VOICE TEACHER REACTS TO NIGHTWISH - with Floor Jansen - THE POET AND THE PENDULUM

I was literally speechless. Watching this was a very lovely and moving experience for me. It's all that music should be and I loved it! Nightwish is amazing!
In The Poet and the Pendulum, Floor Jansen has complete command over her voice (and the audience!)
Her vocal colors and amazing tones tell this beautiful story in her own unique way.
Her vocal bridges are aligned and her vowels are great which gives her a ton of power and confidence and a unique palette of tones.
She has mastered the belt/mix! And her head voice is beautiful!!
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[@Skraeling1000]

Music: ends. Mike: speechless. Nightwish Army: nods and smiles. We know.

[@Marco-Conner]

best bro! Perfect

[@Skraeling1000]

@@Marco-Conner :)

[@geraldeder4162]

We've all been there :)

[@robeast692]

Floor is the best woman singer on the planet

[@Double44inthemorning]

@@robeast692 it's the whole composition. Not just floor

[@swankysweller]

During the whole song, you looked like a kid on Christmas morning, priceless

[@quizzabella]

I know, it's great - to be honest I was the same when I first watched this.

[@markd6118]

Absolutely! I downright love how enthusiastic you are about music. But I totally get why: I have been a huge Nightwish fan ever since "Angels fall first" was released. When Tarja left the band (to put it mildly XD) I was completely devastated. I truly d all the new singers and believed my favourite bands gone. Then, eventually, Floor entered the band. Her voice and talent add so much to the music. I never would have thought I could accept any singer in this band except for Tarja. Now I'm worried day by day that Floor might quit - the one singer so far that I admire even more than Tarja (and by a long shot that is to say)

[@petripalmu1086]

Yeah: "Mourning palace".

[@HistoryNerd808]

Most singers sing what they can, Floor sings what she wants

[@Nikioko]

Mariah Carey does so, too. Unfortunately I don't like what she wants to sing, but in direct comparison she would be the more elaborate singer.

[@ilkkak3065]

I'd like to hear Mariah growl

[@lazaruslong697]

Yeah, I'd love to hear that too. :D

[@Wollie1979]

Mariah is definitely a great singer but simply no match for Floor....just cause nobody is...

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Nikioko She over-sings. Floor serves the song, not herself.

[@hankmiller990]

I'm 67 and just heard about Night Wish a year ago. I really think that the are the best live performing group EVER!!! It's not only Floor, but the decor, the effects, the musicians and not to forget the London Symphony Orchestra and the background choir. It's mind boggling!!!!

[@KnowerOfThing]

The Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere is their other “epic” that’s divided into 5 acts. It’s definitely worth researching & reviewing as it covers a ton of vocal styles and is just another wonderful story by Nightwish.

[@jamescann4309]

A clear step above both GLS and TPATP in my view...

[@jadu79]

Neither this song nor Ghost love score was made for Floor while Gratest show on Earth was made for her and it is a long song which is the whole video so the song does not end when many believe. Marko I haven't heard with Floor in Phantom but he did it with Tarja which is a very good song with. But if you want to hear more from him I would recommend The Islander from the same gig as above and also 7 Days to the Wolves, and While your lips are still red. But they released a new album in April and many good songs there that you can respond to but the Shoemaker is one that you need some background but there are certainly more people here who write about it

[@AussieGoblin618]

Mario’s performance of the islander has a also beautifully done

[@Quasihamster]

The greatest story Nightish ever told. And hey, it even features you and me!

[@VeryVery1]

Agree!

[@nine-dogs]

I'm allergic to this performance. It makes my eyes water every time I watch it.

[@lazaruslong697]

Damn, I must be allergic to Floor then. Every goddamn time she opens her amazing mouth.

[@liquidminds]

damn onion cutting ninjas...

[@ChrisPage68]

That's not an allergy. That's the desired effect.

[@urhartfabeler]

Good, good, the tears are meant to moist your open mouth. Keeping it from dehydrating. Although the band thinks beer might do just as well. ;-)

[@lazaruslong697]

@@urhartfabeler Beer and tears? Best taste ever! :D

[@timd4780]

It is literally impossible to take your eyes off of that woman if she is on stage. Incredible

[@TeemarkConvair]

for sure, how many do NOT watch her on the "reactors" screen,, darn few i bet, she is an optical, aural magnet

[@ChrisPage68]

"I don't know what style I'd call it.." "Floor Jansen" 🤘

[@arnaldotanta3630]

Yeah , floor jansen style.

[@xGOKOPx]

Well he was talking about the intro which is a recording of a choir boy (but he didn't notice)

[@seanmfischer2342]

I just found Nightwish a couple of weeks ago and cannot stop listening and searching for every video. I am 49 yrs old...love music and NEVER experienced these many emotions. I literally have tears rolling down my face from so many songs. So I understand your reaction. Nightwish and Floor are truly amazing. Wow!

