"Tip the reaper to ensure the blade is sharp as soon will go". It's just so difficult to explain the mix of fear, sadness and at the same time the power to make me feel SO ALIVE that line has...
This bit, really hits me hard, you described exactly what i feel, this song is so strong, is the fear and wonder about death at the same time. And Marko... Marko is just outstanding
Your clear knowledge of musical and performance and super listening skills with ability to explain it so everyone can understand is GREATLY appreciated by me, a 73 year old classically trained pianist who switched to singing and playing mostly guitar and some keyboard in rock and folk bands as well, mostly in Greenwich Village, for over 20 years, literally thousands of times. As far as the other guitars, without knowing who's actually playing, keep in mind that Troy is quite capable of doing it, too. Yes, I'm another who accidentally experienced Ghost Love Score from Wachen and instantaneously was entranced by Floor's magical performance and her ability to switch vocal techniques on the spot with equal excellence every time, and it's live. They're all fabulous. You're the best there is at what you do. Thank you.
This really does mean a lot. Thank you so much for the amazingly kind words. So glad you’re enjoying these and I couldn’t agree more about Floors instant ability capture you right away 🙏🙏🙏
Hello Chase, I've just discovered your reactions to Nightwish today and I shamelessly admit to binge watching them in order. Your growth into this music reminds me of my own when I discovered them in 2003. I've watched so many reactions and I've seriously enjoyed yours. You seem to notice everything I do and a bit more, as you're a musician and I'm not. This band simply have a direct line to my soul (which has only grown with the addition of the band members). I'm so happy to find someone who has been hooked in by this amazing band in much the same way I was. I've seen them live in 4 different countries. I hope you too get to see them live soon too. They are the only band to have ever managed to get a tear out of my eye. Like what you've just done with the human nature album, I feel that you reacting to the entire Buenos Aires 2018 show would be amazing. It's 2 hours long so I can see how that would be difficult for you to do so I won't expect it. But that could be a great series of videos. Keep going with the Nightwish mate, you're fantastic at these reactions! 👏
Chase, your Nightwish journey has become mine as well. I discovered Nightwish in early 2019 and have been a huge fan since (never have been a fan of any particular band/singers, and I'm 50 years old). Your analysis has given me a new experiences with the band. It's something I look forward to every week. Thank you ❤ 🤘
I'm totally with you there. I was a Nightwish fan before but watching Chase pick the songs apart and point out all the details have opened my mind way more to their music and how Tuomas writes songs and I couldn't be more grateful. :D I saw them live with Anette and wasn't to impressed so I more or less forgot about them until a couple of years ago when I heard that Floor had stepped in. What a difference! She even gave Tarja a run for her money and in the end have won me over compleatly! *happy dance* 😁
I'm a longtime fan of Nightwish, basically since just before End of an Era, and I feel like Chase has made me rediscover this band all over. I have always loved them, but he is showing me why I love them and why they are so good.
"no, i am not ready" your nightwish journey summarized :D thank you very much for getting me back into nightwish. your videos are the most poignant and thoughtfuf reacts i have ever seen. impressive
This song hit me stronger than I expected. I've heard it before... but the melody and some phrases were very touching, because today I buried my mother, and it's the endlessness of things that has been on my mind today...
I WANT the pauses! I LOVE the pauses! That's why I come to see your videos. If I want to see the whole thing uninterrupted, I'll go watch that instead of your videos. But your pauses are the absolute best, because it shows your appreciation for the music. On that note, I want to say: thank you for how you've handled this wonderful album and this wonderful band. And thank you for keeping Nightwish Saturdays alive! ✌
Finale!?!? But, but...I do hope you will consider doing the Nature side of the album as well. Your reactions and breakdown of the music you present is insightful and informational, and I always feel like I have learned/heard/seen something new.
I think that being just one big song divided, is a little difficult he do in the way that he did the first part of the album. I liked his analysis on the album thou, this guy's channel is the best surprise that 2020 brought to me.
I have listened to this song hundreds of times already, and every time Floor comes in to represent Life to Marko's Death, I get goosebumps. This feels like the old, old Nightwish, matured and perfected.
And now I’m thinking about the book “thief of time” by Terry Pratchett. :-) which is something completely different, but a good reason to read it again
I suggest "A Lifetime of Adventure" sung by Susanne Scherer of MOONSUN (band), as she had been a former pupil of Floor Jansen when she still worked as vocal coach back then, before she joined Nightwish.
I am rediscovering Nightwish and hearing their newer stuff for the first time along with you! I love your reactions thank you for taking me on this journey it's been fun and feels like I have someone else sharing this experience with me!
