Annette's studio version is nice and sweet. I think my grand children will like it. But I much prefer Floor's live version from Wacken. My daughter and I saw Floor singing Storytime in Wembley, London two weeks ago. What an experience!
Stop hating on Annette, people. In fact, don't hate on any of the singers. Each one brought their own unique sound to NW and I just don't see what the big deal is and why people are strangling each other through the internet. If you don't like a certain era or album, don't listen to it. Simple.
i agree Tuomas is a music master mind and he picked the songs that will enhance the attributes of each singer i can not imagine Tarja singing song of my self or bye bye beautiful or Annette singing walking in the air or sleeping sun an the new album whit Floor is beautiful there is no i in nightwish all of them are the band Marco Enpuu Jukka Floor and Tuomas
I'm a new Nightwish fan and after reading comment sections of various Nightwish songs, I think I'm one of those few who like all the three lead singers
I like all the singers as well. However, I won’t lie, Imaginaerum was the last Nightwish album I’ve fully listened to. I kinda lost interest when Annette got booted and what I heard of EFMB just didn’t do it for me.
Tbh I was kinda baffled like who really cares if it sounds good fam. Sometimes avid fans care about the weirdest stuff, I'm just hear to jam not know the drummers favorite snack at 3am.
Annete was awesome. Her two albums are fucking amazing. Shows a lot about the talent of Tuomas and his compositions, the music he wrote for her to sing is stellar.
momentarily! Tarjas songs?perfect. Anettes songs?perfect. Anette can't sing Tarjas songs like her,Tarja wouldn't song Anettes songs like her. Every singer has his own magic.Love them both
She’s the most under-appreciated vocalist, but the two albums she was in are Nightwish’s peak songwriting. This song alone tops the next two albums they have made, with the exceptions of tracks, The Greatest Show on Earth, Endlessness, and Pan. With that said, Anette original’ed Nightwish’s best offerings. :)
@@Aretiarcticmonkeys I really miss Anette. I was so heartbroken when they fired her. It took me a long time to say maybe Nightwish can be okay without her but it truly was never the same
Yea, she didnt have the vocal range or power of the other singers, past and present, but her voice was perfectly suited to the songs they chose, and very melodic. Like if a disney princess sand heavy metal, and I mean that as a compliment.
While Annette is arguably the least talented singer of the three (It's a rediculously high bar), she undoubtably brought out the best in Toumas, Dark Passion Play and Imaginarium are easily the best Nightwish Albums and Annette had a huge amount to do with that. This song and Eva are Annette's best performances.
They all brought their own unique sound to Nightwish. Be it Tarja, Annette, or Floor. Even Marco and Troy. They all have left a mark, all are exceptionally talented singers. I thank all members of the band, for the music and the great memories that go o with all of their songs.
Anette got a lot of hate because she wasn't Tarja, but songs like these suit both her and the band perfectly. Although she couldn't do songs such as Ghost love Score, her voice helped Nightwish to evolve as a band and create a more complex sound.
The glint in Anette's eyes when she bite into the apple is pure mischief . Nightwish have had three very talented lead singers who took the band forward onto bigger things . They all have their own different styles which are stunning and powerful . Tarja . Anette and Floor have bought their own style to Nightwish and they have all made Nightwish who they are today a totally outstanding band which I never tire listening to .
A lot of fans really have panned Annette. But the songs she did with Nightwish will stand the test of time. Especially for me the song Amaranth. It’s beautiful yet powerfull. A rock ballade possibly. It should be part of the set more
The ironic thing to me is that the same fans that pan her think the “genius” that hired her based on a one song audition can’t do do anything wrong. Either Tuomas was an idiot for hiring this “awful” singer, or he knew exactly what he was doing and hired a fantastic singer that gave them what they needed to exit the having grown stale Tarja era.
This song was and is a blast, it fits Annette's voice very well and she kills it. The whole album Imaginaerum was masterpiece just like Dark Passion Play. Annette brought a lot of fresh air and contributed greatly, just as Tarja did and Floor now does. Pure talent and hard work coming from all of them for us to enjoy and not to bitch about. Enjoy music, people. ❤️
After revisiting all of NW albums after a whole time I came to conclusion that Anette is my favourite singer and somehow Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum are my top albums
"Storytime" It was the night before When all through the world No words, no dreams Then one day A writer by a fire Imagined all of Gaia Took a journey into a child-man's heart... A painter on the shore Imagined all the world Within a snowflake on his palm Unframed by poetry A canvas of awe Planet Earth falling back into the stars I am the voice of Never, Never Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan A silent kite against the blue, blue sky Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real Every memory that you hold dear I am the journey I am the destination I am the home The tale that reads you A way to taste the night The elusive high Follow the madness Alice you know once did Imaginarium, a dream emporium! Caress the tales And they will dream you real A storyteller's game Lips that intoxicate The core of all life Is a limitless chest of tales... I am the voice of Never, Never Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan A silent kite against the blue, blue sky Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real Every memory that you hold dear I am the voice of Never, Never Land The innocence, the dreams of every man Searching heavens for another earth... I am the voice of Never, Never Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan A silent kite against the blue, blue sky Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real Every memory that you hold dear
I just got into this band at the start of lockdown and I listened to the most recent album constantly. I love the current line-up, and now I'm also discovering the history, and that of course everyone who was in the band has stamped their own personality and specific genius onto it. It's an amazing journey. Thank you very much for your wonderful art.
