Chief's EMOTIONAL Reaction to "Nightwish - The Poet And The Pendulum"
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- No, YOU almost cried! What an amazing journey this song was..! WOW! Honestly didn't expect to be so emotional at the end of this one. Thank you guys so much for your suggestions. BIG LOVE to the Nightwish Army, you guys are honestly amazing!
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Thank you all SO much for the love and support in these comments! Wow! I LOVED this absolute masterpiece and it makes me so happy to know that you guys enjoy my thoughts and feedback.
Nightwish Army, you are really something else! Thank you so much!
Have to say I'm blessed that I live in same age that Nightwish is. I love their recent music especially. Floor knows how to bring tiers to everyone's cheeks... And if someone is playing tough in that audience, band makes sure you ball up and cry for Mami or Dadi on the floor(Not on top of her but actuall floor), hehe.
@@janihaavisto79 I agree. I've feel so fortunate to have seen them live a few times - hoping for many more to come. So true what you said - Nightwish will show you what's what! If you ain't crying, they're just gonna keep pulling at your heartstrings until you do! Greetings from a fellow Finn 😊
Salute! o7
I had never been interested in Nigthwish, Id listened to them a couple of times and they never caught my attention, until the Queen arrived, Floor Jansen, and it was the perfect complement, Tarja and Anette are excellent singers but Floor with their versatility gives them the touch of perfection ...
An excellent technical band and a voice that comes from Valhalla himself!
Undoubtedly since 2012 I have been part of the Nigthwish Army, I saw them live in 2018 here in Buenos Aires and I wait for them again in 2022, it is a band that is worth every second of your life to see.
greetings from Argentina.. 🇦🇷
That is the power of Nightwish.
- Tuomas writes a masterpiece, deep from the bottom of his heart.
- Everyone in the band dedicates him, or herself completely to it and breathes real life into it.
- Floor comes, rips your heart out, shatters it to pieces and you are thankful for it, because it all is so beautiful.
Floor gets me almost every time, with almost anything she sings. With Nightwish, this intensifies greatly, because Tuomas is a true genius and they all play, as if they are one, to make it perfect.
Well, you hit everything I was going to touch on. Well put.
Yea, Tuomo is really master at his craft
Hi Chief. You're not the only person who gets emotional by listening to this gorgeous music.
Millions of fans already do.
I've discovered it only a few days ago and now I'm also completely addicted.
There is no greater sound than that of Floor and Marko's voices together. I cry every time I hear this one.
It's your channel pause when you want. But I'm also a grown ass man and no matter how many times I watch or hear this. It still gets me in the feels.
Especially watching when Tuomas "cut's" his throat, everything get's dark und you hear the last heart beats of a dying person. If you don't get emotional by this you have to be dead.
I really don't know but somehow almost everyone of their songs makes me weep.
This song is sooo personal for Tuomas! When they fired Tarja back in 2005 they did it by means of a letter after the last concert of their End of an Era tour. It was an unanimous decision by the four guys (Juka was still with them). As they wanted the fans to know why they did it, they published the letter. And a storm of hate and angry comments broke lose. And Tuomas was targeted as the leader. He took the full brunt of those nasty emotions. He could not handle it, could not express his feelings towards the other guys because they were also struggling with their feelings. He went into a deep depression with the thought of suicide very real. He took refuge in his parents house and they nursed him back. And, luckily for him and for all of us, he killed himself in this song. The last part Floor is singing (sitting) are the words his mother said to him. During this performance Tuomas asked the technical crew to shut off Floor's voice in his in-ears as it was very emotional for him. The harsh music is the ventilation of his feelings and Marko also vents his feelings through his voice. At the end of the song you see Emppu and Marko standing beside Tuomas, supporting him. This song gets to me every time, so I saw you in a blurr and I am not embarrased! Thank you for this Chief!
Excellently explained!! I never knew that part of him with his parents.
