2nd Hand Souls band members react to Nightwish - The poet and the pendulum. Link to our channel: / @2ndhandsoulsmusic Link to our playlists: / @2ndhandsoulsmusic
Just turned 70. Never heard of NW until 3 years ago. My favorites have been Zepp, Skynyrd, Boston, Stones, Moody Blues, AC/DC. They are now all second by a big margin. NW and Tuomas are by far the best I ever heard. Floor is out of this world and best singer I ever heard. Really enjoy you guys reactions. Please do The Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere 2015 next. You will be absolutely blown away. Play the video all the way until the screen goes dark at the end.
NW has that effect on many people! I almost felt cheated when I found out about them, like why didn’t anyone tell me about them? How I wish to time-travel and be there at Wacken 2013!
A similar story here. I'm 56 and have been an Electric Light Orchestra (E.L.O) appreciator for 40+ years, easily my favourite go to band plus I've seen many of the "greats" live including Queen and had not heard of Nightwish or Floor until around 11 months ago and was pestered in to listening to "The Poet and the Pendulum" live and OMG I was blown away and have been ever since. Nightwish are head and shoulders above everything that has previously been on my music radar relegating my beloved E.L.O. down in to second place. As for Floor....🙏😊👍
From the Anette era, Floor wanted to take over all the operatic parts, but Tuomas wanted to keep the boy soprano at the beginning. It takes inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum. The song is very personal for Tuomas, Emppu went over to check on him to see how he was doing. At the end He and Marko go to Tuomas as a show of support. Floor looks over for a moment before saying 'Thank You'. Tuomas would often have the sound guys take the vocals out of his in ears. Anytime you hear 'poet' or 'boy' ,Tuomas is usually talking about himself. The lyrics in the last section are some of the words that Tuomas' mother said to him when he went home. First lyric of the song- The End. Last lyric- The Beginning. The song is no longer played, as everyone involved has moved past the situation. Chrissy, hold that thought on greatest song ever, you haven't gotten to 'The Greatest Show On Earth' yet.
I discovered Floor with Nightwish a few weeks ago. I'm a piano teacher and they have lit my fire of the love of music and it has positively affected my piano teaching, practicing the piano and of course my workouts at them gym are more fun!
Ive heard this song hundreds of times but all of your reactions to this masterpiece made it feel like it was my 1st time hearing it , this is why i watch reaction videos , to get that feeling .....and Thank You for that !!!
The metal Mozart's monster masterpiece. It was absolutely amazing! Animal is beside himself and does not know what to do. Lol. You're welcome and thank you so much.
This is what happens guys when an absolute genius decides to release all masks and stand in front of the world with his completely naked soul, vulnerable. Assuming the reality that some people will comfort, others will hurt, still others will mock and laugh at his wounds. When he does that, a masterpiece is being born.
The Poet and the Pendulum was written after firing Tarja the original singer. She was the face of Nightwish at the time, and Tuomas (Keyboards) 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 And her husband & Manager was stepping way outta bounds concerning the band business He always wanted more money , only big paying show but the band did it for the love of music and there fans . According to all the band members, Tarja was missing lots of rehearsals and would not even travel with the band anymore. Tuomas was painted as the devil by many fans, and went through a deep depression. He even considered ending the band . 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 kill the pain he was going through . 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 said 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., NOTE : the 1st two words are (The End) and the last two words are (The Beginning) representing the end of the 1st era of Nightwish and the beginning of the next era
Thank you so much Robert...a sad , intense story...it severest one's spirit, to make such decisions ...Their passion for their music is so infused into their songs and performances...Its about what the SONG wants so...we understand, truly 😔 sad, but nevertheless we understand .
@@crissyperry1080 ah, i wanna use the chance, as you seldom spot up in the Comments chrissy, to thk you for your intakes and spoken words, besides the two dudes behind you more surfing on the surface. as team great:) but i really catch myself interested in your thoughts to the performances, as you spoke out on Epica, to Ayreon, and ofc to our Valkyriess and the Band:). They are so many more interesting and hopefully enjoyable Bands and acts, european and central euroasian Rock/metal scene, that really can be at least inspiring. really looking forward to your journey(also as band:D)
There are two more songs about this tragedy: "Master passion greed", sung by Marko is the maybe most angry song and was never be played live. This song is versus Marcelo, Tarjas husband. The 2nd is "Bye Bye beautiful", sung by Anette Olzon, the following singer. The Song is to Tarja as a good bye-song. And the 3rd and last is "The Poet", when Thomas blaming himself for the Desaster.
You better get your tissues I cried my eyes out when I first heard this if you notice Thomas when she's singing he is totally into this this is his release till when taria left the band very powerful stuff beautiful need tissues floor will make you weep like always keep up good work you rock from MICHGIAN
Did u catch that the pendulum falls 3 minutes TO THE SECOND that the first voice over says "3 minutes and counting"....in a 15 minute live performance! Tight AF from a musical pov...fyi, because Tarja was fired and Anette not yet on board, Marco sang the entire demo, which can be found on line
I love the way Marko and Emppu move close to Tuomas at the end as if to support him and how Floor looks at him tenderly for a long time after the song has finished.
Tuomas is a once in a generation talent, combined with Floor and the boys he can create amazing music. Try "Shoemaker", it is a tribute to Eugene Shoemaker the only human buried on another world.
And did you notice also that when she sang "now I have only three minutes".. that precisely three minutes later in the song, the "blade" hit Toumas? Brilliant composition! The songwriter is an absolute genius!
Perhaps my favorite Nightwish song ever (though it is too hard to narrow it down to one). I consider it Tuomas’s magnum opus. His most personal and emotional composition. Not sure I would have recommended it quite this early in your journey. Anyone can recognize it’s greatness, but the better you feel you know the members of the band and their history, the more powerful this song becomes. The final movement, Mother and Father, is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. You guys are Nightwish Army faithful for sure now. Keep exploring Nightwish!
@@2ndhandsoulsmusic unfortunately another not the best version ,there are at least 2 versions with lyrics denoting the the tittles of the 5 parts to this peice
2 out of the 3 big ones! Very well done team! Really excited to see what you think of "The Greatest Show on Earth"! Remember, the TAMPERE version is the one you want!
Hey guys!!! Me again. This is a hard song for Tuomas. When Empuu goes to talk with him, he is checking that his bro is fine. Tuomas suiceds in this song. Sorry for my English. You should check the lirycs. Is a hard song for Tuomas. Greettings from Argentina.
Immensely happy that you learned the backstory 1st! Totally changes the song for you! Also on display are Marko's high harmonies with Floor...sometimes so seamless you can't discren 2 voices! This is a hard one to sing...with such long phrasing! As you know, this one is incredibly painful for Tuomas...even here, 10yrs later, he has the vocal feed to his in-ear monitors turned off for the performance. You noticed Emppu wandering between his parts...you will notice that both he and Marko gather around Tuomas, to support their brother. Tho they went thru it too, the heartbreak was multiplied for Tuomas, both as Tarja's childhood friend, and the band leader. The soprano/falsetto at the beginning was sung by a young boy named Guy Elliott. And Floor brings very deep emotion with her delivery! This one brings many to tears...but for me, it's their even bigger opus, The Greatest Show On Earth. While it is a song about the evolution of all life, from the Big Bang on...its in no way anti-religion. Should you choose to check.it out...I suggest the Tampere version...and let the video play ALL the way til it stops...thru the credits...there are very moving spoken word passages. They always put things into sharp perspective for me!
@@crissyperry1080 And when you have seen the Tampere (the "e" at the end is not silent. it should be pronounced as the "e" in.. well... "Silent". And in "well"😁), then watch the Wembley version. There Troy plays the chello part with guitar and an e-bow.