Same with me. I'm 67 and haven't fallen in love with a 'rock group' in years. Came across them accidentally while watching the Phantom of the Opera video and fell in love with this group. Love this song
Love all the albums nightwish have ever made and been a loyal fan since day #1, but this one really special album. It really takes you somewhere. You can watch each video released, or, close your eyes and listen to the CD and either way, you are in wonderland. Not many albums can do that. This is one of those very special few. Thank you all of nightwish for the years of sharing your art, your visions and your music with us.
To me, this is Nightwish in their prime and Anette’s time in the band is probably my favorite era even though that is not a popular opinion to have. She brought such diversity/character and her voice was used in so many ways. They are all amazing musicians and hope them to have continued success, but the newer albums with Floor have been very underwhelming to me and I feel they aren’t using her vocally the way I thought. They seem to be going more into the experimental folk direction while Anette’s new solo stuff and Dark Element project actually have more of an edge and power metal vibes like OLD Nightwish (Oceanborn/Wishmaster era). It’s all personal preference, but I have always found Anette to be criminally underrated/undervalued.
Heh.. if you filter out the noise on UA-cam, you will find your opinion to be shared by A LOT of Nightwish fans. The band definitely hit their peak of creativity with Anette in the band, and compared to Floor's two albums with them, they are miles apart. As you say, their albums with Floor is very underwhelming as a whole.
Chiming in because I just got done defending Anette on a different video. The Floor fanboys are tough to deal with sometimes. But I assume they're probably young/new-to-the-band and haven't taken the time to get to know Tarja and Anette. Floor might technically be the best of the three (she's amazing, really!), but like some of the others have said, Nightwish's latest albums are... *meh* (I know- heresy, but, that's how I feel). Difficult for me to get all the way through Human. :II: Nature in one sitting. I was on the edge of joining the digital concert and after hearing the album, I'm glad I saved my money. Maybe it'll grow on me over time. However it goes, the Floor-only fanboys need to realize there's a whole wonderful back catalog of Nightwish that deserves love and attention as well.
Of course Anette will go more towards power metal, she's working with Jani Limataiinen. I hope that alliance someday brings to reality a duet Anette -Timo Kotipelto. I don't know why I've always wanted that since the first time I heard her.
The most beatiful song of Nightwish even today! With this song I cried, I haved fun, I rememberd when my childhood, when I have a dream, being a musician and travel the world, I dont' know. With this song I feel that magic still exists 😢
I've been a Nightwish-fan since 2005 and honestly I never understood the hate Annette received. Her heavily pop-influenced style allowed the band to play with other sounds and vibes compared to Tarja's heavy operatic vocals and it forced Tuomas and the rest of the band to up their own game to keep the high quality going on. Also, Annette's voice is just plain nice. It's crisp and clear with good control and range. That being said, she does struggle with keeping the volume consistent I feel like.
For a reason I don't know I just learned about this song in Oct 2022. Since then I listen to it every day. And when the orchestra hits at 2:12 I'm all tears. Every single time. I had the chance of seeing them live and guess what? Couldn't hold the tears again. FFS, how is that possible? This song comes with me until my last breath. Thanks Nightwish 🙌🏻
Maid in Finland Anette Olzon does a fantastic job in singing this song along with the performance with all of the band members; Storytime (from IMAGINAERUM) is a really high quality video with great musicians and superb voice. :)
Being a metalhead that's not into symphonic metal nor Nightwish (I first listened the with Tarja, didn't like it and decided to forget their existence till now) I really don't understand the whole problem with Annette. Yes, her voice is kind of pop-ish but come on... she is not the first singer in symphonic metal with a pop-ish voice/style (Amaranthe anyone?... and this is from the top of my head). Yes, I can understand the issue for the band about her having problems performing Tarja's catalog but Annette does have a good voice. I just listened Imaginaerum and I do think its a good album which was a surprise for me. She does a really good job on it and have a hard time picturing Tarja or even Floor performing the character as well in songs like Scaretale. Annette's voice and the way she sings on it just suits the song perfectly. Having heard Floor's and Annette's versions of Storytime I kind of like a bit more Annette's. Back again yes, I do think that Floor is way more versatile than Annette as a singer which gives her the ability to give songs so many layers while performing, IMHO the more "simple" approach and voice of Annette serves the song better.
Música eletrizante! Um dos melhores trabalhos do Nightwish, ainda em sua fase com a Anette Olzon a frente dos vocais do grupo. Fizeram um grande disco, "Imaginaerum" é uma obra-prima que a banda nunca vai superar.
Human. :||: nature é muito superior ao Imaginaerum. A Anette cantava muito! Mas a Floor trouxe o Nightwish de volta para o local que nunca deveria ter saído.
