Yup, Shallow (not the duet but the duet is still good) and Winner from the show are 2 of my favorites after phantom. She can do just about anything and it makes my brain hurt.
@@whothewhatthewhy3150 yeah i would say th order from best to no so good is Shallow by Floor Jansen, Shallow by Lady Gaga and the Shallow by Floor and Tim. And dont react ONLY to Floor, Henk wit The Sound Of Silence, Henk + Emma Heesters - Vivo per Lei, even Tim Akkerman -Nemo is pretty cool
While reacting to "beste Zangers", don't forget Floor singing "Vilja Lied". It shows one more style she does well. I think Floor is the most versatile singer I've ever heard.
I second Julia reacting to the all of Floor's renditions in Beste Zangers. We all know Floor's vocal ability and range, but seeing her singing songs outside her comfort zone, making them her own and nailing every one is awe inspiring to witness. And with Julia being a contemporary vocal coach, I think she'd really enjoy the show.
Hey Julia, you just made it to Dutch television! Parts of this reaction video were used in a tv-show where Henk and Floor appeared as guests, talking about what their participation in Beste Zangers (and more particularly the Phantom duet) brought them both professionally and as friends.
Hell yeah, Floor looks proud at Henk's distortion/gritt. Before Beste Zangers, he had never distorted his voice like this as he is a trained opera singer, and adding distortion in your voice as an opera singer is simply not done. He learned how to do that specifically for Floor because of their mutual appreciation and respect. For Henk, Floor sang Vilja Lied from the operette Die Lustige Witwe (HIGHLY recommend you watch this one too). In return, Henk sang The Sound of Silence -- the Disturbed version (also HIGHLY recommend you watch this!) for Floor. Specially for this, he learned to distort his voice because it meant a lot to Floor. That was the first time ever he sang a song with distortion. This, the Phantom of the Opera, was the second time. The version of this song is a nod to Nightwish's version of the Phantom in which Marko sings with Tarja (wonderful version as well, you should watch this even if you don't want to react to it), and well ... you've heard what Marko sounds like. Great reaction, as always and keep the Floor reactions coming. We Nightwish fans can not get enough of them. Really, we can't get enough. It's like a drug. We always come back for more ;) Please, give us our fix!
Do you feel the rush with that D6? I certainly do. Hope you enjoyed :) Just one point to clarify in case it was a touch confusing: Legit is a singing style in musical theatre. There are two branches of the Legit singing style, Contemporary and Traditional. Both are essentially a modified classical sound however the traditional will be closer to classical with the Contemporary still using some classical elements but a lot more speech quality and other contemporary sounds. Also, big whoops on my part. I accidentally said that Sierra was the original Christine at 10:02. I meant that Sierra had played it in the actual show not that she was the very first Christine ever. Sarah Brightman is the original Christine, Sierra is just my favourite who has performed in the actual musical. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
Really enjoyed this reaction, but I just wanted to note that Floor's harsh onsets towards the end of the climax are deliberate to make Christine sound crazier and crazier as she ascends. She performed it the same way every time on her solo tour, showing it do be a deliberate stylistic choice.
@@somedigitalist7681 that's so good to know!! I thought it was odd that they weren't as clean as her other onsets but it makes way more sense for them to be deliberate.
@@jvoxfox It's one of the things Floor does in her interpretation to add additional dynamics to Christine's part, along with singing the first passage higher to soften it, progressively increasing in power over the course of the song to the crescendo, and ascending in volume and harshness at each step in the crescendo. In general, Floor likes to make really extensive use of dynamics , and her approach to Christine is an example of that.
Henk mentioned on the show he's performed Phantom on stage around 600 times. Floor mentioned that she is a long time fan of Henk's and saw him perform Phantom live on stage in the netherlands when she was a teen.
Henk was one of the singers Floor looked up to as a child after seeing him in Phantom of the Opera. Henk did the rasp as a nod to Floor, who he is a fan of, which must be an amazing feeling for Floor. He has also been a guest in a couple concerts. I would argue this is a rendition of the Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera which was done way back with Tarja who was Nightwish's first singer 20 years ago. The original with Tarja and Marco is amazing.
Damn, I knew Tarja's fans were going to start showing up. Well, I have something new for you, it stayed in time a long time ago. Floor doesn't have a better voice than her, but as they say in the video, she is a master at mastering the voice and reaching all registers, from pop, rock to metal. And that is something that Tarja never could and she will never be able to do. I've been a follower of nightwish since they started, I tell you without fear of being wrong that we are facing the definitive singer of the band, and the discussion about this is over.
I've only heard one more gritty phantom than Henk, and that is Marko Hietala. Nightwish has done a version of Phantom of the opera with their former singer Tarja Tuurunen :) If you like a gritty phantom, I'd recommend you to check it out, it is fantastic as well :) I loved this, I watched Floor and Henk sing this when the show aired and I was just blown away, I just love them they are amazing
@@robinclaidlaw Exactly, and you can just hear in this tone of voice that something sinister is about to happen even if you didn't knew the story of the Phantom of the Opera. That being said I love both versions of this song, but for different things..for instance Floor & Henks chemestry is out of this World.
Indeed, there is a hint of a more rocky edge....ie a hint of nightwish. The premise of the show is that each week one of the contestants is "spotlighted" and the other singers perform either one of the spotlighted artists songs or a song that means alot to them, so Floor's association with Nightwish, who did a version of Phantom of the opera with thier original singer Tarja Turnen, and Hank adding in the vocal distortion, are why they are singing this song........but definitely NOT the grittier phantom I have heard, that honor goes to Marko, from Nightwish's version. It works SOOO well with the character. You should DEFINITELY check out nightwish's cover.
i think marco is more than special as a singer. but really in terms of singing qualities henk is really the better. Simply put, let henk train on distortion for a while and he puts on a good act. but no matter how good Marco is (and he is) he cannot make it as a real opera singer in a short time. (remember that operas are long and that is very heavy for the voice) it is a study of about 4 years
@@marcelschellekens6386 HOWEVER - Marco and Floor singing Ave Maria... Marco kills it in his own style. Friggin' amazing. I think Henk and Marco are on the same level - different styles. No reason people have to be the best across all genres to be equals.
@@marcelschellekens6386 I'm not arguing that, in no way. Henk is phenomenal and extremely talented and solid singer! But, My comment was about the grit that Marco has specially in this song that NW performed. All glory and appreciation to Henk and Marco both! Very, very good and amazing singers!
Last year we learned that Henk also has a metal side, he seems to love it and wanted to perform with Nightwish during the concert in the Netherlands.. but then covid changed the world. Floor has been a fan of Henk for a long time, you can see her fangirling when Henks sings the Desturbed version of The Sound Of Silence for Floor. Greets from the Netherlands.
Floor totally fangirling about getting to sing with Henk is the most adorable and wholesome thing I've seen for weeks. She's so into the moment. It's glorious.
No wonder you get Nightwishy vibes, since this version follows more Tuomas's arrangment than the original arrangment. And Henk's grittyness is a nod to forementioned version. Love your work and your personality, keep up the good work!