Floor's voice and Tuomas playing the keys along with the rest of Nightwish just makes this song the masterpiece it has become. Annet did a great job on the studio version, but the emotion wasn't as strong as when Floor performed the song. I just can't hear this song enough. It plays in my head almost every day. Anything Floor Jansen sings is done beautifully.
🇬🇧 Norfolk with you guys ,this song is a masterpiece of Tuomas fantastic song writing ! Who else could say I only have three minutes and counting and then exactly three minutes later the blade falls? Watch Marco mad riff he plays when he sings solo without looking ! Masters of their craft .
A Great Song Generated from the Tortured Feelings of Tuomas and the Rest of the Band from the Events in 2005 that led up to the Loss of Tarja professionally and Friendships from the Beginning 1996 the Formation of Nightwish.
Thank you for doing this reaction. As hard as it is to pick a favorite with NightWish, I have to say that this is probably my favorite song, it makes me cry every time, even after hearing it sooo many times. I am a big tough guy who never cried in my whole life because I just couldn’t, along came Floor!!! And I am so grateful that I finally can. I love seeing you really enjoy and appreciate their music. Thank you 🙏 🫶🤘🇳🇱
Also Sabaton...Floor is married to there drummer Hannes van Dahl ..all there music is from historical military events...Bismark, Christmas Truce..(floor sings the outro with credits) ...y'all are about my favorite reactors now...keep it real ..thanks from North Florida Ps. Sabaton has there own history Channel also.
Glad you guys did the research into this story, because it really does help with what you have seen here. Before I get into my comment on the reaction, one thing you have to realize is that this whole entire incident revolving around this song is actually split into 3 different "letters" (lack of a better word). First is the song "Bye Bye Beautiful", which is effectively Tuomas' goodbye letter to Tarja. Like The Poet and the Pendulum, that song was rarely played live, it at all. Floor is really good friends with Tarja (when offered the job, Floor asked Tarja for permission to join Nightwish), and refuses to sing that song. There is an official music video for it, with Anette Olzon as the singer in the band. The next song, "Master Passion Greed", is the band's letter to Marcelo Cebuli, who is Tarja's husband and manager, whom the band placed a lot of the blame on for how Tarja had changed. That song has NEVER been played live, nor ever will be played live. Everyone is over this part of their lives, and are at least on some speaking terms. *I would request to react to that song.* You will only find the studio/album track for it, but it is a very powerful song, and one that stresses their work with orchestras and choirs. Then obviously, The Poet and the Pendulum is Tuomas' letter to the fans, in response for all the flack that he received regarding Tarja's dismissal from the band. Most of the people blamed him for it without knowing the entire story (it even got the government of Finland involved), and nearly drove him to suicide. Thankfully he didn't, thanks to a friend of his and words from his parents (which are included in the song). Instead, he inserted himself into the song, and kills himself in the song so he wouldn't have to do it in real life. If I remember correctly, this was the last time ever that this song was played live, so those at Wembley got a real treat, because it can be counted on 2 hands at the most that this song was ever played live. One of the biggest concerns about this song is how it affects Tuomas, because it is very personal to him, so everyone at one point or another walks over to him to check on him to make sure he's okay. When Emppu doesn't have a part to play during the 2nd verse, he's walking over to Tuomas, and asking him if he is okay. Most people forget that for the letter given to Tarja signaling her dismissal, every person in the band at that time signed it; Emppu and Marco signed it as well, but Tuomas as the founder of the band, took all of that flack upon himself, so they know this is very personal to him. That now said, The song is broken into 5 parts: The White Lands of Empathica, Home, Pacific, Dark Passion Play, and Mother, Father. With that, time to take you back high school English Class. If you think back to the short story "The Pit and the Pendulum", by Edgar Allen Poe, what a lot of this song comprises of is that story, but instead of the man being there, Tuomas has inserted himself into the story. That is why you see a LOT of references to a pendulum in this song (and a few ravens, which could also reference another Poe short story, The Raven). In a lot of Tuomas' songs, he refers to himself in them, either as The Poet, the Dead Boy, or the Beast. In this case, he is The Poet. He starts the song at the end, and tells the story in retrospect for what leads to that moment. However, "The End" also could mean the end of that chapter of Nightwish at that time. He then goes into "Home": what they were going through immediately after Tarja left. When he tried writing after that (Tarja's dismissal), it was just the same music that he had written before, but couldn't do it because of slowly ripping that bandaid off from her intentions of going solo. The chorus is highly important here, because letting her go really hurt him; he lost a childhood friend at that time, and didn't have anyone to turn to for support; the band was just as hurting as he was, and more so, the fans were hurting just as much. So all of his shoulders were crying as hard as he was (I can not cry, 'cause the shoulder cries more). Pacific is how the band started, back when they were young, and while it was just a dream for mood music, it (the dream) and they (each one in the band) became so much bigger than what they ever realized. At this point, he starts to feel the oncoming backlash from the fans because for him, he was doing the right thing to save his creation, which was Nightwish; time after time and response after response, he could feel the fans anger for what he had done (and all the while, the blade from the pendulum getting closer (keep in mind, we're talking Poe here).... .. Which leads to Dark Passion Play. A lot of this can possibly get its story from the Last Supper ("second robber to the right of Christ" could mean Judas, if you remember the painting), as well as the Crucifixion. However, the important part here is listening to what the whispering boy is saying, about how he has been strapped to the altar, and only having 3 minutes and counting. That three minutes is how long it took the blade to reach the Poet... but also when you time it from when the by says that, 3 minutes later, it happens. Also.. it takes balls to write your own eulogy into a song where you are metaphorically killing yourself. Again, what saves Tuomas? That's Mother, Father: words his parents spoke to him during the period where he had contemplated suicide. That not only saved him, but also sparked the last two words of the song: The Beginning. The beginning of a new Tuomas, and most importantly, the beginning of a new Nightwish; this time, with Anette singing. Without that beginning happening, we wouldn't have Floor with the band now. Note how Tuomas' in-ear monitors are not in his ear; he told the sound techs to turn the volume down for those, as well as pull them out of his ears, because he knew he woudl break down and lose it if he heard these words. Finally, note how both Emppu and Marco go to stand by him in solidarity, because they supported him throughout all of it, and were there throughout the entire thing. Floor looks over at him as well.
Hey, you did great job with this beatifull song🥰. The story behind the song is sad but moving towards something new. In dispute situations, there are always at least two parties, and one party gets screwed. It's funny how quickly people change their own opinion, like it happened to Tuomas; when a master musician becomes the most hated person in the entire nation, up to the state leadership. Thanks again for the great reaction, you guys are awesome.💎🔥❤
What a fabulous reaction, so early in your journey. You all understand what Tuomas is saying through his music, you faces at the beginning! "What is going on?" Then Floors voice... More recent drummer, Kai, who was selected by Jukka, they are good friends. So many different moods, in the different sections. Ayreon, Epica, Dream Theatre, etc.
This makes me cry. And its my favorit outfit for our 6.1" tall vakyrie Queen. Tuomas is a wicked composer. Im Christian and the subject touches me so. Nightwish army Denmark reporting in 🤘
This song really hits hard in a few places, especially that live performance. Emppu going over and checking in with Tuomas, Tuomas being emotionally open and vulnerable (especially during Mother/Father, that final movement), and at the end where Marko and Emppu, the remaining members that were there during this time, walk over and play with Tuomas. You just don't often get to see real emotion and support like that from men in public with each other. Musically, I love how they hit that 3 minute mark from the "3 minutes and counting" line until the blade sound that cuts to the heartbeat. That is an exact timing hit in a live show. I also love how complex the bass part is Marko plays while singing his vocal parts in the Dark Passion Play movement of the song. That is just hard to do and he makes it seem like the most natural thing in the world. This is easily my favorite song. Not just by Nightwish, but ever. I also don't know that I've seen a better single performance in a live setting. This and Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 are just absolute perfection. Nightwish just never seems to miss.