This album will always be a favorite to fans, the dark elements of dreams and nightmares mixed with Annette and Marcos vocals and toumas composed music ❤️🎶
One thing I love about every era is how good composer Tuomas is (not only talking about the lyrics). It doesn't matter who was singing he made the perfect songs for them. Dark Passion Play had it's ups and downs because it was already writed (for Tarja's voice) but every single one of the singers' voices had their special moments and fits in their albums. I'm a Nightwish fan since day 1 and I love all of the singers that were part of their history (even when Tarja is my favourite singer beside all of this) (Sorry for my english, I'm autodidact and I'm still learning)
Imaginaerum was written specifically for Annette's voice; no one will ever sing the songs off it better than she will. That's just how it is. This album and Dark Passion Play got me into Nightwish
I am the voice of Never, Never Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan, A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky, Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real, Every memory that you hold dear
It was this song on Sirius XM that hooked me on Nightwish... Every singer has brought their own charm and style, and each song is written for their voices. In 2013 my wife and I arouse from the stage at our Wedding Reception and walked down the steps to the dance floor to this song. It was so amazingly beautiful and was such a surprise for the guest. My wife has sense passed on but I still love to play this song and remember the most amazing day of my life.
Annette really brought something to the band and she’s great in this. But IMO Floor elevates this song in the live recordings - brings an extra aggression that fits it so well, without losing its subtlety, makes it even more special.
I agree with everything you said and then some. When this song is played live and sung by Floor it makes the album version sound completely generic. Same thing goes for The Greatest Show on Earth. I hate the album version but I love the live one.
больше 10 лет я восхищаюсь этой песней. КЛИП ЭТО НЕЧТО. НЕОБЫЧНО. Именно это и восхищает, видеоряд с историей из бэкстейдж, который показывает труд современных лицедеев и как создаются ШЕДЕВРЫ, - даёт понимание текста песни. Да, ребята поистине волшебники. И то что они выдают на нам на сцене, - плоды трудов их и их команды, они рассказывают нам истории со сцены, делая это ярко и незабываемо, заставляя оживать наше воображение. СПАСИБО ВАМ!!!!!!
Listening to two albums of Nightwish with Anette, I catch myself thinking: Anette was at the right time, in the right place. For me personally, DPP and Imaginarium are the best albums after Tarja. And Floor is a separate story.
All Three Nightwish Vocalists Are Amazing!!! Each Era With Them Touches My Soul In A Different Way... Annette Didn't Deserve All The Hate She Got!!! "Dark Passion Play" and "Imaginaerum" Are PERFECTS!!!!
IMO this is his lyrical best. I just love the lyrics to this song. It kicks ass musically as well. I love hearing it live! The live version is so much better than the album version.
This song is really fantastic! I'm still listening to this. There are Anette, Jukka and Marco too. I watched also the movie and it was just great, I had tears in my eyes, well done Mr Tuomas, more movies please. All singers are amazing 👏 Tarja, lovely Anette and Floor. I really admire Floor, she is so strong and elegant women. Although Anette is so lovely and colorful woman. I don't compare them, they are georgous in their own way. I'm proud of every one of them! There should be a big album or video document or photo book with all of them till nowadays. Because all of these people have the huge participation in this incredible music ❤️🎵 Happy New Year Everyone!
This is the first song by Nightwish that I listened to. It didn’t leave me for 10 years and now I’m finally fully into Nightwish. Thanks to you Annette to bringing me to this imperium of incredible music!
i have loved all 3 iterations of Nightwish, the Tarja era was awesome, you can feel the youthfulness of the band in their rapid riffs the Annette era was awesome with a more "pop" sound, playfulness and experimentation with things like jazz the Floor era is awesome with a delicious blend of everything that came before and even more experimentation. LONG LIVE NIGHTWISH!
Great Voice Annette, I like her, and I think that Floor Jansen is going to do a great work. Tarja was great too, but I think the band is been doing a good work, and I like what they been doing.
A Floor é literalmente o motivo do Nightwish não ter caído no esquecimento depois da Anette. A forma como ela se entrega é ímpar. O show do Wacken 2013 é uma das melhores apresentações ao vivo da banda.
That's cause he composed it with her vocal style in mind. With dark passion play he had already been composing so it didn't necessarily fit her voice as well as this album
Lyrics: It was the night before When all through the world No words, no dreams, then one day A writer by a fire Imagined all Gaia Took a journey into a child-man’s heart A painter on the shore Imagined all the world Within a snowflake on his palm Unframed by poetry A canvas of awe Planet Earth falling back into the stars I am the voice of Never-Never-Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan A silent kite against the blue, blue sky Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real Every memory that you hold dear I am the journey I am the destination I am the home The tale that reads you A way to taste the night The elusive high Follow the madness Alice, you know once did Imaginarium A dream emporium Caress the tales And they will dream you real A storyteller’s game Lips that intoxicate The core of all life is a limitless chest of tales I am the voice of Never-Never-Land The innocence, the dreams of every man I am the empty crib of Peter Pan A silent kite against the blue, blue sky Every chimney, every moonlit sight I am the story that will read you real Every memory that you hold dear I am the voice of Never-Never-Land The innocence, the dreams of every man Searching heavens for another Earth (repeat ch.)
People can hate whatever they want and be miserable if they want. But I really enjoyed both albums with Annette, they are really good albums and the balads sounds beautiful with her voice.
Stand your ground and never surrender! Resist the mob. We can all love Floor without hating Anette. Without Anette, there may have never been a Floor-led Nightwish.
Annette is my favorite Nightwish era. Maybe I’m biased because it was Amaranth that introduced me to NW. It introduced me to Tarja’s era as well. I’ve heard Floor and she sounds great, but I haven’t really been into NW much since Imaginaerum. What little I heard of the album after that just didn’t really appeal to me.
