R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 . Ann was a big Nightwish Fan. And every new person who listened to NW, she went through a little chat. And gave them some info about NW. This was her favorite song. And this song belongs to her. I like very much that Gabriel have continue Ann s work.... so her heritage is still here.
"I can see why you all love Floor". Yes, but what you see here is only half of it. She's an incredibly awesome performer, which could lead to her being a complete prima donna like some famous singers you see these days, but when you see her in interviews and TV appearences, her vlogs on UA-cam, and anything like that, there is not even a *tiny* bit of that in her. She genuinely comes across as one of the nicest, humblest humans on the planet. That's why I love Floor. I hope she recovers quickly from exhaustion and pregnancy and is back on tour soon. But we'll wait as long as it takes.
That one is amazing. Floor's vocals on that over that heavy riff is hard to beat. She's amazing in concert. Her stage presence, charisma, charm and command - she's mesmerizing - and then her voice sails out like that sometimes. Yeah, I don't know anyone who doesn't fall in love with Floor.
Love this women. Not only because of her skills, but her entire personality. So down to earth ,warm-hearted ,adorable. She should be a role model for all girls. Men certainly too.
I think she is. She got cancer, kicked that, pit out a beautiful solo album and put a baby into production and did a ducking symph metal tour. If she just quit today shed still outdo most peoples achievements even if they got to a 100. She is not loved enough in her time. We are blessed to live in her lifetime, its so Dawkinish.
I have known Floor since After Forever, Revamp and have seen them live. I already thought that if Floor was with Nightwish, Nightwish would rise to a higher level. When they were Headliner in Wacken in 2013, it was confirmed. I was one of 82,000 who were there live.
They ARE happy. 10 months earlier it was looking like they were going to have to cancel the World Tour they had just started. When Floor joined the band Tuomas was able to open the chest of Tarja songs that had been silent for 8yrs. As you continue, look at Tuomas and his facial expressions when they perform older songs. In The Poet and the Pendulum, the line "1,000 pages of erased text" I have always thought he was saying the band wouldn't be able to perform them again.
Nightwish Army South Germany Division R.I.P. Ann Waychoff, the mother of the Nightwish Army. She welcomed and greeted everyone who was introduced to Nightwish for the first time, taking care of and chatting with each one. This was her song. General Gabriel has taken over your task today, and he is doing it with the same care and energy that Ann did. So at this point a huge, big thank you to him. Greetings from Germany the lady
For Ann. We miss you but you will always be in our hearts. This was your favorite song and will always be your song. Rest in peace my dear, we will never forget you, you were a breeze and a hurricane to all nightwish fans and all new reactors, you were the Mother of the Nightwish army and we will always be grateful for that .R.i.P Ann Waychoff❤❤🤘🤘
My favorite song, and that says A LOT, because there is no such thing as a NW song that I don't love!! This song is so well constructed. Tuomas really is the 'Metal Mozart'! "Sometimes the within is piano black, Piano black over cleansing waters".....I tear up every time these lyrics are sung!
It is A Tribute to the poem in 52 chapters, One for every week of the year, " Song of myself " by Walt Whitman 1819-1892.(one of the co-founders of US poetry). The 7th line of the song is ""Of mermaids, of Whitman's and the Ride""". The extended official studio version of this song has, at the end, a poem as a tribute to Whitman made by Tuomas, the keyboard player and the mastermind of nightwish. These lines you can also see fast flahing on the ledscreen of the video you just saw. Bucle up, it goes very deep. " I see a slow, simple youngster by a busy street With a begging bowl in his shaking hand Trying to smile but hurting infinitely Nobody notices I do, but walk by An old man gets naked and kisses a model-doll in his attic It's half-light and he's in tears When he finally comes his eyes are cascading I see a beaten dog in a pungent alley He tries to bite me All pride has left his wild drooling eyes I wish I had my leg to spare A mother visits her son, Smiles to him through the bars She's never loved him more An obese girl enters an elevator with me All dressed up fancy A green butterfly on her neck Terribly sweet perfume deafens me She's going to dinner alone That makes her even more beautiful I see a model's face on a brick wall A statue of porcelain perfection beside a violent city kill A city that worships flesh The first thing I ever heard Was a wandering man telling his story It was you, the grass under my bare feet The campfire in the dead of the night The heavenly black of sky and sea It was us Roaming the rainy roads Combing the gilded beaches Waking up to a new gallery of wonders every morn Bathing in places no-one's seen before Shipwrecked on some matt-painted island Clad in nothing but the surf Beauty's finest robe Beyond all mortality we are Swinging in the breath of nature In early air of the dawn of life A sight to silence the heavens I want to travel where life travels Following its permanent lead Where the air tastes like snow music Where grass smells like fresh-born Eden I would pass no man, no stranger, no tragedy or rapture I would bathe in a world of sensation Love, Goodness, and Simplicity (While violated and imprisoned by technology) The thought of my family's graves was the only moment I used to experience true love That love remains infinite As I'll never be the man my father is How can you "just be yourself" When you don't know who you are? Stop saying "I know how you feel" How could anyone know how another feels? Who am I to judge a priest, beggar, whore, politician, wrongdoer? I am, you are, all of them already Dear child, stop working, go play Forget every rule There's no fear in a dream "Is there a village inside this snowflake?" A child asked me "What's the color of our lullaby?" I've never been so close to truth as then I touched its silver lining Death is the winner in any war Nothing noble in dying for your religion For your country For ideology, for faith For another man, yes Paper is dead without words Ink idle without a poem All the world dead without stories Without love and disarming beauty Careless realism costs souls Ever seen the Lord smile? All the care for the world made Beautiful a sad man? Why do we still carry a device of torture around our necks? Oh, how rotten your pre-apocalypse is All you bible-black fools living over nightmare ground I see all those empty cradles and wonder If man will ever change I, too, wish to be a decent manboy But all I am Is smoke and mirrors Still given everything, may I be deservin And there forever remains That change from G to E minor. "
You are exactly the type of person that we seek out to join us. Thank you for being a part of spreading awareness of the band 😊 We are officially adopting you brother.
Loved your reaction to the end of song the best: " it's over already (7 mins) it's over" !! Yes, keep reacting individually, but then do a livestream watch party of whole concert. You could maybe do it in two parts if need be. Thank you for your honesty and for being in touch with your emotional side.