I fully endorse a reaction to 'All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World', it's a beautiful journey. As you venture into the past with Tarja and Anette I would recommend double reactions with performances by both the original singer and by Floor, not to compare the vocalists but to compare the arrangements. Tuomas has been known to re-record choir and orchestration for the live backing track to better compliment the live sound.
Matthew Kolb I second this! Songs like ‘The Islander’, ‘Deep Silent Complete’, ‘Wishmaster’ and ‘Sleeping Sun’ take a different turn depending on the singer as Toumas rearranges them to suit who’s on lead.
@RhinoVanDam I honestly found Anette's voice suitable for the songs on DPP and Imaginaerum (especially the latter). She has this storyteller, child-like horror/fantasy vibe to her naturally bright voice that suited songs like 'Scaretale' and 'Storytime'. Personally, my only issue with Anette was that she was never as good on a live performance as much as she was in the studio. Other than that, I enjoyed the albums she was in (Last Ride of the Day was my top replay song until Wacken 2013 with Floor, and her version of it was /then/ my next top replay song lol) Also, I love the energy Floor brings to Amaranth but I am just a bit in favor of Anette’s (studio version). Especially love Anette in songs like Turn Loose the Mermaids; Meadows of Heaven; Eva; The Crow, The Owl and The Dove!
@@caligo7918 Yes! '10th Man Down' and 'Dead Boy's Poem' are wonderful with Tarja and just as wonderful with Floor. As someone who has known of this band since 2005/6, I'm very happy we have sooo many versions and rearrangements of songs to listen to!
In fact, this is not the end of the album, there's a thirty minutes instrumental orchestral track after Endlessness, which makes the whole journey even more epic
I love this piece, and even I've listened to many of your Nightwish reaction, I come back to this one to make sure I've stolen every emotional moment ^^
@@paisa20 Agree! But I also found Guylain Prince OFM who really digs into the lyrics. Those two worlds combined (you really need two guys to explain Holopainen? That's awesome I realized!) paint a full picture and I love it.
This song is so wonderful to me. I find myself thrusting my hands into the air at the end and tear up often after such a journey as the whole album takes you on.
@@pin-upmariposa412 I guess they probably won't but I'd like to see the entire CD1 performed live, it would be pity to leave any of the songs, and all them would sound epic live!
“Walk with me to your sea. Someone in the tomorrow is waiting for me. Someone to share the thief with. Dust with a meaning. Precious and rare.” This chorus is so sad and uplifting at the same time. Chase: “...and I can’t wait to see the rest of this take place”: agree 100%!
After you've listened to All the Works of Nature... whether you do that as a reaction or not. You need to go back and listen to the whole double album start to back and even start over to hear how beautifully it flows. You commented on your outro that you're aware of that, but it really is something to behold!
Another great review of one of the greatest bands, if not THE greatest band, on the planet. You absolutely did the right thing reviewing each track of this truly epic work in the order that they are meant to be played. The creativity that went into this work is amazing.
"Am I seeing faces?" Another mind lost to the dark magic of Nightwish. Or another mind brought to the light by the power of Nightwish. Probably both...
Thank you for going on this incredible journey with us - it’s been wonderful! I’m still very much looking forward to - and hoping you’ll take a look at 3 of my favorite songs: - Ghost River (live at Wacken), Marko and Floor singing together creating magic. - Dark Chest Of Wonders (live at Wacken), the opener for the 2013 show, whimsically in your face. - Dead Boy’s Poem (live at Buenos Aires), A gentle Floor showing us Tuomas’ heartstrings. I can’t wait to continue this journey with you - thank you for doing what you do, and have a damn good day. _PS: Thank you for the shout-out to our Nightwish Discord :)_
This song always makes me wish they had given Marco a few more lead pieces on this album. His voice is truly something else. Oh well. Maybe next time! :)
Its probably one of the reason this song is so amazing. You sit thru the whole album thinking where is Marko? And there he is. That final harmony between the two kills me every time
I love the pure joy on your face when you hear a particularly beautiful/impactful part that you really like :) As always, a very insightful and educational reaction. Keep up the good work, dear sir!
This song is just beautifully soul crushing and hits you in a unique way - simultaneously giving you an existential crisis and an appreciation for your very existence. Chase, if you were to sit down and really study the lyrics of only ONE of the tracks on this album, I would recommend that it be this one _(Edited to add, before anyone comments on it - yes, all the tracks have wonderful and deep lyrics, so every single one is worth looking at, lyrically)_
I returned to this by accident. Oh, I so love your way of feeling the music. And it also feels to a listner / watcher. You don´t even have to speak all the things as your gestures, facial expressions and movements express & speak it. ❤
Discovered Nightwish at the onset of lockdown and my heart was uplifted! Found they had a recent album, a beautiful progression, and my heart soared! Thank you Chase for your analysis makes me love them even more.😊
What I love about this song--what makes it one of my favorites on the album, is the way Tuomas manages the buildup and release (or lack thereof) of tension. It feels as if the song is perpetually--endlessly, if you will--building towards a crescendo that never truly arrives in a manner befitting the buildup, and I think that's a perfect illustration of the title of the track.