Wow..this is amazing..very intense and stirring....I am an old man but I am very glad I found these guys.....they are awesome and their video productions are some of the very best I have ever seen..mini movies that are better than the stuff you pay to see in the theaters.
The more I listen to the latest Nightwish material, the more I appreciate this stuff and everything before. And the more I grow to like Anette and reconsider some of my earlier impressions about her.
Многие считают, что Nightwish с Анетт не тот, но это не правда, лучше её Storytime никто не споет. Тарья, Анетт или Флор - это просто три разные эпохи группы и все три великолепны...
I just heard this song for the first time on the P.A. just before a Babymetal concert last night. Loved it!! And I've been trying to find it ever since. Nightwish seemed like the right vibe and a few hours of searching and I've finally found it!! Found me a new band in the process.
To me Imaginaerum remains one of the favorite albums ever and Annete is really something 🔥 The movie is great btw though I one watched it for Ilkka Villi the whole picture is just wow.
Love this video!!! Love Nightwish!! God bless Floor with her recovery. Anette just did another cd with a band called Ultima Grace. It's fantastic!!! She is in high demand.
i love how every nightwish album fits to the singer! This song is perfect for Annette!
That is because of the keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen. He writes the songs.
@@jonplaud Yeah, this guy is a Genius!
Nightwish-Storytime is very best👍😎🎶🎤🎧❤️🤩🔥!
Annette's studio version is nice and sweet. I think my grand children will like it. But I much prefer Floor's live version from Wacken. My daughter and I saw Floor singing Storytime in Wembley, London two weeks ago. What an experience!
True. This one and Turn Loose The Mermaid just hit me different🖤
Stop hating on Annette, people. In fact, don't hate on any of the singers. Each one brought their own unique sound to NW and I just don't see what the big deal is and why people are strangling each other through the internet. If you don't like a certain era or album, don't listen to it. Simple.
+Carolyn Quinn (Dustykey1317) just a shame its that much harder to hear Annette ;)
i agree Tuomas is a music master mind and he picked the songs that will enhance the attributes of each singer i can not imagine Tarja singing song of my self or bye bye beautiful or Annette singing walking in the air or sleeping sun an the new album whit Floor is beautiful there is no i in nightwish all of them are the band Marco Enpuu Jukka Floor and Tuomas
For my opinion Annette is a gr8t singer. the songs in her voice are my favorite
People just don't like change I suppose.
Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum are my favorite albuns ♥
I'm a new Nightwish fan and after reading comment sections of various Nightwish songs, I think I'm one of those few who like all the three lead singers
i also like the 3 singers (but the best one was absolutely marko =))
I like all the singers as well. However, I won’t lie, Imaginaerum was the last Nightwish album I’ve fully listened to. I kinda lost interest when Annette got booted and what I heard of EFMB just didn’t do it for me.
I like all three singers as well.
Tbh I was kinda baffled like who really cares if it sounds good fam. Sometimes avid fans care about the weirdest stuff, I'm just hear to jam not know the drummers favorite snack at 3am.
@zoidsfan12 heheh, cold pizza at 3am slaps though
Annette was awesome. This is one of their best songs.
Have you watched the movie?
Ss vbnmbdxs bbb
Annete was awesome. Her two albums are fucking amazing. Shows a lot about the talent of Tuomas and his compositions, the music he wrote for her to sing is stellar.
@@Ridd333 Yep, she's sadly not so great live.
да согласен, Анэт Олсон , сторитайм самое лучшее это её пестня,..!!!
Probably my favorite Nightwish' song
This and Nemo are tied for me, despite being sung by two different singers. Both Annette and Tarja brought their own styles to Nightwish.
I still love moondance
Tarja: The sorceress
Anette: The dark fairy
Floor: The valkyrie
Floor: The Greatest Ever?
@@023achilles nope.
@@artto9839 Who is a better female metal vocalist?
@@Malpheron vocalist of Jinjer
@@artto9839 that is one of the few answers I will accept. Have a good day.
momentarily! Tarjas songs?perfect. Anettes songs?perfect.
Anette can't sing Tarjas songs like her,Tarja wouldn't song Anettes songs like her.
Every singer has his own magic.Love them both
and then there's floor that can sing both singers songs.
@@druidofthefang floor>tarja
@@paulvarus859 she sings not good, looks childish...
Tarya look much more cool, talanted
I hear it...
Nono... I do not like it, atmosphere... no...
@@druidofthefang yes the badwan
She’s the most under-appreciated vocalist, but the two albums she was in are Nightwish’s peak songwriting. This song alone tops the next two albums they have made, with the exceptions of tracks, The Greatest Show on Earth, Endlessness, and Pan. With that said, Anette original’ed Nightwish’s best offerings. :)
Anette's performance here is mind blowing not just music-wise, but also in artistic terms. This dark fairy she personifies is really something!
I prefer Annete than Floor.
i love her, she was perfection in this whole album!
Annette is the one.
@@Aretiarcticmonkeys I really miss Anette. I was so heartbroken when they fired her. It took me a long time to say maybe Nightwish can be okay without her but it truly was never the same
@@Joviaero Totally agree. Tarja and Anette were great match to the band.