@@jvoxfox Hows the Heart Acoustic, Floor's vocals so clear & pure, it's just Floor & Troy : Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session) : ua-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/v-deo.html
5:10 - Floor smiling at her audience being already ecstatic, fully well knowing what's yet to come. Possibly thinking "wait for it, my little padawans".
The whole Beste Zangers show performances from Floor were awesome. She sings in German, Dutch, English and Spanish in different ones. Spectacular! BTW, there are versions out there where they have the commentary before and after (with subtitles as it was all in Dutch) where you get more context for each song choice. Oh, and Floor replied with a simple "Good morning!" to one of my comments yesterday. Made my day! /fanboy
If the music reindition is reminding you of nightwish well that's actually because they use the version that Nightwish did of the Phantom of the Opera back in Tarja's era ;p you should check their live version at "End of an Era" Marco is sensational !!!
9:42 I was at the first Nightwish concert in Amsterdam a week and a half ago. They sang Phantom (Henk was there as well, she promised him during Beste Zangers) and she held it for a whooping 11 seconds 😎 Saw them perform it live twice now (first time was during Floor's solo tour just before covid hit) and this song just blows up the venue when the first chords hit!
I've seen this video so many times and it still gets me. Two masters of the craft with so much chemistry. I would love to see them do more duets together.
This is definitely one of the best reactions to this phantom performance I've seen even if it was your second time around.💕I think their chemistry is partly why this version is so exciting. I just love it. Thank you Julia!
if COVID hadn't happen, Floor and Henk would be performing this live with the rest of the Nightwish members later this year. That would be epic beyond words. Too bad.
he still will be performing together with Nightwish - at least 2 times this year in Amsterdam with Nightwish when the delayed concerts from 2020 finally will be happening...
They're actually using the (D6 and Rock growl) arrangement that Nightwish used in the Tarja era. Edit: Regular reactors are usually directed to Everdream in short order, but vocal coaches never are, and so never hear the *super human belt-fest* that is Floor in the second half of that song. Julia, please be the first coach to do Nightwish's Everdream (Wacken 2013) ❤
Henk is one of Floors biggest idols and inspirations she has looked up to her whole life. So the pride on her face is legit and heartfelt a Dream Come true for her
And now, in her Amsterdam shows with Nightwish a few weeks ago, she holds that D6 for 12 seconds. I'm convinced when she had her surgery for breast cancer recently that they fitted her with an extra lung.
I am so happy you enjoyed this, and picked up on the sheer joy and fun this was for them too. Thanks for explaining and showing(singing) what you ment. Be safe, love from Holland 🇳🇱🤟
I mean, Nightwish has a cover of Phantom on the End of an Era live show with their first singer Tarja with the bassist Marco being even a grittier ghost than this ;)
They finally released the real version of it like a week or two ago on the official Nightwish channel. So it's not lousy quality like the bootlegged version we've been watching and reacting to for years, lol.
@@demoncleaner80 Ahh yes, I can see that. It would be nice if they start releasing more stuff in HD from that DVD and the previous one From Wishes To Eternity in the official channel
Hey, Julia (The Amazing Aussie) Being a native New Yorker, I love the shirt!!! (live in Illinois now). Gr8 reaction!! Luv your analysis as usual. You're the Queen of reactors, just as our Floor is the Queen of NW! Look 4ward to your collab with Chase. Regards to 🇦🇺 from 🇺🇸!!! Peace and good health. 😊😄😁 PS: gr8 singing!!!
Another wonderful reaction video Julia! I love your passion and knowledge for singing. I'm not a singer myself, but I enjoy your break down of what's happening technically. One of the many things I love about Floor is her ability to share the stage with people. She never overpowers her fellow singers or band mates, everything is in concert with and for the music and each other. She's such a selfless, wonderful, and talented human being.
Ohh you are just spot on - again. And I believe you aldo are looking forward to experience The Phantom - performed by Nightwish AND Henk Port. There will come 2 shows in The Netherlands with Henk as a guest star - he asked Floor if that was a possibility before the did this gig in Beste Zangers - and Floor of said YESS. And you are just so spot on in your evaluation of this duet here - it is Floor's and Henk's own version - and it deserves it's own place in the long row of Phantom versions - because it is their own - not a copy Thank you 👌 🤘 🤘 🤘
The chemistry between them originates from her childhood memories when she watched him perform. And now they sing as if the heaven comes down. Amazing every time. Keep it up. Love to look at you to. 👍🏻
You could watch every performance of floor on this show and be amazed. She sings in 4 different languages and at least 4 different genre . Also worth checking out Henk's version of sound of silence, and Emma's version of a song Floor wrote herself about her mother called Strong.
Floor's solo opera performance from an earlier episode of same tv show is also a must to react to !! It's also a cover of one of Henk's past performances.
I've always been surprised by the control that Floor has in her voice and how she goes from one style to another without problems. if you see the version of Nightwish you will not regret by far what I love most about that video is Marco's voice 🤘
I loved this reaction because you go straight to the point on the pauses and put some notes in between unlike other reactions I’ve seen where they take like 5 minutes to explain a little thing and kinda ruin everything, so thanks! You gained a subscriber!
Henk actually intentionally sang this in a Nightwish way just for Floor. This song in the show context was a wish from Floor to Henk. And I think it's amazing how he nails it even though it's not what he would usually do with his performance.
I have absolutely no knowledge of vocal coaching/training whatsoever but it is always nice to see someone passionate about their chosen vocation in life - to comment on one of my favourite female vocalists (for some 15 years now).
Hi Julia great reaction as always! few things about this this is the nightwish version of phantom they're covering here so the key changes and all that is because of that so this is a cover of a cover if you may. Hank using that gritty voice and distortion is something he has done to honor Floor. He first did this in his song that he sang for Floor and its completely new to him as he is classically trained and distortion is a sin! many people already said this but you should check out his version of sound of silence he sang for Floor! and the last piece as others said again there is one gritty phantom out there that perfectly captures what phantom is really like if the story wasn't a musical... yes Marko Hietala... by far my favorite phantom of all!! he really nails the soul of phantom you better go watch the nightwish cover!
I read that Floor grew up listening to Henk & that it was a dream come true for her to sing this with him - you can see it in her face the entire performance.
Henk tried the gritty sound for the first time when singing a cover of the Sound of Silence, the Disturbed version. He said during that episode he was pretty nervous because it it just not the way he was taught to sing. I totally agree on Floor being a stage queen. However, I am quite prejudiced and lucky to have seen her on stage about 150 times in various settings. She is not the best opera singer, not the best rock singer, but she is up there, very versatile and knows exactly what she can and cannot do. She rarely has a bad evening. I have seen plenty of other singers too, and very very few are as consistent as Floor.
Hello Julia!! Again, great, great reaction and analysis. One thing that always amazes me is how professional Floor is and how well she flows with whomever she is singing. Much love from Spain! :)
You should definitely watch all Floor's Beste Zangers performances. Also more Nightwish songs like: Ever dream, Storytime, Last ride of the day, Dark chest of wonders, I want my tears back, song of myself, nemo, she is my sin, romanticide (all from Wacken 2013 concert).
