Tarja should made a new version of Innocence but changing the main title for "Ignorance". After 25 years of career there's still people thinking she sings like in 2005.
This is correct. If anybody wants to hear what Tarja sounds like when singing in a less operatic style just listen to "Feel for you" from Century Child or "White night Fantasy" from Once. They are two of the rare songs from theTarja era where she actually sang in a more contemporary style, and her voice sounds absolutely amazing.
Nightwish brought me to Chase! Was watching someone react to Yours is an Empty Hope. There were comments about how fast the reactor noticed that Floor was growling. Then someone said “but no one has noticed as fast as Chase”. And I was like “who is Chase, I better look him up”. And discovered one of UA-cam’s best, most humble, most knowledgeable and most enjoyable reactors!! Thanks Chase - don’t ever stop being you!!
Ah yes, The Siren. One of my favourite of theirs, and Tarja's voice always gives me goosebumps on this one. I'd be interested to have you react to one of Tarja's original songs, and I'm pretty sure you'd love her cover of Supremacy (there's a live version that's just crazy). The things her voice do on this one... Yeaaaaaah...
Listen to the lyrics she is singing....playing violin for the seals, Tuomas did read in a newspaper of a woman in Scotland going down to the shore and playing the violin for the seals that came to listen to her playing, that gave him the idea to this song. I just love to read the back stories to his songwriting.
Oh, Marko please come back! Nightwish needs you, I need you, we all need you. I had not heard this masterpiece before, till I saw Tarja and I thought this was a great new song. I have not been much a fan of Tarja, I am not an opera lover at all, but this song has given me a new appreciation for her. This song is wonderful.
So lovely to see you do this one. There’s really precious few who do the Tarja Era. I love it all, but it’s just so nice to get some variety. This era is more than just Tarja. It has a different flavor. I don’t understand why people called her a Diva. On stage, she made way for everyone else, she sang the way Tuomas wanted her to sing. This is an exceptional concert even with all the drama. These are professionals, they give 💯 here as they do everywhere
It really wasn't her being a diva, it was more about her husband and him making demands. The guys didn't care for Marcelo and him being her manager and being with them all the time. Right after she was kicked out they mentioned it few times in interviews that if it wasn't for him she might have stayed, they liked her just fine on her own
@@annituominen7220 not standing up for herself. Being to polite to confront them sure would be easier on them. But Tarja had reasonable requests and boundaries.
A good mix of metal and symphonic would also be Gethsemane by Nightwish, a more than underrated song. The song would surprise you in more ways than one.
What always blows my mind about these live performances (from the End of an Era DVD/show) is that they were the last time Nightwish and Tarja played together. This show was truly a worthy end of an era.
I actually jaw-dropped when I saw this in my subscription box for premiere...The Siren was one of the first songs I heard and knew of NW after Ghost Love Score and it has a HUGE place in my heart nostalgically, and it holds up VERY well musically. Very unique vocal style from Tarja in the bridge as well to look forward to your reaction to 👀
This was my favorite track on 'Once' back when it came out. Took my breath away immediately. I love Floor and generally support everything the band does, but Tuomas's songwriting just hit differently for me back in the Tarja days.
I agree. I think this songwriting and composing was much most creative and expressive in the Tarja era, followed by the Anette era, and then finally the Floor era. They still make great music today, but it just doens't feel quite as characterful and passionate as it did up to and including Dark Passion Play.
Chase, you always have something intelligent and interesting to add in your videos. But this reaction stood out to me in how joyful, excited, and in awe you were doing this. Thanks for getting back to Nightwish!
Chase!! You are one of the GREATEST wrt analyzing, understanding, explaining the complex nuances of musical journeys, capturing/expressing the exceptional artists/bands! Your appreciation and justified praise for Nightwish is brilliant 💙🇫🇮
Hey Chase! I discovered Nightwish with you a couple of years ago. That changed my (musical) world and brought immense joy and emotions to me during the pandemic. Now I can discover this song with you as I haven’t heard of it before. I am as nostalgic about this as you are. There’s a tear of joy in my eye. Thank you!
So much nostalgia, one of my favs. Tuomas always slay the songs with some arabic/middle east melodies. The pharaoh sails to orion, the siren, sahara, arabesque. It gives the kind of mysterious aura.
I read somewhere that Marko said the Siren was his favorite song to play live back in the day. In another live recording Tuomus adds a prominent violin part to the Siren that is tasty.
Yes!! It's great that you've come back to Nightwish - at least for this one song. I've actually wanted you to react to The Siren for a long time, as well a few others. Thanks. 😊
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘
Thank you for another Great reaction. Whenever I look at this concert I always notice the boys having a hard time. ( we all know why) Still I get the feeling they really were trying to give Tarja an amazing send of. I do see a lot of love for her in this concert. This song and Sleeping sun are my favourites.
Chase, you should definetely take deep dive to Tarja era. In my humble opinion it deserves much much more appreciation. Usually it's just a lazy "she's more operatic" (well, no shit sherlock) and comparisons to Floor. When this era happened, there was no comparison to anyone. Nightwish Arena channel has a ton of Tarja era material which are remastered. Walking in the Air - From Wishes To Eternity Bless the Child - End of An Era
I concur, I'm a massive fan of Floor Jansen but Tarja was a massive part of who Nightwish were and what they have become. I don't agree with her choices but it ultimately led to Floor joining the band and that completed Nightwish for me.
She becomes the siren calling those to their deaths with that rich dark vocals, this song fit her like a glove and adding Marko's rough vocals simply made this magical
You make me happy analizing this .... much love and respect for Floor but Tarja is the reason I fell in love with symphonic metal .. please give a look at her solo career... she is so amazing. Thanks again for coming back to Nightwish.
