Vocal Coach/Musician Reacts: NIGHTWISH 'Dark Chest Of Wonders' 2013 Deep Dive Analysis!

[@ninaschofield]

Thank you for watching and I hope you all have a wonderful week! ❤

[@davidellinsworth3299]

Nina, I feel I must politely insist you react to Nightwish's rendition of High Hopes (originally by Pink Floyd), live at end of an era - where you will hear one hell of a lead vocal performance from Marko

[@Pterodactylus548]

Nightwish setlist, Wacken 2013: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders 2. Wish I Had an Angel 3. She Is My Sin 4. Ghost River 5. Ever Dream 6. Storytime 7. I Want My Tears Back 8. (with Troy Donockley) 9. Nemo 10. (with Troy Donockley) 11. Last of the Wilds 12. (with Troy Donockley) 13. Bless the Child 14. Romanticide 15. Amaranth 16. Ghost Love Score 17. Song of Myself 18. Last Ride of the Day

[@dindonlemaster]

Thank you too, if you are curious, look at “pan” or “procession” from nightwish, you will be surprised. Good week

[@nicod1361]

yes this was the 15 song set opener

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I love you reacting to my Goddes

[@lekalla]

That's how you open a show!

[@ninaschofield]

🙌🏻

[@flaviovergottini652]

...and 82.000 mouths (by jaw dropping!)😜 👋🇮🇹🖖

[@davidellinsworth3299]

My favourite show opener. Dark Chest is incredible, and what a way for Floor to introduce herself to the Nightwish Army on the grand scale. To answer your question, yes there are lyrics within those chants at the beginning, amongst which are "once there was a child's heart"

[@ninaschofield]

Ahh thank you so much! I can re listen with that in mind now 🙏🏻

[@georgianasutu5882]

I got to witness this opening live during the Once tour. NEVER FORGOT IT

[@MikkoRantalainen]

And if I have understood correctly Floor was signed as a permanent member of the band before this show so this song was the first she performed as the permanent member of the band. That may have helped with her mental state to make the whole Wacken 2013 so legendary.

[@silverblack5475]

Always nice to start the Day off with a NINA REACTION to NIGHTWISH CHOIR CHANTS .... " Once there was a childs dream Once there was a childs heart Once i knew all the tales Once i wished for this night "

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

"and there forever remains that change from g to e minor" Song of myself - Nightwish

[@1961blackrose]

Hey Nina 😊 Nightwish Army Germany here... just wanted to say Hi and thank you for sharing the love for my all-time-band in a quarter of a century ❤ And I've been lucky enough to see them live three times 😊 My youngest son grew up with hearing them at home and he went to his first Nightwish Concert with me when he was 12. Now he is 31 years old and every single time he comes visit me there is still our favorite music playing and he tells me he is home ❤. So, thanks again and keep on diving deeper into the Nightwish tale... I will follow! 🤘🌈💜- Rose - 🌹

[@diegocerutti7613]

I really appreciate these reactions, competent and clear, and it is always a pleasure to see you

[@ninaschofield]

Thank you so much!

[@copperboomm3962]

Stephen King is one of Tuomas's favorite writers so perhaps not a coincidence. 7 days to the wolves is somehow linked to Kings book, maybe react to that next. Great performance from them, too, one of my favorites!

[@marcell6915]

Love to see that reaction @ninaschofield

[@richardmead5969]

king was good 20 years ago, dean koontz get better every year for 40 years or more.. 5x better than king currently

[@richardmead5969]

sorry forgot Jane Hawk series

[@JariJuslin]

Thanks for really analyzing the song! Too many get just carried away by the music, and it's nice to hear some actual analysis about why it works so well.

[@ninaschofield]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching :)

[@paulcrick856]

Your deep dives into Nightwish are the not only best but very well needed. Seeing Nightwish through your eyes, makes me fall in love with them all over again.

[@ninaschofield]

Aw I'm so glad to hear you say that! Thank you!