Greetings from Finland! I'm so late for the party & really confused about which was better, hearing this epic song or your reaction/analysis of it. For me this new album is their best yet.
How can you tell Chase is digging some part of the song even before he says it? He wiggles his nose! Thanks for this great journey into Human Nature. I has a great watching this and learning. I can’t get enough of Endlessness. The fact that you can listen to it all day makes a case for the title « endlessness ». I love the slow march rhythm and the melancholic yet hopeful mood. Marko is a God!
17:57 = listening to this part - and the entire song in a nutshell. Aka basically me at first, second and 100th listen. I can comprehend your melting, as both a musician and a fan. It's just goosebumps paired with tears of disbelief, grief and hopeful happiness all at once.
I feel that this album is just too much for me to handle all at one time. I’m learning one song every month or so so I can take it all in. Smashing success in my book. Amazing, inspiring, and I loved experiencing it with you Chase. Thank you for your videos 💜
Did not comment before but i liked every single reaction of Nightwish songs that you reacted. So much understanding, competent coments, with a perfect dash of humor here and there, makes me waiting for that wensday to come. Thank YOU so much for all of that and much more i didnt mention. Take good care of yourself and keep doing what you do the best. Excelent job, as usual 🙂
Lol, "Ok, wait, no. NO... Yes, please. Wait. Ok. Why I'm so excited". /cue enthused rant That's why I love your reactions, so enthusiastic and insightful. Thanks again!
Thankyou for all these explanations about the instruments, background, buildup, etc, as I’m actually totally ignorant on the subject. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy listening to your step by step explanations to help me better understand what I’m hearing. Your reactions are unique in that sense as almost all of the numerous other reactions are all about the phenomenal voice of Floor Jansen. Sometimes we just forget that the entire band are extremely gifted magnificent musicians and that Tuomas is a genius.
It is so nice to hear awesome Marco to sing this epic ending song of deep tone and atmosphere. You have a good point when saying that this album has everything for all the moods and feelings.
There is also a digital 3CD edition of Human. :II: Nature album available on the internet with the instrumental versions of the songs from CD1. It is the 4th Nightwish album with an extra CD: Dark Passion Play (3CD) - instrumental + bonus disc Imaginaerum (2CD) - instrumental disc Endless Forms Most Beautiful (3CD) - instrumental + orchestral disc Human. :II: Nature (3CD) - instrumental disc. There is also 3rd disc on the mailorder editon of Imaginaerum, but it only contains one bonus track - demo version of Rest Calm ;)
Wonderful reaction and analysis video Chase! I have grown to love this CD. I kind of think of it as music for adults? There is no focus on making this recording about all heavy or any particular style. However each song gives you something intellectually to think about in a very personal way. There are so many layers to this amazing compilation of music. I love the way Tuomas has decided to begin the recording with "Music". Being a musician and making it his life's work it makes so much sense. Not to mention it is what this entire CD and Tuomas' life is all about. Then the journey begins and touches on many if not all aspects of our human condition. Then "Endlessness" as the final song. If you think about the title of the song and the song placement within this CD it presents a wonderful dichotomy. The placement says "The End", but the title and song itself says "There is no Ending"? And now we come to the lyrical content of the song. It is explains Tuomas', and most likely others within Nightwish' conceptual belief in what occurs when we all reach that final stage of life on this plane of existence. Once you look closer at the lyrics you will see that this is a spiritual song dealing with the concept of death as a crossing over to another plane of existence/nonexistence? The term used in this song as well as in the opening to "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" and mentioned in the chorus to "Sagan", both from the 2015 release "Endless Forms Most Beautiful, is "The Unseen Stream". It's a metaphor for the "flow" of genetic inheritance between species that has been passed down as though in a "stream" from the earliest of lifeforms as a result of evolution. This is why in the conclusion to this song you see the shapes in the gaseous cloud forms as the song slowly fades out. The message is basically "There is no ending, simply a circular movement to everything in existence. One door closes and another one opens so to speak. Many of Nightwish' members claim to be "Openly Secular" and this song embodies this concept perfectly. I have had people ask me personally "If you don't believe in a God, what do you believe in and how do you understand our place in this earthly existence"? This song answers that question perfectly! Always wonderful to take these journey with you my friend. Love it every time. Till the next one, Have a Damn Good Day. Peace.