Great to see you back with Nightwish. Is your neck giving you problems after the concert :) Marko raises a smile. Tuomas said recently "Music is the sound of emotions".
Chase, my Nightwish and Floor journey only started 6 months or so ago after a work colleague kept pushing me to check them out as I'd never heard of them before so reluctantly I did as metal/symphonic metal wasn't a genre that I thought I would enjoy (the Electric Light Orchestra - E.L.O being my lifelong favourites. Please give them a listen... "Tightrope" is one of many gems) but OMG I was blown away after watching and listening to "Poet and the Pendulum" live with Floor from Wacken 2013. Since then I haven't surfaced from down the rabbit hole busily soaking up everything from the Tarja and Annette eras and now Floor. You Chase have been a big part of my fledgling Nightwish journey having watched and listened to your solo Nightwish reactions and those that you have shared with Julia. Bless you both. You have opened up my ears to music more fully and I now "listen" to "feel" and appreciate music and all the components and nuances like never before during my 55 years here on Earth, and for that I cannot thank you enough. Thank you. Paul 👍😊
Man this song and performance are so special. Awesome reaction as usual. I'll always say if you want Tarja at her absolute best you should check out Beauty of the Beast (note: OF). One of the greatest Nightwish epic's and sadly one of their most underrated and overlooked songs.
I want to just say this: I am very, very happy with this video you just posed. You are one of the VERY few reactors that openly and whole-heartedly (and most importantly, sincerely) mentioned what impact Nightwish had for your channel and I fully respect and admire the way you mentioned that and your attitude towards it. I am also pretty sure that you only one who has been this open with sharing, in quite some detail, what personal impact Nightwish had on your personal life. Not that your place in the Nightwish Army was ever in any kind of doubt, from the moment you "joined the ranks", but with this... it is a demonstration of how ironclad your place within this amazing Community is and will remain, I am sure. I'm proud to be in the same Community with you man!🤘 All the best to you! (and of course, I am waiting for the next Nightwish reaction XD )
I was so excited to see another Nightwish reaction from you. I discovered the band before I discovered you and have loved them from the first listen. But you gave me a much deeper appreciation for why they capture people's hearts than I would have had just listening on my own. Thank you so much for that. I would love to see you react to two other songs from this concert (OK, all of them, but these two first) - Phantom of the Opera and High Hopes. Phantom is so quintessentially Tarja and Marko, and High Hopes is an absolute masterpiece (David Gilmour linked to it on his social media). Love to hear how Nightwish has affected your life. From the first time I heard them, I've been obsessed. They are magical. Ignore the haters. They have to have something to hate, so I'm sure the very same people are spreading the hate on other channels as well. Too bad they've missed the message from Nightwish - how's the heart.
Amazing song and performance 😊✨ I love that you said Nightwish is special to you. Man, the moments I have had enjoying Nightwish I hold close to my heart. It’s more than music , it’s a deeply spiritual experience. Always enjoy your reactions 🤘
I’m so excited you’re reacting to this song Chase! Great to see you back on Nightwish 🤘🏻 I would so love to see you react to Nightwish’s song Last of the Wilds from Wacken 2013, would really be interesting to hear your input and thoughts on that instrumental masterpiece!
@@ChaseCarneson And if you do the instrumental version of Last Of The Wilds, check afterwards version with lyrics. It is sung in Finnish, but there is a fan made video with Finnish lyrics and English translation on screen.
Much love to you and your (as you said it) other half.... don't EVER bother with what some people may think of you....! You're running one of the best reaction channels around. 🤘
That wicked keyboard riff in 11:37 quotes the main riff from the song 'Better Unborn' by the legendary Finnish band Amorphis from their 1996 album Elegy (the lyrics of which are based on a compilation of ancient lyrical poems called Kanteletar published in the mid-to-late 1800s, a sister-publication to the more epically oriented Kalevala compilation). Elegy is a damn great prog folk metal album. ua-cam.com/video/QU2ovtmL7Zk/v-deo.html
A brilliant reaction Chase, thank you. Ignore the haters and negative ones, it is obvious that you have pure motives and love this band as we all do. You have the heartfelt thanks of a member of the Nightwish Army (UK) 🙂
I love this song so much. This is essential Nightwish, with every member of the band having their moment to shine without overstepping. It's like watching a relay race where every baton-switch is beautifully executed. The Siren's voice lures the sailor and then in the keyboard solo we hear a snake-charmer tune (perhaps alluding to the enchantment) and then Tarja's in-character decision to break-character (the unnerving "yelp" at the end of her second siren call) foreshadows that she is not as alluring as she advertises... And then ultimately the song disappears into the waves which then subside. Marko's delivery of the final line is possibly my favorite line I've heard him sing. It's so haunting. You should also check out Tarja and Marko singing "The Phantom of the Opera" also on the "End of an Era" DVD. That song obviously switches the antagonist/protagonist character dynamic between the two sings. I might be biased, but I consider one of the greatest live performances of all time: a must-see.
"He's like a blanket or a duvet and she's like an undersheet that's stretched over everything and provides a layer of protection for his vocals." Another one for the quote archive. 😁
Been a fan of Nightwish for 22 years now. And Will for ever be. No matter the lineup. And follow you since you drop the first Nightwish reaction and you were important during the pandemic, at least for me. I'm happy to see you well. Cheers from Capilla del señor, Argentina.
Wonderful to see you Chase, and looking so happy. It made me smile as well to see you having such an emotional reaction with listening to Nightwish and I thoroughly enjoy this song. Every member of the band really shines and it tells the story of a Siren so well with the music, lyrics and visuals - so impactful.
