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Thank you for this interesting analysis. They're intriguing, aren't they? A band consisting of fantastic musicians, an unmatched lead singer and a genius composer/songwriter (Tuomas Holopainen, on keyboards). Their songs have a huge variety, both musically and lyrically, so I'd love to hear your opinion on more of their songs. Give the song 'Shoemaker' a try. Floor's vocals in this song are pretty amazing. Take care and regards from the Netherlands
I would like to add Floor's rendition of Albioni's Adagio in G minor with Lara Fabiani's lyrics to that list... and hmmm maybe Shoemaker 🤔the list is really longer than my arm 😄
Thank you for returning to Nightwish, for deciding to continue this journey of discovering an entire musical universe. The fact that you give us your professional insights in this process is a bonus that we all appreciate. Of course, new subscriber here. All the best, from Romania!
During the wakken concert, many cover ghost love score 1st. It was late in the set, and Floor in an an interview said she was sick before the show. Yet wakken is just amazing. Every song a jem. When she agreed to help the band finish their tour commitment, she only had 48 hrs to learn the entire set. She made those songs her own in many ways, but Thoumas constantly told her , "Sure, try it out, see if it works. ". And it did . They offered her the job full time, while touring. They knew they found the perfect person.
Phantom of the Opera, by Nightwish with Floor Jansen and Henk Poort is just released ! They performed it last November at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam. I was there, it was epic ! The moment Henk walked on stage the venue exploded :-)
Your Nightwish reactions are really great. I especially like the fact that you consider the whole band and the composition, not just the singer, even though that's the main thing on your channel. I can't wait for it when it's time for the two big spectacles, The Poet And The Pendulum (official live) and Greatest Show on Earth (Tampere)
Thinking about the voice being basically an instrument: I think one of your next reactions to Nightwish should be "How's the Heart", the acoustic live at Planet Rock, or their song "Music".
Hi, i love your style of reacting, interesting informative with not to many pauses. if you want more of this band might i suggest you just do the whole wacken 2013 concert one by one you will not be disappointed it truly is a fantastic show. ENJOY.
Hey Dr , so glad too see you back , yea this is such an uplifting , fun song , seeing Nightwish perform this and every song for that matter is an experience youll never forget . Floor is so in the pocket with the band during this song , incredible quick singing and of course the operatic section is just goosebump heaven , then she just brings it home at the end with those soaring slides . React to " ROMANTACIDE " from the same show next .
Tuomas, the keyboardist/songwriter, said about this song Storytime, that when he came up with the chorus he knew right away, that's it, a moment of gratification! It takes him about 18 months to write songs for an album. He challenges every part of every song, trying to make them better. He then introduces his demoversions of the new songs for the band, including the vocal lines, and then they start rehearsing to make the songs even better. Conserning the latest Nightwish albjm, Floor asked Tuomas about certain songs: Where do I breath? Tuomas: "You'll figure that out"! Usually it's recommend not to react to Nightwish - The Poet and the Pendulum, Wembley Arena 2015, until you know Nightwish better, but I can't wait for you to react to that one. A 14 minute in five parts, a masterpiece - composition, arrangement, vocals. Very personal song for Tuomas. Will propably never be performed again. The usual adviced is to find out about the story bihind the song. It is about the aftermath of firing the original female vocalist of Nightwish. I recommed you watch Nightwish Making of New Album Episode 8. Nightwish members visiting Angel Studios in London, where the sinfonic backing tracs of Nightwish songs are recorded. The album is Endless Forms Most Beautiful, influenced by science, evolution.
Loved your professional musical vocal commentary Dr. Marisan. Such a fun song and such a powerful and uplifting vocal performance from Floor. Another great one for you to comment on would be "Ever Dream" from this same show. Floor has commented that it is one of the most difficult vocal challenges in the Nightwish catalog. You will understand why when you experience it. See link for best quality video. ua-cam.com/video/K6ED7z5IH0M/v-deo.html - 🎼 NIGHTWISH 🎶 Ever Dream 🎶 Live At Wacken 2013 ☢ CORRECT SPEED ☢
Hi Anna. Great song, and, as always, a great reaction, and explanation. Being from Canada, I really appreciate you speaking English in parts of your reactions. But, although I can't speak a word of Finnish, or even pick out a word, I feel that I can understand what you're say just by your passion. Somehow, I get it. Keep up the good work, and thank you for the entertainment and explanations. Love ya
Thank you for the reaction and analysis. I love to see how you singing specialists break down what "in this case" she needed to do to achieve the sound she wanted. I know Marco has left the band and all of us lost an great singer in his own right. I'd like to see you react to "Kiss while your lips are still red" song where Marco has the lead, also it is very soft song. So you will see side of him many reactors miss. Everyone knows his growling or "Metal voice" in his mind but rarely we see softer side of him in these songs or concerts. And Hello from Finland, hope to see more reactions soon.
Warning! If you play this version while driving, you will add 20mph to your speed. If you want Drama, Epic songwritting, Tears and Floor's voice of a Goddess commanding skills, go for The Poet And The Pendulum. Cheers from the UK Nightwish Army.
For a long time fan is so amazing to watch someone falling in love with Nightwish! There's so much for you to watch yet! Even greater songs! I'm anxious to watch your journey *-*
Floor rarely needs to go into "grounding mode", she has so much control and practice. But one song where you can see here go into full grounding and concentration mode is for the last part of "Shoemaker", for example here m.ua-cam.com/video/pYIX1Jyb64E/v-deo.html For reference, Floor initially thought this song wouldn't be possible to do live, but aftet much public demand she gave in, with the usual stunning result :-)
First time watching your channel, I like your reaction, I see that you’ve already reacted to Ghost Love Score. I love NightWish and also Floor’s solo stuff. Maybe you can also check out EPICA, a Dutch symphonic metal band ( combined with other forms of metal) The founder of the band is Mark Jansen ( not a relative of Floor) He founded the band after he left After Forever ( Floor’s former band) The lead singer is Simone Simons a good friend of Floor, who had a similar training. Check out any music from their 10th anniversary concert called Retrospect ( about 10 years ago) The have a complete orchestra and a male and female choir. Also during this concert Floor featured in 2 songs. Sancta Terra and Stabat Matar Delarosa, you will like the last one where you can admire the duet in opera style of these two phenomenal ladies.
