Vocal Coach Reacts - Floor Jansen (Nightwish) - Vilja lied | Beste Zangers 2019

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

The Lyrics to the Song.Its German .........Ich bitte, hier jetzt zu verweilen Franz Lehár Es lebt' eine Vilja, ein Waldmägdelein. Ein Jäger erschaut' sie im Felsengestein. Dem Burschen, dem wurde so eigen zu Sinn, Er schaute und schaut' auf das Waldmägdlein hin. Und ein nie gekannter Schauer Faßt' den jungen Jägersmann. Sehnsuchtsvoll Fing er still zu seufzen an: 'Vilja, oh Vilja, du Waldmägdelein, Faß mich und laß mich dein Herzliebster sein! Vilja, oh Vilja, was tust du mir an!' Bang fleht ein liebkranker Mann. Das Waldmägdlein streckte die Hand nach ihm aus Und zog ihn hinein in ihr felsiges Haus. Dem Burschen die Sinne vergangen fast sind: So liebt und so küßt gar kein irdisches Kind! Als sie sich dann sattgeküßt, Verschwand sie zu derselben Frist. Einmal noch Hat der Arme sie gegrüßt.

[@MacZussie]

Needless to say that her German is flawless here...😘

[@VaenaVanadis]

@@MacZussie Not really but it's okayish

[@corneliusantonius3108]

She sings it even at a faster pace than the Original 😎

[@leorcc]

@@MacZussie She doesn't speak German so she does what many opera singers do, use the phonetics. Not perfect, but it works well.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Lyrics by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. :)

[@Jilhoa1]

She sang this for the elder gentleman, Henk Poort, an opera, operette and musical star. The song was sung by his mother so he gets a bit teary eyed :)

[@murdamomz]

She is amazing and a Master of her voice

[@CyborgSlayerNila]

Aawwww

[@peterdoe2617]

Thanks for that explanation! Such a very important point to understand the whole scene.

[@veasnamakara5941]

That was quite a raunchy song there (considering its from like 18-hundred-something) that his mom sang for him :)

[@henkmarks8856]

@@murdamomz make that mistress :)

[@krakon6565]

The elderly gentleman is a famous opera singer and he's reacting to a song his famous mother (Opera singer as well) sang to him when he was a small child. Thus we have the emotional teary eyed response.

[@Orteth]

Floor Jansen is a Disney Princess... that sings metal.

[@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR]

She just happens to do so 😂😂😂😂. She really is a Valkyre

[@markschattefor6997]

Don't try to bring Floor down to the mediocre disney level, please. Floor isn't in it for the money.

[@Droogie128]

Amazon goddess

[@ronaldboers8061]

LOL

[@Jay-ql4gp]

@@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR That's what I always say! :D

[@anderslofgren8235]

This was her first performance of the first episode and all the others knew was that she was "some metal singer", hence the somewhat shocked expressions on their faces.

[@gregl6303]

As i noted in the original post of the performance, it's never gets old to watch someone's first Floorgasm, but seeing six simultaneous Floorgasams, priceless!

[@okiejohn3925]

This was Floor, "announcing her presence with authoritaaaaaay!" to the rest of the performers....

[@samuelengle3773]

Somewhat shocked.... understatement of the day lol

[@MrClassicmetal]

No surpsise there. It's funny and yet somewhat frustrating at the same time. Many people are so dismissive towards metal, whereas that genre of music has some of the very best musicians to ever walk on Earth. Case in point; Floor Jansen.

[@Sasfoot]

I watched the full episode with subtitles here on KZbin. If the translation was correct, Samantha's reaction afterwards was something along the line of "That woman can sing really well".

[@redx1708]

It's the Vilja lied from Franz Lehars operette "The merry widow". The people in front of her are all professional singers from different genres. And they are all staring at the metal chick singing opera and making it sound easy.

[@sadithebest]

That aria is german, and it's very special for that man (Henk Poort) because his mother used to sing it to him. That's why Floor chose to sing that. :D She'll be singing again next weekend, something else. *wink wink*

[@Droogie128]

It isn't just her ability to adapt her voice to any situation. It isn't that versatility that makes her so amazing. It's her ability to change styles on the fly, and execute everything at such a high level. She has complete command over her voice. Shes a great person on top of it. She's so far from being a diva

[@henriikkak2091]

She's Mother Earth

[@ravenartusnl1305]

Floor is not only a metal goddess , That woman can literally do anything, And without any struggle,. Not only good on stage but also very nice and humble off-stage, That makes her perfect!