Thank you Julia! I was kinda sad at the beginning about not being a first reaction video, but i follow your channel most to hear your thoughts about Floor's voice, the tecnical side of her voice and how she does everything, so immediately when the song starts i became so very happy about your reaction and vocal explanation! Thank you Julia! We need more of this soo, Can you please react to "Nightwish - Storytime live at Wacken 2013" and "Nightwish - Your's is an empty Hope live at Wembley 2015"? You will be surprised by her and what more she can do!!! She hasn't show to your all of her voice tricks and sides! eheh! Cheers!
First of all, thanks for mentioning Sierra Boggess!!! I adore Floor with all my heart but Sierra's Christine is on another level! :) It has Nightwish vibes because this is the arrangement that Nightwish did for their 2002 album Century Child. That's why she starts an octave higher and with a classical tone and ends with a D6 instead of starting with a low musical theater tone and ending with an E6 like in the musical. And that's why Henk does that part of the song with distortion, because that's what Marko does.
The reason you’re hearing Nightwish vibes from this performance may be because the band is using the arrangement Nightwish made for their version of the Phantom of the Opera. ;) They also have a live performance of it on UA-cam. Sang by their original singer, Tarja Turunen. Marko plays the Phantom so, if you’re in for an even grittier (and sinister) take on the Phantom, that performance is a must to react to.
Daniel, well, allow me to make it a bit more specific for your sake. It’s the same structure as Nightwish’s arrangement for the End of an Era. Being that NW’s arrangement came first (and is iconic to the rock/metal genre), it follows that this band did a homage to the previous rock/metal arrangement, albeit with artistic flourishes. It’s not exactly the same, duh, it’s performed by different bands live. Even one band can’t replicate each of their performances, there will always be differences. That said, this band stuck with the structure of NW’s arrangement (which deviated from Weber’s original a lot, from some key changes to structural deviation and phrasing displacements). Please do tell me how much this band’s “arrangement” deviated from NW’s established structure. I’ll be waiting.
@@OrdinaryCritic Other than having a rock style, it's nothing like NW's version. This one is more like ALW than NW. As you pointed out, Tuomas changed a lot more for his version. This one was down-right tame in comparison. And Henk insisted that Floor sing more like the original than she would probably have done otherwise. The lyrics were different as well. If Tuomas wasn't so talented, one might think that this version was a stepping stone to his version from the original. It shows his genious that this version is actually a step back toward the original from his arrangement. Doesn't really matter. Floor could sing all three styles.
Daniel Whitehouse, you’re deeply confused. You’re clearly just talking about the instrumentation, which is much more classically-leaning than it is rock-leaning. Hell, people can play Phantom of the Opera using traditional instruments, the question is which arrangement (this refers to the structure and the key signatures used in each part of the song) will be used: Weber’s original or Tuomas’ arrangement? This has nothing to do with the “tameness” of the playing but more about which structure and key the performers use despite their instruments. It’s Nightwish’s arrangement, even if they used a xylophones and ukeleles to play it.
Kanashimi, wow. That’s a great rebuttal, except that it’s not. That would mean that every time someone adds a new instrument, it’s a new “arrangement.” Well, it’s technically not, sorry to burst your bubble. So, whenever someone used Nightwish’s arrangement (note for note in the same key and phrasing, spontaneous embellishments excluded), they just add a flute to it and now it’s their “arrangement.” Learn some copyright laws and technical terms for a change, you’ll get sued for infringement with that reasoning.
Floor looked so proud because she actually instructed him into adding that amount of grit into his voice (her being a vocal teacher), it's something he's never done before.
So really Shoemaker - nightwish Revamp - wildcard(another floor level) Delain - masters of destiny Epica-sancta terra ft floor Jansen (retrospect version) Epica - façade of reality (studio) Epica - storm the sorrow
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, there's always this unexpected burst of emotion once they get to the conclusion that just leaves me choked up and grinning like a maniac. It's a blessing to the ears.
D6 for eight seconds. And I remember how amazed you were during "The Greatest Show on Earth" when she spiked a series of G5s during the final "we were here" section. It's worth repeating. Most singers sing what they can. Floor sings what she wants!
It's a pleasure watching two people with phenomenal skillsets engage in an intimate performance. It's not 2-dimensional. It's a full-bodied, mind-blowing exposition of vocal art!
Another great reaction/analysis! I love the stylistic choice Floor made with the "Draw back in fear" line -- making the "back" more speechy and putting it behind the beat. You're the first reactor I can remember who commented on how great an effect that makes. I also liked that you brought up the onsets at the end which almost nobody even mentions. Great attention to detail!
They did the nightwish version of the phantom of the opera (by the way one of the most viewed and acclaimed versions on UA-cam of this song ) Floor told henk that he need to see the live Nightwish's version and he was clearly surprised. you should check it 👍 Marco's voice there is just amazing 🤘
Never mind if you had to refilm it. This duo gets you every time you hear them. Every second and every note. I`ve seen dozens of reactions to this performance and each time seems like the first one. That`s the quintessence of art, talent, skill, atmosphere and chemistry. Floor+Henk made a splendid duo. Those emotions on the couches don`t lie.
Oh my dear your Floor/NW reactions! The meaniest Phantom is without a doubt Marko Hieatala in Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera in End of an Era Show. Check that one out!
It is well worth watching the full episodes (with English subtitles) for the stories that go with the songs, it’s a brilliant show. The comments from the other singers after this performance, for one!
if you want classical Floor i would highly recommend looking at " Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl " its an old vid from back in 2013 no microphones or amps just her pure voice
Omg, I just love your reactions! I like your editing (well done caption Julia), pauses (not too many, great timing and a little rewind), comments (detailed but interesting even for a noob) and enthusiasm! Kinda crushing 😍 actually, vulnerable to such a smile and that accent 😘!
I agree completely. She doesn't speak Spanish ( or so she says. She also said she can't dance apparently, but I would happily watch her move on stage all day). I can't speak Spanish. Yet she sang ...aaaand I cried. That's Floor.
@@gregjetnikoff7124 I speak about enough to pass as a 2 year old in Mexico 😂 but you don't need to understand the words for her voice to put a spell on you
I've watched this a dozen times and I keep loving it more and more. My favorite parts are the first time he sings "inside your mind" and gets in her personal space, and Floor's reaction to it. and her reaction to his grittiness in "sing once again for me" which he apparently had never done prior to this performance.
Julia: "Isn't this the grittiest phantom you've ever heard?" Comment section: * crickets * Entire Nightwish army shake their heads: "She really has no idea what's coming, has she?" xD
You have to give Henk credit, he learned distorting his voice for "The sound of silence". That was the first time in his life he used distortion in front of an audience. The second time he used it was during this performance. Listen to both and than realize how much he improved his distortion technique, so with time, who knows ...
You NEED to react to the Nightwish version with Tarja (their first singer). The official Nightwish Chanel recently uploaded the video that is watched in most reaction videos 😄 Love watching your reactions and analyzes! Cheers from Sweden 😁✌🏻
I'm sorry to put it as stronly as this but you HAVE TO react to Nightwish "Phantom of the Opera" version, Helsinki 2005. Tarja's operatic voice is very good for this song and Marko steels the show. Great chemistry between those too, great actig too. Elizabeth Zaroff a prominent opera singer, vocal coach and YT reactor listened to the Nightwish version to hear Tarja for the 1st time but was blown away by Marko's vocals. She loved Tarja too of course. I've been told that Andrew Loyd Webber himself liked the Nightwish rock version. Greetings from Helsinki Finland!
