Vocal Coach REACTS to NIGHTWISH - THE POET AND THE PENDULUM LIVE AT WEMBLEY 2016

[@LuisRdzG10]

You asked, "who composed this" All Nightwish music is composed by Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player you see right there. A world-respected Maestro. He also writes the lyrics, this one particularly is pretty emotional, talks about himself during the time he had to let Tarja go (the original singer that you saw on Phantom of the Opera video), and the depression he had about it besides the media storm he had to struggle. He divided the whole song into 5 parts, like a theatre play or something, pretty awaesome.

[@TheGottvald]

Was going to write something similiar, but you beat me to it. Good post :)

[@mahliz]

The sad part is that he is not comfortable releasing things in his own name. "(While Your Lips Are Still Red) is not an official Nightwish track, but Holopainen has stated that he is not comfortable with releasing any material under his own name. " But it is a great song, "Nightwish - While your lips are still red" Not officially a nightwish song and doesn't have any female vocals or guitars. A song made for the 2007 Finnish movie "lieksa".

[@tammimarie]

Luis Rodríguez I was going to ask what it’s about, same as Rebecca. I can’t understand what she’s singing.

[@BeatGoat]

Orchestral arrangements for Dark Passion Play were done by Pip Williams. He also worked on Once, Imaginaerum, and Endless Forms Most Beautiful.

[@ImberNoctis]

He released a whole album about Scrooge McDuck under his own name.

[@Droogie128]

Floor is a gift. She simultaneously sings with fury and vulnerability. She wrings out my soul like a sponge, leaving me drained afterwards. I think she's a glitch in the matrix.

[@markschattefor6997]

Floor is just a down to earth Dutch woman with great skills and talent, but worked very hard to get to this level of perfection.

[@Droogie128]

@@markschattefor6997 I agree. She's very humble, too.

[@Norpal]

To be fair to Anette, her vocal performance on the studio version of this song is heart wrenchingly beautiful. However, Floor is by FAR more versatile a singer and has a vastly more charismatic stage presence.

[@revylokesh1783]

@TheBlackiwid I see what you did there. 🤔 Though I guess, being the tall woman that she is helps finding that big, powerful resonance.

[@matlenam934]

Tuomas has said in an interview that he had two options. He would either commit suicide or write a song where he would kill himself. Thank god he made this work of art. ❤️

[@iaraannechini6955]

Really? OMG I didn't know that!

[@DonArlem]

Did you notice in 13:56 where he raises his hand and, like "cuts" his head off? and the whole stage goes dark? I think it proves your comment lol

[@Norpal]

And to expand on that: The metallic screeching/squealing sound Rebecca was wondering about? It was the titular pendulum from the song title, like this giant swinging blade that ends the life of the also-titular poet. You can even see them swinging on the background screen.

[@nemooceansoul1137]

@@iaraannechini6955 actually during the entire album he was going through depression, and was contemplating suicide. he has said that the album itself is what saved his life. hence the emotions behinds the song. every album since this one has had at least one song dedicated to how "life" itself is beautiful. endless forms most beautiful is just the most overt of them =p.

[@BosGaurus05]

Yes he did said that in an interview somewhere in youtube

[@AxelShelleyMusic]

Love how emotionally invested you become when watching other musicians!

[@jessicadon4133]

Your reaction to this was everything I had hoped for and more! Tuomas (keyboards) is the mastermind of the band, music and lyrics. If you read the lyrics for this song, it really is some beautiful poetry. And once you realise what it's all about that last verse will make you cry, I can guarantee it! (Well it does for me anyway!) Great video, great reaction - love it!

[@SethBlackMedia]

This is the kind of stuff we need for Super Bowl Halftime shows and Grammys. It’s a shame that bands like these don’t get a lot of mainstream attention here in the US.. Not to mention, while they may be a metal band, they still perform with class. And it’s not focused on a vocalist who thinks she has to bare it all for the world to see. They focus on the MUSIC and that’s what matters. Excellent, incredibly talented musicians.

[@Xelianow]

The entire Metal genre itself is actually considered a "high quality" music genre in scandinavian countries, which means it gets much more attention there. As a metal song writer or musician you are not some weirdo, but you are actually quite a respected person more in the direction "member of a classical orchestra" or "conductor" than a pop musician. That leads to some more sophisticated events like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH3Ph3h5art2rJo

[@PierrePalsterman]

Amen...

[@canadasblinky]

Oh man Super Bowl would be crazy! Get a full orchestra with them?!!!

[@Tio-Nino]

That would been written down as one of the greatest moments on history.

[@vernvandam8956]

SethBlackMedia , I 1000% agree!

[@SnakeM98]

Hello our darling! I just wanna say you're officially youtube's no 1 Nightwish reactor since your Ghost Love Score has 800k+ views and that puts you on the top! Congrats, love from all the Nightwish fans, your reactions are AWESOME!

[@rva]

Wow that's a lot isn't it? Dunno why haha thank you everyone 💝☺

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Her "Floorgasm" in that video was awesome!!

[@Kalandaari]

What I like the most about your reactions is that you not only listen to the music, but you feel it, you live it, just like I do, and I love it. That is something a lot of people don't get, but music is about the only thing that can make me cry quite easily, and I'm a 28 years old, 210 lbs guy. Keep up the good work, cheers !

[@rva]

Thanks so much appreciate it means alot 💛☺

[@akashvankessel1249]

The way you said "Soprano Goddess".....spot on. Love your genuine emotions. You allow the music really to flow through you. thank you.