[@jasonmarshall7572]

What a perfectly balanced talent you are. I've met musician and composers that have a great ear for music and are talented at playing instruments but the fact you can sing and have great vocals as well just shows your talent. Thus said as a reactor to one of my favorite bands you always do them justice and we can't go wrong having your skilled opinion so for myself and many of us Thank you.

[@cobra427me]

They opened the show with this track. Right out of the gates to blow minds. The band and Floor are perfect for each other. Great reaction once again. Thanks!

[@jpdemer5]

It does seem that she was born to sing Tuomas's music. Her voice is an instrument that no other songwriter has available.

[@rnowak85]

Great video. I so look forward to your analysis. Very informative and I learn so much while being entertained. Show opener. It was Floor's introduction to Nightwish's European fans. She had joined the tour 10 months earlier in North America and had only played shows their and in South America. They had played a few small shows before Wacken but this was her first big festival with Nightwish. There was a lot of anticipation in the crowd to see Nightwish's new singer. Many knew her from her bands After Forever and Revamp and were curious how they would sound together. Love how Marko and Emppu cross like drawing open a curtain to reveal Floor. She stroud out on stage and just grabbed the audience in her hand and never let go. One way you can tell this is early in the setlist is that Tuomas has his hat and jacket on. Hat is usually gone after the first song and the jacket after a couple of songs. Tuomas is a big fan of childhood and the imagination children possess. He hates that loss of innocence and wonder we have as we grow into adults. I can see this song as Tuomas lamenting what has been stolen from him (The one in the big blue is what the world stole from me), his dream world in the ocean (he is a big fan of the ocean, uses as a metaphor for refuge or place of peace) where he can explore all the stories in the dark chest of wonders from his youth. He is hoping to go on journey to reclaim that feeling and part of his life (This night will bring him back to me).

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Best. Concert. Opener. Ever.

[@Thorgrim247]

Loved the commentary and analysis of this quite complex musical arrangement. Yes Nina, this was the opening song of the show. One of my favorites and so appropriate for the start of a live Nightwish journey. Their music is a "Dark Chest of Wonders"! However, not always dark in character. I think of the dark as representing the unknown, yet to be discovered aspect of their compositions. The choir chants are " Once there was a Childs dream Once there was a Childs heart" "Once I knew all the tales Once I wished for this night "

[@ninaschofield]

Thank you so much for letting me know the chant lyrics! Much appreciated, and I'm so glad you enjoyed my analysis :)

[@gene6690]

Welcome back Nina. Yeah, Floor was introduced to the European audience with this wonderful opener. Floor Came. Floor Saw.. Floor Conquered 💥💥💥💥

[@Drinckx2]

This is the opening song of the set, however, if you listen to the final song, Last Ride of the Day (and all points in-between), there is no letup in the energy.

[@chadbennett7873]

This features one of my all-time favorite moments in live music ... after the bombastic opening, Marco and Emppu, in perfect timing, cross the stage right in front of Floor as she is introduced to Wacken as the new Nightwish singer. It was only months after her joining the band and this was the show's opener. The timing and the importance of this is only lost on those who have not followed this band. Love it! Always great, Nina! I love your every reaction!

[@tamasgaspar3821]

Yeah, my favorite too, so cool

[@stpfs9281]

Love that Choreography!

[@TimoArula]

Nightwish , Ladies and Gentlemen !!! They have opened the Valhalla gates , and now the Valkyrie Goddess walks among us 🤘🤩🤘!!! This is one of three great openings from them ("Dark Chest Of Wonders", "Shudder Before The Beautiful" and now "Music" intro followed by "Noise" ), and yes that's the opening song in Wacken 2013, . This was Floor’s coming out party at Wacken with Nightwish. First time most of the crowd had ever seen or heard her with Nightwish, as she joined this tour when they were in the US and later South America, and hadn’t recorded and released any new music with her yet. Needless to say, she won them over immediately, capturing their souls from the getgo and not letting go for 15 songs. The whole show is fantastic. NWSU/FloorFan .

[@Briansgate]

And yet you have Floor singing Annette's song. Not every song has to revolve around Floor.