This is the first time I've gotten around to listening to Anette-era Nightwish, and I'm
VERY impressed.
me too, man. Discovered it yesterday and now it's my fav Nightwish song (been raised in Tarja's era)
Yea, she didnt have the vocal range or power of the other singers, past and present, but her voice was perfectly suited to the songs they chose, and very melodic. Like if a disney princess sand heavy metal, and I mean that as a compliment.
While Annette is arguably the least talented singer of the three (It's a rediculously high bar), she undoubtably brought out the best in Toumas, Dark Passion Play and Imaginarium are easily the best Nightwish Albums and Annette had a huge amount to do with that.
This song and Eva are Annette's best performances.
They all brought their own unique sound to Nightwish. Be it Tarja, Annette, or Floor. Even Marco and Troy. They all have left a mark, all are exceptionally talented singers. I thank all members of the band, for the music and the great memories that go o with all of their songs.
Anette got a lot of hate because she wasn't Tarja, but songs like these suit both her and the band perfectly. Although she couldn't do songs such as Ghost love Score, her voice helped Nightwish to evolve as a band and create a more complex sound.
The Escapist is probably one of my favorites!! This too!!
Actually Annette's version of nemo is my favorite
@@maxrav1831 You’re right, I’ve edited my comment
I really like her voice here and on Amaranth
Annette is Imaginarium.
The glint in Anette's eyes when she bite into the apple is pure mischief . Nightwish have had three very talented lead singers who took the band forward onto bigger things . They all have their own different styles which are stunning and powerful . Tarja . Anette and Floor have bought their own style to Nightwish and they have all made Nightwish who they are today a totally outstanding band which I never tire listening to .
A lot of fans really have panned Annette. But the songs she did with Nightwish will stand the test of time. Especially for me the song Amaranth. It’s beautiful yet powerfull. A rock ballade possibly. It should be part of the set more
Tui lo buyuruw. 🎉e
The ironic thing to me is that the same fans that pan her think the “genius” that hired her based on a one song audition can’t do do anything wrong. Either Tuomas was an idiot for hiring this “awful” singer, or he knew exactly what he was doing and hired a fantastic singer that gave them what they needed to exit the having grown stale Tarja era.
Without overreacting, one of the best produced song video spot I have ever seen in my 54 years.
Got into nightwish a few months ago and JUST listened to this whole album. Its definitely my favorite album!
Anette,Tarja,Flor.All singers lovely(sorry for my english,I am from Russia)
Black Hen. 🚬
your English is good ..all people
know what You mine
and we think the same
All another ..individual and very good
Какая разница кто и что ты , тут искусство ....
No worries! Your English is fine. You're already much better than me. I can only speak one language.
Don't worry you're not alone my english is also not very good because I'm from Czechia 🇨🇿
I've only heard this song live with floor. This was awesome. Annette definitely brought it home on this one
This is a masterpiece, and for me, by far, Nightwish's best work
The best Nightwish song period. Amazing job by Anette.
Nightwish has the best videos and the freshest music. Love them, love their style!
This song was and is a blast, it fits Annette's voice very well and she kills it. The whole album Imaginaerum was masterpiece just like Dark Passion Play. Annette brought a lot of fresh air and contributed greatly, just as Tarja did and Floor now does. Pure talent and hard work coming from all of them for us to enjoy and not to bitch about. Enjoy music, people. ❤️
Белоснежка в этом клипе просто великолепна! Очень эпическая музыка и видеоряд просто выдирает душу! Молодцы!
After revisiting all of NW albums after a whole time I came to conclusion that Anette is my favourite singer and somehow Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum are my top albums
Annette is amazing, also one of the most magnificent Nightwish songs.
Anette, you are beautiful and you did an amazing job in Nightwish. I hope you know that you are well loved by so many of us Nightwish fans 🥰💕
"Storytime"
It was the night before
When all through the world
No words, no dreams
Then one day
A writer by a fire
Imagined all of Gaia
Took a journey into a child-man's heart...
A painter on the shore
Imagined all the world
Within a snowflake on his palm
Unframed by poetry
A canvas of awe
Planet Earth falling back into the stars
I am the voice of Never, Never Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A silent kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear
I am the journey
I am the destination
I am the home
The tale that reads you
A way to taste the night
The elusive high
Follow the madness
Alice you know once did
Imaginarium, a dream emporium!
Caress the tales
And they will dream you real
A storyteller's game
Lips that intoxicate
The core of all life
Is a limitless chest of tales...
I am the voice of Never, Never Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A silent kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear
I am the voice of Never, Never Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
Searching heavens for another earth...
I am the voice of Never, Never Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A silent kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear
I just got into this band at the start of lockdown and I listened to the most recent album constantly. I love the current line-up, and now I'm also discovering the history, and that of course everyone who was in the band has stamped their own personality and specific genius onto it. It's an amazing journey. Thank you very much for your wonderful art.
Same with me. I'm 67 and haven't fallen in love with a 'rock group' in years. Came across them accidentally while watching the Phantom of the Opera video and fell in love with this group. Love this song
Love all the albums nightwish have ever made and been a loyal fan since day #1, but this one really special album. It really takes you somewhere. You can watch each video released, or, close your eyes and listen to the CD and either way, you are in wonderland. Not many albums can do that. This is one of those very special few.