Yes! I’m so glad you did this song. I’ve been a Nightwish fan for a couple of years, but just recently discovered this song. It quickly became one of my favorites. Chase, love your reactions! They help me appreciate the songs so much more.
May I do a recommendation? I have not seen you do a reaction to Tarja's solo career. She has an amazing solo career. She is also great song writer. Also in her solo career she uses more her chest voice and I just love those moments. Her voice is just so incredible dark even though she can get up to those high notes. So anyway I recommend to you her live performance from Woodstock and the song Victim of Ritual. Also another good song is Dead Promises. And thanks for the reaction. It was one of the best Siren reaction😁👍
this song gets overlooked SO often! so happy you did this one Chase! this is definitely one of Tarja's songs.... and glad you enjoyed it just as much as i do 🤘🤘 and yes, you did a great job, nothing to worry about ;) we know how much you love Nightish, and it shows. people who can't see that, those are the ones who have a problem, not you ♥
Chase, I remember at the end of your last Epica video, you said you hadn't done Nightwish in a while because you wanted to find a way to add value to the Nightwish reaction space. I wanted to say in response (only getting around to it now) that I wish there were more reactions to the early stuff with Tarja because this is where Nightwish started and IMO where symphonic metal as a genre started as well. And it has to be the versions with Tarja, because Floor is unable or unwilling to sing these songs in the operatic style that they were written to go with. So thanks for this. 😊
So great to see Nightwish back. I really hope you'll get to Phantom of the Opera with Tarja, as it's one of my all-time favourite Nightwish performances and I was disappointed that you never got around to it back when you were on your big Nightwish kick. Also High Hopes, because in my opinion it's Marko's best performance and not many bands could do a Pink Floyd cover and actually do it better than Pink Floyd.
Never heard this one before, glad I didn’t miss it!! Great tempo/ drive to it…. It’s VERY NICE. Once again I must thank you Chase for showing me something new….. Love that your back old friend!
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like I've been on the (Nightwish) journey with you. I'm moved by the way you've seemed to put down your wall and grateful because I'm able to feel even more connected to you. Again, Thank you for sharing
Your reviews are so interesting. I started with Tarja and love many of her versions of Nightwish songs. Floor is spectacular too. Tomas is mysterious like you say and Marco is so good.
If you want to hear Taria's full abilities, you should react to songs from her solo career. :)
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I got doubly nostalgic for having seen Tarja with NW live at Tullikamari way back and having seen Chase swoon over the band not so long ago. You're home, you're safe.
Dude, I think you have done a wonderful job reacting to Nightwish. You are among my top 3 Nightwish reactors and I’ve seen A LOT. You should definitely keep going, cause there a still so many songs to hear. Maybe some of the studio versions of songs you already have heard live? Keep doing what you do, cause you do it well.
I've missed the premiere, but here I am, a month later, reacting to your reaction. I don't use to comment on UA-cam videos, but I follow you since the beginning and I started doing that because of your reactions to Nightwish. You're always have been my favorite youtube reactor, you explain the technical parts of the music and I love that, but in this video I saw you reacting not only with your "musician ears" but with your heart - and it touched my heart here in Brazil, across the sea. Thank you, Chase! It's a pleasure follow you through these years. Keep listening to old Nightwish songs that I'll always be here, being a silent follower (but liking all the videos). ☺
This means the world. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I’m so grateful for the support and the kindness. I’m not going anywhere and Nightwish will always have a home on this channel.
Lovely to see your expressions listening to this! One thing I like about this performance over the studio version is how Marco is higher in the mix, which means the contrast between Tarja's extra-ethereal performance and his driving, gritty one is even more effective (we know he can do smooth so this is a definite choice). On _Once_ this is followed by Dead Gardens, a heavy guitar-centric song, which I think works well as a contrast (though it's not one of my favourites from the album). I don't have End of an Era, but apparently this was followed by Sleeping Sun, which is a fantastic performance but not so much a contrast (at least in mood, the tempo's different). Hmm, I must watch EoaE in order someday...
Hi Chase awesome to see you back, I have been seeing your journey and you are one of those who made the whole Quarantine time actually kinda great even though I have a new channel but just wanted to remind you that you sure made many people's shitty situation way better by starting this channel and giving your expert view on the music people love. So Thanks and once again good to see you back!
nice reaction. I have similar feelings about Nightwish, the emotion that their music evokes is absolutely UNMATCHED by any other music group. thank you for sharing your knowledge of music. you are right that sharing your insight and knowledge deepens the listening experience. cheers!
For me you have been bringing a lot with your nightwish reactions. Most of your "colleagues" don't give me much, but I really like your PAUSING because you always manage to bring me some new angles to the songs. For example enjoying structures of the songs and how they evolve etc. Of course at first I enjoyed you just being so amazed and confused about their music and it was fine. Later you really have been evolving in bringing in the extra value. And by later I mean like almost in the beginning of your Nightwis path :D So thank you for sharing all of this, keep up the good job. BTW have you done Wintersun - Time? I only found Sons of winter and...... But I would really enjoy you exploring Time if not yet done :-----) My other wish could be: Swallow the sun - cathedral walls ua-cam.com/video/g6W5ScOEv2c/v-deo.html
Great job as always. This is one of those heavenly Nightwish deep cuts that I absolutely adore. I can't help thinking of the late great John Lord when I hear Tuomas playing that organ patch in the middle.
Just wonderful Chase, thank you. 🤗 From the moment many years ago when I stumbled upon a Nightwish track on You Tube (before reaction channels became a "thing") I was hooked, and End of an Era was my first Nightwish DVD purchase. I can actually say that this band rekindled my waning interest in popular music. Nightwish led me to Epica and Within Temptation (and more recently, Mono Inc from Germany). And my pursuit of all things Nightwish led me to your channel, where in turn you have introduced me to some other wonderful musicians such as Band Maid. It does feel like a journey, and we enjoy travelling with you. Cheers mate.