Thank you for again sharing a wonderful reaction. I love to watch your appreciation and love of good music. The first time I heard this song I almost had a heart attack when Marko kicked in with his vocals. And how in the heck can he sing and play that bass line at the same time? This song is truly a masterpiece. The double kick in the fourth section (Kai Hahto on drums here) is so steady and firm. Amazing work. Floor is an empath, which is why she is so marvelous at expressing what a song needs. She said she cannot look at Tuomas during this song since knowing how much of himself is in it would make her break down in tears. She never looks at him until the end, right before she says thank you to the crowd. Also, did you notice this song begins with the lyrics "the end" and ends with "the beginning," completing the circle back to lucidity. Again, great reaction, thank you and keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
For Tuomas (specially) this was so hard time...he was about to end Nightwish after leaving of Tarja and how that all affected to them. This masterpiece was the first song on the album after Tarja (Dark Passion Play). This song begins with the boy choir..."The End" and ends "The beginning"...new era started.
Ja es ist one of there big 5 songs but it actually only gets better from here actually. Nightwish branches off to so many things especially Ayreon und Floor olde bands After Forever/Revamp. Christmas time you can play Ave Maria mit Floor/Marko's at Rakasta Joula "A Hard Christmas (Finnish tradition).
Wonderful reaction. It's an extremely sad song, but yet so beautiful in it's composition and songwriting. I totally love the way Tuomas can put his feelings into these poetic lyrics and Floor being able to convey his feelings so masterfully. They haven't performed this song live very often, as it was quite hard on Tuomas and I doubt that they will play it live again any time soon. Tuomas, fortunately, was able to leave all this behind him and move on, so it's understandable that he doesn't want to go back to this aweful period in time. However, his feelings at the time have provided us with an epic masterpiece. And Crissy, I know what you mean when you say you want to wake up and see the scores on your walls. I actually use that last orchestral piece of the song as my alarm. It's just so soothing. There is another one of these masterpieces yet to be discovered by you; 'The Greatest Show On Earth'. It's all about the history of the universe, the story of life, our common human journey, and the scientific quest for knowledge. Once you're ready to dive into this one, make sure you watch the Tampere 2015 version of it. It will blow your mind, both the song and the performance. Regards from the Netherlands, take care!
Loved it 2nd Hand Souls. It is a lot to take in. The story and the past history of Nightwish is filled with emotional episodes. Ayreon, "Star of Sirrah" is quite unique. An all star performance. Keep rockin my friends.
Chrissy, check out the bass line Marko is playing in part 4 while he sings. Also, I'm told that playing along with Floor's beautiful singing in Part 3 is a bowed double bass.
That was a perfect reaction people 👌👌👌No pausing while the Goddess or the Viking are singing 😄 Now you guys have done 2 of the Epics.Two to go, Dead Boy's Poem and the Metal Mozart's magnus opus The Greatest Show on Earth. Have fun 😇😇 Hail Nightwish 😇😇
I feel extremly sorry for you if you genuinely think that there only that many epically great works.. Whilst accepting that many people say the is "a big three" - I think they are entirely wrong- there are many, many more - and I have absolutely no doubt that there will be others to come in the future. Human :||: Nature is is full of classic creations and I have no doubt the next album will be also.
@@richardwest6358 For me, those '4' are the best, followed closely by the rest of Nightwish songs. It's because of length of the songs and the beauty of the songs. Take for example, Dead Boy's Poem, musically and especially visually.
There are days, when I'm feeling particularly sensitive, that I can't listen to this track at all. Obviously, I've never been through anything remotely like the scenario that prompted Tuomas to write this, but it can still feel like a million tiny paper cuts inside regardless; that's his genius, right there. Thanks for another fantastic reaction, and as others have said, I'm so glad you guys took the time to learn about the background of the song before reacting. Much love.
And you can see the guitarists Empuu and Marko at the end, go up to check on Tuomas. Bro code I guess, those band members really love each other. Tuomas has said in the past that he has to disconnect his ear piece so he can’t hear Floor as it’s so hard
I know this an older comment and I hope you find it, but did you notice that the time from when the boy says the writer (Tuomas) has 3 minutes to live until the time he motions the blade cutting his throat is exactly 3 minutes in length. Another testament to his brilliance.
For many of us Nightwish fans, we love to watch other people react to these fantastic musicians. You guys (and gal) are fun to watch because you wear your enjoyment on your faces. I was absolutely astonished when I first heard them some three years ago; so I fully get your feelings. Also good to see you reacting to other bands too (Lovebites, Ayreon, Epica, etc).
You simply MUST do ...Troy and Floor singing "how's the heart" ....they did an acoustic version on "planet rock" program and it is .....well really hard to describe how good it is.
Such a great & heartfelt reaction! "Inspired" is the word. Saw Animal (my man!) taking off to his drums, which is the lead to follow. Get inspired, nurture your own creativity and get to it! So when you told at 24:12 about us viewers recommending other bands to react to, I was like NO need right away! You guys take all the time you need to incorporate that Nightwish inspiration into your own songs. That i.m.h.o. is vastly more important than all the (well-spent) energy you put into these great reactions. So take it easy you guys, it's quality over quantity as far as I'm concerned. Rest assured that we'll be there when you get to these other great bands in due time. Lots of Cheers from Amsterdam! 🤘
Always so powerful. Tuomas is the Metal Mozart - genius. His inspiration blesses us with excellent songs to last forever. Thank goodness he wrote this amazing work instead of doing what he had considered doing in dispare. They will keep surprising you. Do other stuff and maybe dedicate at least 1 day a week for a Nightwish reaction. There is a lot of great music out there. Check out Unleash The Archers song Awakening. p.s. The second half of Nightwish's latest album is an amazing collection of fully symphonic compositions about the beautiful world we live in. There is a Tuomas approved fan video that groups them all together with gorgeous visuals. Look for All the works of nature that adorn the world. It's Awesome.
Around 11 months ago I listened to Nightwish for the first time after being pestered to do so and listened to "The Poet and the Pendulum" live... I was blown away by it entered the Nightwish rabbit hole there and then absorbing everthing Nightwish from the wonderful Tarja and Annette eras and now the incomparable Floor. Blown away with every composition particulary when performed live... they are so much more than songs. Thank you for a wonderful reaction. Paul - Nightwish Army UK Division 🙏😊👍
Tuomas, the Ocean Soul! To be able to put the worst part in your life into words and music the way he did, still boggles the mind. And he doesn't refer to himself as a composer (he doesn't like to be called that) but just a music writer. So humble! I'm so glad he found love and happiness again with his wife Johanna Kurkula, who is a beautiful lady and beautiful singer! As you said at the beginning of this video that as a band you know how hard it is to write a song, maybe it is an idea to react to "Making of a New Album", their 8th, which is called "Endless Forms Most Beautiful". Originally is consists of 21 short-period episodes but YT-er Nimwey put them al together. You'll see where and how they rehearse and record and it is also funny. And you get to know the bandmembers a bit better. It is a long one, 2 hrs19.58, and you can watch it in your own time but personally I would love to share it with you. Making it an evening with 2nd Hands Souls and NW, with a beer, a glass of wine or tea in my case haha and some snacks and have a lovely time. How about that? The link is: youtube.com?watch?v=FZa9fze_AFc&t=2s What about a really happy song after this one? "I Want My Tears Back" Live Buenos Aires 2019. Watch it from the very beginning to the very end. The crowd is crazy!! ua-cam.com/video/TBOdgjb0kM/v-deo.html Thank you for this one! Have a nice weekend!
Yes, indeed becomes speechless from this impressive composition that has so much in common with the classical music tradition. It is a mini metal opera of impressive quality. Tuomas is lucky to have band members who can perform what he has composed to perfection. Floor has had a good musical education and studied opera for several years. Floor is a vocal coach too! God bless👍
OMG..I think that absolutely Floored you all. Respect you guys. You seem always willing to praise, acknowledge and learn from the masters of symphonic rock. Best wishes.