[@strikebr]

"I think he is in love with her", It is the opposite, Henk is her idol since childhood.

[@SK-nw4ig]

We are all in love with her though too, when she sings. But the fact that Henk has been Floor's idol since forever, only makes it more beautiful

[@HughHarding46]

Long comment but here are the words in English: Composed: 1906 Info: LYRICS: There once was a vilia, a witch of the wood, A hunter beheld her alone as she stood, The spell of her beauty upon him was laid, He look’d and he longed for the magical maid! For a sudden tremor ran, Right thro’ the love bewilder’d man, And he sigh’d as a hapless lover can. Vilia, O Vilia! The witch of the wood! Would I not die for you, dear, if I could? Vilia, O Vilia, my love and my bride! Softly and sadly he sigh’d Vilia, O Vilia! The witch of the wood! Would I not die for you, dear, if I could? Vilia, O Vilia, my love and my bride! Softly and sadly he sigh’d The wood maiden smiled, and no answer she gave, But beckon’d him into the shade of the cave; He never had known such rapturous bliss, No maiden of mortals so sweetly can kiss! As before her feet he lay, She vanish’d in the wood away, And he call’d vainly till his dying day! Score Key: G major (Sounding Pitch) (View more G major Music for Soprano Voice ) Tempo Marking: Allegretto =c.80 Duration: 3:14 Time Signature: 2/4 (View more 2/4 Music) Range: D5-B6 Number of Pages: 4 Difficulty: Easy Level: Recommended for Beginners with some playing experience Instrument: Soprano Voice (View more Easy Soprano Voice Music) Style: Classical (View more Classical Soprano Voice Music)

[@laim858]

All of her performances from this series are insanely good.

[@mandy5313]

I love Floor Jansen’s voice. Simply beautiful❤️

[@deb8105]

The older chap got so emotional as his mother was an opera singer and used to sing it to him when he was a child

[@TheSami92a]

I think its because its his song. this is a show where singers make their own rendition of eachothers songs

[@harryvanwijk2967]

@@TheSami92a nope, what Deb said is right

[@kerimmejdoub1381]

@@TheSami92a they cover each others songs OR a song that has a special meaning to them. This was a song Henk's mom used to sing when he was little, always made his dad cry.

[@windmill10]

At this point the other singers didn't know what metal singer Floor was capable of. Hence the surprised faces. Epic.

[@henryortiz3969]

Floor is just wonderful, what a talent

[@Laura_Crawfield_Valo]

Never clicked so fast!!! I love floor so much! T-T She is just amazing ♡♡♡

[@Krieghandt]

"I think he's in love with her" uh, who isn't?

[@Septembergirl70]

I was going to comment the exact same thing - I've got the biggest girl crush I thought possible!

[@okidoki878]

She is a fan of him

[@gabrielula]

It’s always SO lovely to see you reacting to Floor (or any female symphonic metal singer, tbh)!!! Keep doing this amazing job 🖤

Fun fact: Floor was a huge fan of Henk Poort in her young age and had posters of him on her bedroom wall (rumors say) who in fact is a Dutch actor and singer, who mainly plays in operas and musicals - he was the "Phantom" for lots of years. In this show he became a hugh fan of Floor and her work with both Nightwish and her solo stuff.

[@dddavidshaw7503]

I have to say i have watched 3 episides of the beste zangers and floor has blown me away every time i have seen female singers over a period of 50 years and floor is on another level maybe from another dimension

[@Harolddespui]

Yep, i'm 51 and know Floor (and Nightwish) for just 4 weeks now, since the start of the Beste Zangers, went immediately to KZbin and listened to all Nightwish concerts. I have lost more tears in the last weeks than in my whole life. She's incredible.

[@laurenj8517]

The first time I heard Floor sing I was blown away. I've been a long time Nightwish fan going back to the Tarja era and she blew Nightwish out of the water when she started singing for them. There seems to be no limit to her range and skills, even when she sings in languages she doesn't know. Shes the ultimate professional yet always delivers a touching performance for her audience. I hope this programme gives her the recognition she deserves ❤

[@clivematthews5296]

In each show all the othe singers perform to a chosen singer. This week it was Henk Poort, an opera singer. She was unknown to most of the other singers and this was her first performance to blow them away.