Dude, you are as genuine as a man can get and you provide much more content in the first minute than many other "reactors" in their whole reaction. People will always critisize you no matter what you do. I might be repeating myself, but you really are a good dude, keep on being you! Thank you for all the reactions!
Hi Chase Thank you for your reaction. Nightwish fan here from Finland. Thanks that your find Nightwish again. I have to ask that you watch Nightwish concert in Hellfest 2022. I remember when you react shoemaker 2 years ago and you said this song is very difficult to sing a live concert. I think we both know that she Can do it. I wish all good to you and greetings from Finland 🙋♀️ 🇫🇮 ❤
So happy to see your face popping up on my feed again :) thank you for another awesome NW reaction. I always love hearing your insights into their music, I always learn so much. Have a damn good day, Chase!
I freaking love you Chase. You are so real. I love how you jam along to songs and rewind as many times as you want to really enjoy a part. You deserve a million subs to be quite fucking honest. also, Nightwish is my favorite band, so
CHASE welcome back. Crazy, I just looked up the album Once today to see what songs I had not heard before. Most of the few that I had not seen did not have videos, except two. Siren was one of them and I watched the video. I guess this then lead me to you again.
As for lineups. They have excelled in every vocal era and i applaud them and love them for that. I'm on that journey with them wherever it takes them🤍💯
This was such a treat to see, man. Back in the day, I was able to watch every new video you put out -- but as you know, eventually the tedium of life interferes, and good things and bad things alike consume your time. Just as you saw difficulties and new joys arise, so did I, and I drifted off to other pastures for a while. But, I suppose the UA-cam algorithm knew what's up this time, because in the minimal free time I have, I saw this video pop up, and clicked without hesitation. Chase doing Nightwish again?! No way! (Not that your other reactions are worse, ofc.) I'm just glad to see you're well as circumstances permit, enjoying what the world has brought your way in the interim, no doubt as a result of your hard work, and revisiting an old favorite. As you said in the reaction, "It's good to be back, old friend." That's how I felt having the opportunity to see you react again ^_^
When I heard the recording of this, I immediately thought of Bear McCreary's score for the Battlestar Galactica reboot. Especially the (I think) the electric violin which in this performance Tuomas is playing the part on keyboard. At first I thought Tuomas was a Battlestar fan, however, Once came out a year before season two where Bear really took over the music and I'm thinking he was heavily influences by this piece of music! ❤
And you saw fourth Tarja's outfit in this concert (see Planet Hell, Wishmaster and Nemo for three another) and third microphone color. Two more outfits and one more microphone left ;-)
I'm do greatfull I've found your channel. Going with you on a ride through Nightwish songs makes me understand them better. I to recommend you Beauty od the beast. Also Beauty and the Beast.
Such a great non-trivial reaction video. There is a reason you've been one of my favourites since I first stumbled upon your channe a couple of years ago, and that reason is pretty much you and your way of doing what you do. So, keep up the great work, and don't let any 'armies' bully you into following some pre-laden path. Some of us want to explore music with you, not necessarily see you react to all the songs that everybody else has been pushed to react to. And this comes from a Finn. Cheers, Chase.
I got to see them live back in May (first time seeing them w/Floor!) and oh mah goodness the line to get in! Wrapped around the block and then some. They were amazing of course. \m/
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing Nightwish again. I rather suspect it's harder to find something you haven't already listened to now!! 😄 I enjoy your company.
Aaaw man, first of all seeing you react is a blessing, but seeing you react to Nightwish of all things is GODDAMN nostalgic. For some reason, this song reminds me me of Sahara from the Dark Passion Play Album 🤔
Singing in an operatic style is a choice, not a limitation. Tarja knows how to sing in different styles.
Tarja should made a new version of Innocence but changing the main title for "Ignorance". After 25 years of career there's still people thinking she sings like in 2005.
This is correct.
If anybody wants to hear what Tarja sounds like when singing in a less operatic style just listen to "Feel for you" from Century Child or "White night Fantasy" from Once. They are two of the rare songs from theTarja era where she actually sang in a more contemporary style, and her voice sounds absolutely amazing.
She IS The Siren, she's the only one that can sing this one
Good to have you back!
She is, for sure. 🥂👍
Nightwish brought me to Chase! Was watching someone react to Yours is an Empty Hope. There were comments about how fast the reactor noticed that Floor was growling. Then someone said “but no one has noticed as fast as Chase”. And I was like “who is Chase, I better look him up”. And discovered one of UA-cam’s best, most humble, most knowledgeable and most enjoyable reactors!! Thanks Chase - don’t ever stop being you!!
Couldn't have said it better! Thank you, Chase!
Ah yes, The Siren. One of my favourite of theirs, and Tarja's voice always gives me goosebumps on this one.
I'd be interested to have you react to one of Tarja's original songs, and I'm pretty sure you'd love her cover of Supremacy (there's a live version that's just crazy). The things her voice do on this one... Yeaaaaaah...
Listen to the lyrics she is singing....playing violin for the seals, Tuomas did read in a newspaper of a woman in Scotland going down to the shore and playing the violin for the seals that came to listen to her playing, that gave him the idea to this song. I just love to read the back stories to his songwriting.
Oh, Marko please come back! Nightwish needs you, I need you, we all need you. I had not heard this masterpiece before, till I saw Tarja and I thought this was a great new song. I have not been much a fan of Tarja, I am not an opera lover at all, but this song has given me a new appreciation for her. This song is wonderful.