Tears are normal from "grown ass men" listening to Floor and Nightwish. Just let them flow and get the full effect of the masterpieces Tuomas composes. You've noticed how the songs have just what they need and don't go over the top. And then there's the little fills and sounds in the background again you noticed them. You probably didnt know that when the whispery voice says " Now I only have 3 minutes and counting" @ (10:07) When Tuomas does the slice across his neck its been 3 minutes, Go check it out. Now that's how its done!! Thanks for the reactions they have been great.
Hello Chief 322.
The song "The Poet and the Pendulum" is a 13 Minute journey through the mind and turmoil of Tuomas Holopainen after the year 2005. It was in that year the band parted with their long-time singer Tarja Turunen and had a personal falling out with her. The pain of the separation was big on both sides, and shown in this song. There is guilt for what happened, there is the responsibility that the band and Holopainen had to show towards the fans,. It was the End of an Era for them, and reason for Holopainen being lost as described in these lyrics. We can only of course to a certain degree suppose how much of these are truly Holopainen's feelings, wishes and pains - but we do know that the lyrics of Nightwish have been up to then very personal. Other songs on the album also digest this separation and falling out of the members with Turunen.
However personal and "real" these thoughts are, I feel like this song definitely takes us not only on a journey with Holopainen but also into ourselves. The music underlines the emotional gravity of the song extremely well. And I believe a lot of people can actually relate to a sense of guilt and being overwhelmed that all they desired for is the safety of home and innocence. While being personal, the song can still ring true to it's listener. That's a quality Nighwish possesses in many, many more songs. The emotional journey is one we can all share and very few bands know how to put that journey into song and especially into sound as well as Nightwish does.
The band remains through all it's shores and Oceans, one of my main favourites and I hold special place for the band in my musical heart. I hope you have enjoyed reading my analysis and share some of my thoughts. If you do have any comments, please feel free to let me know. And remember the beauty of interpretation is that it is subjective; we can see all and feel different things in the same song and continue to love it endlessly.
Lyric analysis by Annika Hausen
Greetings from the Netherlands
This song is a life experience that leaves no one without tears... It's totally mind blowing
I love the little Moment in Monther and Father, when Floor sitting (with Marko and Emppu).And her eyes goes to Tuomas. Wonderfull.
Just impossible not to cry with such a musical journey. I love how every single person who reacts to this song says "Thank YOU" at the end of the song right after Floor says Thank you first✨✨🥰 it's everything
I think you might like Nightwish "Weak Fantasy" Tampere 2015.
There's no reason to apologize for emotions. They're supposed to be there.
No worries, ima grown ass man as well, beard and all, still my eyes go drip drip when Floor conjurs them up.
"sparkle my scenery" makes me always tearing up for a few years now. I always need an extra glass of water when Floor sings, risk of getting dehydrated...
Yes! Thank you for this! ❤️ I cry every time I listen to Poet. So beautiful and heart-wrenching.
Also, absolutely no need to apologize either for the pauses or the emotional reaction. There is NO end to the depth of feeling Floor evokes with this. Takes a coldhearted mofo to not tear up at least a little 🥺
Another beautiful reaction. No matter how many times I hear this and, oh so many songs that this Valkyrie Goddess sings, I end up half a box of Kleenex later. I'm not religious as well but Bless you Dear and your love for feeling Nightwish...
I've heard Nightwish, Floor , Tuomas etc.. hundreds of times and I still cry my socks off haha. Than k you for this great reaction!
There WILL be a day that I sit through this and don't get emotional. So far.. it's not looking good.. but it WILL happen lol!! Much love, brother. I hope you have an awesome weekend :) Thank you for your kind words
I'm not sure how you dont have 100k views on your nightwish journey, per song..your one of the best..been going through your nightwish catalog, their all epic reactions..cheers from usa detroit chapter..