[@SnakeM98]

We know probably as much as you do but it was surely beautiful! Thank you for reacting, Floor's awesome 😊

[@mbratanov]

I can't wait to see you react to Floor Jansen - Mama | Beste Zangers 2019. I love your reactions, Rebecca!

[@flavio_spqr]

Do it Rebecca!!

[@faranyon]

This would be amazing, such a different style compared to this.

[@xllYuukillx]

Yaassss!!!

[@mnhr7494]

Definitely need this to happen!!!

[@robertmihalovic8210]

Floor is The Best singer, and RRRRebecca, You are The Best Vocal Coach... I Love You both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@101chamberlain]

You need to react to her latest song from the show - Qu Se Siente!

[@xllYuukillx]

Yaaaaaaaaaass!!!

[@thatoneguy12986]

101chamberlain she needs to hear Henk sing The Sound of Silence.

[@Involution_A]

mama!!!!!!

[@ilonaknuutinen]

Floor is such a professional. A master of her craft and it is so satisfying to see. Technicality, style choices, engaging/enchanting the audience.. All of it ❤️

[@j.v.r.1981-]

Floor sings in a metal band called Nightwish. She is classicaly trained ... but she can grunt and sing regular as well. Vilja is German and is written by Austrian/Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. The man in the audience is an opera singer as well, and his mother used to sing Vilja too. So Floors performance brought back memories of his mum.

[@maxrav1831]

well they're more like a folk band these days.

[@j.v.r.1981-]

@@maxrav1831 Watch the live version of Yours is an Empty Hope, never heard a folk band do that. 🤟🏻

[@oneknight55]

This is a special song for Henk Poort, that's why there are so many shots of him. Floor is amazing. On this show she sang in English, Spanish, Dutch, and here in German. Wow.

[@evelynmontoya571]

She is so so amazing, love her and admire her...

[@fryskomuttens]

last night it was floor's turn to be the centre of attention at beste zangers 2019 react to tim akkermans singing nemo, emma heesters singing strong and henk poort singing sound of silence ,you aint gonna be dissapointed

[@TheWarshank]

Floor is an incredible singer and a beautiful lady. Can't wait for the next Nightwish Album as well .. Awesome and thanks ..

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Spring next year, so we have to wait :)

[@handibenkz4091]

From the story of this song is talk about a men who courious and fall in love with the girl(Vilja) at the first sight. So basically Floor Jansen is a real life Vilja because most of peoples been courious about who she is and fall in love with her at the first time saw her sing in live performance.

[@deanarbogash6803]

She is a treasure to the planet! I can't even speak 4 languages let alone sing songs so masterfully in 4 languages! I have heard her sing in English, German, Swedish, and Spanish! My word what a gift she has! 🤘😇🤘

[@nasa258e]

When has she sung in Swedish?

[@Harolddespui]

She sang in Dutch, not Swedish.

[@taika.melissa2798]

She has also sung in Finnish 😊

[@jorismetal]

dont forget dutch.

[@JariJuslin]

Singers, tho, don't actually have to know the *language*. It's more about learning the sounds that make the language stand out of the crowd.

[@zenithquasar9623]

“He is in love with her.” Erm, who isn’t! Floor is presence and charisma personified!

[@timhutchinson8485]

I just love her facial expressions!

[@isaiahwelch8066]

All I can say is: This should settle the Floor vs Tarja debate: Floor can sing opera just as well as she does rock or pop. Not only that, but she is just as strong a singer as Tarja is, operatically. So to say that Floor can't sing opera very well? Nonsense. This video is proof that she can sing opera, and does spectacularly.

[@bigboycombo6342]

She has done a few operas before.

[@Green-Lyon]

@@bigboycombo6342 Yes she did indeed. She sang Puccini 's "O Mio Babbino Caro" on the Dutch show 'De Tiende van tijl' kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXCopaYrJiZa7M

[@khosani1726]

I think Tarja's timbre is what people like better about her soprano.