Goodness, can't wait for this! Marko shines here, and I'm already excited with your breakdown and analysis! I hope you'll also do the 2nd disc of Human :||: Nature?
I have so much fun watching your Nightwish videos. I love that it's more than a pure "this is so great!" reaction, you're kind and intelligent and educational and enthusiastic and plain adorable sometimes, I'm always looking forward to the next video. I absolutely can't wait to going through every other Nightwish song with you! :)
You should definitely listen to 2nd CD recording yourself with less pauses. I don´t mind if the video is 40 mins long or whatever, I watched the Greatest Show on Earth reaction like it didn´t happen. :) Also I´m looking forward to you listening to things like Sleeping Sun, I Wish I Had an Angel, and so on.
Since these two are on the „Unemployed Blacksmiths“ album by Crewish (the crew of Nightwish), I would love a double reaction to the songs on there. The interpretation by the crew is something else, but still great. Also, buying the CD supports the crew in these hard times.
I have been waiting for this video for a while now, and you did not disappoint! this is my top song from the album Great video chase. always introduce me to things i seem to miss.
The 'clouds and things' are probably taken from the 'pillars of creation', a famous photograph Hubble has made from the Eagle Nebula, a star birth region, where dust forms to new stars. BTW, I enjoyed that beautifully animated lyric videos (what a great idea) together with Chase' reaction (thanks for that) A LOT... That was a totally new way (for me) of listening to an Album and added even so much more to it (being already a masterpiece without)! GREAT...
So glad Nighwish Saturday will continue, I think Chase is glad too 😊. Have you heard the ‘ unemployed blacksmiths ‘ cd ? It’s the nighwish road crew covering 5 nighwish songs. I hope many people will buy it to support the unemployed roadies in these crazy times.
No matter what you do with the second part of the album, can you please react separately to the last song 'Ad Astra'? Not the version from Nightwish channel, which is purely audio (like all of the second disc) but the official music video released by Nuclear Blast, which shows off the partnership between Nightwish and World Land Trust? The music, together with the iconic narration and the moving pictures/video shots from World Land Trust are just breathtaking together.
Thank you for reacting to one of the great album's of our time you have wonderful expertise look forward to the second instrumental part so thanks again chase 🔥🔥
Apologies for the pause 😉 just wanted to say l discovered Nightwish 2 years ago on a reaction channel & have been obsessed ever since. Your channel is definitely the master class ! listening to your analysis my love & respect for their music grows Seeing them live is the goal. Cheers Chase 🌘🌟
I would love to just see you listen to the second part, especially to "Quiet as the Snow". And I'm pretty convinced that you can't not comment on it :-D. There is awesomeness not only in metal.
Yes yes yes!!! Quiet as the Snow is my second fav from the whole album, it makes me cry and smile at the same time and I get fullbody chills from that too 🥰
I have been unable to choose a favorite song off this album. Any time I begin to think I have one rise up, I hear another song and it grips me. That said, these two last songs definitely sit well with me and it is always a pleasure to get to the end and hear Tribal and Endlessness.
So much this. Every song has literally been my favorite at some point since the album came out; excluding Procession, I still haven't fully clicked with that one yet. There are so very few albums that get that response from me. Even EFMB took a couple of YEARS to fully appreciate.
All the works of Nature which adorns the world. PLEASE!! It's such an amazing journey, so well conected to the first album. It'll be awesome. Cheers from Brazil and have a damn good day!
Thank you Chase for taking us on your journey and at the same time educating us. Most of us ofcourse already knew how awesome it is but the technical details highlighted by you made it even more enjoyable. Your channel in the meantime has grown even bigger....everyone who watches reactor channels knows who you are. That is well deserved! You didn't chose to put your reactions only available on Patreon or having to be paid for... That i think was a great choice. I wish that one day you get to interview one of the band members...that would be the icing on the cake (also for us viewers). With that being said we will ofcourse keep on watching, liking and promoting your video's. Thanks again and HAVE A DAMN GOOD DAY!!!
To be honest, your youtube reactions to Nightwish that I unexpected discovered helped me to appreciate this fantastic rock band in his current composition. I am grateful and thank you for that, even the floorgasmes are moments to care. Keep up the good job mate.
Chase I want to thank you for taking us with your journey. I loved every episode you did. You have the gift to let me hear everything there is in a song.
My favourite off the album and quite possibly my favourite song overall. It is proof that in the "Best Nightwish Singer" debates that it's perfectly acceptable to say Marco. I'd hazard to say its a masterpiece
Just listened to the album and after hearing and being blown by Endlessness again I had to come back to the reaction again after 5 months to remind myself what you had to say about it 😆
this song will never be performed live. Tuomas said. when marco left they decided that this song will be marco's for ever and not have another version.