Oh damn, that's such a kind thing to say! Thank you so much! 🫂 I hope you're well, my friend. I appreciate you 💜
Great reaction. Don't know anyone that has not got emotional while listening to this masterpiece. I've found it beneficial to listen to Nightwish - Alpenglow after this song just to snap me out of the emotional drain that this journey takes me to! Stay safe.
Great reaction! This one always get me in one way or the other... If the corners of my eyes hasn't gone damp already, the line "Be still my son, you're home; oh when did you become so cold." sure does the trick. Floor is always amazing but there is something special with this performance that is just so raw and mournful.
You don't have to apologize for your emotions! This is an amazing song and it cracks me open more times than it doesn't...
There are truly great songs that have been written in the world, old and new, poetry at its peak, music at its best and then there is this, Poet and the pendulum!
Yep gets you in the feels everytime, this is why we love nightwish and Tuomas is a genius. Thankyou.
„I have but two faces
One for the world,
One for God save me“
A perfect description for being depressive. And I know a lot about this topic for decades already.
I am 64 years old and have been a heavy metal/hard rock enthusiast since I was a very young boy of 8 years old! I have listened to the greats for over 56 years now...and Nightwish is in a class all by themselves! If they would have gotten any air play at all in the USA...I would have been a huge fan for years!!!
This song can bring tears to the eyes of almost anyone....it's brilliant song...a masterpiece!
I hope you will listen and react to "Dead Boy's Poem" live in Buenos Aries, 2018...and make sure you have the lyrics pulled up! Also recommend "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" the Official Lyrics Video!!! It's an awesome song...and a little more on the heavy metal side!! ( Both Sung by Floor ) Also..."Elan" also from the Buenos Aries concert!
Excellent reaction!!! Really enjoyed it!!
Epic Song. So much emotion and heart in this! Great to see you doing this one... For the big three only The Greatest Show on Earth is missing... Hope you'll be doing that soon!
This masterpiece can be best described as an emotional rollercoaster of a journey. It demands to be re-listened to several times for full enjoyment. Tears well everytime I listen, and I am 67.
Who would not be emotional when listening to this? So much to relate to and also so much to get strength from
Loved your reaction 😍 I can never hear this song without getting emotional so don’t worry . A bit of sobbing while listening to this is mandatory
There's absolutely no band that can compose songs so lyrically gorgeous as Nightwish in the Symphonic Metal scene. This song, along with The Greatest Show On Earth, Beauty of the Beast, Ghost Love Score and Song of Myself all constitute the reason why Nightwish will always stand out among the rest.
Epicness overload! It's awesome to witness your tumble down the Nightwish rabbit hole...(this one has a big story behind it). Can't wait for the next one, keep up the good work!
👵 Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of my son who passed away and the things I wish I had said to him before he left us. So I sing and cry with this song and I hope he can hear me in heaven. Nice reaction by you. Thank you 😐
I am truly so sorry to hear about this. I'm sending all the possible love and positive energy that I can muster in giant waves to you. I truly can't imagine the pain you feel and I am incredibly happy that you have a means of discharging your emotions. My thoughts and my love are with you and your family and I truly hope that the days are getting brighter as you move forward
@@Chief322 Thank you! I appreciate that.
Im so sorry for your loss 🙏 please stay strong
Good music, makes you listen,...Great music makes you feel.
I'm in my mid 40's and have been listen to metal since the early 90's and this song still gets me.
The emotions that comes when you listen to this song is just...WAUV...don't know how to describe it other ways.
Also this song is not an entry song to Nightwish.
Greetings from Denmark.
Thank you for this great reaction.
This song is such a roller coaster. There are days where I can't sit through it at once without pausing, because it is to much to handle..
I start to cry every time at 'I cannot cry cause the shoulder cries more' it hits just so, so deep... and from there on it only goes downwards 😭
And I told you, you'll need tissues.. :) which isn't something you need to apologise for!