So lovely to see you do this one. There’s really precious few who do the Tarja Era. I love it all, but it’s just so nice to get some variety. This era is more than just Tarja. It has a different flavor. I don’t understand why people called her a Diva. On stage, she made way for everyone else, she sang the way Tuomas wanted her to sing. This is an exceptional concert even with all the drama. These are professionals, they give 💯 here as they do everywhere
yes to everything ♥️
Yes yes yes ❤
There were their masterpiece. Tarja did shine!
It really wasn't her being a diva, it was more about her husband and him making demands. The guys didn't care for Marcelo and him being her manager and being with them all the time. Right after she was kicked out they mentioned it few times in interviews that if it wasn't for him she might have stayed, they liked her just fine on her own
@@annituominen7220 not standing up for herself. Being to polite to confront them sure would be easier on them. But Tarja had reasonable requests and boundaries.
A good mix of metal and symphonic would also be Gethsemane by Nightwish, a more than underrated song. The song would surprise you in more ways than one.
I concur!
Absolutely. It was actually the first Nightwish song I ever heard, more than 20 years ago. Still love that song.
I concur!
I concur
Yeah, it's an excellent song; one of my favourites.
What always blows my mind about these live performances (from the End of an Era DVD/show) is that they were the last time Nightwish and Tarja played together. This show was truly a worthy end of an era.
I actually jaw-dropped when I saw this in my subscription box for premiere...The Siren was one of the first songs I heard and knew of NW after Ghost Love Score and it has a HUGE place in my heart nostalgically, and it holds up VERY well musically. Very unique vocal style from Tarja in the bridge as well to look forward to your reaction to 👀
Same! Right after GLS I heard this gem. Definitely gives all the nostalgic feels.
This was my favorite track on 'Once' back when it came out. Took my breath away immediately. I love Floor and generally support everything the band does, but Tuomas's songwriting just hit differently for me back in the Tarja days.
I agree. I think this songwriting and composing was much most creative and expressive in the Tarja era, followed by the Anette era, and then finally the Floor era. They still make great music today, but it just doens't feel quite as characterful and passionate as it did up to and including Dark Passion Play.
Passion and the Opera is going to blow your mind
Chase, you always have something intelligent and interesting to add in your videos. But this reaction stood out to me in how joyful, excited, and in awe you were doing this. Thanks for getting back to Nightwish!
Appreciate the kind words. Really loved this one. Special moment for me
The Emppu smile ☺
It's the one about Odysseus and the sirens! This really suits Tarja's voice.
..... thanks for The Siren ....for Tarya ....
.... thank you for lighting up more smiles with your smile ...
Chase!! You are one of the GREATEST wrt analyzing, understanding, explaining the complex nuances of musical journeys, capturing/expressing the exceptional artists/bands! Your appreciation and justified praise for Nightwish is brilliant 💙🇫🇮
'Sleeping Sun' came after.....check it out. I recommend some of her solo career....her vocals have actually gotten better since 'End of An Era'.
Hey Chase! I discovered Nightwish with you a couple of years ago. That changed my (musical) world and brought immense joy and emotions to me during the pandemic. Now I can discover this song with you as I haven’t heard of it before. I am as nostalgic about this as you are. There’s a tear of joy in my eye. Thank you!
So much nostalgia, one of my favs. Tuomas always slay the songs with some arabic/middle east melodies. The pharaoh sails to orion, the siren, sahara, arabesque. It gives the kind of mysterious aura.
I read somewhere that Marko said the Siren was his favorite song to play live back in the day.
In another live recording Tuomus adds a prominent violin part to the Siren that is tasty.
Yes!! It's great that you've come back to Nightwish - at least for this one song. I've actually wanted you to react to The Siren for a long time, as well a few others. Thanks. 😊
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘
Thank you for another Great reaction. Whenever I look at this concert I always notice the boys having a hard time. ( we all know why) Still I get the feeling they really were trying to give Tarja an amazing send of. I do see a lot of love for her in this concert. This song and Sleeping sun are my favourites.
One of my Favorites from the Tarja Era and one of the few I feel is for her alone to sing.
Chase, you should definetely take deep dive to Tarja era. In my humble opinion it deserves much much more appreciation. Usually it's just a lazy "she's more operatic" (well, no shit sherlock) and comparisons to Floor. When this era happened, there was no comparison to anyone. Nightwish Arena channel has a ton of Tarja era material which are remastered.
Walking in the Air - From Wishes To Eternity
Bless the Child - End of An Era
....yes, please ....
I concur, I'm a massive fan of Floor Jansen but Tarja was a massive part of who Nightwish were and what they have become. I don't agree with her choices but it ultimately led to Floor joining the band and that completed Nightwish for me.
I concur!!!!!! Strongly 🖤🤘🏻
100% agree
Absolutely!
La energía que tenía esa canción junto a Tarja era única.
Hermosa reacción.
Muchas gracias 🤗
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
She becomes the siren calling those to their deaths with that rich dark vocals, this song fit her like a glove and adding Marko's rough vocals simply made this magical
You make me happy analizing this .... much love and respect for Floor but Tarja is the reason I fell in love with symphonic metal .. please give a look at her solo career... she is so amazing.
Thanks again for coming back to Nightwish.
Great to see you back with Nightwish.
Is your neck giving you problems after the concert :)
Marko raises a smile.
Tuomas said recently "Music is the sound of emotions".