I would get a better "feel" for the the band's evolving message before doing "the greatest show on earth".. maybe some tracks off Endless Forms Most Beautiful album 1st, like Shudder Before the Beautiful, Elan, Weak Fantasy, My Walden, Endless Forms.. etc. Just my 2
There is no doubt that the whole band is so happy to have Floor as she can sing any song asked of her. Anette struggled to perform songs live even many written for her and many Tarja songs were dropped. And Floor's interaction with the crowd is superb.
Yes, Emppu on guitars are an expert on giving the songs what they need, not too little, not too much, and he can fill so much space with his lone guitar.
The chemistry of this band is beyond fenomenal. They live the performance, they ARE the music they show us. This is something from another realm for sure. Nightwish is on another unreachable level for anybody
Hello again, Cosmic. Another wonderful reaction by you to our beloved Nightwish with Floor. This was a fantastic performance and a favorite of our former warrior queen of the Nightwish Army, Ann Waychoff, who passed away in 2020. Now, Gabriel Bardac, has picked up the flag that she carried into battle and is shouldering the load for us. Much love to both of them. And thank you for reacting to this amazing performance.
Dude that's the exact same reaction I've seen from so many reactors and it's absolutely authentic. IT'S OVER?! I feel the same way. It's why I like to watch full concerts from start to finish.
Yes, we love our 6'1" "Valkyrie Godess Floor Jansen , her" Best of Zangers" shows are great as is her solo album and " pandemic covers" she did at home. And of course, Nightwish as a whole is awesome.
Nightwish = EMOTION! Don't be affraid about showing your emotions. You would't be the first reactor to tear up! And you'll not be the last. I promise, we'll tear up too 😉😅
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody"""Yours Is An Empty Hope" ist a song about haters on the internet! 😉🤘😁 But, ... attention, there is something special to discover!!! 😅😁😁😁
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Why do you delete them? The fans will react to them, or ignore them! All they try top get, ist attention! If they do Not get what they whant, they' ll leave! The best way top handle this problem, is to ignore them! They are everywhere! Don't feed the Trolls! They don't deserve it! You're not alone, we'll support you! 🤘😉🤘
Inspired by the Walt Whitman piem by the same name... on the album (singer was Anette) there is a multi-voiced spoken word poem. (There is a fan-made "extended version" YT video which has this Wacken 2013 performance with the poem after, dedicated to Ann Waychoff...the late Mother of The Nightwish Army...as this was her favorite song! Whenever it's played, we pay our respects to her! ❤Ann W. RIP
A favourite for sure. RIP Anne So funny when reactors start they all wonder if they can make it through the 10 minute GLS video. A few videos in, and they are all saying nooooo, it was too short!!! You should check out the Canadian band Unleash The Archers and their song Awakening.
I enjoy your reactions to my favorite band, thanks for that. One of the reasons why Floor wins the hearts of so many different people is that she is very empathetic. You have that too. I think a lot of Nightwish fans feel and like that.
As Always... This song is for You Ann (mother of Nightwish Army) R.I.P 🤘😔🤘 Your flame and passion lives on in Us 🤘🔥🤘. Ann Waychoff was known by many as the Nightwish Mom. She would give comments to people who reacted to Nightwish videos to try and help the reactors understand and she would tirelessly exchange comments with people who wanted to know more. She also communicated privately with a large number of fans and reactors (we know now from the tributes.). ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=ann+waychoff will show how many knew her and how many liked her enough to spend hours making videos about her/dedicated to her. For me this song has some serious Pantera vibes 🤘🔥🤘. Pure fire and great song!!! PS: Floor not just sings the song, she becomes the song, and that's why we love her !!!! NWSU/FloorFan.
I’m so here for this journey with you! Of all the Nightwish I’ve listened to, I think the only songs I prefer as music videos vs live performances are “Noise,” “Shoemaker” and some other from their latest album, Human Nature, which came out in 2020. The rest I think is all better live. And the only reason I’m saying that Noise and Shoemaker are better as music videos is because the music videos provide a powerful visual component to the storytelling. So if you’re going to react to any music videos, definitely check out Noise and Shoemaker.
20% of Floor's voice and loading... ❤ Yes, we love our VALKIRIE GODESS, some people denied the new stage joy whit Floor, but it's real everybody start to love the stage again. You are not alone in this journey THE NIGHTWISH ARMY be here step by step just enjoy the ride 🤘💀🇨🇷
Great reaction... Vancouver, BC division reporting, This concert is the platinum standard, enjoy and join us in hoping for Nightwish's indefinite hiatus ends in 2025 and that the time lapse is enough for Marko to return with them.
This performance is sublime. She shines like a near black ruby emitting a light you have to learn to see. And we have learned. Now Cosmic is learning. I think you are ready for The Greates Show on Earth, but it might break his mind. Being sentimental and tackling the significance of that piece is a huge undertaking, if we are talking as people who immerses ourselves in the depths of music, like we would any Poe novel.
"A midnight flight into Covington Woods A princess and a panther by my side These are Territories I live for I'd still give my everything to love you more"
No 2 in my favourites list. Marco is superb - I love his second entry (the rising gliss) so much I extracted it and have it as my ringtone. Favourite parts: Piano Black , and particularly the best description of depression I've heard - "sometimes the within is piano black". Piano black - that deep glossy black that almost evades the eye. Emppu holding that long note one-handed as he drinks a Corona. The unexpected pauses (rests) towards the end, particularly, in this performance, when Floor turns her hands upwards and the flames seem to come from her palms. Great chuggy rhythms in the breakdown. Little pizzicato string sections in the run-up to that ending. At the end the lead vocals use the same lyrics as the choir are singing in the earlier parts - "All that great heart lying still and slowly dying All that great heart lying still on an angelwing". That lyric is perfect for the staccato rhythm. ...and lots more
Le 28 Juin 2020 R.I.P Ann Waychoff, mère de toute l'armée Nightwish. Avec toujours un gentil mot de bienvenu à tous les nouveaux réacteurs, et grand merci à Gabriel d'avoir repris le flambeau. Continuez à faire le Wacken 2013, vous n'êtes pas au bout de vos surprises, vous n'avez entendu que moins de la moitié des 15 chansons du set et je crois que vous n'avez pas encore rencontré Troy le multi-instrumentiste du groupe. Continuez ainsi et bonne écoute mon ami, portez vous bien et bons Floorgasmes........Armée NIGHTWISH de France ici.