I feel that Julia and Elizabeth Zharoff's approachs to review/react are two of the head and shoulders to watch ( next best is Rebecca Vocal coach) because of their ability to both deconstruct the detail AND react to the feeling of the work as a WHOLE. Something that took me a very long time to be able to do. Having played music for a while ( not that well) I was able to deconstruct everything, but missed the totality of the work. This is very common with trained ( overtrained???) musicans. Julia and Elizabeth give us truely informed comments , show their love of the music AND have a great twist of sense of humour. I watch both of them , even when reacting to music I don't particularly fancy, and gain a new appreciation. With Julia you get the best quality of larrikan Aussie humour as well ( I'll show myself out...).
@@gregjetnikoff7124 There are people who get stuck on details, so that they can't enjoy the music. The YT reactor and voice teacher Mike Goodrich told he has a friend who can't (to Mike's mind) enjoy a concert because he gets stuck on details, analysing too much.
@@Idefixu It's not that I am stuck on the details , but I see the whole as a series of events joined together, rather than the FEELING of the whole. Thankfully that stage has passed in the last few years. In time to appreciate Floor thankfully.
I had never seen Phantom of the Opera but after seeing this performance 3 months ago, I sure did. It was amazing! Thank you for the video, reaction, and comments, fun as always. Don't know if anyone mentioned this, but Henk Poort was somewhat of an inspiration for Floor in singing opera and she has always been a huge fan of his. They did the song Nightwish style and for that reason Henk up the ante by putting in the gritty sound for Floor. 😊 I would like to recommend "Romanticide" (Wacken 2013) if you want to hear Floor slide on a note 3 octaves up in one breath. She is absolutely impressive! Thank you again for the video. Stay safe, and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘
Henk Poort was the Phantom in the musical here in the Netherlands. I went there when i was 15 years old thinking "why am i even going to a opera"but i loved it!!!
Came here to drop the oblitatory chess reference: Queen to D6. Check mate. Aanyway, as others have pointed out Nightwish recorded this cover in the Tarja era, with Marko as the Phantom. The best version is live from End of an Era and it's amazing. No need to compare to this one which is also stunning. They are different, Nightwish's is of course in more metal style, Marko's Phantom goes absolutely crazy. The arrengement is similar though, they took some off Nightiwsh's for this version. As for this show, it contains some of the most versatile singing from Floor, different genres, different languages, all are great. This was the last performance to close out the season. I suggest also Shallow (Lady Gaga's cover) either solo or in duet with Tim Akkerman, and Vilja Lied.
I think when Hank does his little hop at the end of his first "sing for me" is my favorite bit because it show how much he is putting into this piece. And of course Floor is a goddess.
This was the cover of the Nightwish cover with Marko and Tarja. Though I love this version, i think i like the Nightwish version more specifically because of Marko's menacing grit as the phantom. And he'll definitely impress you if you see if.
Great reaction. I've said this in other Floor reaction videos: Floor has inspired more singers AND made more singers quit than any other singer in history. lol Her "effortless" ability and stage presence is both inspiring and intimidating to mortals.
You didn't mention Floor's ability not to get intimidated mid-performance when Henk leans in close. I would certainly get distracted from my singing...
Thoose smiling eyes,and the smile (plus eyes) in general allways gets to me when i pop in here😍Floor has been fangirling Henk since she was extremely young,so when Henk went gritty she simply couldnt help but show her emotions. It was a sign for her,that she could go ALL in towards the end too! Henk got invited to theyr show in the Netherlands when Nightwish comes there for the World Tour.....wich is now on hold because of the covid,but it will still happen. They will be doing Nightwishes own version of the song then. I hope it gets professionally recorded!
The whole "beste Zangers Show" shows so much of Floors skill... you could fill a evening with reactions...
yeah, please do! 😍
Yup, Shallow (not the duet but the duet is still good) and Winner from the show are 2 of my favorites after phantom. She can do just about anything and it makes my brain hurt.
@@whothewhatthewhy3150 yeah i would say th order from best to no so good is Shallow by Floor Jansen, Shallow by Lady Gaga and the Shallow by Floor and Tim.
And dont react ONLY to Floor, Henk wit The Sound Of Silence, Henk + Emma Heesters - Vivo per Lei, even Tim Akkerman -Nemo is pretty cool
While reacting to "beste Zangers", don't forget Floor singing "Vilja Lied". It shows one more style she does well. I think Floor is the most versatile singer I've ever heard.
I second Julia reacting to the all of Floor's renditions in Beste Zangers. We all know Floor's vocal ability and range, but seeing her singing songs outside her comfort zone, making them her own and nailing every one is awe inspiring to witness. And with Julia being a contemporary vocal coach, I think she'd really enjoy the show.
Hey Julia, you just made it to Dutch television! Parts of this reaction video were used in a tv-show where Henk and Floor appeared as guests, talking about what their participation in Beste Zangers (and more particularly the Phantom duet) brought them both professionally and as friends.
Copyright alarm :D
Hell yeah, Floor looks proud at Henk's distortion/gritt. Before Beste Zangers, he had never distorted his voice like this as he is a trained opera singer, and adding distortion in your voice as an opera singer is simply not done. He learned how to do that specifically for Floor because of their mutual appreciation and respect.
For Henk, Floor sang Vilja Lied from the operette Die Lustige Witwe (HIGHLY recommend you watch this one too). In return, Henk sang The Sound of Silence -- the Disturbed version (also HIGHLY recommend you watch this!) for Floor.
Specially for this, he learned to distort his voice because it meant a lot to Floor. That was the first time ever he sang a song with distortion. This, the Phantom of the Opera, was the second time. The version of this song is a nod to Nightwish's version of the Phantom in which Marko sings with Tarja (wonderful version as well, you should watch this even if you don't want to react to it), and well ... you've heard what Marko sounds like.
Great reaction, as always and keep the Floor reactions coming. We Nightwish fans can not get enough of them. Really, we can't get enough. It's like a drug. We always come back for more ;) Please, give us our fix!
I so, so enjoy Henk's little hand gesture immediately prior to pivoting into that grit...I take that as his version of "hold my beer and watch THIS!".
That's so cool! I thought he sounded like Lemmy for this bit. 🙂
Do you feel the rush with that D6? I certainly do. Hope you enjoyed :)
Just one point to clarify in case it was a touch confusing: Legit is a singing style in musical theatre. There are two branches of the Legit singing style, Contemporary and Traditional. Both are essentially a modified classical sound however the traditional will be closer to classical with the Contemporary still using some classical elements but a lot more speech quality and other contemporary sounds.
Also, big whoops on my part. I accidentally said that Sierra was the original Christine at 10:02. I meant that Sierra had played it in the actual show not that she was the very first Christine ever. Sarah Brightman is the original Christine, Sierra is just my favourite who has performed in the actual musical. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
You wait until you get to review "TRIBAL" by Nightwish. She holds the last note for what seems FOREVER.📣 😰
Really enjoyed this reaction, but I just wanted to note that Floor's harsh onsets towards the end of the climax are deliberate to make Christine sound crazier and crazier as she ascends. She performed it the same way every time on her solo tour, showing it do be a deliberate stylistic choice.