If people don't feel like crying after listening to this song.. there is just something wrong with them...
This song punches with a very emotional impact. If you learn more about the story behind this song it will hit even deeper. This is a song about a historic event within the band.
Great reaction my dear friend, you do a bloody damn good job, my new absolut favorit reactor 🤘
You are far too kind, my friend! Thank you so much! What a massive compliment! :D I'm truly honoured :)
I'm from Greece, but I'm living in Germany! After this video, I'm a new subscriber in your channel! Don't say I'm sorry for your tears' bro, I'm crying every single time when I hear this song! Beautiful! Thank you!
Please, NEVER apologize for showing your emotions!
A BRILLIANT set of musicians that touches the deepest of our hearts 🥰🥰
Great and heartfelt reaction from you 😘
Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰🇩🇰
😭
Every single time this amazingness gets me...
Ok, you are now my fave You Tuber, especially when it comes to Nightwish, so I signed up for your Patreon. I’m now legendary. Much love, my friend. 💜
Wow, thank you! That's an incredible compliment, I truly appreciate it :) Also, I dropped you a message on Patreon to say thank you but wanted to let you know again that I really appreciate your support. Thank you SO much, honestly :) Have an incredible weekend, Miss :)
This does not get old - so relevant every day😍Floor is a goddess and wouldn´t it be nice to be able so sing like that🤩 Thank you Chief and thank you Floor!!😍😘🥰
Young man you have a great soul…I’ve heard this song 100s of times and still get tears when I hear this video. Keep up the great work!
The Poet and the Pendulum well here it is thank u so much for doing this...tis my favorite song by Nightwish! Glad you enjoyed it and yes listen to it more and you will hear new things! The stages he goes through after the whole thing with Tarja are so well written down here and so well delivered by Floor!
Thnx again Man Have fun and see ya at the next 1 🤘🖐🤗😎
Oh Chief-san, what a wonderful reaction.
@3:04 Ya got the Metal shakes!
More joy in two inches of face than I've seen on the full face of some folk.
Thank you for sharing your emotion unfiltered, and being open with how this made you feel. That's real masculinity, and it is incredible to see it embraced, even if you wanted a moment to keep yourself from breaking entirely before the cameras.
I really hope to see you continue to do Nightwish (The Islander and Greatest Show on Earth @ Tampere get my votes!) and continue to explore new and amazing musical experiences! (I have a whole list but surely you are already well overwhelmed!)
A long overdue subscribe button has been clicked.
Keep being you, Chief. Who you are is farking fantastic.
Awesome reaction bro! Ive watched nearly a hundred reactions to this song and i tear up at the end every time. No shame in it.. just means you have a deep empathic soul. Respect ✊
This is a masterpiece of a composition, taking the listener through a deep a fatal depression. The chaos of thoughts, the upd and downs, the mind driving you to the limits of emotions - all recognized in the music and the lyrics. And Marko's voice crying in despair...
And Floor! - no one else can transfer emotions like her - her ability to color any sound are..... Well, Floor is Floor - and she is unique.
Both Tuomas and Floor were happy how they managed to catch the emotions behind the lyrics, and deliver them the way Nightwish did. When Tarja announced she would leave Nightwish because her ambitions were higher, the others got chocked. They were childhood friends and they couldn't recognize "the new Tarja" after her husband's influenced her - and it is these thoughts you can find. Of course they had to fire her - but it was done and dealt with, in a immature way. The fans and lots of "important" people flagged their opinions, without realizing the background - and that hit the band and especially Tuomas really hard. And that he managed to describe in this song, so brilliantly, than most people can feel the pain in his mind - and Floor's capabilities enhaces this to perfection.
Excellent reaction from you 👍 🤘 🤘
Don't ever apologize for the emotional journey they take you on. Love the channel
This song is almost a roadmap for someone getting ready to self delete themselves. The chaos at the beginning, the rage in the middle (Marko singing), then the calmness of a mother’s words. Seeing as how as I’ve worked in mental health and played this for the doctors they agree, it’s a roadmap. Remember, when that person becomes calm, worry a lot
Best song ever.