Thanks for this whole road, Chase! I honestly was daunted to listen to this album without someone holding my had and that's exactly what you have provided. Now I CAN listen to the whole album, thanks!
Thoroughly enjoyed your walk thru/discovery of this album, very much looking forward to the continued journey as there is MUCH beauty, yet for you to discover! Well done, Chase!
Love this song. The intro guitar reminds me heavily of guitar work on avenged sevenfold's the stage album. No song in particular, just very similar in feel and emotion. Absolutely fantastic
Troy isn't part time. He's playing something on every song. If its not one of the dozen or so instruments he seems to be master of, then he's strumming a guitar.
The last choir part is most prettiest moment of the Human part of the album, just lovely. I sure hope Chase that you’ll do some kind of reaction video of the Nature part too. I soooooo want to see your face when you go through those compositions. And thank you for continuing your Nightwish journey with older songs too.
This is one of the most beautiful musical pieces I've heard ever! Thank you Chase for this journey, loved every moment of it. When you listen to them again on your own make sure to delve jnto the lyrics! Have a damn awesome day!
Great reaction as always! I love this song and it has one of the most evocative lines I have ever heard in a song: “Tip the reaper to ensure the blade is sharp [...]”. It’s just something about the poetry in it that gets me every time.
The most beautiful ending of any song... on Earth
"Tip the reaper to ensure the blade is sharp as soon will go". It's just so difficult to explain the mix of fear, sadness and at the same time the power to make me feel SO ALIVE that line has...
Favorite line in the song!!
This bit, really hits me hard, you described exactly what i feel, this song is so strong, is the fear and wonder about death at the same time. And Marko... Marko is just outstanding
gematria696 can’t agree more...
In other words, accept death and it will be painless
Doudoussin hopefully 🤞😊
Chase: * hears 2 guitars * it would be interesting to see how they do that live...
Troy: Hold my pipes.
hahaha, good one! I will never forget Troy: "I forgot me pipes"
@@monicacarolina6480 omg, i read your comment and a burst of laughter just came out of me. 😅 yeah, that was a moment! thankfully caught on film.
"Tip the Reaper to ensure the blade is sharp as soon we'll go", this part gets me every single time.
You are not alone with that one...
Yeah, I just know this is the line that will make me cry like a baby hearing them live
The second guitar is Troy. Also: "Ayreon - The Day That the World Breaks Down"
Yes! He really needs to check out that song, it will blow him away
yeah and about time :) he will enoy that one .. Also: Ayreon: Age of Shadows live ua-cam.com/video/DGv1RwhpvZY/v-deo.html
@@andersbodilsen2292 👍
I was gonna comment this as well about the second guitar in live performances, but I figured someone beat me to it ;)
Your clear knowledge of musical and performance and super listening skills with ability to explain it so everyone can understand is GREATLY appreciated by me, a 73 year old classically trained pianist who switched to singing and playing mostly guitar and some keyboard in rock and folk bands as well, mostly in Greenwich Village, for over 20 years, literally thousands of times. As far as the other guitars, without knowing who's actually playing, keep in mind that Troy is quite capable of doing it, too. Yes, I'm another who accidentally experienced Ghost Love Score from Wachen and instantaneously was entranced by Floor's magical performance and her ability to switch vocal techniques on the spot with equal excellence every time, and it's live. They're all fabulous. You're the best there is at what you do. Thank you.
This really does mean a lot. Thank you so much for the amazingly kind words. So glad you’re enjoying these and I couldn’t agree more about Floors instant ability capture you right away 🙏🙏🙏
Hello Chase, I've just discovered your reactions to Nightwish today and I shamelessly admit to binge watching them in order. Your growth into this music reminds me of my own when I discovered them in 2003. I've watched so many reactions and I've seriously enjoyed yours. You seem to notice everything I do and a bit more, as you're a musician and I'm not. This band simply have a direct line to my soul (which has only grown with the addition of the band members). I'm so happy to find someone who has been hooked in by this amazing band in much the same way I was. I've seen them live in 4 different countries. I hope you too get to see them live soon too. They are the only band to have ever managed to get a tear out of my eye. Like what you've just done with the human nature album, I feel that you reacting to the entire Buenos Aires 2018 show would be amazing. It's 2 hours long so I can see how that would be difficult for you to do so I won't expect it. But that could be a great series of videos. Keep going with the Nightwish mate, you're fantastic at these reactions! 👏
They might also have Troy play a second guitar for this live, he's doing more of that nowadays.