A brief intro into the rest of the band members names. Thomas (say it like Thomas but with a 'u' thrown it at the start Tu-omas), keyboards and main comooser. Also known as The Metal Mozart Emmpu, electric guitar and also the joker of the bunch. Marko, bass and vocals Jukka (yoo-ka) drums Troy (you've not met him yet) pipes and whistles
You mentioned in an earlier video that you also love sad songs, so I think it's only fitting that you do Dead Boys Poem Live in Buenos Aires for an encore.
When you decide to check out 'The Poet and the Pendulum' go ahead and do some research into the band's history...very important to know what happened between their first vocalist, Tarja Turunen, and the band when they split, to get the full emotional impact. As far as "The Greatest Show on Earth", Tuomas fits human evolution into a slightly over 20 minutes song, so be prepared, But, imo, TGSoE is Tuomas' magnum opus!
If you get a chance you have to listen to the song in its entirety, it will hit every single emotion and more, I still find it amazing that byt the time NW played Wacken Floor had only been in the band for 10months and was not yet a full member. She poured so much into every live show, you feel everything she sings, in a way no other singer has ever made me feel. NW are special as even the live videos make you feel as much as the full live shows. Floor is simply a Valyrie Goddess
Glad you like them! It means alot! Im going to do a live watch party with this show once I get the show reactions done. We can all hang and watch it together
R.I.P. Ann Waychoff, The NWA Mother. We see you in Valhalla. We miss you. Now Wolf, go and watch the extended version. ua-cam.com/video/ssRgOhr3Jtk/v-deo.html&ab_channel=NightwishArena
R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 This is your song. If you ever have to explain the Groove in Metal to someone - play this tune. Until the Breakdown hits you with a 10 ton hammer it is all fun and games. But then the slow chugging monster with the machine gun riffing takes over. And for every Metal Head this lights up the day. Awesome….Imho one of the best songs ever. Sometimes the sky is piano black…. Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !
The last drop just puts this song in a 11. One of my favorites from them. Btw when you react to 'I want my tears back' please react to the Buenos Aires Live video one.
See + listen to also the album version with the poem in the end....cause the song is not Over so soon. Tuomas wrote again a masterpiece for them to perform with Nigtwish.
Yes Nightwish is the real deal when it comes to concerts it doesn’t matter which one you listen to nothing but 100% by everyone My follow up band to them is Evergrey from Sweden they are now working on their 14 th album Tom has a unique voice paired over metal music lots of guitar work in their music they brand themselves as progressive metal their YT channel is full of fantastic music mostly music video’s they are very well done, pick any no fillers in there
"I can see why you all love her so much" I like it.. I do really love her voice, especially "the emotion" of her voice in every NW's songs. She can give "right emotions" to words, to phrases in every songs... And lot of things why I love Floor Jansen that I can't write in this comment.. BTW, thanks for this reaction...
This is one of my top two favorite at the moment (does seem to change over time 😅)! Actually started out as one of my least favorites but the more I heard it the more I liked it, it's so incredibly dynamic and masterfully composed! Not to mention that the lyrics are ofc absolutely outstanding 😊 Floors lower notes in this are awesome 😁
I've never heard a bad word about this excellent song and performance its definitely a fan fave I love it. Thanks for your great reaction, don't forget to check out I want my tears back from Buenos Aires a very different song but superb, all the songs from their are excellent plus the Tampere versions, enjoy your journey. Greetings from the Uk🇬🇧
Nightwish isn't just your typical band and every song is a new adventure. Where will they take me next? It doesn't matter just sit back and let them take you.
Many of these song on the studio version will not have the amazing Floor Jansen singing. Tarja & Annette are both wonderful on the recordings. You miss out on the charisma, stage presence, and the joie de vivre of the live versions. These amazing performers truly love what they do and it shows on their faces. Floor was born to perform live. See how she and all of the members are usually smiling and feeling the music as much as the fans. What's next Cosmic? I will be there. Wouldn't dream of missing out!
I was supposed to say, this is one of the best of their songs, but I can say it about almost every other NW song as well :) However, something in this particular one is really outstanding!
The 4/4 time signature is a forgotten gem in metal. Here in the states, we need to break from speed metal. The slow and steady riffs hit the hardest with 4/4.
This is one of my three favorite Nightwish songs. The second is "Endlessness" and it kills me that will never be performed live. The third? All the rest of them. There are so many special moments in this song. Jukka wailing away on the drums, everyone singing along, off mike, Marko marching across the stage in time with the music, Floor stalking that mike. But the music, and the lyrics are what truly make this song. it's a masterpiece among masterpieces and a good example of why Tuomas is called "The Metal Mozart." One bit of advice, if I may? Start building playlists of the various groups. It will not only make it easier for you to relisten to your favorites, but it helps those of us who want to suggest additional songs check and see if you have already reacted to the song we are thinking of suggesting.
@@jkopacetick Yes, that is my hope, faint that it is, that someday he will be invited back as a guest, at a big concert with good video, and they will do this song.
That show is such a sight to behold, the lighting, the pyro-technics, and ofc the flawless performance from the band AND the technicians in the background, it is mind blowing. It is very clear why Nightwish is ranked as the best in their field of Metal, the details they take in to account when putting on a show, creating their setlist, it's all top-tier. Now, i mentioned "greatest show on earth" and i also mentioned that we are not there yet, a few songs to go before hitting that HUGE song (20 minutes so...get ready ;) ), but i realized that i did not leave any NW suggestions to hit before hitting that song.. so, here goes : Everdream Nemo Elan Dark chest of wonders Yours is an empty hope (Floor doing growls) High hopes (Pink Floyd cover) Noise (original video first) And ofc, "Greatest show on Earth" (both versions, with Richard Dawkins, and their "home game" at Tampere 2015) (Edit* the song is NOT over when it seems to be over, play the videos till the end so you do not miss out) I did not place any of them in a particular order, and you do not have to do them all before hitting "Greatest show", but i selected these few that, imho, show the huge diversity of the music they create, and.. it is still just the tip of the iceberg so to speak. Man.. you got a long road ahead of you, but it is a road that will take you to sights unimaginable, of depth, discovery, and wonder.. but i am 1000% convinced you'll love every step of the way, as it is pretty dang clear that Nightwish has you in the palm of their hands, like they have all of us here. Lastly.. yes, 3 minute songs, 7 minute songs, 10 or even 20 minutes.. it's over before you know it, time is an abstract when Nightwish performs at the peak of their abilities, it just flies by before you know it, to me that is a sign of absolute greatness. Thnx for continuing the journey Cosmic, we "the army" love to share our favorite band with the world, and when they get a reception like you gave them, we are just like children, giddy and happy to have captured yet another "soul for Valhalla".