[@dibidus6080]

Anyone else notice how Rebecca touches her right cheekbone with her right hand whenever the singing and/or music strikes her emotionally or when something unexpectedly beautifull happens in the songs she's reacting to? *it's so adorable*

[@rva]

Haha I have no idea I do that! Well observed

[@rogerschaub2704]

Like your pic! R.I.P El Risitas, Juan Joya Borja

[@phish2000]

“WHITE LANDS OF EMPATHICA” The end. The songwriter’s dead. The blade fell upon him Taking him to the white lands Of Empathica Of Innocence Empathica Innocence “HOME” The dreamer and the wine Poet without a rhyme A widowed writer torn apart by chains of hell One last perfect verseIs still the same old song Oh Christ how I hate what I have become Take me home Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry ‘cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive me I have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world My home was there 'n then Those meadows of heaven Adventure-filled days One with every smiling face Please, no more words Thoughts from a severed head No more praise Tell me once my heart goes right Take me home Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive me I have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world “THE PACIFIC” Sparkle my scenery With turquoise waterfall With beauty underneath The Ever Free Tuck me in beneath the blue Beneath the pain, beneath the rain Goodnight kiss for a child in time Swaying blade my lullaby On the shore we sat and hoped Under the same pale moon Whose guiding light chose you Chose you all “I’m afraid. I’m so afraid. Being raped again, and again, and again I know I will die alone. But loved. You live long enough to hear the sound of guns, long enough to find yourself screaming every night, long enough to see your friends betray you. For years I’ve been strapped unto this altar. Now I only have 3 minutes and counting. I just wish the tide would catch me first and give me a death I always longed for.”* “DARK PASSION PLAY” 2nd robber to the right of Christ Cut in half - infanticide The world will rejoice today As the crows feast on the rotting poet Everyone must bury their own No pack to bury the heart of stone Now he’s home in hell, serves him well Slain by the bell, tolling for his farewell The morning dawned, upon his altar Remains of the dark passion play Performed by his friends without shame Spitting on his grave as they came Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive meI have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world “Today, in the year of our Lord 2005,Tuomas was called from the cares of the world. He stopped crying at the end of each beautiful day. The music he wrote had too long been without silence. He was found naked and dead, With a smile in his face, a pen and 1000 pages of erased text.” Save me “MOTHER & FATHER” Be still, my son You’re home Oh when did you become so cold? The blade will keep on descending All you need is to feel my love Search for beauty, find your shore Try to save them all, bleed no more You have such oceans withinIn the end I will always love you The beginning.

[@Benkinersophobiaa]

Also at the beginning there´s a whispered part containing parts of the song spoken backwards. …rof degnol syawla I htaed… …gnitnuoc dna setunim eerht evah ylno I won… …snug fo dnous eht raeh ot hguone gnol evil ll’uoy… …ees ot hguone gnol… …enola eid lliw I wonk I… …dna niaga depar gnieb…

[@jpturner9452]

Thanks

[@horseshoe_nc]

Thanks for posting this. I was about to copy and paste the lyrics.

[@Fanati_XX]

or just watch it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3bdi4WDqc2bjrc

[@vladimirt.3627]

@Federico P. Are you sure about that? Where did you get that information?

[@zebas_tianabel1511]

Seeing your emotion and tears in the 7:10 minute was the most beautiful video. Your emotion broke me. See how you feel, analyze and enjoy the music of Nightwish is beautiful! As for reaction videos, you are unquestionably the best. I adore you!!

[@Rene_Denkers]

Don't be bothered with saying sorry for your emotions. I really love the way you react to music like this. You are honest and clear about what you see and hear. This music is music to release your feelings, thoughts and emotions. So please review more and more. Because it's highly appreciated!

[@martinhugardt8542]

Alright, so you've reacted to Floor twice now. Ghost love score, which was written when Tarja was in the band and now The poet and the pendulum, which was written when Anette was the singer. So logically, you should react to a song that was written recently (and specifically written for Floor?), The greatest show on earth live in Tampere. You won't be disappointed!

[@Zlaterrr]

+1 on this.

[@sugoruyo]

TGSOE needs to happen...

[@evelynguadalupe9586]

That would be a long video... Totally worth it!

[@iTeacupPanda]

Tarja and Annette deserve a reaction chance or two of their own as well. 😏

[@MladenGavric]

+1

[@adamparrott9600]

This is my first watch of your videos, I was at this show on the front row, it was sublime. This and ghost love score reduce me to tears. They are works of art so emotive and strong and Floor is the most talented vocalist I have ever had the pleasure to watch.

[@deadmous3]

Wonderful!! Still wating for "Romanticide" live at wacken reaction. PLEASE!!!!

[@Daemonfae9]

absolutely this!

[@horseshoe_nc]

Yes! She will flip on that one note.

[@khaosbydesignuk946]

Yeah I'd love to her get her take on the banshee wail towards the end.

[@SirPwnographer]

Without doubt, Floor fits better with the mood the songs builds from the beginning to the end. Annette was good, Tarja was supreme but Floor is a goddess.

[@inevra4053]

I love that you react to every part of the performance! Voice, movements, the music, the instruments; it's so interesting

[@warhammer5690]

Hey Rebecca. Never be sorry for FEELING a Nightwish song. Thats the proper tribute to the band. Feel the song .live the emotions and ride that carousel. Be yourself me bonnie lass.

[@erikrandan7294]

Exactly! This is how music is supposed to move you!

[@RudyBleeker]

Right on. Whenever I hear Floor sing those operatic parts I usually tear up as well. It's just a natural reaction, I can't really help it. It's not even from sadness, just from listening to her beautiful singing.

[@dreadbull5039]

Ive listened to Nightwish for many years and countless hours and still am moved to tears consistently by their music. They are the most emotionally charged band I know of.

[@JoeBizzle]

The fact that you can get such an emotional response from hearing this song without knowing the context in which it was written just points to the brilliance of Tuomas.