Chase, my Nightwish and Floor journey only started 6 months or so ago after a work colleague kept pushing me to check them out as I'd never heard of them before so reluctantly I did as metal/symphonic metal wasn't a genre that I thought I would enjoy (the Electric Light Orchestra - E.L.O being my lifelong favourites. Please give them a listen... "Tightrope" is one of many gems) but OMG I was blown away after watching and listening to "Poet and the Pendulum" live with Floor from Wacken 2013. Since then I haven't surfaced from down the rabbit hole busily soaking up everything from the Tarja and Annette eras and now Floor. You Chase have been a big part of my fledgling Nightwish journey having watched and listened to your solo Nightwish reactions and those that you have shared with Julia. Bless you both. You have opened up my ears to music more fully and I now "listen" to "feel" and appreciate music and all the components and nuances like never before during my 55 years here on Earth, and for that I cannot thank you enough. Thank you. Paul 👍😊
Man this song and performance are so special. Awesome reaction as usual. I'll always say if you want Tarja at her absolute best you should check out Beauty of the Beast (note: OF). One of the greatest Nightwish epic's and sadly one of their most underrated and overlooked songs.
I want to just say this:
I am very, very happy with this video you just posed.
You are one of the VERY few reactors that openly and whole-heartedly (and most importantly, sincerely) mentioned what impact Nightwish had for your channel and I fully respect and admire the way you mentioned that and your attitude towards it. I am also pretty sure that you only one who has been this open with sharing, in quite some detail, what personal impact Nightwish had on your personal life.
Not that your place in the Nightwish Army was ever in any kind of doubt, from the moment you "joined the ranks", but with this... it is a demonstration of how ironclad your place within this amazing Community is and will remain, I am sure.
I'm proud to be in the same Community with you man!🤘
All the best to you! (and of course, I am waiting for the next Nightwish reaction XD )
Tarja is simply the best! BAM!!! 👊👊👊
I was so excited to see another Nightwish reaction from you. I discovered the band before I discovered you and have loved them from the first listen. But you gave me a much deeper appreciation for why they capture people's hearts than I would have had just listening on my own. Thank you so much for that.
I would love to see you react to two other songs from this concert (OK, all of them, but these two first) - Phantom of the Opera and High Hopes. Phantom is so quintessentially Tarja and Marko, and High Hopes is an absolute masterpiece (David Gilmour linked to it on his social media).
Love to hear how Nightwish has affected your life. From the first time I heard them, I've been obsessed. They are magical.
Ignore the haters. They have to have something to hate, so I'm sure the very same people are spreading the hate on other channels as well. Too bad they've missed the message from Nightwish - how's the heart.
Amazing song and performance 😊✨ I love that you said Nightwish is special to you. Man, the moments I have had enjoying Nightwish I hold close to my heart. It’s more than music , it’s a deeply spiritual experience. Always enjoy your reactions 🤘
I’m so excited you’re reacting to this song Chase! Great to see you back on Nightwish 🤘🏻 I would so love to see you react to Nightwish’s song Last of the Wilds from Wacken 2013, would really be interesting to hear your input and thoughts on that instrumental masterpiece!
Aaah thank you. Yeah, was a pretty great experience to go back to Nightwish and looking forward to more for sure
@@ChaseCarneson And if you do the instrumental version of Last Of The Wilds, check afterwards version with lyrics. It is sung in Finnish, but there is a fan made video with Finnish lyrics and English translation on screen.
Much love to you and your (as you said it) other half.... don't EVER bother with what some people may think of you....!
You're running one of the best reaction channels around. 🤘
That wicked keyboard riff in 11:37 quotes the main riff from the song 'Better Unborn' by the legendary Finnish band Amorphis from their 1996 album Elegy (the lyrics of which are based on a compilation of ancient lyrical poems called Kanteletar published in the mid-to-late 1800s, a sister-publication to the more epically oriented Kalevala compilation). Elegy is a damn great prog folk metal album.
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A brilliant reaction Chase, thank you. Ignore the haters and negative ones, it is obvious that you have pure motives and love this band as we all do. You have the heartfelt thanks of a member of the Nightwish Army (UK) 🙂
I love this song so much. This is essential Nightwish, with every member of the band having their moment to shine without overstepping. It's like watching a relay race where every baton-switch is beautifully executed. The Siren's voice lures the sailor and then in the keyboard solo we hear a snake-charmer tune (perhaps alluding to the enchantment) and then Tarja's in-character decision to break-character (the unnerving "yelp" at the end of her second siren call) foreshadows that she is not as alluring as she advertises... And then ultimately the song disappears into the waves which then subside. Marko's delivery of the final line is possibly my favorite line I've heard him sing. It's so haunting.
You should also check out Tarja and Marko singing "The Phantom of the Opera" also on the "End of an Era" DVD. That song obviously switches the antagonist/protagonist character dynamic between the two sings. I might be biased, but I consider one of the greatest live performances of all time: a must-see.
"He's like a blanket or a duvet and she's like an undersheet that's stretched over everything and provides a layer of protection for his vocals." Another one for the quote archive. 😁
"Wailing" is the word you were looking for, I think. Then she transitions into more of a melodic "calling".
Been a fan of Nightwish for 22 years now. And Will for ever be. No matter the lineup. And follow you since you drop the first Nightwish reaction and you were important during the pandemic, at least for me. I'm happy to see you well. Cheers from Capilla del señor, Argentina.
Wonderful to see you Chase, and looking so happy. It made me smile as well to see you having such an emotional reaction with listening to Nightwish and I thoroughly enjoy this song. Every member of the band really shines and it tells the story of a Siren so well with the music, lyrics and visuals - so impactful.
lol when he hugs himself on the first chorus, I feel you bro!
Love that you returned to Nightwish, I’ve missed them on your channel. Would love to see your take on “The Carpenter” from Buenos Aires
Yes! I’m so glad you did this song. I’ve been a Nightwish fan for a couple of years, but just recently discovered this song. It quickly became one of my favorites.