Funny thing is I don't own any of their studio albums, some may look down on me for that and not consider me a true fan, but I've purchased their albums from their live shows just because I love their live energy. I was probably metal snob myself for most of my years, on the one hand I wonder why I had never heard of this band before but on the other I know I probably wouldn't have appreciated them if I found them earlier. It just is what it is. All I know is there's no going backwards, I'm hooked!
One of the favorites! The urge to headbang is humongous O.o Btw, you need more Electric Callboy in your life as well :D Please react to Hypa Hypa, Pump It and We Got the Moves. They always make laugh and headbang at the same time, which is a unique skill in a band!
Wait until you get into Ayreon, rock operas around sci-fi stories. He ends up with super groups from lots of bands, Floor, her sister and Marko are in a lot of it.
Simply an amazing track and an amazing reaction! The song is great by itself, but it's positioning within the album makes it sooooo much better. PLUS, the song has an element they can't play live, which is a spoken poem that adds so much to the overall song and album. Would highly recommend you listen to the whole imaginearum album top to bottom, but specifically THIS SONG. It's a thesis on how Tuomas actually feels about the world and His relation to it. Thanks for the reaction, but you've only scratched the surface!
I can promise you that you have only scratched the surface of Nightwish's and Floor's capabilities!!! Her role as a front and lead singer becomes much more significant later on. Imagine being Tuomas realizing that he has no more limitation in his writing and composing - Floor can do literally anything !! He manages to challenge her a few times on the next albums - but just temporarily, and by that, I mean that Floor just had to rehearse a little extra - or invent some new vocal and breath techniques - but that's exactly what she loves, and according to herself, the best way to evolve and get better... You ain't seen nothing yet 😉
wow so dark quite strong they are so good at setting a mood such right out the gate the compositions Tuomas arranges are top notch well they certainly know she is definitely one of most versatile rock and metal and contemporary music singers today without a doubt
R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army.
June 28th, 2020 .
Ann was a big Nightwish Fan.
And every new person who listened to NW, she went through a little chat.
And gave them some info about NW.
This was her favorite song.
And this song belongs to her.
I like very much that Gabriel have continue Ann s work.... so her heritage is still here.
I agree that! To Ann🕯❤
I am glad I got to talk to Ann on UA-cam.
RIP, Ann.
RIP Ann
To Ann, she was awesome!
"I can see why you all love Floor".
Yes, but what you see here is only half of it. She's an incredibly awesome performer, which could lead to her being a complete prima donna like some famous singers you see these days, but when you see her in interviews and TV appearences, her vlogs on UA-cam, and anything like that, there is not even a *tiny* bit of that in her. She genuinely comes across as one of the nicest, humblest humans on the planet. That's why I love Floor.
I hope she recovers quickly from exhaustion and pregnancy and is back on tour soon. But we'll wait as long as it takes.
That one is amazing. Floor's vocals on that over that heavy riff is hard to beat. She's amazing in concert. Her stage presence, charisma, charm and command - she's mesmerizing - and then her voice sails out like that sometimes. Yeah, I don't know anyone who doesn't fall in love with Floor.
Love this women. Not only because of her skills, but her entire personality. So down to earth ,warm-hearted ,adorable. She should be a role model for all girls. Men certainly too.
I think she is. She got cancer, kicked that, pit out a beautiful solo album and put a baby into production and did a ducking symph metal tour. If she just quit today shed still outdo most peoples achievements even if they got to a 100. She is not loved enough in her time. We are blessed to live in her lifetime, its so Dawkinish.
I have known Floor since After Forever, Revamp and have seen them live. I already thought that if Floor was with Nightwish, Nightwish would rise to a higher level. When they were Headliner in Wacken in 2013, it was confirmed. I was one of 82,000 who were there live.
They ARE happy. 10 months earlier it was looking like they were going to have to cancel the World Tour they had just started. When Floor joined the band Tuomas was able to open the chest of Tarja songs that had been silent for 8yrs. As you continue, look at Tuomas and his facial expressions when they perform older songs. In The Poet and the Pendulum, the line "1,000 pages of erased text" I have always thought he was saying the band wouldn't be able to perform them again.
Nightwish Army South Germany Division
R.I.P. Ann Waychoff, the mother of the Nightwish Army.
She welcomed and greeted everyone who was introduced to Nightwish for the first time, taking care of and chatting with each one.
This was her song.
General Gabriel has taken over your task today, and he is doing it with the same care and energy that Ann did.
So at this point a huge, big thank you to him.
Greetings from Germany
the lady
👍 To Ann ❤🕯
Anne Whchoff (Mother Nightwish) most favorite song, she passed away a few years ago. Gabriel took over for her, she would greet every new reactor!!!
I think that is sooo cool! I have felt very welcomed by the fan base
❤ To Ann 🕯❤
"Am I ready for this"? Immediately followed by 😮,,,,,,,, priceless.
For Ann. We miss you but you will always be in our hearts. This was your favorite song and will always be your song. Rest in peace my dear, we will never forget you, you were a breeze and a hurricane to all nightwish fans and all new reactors, you were the Mother of the Nightwish army and we will always be grateful for that .R.i.P Ann Waychoff❤❤🤘🤘
My favorite song, and that says A LOT, because there is no such thing as a NW song that I don't love!! This song is so well constructed. Tuomas really is the 'Metal Mozart'!
"Sometimes the within is piano black, Piano black over cleansing waters".....I tear up every time these lyrics are sung!