[@Kie75]

I see you caught the hand gesture Tuomas makes when the pendulum descends. It may be interesting to know that's exactly three minutes after the line "Now I only have three minutes and counting" which references the last minutes before the firing of Tarja would be a fact. Even years later the song is one that still affects Tuomas deeply, and it's why you can see both Marco and Empu checking in on him, hovering around his keyboards throughout the song. As a true artist, he turned his pain into beautiful art while baring his soul to the world.

[@OlettaLiano]

True, I timed it myself.

[@Pitchblackbones]

That really tells you JUST how spectacular of a composer Tuomas is, he is so precise, so clean, even in songs that are heavy and incredibly emotional. They don't call him "Metal Mozart" without a damn good reason!

[@lenn741]

YES well said my friend. Just amazing, this composition (it's a lot more than just a song), is a true masterpiece and it should be at the top of everyone's top ten. there's not many songs that leave me with a tear in my eye.

[@jeshe1]

I was able to see them in a very intimate show. A very small venue with maybe 1800 people. It was easily the best concert ever. Exhilarating and exhausting.

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

You just EXPERIENCED Nightwish, after having brought Floor (and Troy) on board. This shows the power of music - when it is done by 6 musicians in that caliber. Great reaction from you - and you were not prepared for Nightwish at their best - but you did really really good. Remember - Tuomas is not a songwriter - he is a composer, the Beethoven of Metal. And Floor - well - she is just Floor - and she just keeps on evolving. She has her own scale now - as Troy puts it: Her Stratospheric voice. Troy invented that expression at Troy's and Floor's promotion tour early this year, and they performed "How is the Heart" acoustic at Planet Rock (on KZbin) - that's phenomenal. But the next to react to, should be The Greatest Show on Earth, Tampere 2015, - it's about the evolution from big bang and up maybe destruction. Great reaction from you 👍 🤘 🤘

[@anpunefru]

So happy for Floor getting the recognition she so deserves for many many years. Gues not only Nightwish needed Floor, but Floor needed Nightwish too. 🤘🏻

[@pietheindejonge321]

200 reactions in 2 hours: the Nightwish Army at full strenght!

[@red_five1542]

Congratulations! You've had your 1st (or possibly second) FLOORGASM!! Welcome the the Nightwish family!

[@aroloria1985]

Henk Poort and Floor Jansen!!!!! Phantom of the Opera and welcome to our world, enjoy the experience that is Nightwish.

[@Marco-Conner]

You only want the 8 sec floorgasm at the end :)

[@lazaruslong697]

@@Marco-Conner Who doesn't?

[@Marco-Conner]

@@lazaruslong697 Yes that's true :)

[@cindycindy8187]

Yessss!

[@lazaruslong697]

@Dregoth Ballad? Winner? Shallow? Vilja Lied? I am confused now. :D

[@jeffjdt]

Floor's vocals melt my heart. I was a fan before she was in Nightwish. She would sing for Arjen Luccassen on his Ayreon albums. Plus ReVamp and After Forever. Such an Angel

[@Wulfshade]

Check out "Shoemaker". The voice melodies in that one are just wild.

[@Pitchblackbones]

That whole album, Human :||: Nature is spectacular. Not a weak track on EITHER side. Mike should do the same thing as Guylain Prince, and just have a miniseries where he JUST reacts to Human Nature, song by song. I'd watch for sure!

[@belph3240]

check out the entire human || nature album, be sure to do hows the heart as accustic version too

[@rog2224]

It's hard to evaluate a vocal performance when there's not a live version. It becomes a review of post production.

[@Wulfshade]

@@Pitchblackbones So you have seen the weeping franciscan too, huh? Pretty touching was that one.

[@miked582]

Floor has a tone that reaches your soul and gives it a bear hug.

[@wreckemDad]

As a vocalist and student of a great teacher I connect to you. Not only by the way you connect to my favorite band Nightwish with Floor , but also enjoy your insight into great voices. There is no doubt, by anyone who has witnessed Floor Jansen (yan-sen), that she ranks among the most versatile voices on the planet. As someone that has sung in hard rock since 1984, I would have sworn the greatest female in rock would have been Ann Wilson of Heart. As awesome (from the perspective of an American not exposed to European singers) as Ann is, and that she is, Floor is the complete package. Witnessing her on a small stage in Denver Colorado my heart and ears fell in love with her power, stage presence and grace. Welcome to the “Floorgasm” family.

[@aris8332]

One of the nicest reactions I have ever seen. The way Mike was destroyed at the end says it all.