I'd suggest "Ghost River" from the same concert for your next Nightwish reaction: ua-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/v-deo.html This song also has some interesting compositional elements, plus we see another aspect of Floor's voice and you'll also be introduced to Marko's voice.
Since Floor acknowledges that "Everdream" is her most challenging song to sing, it should be high up on the list of options for upcoming videos. Looking forward to more of your reactions!
I will never tire of watching such knowledgeable and passionate experts reacting to Floor and Nightwish. Can I also please suggest Ayreon's performance of Twisted Coil, featuring Damian Wilson. I believe it is the finest live male vocal performance I have ever seen and heard, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much as well.
🤩👌💥💯🎼 Glad to see you're back on track with the Nightwish train. Insightful reactions with ability to explain at ease what's going on in their live performances for an "average" music consumer are always welcome....Instrumentally, vocally, lyrically and the whole musical awesomeness delivered by this magical band. Indeed it's helpful for the people who are just getting introduced to this 'genre' called Nightwish. Such a nice reaction and hopefully you're about to continue reacting to them as soon as the schedule of your's allowes it. Thanking you for in advance. 😁 Warm greets from the freezing Finland 🥶 🤘😎🇫🇮💙
yes, we want more to shorten it : -wacken 2013 all songs -wembley 2015 all songs except "The greatest show on earth" (last song) that weren´t played @ wacken -tampere 2015 all songs that weren´t played (or skipped) @ wacken or wembley -buenos aires 2018 (...) -hellfest 2022 i think thats all for the moment, new Nightwish Album is in the making, it is anounced to come in 2024 :) !!!
You should definitely listen to every dream. The greatest show on earth. Nemo I want my tears back now. Make sure you listen to live albums and other words concerts. By far as she is one of the best singers I’ve ever heard in my life
Thank you for continuing on your Nightwish journey and letting us come along for the ride! Please just look up and find Gabriels list, and follow his suggestions. This will introduce you to elements of Nightwish in an orderly manner. You might think you know what Floor is capable of, but you have no idea still. You might think you know what kind of musical genre to expect from the next Nightwish song, but you have no idea. You're in for a treat!
wow ... i really enjoy that you not breaking the music by just adding those thoughts in textform instead of wild talking ... really enjoyable to watch. thank you and keep enjoying every Floorgasm ;P
Hows the Heart, the Planet Rock acoustic version would be a great one to analyze her vocals, also Dead Boys Poem, live from Beunos Aries because it's just beautiful and moving. Thank You for another amazing reaction.
I love this songs, very thanks for this analisys, Let me recommend another nightwish song..i really hope u like ''Dead boy Poem'' live buenos aires 2018... this song is quiet, is slow, is most beautiful than the heaven!
It's always interesting to hear about interpretations of Nightwish songs. None of the songs have official interpretation, but of course, the songs that are based on a given book, such as The Greatest Show on Earth have the book as the major interpretation.
Hello. It’s the first time checking out your channel. I’ve been a professional symphonic performer for 40+ years but I got my start in rock during my teen years. I love symphonic metal as it combines so many of my favourite musical elements. I enjoyed your vocal analysis and the pop up definitions will help many people I’m sure. I am also a multi-genre performer and composer and I’m always seeking out new experiences in music. Watching reaction videos has helped me do that. If you wish I can recommend many groups in different genres that I feel, just my preferences, are bands/musicians with exceptional talent.
Floor is brilliant, but it is not by accident. Even though she is classically trained, she has spent her whole life getting her instrument to where it is, and she is so good at it. This song was not written for her at all. You can tell she is holding back during the whole thing, then at the end, she can really let loose on that part that is made for having a small choir of backup singers.
Great reaction, thank you. You could check Nightwish song "The Devil and Deep Dark Ocean, live in Buenos Aires" next. Floor and singing bassist Marco are "duelling" and doing some "musical theatre". With metal aspect of course... ;-)
I want to congratulate you on a FANTASTIC job!! I find that with many of these " operatic talents" that "review" her after a song, it is VERY hard for them to keep jealousy out of the mix!!
An excellent and knowledgeable reaction. I think you would appreciate “Dead Boy’s Poem” live from Buenos Aires 2018 or “Shoemaker” live from Deichbrand 2022. Both show Nightwish and Floor with slower and more sensitive songs. I would love for you to react to these songs Greetings from the UK..
Many of Tuomas's songs are open to interpretation but i'm sure most people will agree your Analyst of this song is on point. Always good having an Intelligent and experienced person's perception of Nightwish's music. Thank you
Nightwish is a band. If you want to react to a metal opera, with various vocalists singing a role, try this. The song has 11 singers you can react to. And it is just the first song on the timeline of many operas. Yes this large it is, and Floor is a regular guest singer there, for the composer already worked with her in het teens. ua-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/v-deo.html
Nice that you like it :-) And that is just the tip of the Iceberg...this was the Poppy Side.....next one should be "Everdream" from Wacken 2013. You will like it. All Hail 'Queen Floor !