Nice reaction.
Cheers from Portugal.
"C'mon, you're a grown ass man."🤣
You got a subscription for that line alone. Nightwishaliscious!🤘😆
LOL! Had to have a word with myself there, for sure haha!
Thank you, brother :) I really do appreciate that. I hope your week is treating you well, my friend! :D
The Poet and the Pendulum was written after firing Tarja the original singer. She was the face of Nightwish at the time, dear in all the fans hearts, and Tuomas the Poet/composer/songwriter/ founder/ and keyboardist for Nightwish considered her a muse to many of the songs he had written at that point. They had also grown up in the same city and knew each other since early childhood. All the band members decided together to fire her for acting too much of a diva. According to all the band members, Tarja was missing lots of rehearals and would not even travel with the band anymore. Tuomas was painted as the devil by many fans, and went through a deep dark depression. He even considered ending the band and committing suicide. He wrote The Poet and the Pendulum at that time, and actually kills himself in the song. He said he killed himself in the song, as to not do it in real life. To this day every time he plays it, it takes him back to those feelings, and shows on his face. In the last part, Mother and Father, words are sung to him that his real mother said to him at that time of his deep depression. One part that touches me at the end when the guitarist Emppu and bassist Marko, the only other two involved with firing Tarja (that were still active with the band)were standing with Tuomas at the end in solidarity and love.
And of course Kai can not leave his drums, and Floor can not leave the mic stand because for singing this last sounds perfect, you constantly must have the same distance to the mic.
G’day from down under ! Great reaction to a magnificent song and performance by Nightwish. Thank you 😃🤘🏻loving your Nightwish & Wintersun journey
Chief, pause wherever you want or need to.
This is such a harrowing song and anyone who has been in such a dark place as Tuomas feels this ride intimately and personally.
The closing act when mother (and father in harmony in the background) save their son before his pain and despair destroys him is the prettiest and most beautiful thing I've heard in a long time. So moving, so elegant.
This song is a true masterwork.
Great reaction Chief. Really enjoying watching your journey
Beautiful reaction to this masterpiece 👍👍
The „three minutes and counting“ until Tuomas virtual / symbolic death / suicide are just ingenious. And the following fading heartbeat gibes me shivers ever time (of the hundreds of times I watched this performance).
I just love this reacation, love it
Glad to be back to enjoying your reactions, work has been brutal. Ya this is an emotional one for sure. Great reaction as always brotha 😎
Aw, man. I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully it settles down soon and doesn't keep kicking you up the bum haha. Thank you so much, bro :) I appreciate you!
I was so wrong about you... i first thought you were one of those reactorz that was surfin with the succes of NW videos...but you are genuin...i saw the tears in your eyes...welcome 2 our big family... we loove you son!
I sincerely appreciate this, bro. Thank you so much :)
@@Chief322 Totally deserved my vindication... I yruely apologise
@@robertcraane7910 Not at all, brother! You take that apology back lol! Have a fantastic day, bro :)
I have listened to this so many times and every single time, the notes that Floor sings right at the end hit me the hardest
This is a Masterpiece! And you took it blind, without any groundwork. Well, that's a sport. Let's hope that someone explained the meaning to you, because i just can't. I only add, that the ending gets me everytime. 😭😭😭
There's nothing wrong with you. You have a passion for good music and you gave a honest reaction. Thank you!
(giggles @ under bits) And that's just what Floor does. She makes grown makes grown men cry.
Great reaction. You could write a thesis on this piece. For me it is the greatest of Tuomas works, greater even than TGSOE.
You noticed lots of those falling chords in the backing that reactors never comment on but that really add so much for me.