[@Green-Lyon]

​@@khosani1726 Probably. As Tarja has a more "classic" soprano sound, many who are looking more for that will lean towards preferring her voice. I myself, love both.

[@andredias2407]

Nonsense, lol.

[@zenleto]

Nice reaction, Rebecca. I don’t know what to say but I really felt like I needed to comment anyway. This is a lovely little performance by Floor. I’m not even much of an opera fan but she sounded great. The emotion she can generate continually amazes me. And gets to me as well.

[@marcelschellekens6386]

this is not just talent this is years and years off hard work.

[@DrillToPierceTheHeavens]

It's like watching mortals in the presence of a goddess.

[@lultharion]

I love her light tone that is just beautiful :)

[@MiniLemmy]

Rebecca darling, I don’t know if you’ve heard Henk Poort’s voice (the old guy on that same show), but it’s absolutely incredible! I watched a translated version of that show on KZbin simply because it had Floor on it and hence came up in my recommendations, but I was blown away by Henk’s singing voice!! I would love to see your reaction to it - he had everyone in the studio in tears!! PS - I didn’t know he was a Dutch opera singer before watching the show...if I knew, I probably wouldn’t have been so surprised....

[@JariJuslin]

Opera singer and the original Dutch phantom who has Andrew Lloyd Webber's seal of approval.

[@fateweaver9844]

Do a reaction to Floor Jansen - Mama | Beste Zangers 2019 . It really shows her voice off.

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Yes! Rebecca has to do this!

[@flavio_spqr]

Yes! Do it!

[@Tolucoregonian]

Floor is a treasure, she's a beautiful and talented human.

[@rhiannaigglesden3939]

Am I the only one who realised how well and amazingly Rebecca was singing whilst she had headphones on listening to her reaction video...😱😱❤️

[@rva]

Just you 🤣♥️

[@rhiannaigglesden3939]

Rebecca Vocal Athlete I disagree!! ❤️❤️

[@rhiannaigglesden3939]

Rebecca Vocal Athlete amazing!!❤️

[@JKM395]

My goodness! I too, do not speak the language, but having seen and heard this performance, I feel like I have. I don't know anything about her history, but I feel like she must have had musical theater training somewhere. From her expressions, to her eyes, to her body movement, she told the story. Just beautiful!

[@ronaldboers8061]

She has had 4 years of rock-academy education and 2 of those did she spend at the conservatory for studying opera. That is how she knows how to use these styles and techniques. But just opera could not hold her attention. I am sure a few of her teachers at the conservatory were sad about that.

[@JKM395]

@@ronaldboers8061 Great information! Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful evening.

[@sandgroper1970]

The interesting thing about this, is this was the first time most of the other singers, had met or heard of Floor, by the end of the series Floor gets up to sing , they all went to prepare themselves to be Floored....

[@Marillion46]

The simultaneous discovery of you and Nightwish has been one of the most distinct findings of my life. You both bring smiles and tears and joy.

[@rva]

Wow!!💛

[@silopotua]

yes rebecca our dutch pride😍

[@Modnar621]

Oh nice! I wasn't expecting this as a reaction. Her voice is so good, and I don't know if this show is a competition, but if it is I would be surprised if she doesn't win. As they release more of her performances, I would love if you reacted to the upcoming ones. As for my usual suggestion: Epica - Chasing the Dragon live at Retrospect

[@SnakeM98]

Not a competition, but a show where singers sing each other's songs, which means we'll have a Floor night as well! 😊

[@Modnar621]

@@SnakeM98 Oh okay, that's very interesting. I'll check out more of the performances from the show.

[@hwafans]

ah yes! finally someone recommends some epica. lovely. i feel like ive been the only one doing that recently. 🙂

[@scottlow6342]

100% yes for some reason no one reacts to this song

[@kirstenbakker839]

Each week, the singer of the night gets to pick a winner. In the final episode, an overall winner is announced. Floor did not win this first round by the way!

[@Jay-ql4gp]

I could listen to her sing anything.