[@IvysPoison1987]

I’ve finally heard ghost love score enough times where I’ve stopped tearing up but Floor always makes me catch my breath, she’s an amazing singer and has so much emotion in her voice

[@SummerFlowNightSleep]

Tuomas, the guy on the keyboards, wrote this song after the drama of firing their first lead singer Tarja. It's widely assumed he kills himself off in this song so he didn't have to IRL. If you go through the lyrics, its completely understandable that you got emotional, hell, I did the first time I heard it and I had no idea what the song was about. The way Floor sings this is just amazing, I'd learned to love the version with their second singer, Anette, but nothing can top this. If you ever get a chance to see them live, you really should. They are amazing

[@FinneousPJ1]

I love the neck cutting gesture he makes

[@tuskinekinase]

FinneousPJ1 it always give me goosebumps. It's like seeing him literally going to hell and back...

[@Pspet]

@@FinneousPJ1 Fun fact: at one point in the song the whispers are saying "now I only have 3 minutes and counting" and exactly 3 minutes later the blade falls upon Tuomas and he does the neck cutting gesture ;)

[@matthewlawlis2421]

Bye Bye Beautiful is the most literal song that they wrote about firing Tarja. Its word for word saying "you don't understand so screw off". Its harsh but such a good song.

[@Dom21221]

Super Bowl 2020: Nightwish - biggest show on earth with live Orchestra and fireworks. It would break the internet. Even thinking about that i got chills and goosebumps

[@3dGMX]

The US not ready for that

[@maxrav1831]

Except the song is shit. That song is more spinal Tap than classic nightwish more like nightmare.

[@evacody1249]

The NFL won't do it. The reason they get the pop singers is because all the football fans take a break at halftime. All those just there for the music will then watch the halftime show.

[@Schnorgldorf]

No one gives a crap about the half time show. It is always horrible and it always time to take a break from the game.

[@CapitanDePlai]

@@maxrav1831 to those with no ears might seem like a nightmare, cuz they can't hear this masterpiece

[@florisbiezeman3800]

Please do "While your lips are still red" by Nightwish, it's Marko on lead vocals but there he sings very clean and it's awesome

[@horseshoe_nc]

Yes, that one really shows off his voice.

[@user-mq4vr7gq3j]

It needs to be the live version from this same concert! Live at Wembley Arena

[@jmazoso]

Thomas is a pervy stalker in the video! lol

[@diocollins2379]

Great choice. 👍

[@pedrotrust]

This song is about Tuomas suicide! He was experiencing a deep depression after Tarja was fired.. Instead of committing suicide he wrote this masterpiece. They don't play it often for obvious reasons. And that's why the guys go near Tuomas at the end.. Check the lyrics, so sad and beautiful. (Edit: Thank you for the likes, beautiful people)

[@GreenEnvyDesigns]

Pedro Carvalho heard this life when they played in amsterdam! Just increadable

[@PsychoSaimon]

there's always a comment explaining the meaning of this song in reaction videos to it :)))

[@jkeitamo]

Sounds an urban legend.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@jkeitamo Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGeYXniom7qsjK8

[@onlythtruth2938]

she told him she was going to leave 2.5 years ahead, but he wanted revenge and the giant wedgie of a backlash he experienced was due to the trashing of Tarja in public forum , designed to injure her reputation and then ending the letter by saying "no hard feelings"not the firing

[@TheDarthSoldier]

You could tell that Tuomas Holopainen was shedding tears during that song. That song was so personal for him

[@Larsausen]

The downside of being above the average regarding cognitive capacity ; severe depression.

[@fdsannie]

Watching you experience Nightwish brings back how I felt when I discovered them. And then you add Floor to it and they are amazing. The other two singers were amazing in their own right. They brought the songs to life in their own way. Tuomas wrote the songs to match each vocalist. The thing with Floor is that she is the most versatile out of the three. So she can do almost all of his songs, where the other two were limited. Thank you for doing these songs from Nightwish. You never know what to expect.............

[@fdsannie]

@TheBlackiwid I know what you are saying. She does sound better in the studio versions. She did struggle with the live shows. Another thing is she had to follow in Tarja's footsteps. That was not an easy thing to do. Not only vocally but fans were so ticked off that they fired Tarja. So anyone coming after that may find it very difficult.

[@trene6559]

Oh, God I have been waiting for this!

[@reko7264]

Me too

[@marichandia5163]

Me too 😍

[@palmanbracht9125]

Me too

[@TheKessnar]

me too

[@imrekalman9044]

Me, too

[@Metalredhead]

Rebecca, darling, I strongly recommend you to watch this song again, but the version with lyrics. You will understand so much more what the song is about, besides the backstory people already mentioned here. That backstory is a definite must know to understand what those lyrics mean. It gives you a deeper listening experience, I guarantee.

[@jeffk1482]

Well put, and hopefully @RVA you've heeded that advice!

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Yeah, this is the least clear version I've ever seen and the lyric version is great. The bass is overwhelming in this.

[@darkiee69]

@@jeffreyphipps1507 I think that's because her mic is recording the music instead of having it linked.

[@boj99]

Yeah she missed EVERYTHING in this song especially where Toomas beheads himself. And the whispering there as well…. Disapointed !

[@mangalover0149]

