This song is indeed inspired by the story of those six Tongan boys, and their resilience, ingenuity, and that they not only were able to survive, but begin to thrive, including making musical instruments. It’s really about their human spirit, which resides in all of mankind.
Here's an excerpt from an interview with Tuomas: "While discussing the album’s sound, Holopainen mentioned that familiar NIGHTWISH elements remain intact - including band instruments, dual vocalists, choirs, and orchestra. However, he also revealed some experimentation, particularly with ’80s-inspired synth sounds on tracks four and seven. “The Children of ‘Ata,” track seven, particularly excited Holopainen. Based on a true story of children stranded on a desert island who cooperated to survive, it challenges the “Lord of the Flies” narrative. “It turned out even better than I expected,” Holopainen enthused." BTW, when you say "they are so clever" you really mean Tuomas.
Loving your reaction to the new album,Got the vinyl album,but not got a record player yet,. I'll also getting the cd . looking forward to the instrumental cd.🤘🏴
Ok so I've been watching your Nightwish reactions from the beginning. I never subscribed because I was impatient with all the stoppages. I apologize. Your insights and enthusiasm have won me over. New subscriber here and proud of it! Thanks for everything. Enjoy the rest of the album! Spider Silk, The Weave ( which has clever lyrics that reverse. First line is last line and even the melody. So Cool! ), and the next song, Something Whispered Follow Me are , as you say - FIRE!
This song is indeed inspired by the story of those six Tongan boys, and their resilience, ingenuity, and that they not only were able to survive, but begin to thrive, including making musical instruments. It’s really about their human spirit, which resides in all of mankind.
Yup, nailed it. That story is precisely what the song is about.
Actually, the Lord of the Flies is a 1954 debut novel of British author William Golding. The movie came in 1963 and was remade in 1990.
Another amazing reaction! It's a great pleasure when reactors dive into the Nightwish lyrics and find so many layers of meanings.
Well said!
Wow, thanks for this amazing reaction, translation, dive in into this song ...your reactions on this record is on a whole different level. Thank you.
Thank you too!
Here's an excerpt from an interview with Tuomas:
"While discussing the album’s sound, Holopainen mentioned that familiar NIGHTWISH elements remain intact - including band instruments, dual vocalists, choirs, and orchestra. However, he also revealed some experimentation, particularly with ’80s-inspired synth sounds on tracks four and seven.
“The Children of ‘Ata,” track seven, particularly excited Holopainen. Based on a true story of children stranded on a desert island who cooperated to survive, it challenges the “Lord of the Flies” narrative. “It turned out even better than I expected,” Holopainen enthused."
BTW, when you say "they are so clever" you really mean Tuomas.
The Weave is NEARRRRRRRR
Yup
The book the Lord of the Flies actually pre-dates the events of the Children of Ata by about ten years. Great reaction to a brilliant song 🤘
You nailed it Amie! Even by your lofty standards this reaction is TOPS! Looking forward the 'The Weave'....
Thank you
Loving your reaction to the new album,Got the vinyl album,but not got a record player yet,. I'll also getting the cd . looking forward to the instrumental cd.🤘🏴
🤗🍒🤘🏻😘 well done again although I personally think, a bit too many stops Amiek
That's what happens when I break songs down. :)
Much love
Still listening 300 watts a speaker,by the way got good neighbours lol🎉
Ha ha, I love it
Long before the Korean moves ,the violence was more in your mind in Lord of the fly's.A statement about how civilization could break down ,very easly
Red in tooth, red in claw is from a Tennyson poem. My favorite song after lanternlight❤
Ok so I've been watching your Nightwish reactions from the beginning. I never subscribed because I was impatient with all the stoppages. I apologize. Your insights and enthusiasm have won me over. New subscriber here and proud of it! Thanks for everything. Enjoy the rest of the album! Spider Silk, The Weave ( which has clever lyrics that reverse. First line is last line and even the melody. So Cool! ), and the next song, Something Whispered Follow Me are , as you say - FIRE!
Thanks for subbing! That means a lot to me. Much love ❤️
Basically this is the opposite of lord of the flies. In LOTF kids became feral, form factions, fight... Cihlden of Ata were the exact opposite.
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This song should have been the first single. It's the perfect single