So much to be said, but notice that Emppu checks on Tuomas in places Marko and Emppu both go over at the end and Floor, when she finishes singing, delays her usual Thank You to look across and check on Tuomas for a few seconds.
Tuomas eventually had his in-ear vocals feed turned off during this song as he found it so tough.
Having heard this, I recommend you to listen to the demo version. In it, Marko does all the vocals, there are places where the lyrics are harsher and all the emotion in Marko as well as Tuomas, over the circumstances of the split with Tarja is laid bare.
I find this piece breathtaking every time despite having watched it some dozens of times.
It's a shame I will never see it in a live concert, as Tuomas has said they won't perform it again - they are not those people any more; they've got over that anger.
Wonderful, wonderful piece. Floor performing Sparkle, originally the choir is magical and when she gets to the Mother and Father section I wonder how many people can get through it without a tear? As a grown man of 64, I know I can't.
And those last three long scooping notes! Sheer magic from Tuomas and Floor.
The other thing that is showcased is Marko's ability to scream out a rage of lyrics while his bass is doing something totally different at an incredible speed up and down that fretboard.
@00:30 It IS great!
@06:10 Epic composition that carries the instruments into a grand performance which commands your attention, and ignites your passion! ... and the line "the shoulder cries more" really highlights the desperation of wanting to vent, but not being able to due to the circumstances around you - which reflects perfectly in the composition during the second quarter of this masterpiece..! 🙌
@12:00 Pendulous.. Pendulum, yes.
@16:50 Same, but it starts during the first minute and doesn't stop until I switch to Slipknot save myself from myself! 🤣
@20:30 'The Poet and the Pendulum' & 'The Phantom of the Opera' are two pieces by Nightwish that blows me away! They are fantastic!
Chief!!!! Pause where you want to pause. It's why we all love your channel. Real, heart-felt, emotional reactions shouldn't be suppressed, nor should they be anything other than celebrated for their authenticity. Much love, bro - keep doing it the way that you're doing it!
Steve, the legend! Thank you, brother. I do worry about pausing and stuff for sure but you're right. If people wanna see the whole thing then I guess they can go watch the original :) I certainly will keep doing it my way, bro. Thank you so much for your CONSTANT love and support, bro. Honestly, I know I say it to you all the time but DAMN I appreciate the crap out of you!
MUCH love right back at you, my brother. I hope you're having an amazing week
You're not ready for this. No one ever is. Strap in & hang on. Be a man and cry!
Nobody will blame u for tears. We all cry too. This masterpiece by thoumas is a realy emotional song and Feelings are what makes us humans
Good reaction, you aware quite expressive, that’s great.
Loved your reaction! 😍 Shoutout from Finland ✌
Thank you! 😃
@@Chief322 would you mind explaining to everyone why your "always" wearing a mask ? seems nonsensical
@@nicod1361 I'd like to know as well..
Very nice reaction from you. And you gave a great suggestion too, without any words: I'm listening all this stuff late at night so I have to use a headset. Problem was earlier that having the headphones on for several hours got my ears "sweat" and itchy. But wearing a beanie was the perfect solution, the problem solved! Thank you!
Yes, you are right… it’s a real journey. To understand this in his fully way you have to watch it again and again… if you do so, try to recognize the point with the „3 minutes“…. Thx for your vid. 🏆👍
You have a really beautifull soul my Friend. I Love Nightwish and your reaction. Take care! ❤
Never apologize for your emotions man. I'm a grown ass man too and always fucking cry when I hear this one. Floor is a master empath that channels Tuomas' emotions perfectly. Loved your video. Subbed! Stay metal man! \m/
It's just too difficult to mosey through this and not get emotional. I've tried a couple times since.. NOPE! Teary-eyed and choked up EVERY time lol!
Thank you so much for subbing, bro! I truly appreciate that so much :) I hope you're having a great week, man! MUCH love!
you are my favorite reactor to nightwish! Go on mate
Cyprus chapter of the Nightwish Army reporting in.......................I presume General Gabriel of the Army has paid you a visit!