So, this was written during a hard time for the band, and for Tuomas because he was in a depression. So he made it as a way to "commit suicide." It is in 5 parts and here are the lyrics: “Part 1: WHITE LANDS OF EMPATHICA” The end. The songwriter’s dead. The blade fell upon him Taking him to the white lands Of Empathica Of Innocence Empathica Innocence “Part 2: HOME” The dreamer and the wine Poet without a rhyme A widowed writer torn apart by chains of hell One last perfect verseIs still the same old song Oh Christ how I hate what I have become Take me home Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry ‘cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive me I have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world My home was there 'n then Those meadows of heaven Adventure-filled days One with every smiling face Please, no more words Thoughts from a severed head No more praise Tell me once my heart goes right Take me home Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive me I have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world “Part 3: THE PACIFIC” Sparkle my scenery With turquoise waterfall With beauty underneath The Ever Free Tuck me in beneath the blue Beneath the pain, beneath the rain Goodnight kiss for a child in time Swaying blade my lullaby On the shore we sat and hoped Under the same pale moon Whose guiding light chose you Chose you all “I’m afraid. I’m so afraid. Being raped again, and again, and again I know I will die alone. But loved. You live long enough to hear the sound of guns, long enough to find yourself screaming every night, long enough to see your friends betray you. For years I’ve been strapped unto this altar. Now I only have 3 minutes and counting. I just wish the tide would catch me first and give me a death I always longed for.”* “Part 4: DARK PASSION PLAY” 2nd robber to the right of Christ Cut in half - infanticide The world will rejoice today As the crows feast on the rotting poet Everyone must bury their own No pack to bury the heart of stone Now he’s home in hell, serves him well Slain by the bell, tolling for his farewell The morning dawned, upon his altar Remains of the dark passion play Performed by his friends without shame Spitting on his grave as they came Getaway, runaway, fly away Lead me astray to dreamer’s hideaway I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world Forgive meI have but two faces One for the world One for God Save me I cannot cry 'cause the shoulder cries more I cannot die, I, a whore for the cold world “Today, in the year of our Lord 2005,Tuomas was called from the cares of the world. He stopped crying at the end of each beautiful day. The music he wrote had too long been without silence. He was found naked and dead, With a smile in his face, a pen and 1000 pages of erased text.” Save me “Part 5: MOTHER & FATHER” Be still, my son You’re home Oh when did you become so cold? The blade will keep on descending All you need is to feel my love Search for beauty, find your shore Try to save them all, bleed no more You have such oceans within, In the end I will always love you The beginning.

[@genobreaker1054]

This needs to be pinned.

[@johns20901]

Thank you, for writing out the lyrics !

[@seanhanlon1706]

The way you emotionally engage with music is like nothing I've ever seen before, absolutely amazing

[@AmplifyChris]

There are a lot of reaction Videos out there. And a lot of "Vocal Teachers". But I have to say: your reactions are so honest. Every part of your body is hearing .... No sorry... Your not hearing the music ... Its more like, you feel the music. So great. Love your emotions. Love how music make you cry. This is what music is about.

[@rva]

Thanks so much ☺

[@brianmccann666]

You must FEEL the music to experience it. Nightwish is an experience indeed. Floor's vocals adds that extra punch into immersion experiences...

[@Sirppivasara]

Yeah, it's been a year and how come I find this video just now? Very entertaining, very clear about her points of view. Just overall great....reactioner? Reaction poster? Content creat-very entertaining anyway. Wow.

[@9Marwes2]

The best three concerts I have ever been too! It is like entering a different world of off pure sound and emotions... I allways get shivers down my entire body when I am there. And Floor is a Godess

[@Radartista65]

Why am I a Nightwish fan? Because they make me feel all that and much more.

[@yamahamer89]

It feels like being an electrical charge. Especially with Floor.

[@robertdavidson316]

"What a rollercoaster of emotion...." I breathe this in as fresh air....makes me feel so at peace..I love this insight into the vocals..I often focus on the music and forget what they are....

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Extremely Happy..Tuomas and NIGHTWISH continued...So we could experience FLOOR joining and transforming the group forever.

[@NotToday1989]

Been in first row on their Berlin concert last year, they did Come Cover Me, which they haven't been doing live for ages. The whole concert was mindblowing, i went from crying to headbanging and back every 20 sec. They are amazing, and Floor is a force of nature.

[@Petozzi]

Tuomas is a modern day genius musically.

[@jorgmuhlberg3632]

Tuomas is today's Mozart.

[@arpitabrahmachari7649]

@@jorgmuhlberg3632 naah. Tuomas is Beethoven. Tobias Sammet is Mozart

[@shannendawes8725]

Sorely lacking the widespread appreciation his talents deserve in his time.

[@ralfdippner]

Greetings from Germany. Nightwish are the Best ! Kiitooosss 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lexluthor6497]

Ole hyvää.

[@Hoentrop79]

Seeing you reacting to music with this much passion and fun is just amazing and heartwarming. I really like it and you are for sure one of the most awsome YT-Reaction-Channels of all time. Please keep up this beautiful work and give us more joy to listen to your videos. :-)

[@rva]

💛💙💜

[@billattercliffe8655]

Great reaction RVA. A few things, in the original version with Anette, two boy sopranos sang much of the higher passages, plus the spoken segments. Floor can sing the boy soprano parts, but they elected to retain the boy soprano for the introduction. "Sparkle my scenery" was originally sung by a boy soprano, but now Floor sings it. She does so with the thin, slightly unstable head voice of a boy soprano. The woman sings without ego, willing to deliberately introduce that slight instability for effect, not worrying about the critics waiting in the bushes, read to pounce on any perceived error. I've yet to read/hear anyone comment on her stance. Whenever Floor is singing a delicate, emotional passage, she stands very femininely with her feet close together, one slightly advanced. When she goes into power or aggression vocals, her feet are apart and square to the audience, the male power stance, ready to charge or receive the charge. It's one of the bits of her game that I find interesting. Probably someone has already mentioned this in the comments, but Tuomas based this music on the "Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allen Poe. The attention to detail - "Three minutes and counting" to the swish of the blade is exactly three minutes.

[@vrdr4759]

Amazing reaction as always. In your Ghost Love Score review I mentioned that this one needs to come with an "emotional impact warning". Tuomas poured his heart, his soul, and all the emotions related to the upheaval of the band firing Tarja and the impact it had on him into this one. I think of it as musical catharsis for the troubling and painful period of his life at that time. It evokes dread, sorrow, fear, happiness, peacefulness, a rush of energy. Just a perfect piece of music.

[@Rico.at.50]

I was third row for this concert in Baltimore. More than one tear was shed during the show. Unbelievable and epic from start to finish.