Dr. Marisan. What an interesting analysis, I do enjoy and learn from these, thank you. You took a little dive into the lyrics, maybe I can offer some food for thought here. It might help you to know Tuomas uses several pseudonyms to refer to himself in various Nightwish songs which he writes from experiences, observation or imagination, he says he is a man with a boy's heart and you will see that directly in places even with boy narrators sometimes. He often goes back to childhood memories and experiences but seen as an adult. Digging into his lyrics is almost a second bite of the cherry although invariably metaphoric, sometimes very ambiguous and nearly impenetrable. He likens it to a painting, you decide what it means to you. He will also use poet, dreamer, writer/song writer or ocean soul - Tuomas has an affinity for the ocean, he was studying to be a marine biologist. So here, "A writer by a fire. . . . . ." Tuomas is speaking to you directly, he is the story-teller - "Took a journey into a child-man’s heart" would be Tuomas the boy but he has grown up from being a Peter-Pan, the crib is empty but he's thinking back to those exciting childhood days. Just about everything else in the song now makes sense to the referenced stories and imagination. Good stuff, you keep at it, Nightwish will not disappoint.
This is our Valkyrie Goddess for you. And you witnessed first hand a "Dutch Windmill" , and to finish you off, The Operatic "Cruise Missile" !!!! Floor has 3 distinct styles. Head banging(straight forward, then back), hair whip(almost like cracking a bull whip) and the Windmill(continuous 360 degree revolutions). Why Windmill? Well she is Dutch. Awesome tune , although it is kind of a popish sound (originally sung by Anette,The second singer of Nightwish), but Floor gave it soooo much POWER !!! Nightwish lyrics are often a bit interpretive, and not as "straight forward" as many other bands, because Tuomas ( The Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen: founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish.) prefers people to put their own interpretations and life experiences into the lyrics. you connect with songs on a personal level when there is something there that relates to things you have gone/are going through, and you may even find new connections later on in life when you have gone through other big events/emotions. there might be songs you are quite indifferent about (oh, nice song) and then you go through something big and all of a sudden it makes you break down in tears because now you relate to something in the lyrics you didn't before, and see it from a whole new perspective. imagination and life experiences are powerful, and Tuomas has great appreciation of this. Hail Nightwish 🤘😎🤘.
The song is from the second lead singer Anette Olzon era. Anette has more of a pop/rock style, and didn't do the operatic parts. Those were done with a choir then. Floor can do them, so she took over those parts when she joined about 10 months before this show. Every song here at Wacken was written for one of the 1st 2 singers. (GLS was an original lead singer Tarja Turunen era song). Tuomas (keyboards and Primary songwriter) likes themes of stories and childhood innocence. He's also a fan of Disney and composer Hans Zimmer.
I am fairly new to your channel and to Nightwish as well. I think that Floor and the Band are absolutely amazing... I am sure you have so many suggestions for other reactions but I would love to see your reactions to Song of Myself | Live at Wacken 2013, Yours is an Empty Hope(Live at Wembley) and Romanticide(Live at Wacken 2013). From there at some point you have to check out The Poet and the Pendulum(Live at Wembley) and we certainly can not forget The greatest show on earth (Tampere Version).
Hey dr. Marisan . Nice reaction, great band, great singer and what a good song. For you it must be nice to hear Floor singing Mio caro babbino of Puccini. Greetings from the Netherlands
Oh boy, ....... I love how much you know and appreciate about this band and of course the wonderful amazing Floor. Tuomas is a true musical genius, writing all of this amazing musical soundscape. This performance at Wacken 2013 must go down as one of if not the greatest performances of all time, .... seriously. Please if you haven't, ( I've lost track of who's reacted to what) but react to at minimum, Everdream, Romanticide, Ghost River, .... Hell, all of it, .... but then do go to Poet and the Pendulum at Wembley, and Greatest Show on Earth at Tampere....... just insane ....... Then if you will, check out for a change How's The Heart acoustic version. The vocals are truly stunning. Oh lest I forget, if you want to tear up, Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires....... Then please watch Floors performances on Beste Zangers ...... By then you will understand our obsession with this incredible voice ........ ❤️
The mention of moonlight and chimney's reminds me of Mary Poppins as well as Peter Pan! Tuomas often calls himself or the implied character a child or boy/dead boy in his lyrics.
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Please listen to Floor on the youtube Beste Zanger (Best Singer) show with her doing Shallow. Also Planet Rock for her in an acoustic guitar song How's the Heart for truly magnificent vocal gymnastics. Floor is a monster!
Great reaction vid ❤ As you already mentioned it I would like also more reactions on Nightwish - so my suggestion is: Everdream (same concert Wacken 2013) 👍🏆
What a lovely reaction :) There are a lot of great Nightwish songs to react to, but when it comes to impressive singing, I think 'Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean' live in Buenos Aires (ua-cam.com/video/t26r_vAYQ0Q/v-deo.html) sticks out to me. I think Floor is a vocal acrobat (with divers' lungs) in that one. Also gorgeous: The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley (though you might want to read up on the back story of that one, a lot of history, emotion and layers in that one, and have some tissues ready) and Shoemaker, the official lyric video.