Decade long Nightwish fan here! Saw your Ghost love score reaction first and there your reaction was more an "awww" from beginning to end and taking it all in. Here form the get go all of you are "FUCK YEAH THIS IS AWESOME!" and THATS exactly what I wanted to see from you guys for Poet and the pendulum! 🤘
I'm an musician too and stumbling upon Nightwish has opened my eyes and perspective towards music. Ayreon, Epica all connect to Floor Jansen. Simone singer from Epica is friends an ex roommate of Floor and Floor shares the stage once in a while. Plus Floor's first band After forever she joined aged 16 but the guitarist left and formed the band and Epica he also has the same last name as Floor which is Jansen but not related. Arjen who created Ayreon super talented dude by the way tends to get a lot of talented individual's to perform his shows each from different bands including Floor as mentioned she's everywhere lol. Thank you.
Thank you Lady and Gents! Great reaction video again! I was in that 2005 Helsinki Concert, which was the last one with Tarja (we did not know then), but it is ancient history now. I have heard this composition/song like 5.000 times and it still hits me like a bullet train. And tears. But like you said, this is actually a "motivation" song to get yer sheit together and start living like there is no tomorrow! Best Regards from Finland!
It's obvious you all enjoyed this masterpiece of music. I'm 60yrs old and tear up every time I hear it. I've had several family members take the suicide route. I'm so glad Tuomas did not but used his music to release his pain.
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).
Empu is one of the founders of the band, the others came much later, so he knows Tuomas more than them, even though Marko was very familiar with the state of things (and maybe really has had significant impact on the songs in the "Dark Passion Play", no tuomention that some were written for him). So, imagine, your friend is playing very personal song, and has been playing for years ....
Tuomas Holopainen is a really great composer/lyricist. as a big donald duck fan (and especially a big fan of Keno don Rosa, the best duck artist) he wanted to make a tribute album to Scrooge Mcduck. the album "Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge" came out. it was supposed to be a self-published album, but nuclear blast heard about it, they wanted to produce the album, even though Tuomas told them that do you understand what this album is about, it's film music for a film that doesn't exist, it's music for a cartoon, it has nothing in common with Nightwish and they answered "it doesn't matter, we still want to produce it..." here's a link to one of the songs on that album. ua-cam.com/video/JWwSVOo5K_k/v-deo.html the singers are Johanna Kurkela (tuomas's wife) and Johanna Iivanainen. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
@@2ndhandsoulsmusic There is also short interview where Tuomas' explains this solo project, if you guys want to check before react: ua-cam.com/video/qUoJ8zWy2bk/v-deo.html&t
Also, throughout the video, you'll see Emppu and Marko both check in with Tuomas (such as Emppu at 6:40) because this is figuratively and literally Tuomas' emotional suicide to get through the depression he fell into after firing Tarja. Emppu and Marko supported his decision (with drummer Jukka, who is now a manager for the band after he needed to step back for medical insomnia treatment), and they know the pain he went through both at the time and whenever this song is played. At 6:41 you can see Tuomas reply with "Okei," the Finnish version of "Okay," meaning he was doing well. Also, because of how powerful Floor's voice is, when this song was still on the setlist, he had his engineer turn off the vocal channels into his monitors, because he sings the song himself (you can see him singing the line "Try to save them all" at almost exactly 20:00) TO himself, and if he had Floor's voice in his ears, he has stated that it would be almost too painful to play the song all the way through without breaking down.
2ndHandSouls - Love you guys! Thank you for continuing to react to Nightwish. Once you don't want to miss is Nightwish - 10th Man Down - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 ua-cam.com/video/Px1YJ0EdNAI/v-deo.html God Bless.
Tuomas was blamed for the firing of tarja but it was the decision of the whole band, he was afraid this would be the end of the band, the fans even members of the government in Finland really put Tuomas down the last part of the song was what Tuomas parents said to him when he went home to get away from everyone it was sad, tuomas, emppu, Jukka the original drummer and tarja had been together since the beginning marco came a little later he was the second base player but sad to end the way it did, ayreon is not really a band but composed of different musicians and singers from different bands at different times floor and marco have played in different songs of ayreon epica is also great very talented enjoy your journey of bands outside the USA you'll be surprised but nightwish is still the best God bless
And you haven't seen or heard Tarja yet...! Check her out, Phantom Of The Opera with Marko, Sleeping Sun..Nemo. They were just a group of kids who started a band and Tuomas wanted to do the music. If this did blow your mind, The Greatest Show On Earth will blow the roof off where you are. Love to watch you guys :)
Loved this 2nd hand souls. Btw, your artwork is great. I have found that Tuomas has a great affinity for the ocean, and nature in general. You will find references in the lyrics frequently about himself and others as ocean souls. So I am glad your 2nd hand souls found our ocean souls, and you are inspired.
Just turned 70. Never heard of NW until 3 years ago. My favorites have been Zepp, Skynyrd, Boston, Stones, Moody Blues, AC/DC. They are now all second by a big margin. NW and Tuomas are by far the best I ever heard. Floor is out of this world and best singer I ever heard. Really enjoy you guys reactions. Please do The Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere 2015 next. You will be absolutely blown away. Play the video all the way until the screen goes dark at the end.
NW has that effect on many people! I almost felt cheated when I found out about them, like why didn’t anyone tell me about them?
How I wish to time-travel and be there at Wacken 2013!
A similar story here. I'm 56 and have been an Electric Light Orchestra (E.L.O) appreciator for 40+ years, easily my favourite go to band plus I've seen many of the "greats" live including Queen and had not heard of Nightwish or Floor until around 11 months ago and was pestered in to listening to "The Poet and the Pendulum" live and OMG I was blown away and have been ever since. Nightwish are head and shoulders above everything that has previously been on my music radar relegating my beloved E.L.O. down in to second place. As for Floor....🙏😊👍
@@Teunstah Yes same here. Well put 👍😊
From the Anette era, Floor wanted to take over all the operatic parts, but Tuomas wanted to keep the boy soprano at the beginning.
It takes inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum.
The song is very personal for Tuomas, Emppu went over to check on him to see how he was doing. At the end He and Marko go to Tuomas as a show of support. Floor looks over for a moment before saying 'Thank You'. Tuomas would often have the sound guys take the vocals out of his in ears. Anytime you hear 'poet' or 'boy' ,Tuomas is usually talking about himself.
The lyrics in the last section are some of the words that Tuomas' mother said to him when he went home.
First lyric of the song- The End. Last lyric- The Beginning.
The song is no longer played, as everyone involved has moved past the situation.
Chrissy, hold that thought on greatest song ever, you haven't gotten to 'The Greatest Show On Earth' yet.
I discovered Floor with Nightwish a few weeks ago. I'm a piano teacher and they have lit my fire of the love of music and it has positively affected my piano teaching, practicing the piano and of course my workouts at them gym are more fun!
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Same here Lisa. It is hard to believe that I had not heard of Nightwish or Floor until around 8 months ago. They are phenomenal. Paul 🙏😊👍
Good discovery, so much more to find, different styles too.
Ive heard this song hundreds of times but all of your reactions to this masterpiece made it feel like it was my 1st time hearing it , this is why i watch reaction videos , to get that feeling .....and Thank You for that !!!
The metal Mozart's monster masterpiece. It was absolutely amazing! Animal is beside himself and does not know what to do. Lol. You're welcome and thank you so much.
This is what happens guys when an absolute genius decides to release all masks and stand in front of the world with his completely naked soul, vulnerable. Assuming the reality that some people will comfort, others will hurt, still others will mock and laugh at his wounds. When he does that, a masterpiece is being born.
Extremely well said. Thank you.