I CONCUR 100 PERCENT
Not quite my favorite, but my favorite from this concert. And that says A LOT too!
Also my favorite, there are others I think are more impressive, but this one just embodies all that I love about Nightwish.
Yes, yes, YES! Exactly the same!
It is A Tribute to the poem in 52 chapters, One for every week of the year, " Song of myself " by Walt Whitman 1819-1892.(one of the co-founders of US poetry). The 7th line of the song is ""Of mermaids, of Whitman's and the Ride""". The extended official studio version of this song has, at the end, a poem as a tribute to Whitman made by Tuomas, the keyboard player and the mastermind of nightwish. These lines you can also see fast flahing on the ledscreen of the video you just saw.
Bucle up, it goes very deep.
" I see a slow, simple youngster by a busy street
With a begging bowl in his shaking hand
Trying to smile but hurting infinitely
Nobody notices
I do, but walk by
An old man gets naked and kisses a model-doll in his attic
It's half-light and he's in tears
When he finally comes his eyes are cascading
I see a beaten dog in a pungent alley
He tries to bite me
All pride has left his wild drooling eyes
I wish I had my leg to spare
A mother visits her son,
Smiles to him through the bars
She's never loved him more
An obese girl enters an elevator with me
All dressed up fancy
A green butterfly on her neck
Terribly sweet perfume deafens me
She's going to dinner alone
That makes her even more beautiful
I see a model's face on a brick wall
A statue of porcelain perfection beside a violent city kill
A city that worships flesh
The first thing I ever heard
Was a wandering man telling his story
It was you, the grass under my bare feet
The campfire in the dead of the night
The heavenly black of sky and sea
It was us
Roaming the rainy roads
Combing the gilded beaches
Waking up to a new gallery of wonders every morn
Bathing in places no-one's seen before
Shipwrecked on some matt-painted island
Clad in nothing but the surf
Beauty's finest robe
Beyond all mortality we are
Swinging in the breath of nature
In early air of the dawn of life
A sight to silence the heavens
I want to travel where life travels
Following its permanent lead
Where the air tastes like snow music
Where grass smells like fresh-born Eden
I would pass no man, no stranger, no tragedy or rapture
I would bathe in a world of sensation
Love, Goodness, and Simplicity
(While violated and imprisoned by technology)
The thought of my family's graves was the only moment
I used to experience true love
That love remains infinite
As I'll never be the man my father is
How can you "just be yourself"
When you don't know who you are?
Stop saying "I know how you feel"
How could anyone know how another feels?
Who am I to judge a priest, beggar, whore, politician, wrongdoer?
I am, you are, all of them already
Dear child, stop working, go play
Forget every rule
There's no fear in a dream
"Is there a village inside this snowflake?"
A child asked me
"What's the color of our lullaby?"
I've never been so close to truth as then
I touched its silver lining
Death is the winner in any war
Nothing noble in dying for your religion
For your country
For ideology, for faith
For another man, yes
Paper is dead without words
Ink idle without a poem
All the world dead without stories
Without love and disarming beauty
Careless realism costs souls
Ever seen the Lord smile?
All the care for the world made Beautiful a sad man?
Why do we still carry a device of torture around our necks?
Oh, how rotten your pre-apocalypse is
All you bible-black fools living over nightmare ground
I see all those empty cradles and wonder
If man will ever change
I, too, wish to be a decent manboy
But all I am
Is smoke and mirrors
Still given everything, may I be deservin
And there forever remains
That change from G to E minor. "
Don't worry.
It's normal to want to see this entire concert.
I think once I react to each song, I'm going to do a watch party with all of you!
This song is so dark, but I love it. Emppu is such a skilled guitarist too, totally underrated. Thank you sir for this reaction.
My pleasure!! Agreed! I love him!
You are exactly the type of person that we seek out to join us. Thank you for being a part of spreading awareness of the band 😊 We are officially adopting you brother.
My pleasure!! im here for it Dusk!
Loved your reaction to the end of song the best: " it's over already (7 mins) it's over" !! Yes, keep reacting individually, but then do a livestream watch party of whole concert. You could maybe do it in two parts if need be. Thank you for your honesty and for being in touch with your emotional side.
Yes, yes....a live stream of Wacken 2013, the NW performance would be awesome!
Yoooo thats a brilliant idea!!! i'm down for it!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody I'd be there for it!!
I've been a metal head for 30 years and only discovered this band 2 years ago. Totally enjoying these reactions!
Im pushin 25 years and It feels like im starting from scratch with all these bands
If you want longer, check out the poet and the pendulum at wembly arena or the greatest show on earth at Tempere
I would get a better "feel" for the the band's evolving message before doing "the greatest show on earth".. maybe some tracks off Endless Forms Most Beautiful album 1st, like Shudder Before the Beautiful, Elan, Weak Fantasy, My Walden, Endless Forms.. etc. Just my 2
There is no doubt that the whole band is so happy to have Floor as she can sing any song asked of her. Anette struggled to perform songs live even many written for her and many Tarja songs were dropped. And Floor's interaction with the crowd is superb.
And she is such a humble, honest and kind person too. You can not love her and after you met her, it is nearly impossible. Lucky bastard Hannes!
Yes, Emppu on guitars are an expert on giving the songs what they need, not too little, not too much, and he can fill so much space with his lone guitar.
Nightwish is such an amazing band, Tuomas is a genius. I love the music and lyrics, so beautifull! ❤
agreed! I loveeee it!
I absolutely adore how they use negative space and silence on their music. Floor's musical theatre training clearly shows in her stage presence.
Nightwish doing Nightwish things.
The chemistry of this band is beyond fenomenal. They live the performance, they ARE the music they show us. This is something from another realm for sure. Nightwish is on another unreachable level for anybody
so true
Hello again, Cosmic. Another wonderful reaction by you to our beloved Nightwish with Floor. This was a fantastic performance and a favorite of our former warrior queen of the Nightwish Army, Ann Waychoff, who passed away in 2020. Now, Gabriel Bardac, has picked up the flag that she carried into battle and is shouldering the load for us. Much love to both of them. And thank you for reacting to this amazing performance.
Rick you are always so kind and cool dude! Folks like you make this journey so worth it!