Great reaction, thank you! Floor is amazing, and Nightwish is one of my favorite bands. This is probably my favorite song by them, although I enjoy everything they do, so more reactions to them would be welcome! I'd like to suggest a song though from my other favorite band, Lovebites. Edge of the World, live from 2020. This one also has subtitles under the close captioning, which is useful. ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
Thanks for another great Nightwish reaction. Subscribed. I think you would, as a trained singer, like Everdream. Also Shoemaker is probably your cup of tea. You may also want to check out some earlier Nightwish with their first vocalist Tarja Turunen, who is classically trained and in contrast to Floor, sings just about always in classical mode. Nightwish has a pretty cool interpretation of the Phantom of the Opera that you may want to check out. Also, of the old Nightwish classics, check out Nemo with Tarja. As for the newer stuff, the Poet and the Pendulum at Wembley 2015 is great and so is the Greatest Show on Earth. I prefer the Wembley 2015 version of TGSOE, but many like Tampere. I Want My Tears Back in Buenos Aires 2018 is probably the best live concert video I have ever seen. It really makes me want to travel to Argentina to a Nightwish concert and I am a Finn. [edit] you do need to read the back story for the Poet and the Pendulum
Thank you for your support! I haven’t been able to post as much because I’ve had a close family member in the hospital. I’m hoping to resume with daily posting this week. :)
for me, it's better to watch how you react than her song, I'm stunned by your every smile, I can't get tired of looking at it, why are you so beautiful, you're beautiful like Aphrodite@@dr.marisan
Hi Dr. You are lucky… there is so much more of NW to discover and Floor on her solo endeavors. I think you have just scratched the surface. Of NW, many dozens of great performances to go 2013, 2015 and later. Floor’s Popular solo endeavors can start with her many performances of the Dutch TV show “Beste Zangers” from 2019 (Phantom or the Opera, with Henk Port and her cover or Lada Gaga’s “Shallow”) Solo performances continue thru the Lock down period where Floor produced several You Tube videos from her home studio in Sweden. Frozen, Frozen 2, Euphoria, Heart’s Alone and many others. Post pandemic there is also a lot of content of Floor. At the current time she is receiving radiation treatment to resolve a small breast cancer lesion that was removed the end of last year. It was caught early and all indications are she will be good as new and ready to resume amazing us in a few months.
Nightwish Army south Brittany France reporting. I've enjoyed your reactions to this and ghost love score, I hope you continue, what would you like to hear, classical/operatic? Listen yo Stargazer or sleeping sun (Tarya's version is amazing). Want to hear her belt (and Marco) then Romantacide, then you'll hear her upper register, want growls? Yours is an empty hope, want masterpieces? The greatest show on earth or the Poet and the Pendulum (research needed first). Hope you continue to react, then we direct you to Epica and Ayreon. Edit, Dead boy's poem can bring on tears.
The Gift of Nightwish a Story and a Performance in Each Song.. Tuomas writes and creates the Complex Sounds, Floor and the Band makes it Look Easy when it is not. They Have Songs of Anger, Despair, Wonder, Deep Mood and Science. Try Ever Dream(Romantic), Romanticide(Anger), Song of Myself(Mindfull), Dark Chest of Wonders from (wonder) all from Wacken 2013. The Big Ones "Poet and the Pendulum" (very dark and soulful) , The Greatest Show on Earth(History) there are so Many it is a Journey of Music and Lyrics by High Talented Musicians. There Earlier Songs by "Tarja" Nemo, Phantom of the Opera, Over the Hills and far away, Bless the Child, Sleeping Sun. (Floor and Troy) (acoustical) "How's the Heart" is empathy to humanity. Thank You for your Analysis, Keep Up the Good Work.
I will never get enough of hearing this band and their incredibly talented singer Floor Jansen. Did you know that Floor has recorded four 'Vocal MasterClass' during the covid-19 restrictions? Much of what you are referring to is covered with clear examples of how to do this and exercises that are doable for an amateur as well. #1 Don't Stress Your Jaw ua-cam.com/video/027e4d2Rz4A/v-deo.html #2 Breathing Technique & Support Explained #3 Singing Warm Up Exercises #4 Belting, Curbing & Overdrive Which gives a lot of fun to do. But also: "Grunting Like An Animal" And as icing on the cake, she even reflects on herself in a reaction video: "Floor Jansen REACTS to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Wacken 2013)" ua-cam.com/video/QW_3F186_5Q/v-deo.html
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Everything Nightwish did at wacken 2013 was perfect 🙂
@stan d. upnow Nightwish does like doing what seems impossible to most
i concur!
She is the Goddess; she is the queen who commands us all... SHE
She can command me into war!
Thank you for this interesting analysis. They're intriguing, aren't they? A band consisting of fantastic musicians, an unmatched lead singer and a genius composer/songwriter (Tuomas Holopainen, on keyboards). Their songs have a huge variety, both musically and lyrically, so I'd love to hear your opinion on more of their songs. Give the song 'Shoemaker' a try. Floor's vocals in this song are pretty amazing. Take care and regards from the Netherlands
I concur
I concur! Shoemaker live at Hellfest 2022 maybe?
I concur 👍
i concur, and here is the link to the best version in 2022: ua-cam.com/video/z11pCLAl08c/v-deo.html
I concur but live, either islanders arms preferably or hellfest 2022
Every song Floor performs could be a masterclass lesson.!
I would love to hear Everdream, because of the sheer power in Floors voice.
And Dead boy's poem because of the feels.
I would like to add Floor's rendition of Albioni's Adagio in G minor with Lara Fabiani's lyrics to that list... and hmmm maybe Shoemaker 🤔the list is really longer than my arm 😄
Amen to both, I think both will show her lots.
I concur
Perfect suggestions, Jessica!
I concur on both!
I cannot over state just how powerful Floor's voice is in person, it's simply jaw dropping to hear her in full flow in person
As someone who recently had the opportunity to do just that: can confirm.
Thank you for returning to Nightwish, for deciding to continue this journey of discovering an entire musical universe. The fact that you give us your professional insights in this process is a bonus that we all appreciate. Of course, new subscriber here.
All the best, from Romania!
So excited to continue on this journey! Thank you so much. 🙂
During the wakken concert, many cover ghost love score 1st. It was late in the set, and Floor in an an interview said she was sick before the show. Yet wakken is just amazing. Every song a jem. When she agreed to help the band finish their tour commitment, she only had 48 hrs to learn the entire set. She made those songs her own in many ways, but Thoumas constantly told her , "Sure, try it out, see if it works. ". And it did . They offered her the job full time, while touring. They knew they found the perfect person.