[@jennys1529]

Please don't stop your tears. I appreciate a real emotional reaction. In fact, if this doesn't bring you to tears, I don't know what will. ❤

[@lucasmartinmendoza1346]

Oh Rebecca I was waiting for this reaction. I could feel your emotion... The part "The Pacific" is so moving. In this song we can appreciate other aspects of Floor's voice and see how versatile is her voice. I agree with u. She's top vocalist. I love Floor, every interpretation she gives to each NW songs. I love her! Thanks for this reaction! It's important that ppl so trained and skilled like you who really knows about singing can tell us your opinion!

[@ThyLLiS-]

Hi Rebecca, I'd like to tell you some things about this video : 1- Tuomas, who composed this masterpiece wrote and composed it while he was strugling with severe depression after they had to fire the first vocalist Tarja Turunen, and he said himself that he lost not only a good singer, but also a good friend. It was a really hard time for him and he put a lot of emotions in this song. This is why this song is one of the fans' favorite. And also because the intro is one of the most epic intro in music history. 2- The drummer Kai Hahto is an absolute monster. He is very respected and some people say that he is maybe the best drummer in Finland. He also plays jazz music, just to tell you that he is a fantastic musician. 3- Floor Jansen is a goddess : I totally agree with that. 4- I'd love to see you react to Epica - Chasing the Dragon LIVE Retrospect 2013 : it's a very hard song to sing. The singer Simone Simons is also a goddess and was 3 month pregnant at that show. Which is quite amazing when you see that performance. 5- I'm sorry if I made some mistakes, English is not my mother tongue... Peace from France !

[@ArcaneWorkshop]

As a fan of this type of music, it's rare I can share it with someone and really have them see what I see. So it's truly a breath of fresh air to see someone hear it for the first time and actually, appreciate it!

[@jeffk1482]

IKR?!? It's almost depressing...you're in your car or wherever, just feeling every rise and fall of this incredible music. Yet no one around you seems to feel it the same way.

[@DMXIII]

Slowly RVA is falling into the world of symphonic metal. And I am very happy to see it ;D

[@jeneamad780]

I love YOUR vocals in the end. Great improvisation. Romanticide next please!

[@trumpetmano]

Who else here thinks Rebecca needs a heavy metal opera band for her to front???

[@haigo]

i do she'd be great

[@dra.dianaalejandraanayaavi6848]

Paul Beebe please

[@hamstermunchies5558]

That would be awesome

[@brianmccann666]

I want to see Rebecca Headbanging for sure.

[@wardeni4806]

Finland at least has a ton of people who'd be into making that sort of music if they just had a singer :D

[@HaibaneRakka571]

I was at the front row for a Nightwish concert when they were doing their Greatest Show on Earth Tour (which you should check out the song Greatest Show on Earth, not so much for the vocal analysis as much as the theatric experience). Standing in a room with 4000 people all screaming "we were here" with Floor at the end of a 2 hour concert was pretty much the height of the concert experiences of all time.

[@sugoruyo]

CryHavoc was there at the Wembley 2016 and 2018 concerts. Truly the Greatest Show On Earth. In 2016, when they brought Dawkins on stage for his spoken part…

[@dengo314]

Yes! I was here for another Nightwish reaction :3 You're amazing, Rebecca, thank you so much! So, Romanticide from Wacken 2013 next? ;) I definitely wanna see your reaction on the one interesting sound there ;)

[@MDStorm123]

YES. i cant wait till she reacts to THIS sound there

[@azb25630]

That or Yours is an Empty Hope!

[@607j1mmy]

I agree

[@ken_d]

Yiiiiis... Ever Dream, too. Floor just went all crazy at the last part...

[@isaiahwelch8066]

I have to go with Storytime, Wacken 2013 -- her vocal range is definitely tested in that song.

[@cometoloserville]

Guess I have forgotten how heavy and beautiful this song was. I used to hear it all the time til I met depression, so it became too much. There's been years I've been outta it but still... omg too many feels - one of them of gratitude for this song to exist (SUCH A MASTERPIECE!) and for being alive - both me and Tuomas

[@mangalover0149]

Finally!! (at the start of the video). To your question as to who composed the song: It was the keyboardist: Tuomas Holopainen.

[@NeverEndingStory536]

I was at that exact show and during this song the atmosphere was overwhelming... Everybody needs to experience NW live, it's absolutely life-changing.

[@horseshoe_nc]

They are on my bucket list for sure. Had I discovered them about 6 months earlier than I did. I could have seen them in NC.

[@elkyrjamalaininen4445]

i do not know. i seen them during decades in niagara falls and it seemed like they were going through the motions. boring and disappointing.

[@ladislaualbert2807]

Tuomas- the keyboardist- composes all of Nightwish’s music. Many have called him the Metal Mozart!

[@TBomb15]

well really like 90% The guitarists have some say over their solos

[@AcencialAMV]

The piano player composes all Nightwish songs in case nobody answered here, his name is Tuomas Holopainen

[@fabioottolini1103]

Amazing musician and maestro!

[@141pio]

in fact he is the real soul of NW no Tarja no Floor but Tuomas is that one who always make songs perfect fit with singer real genius

[@johannayrjonheikki3050]

Isn´t a key board TUOMAS is playing? He sings sometimes too...

[@TheHunReaper]

@@johannayrjonheikki3050 There is only like one song that he was singing on and once live but he felt so embarrassed he never ever did it again.

[@johannayrjonheikki3050]

You got it all wrong, thats typical Tuomas if you didn´t know his Music, he creats different sound and effect, you have not been listening to his songs he has created. He has a good sound in his voice. _@@TheHunReaper

[@mandy5313]

Love Floor’s voice. Such a beautiful singer🖤

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Floor Jansen is an outstanding vocalist.