Very well said, and a masterpiece it is!
The Poet and the Pendulum was written after firing Tarja the original singer. She was the face of Nightwish at the time, and Tuomas (Keyboards) 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 And her husband & Manager was stepping way outta bounds concerning the band business He always wanted more money , only big paying show but the band did it for the love of music and there fans . According to all the band members, Tarja was missing lots of rehearsals and would not even travel with the band anymore. Tuomas was painted as the devil by many fans, and went through a deep depression. He even considered ending the band . 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 kill the pain he was going through . 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 said 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., NOTE : the 1st two words are (The End) and the last two words are (The Beginning) representing the end of the 1st era of Nightwish and the beginning of the next era
Exactly, thank you.
cant say it better, thx robert.
Thank you so much Robert...a sad , intense story...it severest one's spirit, to make such decisions ...Their passion for their music is so infused into their songs and performances...Its about what the SONG wants so...we understand, truly 😔 sad, but nevertheless we understand .
@@crissyperry1080 ah, i wanna use the chance, as you seldom spot up in the Comments chrissy, to thk you for your intakes and spoken words, besides the two dudes behind you more surfing on the surface. as team great:) but i really catch myself interested in your thoughts to the performances, as you spoke out on Epica, to Ayreon, and ofc to our Valkyriess and the Band:). They are so many more interesting and hopefully enjoyable Bands and acts, european and central euroasian Rock/metal scene, that really can be at least inspiring. really looking forward to your journey(also as band:D)
There are two more songs about this tragedy: "Master passion greed", sung by Marko is the maybe most angry song and was never be played live. This song is versus Marcelo, Tarjas husband. The 2nd is "Bye Bye beautiful", sung by Anette Olzon, the following singer. The Song is to Tarja as a good bye-song. And the 3rd and last is "The Poet", when Thomas blaming himself for the Desaster.
Ya'll need to listen to "Song of myself" from the Wacken concert . Great reaction
You better get your tissues I cried my eyes out when I first heard this if you notice Thomas when she's singing he is totally into this this is his release till when taria left the band very powerful stuff beautiful need tissues floor will make you weep like always keep up good work you rock from MICHGIAN
Thank you.
Did u catch that the pendulum falls 3 minutes TO THE SECOND that the first voice over says "3 minutes and counting"....in a 15 minute live performance! Tight AF from a musical pov...fyi, because Tarja was fired and Anette not yet on board, Marco sang the entire demo, which can be found on line
Try Nightwish The Greatest Show On Earth Tampere, Finland 2015 live next, awesome , request 😀 25 minutes. Extra special effects.
i agree the Tampere version
I love the way Marko and Emppu move close to Tuomas at the end as if to support him and how Floor looks at him tenderly for a long time after the song has finished.
Tuomas is a once in a generation talent, combined with Floor and the boys he can create amazing music. Try "Shoemaker", it is a tribute to Eugene Shoemaker the only human buried on another world.
I concur! React to the offical video with the lyrics for a better understanding of the song.
@@moniquevanaken2638 I concur
Once in a century genius, is Tuomas :) Agree with you :)
I concur, also for the original video!!!!!!!
I concur!
And did you notice also that when she sang "now I have only three minutes".. that precisely three minutes later in the song, the "blade" hit Toumas? Brilliant composition! The songwriter is an absolute genius!
Yes he is.
Perhaps my favorite Nightwish song ever (though it is too hard to narrow it down to one). I consider it Tuomas’s magnum opus. His most personal and emotional composition. Not sure I would have recommended it quite this early in your journey. Anyone can recognize it’s greatness, but the better you feel you know the members of the band and their history, the more powerful this song becomes. The final movement, Mother and Father, is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. You guys are Nightwish Army faithful for sure now. Keep exploring Nightwish!
This one never gets old, and the emotional impact of the lyrics and Floor’s performance never dulls. Really enjoyed your reaction, as always. ☮️
Thank you.
@@2ndhandsoulsmusic unfortunately another not the best version ,there are at least 2 versions with lyrics denoting the the tittles of the 5 parts to this peice
2 out of the 3 big ones! Very well done team! Really excited to see what you think of "The Greatest Show on Earth"! Remember, the TAMPERE version is the one you want!
I concur, Tampere!
Concur, absolutely TAMPERE-15 🇫🇮 version 🎼✨🤘
Yes please, the Tampere one is the most amazing one😍
I concur! And listen to it to the very end!!
Tampere is pretty but Troys ebow at Wembley make it my favourite
This is a masterpiece from Tuomas. He's not called metal Mozart for nothing. Thank you for your reaction. Greetings from The Netherlands.
2ndhandsouls, LOVE your music and your spirit !!!! Wish you all the future success you deserve !! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ***********
Markos Bass is otherworldy in this one.
Playing a complicated riff while singing..holy sh....
He is a gem in its own for real .
True dat.
Hey guys!!! Me again. This is a hard song for Tuomas. When Empuu goes to talk with him, he is checking that his bro is fine. Tuomas suiceds in this song. Sorry for my English. You should check the lirycs. Is a hard song for Tuomas. Greettings from Argentina.
Immensely happy that you learned the backstory 1st! Totally changes the song for you! Also on display are Marko's high harmonies with Floor...sometimes so seamless you can't discren 2 voices! This is a hard one to sing...with such long phrasing!
As you know, this one is incredibly painful for Tuomas...even here, 10yrs later, he has the vocal feed to his in-ear monitors turned off for the performance. You noticed Emppu wandering between his parts...you will notice that both he and Marko gather around Tuomas, to support their brother. Tho they went thru it too, the heartbreak was multiplied for Tuomas, both as Tarja's childhood friend, and the band leader.
The soprano/falsetto at the beginning was sung by a young boy named Guy Elliott. And Floor brings very deep emotion with her delivery!
This one brings many to tears...but for me, it's their even bigger opus, The Greatest Show On Earth. While it is a song about the evolution of all life, from the Big Bang on...its in no way anti-religion. Should you choose to check.it out...I suggest the Tampere version...and let the video play ALL the way til it stops...thru the credits...there are very moving spoken word passages. They always put things into sharp perspective for me!
Yes ,thank you Amy, we definitely will check this one out
@@crissyperry1080
And when you have seen the Tampere (the "e" at the end is not silent. it should be pronounced as the "e" in.. well... "Silent". And in "well"😁), then watch the Wembley version. There Troy plays the chello part with guitar and an e-bow.
Floor's voice and Tuomas playing the keys along with the rest of Nightwish just makes this song the masterpiece it has become. Annet did a great job on the studio version, but the emotion wasn't as strong as when Floor performed the song. I just can't hear this song enough. It plays in my head almost every day. Anything Floor Jansen sings is done beautifully.
EAR CANDY! Chrissy nailed the Nightwish experience with those two little words!! Great job again folks 🤟🤟
Thanks so much!!
Y'all might like Time by Wintersun, live rehearsal at the sonic pump studios. Has Kai, the drummer from Nightwish
😁🇫🇮❤️🎼✨💙🤘
Saturday morning, Nightwish & ☕ Excellent way to start day👍
The only word I find to describe this presentation is a "masterpiece".❤🔥👨🏻🎤
🇬🇧 Norfolk with you guys ,this song is a masterpiece of Tuomas fantastic song writing ! Who else could say I only have three minutes and counting and then exactly three minutes later the blade falls? Watch Marco mad riff he plays when he sings solo without looking ! Masters of their craft .
A Great Song Generated from the Tortured Feelings of Tuomas and the Rest of the Band from the Events in 2005 that led up to the Loss of Tarja professionally and Friendships from the Beginning 1996 the Formation of Nightwish.