[@carpediem5232]

The bassists name is Marco. His and Floors harmonies are freaking awesome. There are plenty other Nightwish songs where he has great vocal parts aswell.

[@haukionkannel]

carpe diem Marko with k, but yeah he is incredible good singer! And he can easily song together other singers with nice harmony. He has crown but Also he can sing without it. Definitely look for Tampere live islander if you want to hear him sing in solo without crowl. Also consider hearing some Nightwish songs with Tarja Turunen. And you can understand what we old fans still miss even Floor is creat singer! For example Phantom of opera with Tarja and Marko is amazing!

[@carpediem5232]

@@haukionkannel Sure his birth name is Marko with k his artists name is Marco with c.

[@Pitchblackbones]

I'm just waiting for Mike to get to the content from Human :||: Nature, he hasn't seen Troy AT ALL. The three of them harmonizing just blows the ROOF off. Absolutely absurd.

[@carpediem5232]

@Gues Who He is everywhere similar to Floor. He has his solo project and multiple collaborations outside Ayreon like with Delain etc.

[@samikiviharju8908]

@@carpediem5232 his artist name used to be Marco, but now he uses his real name

[@jezusbloodie]

In 2019 Floor jansen was on a Dutch TV show called "beste zangers" (best singers) where she and a couple other Dutch singers perform for each other. The highlight of that show was Floor and Henk, a renowned Dutch Opera singer, perform The Phantom of The Opera. You really should check that one out, (also her other performances she has in the other episodes, where she goes to widely different genres)

[@billattercliffe8655]

This song was part of the Dark Passion Play album and at the time it was written, there was no lead singer for Nightwish, so Tuomas just wrote what he wrote. In 2007 Anette Olzen was brought in as the lead vocalist, but she didn't have the range to sing the high passages of this song. Those sections were filled in by boy sopranos. Guy Elliot sings part one and in the original, also the section that Floor sings in this rendition, "Sparkle my scenery". When Floor joined Nightwish, she told Tuomas that she could handle all of the boy soprano parts, but Tuomas wanted some of them left in place, so we hear the opening and the spoken parts still done by boy sopranos. Floor sings "Sparkle my scenery" with the light, slightly unstable inflection of a boy soprano.

[@Wriwnas1]

PS The demo was sang my Marko

[@Kharon1984]

@@Wriwnas1 ...and it was almost perfect with his vocal, but with Floor. Another level.

[@damienmaynard8892]

@@Wriwnas1 and the lyrics were darker and blunt!

[@rockaddicthamburg8599]

I just love the way, Floor emulates this voice of a boy soprano, trying to do him justice.

[@SoiledWig]

i'm glad someone pointed this out so eloquently. The choice to use a boy soprano was inspired-Floor's emulation of it later, also an inspired move.

[@prchise]

Such a genuine reaction. Hats off to you, sir. Floor is, in my humble opinion, the most complete female singer right now.

[@TT-ou6gx]

I read once that a person said that Tuomas is THE metal-Mozart of all times .!!! And i agree 100% with that .

[@TeemarkConvair]

indeed,,century's ahead Tuomas will still be remembered

[@steelake]

I realy enjoy watching reaction videos when the listener not only hears the music and reacts to it, but when they actually feel the music.

[@jenniferevans3115]

I’ve listened to this a gazillion times over the past 3 years! It still makes me cry!!!

[@moffin25]

Nightwish never disapoints... truned my crap day around yet again. His #floorgasem is real! It never gets old seeing ppl just falling for this band and Floor.

[@SaiyanPrincess90]

I‘m Fan of this beautiful Band since 2004, their absolutely international Success... And the only thing I want to say is: thank you! Thank you, for feeling the music, feeling the athmosphere and feeling the talent of the whole band!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH ♡

[@drew65sep]

The epitome of what one means when they say "color" of sound...master class stuff...all of em. (And, whoever their sound engineer is, pay em whatever they want and chalk it up to the cost of doing business...outstanding sound for a "live" show, and that sht ain't easy)

[@marknathan6699]

Your reaction is like Christmas morning , your enjoyment is contagious .

[@markschattefor6997]

Floor is a very good storyteller, but instead of just telling the story, she makes the story come to live with her approach of singing the lyrics. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's the way I feel it and experience it over and over again. And it even doesn't matter in which language she sings, she makes a grown man cry, period.

[@MikeL-js4ou]

3:24 “The End” (subtitles) 19:55 “The Beginning” (faintly with no subtitles) The fallout from the saga of Tarja’s dismissal and then the carrying on of the future of Nightwish. Just another detail that makes this song a masterpiece. Genius level work.

