Awesome reaction! Marko and Tarja specifically were what attracted me to Nightwish in the first place, so they have a special place in my heart. I was always in awe of how they could blend their voices together despite being so unique and distinctive separately. This collaboration is just what the doctor ordered, I've been listening to it on repeat for a couple of days. I also agree that Floor, wonderful and talented as she is, doesn't have to be the centre of attention every single time the topic of Nightwish is brought up.
Hey there, mate! Tarja and NightWish huge, long-time fan/addict here! lol. I just came across your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying your reactions, eager for more! lol You've got a new subscriber right here and lots of thumbs up! It's so nice to find a reactor who is a fellow Tarja fan 🖤. Great reaction btw, I'm glad you enjoyed this masterful piece of music and I absolutely loved your review, your take on the song and the lyrics! I so agree with you on everything you said (about NW, about Tarja and Marko, their voices together, how I miss the magical sound of NW with Tarja, literally everything), and I share the same understanding as you on the meanings of this song. I love the sort of "classic old school rock" vibe with bluesy sort of feels, the synthetizer and the strings arrangement on the background, not to mention Marko's crazy awesome bass lines, and especially I love the fact that the meanings behind it are open to interpretation. I find this sort of melancholic nostalgia evoked in here so fitting, for to me it's partially about finding something that feels like home, that reasonates deep inside, it's brilliant because the sound has a sense of familiarity that touches who we really are for it has always been there, does it make sense? In the song it's like he feels he doesn't fit anywhere in this bloody world, he never did and not by choice, but still tried for some time to meet the expectations of others to the detriment of his self in order to be accepted ("I never chose to be an Alien"/"And I've turned page after page"). It's as if the essence of who he really is simply is too diverging from everything on Earth, he's completely dissociated from all things in this planet and has always felt closer to "foreign" things like the vast cosmic skies because he feels like an outlander, he does not belong anywhere here and feels all alone because of that, forsaken, misunderstood, causing his heart to give in to rage and sorrow. They're just looking for a home, and what better home for an alien than Mars (Mars maybe being a symbol of the feeling of finally belonging somewhere or with someone who understands him and is just like him, an "alien", and they finally find home in each other). It's not about discovering who they are, they already did that journey and knowing their true selves is precisely what makes them not only stand out, but also sort of be ostracized by others who don't undestand them because they don't quite fit in any category or label. And despite all rage and hatred, they still believe in one another (that part of the video where their foreheads touch, OMG🥲). It's also so relatable! Who among us never felt that way during our lifetime for whatever reason, like an alien or even a freak, longing for a home, a place (not necessarily literal) where we can fully be ourselves and just belong? I don't believe Marko intended to aim it to Tarja (in fact, I think he originally wrote it like a love song for his wife, but then realised the multiplicity of interpretations it naturally created), but I mean, it's so fitting their trajectories, their individual journeys to find themselves and express their souls through their Art: both of them are "aliens" of sorts both as individuals and as artists, they just can't be put into a confining, limiting existencial cage; they always got along well and I think they have this magnificent vocal and stage chemistry and became friends while in NW for this reason, perhaps there's always been a mutual understanding between them, but then decades ago all that drama followed involving Tarja and the guys (once Marko himself said that he felt like he had lost a friend, a sister; indeed they treat each other like wise brother and sister, it's lovely🥰), and then years later Marko had his own personal issues which led him to leave the band... I reckon they both kind of felt isolated and lonely (in different moments in time, ofc) and overcame their respective inner struggles, pains and challenges, so they were always meant to find their way back to each other sooner or later, like kindred spirits as you put ("Alone together left on Mars", as says the last line of the song), that's how I see it! I'm not saying it's the truth, it's just one possible interpretation and I do find it beautifully fitting this moment of their lives, the reunion of two soul siblings🖤 Now mate, I don't know if or how much you know of Tarja's solo work, how closely you followed her career (I'm sorry, I'm new to the channel lol), but she's been doing such a wonderful work, full of precious gems to find out, therefore I hope I can encourage you to react to her solo stuff too, or maybe do reviews or analyses like you did this one here in case you already know a lot of her music (I'd love to see your reactions/interpretations and to know your opinions, 'twould be awesome). I mean, Tarja's Music is another epic, life-changing journey, as much as NW's, her work unlike anything else and I think deserves more attention, it's creative and overall