Thank you for doing this reaction. As hard as it is to pick a favorite with NightWish, I have to say that this is probably my favorite song, it makes me cry every time, even after hearing it sooo many times. I am a big tough guy who never cried in my whole life because I just couldn’t, along came Floor!!! And I am so grateful that I finally can. I love seeing you really enjoy and appreciate their music. Thank you 🙏 🫶🤘🇳🇱
Also Sabaton...Floor is married to there drummer Hannes van Dahl ..all there music is from historical military events...Bismark, Christmas Truce..(floor sings the outro with credits) ...y'all are about my favorite reactors now...keep it real ..thanks from North Florida
Ps. Sabaton has there own history Channel also.
And I'm glad ya'll are there too! Ya'll feel what 'we' feel and what every person on this beautiful planet should feel!!! Said in total humbleness
Glad you guys did the research into this story, because it really does help with what you have seen here. Before I get into my comment on the reaction, one thing you have to realize is that this whole entire incident revolving around this song is actually split into 3 different "letters" (lack of a better word). First is the song "Bye Bye Beautiful", which is effectively Tuomas' goodbye letter to Tarja. Like The Poet and the Pendulum, that song was rarely played live, it at all. Floor is really good friends with Tarja (when offered the job, Floor asked Tarja for permission to join Nightwish), and refuses to sing that song. There is an official music video for it, with Anette Olzon as the singer in the band.
The next song, "Master Passion Greed", is the band's letter to Marcelo Cebuli, who is Tarja's husband and manager, whom the band placed a lot of the blame on for how Tarja had changed. That song has NEVER been played live, nor ever will be played live. Everyone is over this part of their lives, and are at least on some speaking terms. *I would request to react to that song.* You will only find the studio/album track for it, but it is a very powerful song, and one that stresses their work with orchestras and choirs.
Then obviously, The Poet and the Pendulum is Tuomas' letter to the fans, in response for all the flack that he received regarding Tarja's dismissal from the band. Most of the people blamed him for it without knowing the entire story (it even got the government of Finland involved), and nearly drove him to suicide. Thankfully he didn't, thanks to a friend of his and words from his parents (which are included in the song). Instead, he inserted himself into the song, and kills himself in the song so he wouldn't have to do it in real life. If I remember correctly, this was the last time ever that this song was played live, so those at Wembley got a real treat, because it can be counted on 2 hands at the most that this song was ever played live. One of the biggest concerns about this song is how it affects Tuomas, because it is very personal to him, so everyone at one point or another walks over to him to check on him to make sure he's okay. When Emppu doesn't have a part to play during the 2nd verse, he's walking over to Tuomas, and asking him if he is okay. Most people forget that for the letter given to Tarja signaling her dismissal, every person in the band at that time signed it; Emppu and Marco signed it as well, but Tuomas as the founder of the band, took all of that flack upon himself, so they know this is very personal to him.
That now said, The song is broken into 5 parts: The White Lands of Empathica, Home, Pacific, Dark Passion Play, and Mother, Father. With that, time to take you back high school English Class. If you think back to the short story "The Pit and the Pendulum", by Edgar Allen Poe, what a lot of this song comprises of is that story, but instead of the man being there, Tuomas has inserted himself into the story. That is why you see a LOT of references to a pendulum in this song (and a few ravens, which could also reference another Poe short story, The Raven). In a lot of Tuomas' songs, he refers to himself in them, either as The Poet, the Dead Boy, or the Beast. In this case, he is The Poet. He starts the song at the end, and tells the story in retrospect for what leads to that moment. However, "The End" also could mean the end of that chapter of Nightwish at that time. He then goes into "Home": what they were going through immediately after Tarja left. When he tried writing after that (Tarja's dismissal), it was just the same music that he had written before, but couldn't do it because of slowly ripping that bandaid off from her intentions of going solo. The chorus is highly important here, because letting her go really hurt him; he lost a childhood friend at that time, and didn't have anyone to turn to for support; the band was just as hurting as he was, and more so, the fans were hurting just as much. So all of his shoulders were crying as hard as he was (I can not cry, 'cause the shoulder cries more).
Pacific is how the band started, back when they were young, and while it was just a dream for mood music, it (the dream) and they (each one in the band) became so much bigger than what they ever realized. At this point, he starts to feel the oncoming backlash from the fans because for him, he was doing the right thing to save his creation, which was Nightwish; time after time and response after response, he could feel the fans anger for what he had done (and all the while, the blade from the pendulum getting closer (keep in mind, we're talking Poe here)....
.. Which leads to Dark Passion Play. A lot of this can possibly get its story from the Last Supper ("second robber to the right of Christ" could mean Judas, if you remember the painting), as well as the Crucifixion. However, the important part here is listening to what the whispering boy is saying, about how he has been strapped to the altar, and only having 3 minutes and counting. That three minutes is how long it took the blade to reach the Poet... but also when you time it from when the by says that, 3 minutes later, it happens.
Also.. it takes balls to write your own eulogy into a song where you are metaphorically killing yourself.
Again, what saves Tuomas? That's Mother, Father: words his parents spoke to him during the period where he had contemplated suicide. That not only saved him, but also sparked the last two words of the song: The Beginning. The beginning of a new Tuomas, and most importantly, the beginning of a new Nightwish; this time, with Anette singing. Without that beginning happening, we wouldn't have Floor with the band now. Note how Tuomas' in-ear monitors are not in his ear; he told the sound techs to turn the volume down for those, as well as pull them out of his ears, because he knew he woudl break down and lose it if he heard these words. Finally, note how both Emppu and Marco go to stand by him in solidarity, because they supported him throughout all of it, and were there throughout the entire thing. Floor looks over at him as well.
Great reaction guy’s. You are all one of us now. Part of the army.
The greatest show on Earth, live at Tampere will also blow you away. trust me
I just love your reactions, they are pure gold. Extra kudos to the backrow badass with sunglasses, he absorbes everything naturally.
He's a drummer, would fit in in Nightwish any day... :)
Bless you, lots of love (again :)) from Scotland. Take care and keep loving
Hey, you did great job with this beatifull song🥰.
The story behind the song is sad but moving towards something new. In dispute situations, there are always at least two parties, and one party gets screwed. It's funny how quickly people change their own opinion, like it happened to Tuomas; when a master musician becomes the most hated person in the entire nation, up to the state leadership.
Thanks again for the great reaction, you guys are awesome.💎🔥❤
Thank you ❤ Amazing ❤ Nightwish the BEST❤
What a fabulous reaction, so early in your journey.
You all understand what Tuomas is saying through his music,
you faces at the beginning! "What is going on?"
Then Floors voice...
More recent drummer, Kai, who was selected by Jukka, they are good friends.
So many different moods, in the different sections.
Ayreon, Epica, Dream Theatre, etc.
Welcome to the Nightwish Army 🙌🏻🤟🏻💪🏻🔥🔥🔥🎸
Rock on!
This makes me cry. And its my favorit outfit for our 6.1" tall vakyrie Queen. Tuomas is a wicked composer. Im Christian and the subject touches me so. Nightwish army Denmark reporting in 🤘
This song really hits hard in a few places, especially that live performance. Emppu going over and checking in with Tuomas, Tuomas being emotionally open and vulnerable (especially during Mother/Father, that final movement), and at the end where Marko and Emppu, the remaining members that were there during this time, walk over and play with Tuomas. You just don't often get to see real emotion and support like that from men in public with each other.
Musically, I love how they hit that 3 minute mark from the "3 minutes and counting" line until the blade sound that cuts to the heartbeat. That is an exact timing hit in a live show. I also love how complex the bass part is Marko plays while singing his vocal parts in the Dark Passion Play movement of the song. That is just hard to do and he makes it seem like the most natural thing in the world. This is easily my favorite song. Not just by Nightwish, but ever. I also don't know that I've seen a better single performance in a live setting. This and Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 are just absolute perfection. Nightwish just never seems to miss.