My thoughts exactly :-)
Uffe Öberg i believe he also allready did that in the Wembley show
He's a very good guitarist too.
Agreed... Get the dust off that PRS
I kinda see Troy playing the melody while Emppu does the chords behind it.
Chase, your Nightwish journey has become mine as well. I discovered Nightwish in early 2019 and have been a huge fan since (never have been a fan of any particular band/singers, and I'm 50 years old). Your analysis has given me a new experiences with the band. It's something I look forward to every week. Thank you ❤ 🤘
I'm totally with you there. I was a Nightwish fan before but watching Chase pick the songs apart and point out all the details have opened my mind way more to their music and how Tuomas writes songs and I couldn't be more grateful. :D I saw them live with Anette and wasn't to impressed so I more or less forgot about them until a couple of years ago when I heard that Floor had stepped in. What a difference! She even gave Tarja a run for her money and in the end have won me over compleatly! *happy dance* 😁
Same here. 50 and a big fan for the first time. Bought even a Nightwish hoody. 😅
@@moniquevanderveeken8960 Oh, You got the uniform allready, LOL
@@MustaLaatta :-)))
I'm a longtime fan of Nightwish, basically since just before End of an Era, and I feel like Chase has made me rediscover this band all over. I have always loved them, but he is showing me why I love them and why they are so good.
"no, i am not ready" your nightwish journey summarized :D
thank you very much for getting me back into nightwish. your videos are the most poignant and thoughtfuf reacts i have ever seen. impressive
This song hit me stronger than I expected. I've heard it before... but the melody and some phrases were very touching, because today I buried my mother, and it's the endlessness of things that has been on my mind today...
My deepest condolences, friend. I do hope she did not suffer? Tell me something about her that you think the rest of the world should know.
Prayers for your family Marko 💜
I always thought that I would have the entire The Greatest Show on Earth song for my funeral. Now with Endlessness, I have a harder choice.
I WANT the pauses! I LOVE the pauses! That's why I come to see your videos. If I want to see the whole thing uninterrupted, I'll go watch that instead of your videos. But your pauses are the absolute best, because it shows your appreciation for the music. On that note, I want to say: thank you for how you've handled this wonderful album and this wonderful band. And thank you for keeping Nightwish Saturdays alive! ✌
Finale!?!? But, but...I do hope you will consider doing the Nature side of the album as well. Your reactions and breakdown of the music you present is insightful and informational, and I always feel like I have learned/heard/seen something new.
please!!!!!!!!
Yes, PLEASE!! If not song by song maybe a disc 2 review with breakdowns.
I think that being just one big song divided, is a little difficult he do in the way that he did the first part of the album.
I liked his analysis on the album thou, this guy's channel is the best surprise that 2020 brought to me.
I have listened to this song hundreds of times already, and every time Floor comes in to represent Life to Marko's Death, I get goosebumps. This feels like the old, old Nightwish, matured and perfected.
I think Marko is really Time.
@@SandraNelson063 Yeah, Tuomas said this song is about Time.
@@siksimiksiFTW I am the one you call the Thief 'Time is a thief"
And now I’m thinking about the book “thief of time” by Terry Pratchett. :-) which is something completely different, but a good reason to read it again
@@hisk7263 I thought of that book title the moment I heard this song for the first time :-)
I would like for you to react to A LIFETIME OF ADVENTURE, with TUOMAS WIFE SINGING. It is so Beautiful.
And The Last Sled, and then onto AURI
The entire album is beautiful
YES!
I suggest "A Lifetime of Adventure" sung by Susanne Scherer of MOONSUN (band), as she had been a former pupil of Floor Jansen when she still worked as vocal coach back then, before she joined Nightwish.
Yes yes yes!!!
I am rediscovering Nightwish and hearing their newer stuff for the first time along with you! I love your reactions thank you for taking me on this journey it's been fun and feels like I have someone else sharing this experience with me!
I fully endorse a reaction to 'All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World', it's a beautiful journey. As you venture into the past with Tarja and Anette I would recommend double reactions with performances by both the original singer and by Floor, not to compare the vocalists but to compare the arrangements. Tuomas has been known to re-record choir and orchestration for the live backing track to better compliment the live sound.
Matthew Kolb I second this! Songs like ‘The Islander’, ‘Deep Silent Complete’, ‘Wishmaster’ and ‘Sleeping Sun’ take a different turn depending on the singer as Toumas rearranges them to suit who’s on lead.
@@kenjinpiniteu i second second this motion! I believe thos also helps some newer fans of nightwish hear the side by side differences.