@@somedigitalist7681 that's so good to know!! I thought it was odd that they weren't as clean as her other onsets but it makes way more sense for them to be deliberate.
@@jvoxfox It's one of the things Floor does in her interpretation to add additional dynamics to Christine's part, along with singing the first passage higher to soften it, progressively increasing in power over the course of the song to the crescendo, and ascending in volume and harshness at each step in the crescendo. In general, Floor likes to make really extensive use of dynamics , and her approach to Christine is an example of that.
Henk mentioned on the show he's performed Phantom on stage around 600 times.
Floor mentioned that she is a long time fan of Henk's and saw him perform Phantom live on stage in the netherlands when she was a teen.
"This is what you've done to me, Nightwish fans"
don't even try to call that a complaint
Henk was one of the singers Floor looked up to as a child after seeing him in Phantom of the Opera. Henk did the rasp as a nod to Floor, who he is a fan of, which must be an amazing feeling for Floor. He has also been a guest in a couple concerts.
I would argue this is a rendition of the Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera which was done way back with Tarja who was Nightwish's first singer 20 years ago. The original with Tarja and Marco is amazing.
Sinvare Floor and Henk are supposed to play a show in Amsterdam pretty soon.
Damn, I knew Tarja's fans were going to start showing up. Well, I have something new for you, it stayed in time a long time ago. Floor doesn't have a better voice than her, but as they say in the video, she is a master at mastering the voice and reaching all registers, from pop, rock to metal. And that is something that Tarja never could and she will never be able to do. I've been a follower of nightwish since they started, I tell you without fear of being wrong that we are facing the definitive singer of the band, and the discussion about this is over.
@@viarr9223 I prefer Floor to Tarja myself but Tarja’s still pretty amazing. 🙂
I've only heard one more gritty phantom than Henk, and that is Marko Hietala. Nightwish has done a version of Phantom of the opera with their former singer Tarja Tuurunen :) If you like a gritty phantom, I'd recommend you to check it out, it is fantastic as well :)
I loved this, I watched Floor and Henk sing this when the show aired and I was just blown away, I just love them they are amazing
Absolutely this. Marko makes the phantom sound truly demented, which for me, really fits how he should be.
@@robinclaidlaw Exactly, and you can just hear in this tone of voice that something sinister is about to happen even if you didn't knew the story of the Phantom of the Opera. That being said I love both versions of this song, but for different things..for instance Floor & Henks chemestry is out of this World.
Yes! you need to watch the nightwish version from the "End of an Era" live
This, so much this
Indeed, there is a hint of a more rocky edge....ie a hint of nightwish. The premise of the show is that each week one of the contestants is "spotlighted" and the other singers perform either one of the spotlighted artists songs or a song that means alot to them, so Floor's association with Nightwish, who did a version of Phantom of the opera with thier original singer Tarja Turnen, and Hank adding in the vocal distortion, are why they are singing this song........but definitely NOT the grittier phantom I have heard, that honor goes to Marko, from Nightwish's version. It works SOOO well with the character. You should DEFINITELY check out nightwish's cover.
Julia : "This is the grittiest phantom I've ever heard."
Marco : "Hold my beer."
she has not seen tarja and marco doing this interpretation will blow her head
@@Shikworld I'm sure she will be blown away :)
i think marco is more than special as a singer.
but really in terms of singing qualities henk is really the better.
Simply put, let henk train on distortion for a while and he puts on a good act.
but no matter how good Marco is (and he is) he cannot make it as a real opera singer in a short time. (remember that operas are long and that is very heavy for the voice)
it is a study of about 4 years
@@marcelschellekens6386 HOWEVER - Marco and Floor singing Ave Maria... Marco kills it in his own style. Friggin' amazing. I think Henk and Marco are on the same level - different styles. No reason people have to be the best across all genres to be equals.
@@marcelschellekens6386 I'm not arguing that, in no way.
Henk is phenomenal and extremely talented and solid singer! But, My comment was about the grit that Marco has specially in this song that NW performed. All glory and appreciation to Henk and Marco both! Very, very good and amazing singers!
Last year we learned that Henk also has a metal side, he seems to love it and wanted to perform with Nightwish during the concert in the Netherlands.. but then covid changed the world.
Floor has been a fan of Henk for a long time, you can see her fangirling when Henks sings the Desturbed version of The Sound Of Silence for Floor.
Greets from the Netherlands.
That is so beautiful :)
@@jvoxfox His look of professional administration when she sang Shallow on Beste Zangers is a beautiful moment.
LOL “Floorless, ill see myself out” good and cheesy.
All of those Beste Zangers performances were good but Villa Lied is incredible
Floor totally fangirling about getting to sing with Henk is the most adorable and wholesome thing I've seen for weeks. She's so into the moment. It's glorious.
Floor is the literal swiss army knife of vocals. She can do it all. God i love her so much.
Henk must have loved his duet. Floor’s so great that he can go really big and she meets him there, ensuring he never goes over the top.
No wonder you get Nightwishy vibes, since this version follows more Tuomas's arrangment than the original arrangment. And Henk's grittyness is a nod to forementioned version.
Love your work and your personality, keep up the good work!
I felt the nightwish vibes in my bones even if I didn't know it.
@@jvoxfox We can see it, and it's good.
@@jvoxfox Hows the Heart Acoustic, Floor's vocals so clear & pure, it's just Floor & Troy : Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session) : ua-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/v-deo.html
5:10 - Floor smiling at her audience being already ecstatic, fully well knowing what's yet to come. Possibly thinking "wait for it, my little padawans".
The whole Beste Zangers show performances from Floor were awesome. She sings in German, Dutch, English and Spanish in different ones. Spectacular! BTW, there are versions out there where they have the commentary before and after (with subtitles as it was all in Dutch) where you get more context for each song choice.
Oh, and Floor replied with a simple "Good morning!" to one of my comments yesterday. Made my day! /fanboy
henk sings in dutch , english , spanish and italian in this show.
If the music reindition is reminding you of nightwish well that's actually because they use the version that Nightwish did of the Phantom of the Opera back in Tarja's era ;p you should check their live version at "End of an Era" Marco is sensational !!!
There are parts that the instrumentation calls back to the interlude in ghost love score as well.
lol bea tme to it
After you watch Nightwish with Tarja and Marco. Watch Nightwish with Floor and Marco, you owe it to your self
Thegreb666 yep Marco steals it in that version 😎🤘
NOT NW's arraignment. It doesn't follow Tuomas's structure at all. Having a rock or metal style doesn't make them the same.
„Sing for me my angel of music” and I’m getting goosebumps because I know what’s about to happen. I love this so much
@Tobias Langer
Moin, yes it's like the Knowing your Orgasmus is straight coming in the next Sekunde! 😉
9:42 I was at the first Nightwish concert in Amsterdam a week and a half ago. They sang Phantom (Henk was there as well, she promised him during Beste Zangers) and she held it for a whooping 11 seconds 😎
Saw them perform it live twice now (first time was during Floor's solo tour just before covid hit) and this song just blows up the venue when the first chords hit!