[@strabel803]

Hi Nina,always fun and informative to see and hear you.😘 I have to say,as a "retired " live sound engineer,i have seen a lot of live bands in my day's,but,this must be one of the most energetic openers i have seen. I know Floor was already +/- 10 months with the band,but man,what a confidence and presence this woman has ,when she entered the stage and mesmerising 82000 people. Floor really deserves her honorary name; Valkyrie queen.🤘

[@kentk2215]

Love your analysis and commentary Nina. It was indeed the first song of this show. The band punched the crowd right in the gut, then Floor clutched their souls, and they never let go for another 15 songs. Keep exploring Nightwish Nina!

[@jpdemer5]

Hell, they haven't let go for over a decade!

[@valksyvalksington6155]

I really appreciate how you break the songs down in these reactions - I'm completely musically illiterate, I know the band is special but I don't know why and I really enjoy when a singer/songwriter/professional musician's eyes light up in excitement at something, and then explains it so it makes sense.

[@randyburrill2340]

Great reaction and analysis!

[@merqury5]

You are so incredibly quick! Floors blonde elven sister.

[@rickphil9999]

Hello again Nina. This was one heck of a show opener... and Nightwish has opened shows with many wonderful performances over the years. Loved the whole thing and really enjoyed your reaction. Thank you.

[@donepearce]

Turn on the subtitles for the chants. The passing chord between the Am and the C was an F. And infrequently Tuomas drops in a Dm - it just fits so perfectly you hardly even notice it.

[@donepearce]

I think you should know that a telegram scammer has taken your name and is trying to entice contact.

[@joeweller9941]

It was indeed their show opener!

[@richardwest6358]

Very erudite and comprehensive analysts - but surely one of the most significant observations is that not only is the set opening number but also an introduction to Nightwish with Floor to an Eropean audience eager to hear their new sound

[@LisuLoysa]

Geez love your knowledge and professionalism Yes I've known Nightwish for years but there are not many reviewers with a such a knowledege

[@Donna-C]

All of the little idiosyncrasies that Tuomas & the band include in both the music and the lyrics are appreciated!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Tuomas does like Mr King's works. The song "Seven Days to the Wolves" was inspired partly by "The Wolves of Calla" by S. King.... The first word of this song by the choir is "Once"..... and this song was the first song on the last Tarja album - and which gave the album it's name. - "Once", 2004. Great album opener, great show-opener!

[@AntaryDraconis]

Nice, Thank you (and glad you liked it) Greetings from NW-Army-Germany and SabatonFan

[@sasailicic]

Bravo dear Nina,great vocal FL❤❤R...big support from Serbia

[@marcell6915]

I love to see you are still surprised listening to Nightwish and Floor. Counting the days to the next one. 7 Days to the Wolves (Wembley is a great version) is as mentioned based upon Stephen King The Dark Tower

[@roooobiin]

Yeeeeey nina! Keep em nightwish reactions coming!😍

[@stpfs9281]

Welcome back to Nightwish! The Wacken opening song, did you see the pink inflatable guitar? Jukka, "Tsssht, Tsssht". 4:16 Emppu and Marko cross over, then Floor strides out on stage!

[@Heru3005]

As always Nina, you're delightful and your analysis is spot on.

[@piripi40]

First song of a show before 80,000+ people, so I’m sure the adrenaline was pumping for the band and you can hear that in their performance.

[@joeN1992]

The choir chants are : - Once there was a child's dream - Once there was a child's heart -Once I knew all the tales -Once I wished for this night This is the opening track of the album called.. you guessed it.. " Once " haha 😃

[@georgianasutu5882]

I was 18 and I received the CD with the booklet and everything. I used to devour the lyrics. They are still stuck in my head 20 years later, and, my God, I feel so old. And extremely nostalgic. I mean Tuomas is almost 50, I can’t.

[@Magga-f3z]

Tuomas Holopainen ( keys) songwriter,composer. Olet Paras.

[@richardmead5969]

we are here for Nightwish, and maybe your reaction. from Colorado.

[@birdbranch]

This is an Epic show opener. Go Floor. ❤❤❤❤

[@stildawn]

Just found your channel (subscribed) and have just finished watching all your Nightwish videos and enjoyed them a lot thank you. Nightwish are incredible, and even though you've done a bunch so far still tip of ice berg really. All their songs (literally imo) are epic and great and so broad in their sound.