[@potetstappe666]

It's that "Mother and Father" part that really kills me. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@RudyBleeker]

I'm sure people have given you info on Floor's background, but in case they haven't, here's the short of it: after highschool Floor went to the Rock Academy in Tilburg, the Netherlands, but soon found out that she didn't really fit in there. That's mainly because she enjoyed singing at a high pitch, in that sort of operatic style that you've mentioned, and she wanted to do more with that and learn more about how to do that and do it well, in other words safely. But you can imagine that's not really something they teach at a school for pop and rock music. By that time she was already in a band that would become After Forever, first as a background singer and then later as lead singer and involved in the songwriting process. Her interest in school was reinvigorated when a new teacher came to the Rock Academy who had a background in musical theater. I would say that's where she developed her nack for theatrics in her voice, style and podium presence. After the Rock Academy she studied opera at the concervatory in Tilburg for one year, which is the extend of her "classic training". By that time After Forever was becoming relatively successful so her focus was more on that. Floor had a serious burn-out around 2011-2012, mainly due to the breaking up of After Forever and because things weren't all smooth sailing with her new band ReVamp. That experience has taught her that she needs a good balance between touring and being on stage on one hand, and a quiet private family life on the other. Thankfully Nightwish is able to provide her with that, despite the long tours they do where they go all over the world. Here is part of a Dutch tv show about college reunions where I got most of that information from. It's a reunion of her freshman class at the Rock Academy and has English subtitles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSxepmrZdapqsk

[@karstenth]

The bass players name is Marco Hietala. He is an amazing singer by just himself as can be heard in many songs from Nightwish. Islander from their concert in Tampere is one example. Btw I really enjoy your reactions! Very knowledgeable and fun to watch! Thank you!

[@Nikioko]

And Marko sang the Phantom with Tarja on the Century Child album which is the best Nightwish album along with Wishmaster. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofKfX6OeZJ1pbs

[@missrubyphoenix]

There are two versions of The Phantom of the Opera: 1. Nightwish: Marko (the bassist) and Tarja (first singer) 2. Floor and Henk Poort on Beste Zangers

[@roy19491]

and both are great!!!! two beautiful, highly talented ladies; I love them both......

[@abstracting6411]

2. 👍 Floor Jansen! 👍

[@granadosvm]

The first time I heard some of these master pieces from Nightwish, I though they were everything I didn't know music could be. The Poet and the Pendulum, The Greatest Show on Earth, Love Ghost Score, etc., I can't say they were everything I want music to be, I didn't even know that music could exist. Tuomas (the composer and keyboard player) is just a genius, Floor is the most complete singer I've ever seen, Marko's harmonies are perfect and all the band members have a mastery in their instruments and performances. It might be futile trying to put in words how great they are, so I'm stopping here.

[@jamesanderson5268]

The first movement is actually a recording of an English Choir boy named Guy Elliot. Floor told Tuomas that she could sing that part but he decided to stay with the recording.

[@AnOldGreyDog]

Point of order: the first section is sung by a boy soprano, not Floor.

[@AnOldGreyDog]

Just to expand a bit. The song was originally recorded with Annette, the second singer after Tarja (Tar-ya). Annette didn't have the same range as Floor (or Tarja), so the "sparkle my scenery..." section was also sung by a (different) boy soprano. I think the very last part was sung by a female soprano, too. As I understand it, Floor took over two of the soprano roles, as well as all the rest of the song, and offered to do the first section, too, but I believe Tuomas wanted to keep it as the boy soprano (Guy Elliot)'s voice.

[@mattphillips2530]

I think technically that's called "Treble Voice", rather than "Soprano" when it's the high juvenile male voice.

[@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR]

@@mattphillips2530yup. A famous "choir boy". Still, it was sung beautifully.

[@jannbents2019]

Love your reaction and analysis. Great job you’re doing here. 👍 Just for the records one point: It’s not Nightwish feat. Floor Janssen. She is the singer of Nightwish and full member of the Band. So the title should only say Nightwish. The way you say it, sounds like she is just a “guest singer”. The name of the bass player is Marko. He is an amazing singer to. If you want take an eye on “The islander” from the Tampere show. I think you’ll love it. Kind regards from Germany.

[@garyballard179]

@@jannbents2019 It helps to specify which era of Nightwish the video is from.

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

Well, now you NEED to finish the trifecta. Greatest show on earth live @ tampere. You won't be disappointed, and I daresay, neither will we.

[@domfol5515]

Now that is a reaction 🤣. Blown away by Floor ! I’ve seen lots of nighwish, through the years. Floor Jansen is the most spectacular. I would argue, the best most versatile singer on our planet. She can do anything.... with ease ! So wonderful. I love your reaction, so true, like a kid seeing fireworks for the first time or something 🤣🤣 Haven’t a clue about music notes or anything but I know what sounds good to hear. No offense to anyone but I can’t listen to pop, it’s music that has no heart. Nightwish and especially with the most amazing voice in the world, Floor Jansen,!, is so wonderful and beautiful. Love your reaction mike 😲😲😲

[@WardDorrity]

This work is a sledgehammer to the soul. Absolute genius.