Chase, love your reactions! They help me appreciate the songs so much more.
May I do a recommendation?
I have not seen you do a reaction to Tarja's solo career. She has an amazing solo career. She is also great song writer. Also in her solo career she uses more her chest voice and I just love those moments. Her voice is just so incredible dark even though she can get up to those high notes.
So anyway I recommend to you her live performance from Woodstock and the song Victim of Ritual.
Also another good song is Dead Promises.
And thanks for the reaction. It was one of the best Siren reaction😁👍
So glad YOU are back and with this song! Well done! On the DVD the track "Sleeping Sun" follows this one.
this song gets overlooked SO often! so happy you did this one Chase! this is definitely one of Tarja's songs.... and glad you enjoyed it just as much as i do 🤘🤘
and yes, you did a great job, nothing to worry about ;) we know how much you love Nightish, and it shows. people who can't see that, those are the ones who have a problem, not you ♥
Chase, I remember at the end of your last Epica video, you said you hadn't done Nightwish in a while because you wanted to find a way to add value to the Nightwish reaction space. I wanted to say in response (only getting around to it now) that I wish there were more reactions to the early stuff with Tarja because this is where Nightwish started and IMO where symphonic metal as a genre started as well. And it has to be the versions with Tarja, because Floor is unable or unwilling to sing these songs in the operatic style that they were written to go with. So thanks for this. 😊
So great to see Nightwish back. I really hope you'll get to Phantom of the Opera with Tarja, as it's one of my all-time favourite Nightwish performances and I was disappointed that you never got around to it back when you were on your big Nightwish kick.
Also High Hopes, because in my opinion it's Marko's best performance and not many bands could do a Pink Floyd cover and actually do it better than Pink Floyd.
Never heard this one before, glad I didn’t miss it!! Great tempo/ drive to it…. It’s VERY NICE. Once again I must thank you Chase for showing me something new….. Love that your back old friend!
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like I've been on the (Nightwish) journey with you. I'm moved by the way you've seemed to put down your wall and grateful because I'm able to feel even more connected to you. Again, Thank you for sharing
Your reviews are so interesting. I started with Tarja and love many of her versions of Nightwish songs. Floor is spectacular too. Tomas is mysterious like you say and Marco is so good.
If you want to hear Taria's full abilities, you should react to songs from her solo career. :)
I got doubly nostalgic for having seen Tarja with NW live at Tullikamari way back and having seen Chase swoon over the band not so long ago. You're home, you're safe.
Dude, I think you have done a wonderful job reacting to Nightwish. You are among my top 3 Nightwish reactors and I’ve seen A LOT. You should definitely keep going, cause there a still so many songs to hear. Maybe some of the studio versions of songs you already have heard live? Keep doing what you do, cause you do it well.
sabaton epica and nightwish has brought me so much love
Got some Epica in the plan.
YES, one of my fave nightwish songs. cant wait to hear your insights chase 😁
I've missed the premiere, but here I am, a month later, reacting to your reaction. I don't use to comment on UA-cam videos, but I follow you since the beginning and I started doing that because of your reactions to Nightwish. You're always have been my favorite youtube reactor, you explain the technical parts of the music and I love that, but in this video I saw you reacting not only with your "musician ears" but with your heart - and it touched my heart here in Brazil, across the sea. Thank you, Chase! It's a pleasure follow you through these years. Keep listening to old Nightwish songs that I'll always be here, being a silent follower (but liking all the videos). ☺
This means the world. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I’m so grateful for the support and the kindness. I’m not going anywhere and Nightwish will always have a home on this channel.
Lovely to see your expressions listening to this! One thing I like about this performance over the studio version is how Marco is higher in the mix, which means the contrast between Tarja's extra-ethereal performance and his driving, gritty one is even more effective (we know he can do smooth so this is a definite choice). On _Once_ this is followed by Dead Gardens, a heavy guitar-centric song, which I think works well as a contrast (though it's not one of my favourites from the album). I don't have End of an Era, but apparently this was followed by Sleeping Sun, which is a fantastic performance but not so much a contrast (at least in mood, the tempo's different). Hmm, I must watch EoaE in order someday...
Yes, Sleeping Sun is a sleepy ballad.
Hi Chase awesome to see you back, I have been seeing your journey and you are one of those who made the whole Quarantine time actually kinda great even though I have a new channel but just wanted to remind you that you sure made many people's shitty situation way better by starting this channel and giving your expert view on the music people love. So Thanks and once again good to see you back!
Excellent as always.
I'm sure their are many like me who have become NW fans due to you introducing us.
Thank you
nice reaction. I have similar feelings about Nightwish, the emotion that their music evokes is absolutely UNMATCHED by any other music group. thank you for sharing your knowledge of music. you are right that sharing your insight and knowledge deepens the listening experience. cheers!
I loved it Chase, insightful as always
For me you have been bringing a lot with your nightwish reactions. Most of your "colleagues" don't give me much, but I really like your PAUSING because you always manage to bring me some new angles to the songs. For example enjoying structures of the songs and how they evolve etc. Of course at first I enjoyed you just being so amazed and confused about their music and it was fine. Later you really have been evolving in bringing in the extra value. And by later I mean like almost in the beginning of your Nightwis path :D
So thank you for sharing all of this, keep up the good job. BTW have you done Wintersun - Time? I only found Sons of winter and...... But I would really enjoy you exploring Time if not yet done :-----)
My other wish could be: Swallow the sun - cathedral walls
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And it's nightwish related: Anette an Kai playing!!
Great job as always. This is one of those heavenly Nightwish deep cuts that I absolutely adore. I can't help thinking of the late great John Lord when I hear Tuomas playing that organ patch in the middle.
first two rare gems: 1:Swanheart and 2: Two of tragedy. Then 3: Deep silent complete and of course 4: Come cover me. always have been Tarja's songs.