[@RandallMorris222]

That was, in fact, the opener for the concert. I couldn't think of a better way to open. I didn't immediately get the references. In fact, I never fully understood the lyrics! Thanks for helping me with that!

[@nwlondonmetaller3427]

This track comes out so well live and it feels that you are going on a long trip over the ocean. I really hope Nightwish make a come back live with an Orchestra.

[@horsehollerer]

It WAS the first song. In fact, I think I'm pretty sure it was the first song Nightwish ever performed in Europe with Floor as a vocalist, so it was kind of her introduction for most folks. I'm sure the real fans will correct me if I'm wrong lol. LOVE your reaction, as always. Be well and thank you!

[@rnowak85]

Mostly right. I think they had done a few small shows before Wacken but this was their first big festival show with Floor and really her introduction to Nightwish's massive European fan base.

[@horsehollerer]

Great. Makes sense cheers!@@rnowak85

[@ninaschofield]

Thank you so much for watching! And it definitely felt like lightning in a bottle so I guess I was picking up on all that energy :)

[@chriso6719]

One of their great show opening songs, it also opened the Helsinki 2005 concert (End of an Era DVD) with Tarja. It's the first track on the 2004 album, Once. The title words being on the dedication page of that Stephen King novel, was probably not a coincidence. Tuomas is well read, and has a reason or purpose for most, if not all, of what he does.

[@572Btriode]

Nina, Tuomas has connected Stephen King and his own life. So, lets dig into this, Tuomas writes from observation and experiences. You know he has some well used pseudonyms for himself in lyrics with references thereto, so when you have boy, poet, dreamer, writer/song writer or ocean soul in a lyric, it is Tuomas referencing himself. The dark chest did and maybe does still exist, Tuomas as a small child found it in his grand parents attic full of toys and story books that carried his imagination off in excitement to all manner of wondrous places. Therefore throughout this song Floor sings "of the one” in a very high head voice, just as you might expect from an excited small child, that being Tuomas himself. Now look at the lyrics again and it all makes sense, Tuomas never includes notes or lyrics that are "fillers" or embellishment, it is all there for a very good reason, sometimes almost impenetrable or ambiguous. "Of the one with pure heart, once so long ago", Tuomas the Peter Pan child.

[@georgianasutu5882]

Tuomas said himself he is a fan of Disney since he was 2 years old and that he feels like Peter Pan, he was 29 in that interview/documentary. also around the time Once was released Pirates of the Carribean was very popular. Tuomas easily was obsessed, he was dressing like Jack Sparrow during Once tour lol😂 The words that are not Ha!Ha! are ONCE THERE WAS A CHILD S DREAM ONCE THERE WAS A CHILD S HEART. ONCE I kNEW ALL THE TALES (2nd time) ONCE I WISHED FOR THIS NIGHT Girl, I haven’t listened to NW for 15 years and it is so fun watching your reactions.

[@stpfs9281]

"The Mummy" > "Sahara"?

[@alexthorpe6583]

This song was the opening track on the first Nightwish album I bought, so it does have a bit of a special place in my heart. The album is called 'Once', and since the word also appears in this song's chorus, I always thought it was a deliberate reference.

[@clivematthews5296]

It's possible that this song does have a Stephen King connection as a later song performed at Wembley 2015 called Seven Days to the Wolves is defined referencing him. And is a great song.

[@ursmetzger]

it was 2013 August 3rd 10.45 PM until 0:45AM .... True Metal Stage. a concert I never forget.

[@RenThraysk]

Opening performance of their Wacken 2013 set.

[@ninaschofield]

It’s a fantastic opener

[@ascensionenergetics85]

@@ninaschofieldIndeed. A nice overture in a way of what’s to come.