[@jarnojuhani8942]

Floor has sang already a phonebook :) Google it 😍

[@martian50]

When I watched this clip and listened to the great RVA reaction, I was as amazed as (almost) everyone else who listened. Hearing Floor singing this aria in such an intimate setting, in front of some of the very best Dutch singers and a national TV audience, just confirmed how great she is and showed that she is still underappreciated and even unknown among those not clued in to the metal genre. So, I got on the TV network's web site, and watched the whole show. Even though it is all in Dutch, it gives a lot of context to Floor's performance. It also shows the enthusiastic response from her peers (who also sing very well later in the show). Floor's performance was first. The show is at: www.avrotros.nl/beste-zangers/gemist/detail/item/beste-zangers-aflevering-1-24-08-2019/ Floor's pre-song interview starts at about 9:20, and the performance at about 11:00. If you have time, I think many will enjoy the entire 55-minute program.

[@martian50]

Everyone, there is now a version of the entire program, captioned in English by Denise Hofs, available on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXPJZaptg5V1rM0 Enjoy!!

[@pyssy123]

Thank You Coach so much, for this reaction. Oh Becca❤. Oh Floor ❤. So so Beautiful!

[@lucasmartinmendoza1346]

All of us Nightwish fans are expecting that style in new Nightwish songs! I hope the new album has more operatic vocals!

[@Vipppala]

Well thats simply not true, lmao.

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

On the contrary, I expect the opposite, no operatic singing outside small bits in songs.

[@Fidel_L.Bousquet1970]

Actually, no. I love the more powerful and energetic metal oriented style Floor brings to the band, it's cool to have some small operatic moments here and there, but not complete songs. This is a different Nightwish era with a different sound.

[@DarkLinknl]

Your speaking for yourself cause i got bored of the old nw because it was only oparatic. Yes it was beautifull but also always the same sound with floor i'm impressed everytime🤟

[@lucasmartinmendoza1346]

I meant small parts in a song, not a complete song. But I wish to hear more of it. Why not? I love all Floor vocals. She's incredible! The best vocalist NW has ever had. I agree with u. Full operatic is boring I know. That's why I love Floor because she can sing everything u want :)

[@Samstertje]

Aaaah yesssss!!! Emotions all over the place ✌️🤣😭 #shiverfest #lovethisprogram #lovefloorjansen #floorgasm #lovehenkpoort

[@rva]

#besthashtagqueen🌈💜

[@fdsannie]

Thank you so much for listening to Floor again. I appreciate it so much. I knew you would love to see her doing something different. I see below everyone has told you the background of this video. I can't wait to see more. :-) I see where we both need to live life to the fullest and take care of ourselves.......

[@warhammer5690]

Indeed lass. Good tae see ya here. Hope your back is on the mend.

[@aether13x69]

You should also react to her other songs on the show so far. "Mama" in which shes singing in dutch for the first time and "Qué Se Sienta" in which shes singing in Spanish for the first time.

[@Kowi-ox3ql]

That was my impression too! He's looking at her with love in his eyes and its the same in every single song she is singing.

[@garywinters4636]

Vilja Lied English translation: But now let's do as we do at home Let's sing our ring dance rhyme About a fairy known whom at home we call Vilja! Once lived a Vilja, a maid of the woods, And hunter spotted her in rocky outcroppings! The young boy, who was Affected curiously by her presense, He looked and looked at the wood-maiden. And a shudder the boy had never known Took hold of him, Longingly he began quietly to sigh! Vilja, oh Vilja, you maid of the woods, Take me and let me be your dearest true love! Vilja, O Vilja what are you doing to me? Begs a lovesick man! The maid of the woods stretched her hand to him And pulled him into her rocky home. The boy nearly lost all his sense And so she loved him and kissed him as no earthly child. When she kissed him to his content She disappeared in an instant! The hunter waved goodbye only once before she vanished: Vilja, oh Vilja, you maid of the woods, Take me and let me be your dearest true love! Vilja, O Vilja what are you doing to me? Begs a lovesick man!

[@korvkioskshelvete]

This is The Vilja Song from the 1905 operette ”The Merry Widow” by Franz Lehár. Floor was singing it to Henk Poort because his mother used to sing it. Therefore his happy face.