Phantom of the Opera, by Nightwish with Floor Jansen and Henk Poort is just released !
They performed it last November at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.
I was there, it was epic !
The moment Henk walked on stage the venue exploded :-)
What a nice reaction. Always great to lean new things! More Nightwish & Floor please.
Your Nightwish reactions are really great. I especially like the fact that you consider the whole band and the composition, not just the singer, even though that's the main thing on your channel. I can't wait for it when it's time for the two big spectacles, The Poet And The Pendulum (official live) and Greatest Show on Earth (Tampere)
My favorite along with Song of Mysef. I have to listen at least once a day!
Windmill time !!
It's always a pleasure to hear Floor with Nightwish, and seeing her on the stage. I love how she moves.
Thinking about the voice being basically an instrument: I think one of your next reactions to Nightwish should be "How's the Heart", the acoustic live at Planet Rock, or their song "Music".
Agree, here the link
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Hi, i love your style of reacting, interesting informative with not to many pauses. if you want more of this band might i suggest you just do the whole wacken 2013 concert one by one you will not be disappointed it truly is a fantastic show. ENJOY.
I concur 100%
Thank you!
Hey Dr , so glad too see you back , yea this is such an uplifting , fun song , seeing Nightwish perform this and every song for that matter is an experience youll never forget .
Floor is so in the pocket with the band during this song , incredible quick singing and of course the operatic section is just goosebump heaven , then she just brings it home at the end with those soaring slides .
React to " ROMANTACIDE " from the same show next .
Tuomas, the keyboardist/songwriter, said about this song Storytime, that when he came up with the chorus he knew right away, that's it, a moment of gratification!
It takes him about 18 months to write songs for an album. He challenges every part of every song, trying to make them better. He then introduces his demoversions of the new songs for the band, including the vocal lines, and then they start rehearsing to make the songs even better. Conserning the latest Nightwish albjm, Floor asked Tuomas about certain songs: Where do I breath? Tuomas: "You'll figure that out"!
Usually it's recommend not to react to Nightwish - The Poet and the Pendulum, Wembley Arena 2015, until you know Nightwish better, but I can't wait for you to react to that one. A 14 minute in five parts, a masterpiece - composition, arrangement, vocals. Very personal song for Tuomas. Will propably never be performed again. The usual adviced is to find out about the story bihind the song. It is about the aftermath of firing the original female vocalist of Nightwish.
I recommed you watch Nightwish Making of New Album Episode 8. Nightwish members visiting Angel Studios in London, where the sinfonic backing tracs of Nightwish songs are recorded. The album is Endless Forms Most Beautiful, influenced by science, evolution.
Loved your professional musical vocal commentary Dr. Marisan. Such a fun song and such a powerful and uplifting vocal performance from Floor. Another great one for you to comment on would be "Ever Dream" from this same show. Floor has commented that it is one of the most difficult vocal challenges in the Nightwish catalog. You will understand why when you experience it. See link for best quality video.
ua-cam.com/video/K6ED7z5IH0M/v-deo.html - 🎼 NIGHTWISH 🎶 Ever Dream 🎶 Live At Wacken 2013 ☢ CORRECT SPEED ☢
Hi Anna. Great song, and, as always, a great reaction, and explanation. Being from Canada, I really appreciate you speaking English in parts of your reactions. But, although I can't speak a word of Finnish, or even pick out a word, I feel that I can understand what you're say just by your passion. Somehow, I get it. Keep up the good work, and thank you for the entertainment and explanations. Love ya
Thank you for the reaction and analysis. I love to see how you singing specialists break down what "in this case" she needed to do to achieve the sound she wanted. I know Marco has left the band and all of us lost an great singer in his own right. I'd like to see you react to "Kiss while your lips are still red" song where Marco has the lead, also it is very soft song. So you will see side of him many reactors miss. Everyone knows his growling or "Metal voice" in his mind but rarely we see softer side of him in these songs or concerts. And Hello from Finland, hope to see more reactions soon.
Awesome reaction and analysis. Thanks. Greetings🇦🇷😉🤘
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Warning! If you play this version while driving, you will add 20mph to your speed. If you want Drama, Epic songwritting, Tears and Floor's voice of a Goddess commanding skills, go for The Poet And The Pendulum. Cheers from the UK Nightwish Army.
That is true. Last time I was caught doing 120 mph, and I was on my scooter
This suggestion should come with a health warning - likely to make you cry!!
For a long time fan is so amazing to watch someone falling in love with Nightwish! There's so much for you to watch yet! Even greater songs! I'm anxious to watch your journey *-*
Floor rarely needs to go into "grounding mode", she has so much control and practice. But one song where you can see here go into full grounding and concentration mode is for the last part of "Shoemaker", for example here m.ua-cam.com/video/pYIX1Jyb64E/v-deo.html
For reference, Floor initially thought this song wouldn't be possible to do live, but aftet much public demand she gave in, with the usual stunning result :-)
First time watching your channel, I like your reaction, I see that you’ve already reacted to Ghost Love Score. I love NightWish and also Floor’s solo stuff.
Maybe you can also check out EPICA, a Dutch symphonic metal band ( combined with other forms of metal) The founder of the band is Mark Jansen ( not a relative of Floor)
He founded the band after he left After Forever ( Floor’s former band)
The lead singer is Simone Simons a good friend of Floor, who had a similar training. Check out any music from their 10th anniversary concert called Retrospect ( about 10 years ago) The have a complete orchestra and a male and female choir. Also during this concert Floor featured in 2 songs. Sancta Terra and Stabat Matar Delarosa, you will like the last one where you can admire the duet in opera style of these two phenomenal ladies.
hi Dr. Marisan, thanx for the great explanation. the bass player, Marco, sings in a cover / tribute from Pink Floyd's High Hopes, .