mindblowing, plus she's obviously much more mature now and developed so much her abilities, 'tis inspiring how she's constantly growing and improving herself as an artist and a person, imo one cannot hope to truly know Tarja as an artist without diving into her astounding solo work too! And she's clearly much happier now, free to be fully herself. She's simply a fantastic, hard working, super talented and phenomenal artist who's sometimes a bit underrated by some unfortunately, a remarkably beautiful soul too! Such an amazing artist, so creative, expressive, she plays the piano (since she was 6 actually), became a noteworthy songwriter/composer (yes, most of her songs are written and composed by herself), and a producer, collaborator... And a powerful, captivating performer; I love her stage presence and energy, she always gives all of herself and owns the stage. She's truly one of a kind! I got to see her live a few years ago and mate, what a mesmerizing voice and enthralling presence! She draws in every person in the audience, controls the crowd without having to say a word, as if she's casting a spell or is connected on a deep level, we feel that and she does too, and knows how to use it! The videos can capture a glimpse of that power, but seeing her live... Wow, it's an entirely different experience! She's much more energetic on stage now solo than while with NW, yet she managed to keep that same majestic aura and otherworldly presence! And at the same time with a distinctly dramatic expression, human approach, emotionally charged renditions when it is needed! I don't know how to explain it, but I also get this feel from her, this sort of vibe of like a dark sorceress warrior, Morrighan-like bewitching powerful entity or something lol She's such an inspiration to me, her voice and renditions give me deep, magical Eargasms💘 A-hem... Sorry about that lol. I just love her so much! Her heavenly voice and work speak deeply to my soul. Anyway, in case you don't already know, her musical rock/metal style (besides her classical music and dark xtmas stuff, and other "out of the box" side projects of hers) is very unique and not easily defined or labeled, though it still has plenty of the symphonic metal elements as guidelines such as some kinds of guitar riffs, epic orchestral arrangements, dramatic theatrical "ingredients" and her remarkably dark, powerful operatic vocals (though now she hybridly adapts and mixes her classical singing tecnique with a few more "contemporary" styles and her strong chest voice in a very singular, non mainstream way). Her solo work is much more versatile, she incorporates and merges aspects of different stylistic elements, and is always experimenting new things in her music without any fear of exploring the unusual, so you never really know what to expect or what she'll do next, AND I find it thrilling, exciting!!! Plus, I love the fact that she walked her own path and found her "artist self", her own ways to translate her soul into this world through her Art, and I absolutely LOVE the results of her choices, I hope you like it too. So, without further ado, should you wish to start doing some reactions or analysis to her solo stuff, if that's alright I'll leave down in the next comment🤣 a few recommendations (I tried to make a selection as short as I could, really difficult to choose from her vast, outstanding repertoire lol, but there's much more to explore as you go):
I know many will disagree but I fully agree that while Floor is absolutely a very talented singer, Nightwish just isn't the same without Tarja. She is next level. Her and Marko have always sounded so amazing together, and that hasn't changed in 20 years. It's been so great to hear them perform together again, on this song, and also singing live some old Nightwish songs together too.
Thanks for the video. I like your analysis. And I agree with you. I think all the singers in Nightwish are very talented, but Tarja is their most iconic singer and my favorite female artist and voice ever. Tarja & Marko is magic.
I agree with you, Marko's and Tarja's voice combined is magical. The opposing voices unite in perfect harmony. About the lyrics: Marko Hietala states about "Left On Mars": "A love song to my wife which ends up uniting two old friends. Even if the song itself sucked, I would be pleased about the result."
A bit sad you don't know how vast diverse and brilliant TARJA'S solo career is, part of the proof is her 19 solo albums with more on the way. She has many styles, just sayin ☮☮💘💘💥💥
Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan? The band is call "Lovebites" They all The Beautiful Queens Metal band right now in the earth. They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal. And they have a lot die hard fans too. The song is "Set the world on fire" Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏
![MARKO HIETALA - Left On Mars [feat. Tarja Turunen] (Nightwish Fan reacts)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PM-w051pJOc/mqdefault.jpg)
Awesome reaction! Marko and Tarja specifically were what attracted me to Nightwish in the first place, so they have a special place in my heart. I was always in awe of how they could blend their voices together despite being so unique and distinctive separately. This collaboration is just what the doctor ordered, I've been listening to it on repeat for a couple of days. I also agree that Floor, wonderful and talented as she is, doesn't have to be the centre of attention every single time the topic of Nightwish is brought up.