Thank you all of nightwish for the years of sharing your art, your visions and your music with us.
This song fits perfect for Anette's voice. Wonderful.
To me, this is Nightwish in their prime and Anette’s time in the band is probably my favorite era even though that is not a popular opinion to have. She brought such diversity/character and her voice was used in so many ways.
They are all amazing musicians and hope them to have continued success, but the newer albums with Floor have been very underwhelming to me and I feel they aren’t using her vocally the way I thought. They seem to be going more into the experimental folk direction while Anette’s new solo stuff and Dark Element project actually have more of an edge and power metal vibes like OLD Nightwish (Oceanborn/Wishmaster era).
It’s all personal preference, but I have always found Anette to be criminally underrated/undervalued.
Heh.. if you filter out the noise on UA-cam, you will find your opinion to be shared by A LOT of Nightwish fans. The band definitely hit their peak of creativity with Anette in the band, and compared to Floor's two albums with them, they are miles apart. As you say, their albums with Floor is very underwhelming as a whole.
Still like Nightwish the most with Tarja. Simply because it was more unique in my view and I like opera ;)
Best Nightwish album, Imaginaerum. Err who was the singer again?
Chiming in because I just got done defending Anette on a different video. The Floor fanboys are tough to deal with sometimes. But I assume they're probably young/new-to-the-band and haven't taken the time to get to know Tarja and Anette. Floor might technically be the best of the three (she's amazing, really!), but like some of the others have said, Nightwish's latest albums are... *meh* (I know- heresy, but, that's how I feel). Difficult for me to get all the way through Human. :II: Nature in one sitting. I was on the edge of joining the digital concert and after hearing the album, I'm glad I saved my money. Maybe it'll grow on me over time. However it goes, the Floor-only fanboys need to realize there's a whole wonderful back catalog of Nightwish that deserves love and attention as well.
Of course Anette will go more towards power metal, she's working with Jani Limataiinen. I hope that alliance someday brings to reality a duet Anette -Timo Kotipelto. I don't know why I've always wanted that since the first time I heard her.
I think this is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. I listen to it every day and I never get tired of it.
For me, it's certainly motivational! I used to listen to it on the way to work for months!
The most beatiful song of Nightwish even today!
With this song I cried, I haved fun, I rememberd when my childhood, when I have a dream, being a musician and travel the world, I dont' know.
With this song I feel that magic still exists 😢
All three of NW singers are magical. Nuff said.
I agree. Tarja, Anette and Marco are the best.
Pirates, a witch, and an officer in guitar.. Great combination. great taste. this band is great!
I've been a Nightwish-fan since 2005 and honestly I never understood the hate Annette received. Her heavily pop-influenced style allowed the band to play with other sounds and vibes compared to Tarja's heavy operatic vocals and it forced Tuomas and the rest of the band to up their own game to keep the high quality going on. Also, Annette's voice is just plain nice. It's crisp and clear with good control and range.
That being said, she does struggle with keeping the volume consistent I feel like.
For a reason I don't know I just learned about this song in Oct 2022. Since then I listen to it every day. And when the orchestra hits at 2:12 I'm all tears. Every single time. I had the chance of seeing them live and guess what? Couldn't hold the tears again. FFS, how is that possible? This song comes with me until my last breath. Thanks Nightwish 🙌🏻
Thought I was the only one who cried throughout this song! It's absolutely fantastic.
Sounds like it found its way to reach you!
Maid in Finland Anette Olzon does a fantastic job in singing this song along with the performance with all of the band members; Storytime (from IMAGINAERUM) is a really high quality video with great musicians and superb voice. :)
Being a metalhead that's not into symphonic metal nor Nightwish (I first listened the with Tarja, didn't like it and decided to forget their existence till now) I really don't understand the whole problem with Annette. Yes, her voice is kind of pop-ish but come on... she is not the first singer in symphonic metal with a pop-ish voice/style (Amaranthe anyone?... and this is from the top of my head). Yes, I can understand the issue for the band about her having problems performing Tarja's catalog but Annette does have a good voice. I just listened Imaginaerum and I do think its a good album which was a surprise for me. She does a really good job on it and have a hard time picturing Tarja or even Floor performing the character as well in songs like Scaretale. Annette's voice and the way she sings on it just suits the song perfectly. Having heard Floor's and Annette's versions of Storytime I kind of like a bit more Annette's. Back again yes, I do think that Floor is way more versatile than Annette as a singer which gives her the ability to give songs so many layers while performing, IMHO the more "simple" approach and voice of Annette serves the song better.
Tolles Lied, tolles Video. Die Stimme von Anette passt ganz genau zu diesem Song. Einfach super.
Still their best album. Annette gave them a different tool to use and Tuomas delivered perfectly
Música eletrizante! Um dos melhores trabalhos do Nightwish, ainda em sua fase com a Anette Olzon a frente dos vocais do grupo. Fizeram um grande disco, "Imaginaerum" é uma obra-prima que a banda nunca vai superar.
Human. :||: nature é muito superior ao Imaginaerum.
A Anette cantava muito! Mas a Floor trouxe o Nightwish de volta para o local que nunca deveria ter saído.
@@GugaMalakian imaginareum the crítica IS the second BEST álbum nightwish
@@GugaMalakianTarja >= Anette >>>> Floor
La voz de Anette es increíble!!