[@JWNanaimo]

The brilliance, nuance and mastery of Tuomas’ songwriting lyrics and composition never ceases to amaze me. 3 minutes exactly from where he says “I have 3 minutes and counting “ is when he simulates with his hand the pendulum cutting his throat. Amazing!🤘🤘

[@fireFIGHTER996]

Oh my god, she did it!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Becca 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@ru-annmartina330]

Please please please, react to Romanticide!!! The performance really makes all the band members shine. Especially the guitarist and drummer.

[@DaNIGHTz]

I just found this video. The song is an amazing journey. You should not be ashamed to feel emotions during the song. if you didn't your not human. Its a beautiful journey and story telling. With so many moving parts all coming together. I love when you do nightwish reviews. Floor is such a unique talent (not taking away anything from the other women of nightwish. They all brought something special to the table).

[@mattihelin5101]

Greatest show on earth next! :D Great singing from Marco and Floor. And a great song overall. Live in Tampere is the version to go.

[@Faquirizador]

Yes! This song is very powerfull.

[@polyrhythmz2620]

Thirded

[@nightelvesreasy]

I love how you can hum along with the instrumental parts in perfect harmony, even though you have never heard the song before

[@rva]

One of my favourite things to do. Comes fairly natural. Thanks!

[@deostryker8383]

Your passion and the fact youre so taken by music like metal is attractive to watch.. .. stay beautiful and passionate.

[@anv0004]

Everytime I listen to Nightwish I feel relieved that good genuine music is still alive, its here and now=}

[@Darnaguen]

"Female Freddie Mercury" yesssss! :D Don't be sorry for getting emotional! This song is an incredible emotional rollercoaster even if you have no idea what it's about. Tuomas has almost supernatural ability to channel emotion into his music, he's not only a bona fide musical genius (his idol Hans Zimmer considers him an equal) but damn near a wizard as well. And Floor's musical theatre background (as well as her general brilliance, obviously) serves the song wonderfully.

[@petethorley5998]

You can't possibly compare Floor t9 Freddie Mercury. Freddie wasn't an amazing vocalist. A good one yes, but not as Epic as Floor.. What he was, was an entertainer. Possibly one of the best. In comparison, Floor is an EPIC vocalist. But less of an entertainer. That takes the whole band in Nightwish. And entertain they do. Best live show I've ever seen!!!

[@johanbrodin142]

@@petethorley5998 ,im sorry,but you dont know what youre talking about.Floor is up there,WITH Freddie.Freddie was an exeptional singer.And i dont even like Queen.

[@aenorist2431]

Yea. Pete you are quite off there. Freddie was pretty awesome in his range and modulation, and Floor actually is a pretty good entertainer (if not his level). She certainly emotes and dances and expresses a lot more broadly than other metal vocalists, let alone many other genres.

[@Aijaleena]

How do you know Hans Zimmer considers Tuomas Holopainen as his equal?

[@Darnaguen]

@@Aijaleena He's talked about it in an interview, describing it like a game of musical chess between them by now. 😊

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Yes they are talking. You see Tuomas say "I'm ok" Empuu was checking on him because it's a heavy song

[@R.H160]

How could you possibly know that? It sounds reasonable I'll grant you, but there's no way thats not bullshit.

[@kyledaugherty1609]

@@R.H160 Because Neece knows what the song is about, and that Empuu would have good reason to ask Tuomas if he's okay.

[@voodoochild7533]

What’s the time stamp for that part??

[@kyledaugherty1609]

@@voodoochild7533 4:34

[@joycehill2591]

Actually, knowing Emppu's personaltiy, it's more likely he cracked a joke. Tuomas is smiling. Emppu is probably checking on him, but he wouldn't just ask "Are you OK?" They've know each other way too long.

[@fotodavidrodriguez]

The keyboardist is the compositor of the band, Tuomas Holopainen and he is a genius

[@Rex_Stuph]

You'll find "that sound" is related to the pendulum blade imagery and Tuomas's decapitation gesture ;) Short version.. It's about how Tuomas felt some form of internal death upon the sacking of their first vocalist (and childhood friend) and then perceived betrayal of the band's fanbase, leading into the Dark Passion Play and the poet upon the altar and the descending blade, then the release.

[@VerbalDroppings]

In my reaction I teared up at exactly the same moment as you. So powerful. When I did their song Our Decades In the Sun I started bawling when I was talking about it. NO band has ever affected me like Nightwish ❤

[@MetalChickCrisis2040]

As for what it's like to be at a Nightwish show... It's very difficult to put into words because it's so much of everything. The set list tends to include a small fraction of everything, and naturally depending on the song that's playing there might be a range of emotion surfacing within the crowd as well as within the band, but. The best way for me to articulate it is to think of Nightwish like one massive roller coaster with cork screws and loops and massive drops; fast and exhilarating, but it slows down to take you back up the hills only to plummet you back toward the ground before rocketing you once again skyward. It's an experience. You become the embodiment of music along with them because the sound reverberates through your entire body. Floor's voice resonates and sends chills racing down your spine, and she has this uncanny ability to invigorate you when she's on the stage. At times, it becomes too much and you're tearing up, because your heart and soul are just so full in that moment. Seeing them live is like being given a breath of life. You will never forget it. If you ever have the chance to see them, please do. It's one hell of a rewarding experience, and I fear I will keep prattling on here attempting to capture the essence of this beautiful fucking band when words just aren't enough. Just make sure to take some preemptive ibuprofen, lol. Not only will the guys make you want to head bang with their incredible musicianship, but Floor is like an electrical conductor. When she is struck by a lightning bolt of pure metal energy, it goes through her and then splinters out among the crowd. When I saw them live, they performed an older song called "Slaying the Dreamer", and there's a part in the song where the band and majority of us in the crowd, synchronized our head banging as if it were inevitable. It was phenomenal.

[@melanie090699]

I completely agree with you. Nothing else to say about it. Saw them 3 times now and those are really the best experiences ever❤

[@Nightwishmaster]

Nightwish is incredible live. I took my Dad to see them on the Decades tour as they're one of our favorite bands and it was incredible. He just kept saying "I could have stayed there listening to her voice all night" when the show was over.