Dude that's the exact same reaction I've seen from so many reactors and it's absolutely authentic. IT'S OVER?! I feel the same way. It's why I like to watch full concerts from start to finish.
Exactly!! Thanks so much for the love and support dude!
It means so much to the performance when you know they are having fun.
so true
Yes, we love our 6'1" "Valkyrie Godess Floor Jansen , her" Best of Zangers" shows are great as is her solo album and " pandemic covers" she did at home. And of course, Nightwish as a whole is awesome.
Nightwish = EMOTION!
Don't be affraid about showing your emotions.
You would't be the first reactor to tear up! And you'll not be the last.
I promise, we'll tear up too 😉😅
Thanks Bibs, I've had to delete some comments because people have been just rude. But I'm overwhelmed by all the great comments like this!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody"""Yours Is An Empty Hope" ist a song about haters on the internet! 😉🤘😁
But, ... attention, there is something special to discover!!! 😅😁😁😁
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody
Why do you delete them?
The fans will react to them, or ignore them!
All they try top get, ist attention! If they do Not get what they whant, they' ll leave!
The best way top handle this problem, is to ignore them! They are everywhere! Don't feed the Trolls! They don't deserve it! You're not alone, we'll support you! 🤘😉🤘
I cry all the damn time watching Floor, and I've seen these performances hundreds of times! Let that stuff out, you'll feel better for it!
Inspired by the Walt Whitman piem by the same name... on the album (singer was Anette) there is a multi-voiced spoken word poem. (There is a fan-made "extended version" YT video which has this Wacken 2013 performance with the poem after, dedicated to Ann Waychoff...the late Mother of The Nightwish Army...as this was her favorite song! Whenever it's played, we pay our respects to her!
❤Ann W. RIP
It's time for a little trip down, the " Ghost River. " 😏❤️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘
"It's over?!???"
The lament after every single song 😩
indeed!
A favourite for sure.
RIP Anne
So funny when reactors start they all wonder if they can make it through the 10 minute GLS video.
A few videos in, and they are all saying nooooo, it was too short!!!
You should check out the Canadian band Unleash The Archers and their song Awakening.
R.I.P. Ann ❤😢🙏
I enjoy your reactions to my favorite band, thanks for that.
One of the reasons why Floor wins the hearts of so many different people is that she is very empathetic.
You have that too. I think a lot of Nightwish fans feel and like that.
Appreciate the kind words! I think music is such a beautiful expression!
As Always...
This song is for You Ann (mother of Nightwish Army) R.I.P 🤘😔🤘
Your flame and passion lives on in Us 🤘🔥🤘.
Ann Waychoff was known by many as the Nightwish Mom. She would give comments to people who reacted to Nightwish videos to try and help the reactors understand and she would tirelessly exchange comments with people who wanted to know more. She also communicated privately with a large number of fans and reactors (we know now from the tributes.). ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=ann+waychoff will show how many knew her and how many liked her enough to spend hours making videos about her/dedicated to her.
For me this song has some serious Pantera vibes 🤘🔥🤘. Pure fire and great song!!!
PS: Floor not just sings the song, she becomes the song, and that's why we love her !!!!
NWSU/FloorFan.
Ann sounds absolutely amazing! I can feel the love thru every comment that mentions her
I’m so here for this journey with you!
Of all the Nightwish I’ve listened to, I think the only songs I prefer as music videos vs live performances are “Noise,” “Shoemaker” and some other from their latest album, Human Nature, which came out in 2020.
The rest I think is all better live. And the only reason I’m saying that Noise and Shoemaker are better as music videos is because the music videos provide a powerful visual component to the storytelling.
So if you’re going to react to any music videos, definitely check out Noise and Shoemaker.
You got it!!!! I'm here for it!
At the beginning, I love to see Jukka standing while playing the drums. 🤩
20% of Floor's voice and loading... ❤
Yes, we love our VALKIRIE GODESS, some people denied the new stage joy whit Floor, but it's real everybody start to love the stage again.
You are not alone in this journey THE NIGHTWISH ARMY be here step by step just enjoy the ride 🤘💀🇨🇷
I love her voice in this range and in that second part Toumas made magic
Great reaction... Vancouver, BC division reporting, This concert is the platinum standard, enjoy and join us in hoping for Nightwish's indefinite hiatus ends in 2025 and that the time lapse is enough for Marko to return with them.
This performance is sublime. She shines like a near black ruby emitting a light you have to learn to see. And we have learned. Now Cosmic is learning. I think you are ready for The Greates Show on Earth, but it might break his mind. Being sentimental and tackling the significance of that piece is a huge undertaking, if we are talking as people who immerses ourselves in the depths of music, like we would any Poe novel.
I'm gonna finish the Wacken 2013 set list. I just read the Open Letter and did some history of the band...wow!
"A midnight flight into Covington Woods
A princess and a panther by my side
These are Territories I live for
I'd still give my everything to love you more"
Emppu the guitarist is so classy, well dressed, one leg up, great smile on his face, fancy purple signature guitar 🎸 🤟🏻
Couldn't agree more!
Nightwish's entry to "Try not the headbang challenge", very hard level.
its tough lol
Emppu ❤.
He's the lone (electric) guitarist in a band with massive sound and it never feels there's not enough guitar in any place.
"And There, Forever Remains The Change From G to E minor..."
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My personal favorite song... not just my favorite Nightwish tune... but my favorite song, period. ❤
No 2 in my favourites list.
Marco is superb - I love his second entry (the rising gliss) so much I extracted it and have it as my ringtone.
Favourite parts:
Piano Black , and particularly the best description of depression I've heard - "sometimes the within is piano black". Piano black - that deep glossy black that almost evades the eye.
Emppu holding that long note one-handed as he drinks a Corona.
The unexpected pauses (rests) towards the end, particularly, in this performance, when Floor turns her hands upwards and the flames seem to come from her palms.
Great chuggy rhythms in the breakdown.
Little pizzicato string sections in the run-up to that ending.
At the end the lead vocals use the same lyrics as the choir are singing in the earlier parts -
"All that great heart lying still and slowly dying
All that great heart lying still on an angelwing". That lyric is perfect for the staccato rhythm.
...and lots more
Le 28 Juin 2020 R.I.P Ann Waychoff, mère de toute l'armée Nightwish.