[@TerribleChester]

"Mother and Father" has never failed to make me cry like a baby. It touches me so deeply and brings up memories of my own mother.

[@jovetj]

There are no words. This whole thing just invites everyone to _feel human._

[@helenespaulding9372]

If you saw Marco doing Phantom, that was with Tarja before she was fired from the band. Floor does a beautiful Phantom with Henk Poort on the Dutch TV SHOW Beste Zangers. It would be rewarding for you to watch her several performances on that show, as it showcases her versatility......she inhabits each song she does...in different genres and in different languages. My god, to have a voice like that. What a gift. And she’s done the hard work to hone it into a precision instrument. There are many amazing female singers in the world today, but I honestly have not heard one who can do so much with her voice, from opera, to a soft, lilting lullaby to a metal growl. Good Lord.

[@The13thZomber]

"And then you're left with this feeling that you really want to sit with". Yeah, I very rarely listen to a Nightwish album from start to finish for that reason. Some songs are so powerful you can't just jump straight to the next one. Most of the time I'll listen to 2-3 and then I'll be stuck with that 3rd song on repeat for a while. As a friend once said, you gotta treat Nightwish like a dessert.

[@shinobusora]

This is, quite possibly, one of the best reactions to this song on KZbin. You look like you've just been given the best gift ever, and then the emotional weight of the song hits you so much that you feel the absolute need to sit with it and feel it. So many reactors just kind of brush off the punch in the gut this song gives, but you simply can't. You feel it so deeply and appreciate the music so much in so many ways. Definitely one of the best reaction channels out there.

[@yourwinefamily1939]

Highly, highly recommend seeing Floor on all 7 episodes of Beste Zangers 2019 - sings in English, Dutch, German, Spanish covering opera, salsa, pop, and more - Just incredible. Two songs she did hit #1 on iTunes Europe immediately following the show. They cap off the last show with an amazing rendition of Phantom of the Opera with with Henk Poort, (who played in the Phantom in the Netherlands production.

[@DanasLilMakeup]

My dear gentleman, welcome to the world of Nightwish where every musician plays a part that is essential for the whole act to be brought to life. She Sings O Mío Bambino Caro, she sang that a couple of years ago, you should totally review that video you would absolutely love it. Thank you for being absolutely awesome.

[@gerbendekker6632]

5 minutes of silence after that? I join the party. Love your emotion.

[@bryansmith7238]

the absolute joy on this guys face.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

This is an ideal reaction video: 1) someone whose response you can see on their face and 2) who is able to observe things you haven't been aware of. Well done, sir

[@NetAndyCz]

This song is a masterpiece!

[@Leishtek]

This song is draining. I mean absolutely exhausting. What a rollercoaster. I mean, we can talk about how great Floor is, or the song composition, or the intricacies of the instruments, but I don't think we need to. You reacted perfectly. There is no real need to talk about and discuss it because you FEEL it. What a MASTERPIECE.

[@arendhoek3151]

I'm seeing this video more than a year after you published it. But better a late reaction than none I think. If you are trying to comprehend how the audience should cope with a 14 minute songe, keep in mind that in the 2015 Wembley setlist, Ghost Love Score (10+ mins) and The greatest show on Earth (22+ mins) were also included. That's almost an hour for 3 songs!! I'm lucky enough to see them live in Amsterdam coming November, but I'm pretty sure these 3 masterpieces won't be on the set list. At least not all of them. Maybe Ghost Love Score, cause that one is Floor's favorite. But I would love to see all three live.

[@robvanes693]

Thank you for your "speechless" reaction (from the Netherlands). The greatest show on earth is also awesome.

[@catsname509]

Now wait until you see and hear "The Greatest Show On Earth" live at Tampere. It is everything you expect and more! :)

[@black4pienus]

The first part is actually a young boy singing. You hear him later in the song again with spoken and whispered words. Floor's talent goes beyond sounding pretty. She makes you feel every note. I've seen her make so many grown men cry. She's such a gem, you just want to share her with the world.

[@nataliasalwa5686]

Make more, make more, MAKE MOOOOORRREEEEE!

[@Idefixu]

"7 Days to the Wolves", Wembley and "Weak Fantasy", Tampere, would be good examples of Floor and Marko together on vocals.

[@Rekhyt16642]

7 days to the wolves 😍😍😍

[@rhettkennedy3507]

Also, if you ever want to hear Marko by himself, check out "The Islander" from Tampere Live. Oh and BTW, Nightwish is almost always a dish best served live. Anf there is a ton of videos to chose from in that format. Wacken, Tampere and Wembley.