This lady is amazing, I actually discovered her with your reaction to Valley of the queens, and thanks for that ! She is fascinating.
Plenty more Floor ( and Nightwish )songs to explore! Enjoy the journey!
That's like winning the lottery!
I've seen this video so many times and it still gets me. Two masters of the craft with so much chemistry. I would love to see them do more duets together.
This is definitely one of the best reactions to this phantom performance I've seen even if it was your second time around.💕I think their chemistry is partly why this version is so exciting. I just love it. Thank you Julia!
"She's Floorless" I legit just spit coffee on my keyboard. Good one!
if COVID hadn't happen, Floor and Henk would be performing this live with the rest of the Nightwish members later this year. That would be epic beyond words.
Too bad.
This species evidently doesn't deserve it.
he still will be performing together with Nightwish - at least 2 times this year in Amsterdam with Nightwish when the delayed concerts from 2020 finally will be happening...
They're actually using the (D6 and Rock growl) arrangement that Nightwish used in the Tarja era.
Edit: Regular reactors are usually directed to Everdream in short order, but vocal coaches never are, and so never hear the *super human belt-fest* that is Floor in the second half of that song. Julia, please be the first coach to do Nightwish's Everdream (Wacken 2013) ❤
Henk is one of Floors biggest idols and inspirations she has looked up to her whole life. So the pride on her face is legit and heartfelt a Dream Come true for her
I think Floor was shocked and delighted when Henk went gritty. you could see it in her face.
I mean after this
all Nightwish fans we want the Phantom of the Opera return to the Nightwish setlist 😁
Floor and Marco
together : perfect 🙌
Where can I sign for this?! 😁
And now, in her Amsterdam shows with Nightwish a few weeks ago, she holds that D6 for 12 seconds. I'm convinced when she had her surgery for breast cancer recently that they fitted her with an extra lung.
Nightwish (Tarja Turunen + Marko Tapani "Marco" Hietala) - The Phantom of The Opera Live
ua-cam.com/video/I7WlqE6ETBI/v-deo.html
I am so happy you enjoyed this, and picked up on the sheer joy and fun this was for them too. Thanks for explaining and showing(singing) what you ment. Be safe, love from Holland 🇳🇱🤟
I mean, Nightwish has a cover of Phantom on the End of an Era live show with their first singer Tarja with the bassist Marco being even a grittier ghost than this ;)
They finally released the real version of it like a week or two ago on the official Nightwish channel. So it's not lousy quality like the bootlegged version we've been watching and reacting to for years, lol.
Lyset I didn’t know that, thanks for mentioning it! =}
@@demoncleaner80 Was it bootlegged? I found it to be quite good quality honestly, or it might just be that the performance is amazing lol
@@dac2007 Poor choice of words, I just meant it was probably a DVD rip from the show. The new one seems to be higher definition.
@@demoncleaner80 Ahh yes, I can see that. It would be nice if they start releasing more stuff in HD from that DVD and the previous one From Wishes To Eternity in the official channel
I have watched this clip soooo many times and I still get goosebumps on goosebumps on goosebumps. Ridiculously good.
Hey, Julia (The Amazing Aussie)
Being a native New Yorker, I love the shirt!!! (live in Illinois now).
Gr8 reaction!! Luv your analysis as usual. You're the Queen of reactors, just as our Floor is the Queen of NW!
Look 4ward to your collab with Chase.
Regards to 🇦🇺 from 🇺🇸!!! Peace and good health. 😊😄😁 PS: gr8 singing!!!
Wait, what!? You're doing a collab with Chase? How cool!
Another wonderful reaction video Julia! I love your passion and knowledge for singing. I'm not a singer myself, but I enjoy your break down of what's happening technically.
One of the many things I love about Floor is her ability to share the stage with people. She never overpowers her fellow singers or band mates, everything is in concert with and for the music and each other. She's such a selfless, wonderful, and talented human being.
Ohh you are just spot on - again.
And I believe you aldo are looking forward to experience The Phantom - performed by Nightwish AND Henk Port. There will come 2 shows in The Netherlands with Henk as a guest star - he asked Floor if that was a possibility before the did this gig in Beste Zangers - and Floor of said YESS.
And you are just so spot on in your evaluation of this duet here - it is Floor's and Henk's own version - and it deserves it's own place in the long row of Phantom versions - because it is their own - not a copy
Thank you 👌 🤘 🤘 🤘
The chemistry between them originates from her childhood memories when she watched him perform. And now they sing as if the heaven comes down. Amazing every time.
Keep it up. Love to look at you to. 👍🏻
You should really check out Nightwish's cover of Pink Floyd's "high hopes". Marko sings it and gives you a true feel for his singing ability.
You could watch every performance of floor on this show and be amazed. She sings in 4 different languages and at least 4 different genre . Also worth checking out Henk's version of sound of silence, and Emma's version of a song Floor wrote herself about her mother called Strong.
You need something sweet now ,, Nightwish "Yours Is An Empty Hope ", Floor has a Suprice for you ! Wembley Arena !!
Stay safe.
This metal version is a masterpiece, kudos to the Marcel Fisser band!
Yep, that's the Nightwish -version ;)
You should also look at henk poort sound of silence in beste zangers 2019
Floor's solo opera performance from an earlier episode of same tv show is also a must to react to !!
It's also a cover of one of Henk's past performances.
I've always been surprised by the control that Floor has in her voice and how she goes from one style to another without problems.
if you see the version of Nightwish you will not regret
by far what I love most about that video is Marco's voice 🤘
I loved this reaction because you go straight to the point on the pauses and put some notes in between unlike other reactions I’ve seen where they take like 5 minutes to explain a little thing and kinda ruin everything, so thanks! You gained a subscriber!
I’m so glad you found Beste Zangers. Great analysis.
Every time I listen to this, just goosebumps.
Henk actually intentionally sang this in a Nightwish way just for Floor. This song in the show context was a wish from Floor to Henk. And I think it's amazing how he nails it even though it's not what he would usually do with his performance.
I have absolutely no knowledge of vocal coaching/training whatsoever but it is always nice to see someone passionate about their chosen vocation in life - to comment on one of my favourite female vocalists (for some 15 years now).
Hi Julia
great reaction as always! few things about this
this is the nightwish version of phantom they're covering here so the key changes and all that is because of that so this is a cover of a cover if you may.
Hank using that gritty voice and distortion is something he has done to honor Floor. He first did this in his song that he sang for Floor and its completely new to him as he is classically trained and distortion is a sin! many people already said this but you should check out his version of sound of silence he sang for Floor!
and the last piece as others said again there is one gritty phantom out there that perfectly captures what phantom is really like if the story wasn't a musical... yes Marko Hietala... by far my favorite phantom of all!! he really nails the soul of phantom you better go watch the nightwish cover!
I read that Floor grew up listening to Henk & that it was a dream come true for her to sing this with him - you can see it in her face the entire performance.
Henk tried the gritty sound for the first time when singing a cover of the Sound of Silence, the Disturbed version. He said during that episode he was pretty nervous because it it just not the way he was taught to sing.