This album will always be a favorite to fans, the dark elements of dreams and nightmares mixed with Annette and Marcos vocals and toumas composed music ❤️🎶
One thing I love about every era is how good composer Tuomas is (not only talking about the lyrics). It doesn't matter who was singing he made the perfect songs for them. Dark Passion Play had it's ups and downs because it was already writed (for Tarja's voice) but every single one of the singers' voices had their special moments and fits in their albums. I'm a Nightwish fan since day 1 and I love all of the singers that were part of their history (even when Tarja is my favourite singer beside all of this)
(Sorry for my english, I'm autodidact and I'm still learning)
As a symphonic/power metal fan who consumed a lot of material from pre-2010s, I can easily say that Tuomas is a master in his field.
Imaginaerum was written specifically for Annette's voice; no one will ever sing the songs off it better than she will. That's just how it is. This album and Dark Passion Play got me into Nightwish
I agree. I generally prefer Floor, especially for songs like Last Ride of the Day, but I do think Annette's voice is best for this song.
I am the voice of Never, Never Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan,
A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky,
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real,
Every memory that you hold dear
It was this song on Sirius XM that hooked me on Nightwish... Every singer has brought their own charm and style, and each song is written for their voices. In 2013 my wife and I arouse from the stage at our Wedding Reception and walked down the steps to the dance floor to this song. It was so amazingly beautiful and was such a surprise for the guest. My wife has sense passed on but I still love to play this song and remember the most amazing day of my life.
Annette really brought something to the band and she’s great in this. But IMO Floor elevates this song in the live recordings - brings an extra aggression that fits it so well, without losing its subtlety, makes it even more special.
I agree with everything you said and then some. When this song is played live and sung by Floor it makes the album version sound completely generic. Same thing goes for The Greatest Show on Earth. I hate the album version but I love the live one.
Sir you are right on the spot , Floor´s performance in Waken 2013 matches perfectly your description.
Anette, awesome performance as always.
Be it Tarja or Annette, Nightwish will always be my favorite band. Remember people, we support the entire band, not just the singer, past or present.
Tarja is the only singer for Nightwish. Anything after her they should have changed the name to Fairygiggles or AnalaFantasy or something.
What about Floor,
больше 10 лет я восхищаюсь этой песней.
КЛИП ЭТО НЕЧТО. НЕОБЫЧНО.
Именно это и восхищает, видеоряд с историей из бэкстейдж, который показывает труд современных лицедеев и как создаются ШЕДЕВРЫ, - даёт понимание текста песни.
Да, ребята поистине волшебники. И то что они выдают на нам на сцене, - плоды трудов их и их команды, они рассказывают нам истории со сцены, делая это ярко и незабываемо, заставляя оживать наше воображение.
СПАСИБО ВАМ!!!!!!
Listening to two albums of Nightwish with Anette, I catch myself thinking: Anette was at the right time, in the right place. For me personally, DPP and Imaginarium are the best albums after Tarja. And Floor is a separate story.
Love Anette’s voice,My favorite of all Nightwish
Great video. Perfect music for Anette.
All Three Nightwish Vocalists Are Amazing!!! Each Era With Them Touches My Soul In A Different Way... Annette Didn't Deserve All The Hate She Got!!! "Dark Passion Play" and "Imaginaerum" Are PERFECTS!!!!
IMO this is his lyrical best. I just love the lyrics to this song. It kicks ass musically as well. I love hearing it live! The live version is so much better than the album version.
This song is really fantastic! I'm still listening to this. There are Anette, Jukka and Marco too. I watched also the movie and it was just great, I had tears in my eyes, well done Mr Tuomas, more movies please.
All singers are amazing 👏 Tarja, lovely Anette and Floor. I really admire Floor, she is so strong and elegant women. Although Anette is so lovely and colorful woman. I don't compare them, they are georgous in their own way.
I'm proud of every one of them! There should be a big album or video document or photo book with all of them till nowadays. Because all of these people have the huge participation in this incredible music ❤️🎵 Happy New Year Everyone!
Movie?
Q: Tarja, Anette or Floor?
A: Marko ;)
This is the first song by Nightwish that I listened to. It didn’t leave me for 10 years and now I’m finally fully into Nightwish. Thanks to you Annette to bringing me to this imperium of incredible music!
i have loved all 3 iterations of Nightwish,
the Tarja era was awesome, you can feel the youthfulness of the band in their rapid riffs
the Annette era was awesome with a more "pop" sound, playfulness and experimentation with things like jazz
the Floor era is awesome with a delicious blend of everything that came before and even more experimentation.
LONG LIVE NIGHTWISH!
Nightwish, please make more music videos of this production quality.
Indeed, always when the guys have a great singers, they give us poor videos, hahaha
I have and always will love both past singers from Nightwish (Anette and Tarja) and will always like Floor as well. Period
Great Voice Annette, I like her, and I think that Floor Jansen is going to do a great work. Tarja was great too, but I think the band is been doing a good work, and I like what they been doing.
I love her voice, so many great songs from this album 🤘🏼😎
Marco and Anette really stole the show in this Album.
10 years and still one of the best NW releases!
Really wish @Nightwish care about celebrating Imaginaerum in time.