Thank you for again sharing a wonderful reaction. I love to watch your appreciation and love of good music. The first time I heard this song I almost had a heart attack when Marko kicked in with his vocals. And how in the heck can he sing and play that bass line at the same time? This song is truly a masterpiece. The double kick in the fourth section (Kai Hahto on drums here) is so steady and firm. Amazing work. Floor is an empath, which is why she is so marvelous at expressing what a song needs. She said she cannot look at Tuomas during this song since knowing how much of himself is in it would make her break down in tears. She never looks at him until the end, right before she says thank you to the crowd. Also, did you notice this song begins with the lyrics "the end" and ends with "the beginning," completing the circle back to lucidity. Again, great reaction, thank you and keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
For Tuomas (specially) this was so hard time...he was about to end Nightwish after leaving of Tarja and how that all affected to them. This masterpiece was the first song on the album after Tarja (Dark Passion Play). This song begins with the boy choir..."The End" and ends "The beginning"...new era started.
Ja es ist one of there big 5 songs but it actually only gets better from here actually. Nightwish branches off to so many things especially Ayreon und Floor olde bands After Forever/Revamp. Christmas time you can play Ave Maria mit Floor/Marko's at Rakasta Joula "A Hard Christmas (Finnish tradition).
I will not cry again to this song!!! I will not cry again to this song! I will not cry again... I'm crying!
Wonderful reaction. It's an extremely sad song, but yet so beautiful in it's composition and songwriting. I totally love the way Tuomas can put his feelings into these poetic lyrics and Floor being able to convey his feelings so masterfully. They haven't performed this song live very often, as it was quite hard on Tuomas and I doubt that they will play it live again any time soon. Tuomas, fortunately, was able to leave all this behind him and move on, so it's understandable that he doesn't want to go back to this aweful period in time. However, his feelings at the time have provided us with an epic masterpiece. And Crissy, I know what you mean when you say you want to wake up and see the scores on your walls. I actually use that last orchestral piece of the song as my alarm. It's just so soothing.
There is another one of these masterpieces yet to be discovered by you; 'The Greatest Show On Earth'. It's all about the history of the universe, the story of life, our common human journey, and the scientific quest for knowledge. Once you're ready to dive into this one, make sure you watch the Tampere 2015 version of it. It will blow your mind, both the song and the performance.
Regards from the Netherlands, take care!
I agree The Tampere version
Thank you so much. We'll be doing that song very soon. Tampere it is. We're installing safety harnesses into our chairs for that one. Lol
@@2ndhandsoulsmusic 🤣 It's an experience, for sure!
Always chills and tearing up at the end even though I heard this a million times ❤️
I think Animal really got the hang of this one, thanks all 🙏🏻
Loved it 2nd Hand Souls. It is a lot to take in. The story and the past history of Nightwish is filled with emotional episodes.
Ayreon, "Star of Sirrah" is quite unique. An all star performance. Keep rockin my friends.
Rock on brother!
After the Poet and the Pendulum, you're quiet ready for "The Greatest Show on Earth". Enjoy it !
Chrissy, check out the bass line Marko is playing in part 4 while he sings. Also, I'm told that playing along with Floor's beautiful singing in Part 3 is a bowed double bass.
Awesome! Thank you.
Yes, I will check that out, thank 😊 you, God Bless!
Most Nightwish videos have subtitles to follow lyrics, they really paint the story.
She's a jewel
Nothing more to say
Hi from France
I suggest Shoemaker the lyric video to fully get Floor's vocal power...truly heavenly!!
That was a perfect reaction people 👌👌👌No pausing while the Goddess or the Viking are singing 😄
Now you guys have done 2 of the Epics.Two to go, Dead Boy's Poem and the Metal Mozart's magnus opus The Greatest Show on Earth.
Have fun 😇😇
Hail Nightwish 😇😇
I feel extremly sorry for you if you genuinely think that there only that many epically great works.. Whilst accepting that many people say the is "a big three" - I think they are entirely wrong- there are many, many more - and I have absolutely no doubt that there will be others to come in the future. Human :||: Nature is is full of classic creations and I have no doubt the next album will be also.
@@richardwest6358 For me, those '4' are the best, followed closely by the rest of Nightwish songs. It's because of length of the songs and the beauty of the songs.
Take for example, Dead Boy's Poem, musically and especially visually.
There are days, when I'm feeling particularly sensitive, that I can't listen to this track at all. Obviously, I've never been through anything remotely like the scenario that prompted Tuomas to write this, but it can still feel like a million tiny paper cuts inside regardless; that's his genius, right there.
Thanks for another fantastic reaction, and as others have said, I'm so glad you guys took the time to learn about the background of the song before reacting. Much love.
Thank you. We can just imagine the pain and anguish Tuomas went through.
And you can see the guitarists Empuu and Marko at the end, go up to check on Tuomas. Bro code I guess, those band members really love each other. Tuomas has said in the past that he has to disconnect his ear piece so he can’t hear Floor as it’s so hard
Such beautiful music, coming from such a destructive place. Great reaction!
I know this an older comment and I hope you find it, but did you notice that the time from when the boy says the writer (Tuomas) has 3 minutes to live until the time he motions the blade cutting his throat is exactly 3 minutes in length. Another testament to his brilliance.
I think you are now my favorite reactors!
For many of us Nightwish fans, we love to watch other people react to these fantastic musicians. You guys (and gal) are fun to watch because you wear your enjoyment on your faces. I was absolutely astonished when I first heard them some three years ago; so I fully get your feelings. Also good to see you reacting to other bands too (Lovebites, Ayreon, Epica, etc).
What a genuine pleasure to see your appreciation of this wonderfull group of people
Thank you.
You simply MUST do ...Troy and Floor singing "how's the heart" ....they did an acoustic version on "planet rock" program and it is .....well really hard to describe how good it is.
This is a fantastic composition, but be prepared to have your socks blown off when you listen to The Greatest Show On Earth !
Such a great & heartfelt reaction! "Inspired" is the word. Saw Animal (my man!) taking off to his drums, which is the lead to follow. Get inspired, nurture your own creativity and get to it! So when you told at 24:12 about us viewers recommending other bands to react to, I was like NO need right away! You guys take all the time you need to incorporate that Nightwish inspiration into your own songs.
That i.m.h.o. is vastly more important than all the (well-spent) energy you put into these great reactions. So take it easy you guys, it's quality over quantity as far as I'm concerned. Rest assured that we'll be there when you get to these other great bands in due time.
Lots of Cheers from Amsterdam! 🤘
Grandgrandpa 71 here. Without Background and without Lyrics, you have no Idea was go on. ( Special to the whole Band.
The "Master-Piece" of All Times Of Nightwish For Eternity", No Doubt...
Always so powerful. Tuomas is the Metal Mozart - genius. His inspiration blesses us with excellent songs to last forever.
Thank goodness he wrote this amazing work instead of doing what he had considered doing in dispare.
They will keep surprising you. Do other stuff and maybe dedicate at least 1 day a week for a Nightwish reaction. There is a lot of great music out there.
Check out Unleash The Archers song Awakening.
p.s. The second half of Nightwish's latest album is an amazing collection of fully symphonic compositions about the beautiful world we live in.
There is a Tuomas approved fan video that groups them all together with gorgeous visuals. Look for All the works of nature that adorn the world. It's Awesome.
Thank you. We'll check it out.
Hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video .
Sincerely, Hollandduck
Thank you too!
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Around 11 months ago I listened to Nightwish for the first time after being pestered to do so and listened to "The Poet and the Pendulum" live... I was blown away by it entered the Nightwish rabbit hole there and then absorbing everthing Nightwish from the wonderful Tarja and Annette eras and now the incomparable Floor. Blown away with every composition particulary when performed live... they are so much more than songs. Thank you for a wonderful reaction. Paul - Nightwish Army UK Division 🙏😊👍
Thank you.
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Thank you.