I totally agree on Floor being a stage queen. However, I am quite prejudiced and lucky to have seen her on stage about 150 times in various settings. She is not the best opera singer, not the best rock singer, but she is up there, very versatile and knows exactly what she can and cannot do. She rarely has a bad evening. I have seen plenty of other singers too, and very very few are as consistent as Floor.
150 times!!! Greedy thing. Leave some for the rest of us!
The best female metal singer ???
literally two of the most talented singers on the planet.
what a treat it is to see Floor sing live.
Gosh what a performance! Henk's feeling of menace is just astounding.
I would definitely watch reactions to other Phantoms of the Opera :)
Hello Julia!! Again, great, great reaction and analysis. One thing that always amazes me is how professional Floor is and how well she flows with whomever she is singing. Much love from Spain! :)
You should definitely watch all Floor's Beste Zangers performances. Also more Nightwish songs like: Ever dream, Storytime, Last ride of the day, Dark chest of wonders, I want my tears back, song of myself, nemo, she is my sin, romanticide (all from Wacken 2013 concert).
Man, the summer that this show aired was just magic. It really brings me back to happier, simpler times watching this again 🥺
Thank you Julia! I was kinda sad at the beginning about not being a first reaction video, but i follow your channel most to hear your thoughts about Floor's voice, the tecnical side of her voice and how she does everything, so immediately when the song starts i became so very happy about your reaction and vocal explanation! Thank you Julia! We need more of this soo, Can you please react to "Nightwish - Storytime live at Wacken 2013" and "Nightwish - Your's is an empty Hope live at Wembley 2015"? You will be surprised by her and what more she can do!!! She hasn't show to your all of her voice tricks and sides! eheh! Cheers!
A VALKYRIE WHISTLE!
Floor Jansen: Legendary!
Phantom of the opera is not an opera
Tarja: Hold my beer
Grittiest phantom?
Marko: Hold my beer.
Nightwish vibes?
Tuomas: Hold my arrangement.
'hold my arrangement'
I love that..❤
Or rather..."behold, my arrangement!" :P
That last "SING FOR ME!!!" always gives me chills.
First of all, thanks for mentioning Sierra Boggess!!! I adore Floor with all my heart but Sierra's Christine is on another level! :) It has Nightwish vibes because this is the arrangement that Nightwish did for their 2002 album Century Child. That's why she starts an octave higher and with a classical tone and ends with a D6 instead of starting with a low musical theater tone and ending with an E6 like in the musical. And that's why Henk does that part of the song with distortion, because that's what Marko does.
This is ...bar none....the most evocative version of Phantom I've heard. Simply...amazing.
The reason you’re hearing Nightwish vibes from this performance may be because the band is using the arrangement Nightwish made for their version of the Phantom of the Opera. ;) They also have a live performance of it on UA-cam. Sang by their original singer, Tarja Turunen. Marko plays the Phantom so, if you’re in for an even grittier (and sinister) take on the Phantom, that performance is a must to react to.
NOT NW's arraignment. It doesn't follow Tuomas's structure at all. Having a rock or metal style doesn't make them the same.
Daniel, well, allow me to make it a bit more specific for your sake. It’s the same structure as Nightwish’s arrangement for the End of an Era. Being that NW’s arrangement came first (and is iconic to the rock/metal genre), it follows that this band did a homage to the previous rock/metal arrangement, albeit with artistic flourishes. It’s not exactly the same, duh, it’s performed by different bands live. Even one band can’t replicate each of their performances, there will always be differences.
That said, this band stuck with the structure of NW’s arrangement (which deviated from Weber’s original a lot, from some key changes to structural deviation and phrasing displacements).
Please do tell me how much this band’s “arrangement” deviated from NW’s established structure. I’ll be waiting.
@@OrdinaryCritic Other than having a rock style, it's nothing like NW's version. This one is more like ALW than NW. As you pointed out, Tuomas changed a lot more for his version. This one was down-right tame in comparison. And Henk insisted that Floor sing more like the original than she would probably have done otherwise. The lyrics were different as well.
If Tuomas wasn't so talented, one might think that this version was a stepping stone to his version from the original. It shows his genious that this version is actually a step back toward the original from his arrangement.
Doesn't really matter. Floor could sing all three styles.
Daniel Whitehouse, you’re deeply confused. You’re clearly just talking about the instrumentation, which is much more classically-leaning than it is rock-leaning. Hell, people can play Phantom of the Opera using traditional instruments, the question is which arrangement (this refers to the structure and the key signatures used in each part of the song) will be used: Weber’s original or Tuomas’ arrangement?
This has nothing to do with the “tameness” of the playing but more about which structure and key the performers use despite their instruments.
It’s Nightwish’s arrangement, even if they used a xylophones and ukeleles to play it.
Kanashimi, wow. That’s a great rebuttal, except that it’s not. That would mean that every time someone adds a new instrument, it’s a new “arrangement.” Well, it’s technically not, sorry to burst your bubble. So, whenever someone used Nightwish’s arrangement (note for note in the same key and phrasing, spontaneous embellishments excluded), they just add a flute to it and now it’s their “arrangement.”
Learn some copyright laws and technical terms for a change, you’ll get sued for infringement with that reasoning.
Floor looked so proud because she actually instructed him into adding that amount of grit into his voice (her being a vocal teacher), it's something he's never done before.
So really
Shoemaker - nightwish
Revamp - wildcard(another floor level)
Delain - masters of destiny
Epica-sancta terra ft floor Jansen (retrospect version)
Epica - façade of reality (studio)
Epica - storm the sorrow
Watching you watch this again made me realize that; a live recording isn’t important, your spot on analysis and personality is more than we deserve.
Great reaction, thank's! I really hope you will react to Floor singing "Shallow" from the same show. Her version is pure magic.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, there's always this unexpected burst of emotion once they get to the conclusion that just leaves me choked up and grinning like a maniac. It's a blessing to the ears.
D6 for eight seconds. And I remember how amazed you were during "The Greatest Show on Earth" when she spiked a series of G5s during the final "we were here" section.
It's worth repeating. Most singers sing what they can. Floor sings what she wants!
It's a pleasure watching two people with phenomenal skillsets engage in an intimate performance. It's not 2-dimensional. It's a full-bodied, mind-blowing exposition of vocal art!
If you want to be shocked, listen to a song by Floor's previous band. Revamp: Disdain (live version)
Another great reaction/analysis! I love the stylistic choice Floor made with the "Draw back in fear" line -- making the "back" more speechy and putting it behind the beat. You're the first reactor I can remember who commented on how great an effect that makes. I also liked that you brought up the onsets at the end which almost nobody even mentions. Great attention to detail!
They did the nightwish version of the phantom of the opera
(by the way one of the most viewed and acclaimed versions on UA-cam of this song )
Floor told henk that he need to see the live Nightwish's version and he was clearly surprised.
you should check it 👍
Marco's voice there is just amazing 🤘
Never mind if you had to refilm it. This duo gets you every time you hear them. Every second and every note. I`ve seen dozens of reactions to this performance and each time seems like the first one. That`s the quintessence of art, talent, skill, atmosphere and chemistry. Floor+Henk made a splendid duo. Those emotions on the couches don`t lie.