@@kenjinpiniteu Please add "Tenth Man Down" to this list, it sounds like a different song now
@RhinoVanDam I honestly found Anette's voice suitable for the songs on DPP and Imaginaerum (especially the latter). She has this storyteller, child-like horror/fantasy vibe to her naturally bright voice that suited songs like 'Scaretale' and 'Storytime'. Personally, my only issue with Anette was that she was never as good on a live performance as much as she was in the studio. Other than that, I enjoyed the albums she was in (Last Ride of the Day was my top replay song until Wacken 2013 with Floor, and her version of it was /then/ my next top replay song lol)
Also, I love the energy Floor brings to Amaranth but I am just a bit in favor of Anette’s (studio version). Especially love Anette in songs like Turn Loose the Mermaids; Meadows of Heaven; Eva; The Crow, The Owl and The Dove!
@@caligo7918 Yes! '10th Man Down' and 'Dead Boy's Poem' are wonderful with Tarja and just as wonderful with Floor. As someone who has known of this band since 2005/6, I'm very happy we have sooo many versions and rearrangements of songs to listen to!
In fact, this is not the end of the album, there's a thirty minutes instrumental orchestral track after Endlessness, which makes the whole journey even more epic
It really does Nightwish 🤘🇫🇮
Well it is the End of the Human Part of the Album, the instrumental part is the Nature part.
First time I heard this song I blubbed my eyes out. Still do. I just find it incredibly moving🥺❤
I love this piece, and even I've listened to many of your Nightwish reaction, I come back to this one to make sure I've stolen every emotional moment ^^
Dear Chase Carneson,
You just became a legend ✊
I did? Why thank you 🙋♂️
His reactions are something close to the official explanation of the songs
@@paisa20 "Chase Carneson In Conversation With Tuomas Holopainen" - Let's make this happen!! 🤘
@@paisa20 Agree! But I also found Guylain Prince OFM who really digs into the lyrics. Those two worlds combined (you really need two guys to explain Holopainen? That's awesome I realized!) paint a full picture and I love it.
This song is so wonderful to me. I find myself thrusting my hands into the air at the end and tear up often after such a journey as the whole album takes you on.
You forgot Troy!!!! 2nd guitar ;) This song is pure art and beautifully haunting.
🌹Thank You for the great journey You took us with.
Let's hope that next spring Corona is only in the bottles and we can experience this live.
I hope so too!
@@ChaseCarneson Me too. I'm curious how many track from this album will be played live. Great reaction. :)
@@pin-upmariposa412 I guess they probably won't but I'd like to see the entire CD1 performed live, it would be pity to leave any of the songs, and all them would sound epic live!
“Walk with me to your sea. Someone in the tomorrow is waiting for me. Someone to share the thief with. Dust with a meaning. Precious and rare.” This chorus is so sad and uplifting at the same time.
Chase: “...and I can’t wait to see the rest of this take place”: agree 100%!
Master passion greed is one that will hit you from left field, fierce song!
After you've listened to All the Works of Nature... whether you do that as a reaction or not. You need to go back and listen to the whole double album start to back and even start over to hear how beautifully it flows. You commented on your outro that you're aware of that, but it really is something to behold!
*Checks the tuning of my imaginary Emppu's signature ESP*
Ok, we're ready for some air guitar action 🎸
*inserts guitar solo*
Nova, you're always a gem.
Don't reveal Emppu your secrect riffs 💯
Please please please check out Ayreon soon! "The Day That The World Breaks Down" is a good place to start, and then anything live.
Another great review of one of the greatest bands, if not THE greatest band, on the planet. You absolutely did the right thing reviewing each track of this truly epic work in the order that they are meant to be played. The creativity that went into this work is amazing.
"Am I seeing faces?"
Another mind lost to the dark magic of Nightwish. Or another mind brought to the light by the power of Nightwish.
Probably both...
Thank you for going on this incredible journey with us - it’s been wonderful!
I’m still very much looking forward to - and hoping you’ll take a look at 3 of my favorite songs:
- Ghost River (live at Wacken), Marko and Floor singing together creating magic.
- Dark Chest Of Wonders (live at Wacken), the opener for the 2013 show, whimsically in your face.
- Dead Boy’s Poem (live at Buenos Aires), A gentle Floor showing us Tuomas’ heartstrings.
I can’t wait to continue this journey with you - thank you for doing what you do, and have a damn good day.
_PS: Thank you for the shout-out to our Nightwish Discord :)_
This song always makes me wish they had given Marco a few more lead pieces on this album. His voice is truly something else. Oh well. Maybe next time! :)
I am pretty sure he will be at the front far more in the life performances.
Its probably one of the reason this song is so amazing. You sit thru the whole album thinking where is Marko? And there he is. That final harmony between the two kills me every time
There's a bit less Marko on this album because he was also working on his solo project at the time.