[@MetalChickCrisis2040]

@@Nightwishmaster That is awesome, haha. I completely agree 100% with your Dad. When Floor takes the stage, it's impossible not to be mesmerized. When I saw them, the crowd cheered for the guys, but when Floor walked on stage, it was like a wave of renewed energy hit the crowd. It was at a festival, and all of us had been waiting for hours, but the band refreshed us instantly. And whenever Floor would thrust out her arms in that iconic wingspan display of hers, the crowd would scream louder than they were screaming before. It was something else. I've been to a lot of gigs, but I've yet to see anyone captivate the audience like Nightwish does.

[@faranyon]

Couldn't have said it better. Seeing Nightwish live is something that will have you reeling for hours, days, even longer. There is no way to define the amount of emotion in you during and afterwards. No better high than that. And I'm sending all the love to Tarja (she's the one that made me fall for the band with Sleeping Sun back in the day), but live shows with Floor have been even more than what they were with Tarja or Anette. Makes me so glad that I'm alive right now and I'm able to experience it all.

[@taiganjinqui5750]

Floor is very talented. The vision of Toumas can never end. Like a dream there is no escape from. Toumas and his band truly can speak to the universe.

[@VerbalDroppings]

This one almost made me cry when I reacted to it....so beautiful

[@jouniantero]

This song is something that takes me to places. Just close my eyes, and I can be right in there, you know. A weirdest thing, but some songs do that. How the hell do you compose something like this? You have a vision and suddenly you have like 30 different instruments in your mind that could work for a 10+minutes of a song? Well, maybe I dont have to understand how its done, but Tuomas is nothing short of a genius when it comes to songwriting. And Floor, she is just amazing, time after time. The best thing that could ever have happened to Nightwish and I am so glad that she is singing in the band now. Hopefully it will stay that way in the future also. Thanks for the reaction video. I like it when I see that you also clearly sink into the music and feel it. Thats lovely. Also for me, Who knows absolutely nothing about singing, this is kinda refreshing to learn something about it, you know, where different voices come from (head, chest etc) and all other stuff thats related to it.

[@mangalover0149]

Also, recommendations and I'm sorry for spamming your comment section. Ghost River (has more Marco, and Floor growls) live at Wacken 2013, Song of Myself (Wacken again), Sleeping Sun (live at Tampere 2015), The Greatest Show on Earth (Live at Tampere 2015, 10000% recommended, it's a 21 minute epic with different parts like The Poet and the Pendulum, and it's about evolution) and Romanticide live at Wacken 2013 (This, you must hear, Floor's banshee wail is pretty incredible.)

[@trinefostervold5783]

Yes! This! :D

[@KaiMarcad]

I didn't know Floor growls in Ghost River (only heard Anette's version) so I just checked Wacken version and holy s**t that was awesome. Thank you for mentioning that. Floor just turns everything pure gold.

[@jessygt13]

Great selection! Also, Ghost River is my entire life.

[@TheGayRaven]

Yes. I definitely agree with the romanticide.

[@arnaldotanta3630]

good choice .

[@alexstorr3357]

I love watching your reactions. As a classically trained musician it's refreshing to watch someone who understands music and also displays genuine emotion! So many react videos are dull and unsatisfying, but I feel like I'm there enjoying it with you.

[@raphaelbhz]

Your eyes at 07:30 was like 😢❤❤. Emotive reaction. Where is the super like button?

[@20golden03]

I've been to three Nightwish concerts so far - front row everytime... and let me tell you it's a rollercoaster of emotions! I'm bawling my eyes out every time. The last concert I went to they played Ghost Love Score, this song has always had a special place in my heart, and I was just... crying. I couldn't help myself :D If you ever get the chance to see them live - go for it. It's really quite something!

[@DorMinRS]

I've been able to see them both times they played Wembley Arena, and oh my god both times were so worth it!

[@shannon1664]

Your singing is beautiful, your understanding of vocal skills is incredible, but I became a fan when you teared up. Gorgeous show of being the best of what makes us human. Thanks for that.

[@محمدمحمد-ف5ه5ق]

You got hard time resisting crying Floorganism is absolute

[@GlitterAndMetal]

Your reaction reminds me a bit of listening to this song for the first time around 10 years ago (especially during the "blade slash" part). Sometimes I wish I could listen to these songs for the first time again because they really are special. To answer your question about what it's like to be there, I watched them live at Wembley last December and it was also my first time seeing them live. I was lucky enough to be at the front. It's honestly like living in a fairy tale. The power, the beautiful music, the way they absolutely capture all of your attention. It's amazing.

[@wilcohoutman2352]

This song actually helped me getting through my depression and the thoughts about commiting suicide and I even told the band when I met them and so this song has a very special place in my heart and I felt relieved in way when I told them. #YOUARENOTALONE

[@FisioSoprano]

Not alone, indeed. Music saves lives. :) Hugs and support from Mexico city.

[@sylverstar03]

Aww yay, you reacted to this one! One of my favorites for sure! If you can watch the video with the lyrics included, you'll get why this song gets the emotions all going. Tuomas Keyboardist, mastermind of the band) has said in interviews that they don't play this song often because it's extremely personal to him and he usually has them turn off his ear monitors because the lyrics still make him sad. Such an amazing piece of musical mastery!

[@rva]

Wow!

[@stephengibbons4771]

Love the channel, love your reactions. Very cool to see how great music hits your emotional reflexes so powerfully. Anyone else REALLY want to see Rebecca react to Nightwish - "Yours is an Empty Hope" just to see her brain explode? lol Keep it coming!

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

I so enjoy watching vocalists describing Foors vocal gymnastics

[@makelambada4847]

You are best! more NIGHTWISH!!!!