Avec toujours un gentil mot de bienvenu à tous les nouveaux réacteurs, et grand merci à Gabriel d'avoir repris le flambeau. Continuez à faire le Wacken 2013, vous n'êtes pas au bout de vos surprises, vous n'avez entendu que moins de la moitié des 15 chansons du set et je crois que vous n'avez pas encore rencontré Troy le multi-instrumentiste du groupe. Continuez ainsi et bonne écoute mon ami, portez vous bien et bons Floorgasmes........Armée NIGHTWISH de France ici.
appreciate the kind words daniel!
A brief intro into the rest of the band members names.
Thomas (say it like Thomas but with a 'u' thrown it at the start Tu-omas), keyboards and main comooser. Also known as The Metal Mozart
Emmpu, electric guitar and also the joker of the bunch.
Marko, bass and vocals
Jukka (yoo-ka) drums
Troy (you've not met him yet) pipes and whistles
Thanks dude!
You mentioned in an earlier video that you also love sad songs, so I think it's only fitting that you do Dead Boys Poem Live in Buenos Aires for an encore.
Great reaction! Probably my favorite from Wacken. “Sometimes the within is piano black”. Maybe “start out a little bit softer… with Ever Dream.” next
🤩👍💥💯🎼
Their entertainment value eats minutes while watching them on stage... Time flies, literally.
🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙
Dude no lie! I'm always like "Where the time go!?!?!''
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody
"Timeless performances" 🤘😜
Nightwish Army south Brittany France reporting.
And there forever remains the change from G to Em.
RIP Ann
When you decide to check out 'The Poet and the Pendulum' go ahead and do some research into the band's history...very important to know what happened between their first vocalist, Tarja Turunen, and the band when they split, to get the full emotional impact. As far as "The Greatest Show on Earth", Tuomas fits human evolution into a slightly over 20 minutes song, so be prepared, But, imo, TGSoE is Tuomas' magnum opus!
I got both songs coming!
The Tampere version is the one you want. Let the video run out all the way to the end!
If you get a chance you have to listen to the song in its entirety, it will hit every single emotion and more, I still find it amazing that byt the time NW played Wacken Floor had only been in the band for 10months and was not yet a full member. She poured so much into every live show, you feel everything she sings, in a way no other singer has ever made me feel. NW are special as even the live videos make you feel as much as the full live shows. Floor is simply a Valyrie Goddess
😊🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘
-WE WERE HERE- You'll find that meaning later, on 2songs
🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮
No other band reaches my heart in the same way. Really enjoying your reactions. Thank you!
Glad you like them! It means alot! Im going to do a live watch party with this show once I get the show reactions done. We can all hang and watch it together
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody looking forward to it!
I love Floor's little quirky expressions during the chorus
Agreed! I love the faces they all make
R.I.P. Ann Waychoff, The NWA Mother. We see you in Valhalla. We miss you. Now Wolf, go and watch the extended version. ua-cam.com/video/ssRgOhr3Jtk/v-deo.html&ab_channel=NightwishArena
Great reaction and great fun watching you discover them as we have. You want more? It only gets better. Lots more to cover. Thank you!
Can't wait!
Love your reactions, brother. You have great energy and are someone I immediately like.
DUde! Much love Michael! This is the only way I know how to be lol
R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020
This is your song.
If you ever have to explain the Groove in Metal to someone - play this tune.
Until the Breakdown hits you with a 10 ton hammer it is all fun and games.
But then the slow chugging monster with the machine gun riffing takes over.
And for every Metal Head this lights up the day.
Awesome….Imho one of the best songs ever.
Sometimes the sky is piano black….
Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !
The last drop just puts this song in a 11. One of my favorites from them. Btw when you react to 'I want my tears back' please react to the Buenos Aires Live video one.
See + listen to also the album version with the poem in the end....cause the song is not Over so soon. Tuomas wrote again a masterpiece for them to perform with Nigtwish.
One of my favorites ❣️
Just went to 2 of their live concerts, felt like the happiest girl alive!
I need to see them!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody It’s going to be a while till they will perform live again, new album will come out in 2024 but they will not be touring then.
Yes Nightwish is the real deal when it comes to concerts it doesn’t matter which one you listen to nothing but 100% by everyone
My follow up band to them is Evergrey from Sweden they are now working on their 14 th album Tom has a unique voice paired over metal music lots of guitar work in their music they brand themselves as progressive metal their YT channel is full of fantastic music mostly music video’s they are very well done, pick any no fillers in there
One of my favourites! good reaction x
much love Bev!
"I can see why you all love her so much"
I like it..
I do really love her voice, especially "the emotion" of her voice in every NW's songs.
She can give "right emotions" to words, to phrases in every songs...
And lot of things why I love Floor Jansen that I can't write in this comment..
BTW, thanks for this reaction...
❤❤❤Amazing Nightwish ❤❤❤
This is one of my top two favorite at the moment (does seem to change over time 😅)! Actually started out as one of my least favorites but the more I heard it the more I liked it, it's so incredibly dynamic and masterfully composed! Not to mention that the lyrics are ofc absolutely outstanding 😊 Floors lower notes in this are awesome 😁
Nice watching your reactions to Nightwish every day. Keep it going Cosmic :)
Glad you like them! Means the world!
I've never heard a bad word about this excellent song and performance its definitely a fan fave I love it. Thanks for your great reaction, don't forget to check out I want my tears back from Buenos Aires a very different song but superb, all the songs from their are excellent plus the Tampere versions, enjoy your journey. Greetings from the Uk🇬🇧
Always stick to the live versions with Nightwish apart from the odd one.
much love! I will truly get to it! I'm sure of it! lol
Nightwish isn't just your typical band and every song is a new adventure. Where will they take me next? It doesn't matter just sit back and let them take you.
YESSSSS I couldn't agree more!
Many of these song on the studio version will not have the amazing Floor Jansen singing. Tarja & Annette are both wonderful on the recordings. You miss out on the charisma, stage presence, and the joie de vivre of the live versions. These amazing performers truly love what they do and it shows on their faces. Floor was born to perform live. See how she and all of the members are usually smiling and feeling the music as much as the fans.
What's next Cosmic? I will be there. Wouldn't dream of missing out!