Anette tinha uma voz doce, adorava ela. Uma pena ela sair, mas a Floor é uma peça fundamental pro Nightwish.
A Floor é literalmente o motivo do Nightwish não ter caído no esquecimento depois da Anette.
A forma como ela se entrega é ímpar.
O show do Wacken 2013 é uma das melhores apresentações ao vivo da banda.
Annette is perfect for Imagaerum album!
Anette owned this album. Sadly her live performances were not good. That should not detract from her.
@@jackiesharp7408 my thought exactly.
@@jackiesharp7408 I disagree. She does well in live performances too.
Nope... Floor's version is way better and clearer, even in the live version compared to this studioversion...
That's cause he composed it with her vocal style in mind. With dark passion play he had already been composing so it didn't necessarily fit her voice as well as this album
Lyrics:
It was the night before
When all through the world
No words, no dreams, then one day
A writer by a fire
Imagined all Gaia
Took a journey into a child-man’s heart
A painter on the shore
Imagined all the world
Within a snowflake on his palm
Unframed by poetry
A canvas of awe
Planet Earth falling back into the stars
I am the voice of Never-Never-Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A silent kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear
I am the journey
I am the destination
I am the home
The tale that reads you
A way to taste the night
The elusive high
Follow the madness
Alice, you know once did
Imaginarium
A dream emporium
Caress the tales
And they will dream you real
A storyteller’s game
Lips that intoxicate
The core of all life is a limitless chest of tales
I am the voice of Never-Never-Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A silent kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear
I am the voice of Never-Never-Land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
Searching heavens for another Earth
(repeat ch.)
People can hate whatever they want and be miserable if they want. But I really enjoyed both albums with Annette, they are really good albums and the balads sounds beautiful with her voice.
Stand your ground and never surrender! Resist the mob. We can all love Floor without hating Anette. Without Anette, there may have never been a Floor-led Nightwish.
Annette is my favorite Nightwish era. Maybe I’m biased because it was Amaranth that introduced me to NW. It introduced me to Tarja’s era as well. I’ve heard Floor and she sounds great, but I haven’t really been into NW much since Imaginaerum. What little I heard of the album after that just didn’t really appeal to me.
The most underestimated Nightwish singer and one of her the best song from her time in Nightwish
Не могу прекратить пересматривать этот шедевр! Как только попадается на глаза не возможно не тыкнуть !!!
Очень круто, спасибо!
после знакомства с ТАРДИГРЭЙД ИНФЕРНО уже не так сильно торкает
One of my favorite Nightwish songs
the best album of nightwish
Hands down the best album ever released by Nightwish!
No.
@@druidofthefang yes
And the best selling
@@typeviic1 Almost right. Once still tops their album sales :)
make by tuomas , not annette
Absolutely love this song - the catchy chorus even has some Disney vibes. I even played this song live and we had a blast \m/
Wow..this is amazing..very intense and stirring....I am an old man but I am very glad I found these guys.....they are awesome and their video productions are some of the very best I have ever seen..mini movies that are better than the stuff you pay to see in the theaters.
My favorite Anette's song 💜🎶🤘
The more I listen to the latest Nightwish material, the more I appreciate this stuff and everything before. And the more I grow to like Anette and reconsider some of my earlier impressions about her.
Listen to the Dark element.
@@maxrav1831 I guess I should, thanks for suggesting
Excellent music and video clip Nightwish!
All Nightwish vocalists are perfect, and many of my favourite songs are from the Anette era👍🏼
This song - It's spooky, it's scary, it's fantasy, it's pirate-y, it's steampunk-y, it's adventure-y, it's metallic, it's operatic, it's artistic, it's melodic, it's absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
I love Anette's vocals,
If not for being compared to Tarja AND Floor....she'd be recognized as one of the best voices in rock.
Annette sounds fantastic.
She gave a different touch to Nightwish. Very good.
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Underrated album! Imaginaerum is a very good album!!
This music video is awesome (:
This is absolutely BLASTING. It has a very very pleasant melody without sounding like pop.
Annette look so cute in video.
Q
Ella en si es linda..
This whole video is amazing 😍😍
Absolutely Loved! what she was wearing!
Многие считают, что Nightwish с Анетт не тот, но это не правда, лучше её Storytime никто не споет. Тарья, Анетт или Флор - это просто три разные эпохи группы и все три великолепны...
и Аннет признают!!!!
Annett es perfecta para esta canción ❤️❤️
Even up to this day Imaginaerum and Dark Passion Play are the greatest Nightwish albums.
I simply LOVE this song! Nightwish is always an enjoyment.
IMO the best NW Album.
Today I heard this song for the first time in my life. Instantly became my favorite Nightwish' s song :)
I just heard this song for the first time on the P.A. just before a Babymetal concert last night. Loved it!! And I've been trying to find it ever since. Nightwish seemed like the right vibe and a few hours of searching and I've finally found it!! Found me a new band in the process.
Nightwish - вечная симфония волшебства!)
I like "Anette Ages".This is one of my favorite.
To me Imaginaerum remains one of the favorite albums ever and Annete is really something 🔥
The movie is great btw though I one watched it for Ilkka Villi the whole picture is just wow.
Love this video!!! Love Nightwish!! God bless Floor with her recovery. Anette just did another cd with a band called Ultima Grace. It's fantastic!!! She is in high demand.