[@TheZachh]

Yesss Rebecca welcome back to Nightwish! I can't wait to see you react to their mega hit "Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth (Live Tampere 2015)". You will LOVE it. Thanks!

[@robk4338]

I love how you react to the whole song and not just the vocals. Everything combined makes it the masterpiece that it is.

[@trinxikene]

I also love how you get distracted how hot Floor is. You have a good taste in women hehe :)

[@lucydiamond06]

trinxikene only a blind person wouldn’t find her hot and powerful! Hehehe

[@theraak9428]

i really wait this rebecca.. thanks a lot.. please more nightwish please ...

[@Vanastar]

Never apologise for getting emotional and falling in love with the music; it shows how much you care, and it's adorable.Also, I love watching you fall in love with Floor.

[@killswitchlee123]

I saw them last year, I was at the front and centre... Floor was fantastic!

[@Dregen1]

5:40: "She looks so hot, beautiful." Rebecca is so awesome. There needs to be more fun like this on KZbin, less hate. ...No, I'm not falling in love with Rebecca! I see you judging.

[@rva]

😂💛

[@isaiahwelch8066]

It's hard to NOT fall for the Irish (if I'm wrong, PLEASE correct me!) beauty and Lady called RVA. And as someone who used to play an instrument (an eternity ago), I still remember what it was like to play in a band and orchestra -- which is why I love the analysis of this song. Not to mention that even RVA got lost in the beauty of Tuomas' masterpiece, as we all have. There is nothing better than listening to beautiful, emotional music, especially when it feels like Rebecca takes you on a journey while she talks about how technical the vocals really are.

[@trene6559]

So what's wrong with her? She seems like a lovable lady! (Just providing the obligatory KZbin "hate" here 😋)

[@colemarie9262]

Girl, stop apologizing for your human tendencies lol Really though...we are here not just for your professional knowledge, but your personality as well. Not anything to be sorry for. That's why we're watching you and not someone else after all. Your emotional appreciation for music and art is not only relatable (to me at least) but honestly a beautiful thing to see in anyone.

[@joethompson653]

Very good post. I concur! And Ms. Rebecca is dressed for the Opera again! Always so elegant! All though after the intro, I thought your eyes were going to pop out of your head! Living Maestro, Composer, out of this world! Or more in tune with it than most of us?

[@97Evanescencefan]

I was lucky enough to be at this show and it was so much more surreal in real life- I had no idea they were going to play this song! Definitely see them live if you ever get a chance! - Rachel

[@angelinasecatero7507]

Loved your reaction, bringing us quality and emotion, which many reactor just don't bring. I watch your metal videos, because that's what i like. But because of you, i've branched out to other genres and their vocals. Keep up the good work.

[@anko3476]

This piece makes me cry.. there is so many layers in the lyrics here Rebecca.. so many layers and you need to know them to really get what this song is about, it's great sadness about losing beautiful friendship.. people tend to point their fingers on Tuomas blaming him whatever feels good at the moment and forgetting the fact that he was devastated of loosing long time childhood friend, he just knew all the blame will come on his shoulders and he has carried that for too many years now, too many indeed.. it's needs always two to quarrel, and both are as guilty. But we need to understand how artistic person Tuomas is.. I mean if he just could not compose any songs for Tarja to sing anymore .. in my opinion it is quite big thing... He is a storyteller, a storyteller who's soul needs to be in balance and somehow he makes it happen trough his music.. my dear Rebecca, that you must see and his lyrics are full of meaningful things and his soul is delicate and humble..otherwise he wouldn't be able to write this colorful very emotional music for us to enjoy

[@mikebarnes7441]

Dude chill

[@MarshallLore]

you found Holopainen's 2nd symphony. Are you really ready for his 3rd? The Greatest Show on Earth (live at Tampere)

[@NatteKrant29]

3rd? i believe that is Song of Myself

[@MarshallLore]

@@NatteKrant29 another classic

[@DaniFilth87]

KingOvHell it definitely is. I like that song very much, but it's often overlooked

[@landoftara]

Rebecca, I LOVE how you react to these Nightwish videos! Yes, the emotion of the music is so overwhelming and being at one of their shows is like dying and going to Heaven. I am working out at the gym while watching this and I’m getting CHILLS by the video and your reaction! Lol ♥️

[@dumpus89]

God she smiles in her intro, but it's such a more meaningful smile when shes watching the intro. True passion for the music and appreciation for art. Never change rva

[@rva]

Aww I won't lovely

[@MetalChickCrisis2040]

I noticed you tend to enjoy Floor's edgier tones, such as the hint of growling. You should listen to "Yours is an Empty Hope" live during the Nightwish cruise - Floor does the growling there while Marco does the cleaner vocals. It's a real treat, and she has some nice vocal touches in that song as well. It's also a song written specifically for her range and talent. ;) And I'll second everyone else's suggestions below, anything from Wacken 2013 especially - all amazing!

[@ericagarcia742]

YES Please!!!!!

[@MetalChickCrisis2040]

@Scott Berg I know! I wonder if it's easier to catch if you're already a fan of Floor and know she can growl? Because I noticed right away that she was the growler. I also noticed it in Ghost River during Wacken, that she was adding the growls in there... but I wonder if it's because I was already a fan of her before she joined Nightwish. Either way, I think you're right. I think Rebecca would realize it right off the bat, her ears seem sharper than most! :)

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

@Scott Berg Yep, it is there for those with sharp ears, and the relisteners wh like to pick out all the little details in the music on thei rmany relistens. And seems to me this will be the extend to which NW wil ever use such growling in thei rmusic. Don't think Tuomas would have her growl entire choruses in full sight/hearing like u get in other more heavier bands.

[@elenazorzolirossi]

I just came to the comment section to suggest Yours is an empty hope ahaha. So glad that you did already and Rebecca liked it. Cheers to both of you ;)

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

@@elenazorzolirossi She did not yet though