Oh I got some stuff coming! lol I have enjoyed this band so much
I love your reaction man. Amazing song. I love this band man. They are so talented all of them. Thanks.
You should have taken the try not to head bang challenge! Excellent!🤘🎸
lol next song I will do it! lol
Wait until you get to "last ride of the day" from this concert, Jukka's drum hits are like a full broadside from a ww2 battleship
So gooooood!
I was supposed to say, this is one of the best of their songs, but I can say it about almost every other NW song as well :)
However, something in this particular one is really outstanding!
Floor and Marco are always full in and they are masters of storytelling
This is seriously the best metal song I've ever heard. I could listen to it over and over again.
its sooooo good.
After I saw your reaction to Romanticied I knew you will love it) so, this song has references to a lot of their songs. Go on, you've seen just a bit
Same concert, Ghost River ❤
Hi, very beautiful reaction
Thank you so much 🙂
Nightwish army South Holland division. Hail to our Valkyrie Queen 🇳🇱🤘🏻
I love Marko stomping around the stage.
The 4/4 time signature is a forgotten gem in metal. Here in the states, we need to break from speed metal. The slow and steady riffs hit the hardest with 4/4.
yeaaaa crunch crunch baby!
dudeeee this has as BIGGER then us sound, soooo amazing
Dude, Their live stuff is wild!!! Do Dark Chest of Wonders live at Wacken 2013
Your favourite Nightwish song is always the one you just listened to!
This is one of my three favorite Nightwish songs. The second is "Endlessness" and it kills me that will never be performed live. The third? All the rest of them. There are so many special moments in this song. Jukka wailing away on the drums, everyone singing along, off mike, Marko marching across the stage in time with the music, Floor stalking that mike. But the music, and the lyrics are what truly make this song. it's a masterpiece among masterpieces and a good example of why Tuomas is called "The Metal Mozart." One bit of advice, if I may? Start building playlists of the various groups. It will not only make it easier for you to relisten to your favorites, but it helps those of us who want to suggest additional songs check and see if you have already reacted to the song we are thinking of suggesting.
I LOVE Endlessness, maybe someday waaay in the future, Marko will perform it live with the band.
@@jkopacetick Yes, that is my hope, faint that it is, that someday he will be invited back as a guest, at a big concert with good video, and they will do this song.
In the works of Playlists
That show is such a sight to behold, the lighting, the pyro-technics, and ofc the flawless performance from the band AND the technicians in the background, it is mind blowing.
It is very clear why Nightwish is ranked as the best in their field of Metal, the details they take in to account when putting on a show, creating their setlist, it's all top-tier.
Now, i mentioned "greatest show on earth" and i also mentioned that we are not there yet, a few songs to go before hitting that HUGE song (20 minutes so...get ready ;) ), but i realized that i did not leave any NW suggestions to hit before hitting that song.. so, here goes :
Everdream
Nemo
Elan
Dark chest of wonders
Yours is an empty hope (Floor doing growls)
High hopes (Pink Floyd cover)
Noise (original video first)
And ofc, "Greatest show on Earth" (both versions, with Richard Dawkins, and their "home game" at Tampere 2015) (Edit* the song is NOT over when it seems to be over, play the videos till the end so you do not miss out)
I did not place any of them in a particular order, and you do not have to do them all before hitting "Greatest show", but i selected these few that, imho, show the huge diversity of the music they create, and.. it is still just the tip of the iceberg so to speak.
Man.. you got a long road ahead of you, but it is a road that will take you to sights unimaginable, of depth, discovery, and wonder.. but i am 1000% convinced you'll love every step of the way, as it is pretty dang clear that Nightwish has you in the palm of their hands, like they have all of us here.
Lastly.. yes, 3 minute songs, 7 minute songs, 10 or even 20 minutes.. it's over before you know it, time is an abstract when Nightwish performs at the peak of their abilities, it just flies by before you know it, to me that is a sign of absolute greatness.
Thnx for continuing the journey Cosmic, we "the army" love to share our favorite band with the world, and when they get a reception like you gave them, we are just like children, giddy and happy to have captured yet another "soul for Valhalla".
Thanks so much for the guidance!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody most welcome :)
Funny thing is I don't own any of their studio albums, some may look down on me for that and not consider me a true fan, but I've purchased their albums from their live shows just because I love their live energy. I was probably metal snob myself for most of my years, on the one hand I wonder why I had never heard of this band before but on the other I know I probably wouldn't have appreciated them if I found them earlier. It just is what it is. All I know is there's no going backwards, I'm hooked!
One of the favorites! The urge to headbang is humongous O.o
Btw, you need more Electric Callboy in your life as well :D Please react to Hypa Hypa, Pump It and We Got the Moves. They always make laugh and headbang at the same time, which is a unique skill in a band!
I loveee ELectric Callboy! I'm very familiar and listen to em alot!
Wait until you get into Ayreon, rock operas around sci-fi stories. He ends up with super groups from lots of bands, Floor, her sister and Marko are in a lot of it.
Simply an amazing track and an amazing reaction! The song is great by itself, but it's positioning within the album makes it sooooo much better. PLUS, the song has an element they can't play live, which is a spoken poem that adds so much to the overall song and album. Would highly recommend you listen to the whole imaginearum album top to bottom, but specifically THIS SONG. It's a thesis on how Tuomas actually feels about the world and His relation to it. Thanks for the reaction, but you've only scratched the surface!
Ya this blew my mind dude
I can promise you that you have only scratched the surface of Nightwish's and Floor's capabilities!!! Her role as a front and lead singer becomes much more significant later on. Imagine being Tuomas realizing that he has no more limitation in his writing and composing - Floor can do literally anything !!
He manages to challenge her a few times on the next albums - but just temporarily, and by that, I mean that Floor just had to rehearse a little extra - or invent some new vocal and breath techniques - but that's exactly what she loves, and according to herself, the best way to evolve and get better...
You ain't seen nothing yet 😉
Im here for it!
wow so dark quite strong they are so good at setting a mood such right out the gate the compositions Tuomas arranges are top notch well they certainly know she is definitely one of most versatile rock and metal and contemporary music singers today without a doubt
I noticed a few Floorgasm's 😁😁😁😁🤘
multiple lol
my prefered one from this gig, even before Romanticide wich is already something
I hear that alot