Hey there, mate! Tarja and NightWish huge, long-time fan/addict here! lol. I just came across your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying your reactions, eager for more! lol You've got a new subscriber right here and lots of thumbs up! It's so nice to find a reactor who is a fellow Tarja fan 🖤. Great reaction btw, I'm glad you enjoyed this masterful piece of music and I absolutely loved your review, your take on the song and the lyrics! I so agree with you on everything you said (about NW, about Tarja and Marko, their voices together, how I miss the magical sound of NW with Tarja, literally everything), and I share the same understanding as you on the meanings of this song. I love the sort of "classic old school rock" vibe with bluesy sort of feels, the synthetizer and the strings arrangement on the background, not to mention Marko's crazy awesome bass lines, and especially I love the fact that the meanings behind it are open to interpretation. I find this sort of melancholic nostalgia evoked in here so fitting, for to me it's partially about finding something that feels like home, that reasonates deep inside, it's brilliant because the sound has a sense of familiarity that touches who we really are for it has always been there, does it make sense? In the song it's like he feels he doesn't fit anywhere in this bloody world, he never did and not by choice, but still tried for some time to meet the expectations of others to the detriment of his self in order to be accepted ("I never chose to be an Alien"/"And I've turned page after page"). It's as if the essence of who he really is simply is too diverging from everything on Earth, he's completely dissociated from all things in this planet and has always felt closer to "foreign" things like the vast cosmic skies because he feels like an outlander, he does not belong anywhere here and feels all alone because of that, forsaken, misunderstood, causing his heart to give in to rage and sorrow. They're just looking for a home, and what better home for an alien than Mars (Mars maybe being a symbol of the feeling of finally belonging somewhere or with someone who understands him and is just like him, an "alien", and they finally find home in each other). It's not about discovering who they are, they already did that journey and knowing their true selves is precisely what makes them not only stand out, but also sort of be ostracized by others who don't undestand them because they don't quite fit in any category or label. And despite all rage and hatred, they still believe in one another (that part of the video where their foreheads touch, OMG🥲). It's also so relatable! Who among us never felt that way during our lifetime for whatever reason, like an alien or even a freak, longing for a home, a place (not necessarily literal) where we can fully be ourselves and just belong?
I don't believe Marko intended to aim it to Tarja (in fact, I think he originally wrote it like a love song for his wife, but then realised the multiplicity of interpretations it naturally created), but I mean, it's so fitting their trajectories, their individual journeys to find themselves and express their souls through their Art: both of them are "aliens" of sorts both as individuals and as artists, they just can't be put into a confining, limiting existencial cage; they always got along well and I think they have this magnificent vocal and stage chemistry and became friends while in NW for this reason, perhaps there's always been a mutual understanding between them, but then decades ago all that drama followed involving Tarja and the guys (once Marko himself said that he felt like he had lost a friend, a sister; indeed they treat each other like wise brother and sister, it's lovely🥰), and then years later Marko had his own personal issues which led him to leave the band... I reckon they both kind of felt isolated and lonely (in different moments in time, ofc) and overcame their respective inner struggles, pains and challenges, so they were always meant to find their way back to each other sooner or later, like kindred spirits as you put ("Alone together left on Mars", as says the last line of the song), that's how I see it! I'm not saying it's the truth, it's just one possible interpretation and I do find it beautifully fitting this moment of their lives, the reunion of two soul siblings🖤
Now mate, I don't know if or how much you know of Tarja's solo work, how closely you followed her career (I'm sorry, I'm new to the channel lol), but she's been doing such a wonderful work, full of precious gems to find out, therefore I hope I can encourage you to react to her solo stuff too, or maybe do reviews or analyses like you did this one here in case you already know a lot of her music (I'd love to see your reactions/interpretations and to know your opinions, 'twould be awesome). I mean, Tarja's Music is another epic, life-changing journey, as much as NW's, her work unlike anything else and I think deserves more attention, it's creative and overall mindblowing, plus she's obviously much more mature now and developed so much her abilities, 'tis inspiring how she's constantly growing and improving herself