I'd suggest "Ghost River" from the same concert for your next Nightwish reaction: ua-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/v-deo.html
This song also has some interesting compositional elements, plus we see another aspect of Floor's voice and you'll also be introduced to Marko's voice.
as billy joel said its all rock and roll to me. best rock band in 40 years. thanks for the reaction from Colorado. Romanticide is my suggestion
any song they do! each different, each amazing!
Since Floor acknowledges that "Everdream" is her most challenging song to sing, it should be high up on the list of options for upcoming videos. Looking forward to more of your reactions!
I will never tire of watching such knowledgeable and passionate experts reacting to Floor and Nightwish. Can I also please suggest Ayreon's performance of Twisted Coil, featuring Damian Wilson. I believe it is the finest live male vocal performance I have ever seen and heard, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much as well.
I concur...
Thank You 💜..Thank You 🦁 Thank You lady 💥🇳🇱🙏🏼
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Glad to see you're back on track with the Nightwish train.
Insightful reactions with ability to explain at ease what's going on in their live performances for an "average" music consumer are always welcome....Instrumentally, vocally, lyrically and the whole musical awesomeness delivered by this magical band.
Indeed it's helpful for the people who are just getting introduced to this 'genre' called Nightwish.
Such a nice reaction and hopefully you're about to continue reacting to them as soon as the schedule of your's allowes it. Thanking you for in advance. 😁
Warm greets from the freezing Finland 🥶
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Thank you 🙏
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Thank YOU, mi lovely lady. 🥰
Floor Is wonderful singer. She Is touching our hearts deeply! ♥️
yes, we want more
to shorten it :
-wacken 2013 all songs
-wembley 2015 all songs except "The greatest show on earth" (last song) that weren´t played @ wacken
-tampere 2015 all songs that weren´t played (or skipped) @ wacken or wembley
-buenos aires 2018 (...)
-hellfest 2022
i think thats all for the moment, new Nightwish Album is in the making, it is anounced to come in 2024 :) !!!
The quickness and breathwork/control that Floor uses in their more recent song, "Pan", is wild. :)
Please please react to more nightwish and Floor!
You should definitely listen to every dream. The greatest show on earth. Nemo I want my tears back now. Make sure you listen to live albums and other words concerts. By far as she is one of the best singers I’ve ever heard in my life
Thank you for continuing on your Nightwish journey and letting us come along for the ride! Please just look up and find Gabriels list, and follow his suggestions. This will introduce you to elements of Nightwish in an orderly manner. You might think you know what Floor is capable of, but you have no idea still. You might think you know what kind of musical genre to expect from the next Nightwish song, but you have no idea. You're in for a treat!
wow ... i really enjoy that you not breaking the music by just adding those thoughts in textform instead of wild talking ... really enjoyable to watch. thank you and keep enjoying every Floorgasm ;P
Nightwish: Shoemaker is an awesome song!
Hows the Heart, the Planet Rock acoustic version would be a great one to analyze her vocals, also Dead Boys Poem, live from Beunos Aries because it's just beautiful and moving. Thank You for another amazing reaction.
Agreed!
Please keep going - Floor and Nightwish are amazing!
thank you for this wonder- and joyfull reaction. heartwarming to see the joy in your face. greetings from Austria
I love this songs, very thanks for this analisys, Let me recommend another nightwish song..i really hope u like ''Dead boy Poem'' live buenos aires 2018... this song is quiet, is slow, is most beautiful than the heaven!
you have 10 million views and over 200 videos dont stop now! Keep Going!
It's always interesting to hear about interpretations of Nightwish songs. None of the songs have official interpretation, but of course, the songs that are based on a given book, such as The Greatest Show on Earth have the book as the major interpretation.
Well done.
I would love to see you check out “Romantiside” by Nightwish
Hello. It’s the first time checking out your channel. I’ve been a professional symphonic performer for 40+ years but I got my start in rock during my teen years. I love symphonic metal as it combines so many of my favourite musical elements. I enjoyed your vocal analysis and the pop up definitions will help many people I’m sure.
I am also a multi-genre performer and composer and I’m always seeking out new experiences in music. Watching reaction videos has helped me do that. If you wish I can recommend many groups in different genres that I feel, just my preferences, are bands/musicians with exceptional talent.
Lovee it! It's been a while since last Nightwish song!, I absolutely recommend to keep going, greetings from Chile
I'd like you to react to EVERY song of NW. Thanks!
They're all different, they're all great.
Floor is brilliant, but it is not by accident. Even though she is classically trained, she has spent her whole life getting her instrument to where it is, and she is so good at it. This song was not written for her at all. You can tell she is holding back during the whole thing, then at the end, she can really let loose on that part that is made for having a small choir of backup singers.
Would love to see you react to "Nightwish - Everdream" and "Nightwish - Dark chest of wonders" 🤩😍
Good one.
Great reaction
OMG your voice is hypnotizing. So calm and clear. It's also fun to see you enjoying the same videos we've enjoyed for a while now.
Great analysis! Coming out of the bridge into the chorus is one of my favorite NW moments. Chills.
I recommend every song from this concert. Each one is so different from the others
I concur 100%
NW Army UK popping in for a great reaction.
Thank you!
Great reaction, thank you. You could check Nightwish song "The Devil and Deep Dark Ocean, live in Buenos Aires" next. Floor and singing bassist Marco are "duelling" and doing some "musical theatre". With metal aspect of course... ;-)
I want to congratulate you on a FANTASTIC job!! I find that with many of these " operatic talents" that "review" her after a song, it is VERY hard for them to keep jealousy out of the mix!!
Thank you 🙏
An excellent and knowledgeable reaction. I think you would appreciate “Dead Boy’s Poem” live from Buenos Aires 2018 or “Shoemaker” live from Deichbrand 2022. Both show Nightwish and Floor with slower and more sensitive songs.