[@jacksonebendick9592]

Just now saw this, I love your hoodie and the way you have your hands cozy in the hoodie sleeves is so adorable

[@senseo2848]

That opening was kicking in the door, tearing the house down saying hi, this is Nightwish

[@NickBR57]

Choir chants are not Wacken specific - and I'm sure you've been told it's Vacken. The best show will show you the same - Buenos Aires 2018. The chants vary in this song: "(Once, there was a child's heart(" or "(Once, I wished for this night")"

[@bobgross8761]

Great reaction. Lyrically, think about how this meshes with 'Storytime'. The whole Imaginaerum album is thematically connected. And, yes, this is the show opener at Wacken. They're geniuses at set list construction. Thanks, Nina!

[@robertsheeler321]

This is the show opener 1st song of 15

[@dolfvink7416]

Lovely reaction again. It is always an eyeopener for me to see and hear a native English speaking person, dive into the lyrics immediately. When I started to listen to (mostly English sung) music, I didn't understand a word of what has been sung. And I still have a hard time to get the lyrical meaning of a lot of songs and certainly not in the first hearing. Most important to me, is that the sound of the words and the voice are an instrument in the composition. In a way that is how I learned to listen to music. Now, much older and a bit more fluent in English, I will dive into the lyrics, but never at first listen. Poetry is even harder to "get to" the real thoughts of the writer and Tuomas is a real Poet and obviously, he reads a lot of English litrature. There are only a few songs by Nightwish that I understand so well, that I can have an opinion of what he means to say, but never at the first listen. I think I'm quick when I start to think about that after hearing a song for the 20th time. This was the opening of the show and one of the best openers existing. Nightwish also used this song as their opener in Helsinki 2004 when they recorded End of an Era. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@christopheleroy9568]

fantastic musical technics analysis, a pleasure

[@teijoviitarinne2664]

I think you're ready for the poet and the pendalum by Nightwish😊

[@MikkoRantalainen]

You can find the choir chants in subtitles of the music video if you used video from channel Nightwish Arena and simply enable closed captions. The video you want is titled "🎼 NIGHTWISH 🎶 Dark Chest Of Wonders 🎶 Live At Wacken 2013 ☢ FULL HD - CORRECT SPEED with Lyrics". The chants were: - Once there was a child’s dream - Once there was a child’s heart - Once I knew all the tales - Once I wished for this night

[@CosmicPhilosopher]

This was the very first Nightwish song I heard and I was immediately hooked.

[@jcd57]

Always a pleasure to hear you comments! ❤

[@sjc9121]

🎶 Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶 Correct speed - FullHD - Remastered 🎶( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vGqmaXbtZrlZI ) Setlist: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back, 8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Audience in this concert was 82k+

[@dolla3975]

Yeey, my favourite analyser doing Nightwish again, great analysis again thanks. Tuomas often gets inspiration from different authors, and I believe Stephen King is one of his favourite authors.

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

Floor needs a DNA test. She seems to be not from this world. ❤

[@ninaschofield]

🧬🩷

[@GryLi]

best show intro ever

[@paulhayward8459]

Nina,you truly are the ''Margot Robbie' of music,just with an English accent.You are so talented and such a sweet soul as well.What a treasure you are to us all !! Thank you !! ❤

[@ninaschofield]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@shirazzza]

Ah this is one of my faves & I love singing it. Happy birthday to Floor for yesterday

[@erickvermeulen9734]

The two choir parts are Once, there was a child's heart, and Once, I wished for this night

[@roblaw4554]

Couple things- A: Dark Chest is a perennial show opener, and this WOA set is no exception. And 2: The audience (collaborators!) singing All the original studio choral backing tracks is a definitive characteristic of NW fandom. Perhaps never more prominent than at this show...(we were there) Another really nice one, Nina. Keep on keeping on! Cheers rl 🤘👹🤘

[@frankmerris8821]

Great reaction but then whats new.to be honest i cant stand reactors who pause all the time and then really add nothing but your reactions to me are brilliant and so informative that i appreciate and look forward to them

[@thorgodofthunder6455]

Glad to see you coming back to Nightwish! Btw, “Wacken” is pronounced vah-ken (it’s a metal festival in Germany)

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in to peek in to the dark chest of wonders. Next time Nightwish tour would be happy to go see them together.