Oh my dear your Floor/NW reactions! The meaniest Phantom is without a doubt Marko Hieatala in Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera in End of an Era Show. Check that one out!
It is well worth watching the full episodes (with English subtitles) for the stories that go with the songs, it’s a brilliant show. The comments from the other singers after this performance, for one!
if you want classical Floor i would highly recommend looking at " Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl
" its an old vid from back in 2013 no microphones or amps just her pure voice
Omg, I just love your reactions!
I like your editing (well done caption Julia), pauses (not too many, great timing and a little rewind), comments (detailed but interesting even for a noob) and enthusiasm!
Kinda crushing 😍 actually, vulnerable to such a smile and that accent 😘!
Check out the song Floor did on this show called "Que Se Siente". It's friggin amazing
I agree completely. She doesn't speak Spanish ( or so she says. She also said she can't dance apparently, but I would happily watch her move on stage all day). I can't speak Spanish. Yet she sang ...aaaand I cried. That's Floor.
@@gregjetnikoff7124 I speak about enough to pass as a 2 year old in Mexico 😂 but you don't need to understand the words for her voice to put a spell on you
I've watched this a dozen times and I keep loving it more and more. My favorite parts are the first time he sings "inside your mind" and gets in her personal space, and Floor's reaction to it. and her reaction to his grittiness in "sing once again for me" which he apparently had never done prior to this performance.
This is awesome but also... Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera with Tarja Turunen, just that.
Floor is amazing and this duet with Henk...well...wauw. Goosebumps every time.
Julia: "Isn't this the grittiest phantom you've ever heard?"
Comment section: * crickets *
Entire Nightwish army shake their heads: "She really has no idea what's coming, has she?" xD
She really doesn't. Shall we turn the clock back to 2005 for her?
You have to give Henk credit, he learned distorting his voice for "The sound of silence". That was the first time in his life he used distortion in front of an audience. The second time he used it was during this performance. Listen to both and than realize how much he improved his distortion technique, so with time, who knows ...
I love your sweet and precise critiques about the singers we all love. You specifically make it very joyful for me. Thank you ✨🌹✨
You NEED to react to the Nightwish version with Tarja (their first singer). The official Nightwish Chanel recently uploaded the video that is watched in most reaction videos 😄
Love watching your reactions and analyzes!
Cheers from Sweden 😁✌🏻
Oh this old guy can make shiver all girls with his voice. Impressive.
Here for Floor ánd that great Australian accent 👌
Agreed - Marko as Phantom - amazing. Also check out Tommy Johansson from Sabaton's version (if you haven't already) - he sings both parts! Phenomenal.
I'm sorry to put it as stronly as this but you HAVE TO react to Nightwish "Phantom of the Opera" version, Helsinki 2005. Tarja's operatic voice is very good for this song and Marko steels the show. Great chemistry between those too, great actig too.
Elizabeth Zaroff a prominent opera singer, vocal coach and YT reactor listened to the Nightwish version to hear Tarja for the 1st time but was blown away by Marko's vocals. She loved Tarja too of course. I've been told that Andrew Loyd Webber himself liked the Nightwish rock version.
Greetings from Helsinki Finland!
A lot reactor's faling in love with Marco and a bit obcesed . Love him!!!
I feel that Julia and Elizabeth Zharoff's approachs to review/react are two of the head and shoulders to watch ( next best is Rebecca Vocal coach) because of their ability to both deconstruct the detail AND react to the feeling of the work as a WHOLE. Something that took me a very long time to be able to do. Having played music for a while ( not that well) I was able to deconstruct everything, but missed the totality of the work. This is very common with trained ( overtrained???) musicans. Julia and Elizabeth give us truely informed comments , show their love of the music AND have a great twist of sense of humour. I watch both of them , even when reacting to music I don't particularly fancy, and gain a new appreciation. With Julia you get the best quality of larrikan Aussie humour as well ( I'll show myself out...).
@@gregjetnikoff7124 There are people who get stuck on details, so that they can't enjoy the music. The YT reactor and voice teacher Mike Goodrich told he has a friend who can't (to Mike's mind) enjoy a concert because he gets stuck on details, analysing too much.
@@Idefixu It's not that I am stuck on the details , but I see the whole as a series of events joined together, rather than the FEELING of the whole. Thankfully that stage has passed in the last few years. In time to appreciate Floor thankfully.
I had never seen Phantom of the Opera but after seeing this performance 3 months ago, I sure did. It was amazing! Thank you for the video, reaction, and comments, fun as always. Don't know if anyone mentioned this, but Henk Poort was somewhat of an inspiration for Floor in singing opera and she has always been a huge fan of his. They did the song Nightwish style and for that reason Henk up the ante by putting in the gritty sound for Floor. 😊
I would like to recommend "Romanticide" (Wacken 2013) if you want to hear Floor slide on a note 3 octaves up in one breath. She is absolutely impressive! Thank you again for the video. Stay safe, and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘
Hello from Russia
❤️🌹
Henk Poort was the Phantom in the musical here in the Netherlands. I went there when i was 15 years old thinking "why am i even going to a opera"but i loved it!!!
Came here to drop the oblitatory chess reference:
Queen to D6. Check mate.
Aanyway, as others have pointed out Nightwish recorded this cover in the Tarja era, with Marko as the Phantom. The best version is live from End of an Era and it's amazing. No need to compare to this one which is also stunning. They are different, Nightwish's is of course in more metal style, Marko's Phantom goes absolutely crazy. The arrengement is similar though, they took some off Nightiwsh's for this version.
As for this show, it contains some of the most versatile singing from Floor, different genres, different languages, all are great. This was the last performance to close out the season. I suggest also Shallow (Lady Gaga's cover) either solo or in duet with Tim Akkerman, and Vilja Lied.
I think when Hank does his little hop at the end of his first "sing for me" is my favorite bit because it show how much he is putting into this piece. And of course Floor is a goddess.
This was the cover of the Nightwish cover with Marko and Tarja. Though I love this version, i think i like the Nightwish version more specifically because of Marko's menacing grit as the phantom. And he'll definitely impress you if you see if.
Yours is an empty hope is a fantastic song to show even more of Floors versatility
Bringing Sierra to your audience, well done :D
Best Christine ever. Didn't expect the shout out, but I loved it. Sierra is just incredible.
Great reaction. I've said this in other Floor reaction videos: Floor has inspired more singers AND made more singers quit than any other singer in history. lol Her "effortless" ability and stage presence is both inspiring and intimidating to mortals.
You didn't mention Floor's ability not to get intimidated mid-performance when Henk leans in close. I would certainly get distracted from my singing...
If you are a 183cm tall warrior that killed Xena, I suspect you don't intimidate easily.
Thoose smiling eyes,and the smile (plus eyes) in general allways gets to me when i pop in here😍Floor has been fangirling Henk since she was extremely young,so when Henk went gritty she simply couldnt help but show her emotions. It was a sign for her,that she could go ALL in towards the end too! Henk got invited to theyr show in the Netherlands when Nightwish comes there for the World Tour.....wich is now on hold because of the covid,but it will still happen. They will be doing Nightwishes own version of the song then. I hope it gets professionally recorded!