I would love for you to react to these songs
Greetings from the UK..
Hail to the Queen, the Poet, the Riff-maker, the Groove master, the Piper of Heaven and to the Beat Lord !
Many of Tuomas's songs are open to interpretation but i'm sure most people will agree your Analyst of this song is on point. Always good having an Intelligent and experienced person's perception of Nightwish's music. Thank you
Enjoyed this!!
Nightwish is a band. If you want to react to a metal opera, with various vocalists singing a role, try this. The song has 11 singers you can react to. And it is just the first song on the timeline of many operas. Yes this large it is, and Floor is a regular guest singer there, for the composer already worked with her in het teens. ua-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/v-deo.html
Nice that you like it :-) And that is just the tip of the Iceberg...this was the Poppy Side.....next one should be "Everdream" from Wacken 2013. You will like it.
All Hail 'Queen Floor !
Dr. Marisan. What an interesting analysis, I do enjoy and learn from these, thank you.
You took a little dive into the lyrics, maybe I can offer some food for thought here.
It might help you to know Tuomas uses several pseudonyms to refer to himself in various Nightwish songs which he writes from experiences, observation or imagination, he says he is a man with a boy's heart and you will see that directly in places even with boy narrators sometimes. He often goes back to childhood memories and experiences but seen as an adult.
Digging into his lyrics is almost a second bite of the cherry although invariably metaphoric, sometimes very ambiguous and nearly impenetrable. He likens it to a painting, you decide what it means to you.
He will also use poet, dreamer, writer/song writer or ocean soul - Tuomas has an affinity for the ocean, he was studying to be a marine biologist.
So here, "A writer by a fire. . . . . ." Tuomas is speaking to you directly, he is the story-teller - "Took a journey into a child-man’s heart" would be Tuomas the boy but he has grown up from being a Peter-Pan, the crib is empty but he's thinking back to those exciting childhood days. Just about everything else in the song now makes sense to the referenced stories and imagination.
Good stuff, you keep at it, Nightwish will not disappoint.
Thank you for sharing this information!
Everdream from the same Wacken show is show of her power, especially the last minute. Plus you will get an introduction to Marko!
THAT WAS SO GOOD, I HAVE NO WORDS. MORE PLEASE
Thank you 🙏
Hi, nice reaction🥰🥰🥰🥰
Actually I heard today Floor is a singer and sometimes a band plays with her . This time called nightwish . Great singer
This is our Valkyrie Goddess for you. And you witnessed first hand a "Dutch Windmill" , and to finish you off, The Operatic "Cruise Missile" !!!!
Floor has 3 distinct styles. Head banging(straight forward, then back), hair whip(almost like cracking a bull whip) and the Windmill(continuous 360 degree revolutions). Why Windmill? Well she is Dutch.
Awesome tune , although it is kind of a popish sound (originally sung by Anette,The second singer of Nightwish), but Floor gave it soooo much POWER !!!
Nightwish lyrics are often a bit interpretive, and not as "straight forward" as many other bands, because Tuomas ( The Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen: founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish.) prefers people to put their own interpretations and life experiences into the lyrics. you connect with songs on a personal level when there is something there that relates to things you have gone/are going through, and you may even find new connections later on in life when you have gone through other big events/emotions. there might be songs you are quite indifferent about (oh, nice song) and then you go through something big and all of a sudden it makes you break down in tears because now you relate to something in the lyrics you didn't before, and see it from a whole new perspective. imagination and life experiences are powerful, and Tuomas has great appreciation of this.
Hail Nightwish 🤘😎🤘.
The song is from the second lead singer Anette Olzon era. Anette has more of a pop/rock style, and didn't do the operatic parts. Those were done with a choir then. Floor can do them, so she took over those parts when she joined about 10 months before this show. Every song here at Wacken was written for one of the 1st 2 singers. (GLS was an original lead singer Tarja Turunen era song).
Tuomas (keyboards and Primary songwriter) likes themes of stories and childhood innocence. He's also a fan of Disney and composer Hans Zimmer.
I am fairly new to your channel and to Nightwish as well. I think that Floor and the Band are absolutely amazing... I am sure you have so many suggestions for other reactions but I would love to see your reactions to Song of Myself | Live at Wacken 2013, Yours is an Empty Hope(Live at Wembley) and Romanticide(Live at Wacken 2013). From there at some point you have to check out The Poet and the Pendulum(Live at Wembley) and we certainly can not forget The greatest show on earth (Tampere Version).
🤗🍒🤘🏻😘very well done, I love listening to you. on to the next then
Thank you 🙏
Hey dr. Marisan . Nice reaction, great band, great singer and what a good song. For you it must be nice to hear Floor singing Mio caro babbino of Puccini. Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks
Oh boy, ....... I love how much you know and appreciate about this band and of course the wonderful amazing Floor. Tuomas is a true musical genius, writing all of this amazing musical soundscape. This performance at Wacken 2013 must go down as one of if not the greatest performances of all time, .... seriously. Please if you haven't, ( I've lost track of who's reacted to what) but react to at minimum, Everdream, Romanticide, Ghost River, .... Hell, all of it, .... but then do go to Poet and the Pendulum at Wembley, and Greatest Show on Earth at Tampere....... just insane ....... Then if you will, check out for a change How's The Heart acoustic version. The vocals are truly stunning. Oh lest I forget, if you want to tear up, Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires....... Then please watch Floors performances on Beste Zangers ...... By then you will understand our obsession with this incredible voice ........ ❤️
The Greatest show on earth, The Poet and the pendulum, everdream, Romanticide...
Floorever da best!
Great reaction and commentary!
The mention of moonlight and chimney's reminds me of Mary Poppins as well as Peter Pan! Tuomas often calls himself or the implied character a child or boy/dead boy in his lyrics.