[@ecbftl]

I have come to think of the dark chest of wonders for Tuomas as the box full of childhood fantasy stories, as in Disney. In the music video Tuomas made for his beautiful song; A lifetime of adventure (about Scrooge McDuck) it starts with the opening of a small dark sea chest, and ends with the chest closing again with a very Disney like musical outro. This song is well worth doing, with views of the orchestra and others playing and singing his music with Don Rosa, the Disney Animator drawing a scene.

[@humphreyterveer1338]

It's a great opening number. Floor must really have a good voice condition, the show lasts 1.5 to 2 hours but there is also a fan blowing in her face which is not all for blowing her hair. I have been told the stage smoke is very smelly and bad for the lungs, hence that big wind blower, which makes singing even harder! Floor is a 'beast'!

[@stefanniedermayer9194]

I love your reaction ❤

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

I love the energy of this song and Floor is breathtaking with her power and beauty, so badass!! Thanks for reacting :D

[@yabby6550]

Thanks for opening the song. I liked the analysis.

[@heenez2397]

Is it not , in your video at 14:22 , a change from minor to major third, as a resolution ? The so called Picardy third if i am not mistaken ? I always loved that kinda classical resolution, the color changing there.

[@paulhayward8459]

Nina,please,please,please do a cover of this song.......PLEASE !!!! 😍

[@vadymkvasha4556]

Wow, Nina, I've just checked out your music via link in the description - I'm enjoying it! Actually, I'm going to add it to my playlists. If all people as lazy as I am then you you should invite people to find that link! ☺

[@davemcsorley]

Thanks for another great reaction! You might also want to listen to "While Your Lips Are Still Red" from the Wembley concert - vocally one of their best with Marko featured.

[@marcuswalch2666]

Happy Birthday Floor 💖

[@glenngunnis6642]

That was the opening song! They started out with a bang!🤘🎸

[@Jarzze61]

NWA🇫🇮🤘👍😎

[@trinadawn4166]

This was written during Tarja Era. Opener for End of an Era concert as well

[@FeniX_BG]

Hi Nina! You are rare sort of commentors, pure british. ❤

[@zvolencan1]

And right after this song comes "Wish I Had an Angel", another bomb, so you get a double power combo! 😎

[@roelhodzelmans1004]

Loving the reaction ms Schofield. Plus it's a good one for a wow counter, so I am not doubting if you enjoyed it ;-)

[@robertpetre9378]

This is definitely one of my favourite Nightwish songs from the Once album the last album that Tarja Turunen appeared on before she was fired by the band.

[@BartdeBoisblanc]

5:44 Ghost Love Score strikes most listeners as having a "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme in it too.

[@argantyr5154]

6:15 I think (not 100% sure), that the choir chants something like: - "Clock stuck 12" - " on this Night"

[@paulcrick856]

My dad just watched this review with me and is a massive Stephen King fan. Your thought on the narrative is correct.

[@Magga-f3z]

NINA. KÄÄRIJÄ Cha cha cha LIVE. Uuden Musiikinkilpailu 2024 from Finland.

[@k.l.7788]

The one with Finnish Radio symphonic orchestra is better imo.😊

[@Magga-f3z]

@@k.l.7788 Käärijä x Erika Ruoska virallinen musikki video live.

[@obud3777]

It is the first song! 🤘

[@janihaavisto79]

This song was the concert/show opener for Nightwish in 2013 Wacken. Very nice job and great reaction. Love your reaction videos, but could i ask if there's any possibility to react little older Within Temptation songs? Like Angels, or Memories. And Dangerous song feature's Killswitch engage singer. Or previous one now i believe. That 9s a great tune

[@Pymander]

Excellent reaction. New reactors (and some existing ones) should watch and see how a quality reaction, that adds value to the artwork, is done. NWA Philly

[@Imaginary257]

I would recommend checking out Sahara next, performed in Tampa, FL. Floor does some cool vocal things there that I think you would appreciate 😊 Also an interesting song that you will enjoy!

[@demoremda]

so cool how you can replay the song on the piano so quick, how was that book btw? been a while since i read stephen king