[@ozzijoe8441]

Just the lyrics here and a translation! Love your reactions keep going! And for a further reaction try Rammstein Diamant or Seeman. (It's German) German Lyrics Nun lasst uns aber wie daheim Jetzt singen unsern Ringelreim Von einer Fee, die wie bekannt Daheim die Vilja wird genannt! Es lebt eine Vilja, ein Waldmägdelein, Ein Jäger erschaut sie im Felsengestein! Dem Burschen, dem wurde So eigen zu Sinn, Er schaute und schaut auf das Waldmägdlein hin. Und ein niegekannter Schauder Fasst den jungen Jägersmann, Sehnsuchtsvoll fing er still zu seufzen an! Vilja, o Vilja, Du Waldmägdelein, Fass mich und lass mich Dein Trautliebster sein! Vilja, O Vilja, was tust Du mir an? Bang fleht ein liebkranker Mann! Das Waldmägdelein streckte die Hand nach ihm aus Und zog ihn hinein in ihr felsiges Haus. Dem Burschen die Sinne vergangen fast sind So liebt und so küsst gar kein irdisches Kind. Als sie sich dann satt geküsst Verschwand sie zu derselben Frist! Einmal hat noch der Arme sie gegrüsst: Vilja, o Vilja, Du Waldmägdelein, Fass mich und lass mich Dein Trautliebster sein! Vilja, O Vilja, was tust Du mir an? Bang fleht ein liebkranker Mann! English Translation But now let's do as we do at home Let's sing our ring dance rhyme About a fairy known whom at home we call Vilja! Once lived a Vilja, a maid of the woods, And hunter spotted her in rocky outcroppings! The young boy, who was Affected curiously by her presense, He looked and looked at the wood-maiden. And a shudder the boy had never known Took hold of him, Longingly he began quietly to sigh! Vilja, oh Vilja, you maid of the woods, Take me and let me be your dearest true love! Vilja, O Vilja what are you doing to me? Begs a lovesick man! The maid of the woods stretched her hand to him And pulled him into her rocky home. The boy nearly lost all his sense And so she loved him and kissed him as no earthly child. When she kissed him to his content She disappeared in an instant! The hunter waved goodbye only once before she vanished: Vilja, oh Vilja, you maid of the woods, Take me and let me be your dearest true love! Vilja, O Vilja what are you doing to me? Begs a lovesick man!

[@rva]

Wow thanks so much

[@radrose4864]

Ozzi Joe thank you for posting the lyrics translated !

[@fdsannie]

Thanks for the translation!

[@faranyon]

There are a few things in my life that make me so happy that they take me to this sort of zen mode where nothing can bother me and it's just bliss all over. Listening to Floor is one of them. Sure, she makes me feel so much that I usually end up crying my eyes out, not because of sadness but just the depth of the emotion in her voice, but it's still pure happiness. Can't wait for the new Nightwish album they're recording now and then the tour after!

[@SaschaFenris]

She sing for the older guy. This is Hank Poort, the dutch voice of the phantom in "the phantom of the opera". So I've understand ^^

[@I.Toverheks]

she saw him perform als the phantom as a 13 year old. sang the music for weeks after, he was somewhat of her idol and inspiration. She told him that just before she started singing. His mother used to sing it, so the song means a lot to him. and as i understand he also admires her music and singing in return. ;-)

[@justinsbeaver9010]

You should hear her singing o mio babbino caro! Shes got a few versions online and shes amazing! Shes not flawless like a full time opera singner but she puts a lot of emotions to it and it ends up even better, imo.

[@w.b.t.127]

Damn I wish was there. Simply beautiful.

[@sretePtraB]

I was hoping for this. 😀❤ I saw the TV show and thought RVA must see/hear this.

[@lollylicious]

amazing video❤ would love to see a reaction about Lzzy Hale from Halestorm

[@neilmorgan6620]

Love bites (so do I) from the live room would be a great start.

[@Omega-fb9ji]

Yes I Am The fire would be perfect

[@lilianagutierrez4241]

One of my friends use the term "Floorgasm" to describe what she make you feel with her gifted voice. 😍😅🤭

[@marionprisk105]

I haven't had a female inspiration in a long time. Floor has been an fascinating inspiration....and YOU have been the " propeller" in all of this. You give her talent a validation and depth that has made her voice and range quite unique. Thank both of you and I also find Henk to be THE man that makes it all work! This is true ART.

[@kadara2328]

She is a goddess. Brilliant singing. Can´t await it to see her and Nightwish on the next tour.

[@bkswchampion]

We all are in love with her, how couldn't we?