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Stick with Wacken, please! I'd love to hear what you think of Romanticide as well!
Please listen to Floor on the youtube Beste Zanger (Best Singer) show with her doing Shallow. Also Planet Rock for her in an acoustic guitar song How's the Heart for truly magnificent vocal gymnastics. Floor is a monster!
Great reaction vid ❤ As you already mentioned it I would like also more reactions on Nightwish - so my suggestion is: Everdream (same concert Wacken 2013) 👍🏆
What a lovely reaction :) There are a lot of great Nightwish songs to react to, but when it comes to impressive singing, I think 'Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean' live in Buenos Aires (ua-cam.com/video/t26r_vAYQ0Q/v-deo.html) sticks out to me. I think Floor is a vocal acrobat (with divers' lungs) in that one. Also gorgeous: The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley (though you might want to read up on the back story of that one, a lot of history, emotion and layers in that one, and have some tissues ready) and Shoemaker, the official lyric video.
Looks like we have another case of vocal coach turns metalhead! ❤️😁
Great reaction, thank you! Floor is amazing, and Nightwish is one of my favorite bands. This is probably my favorite song by them, although I enjoy everything they do, so more reactions to them would be welcome!
I'd like to suggest a song though from my other favorite band, Lovebites. Edge of the World, live from 2020. This one also has subtitles under the close captioning, which is useful. ua-cam.com/video/UZjxMjBop7w/v-deo.html
Thanks for another great Nightwish reaction. Subscribed.
I think you would, as a trained singer, like Everdream. Also Shoemaker is probably your cup of tea. You may also want to check out some earlier Nightwish with their first vocalist Tarja Turunen, who is classically trained and in contrast to Floor, sings just about always in classical mode. Nightwish has a pretty cool interpretation of the Phantom of the Opera that you may want to check out. Also, of the old Nightwish classics, check out Nemo with Tarja. As for the newer stuff, the Poet and the Pendulum at Wembley 2015 is great and so is the Greatest Show on Earth. I prefer the Wembley 2015 version of TGSOE, but many like Tampere. I Want My Tears Back in Buenos Aires 2018 is probably the best live concert video I have ever seen. It really makes me want to travel to Argentina to a Nightwish concert and I am a Finn.
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you do need to read the back story for the Poet and the Pendulum
Loved your reaction! More please.
Thank you 🙏
good evening to u @Dr. Marisan: M, i miss u and I'm so happy to see u again and also your new video watching from the Philippines..💯💝❤🩹💚💙💜🤎🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for your support! I haven’t been able to post as much because I’ve had a close family member in the hospital. I’m hoping to resume with daily posting this week. :)
I will wait no matter how long@@dr.marisan 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
for me, it's better to watch how you react than her song, I'm stunned by your every smile, I can't get tired of looking at it, why are you so beautiful, you're beautiful like Aphrodite@@dr.marisan
Hi Dr. You are lucky… there is so much more of NW to discover and Floor on her solo endeavors. I think you have just scratched the surface. Of NW, many dozens of great performances to go 2013, 2015 and later. Floor’s Popular solo endeavors can start with her many performances of the Dutch TV show “Beste Zangers” from 2019 (Phantom or the Opera, with Henk Port and her cover or Lada Gaga’s “Shallow”) Solo performances continue thru the Lock down period where Floor produced several You Tube videos from her home studio in Sweden. Frozen, Frozen 2, Euphoria, Heart’s Alone and many others. Post pandemic there is also a lot of content of Floor. At the current time she is receiving radiation treatment to resolve a small breast cancer lesion that was removed the end of last year. It was caught early and all indications are she will be good as new and ready to resume amazing us in a few months.
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I've enjoyed your reactions to this and ghost love score, I hope you continue, what would you like to hear, classical/operatic? Listen yo Stargazer or sleeping sun (Tarya's version is amazing). Want to hear her belt (and Marco) then Romantacide, then you'll hear her upper register, want growls? Yours is an empty hope, want masterpieces? The greatest show on earth or the Poet and the Pendulum (research needed first). Hope you continue to react, then we direct you to Epica and Ayreon.
Edit, Dead boy's poem can bring on tears.
The Gift of Nightwish a Story and a Performance in Each Song.. Tuomas writes and creates the Complex Sounds, Floor and the Band makes it Look Easy when it is not. They Have Songs of Anger, Despair, Wonder, Deep Mood and Science. Try Ever Dream(Romantic), Romanticide(Anger), Song of Myself(Mindfull), Dark Chest of Wonders from (wonder) all from Wacken 2013. The Big Ones "Poet and the Pendulum" (very dark and soulful) , The Greatest Show on Earth(History) there are so Many it is a Journey of Music and Lyrics by High Talented Musicians. There Earlier Songs by "Tarja" Nemo, Phantom of the Opera, Over the Hills and far away, Bless the Child, Sleeping Sun. (Floor and Troy) (acoustical) "How's the Heart" is empathy to humanity. Thank You for your Analysis, Keep Up the Good Work.
I will never get enough of hearing this band and their incredibly talented singer Floor Jansen. Did you know that Floor has recorded four 'Vocal MasterClass' during the covid-19 restrictions? Much of what you are referring to is covered with clear examples of how to do this and exercises that are doable for an amateur as well.
#1 Don't Stress Your Jaw ua-cam.com/video/027e4d2Rz4A/v-deo.html
#2 Breathing Technique & Support Explained
#3 Singing Warm Up Exercises
#4 Belting, Curbing & Overdrive
Which gives a lot of fun to do. But also: "Grunting Like An Animal"
And as icing on the cake, she even reflects on herself in a reaction video: "Floor Jansen REACTS to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Wacken 2013)" ua-cam.com/video/QW_3F186_5Q/v-deo.html