[@Idefixu]

@@rhettkennedy3507 NW is indeed best live. Talking about that: "All Hietala Power Trio" is playing today live on Twitch 19.20 hours Finnish time. They play Black Sabbath covers for 30 minutes. They already did the same yesterday. The chat was quite international. Everybody loved it! Marko, bass and vocals, his son Miro drums and brother Sakari/Zachary guitar. "Kuopio Rock Academy" on Twitch! About 3 hours of new bands, 3 or 4, before All Hietala Power Trio, Marko giving feedback to them.

[@justinhopcroft937]

@@rhettkennedy3507 I love the islander but personally I prefer while her lips are still red

[@Doppeldropper]

Floor singing cover of "Shallow" and "Winner" in Dutch tv series "Beste Zangers" could give you good idea of her great 'non metal' talents in other music genres 🤗

[@sean24688]

Nightwish is the best known band for the Symphonic Metal genre, which is the harmony of Opera/Theater/Orchestra with Metal. Try Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera is a great video that shows off Floor's amazing signing ability.

[@angelitabecerra]

The very first act where the lyrics were in the middle of the screen, that was a boy singing soprano. He's also the one who whispers in the middle. I thought it was Floor at first too because she's so talented and versatile.

[@42earthling]

Subscribed, it is so great to see how passionate you are. Be sure to check out Floor Jansen and Henk Poort on Beste zangers (translation - dear singers) where artists sing songs from and for each other. The final performance of this show was Floor and Henk doing the Phantom Of The Opera.

[@maxmattt]

As you'll see as you keep experiencing Nightwish, Floor and Marco are a vocal match made in heaven. He was great with Tarja, had to hold back at times with Anette as not to over power her, but with Floor I think he's found his ideal singing partner. Because she's got such a powerful and versatile voice he doesn't have to hold back.

[@meltharion316]

The first movement is a boy singing, London Choir I believe? In the studio version, he sings twice. Floor sings the second part of it live here in the third movement ("Sparkle ..."). Tuomas refers to himself a lot as Dead Boy (loss of childlike innocence). It was important for him to have the boy sing the first part, even though Floor is capable of it. Dead Boy is the narrator of that part and the whispered bits. I really enjoy your insight and reactions!

[@wkpPeroMi]

I get emotional every time I see this appearance in Wembley. One of the best from Nightwish. Thanks for your great videos. You are doing great. Marko is a wonderful singer, but Troy also sings. Marko and Troy made a beautiful acoustic version of "Wonderfull World". I tell you, you still have so much to discover with Nighwish. One of my favorite songs is "Dead Boy´s Poem". If you want to hear Nightwish really "hard", then I recommend "Yours is an empty hope", "Slaying the Dreamer" and "Romanticide". Of course all videos only with Floor. The earlier singers were great too, but that's the past. We live in the present and Floor is a goddess.

[@fk2106]

So refreshing and breathtaking to hear music of this creative and passionate quality. How your average "pop" music of today is so uncreative, boring and just the opposite of what Nightwish gives us!

[@My.Darkling]

Watching you flush a little, your voice break, you feeling the pain and power in every movement let me feel and cry like I was hearing this for the first time again, and I am so grateful to have shared this with you, even if you didn't know I was here.

[@barbiewright5727]

Their music makes you emotional no matter what you do lol. It's crazy how they're able to do that with most if not all of their songs. It's a rollercoaster indeed lol. I absolutely love it! Great reaction!

[@hobbyknight546]

Keep doing what you are doing. I feel Nightwish deserves to be better known in the U.S.

[@shadows-sweet-embrace]

Such a powerful performance. Such a sad song, it's so beautiful.

[@Khaotika]

The voice in the beginning is Guy Elliott, a treble (aka boy soprano) and comes from a backing track edit: and the bassists name is Marko (Marco) Hietala, if you've seen Nightwish's rendition of Phantom of the Opera that's Tarja, Nightwish's original female lead, and Marco.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Marko is a beast of a Phantom! I'd like to see a reaction to his "High Hopes" vocals!

[@vsGoliath96]

"Parted ways" might be the most polite way I think I've ever heard someone describe the Nightwish/Tarja split. Well done!

[@saram1802]

How do I take it as an audience member? I cry. Every time. Often unconsciously. The feelings are too many to keep them in and I find myself in tears too often, the kind of tears you notice only when you feel them flowing on your face. I feel their music and lyrics too deeply, they have so much emotion within and their shows are a true experience and journey, if only one truly abandons themselves to it. I totally understand your reaction, it's such a powerful piece and it's hard not to be moved by it in some way.