This is one reason Tuomas is know as the "Metal Mozart" and for good reason. There's no shame in a "grown ass man" showing emotion, this is one song that just rips your heart out.
This is why the Army says to newer reactors, wait and read the lyrics before you listen to this. It is not being a bunch of nannies, it's so you experience what the song is really about. There are three songs from this band I cannot get through without crying, this one, Dead Boys Poem and The Greatest Show on Earth. If you want sheer ethereal beauty, I can recommend "Shoemaker", make that 4 songs I cannot get through without tears!
Glad to subscribe and support your content :)
Even chiefs are allowed to cry when they listen to Floor!
I've been waiting for you to listen to this. It's a full on emotional ride.
We (Nightwish Army) love you too 💕💕💕
This song, this performance, belongs in The Louvre. It’s a masterpiece! True art. Do you know how many “grown ass men” have teared up listening to this? Most of them I think. I do every time. Can’t make it through the final movement. Good reaction.
One of the best reactions I've seen with this song so far (live performance)....
and there is also a subscription for that!
You do not have to apologize, even I old metalhead I can not hold back the emotions that this group and this absolute Queen, of beauty, sweetness, power, professionalism and immense skill can give, follow Floor even as a soloist you will be kidnapped, sincere reaction, see you soon and long life Nightwish long life FLOOOOR!
This song…Every….Single….Time…😭😭😭😭
This song is great. When you revisit knowing the back story.. it's Gorgeous 👌
Great reaction. You got in it without knowing the back story and you still got emotional, this shows that you felt it. Now.. Listen to it again, knowing that this is about Tuomas "suicide" (he told that he did it in this song so he can go on in real life), after the band fired Tarja and almost everyone blamed him, so he got a nasty depression. The last part is his parents talking to him in real life. Now.. Look at some details.. Like the 3 minute mark (when the lyrics said "3 minutes and counting" and after 3 minutes he does the gesture of beheading), or when the bands live h alone and the, the old members come together. This is a masterpiece, and for me it's impossible to listen to the last part and not got tears in my eyes. Great one. Stay safe 🤘😁🤘
Great reaction once again, nice to see someone showing their true emotions instead of just saying what they think we want to hear. I've been listening to NW for many years now and still get emotional many times to some of the songs especially this one when you know the back story. Hope to see more of your NW reactions.
Don't sweat it brother. I'm a grown ass man too, and the Mother Father act of this song always makes me well up a bit too.
What makes it extra beautiful is how personal this song is to Tuomas and how Marko and Empuu [the only members of the band from the era it was written] both check on him during the performance, ending the song next to him.
Strong people react... There is no such thing that only weak people weap. Let the feelings feel!! ❤️
my first listening of this song was same
Really felt your reaction to this one.
I've heard it a hundred times. I tear up every single time.
Great commentary. I shall, from this day forward, consider those musical subtleties that all Nightwish songs contain, as “underbits”.
Don't apologize fo showing your emotions, I heard this song so many times and everytime those damn Onions Ninja's show up.
You were on the brink! Tactical pause, well said. Never justify yourself for reacting emotionally, because the exact same thing happens to me with this song every time I listen to it. Excellent your reaction, applause. What a great work of art, right?
You did pretty well. I'm usually blubbering by the time they reach Pacific, especially at "Tuck me in [...]"
And it's not getting any easier on the second listen. Neither on the 13th, It's a Nightwish masterpiece.
Yeah I've tried a couple times since this and still get hella choked up. It's TOO pretty, on top of that, I now know the backstory and it makes it much more difficult lol! A true masterpiece, I couldn't agree more
GREAT REACTION .
You did well, friend. Lancelot fighting the dragons of his inner being. His armour hardly scratched, but his inside turned into goo. Nothing the public would notice, though. Lol.