as an artist and a person, imo one cannot hope to truly know Tarja as an artist without diving into her astounding solo work too! And she's clearly much happier now, free to be fully herself. She's simply a fantastic, hard working, super talented and phenomenal artist who's sometimes a bit underrated by some unfortunately, a remarkably beautiful soul too! Such an amazing artist, so creative, expressive, she plays the piano (since she was 6 actually), became a noteworthy songwriter/composer (yes, most of her songs are written and composed by herself), and a producer, collaborator... And a powerful, captivating performer; I love her stage presence and energy, she always gives all of herself and owns the stage. She's truly one of a kind! I got to see her live a few years ago and mate, what a mesmerizing voice and enthralling presence! She draws in every person in the audience, controls the crowd without having to say a word, as if she's casting a spell or is connected on a deep level, we feel that and she does too, and knows how to use it! The videos can capture a glimpse of that power, but seeing her live... Wow, it's an entirely different experience! She's much more energetic on stage now solo than while with NW, yet she managed to keep that same majestic aura and otherworldly presence! And at the same time with a distinctly dramatic expression, human approach, emotionally charged renditions when it is needed! I don't know how to explain it, but I also get this feel from her, this sort of vibe of like a dark sorceress warrior, Morrighan-like bewitching powerful entity or something lol
She's such an inspiration to me, her voice and renditions give me deep, magical Eargasms💘 A-hem... Sorry about that lol. I just love her so much! Her heavenly voice and work speak deeply to my soul. Anyway, in case you don't already know, her musical rock/metal style (besides her classical music and dark xtmas stuff, and other "out of the box" side projects of hers) is very unique and not easily defined or labeled, though it still has plenty of the symphonic metal elements as guidelines such as some kinds of guitar riffs, epic orchestral arrangements, dramatic theatrical "ingredients" and her remarkably dark, powerful operatic vocals (though now she hybridly adapts and mixes her classical singing tecnique with a few more "contemporary" styles and her strong chest voice in a very singular, non mainstream way). Her solo work is much more versatile, she incorporates and merges aspects of different stylistic elements, and is always experimenting new things in her music without any fear of exploring the unusual, so you never really know what to expect or what she'll do next, AND I find it thrilling, exciting!!! Plus, I love the fact that she walked her own path and found her "artist self", her own ways to translate her soul into this world through her Art, and I absolutely LOVE the results of her choices, I hope you like it too.
So, without further ado, should you wish to start doing some reactions or analysis to her solo stuff, if that's alright I'll leave down in the next comment🤣 a few recommendations (I tried to make a selection as short as I could, really difficult to choose from her vast, outstanding repertoire lol, but there's much more to explore as you go):
I know many will disagree but I fully agree that while Floor is absolutely a very talented singer, Nightwish just isn't the same without Tarja. She is next level. Her and Marko have always sounded so amazing together, and that hasn't changed in 20 years. It's been so great to hear them perform together again, on this song, and also singing live some old Nightwish songs together too.
Well I won't disagree , TARJA is in a league all her own , specially solo too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ☮☮☮☮💘💘💘💘💥💥💥💥
Thanks for the video. I like your analysis. And I agree with you. I think all the singers in Nightwish are very talented, but Tarja is their most iconic singer and my favorite female artist and voice ever. Tarja & Marko is magic.
STUNNING FABULOUS and DEEP and oh my that face to face part is to die for !!!!!!!!!! Only thing better is their current tour together ☮☮💘💘💥💥
I agree with you, Marko's and Tarja's voice combined is magical. The opposing voices unite in perfect harmony. About the lyrics: Marko Hietala states about "Left On Mars": "A love song to my wife which ends up uniting two old friends. Even if the song itself sucked, I would be pleased about the result."
Yes two best NW singers and the most famous ones too. Nice that they do co-operation again.
Great song, love them both. 🌟🥂👍
A bit sad you don't know how vast diverse and brilliant TARJA'S solo career is, part of the proof is her 19 solo albums with more on the way. She has many styles, just sayin ☮☮💘💘💥💥
I DO know how vast and varied her solo career is, thank you.
Kiitos.
Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan?
The band is call "Lovebites"
They all The Beautiful Queens Metal band right now in the earth.
They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal.
And they have a lot die hard fans too.
The song is "Set the world on fire"
Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