[@RaVAndres]

The feelings in that song, the void inside when the song comes to an end.... lucky that Floor have a lot of perfect songs out there (check 2019 Beste Zangers show with Floor). Greetings from Chile.

[@Amaranthos2]

I absolutely loved watching you listen along, hear her hit those high notes, go to your keys and check which note it was, go "wow..." and get back to listening Also, yeah man no worries, of you need to just sit there in silence for a minute before starting to do the dissection go for it...it's Nightwish, we get it, we all need a moment Edit: also, most of their albums are this way but their newest one in particular; "Human Nature" is one cohesive story, formatted as an entire album. It's all one single story told from beginning to end, from first song to last. Looking forward to seeing you "overwhelmed as an audience member" for that!

[@horscategorie]

As others have mentioned, The greatest show on earth is another epic you need to see.

[@colingreengrass6751]

I hope you get to do Storytime from Wacken 2013. Many would say it's their most pop like song, although it's not pop. Floors vocals are just great on that song. Also her very stripped back version if shallow on Bests Zangers is great. Along with Phantom of the Opera with Henk Poort. So much for you to discover. Loved your reaction to this great performance

[@somedigitalist7681]

Another fun reaction, though as others have noted, in the first section is a boy soprano not Floor. I'm going to cross post my song suggestions because I think they have interesting technical aspects in the vocals that you won't necessarily get from the fan favourites the rest of the Nightwish army will continue requesting: Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem live from Buenos Aires 2018 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68 ) is a great performance for showing Floor's ability to almost continuously alter her vocal configuration to smooth out the transitions between vocal colours. In her older performances she mostly tends to shift colours line to line, but here you will hear her configuration shift much more frequently, but it smaller steps. Nightwish - How's the Heart live acoustic for Planet Rock ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rXnIOme76thdE ) is another great one for showing Floor's ability to shift various aspects of her vocal configuration in real time. Also shows her deliberately using some pretty challenging configurations to achieve certain stylistic effects. It's a very technically demanding song to perform live in an acoustic format. Nightwish - Your's is an Empty Hope live from the Nightwish Cruise ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqW7ooiEd52tqLc ) Floor shows off her ability to do a false cord growl (it's her growling in the chorus) and some pretty hardcore distortion. And of course her take on Phantom of the Opera with Henk Poort is worth watching, especially if you appreciate all the subtle things she does with her interpretation to enhance the dynamic range of the piece.

[@bigg2988]

Looking for words to press home just how much I support these precise ideas for reaction and vocal analysis! Let's just say if you always speak as much living truth as here - you gotta run for president! [On a second thought... nah, don't. :))]

[@oolillemyoo4099]

Good choices and good explanations as to why each song is relevant. 100% the way to go for a voice teacher who is not only interested in hearing great songs, but also deferent examples of how versatile Floor and the band is :)

[@canyonfiller]

Nightwish- romanticide🤘 you'll love it

[@pamf.3290]

Such a beautiful, deeply personal, intimate, but openly painful & sad piece, written by Tuomas. What a poetic genius. The band, and especially Floor, pay perfect homage to it. It really leaves you feeling speechless. Brilliant reaction. Thank you.

[@razzledazzleist]

This song will go down as one of the best songs (and symphonic metal) of the modern era. When you hear this song live, in-person..it hits you like a truck. Marko Hietala is a legit legend in his own right. The guy has been around the European metal scene since the 80's with his band Tarot, and later he joined Nightwish. He also has solo records which are worth checking out. He is also a really great, funny guy who just loves music and performing. Also, have you listen/ seen The Phantom of the Opera with Tarja?

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Greetings from Finland & congrats for a great and informative reaction. After two of their most epic songs you simply cannot miss the 3rd one: Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth Live - (Legendado PT/Br) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Wkknh-nqydrLc And in case you want to do some research, this is a great article: Why Nightwish’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” is also one of the greatest songs medium.com/option-x/why-nightwishs-the-greatest-show-on-earth-is-also-one-of-the-greatest-songs-dfc703f658a3 P.S. To point out the precision of Tuomas' songwriting it takes exactly three minutes from when the young boy speaks the words "Now I only have three minutes and counting" to the point when Tuomas figuratively cuts his throat with his right hand.

[@wanmac31]

Jeshhh 😁🇫🇮🤘❤️ it will be All Pleasure to do that with this Gentleman🤘🇫🇮👍....cant wait....

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

I've seen, and heard this hundreds of time now, and it never fails to leave me speechless, and emotional. I think what gets me the most is in the 5th act when floor stands. She and Marko sing in harmony, on the first 2 lines, then the Las line floor goes up into a hi belt while Marko descends into a minor note..... so heart wrenching

[@lazaruslong697]

Whole 5th act is just too much for me. I am usually emotionally wrecked from the middle of 4th just from anticipation

[@momoohno4414]

It's a true joy and delight watching you fanboying over Nightwish!