[@mikecampbell3964]

Yay was so happy you reacted to this! Love your stuff. Every time I see a new amazing vocal performance my first reaction is always oooo RVA would like this 😂 x

[@mjh00124o]

All nightwish singers have brought something unique and amazing but where do they find them are they grow specially 🐈🤔

[@CookBoss88]

I'm telling ya, there's something in the water there in Finland. Simone Simones Sharon Den Adel Floor Jansen Tarja Turunen All are Dutch, it's not just a coincidence.

[@jimmyboy131]

@@CookBoss88 Netherlands, but your point still stands. Either that or there's a hidden portal that pasty-skinned and unkempt scientists/wizards workout some forbidden arcane incantation, which opens the portal for the briefest of moments. Just enough time for some other-wordly entity to step through. That's probably where they come from.

[@M3Cory]

@@jimmyboy131 Tarja actually is Finnish so the Finland part is partially correct, but they aren't all Dutch. The interesting thing about Floor and Nightwish is that they didn't originally share a common language, she had to move to Finland and learn Finnish to better communicate with the band.

[@fdsannie]

@@CookBoss88 Tarja is Finnish. She went to school with Tuomas. :-)

[@michaelvondrake7489]

@@fdsannie 💀\,,/

[@Green-Lyon]

This song, Vilja Lied ("Vilja Song"} is from a German operetta called "Die lustige Witwe" ("The Merry Widow). In the 2nd act, Hanna (a rich widow) entertains her guests and sings this aria about a forest fairy who enchants hunters. This, the first of 8 episodes of this season of the Dutch program "Beste Zangers" ("Best Singers"), features seven Dutch musical performers including an opera/musical theater singer (featured in this episode), several pop singers with various different styles, a KZbin cover artist and a certain queen of symphonic metal. In each episode at the end of the show, the featured singer being sung to picks their favorite performance.

[@dutchierides5286]

last week she sung "mama", you might want to react to that one as well, it was wonderful!!

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

^^^^THIS!!!^^^^ She was awesome!

[@ehJoe]

Goosebumps at times, god i love music and how powerful it can evoke emotion... all the emotions. Thank you Rebecca Canada loves you. 👈🙏 🍁

[@rva]

Best holistic drug my friend England loves you

[@sugoruyo]

Between all the headbanging and chugging guitar riffs, people seem to forget that Floor has extensive training in opera and musical theatre. It's OK, Floor keeps reminding everyone.

[@mustanggt2781]

You are so into music which is awesome and this makes watching your reviews even better.

[@epicwalrus7183]

I've never watched a room of people fall in love with one woman so quickly XD

[@caesarsalad-xu4vy]

This is indeed from a Dutch show called Beste Zangers (best singers). Each season a couple of well known, sometimes less known, singers from the Netherlands fly off to Ibiza to record this programme. Each week one singer in particular is in the spotlight and the others sing a song from their repertoire. It is not a competition by any means. During this clip it was Henk Poort's week. As people have said, he is an opera singer. Each other singer besides him then performs a song in his repertoire (or a song that has a lot of meaning). Floor is of course a metal singer, so this aria was a mix of her musical style and the operatic style inherent of the song. Also, I believe this is the first time a metal singer is included in this programme, or on any other mainstream TV show in the Netherlands. As a country, the Netherlands barely recognises her metal musicians. The Dutch who don't listen to metal generally have never heard of Floor Jansen.

[@themplar]

You should really check out the other one " Que se siente" its awesome. The original singer is astounded by it aswell.

[@lavillastrangiato1457]

Thing with Floor is that she has been The Netherlands' best kept secret up until now. World famous in metal circles obviously as singer in the band Nightwish but terribly unknown in our (and her own) country. This show is finally giving her the exposure she deserves and will hopefully lead to more recognition of her amazing skills over here. Local girl from my hometown making it big, finally.

[@iveseenyourrepulsionitlook534]

The Callas of metal

[@confuzedpenguin9974]

It had been bugging me for days trying to work out where I have see the older guys face before. Finally worked it out, at the end of Les Miserable 10th anniversary concert at the Albert Hall they being on 17 the Valjean’s from around the world. Henk Port is Valjean for the Netherlands. Yes my brain is weird and hangs onto random memories.

[@ravenrock67]

You look stunning today, m'Lady. Absolutely stunning. Be beautiful and carry on the good fight.