Just wonderful Chase, thank you. 🤗
From the moment many years ago when I stumbled upon a Nightwish track on You Tube (before reaction channels became a "thing") I was hooked, and End of an Era was my first Nightwish DVD purchase. I can actually say that this band rekindled my waning interest in popular music. Nightwish led me to Epica and Within Temptation (and more recently, Mono Inc from Germany). And my pursuit of all things Nightwish led me to your channel, where in turn you have introduced me to some other wonderful musicians such as Band Maid. It does feel like a journey, and we enjoy travelling with you. Cheers mate.
This is one of my favorites, this particular live version of the song.
Definitely got excited when this popped up in my notifications... Not enough exploration into this era of them.. So glad its you!
Dude, you are as genuine as a man can get and you provide much more content in the first minute than many other "reactors" in their whole reaction. People will always critisize you no matter what you do. I might be repeating myself, but you really are a good dude, keep on being you! Thank you for all the reactions!
Back in the saddle again, eh? Grrreat!
Nightwish Army, Håkansåker Irregulars, Helsinki Finland signing in.
Thank you for the reaction.
Soo Nice to see you again with Nightwish, thank you for doing it! Hope to see you soon again.
Hi Chase
Thank you for your reaction.
Nightwish fan here from Finland.
Thanks that your find Nightwish again.
I have to ask that you watch Nightwish concert in Hellfest 2022.
I remember when you react shoemaker 2 years ago and you said this song is very difficult to sing a live concert. I think we both know that she Can do it. I wish all good to you and greetings from Finland 🙋♀️ 🇫🇮 ❤
So happy to see your face popping up on my feed again :) thank you for another awesome NW reaction. I always love hearing your insights into their music, I always learn so much. Have a damn good day, Chase!
I freaking love you Chase. You are so real. I love how you jam along to songs and rewind as many times as you want to really enjoy a part. You deserve a million subs to be quite fucking honest.
also, Nightwish is my favorite band, so
A million? Goodness. Lets work on 100,000 haha. Appreciate that. Thank you 🙏
Appreciated your thoughtful monologue at the start.
CHASE welcome back. Crazy, I just looked up the album Once today to see what songs I had not heard before. Most of the few that I had not seen did not have videos, except two. Siren was one of them and I watched the video. I guess this then lead me to you again.
Welcome back with Nightwish always a pleasure to watch and listen to your reactions. 🫶🏼
Always feels like home with them.
And you!
How i missed your nightwish reactions! Love to hear someone musicsavy put words on why this is awesome. Love to see you back on the nightwishtrain! 🤘🤗
glad to see nightwish back on your channel, glad to see them making you happy
As for lineups. They have excelled in every vocal era and i applaud them and love them for that. I'm on that journey with them wherever it takes them🤍💯
Oh my goodness I´ve missed your reactions to NW! Thank you!
Man chase you are amazing! Please stay true to yourself and you will always be amazing in my heart.
Ty for sharing this very emotional video with us!
This was such a treat to see, man. Back in the day, I was able to watch every new video you put out -- but as you know, eventually the tedium of life interferes, and good things and bad things alike consume your time. Just as you saw difficulties and new joys arise, so did I, and I drifted off to other pastures for a while. But, I suppose the UA-cam algorithm knew what's up this time, because in the minimal free time I have, I saw this video pop up, and clicked without hesitation. Chase doing Nightwish again?! No way! (Not that your other reactions are worse, ofc.) I'm just glad to see you're well as circumstances permit, enjoying what the world has brought your way in the interim, no doubt as a result of your hard work, and revisiting an old favorite. As you said in the reaction, "It's good to be back, old friend." That's how I felt having the opportunity to see you react again ^_^
Warwick Infinity...such a beautiful bass.
Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA! I feel you, friend! Honored to be a part of your journey!
When I heard the recording of this, I immediately thought of Bear McCreary's score for the Battlestar Galactica reboot. Especially the (I think) the electric violin which in this performance Tuomas is playing the part on keyboard. At first I thought Tuomas was a Battlestar fan, however, Once came out a year before season two where Bear really took over the music and I'm thinking he was heavily influences by this piece of music! ❤
And you saw fourth Tarja's outfit in this concert (see Planet Hell, Wishmaster and Nemo for three another) and third microphone color.
Two more outfits and one more microphone left ;-)
I'm do greatfull I've found your channel. Going with you on a ride through Nightwish songs makes me understand them better. I to recommend you Beauty od the beast. Also Beauty and the Beast.
Such a great non-trivial reaction video. There is a reason you've been one of my favourites since I first stumbled upon your channe a couple of years ago, and that reason is pretty much you and your way of doing what you do. So, keep up the great work, and don't let any 'armies' bully you into following some pre-laden path. Some of us want to explore music with you, not necessarily see you react to all the songs that everybody else has been pushed to react to. And this comes from a Finn. Cheers, Chase.
I got to see them live back in May (first time seeing them w/Floor!) and oh mah goodness the line to get in! Wrapped around the block and then some. They were amazing of course. \m/
I would love to see you react to Tarja solo career there are so many amazing songs for you to discover!
Who tied Marco's hands to the wheel...Sirens do call come to me. Odyssy had difficulties to resist that call. Just brilliant from Tuomas again.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing Nightwish again. I rather suspect it's harder to find something you haven't already listened to now!! 😄 I enjoy your company.
Aaaw man, first of all seeing you react is a blessing, but seeing you react to Nightwish of all things is GODDAMN nostalgic.
For some reason, this song reminds me me of Sahara from the Dark Passion Play Album 🤔