[@mellchiril]

I cannot listen to this song without bawling my eyes out at the end... and that's amazing, not many songs can achieve that for me. As someone who appreciates theatrics... how awesome is that pendulum swinging constantly in the background? I can't help but be mesmerized by it... it actually seems to have force behind it and somehow it compliments the song imho. (Yes, I'm speaking as though I know things. No, I do not know anything about singing, or performing in general, but I can appreciate a great show.) I can tell you are an amazing lover of music, aside from being a voice teacher. This is a reaction, it might not be what you normally do after watching a video in terms of talking, but a genuine reaction will please your audience a lot and I feel like you delivered that magnificently. Floor sings in the Floor style of singing and it will leave you Floored. Also, I'm not sure how many times Floor has done Phantom yet, at least not recorded for KZbin videos. There's a good chance you saw the version with Tarja instead. She did sing it on Beste Zangers, but I know you're already aware of that, I saw it in the comments of Ghost Love Score and I'm sure I'd find it on this video as well. Please do check out Beste Zangers though, not just Floor, but a lot of them are absolutely amazing to listen to. Phantom just absolutely blew up during that show because of the magnificent performance they gave.

[@MisterJ56]

Man, like your reaction and I am glad you discovered Nightwish, The band is amazing and there are not many that can compete with (our) Dutch Floor. If you want another beautiful jaw dropping song, please listen to "Dead Boy Poem" (which brings tears in my eyes) of the 2018 concert in Buenos Aires Argentina: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68 Stay safe and greetings from the Neteherlands.

[@M11969]

Interesting facts about this performance: Toumas is performing without his inner ear monitors on. He still has a hard time hearing the lyrics. Marco and Empuu go check on him just to be sure he's okay.

[@572Btriode]

As Tuomas says himself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGeYXniom7qsjK8

[@vikviking4755]

Tuomas, Marko, Emppu

[@TheLsgaming]

Not entirely correct, they mute the vocals. Not the monitors completly

[@deb8105]

TheLsgaming - also he says himself the the vocals were on for this performance, for the first time in a while.

[@Melody-sc3mp]

He has said that he is no longer the person he was when he created this

[@hennieniceguy]

Great Comment Mike Goodrich thanks for this epic song and yeah NightWish is for me everything .

[@daniellenobrega182]

Thank you for these words!Nightwish songs are masterpieces!

[@BidonRacing]

One of the best Reaction i've ever seen about this song ! True feelings, true emotions, you dived into that song !!! Take everytime you need to live your mood cause 5 minutes of silence in a video is the best way to say "Thank you". It's the last time of your life you heard The P&P for the first time... you don't have to talk my friend :) Next step for you is to see it live hahaha

[@leopendent3291]

You really, really must listen to Shoemaker off their new album. If you think this leaves you speechless, just wait.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Strongly seconded. Especially if you're aware of the Eugene Shoemaker story.

[@Paul_C]

I hope he does the first disk from beginning to end, if only so show what an amazing composer/lyricist Tuomas is.

[@helenespaulding9372]

Leopendent 32 the entire album is a masterpiece.

[@leopendent3291]

@@helenespaulding9372 Yes, but I think if he listens to Shoemaker he may want to listen to it all.

[@NightwishRulz]

I was at this very show and I can honestly say it was phenomenal! Best night ever, the atmosphere was fantastic!

[@themisspultone]

Each a master of their craft, somehow the sum is still so much greater than the individual performer.

[@HeckinMoonMoon]

You described my first time listening to this song perfectly when you mentioned just wanting to sit with the feeling you got. It's such a powerful and emotional song. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dougmphilly]

Moon Moon the audience was spellbound afterwards as well.

[@mesi0r]

Your reactions are totally awesome :) If you could just react to all Floor's performances from Beste Zangers show where she does those delicous covers of Vilja Lied, Que Se Siente, Winner, Shallow, Phantom of the Opera with Henk Poort(please DO NOT DO Phantom first). Checking original versions before watching makes it even more tasty ^^ . Another two crazy good are Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session) and Romanticide. What is great, in each and every of those you will see different Floor :D

[@roadkill7314]

The keyboardist, Tuomas, is the composer of this great music. I believe he is truly a musical genius! I don't even consider myself part of the Nightwish army because this is not something I'd listen to driving around in my car but the musical genius behind this is undeniable. Fun to watch you discover great new music!

[@667radiance]

The bassplayer/singer is Marco Hietala. He has been singing for a loong time. He and his brother started the band Tarot and the first album The Spell of Iron came out 1986. Its a great band! :)