Tuomas, the Ocean Soul! To be able to put the worst part in your life into words and music the way he did, still boggles the mind. And he doesn't refer to himself as a composer (he doesn't like to be called that) but just a music writer. So humble! I'm so glad he found love and happiness again with his wife Johanna Kurkula, who is a beautiful lady and beautiful singer!
As you said at the beginning of this video that as a band you know how hard it is to write a song, maybe it is an idea to react to "Making of a New Album", their 8th, which is called "Endless Forms Most Beautiful". Originally is consists of 21 short-period episodes but YT-er Nimwey put them al together. You'll see where and how they rehearse and record and it is also funny. And you get to know the bandmembers a bit better. It is a long one, 2 hrs19.58, and you can watch it in your own time but personally I would love to share it with you. Making it an evening with 2nd Hands Souls and NW, with a beer, a glass of wine or tea in my case haha and some snacks and have a lovely time. How about that? The link is: youtube.com?watch?v=FZa9fze_AFc&t=2s
What about a really happy song after this one? "I Want My Tears Back" Live Buenos Aires 2019. Watch it from the very beginning to the very end. The crowd is crazy!! ua-cam.com/video/TBOdgjb0kM/v-deo.html
Thank you for this one! Have a nice weekend!
Agree with all these suggestions
Wow! That sounds like a fun time. Can't wait. Maybe we can do a live stream with it soon. Thank you for that and God bless.
Always touching that last part of this amazing performance❤️ Thanks for reacting
Thanks for watching!
Yes, indeed becomes speechless from this impressive composition that has so much in common with the classical music tradition. It is a mini metal opera of impressive quality. Tuomas is lucky to have band members who can perform what he has composed to perfection. Floor has had a good musical education and studied opera for several years. Floor is a vocal coach too! God bless👍
Work of art! Great reaction.
NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter checking in. My feeling is that this is by far the GREATEST song EVER WRITTEN!
Love this reaction! You guys are so fun to watch!
Thank you so much 😁
Kai Haito the drummer is a machine close friend of Jukka.He came from wintersun and is current drummer.
OMG..I think that absolutely Floored you all. Respect you guys. You seem always willing to praise, acknowledge and learn from the masters of symphonic rock. Best wishes.
You guys are the great! Awesome reactions!!!
Decade long Nightwish fan here! Saw your Ghost love score reaction first and there your reaction was more an "awww" from beginning to end and taking it all in. Here form the get go all of you are "FUCK YEAH THIS IS AWESOME!" and THATS exactly what I wanted to see from you guys for Poet and the pendulum! 🤘
Thank you. We've grown and learned so much from them and will continue to do so.
I'm an musician too and stumbling upon Nightwish has opened my eyes and perspective towards music. Ayreon, Epica all connect to Floor Jansen. Simone singer from Epica is friends an ex roommate of Floor and Floor shares the stage once in a while. Plus Floor's first band After forever she joined aged 16 but the guitarist left and formed the band and Epica he also has the same last name as Floor which is Jansen but not related. Arjen who created Ayreon super talented dude by the way tends to get a lot of talented individual's to perform his shows each from different bands including Floor as mentioned she's everywhere lol. Thank you.
What a pure emotion an to this song! Tuomas ma' Man ! Great composer ! Increndible song ! So many tears!
Yes indeed
You got a taste of the Nightwish show, you've already had a nice part of it! All kinds of comfort for you there. 🤠🤘
Thank you Lady and Gents! Great reaction video again! I was in that 2005 Helsinki Concert, which was the last one with Tarja (we did not know then), but it is ancient history now. I have heard this composition/song like 5.000 times and it still hits me like a bullet train. And tears. But like you said, this is actually a "motivation" song to get yer sheit together and start living like there is no tomorrow! Best Regards from Finland!
It's obvious you all enjoyed this masterpiece of music. I'm 60yrs old and tear up every time I hear it. I've had several family members take the suicide route. I'm so glad Tuomas did not but used his music to release his pain.
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).
Congratulations guys - that was the RIGHT reaction to this wonderful song
Empu is one of the founders of the band, the others came much later, so he knows Tuomas more than them, even though Marko was very familiar with the state of things (and maybe really has had significant impact on the songs in the "Dark Passion Play", no tuomention that some were written for him). So, imagine, your friend is playing very personal song, and has been playing for years ....
Thank you guys for a great reaction. ❤️
Thanks for watching!
Tuomas Holopainen is a really great composer/lyricist. as a big donald duck fan (and especially a big fan of Keno don Rosa, the best duck artist) he wanted to make a tribute album to Scrooge Mcduck. the album "Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge" came out. it was supposed to be a self-published album, but nuclear blast heard about it, they wanted to produce the album, even though Tuomas told them that do you understand what this album is about, it's film music for a film that doesn't exist, it's music for a cartoon, it has nothing in common with Nightwish and they answered "it doesn't matter, we still want to produce it..." here's a link to one of the songs on that album. ua-cam.com/video/JWwSVOo5K_k/v-deo.html
the singers are Johanna Kurkela (tuomas's wife) and Johanna Iivanainen. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
Cartoon? Sounds interesting. We'll check it out.
@@2ndhandsoulsmusic There is also short interview where Tuomas' explains this solo project, if you guys want to check before react: ua-cam.com/video/qUoJ8zWy2bk/v-deo.html&t
Also, throughout the video, you'll see Emppu and Marko both check in with Tuomas (such as Emppu at 6:40) because this is figuratively and literally Tuomas' emotional suicide to get through the depression he fell into after firing Tarja. Emppu and Marko supported his decision (with drummer Jukka, who is now a manager for the band after he needed to step back for medical insomnia treatment), and they know the pain he went through both at the time and whenever this song is played. At 6:41 you can see Tuomas reply with "Okei," the Finnish version of "Okay," meaning he was doing well.
Also, because of how powerful Floor's voice is, when this song was still on the setlist, he had his engineer turn off the vocal channels into his monitors, because he sings the song himself (you can see him singing the line "Try to save them all" at almost exactly 20:00) TO himself, and if he had Floor's voice in his ears, he has stated that it would be almost too painful to play the song all the way through without breaking down.
2ndHandSouls - Love you guys! Thank you for continuing to react to Nightwish. Once you don't want to miss is Nightwish - 10th Man Down - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 ua-cam.com/video/Px1YJ0EdNAI/v-deo.html God Bless.
Tuomas was blamed for the firing of tarja but it was the decision of the whole band, he was afraid this would be the end of the band, the fans even members of the government in Finland really put Tuomas down the last part of the song was what Tuomas parents said to him when he went home to get away from everyone it was sad, tuomas, emppu, Jukka the original drummer and tarja had been together since the beginning marco came a little later he was the second base player but sad to end the way it did, ayreon is not really a band but composed of different musicians and singers from different bands at different times floor and marco have played in different songs of ayreon epica is also great very talented enjoy your journey of bands outside the USA you'll be surprised but nightwish is still the best God bless
The 3 minute mark is genius!
You guys are great, love your reactions. Watching you from Toronto Canada....cheers
Thank you for the perfect reaction! And also important that you managed to watch the whole video to the end, the final "Thank you" says alot...
Great reaction, you are a great bunch of guys👍
And you haven't seen or heard Tarja yet...! Check her out, Phantom Of The Opera with Marko, Sleeping Sun..Nemo.
They were just a group of kids who started a band and Tuomas wanted to do the music. If this did blow your mind, The Greatest Show On Earth will blow the roof off where you are. Love to watch you guys :)
Thank you.
Loved this 2nd hand souls. Btw, your artwork is great. I have found that Tuomas has a great affinity for the ocean, and nature in general. You will find references in the lyrics frequently about himself and others as ocean souls. So I am glad your 2nd hand souls found our ocean souls, and you are inspired.
Cool, thanks! We have an original song in the above playlist called Prelude To Cross an Ocean.