[@darkaether2798]

I keep coming back to watch this reaction, because it’s excellent 😅 Thank you Rebecca!

[@Jaimcferran]

You should react to the songs Sharon den Adel did for the Belgian version of this show a year or two ago. Her best performances from the show are “Turn Your Love Around” and “Just What I Need Tonight” 🥰

[@ronaldboers8061]

Turn Your Love Around kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSnl4KBacdgiMk Just What I Need Tonight kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4O6eYanit16d9U

[@Rubinicus]

When Rebbeca sang "Time to say goodbye" , my whole body trembled. Gifted!

[@numetalinkin]

5:34 we all are, Rebecca. We all are.

[@gmanryxx8234]

Hearing Floor singing in German, just blew my mind 🤯👏🏻🙌🏻🔥wow a Floorgasm indeed🎆🎇👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@Theodax1]

Floor is currently recording the newest Nightwish album NOW, and I REALLY hope Tuomas lets her use her operatic vocal style a little more somewhere in the album.

[@JariJuslin]

Yeah, Tuomas has always been really picky about operatic vocals. But jokes aside, Floor does not want to an opera singer. She says opera does not "connect" with her. She can do it, but it's not her own genre.

[@dolfvink7416]

"De Beste Zangers van Nederland" is a Dutch televisionprogram. The setting is quite simpel. 7 Dutch singers come together in a resort. All singers have a different musical background and this year it is the first time metal is in the show with Floor. Each episode there is another singer the centre of attention, this first episode it was Henk Poort, an opera- and musicalstar in the Netherlands. The other singers sing all a song that is on his (let's say) playlist. Eighter he did sing or write it himself eighter it is a song, that means a lot to him. In this episode all other singers did sing for him and Floor did this classical aria (The Vilja song is an aria from Franz Lehar) for him, but ofcourse, she changed it a bit, to show where she comes from. She sings it in German. it is a cosy setting, because the audience are just the host and the other singers. All singers sing with the same musicians and all is live performence. You could see the other singers were at least suprised, they didn't expect this at all. There will be an episode in wich Floor is the central guest and the other singers, including Henk Poort will do a song for Floor. That can be a Nightwishsong or After Forever or Revamp. But it can also be just a song that Floor covered before, like Heart's Alone or a song that means a lot to Floor.

[@roy19491]

actually, Floor is not very well known in her native Netherlands....this TV show is somewhat making up for that

[@crhu319]

That was fixed immediately by this performance.

[@NielsMF]

Floor is amazing, live even better. Believe me. Saw her with after forever in 2006 for the first time.

[@TeamWolfmountain]

Everything Floor touches is gold about the song is not much known unfortunately all i know is that its German

[@ayrie09]

It's not. It's Dutch. :)

[@TeamWolfmountain]

@@ayrie09 Made by a Dutchman yes but sung in german and mainly performed in germany and don't think you can outsmart me i am dutch i know this

[@kerimmejdoub1381]

The Vilja song is written by Franz Lehár and is part of Die Lustige Witwe opera from 1905.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@kerimmejdoub1381 Operetta

[@kerimmejdoub1381]

@@corneliusantonius3108 yes thank you, didn't know the correct english form for that so just called it opera. But i know that there is a difference 😉

[@mramd9062]

Hello darling, thanks for using my link. I knew you would love it, you are very welcome. Great reaction by the way ;)

[@Vatharian]

At 1:14 you're describing the symptoms of a typical Floorgasm. This is just... going to stay. You may embrace it an roll with it, or say nothing ;)

[@JCGver]

If it last for more than 4 hours consult a physician.

[@Aranes68]

For everyone who's interested in the dutch tv show BESTE ZANGERS here is an english wkipedia-link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beste_Zangers Last week season 12 started with (as always) 7 dutch singers - one of them this year FLOOR JANSEN. In episode 1 they all sang songs connected to the life of Henk Poort, the older gentleman, an famous dutch opera and musical singer. Complete episode 1 is available online at the tv stations page (but I don't know for how long, sorry): www.npostart.nl/beste-zangers/24-08-2019/AT_2119260

[@davidstufflebean3285]

@RVA try this one out - Floor Jansen & Marco Hietala - Ave Maria, Live