Bad news, guys. Marko announced his resignation a week ago.
Always wonderful to hear your analysis of amazing music, it brings a greater appreciation of composition
So glad you are carrying on Nightwish Saturday, my favourite reactor by far. so interesting hearing your reviews.
I love the pure joy on your face when you hear a particularly beautiful/impactful part that you really like :) As always, a very insightful and educational reaction. Keep up the good work, dear sir!
It reminds me of metal songs I used to listen 15 years ago. THis song is just perfect
This song is just beautifully soul crushing and hits you in a unique way - simultaneously giving you an existential crisis and an appreciation for your very existence.
Chase, if you were to sit down and really study the lyrics of only ONE of the tracks on this album, I would recommend that it be this one
_(Edited to add, before anyone comments on it - yes, all the tracks have wonderful and deep lyrics, so every single one is worth looking at, lyrically)_
I returned to this by accident. Oh, I so love your way of feeling the music. And it also feels to a listner / watcher. You don´t even have to speak all the things as your gestures, facial expressions and movements express & speak it. ❤
Discovered Nightwish at the onset of lockdown and my heart was uplifted! Found they had a recent album, a beautiful progression, and my heart soared! Thank you Chase for your analysis makes me love them even more.😊
I've so enjoyed this whole journey through the album! Thanks Chase!
What I love about this song--what makes it one of my favorites on the album, is the way Tuomas manages the buildup and release (or lack thereof) of tension. It feels as if the song is perpetually--endlessly, if you will--building towards a crescendo that never truly arrives in a manner befitting the buildup, and I think that's a perfect illustration of the title of the track.
Greetings from Finland! I'm so late for the party & really confused about which was better, hearing this epic song or your reaction/analysis of it. For me this new album is their best yet.
Reminder after reminder that Nightwish will forever be the best symphonic metal band on Earth
How can you tell Chase is digging some part of the song even before he says it?
He wiggles his nose!
Thanks for this great journey into Human Nature. I has a great watching this and learning.
I can’t get enough of Endlessness. The fact that you can listen to it all day makes a case for the title « endlessness ».
I love the slow march rhythm and the melancholic yet hopeful mood. Marko is a God!
My twitches are evident hahaha
17:57 = listening to this part - and the entire song in a nutshell. Aka basically me at first, second and 100th listen. I can comprehend your melting, as both a musician and a fan. It's just goosebumps paired with tears of disbelief, grief and hopeful happiness all at once.
I feel that this album is just too much for me to handle all at one time. I’m learning one song every month or so so I can take it all in. Smashing success in my book. Amazing, inspiring, and I loved experiencing it with you Chase. Thank you for your videos 💜
Haha im looking forward to this. Saturday is a great day each weak now! Thank you Mr. Carneson for making our lives better
Just waiting your today's premiere to start. There is no better way, visiting the whole NH witv you todsy, again😚
Did not comment before but i liked every single reaction of Nightwish songs that you reacted. So much understanding, competent coments, with a perfect dash of humor here and there, makes me waiting for that wensday to come. Thank YOU so much for all of that and much more i didnt mention. Take good care of yourself and keep doing what you do the best. Excelent job, as usual 🙂
Thank you Chase for being the perfect guide for this beautiful, yet complex album!
Lol, "Ok, wait, no. NO... Yes, please. Wait. Ok. Why I'm so excited". /cue enthused rant
That's why I love your reactions, so enthusiastic and insightful. Thanks again!
I can't help myself
Thankyou for all these explanations about the instruments, background, buildup, etc, as I’m actually totally ignorant on the subject. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy listening to your step by step explanations to help me better understand what I’m hearing. Your reactions are unique in that sense as almost all of the numerous other reactions are all about the phenomenal voice of Floor Jansen. Sometimes we just forget that the entire band are extremely gifted magnificent musicians and that Tuomas is a genius.
It is so nice to hear awesome Marco to sing this epic ending song of deep tone and atmosphere. You have a good point when saying that this album has everything for all the moods and feelings.
This one is my absolute favourite song, it always tears me up, specially the "dust with a meaning..." it always gets me
This song really grows on you, its one you will listen to when this album is older to..
There is also a digital 3CD edition of Human. :II: Nature album available on the internet with the instrumental versions of the songs from CD1.
It is the 4th Nightwish album with an extra CD:
Dark Passion Play (3CD) - instrumental + bonus disc
Imaginaerum (2CD) - instrumental disc
Endless Forms Most Beautiful (3CD) - instrumental + orchestral disc
Human. :II: Nature (3CD) - instrumental disc.
There is also 3rd disc on the mailorder editon of Imaginaerum, but it only contains one bonus track - demo version of Rest Calm ;)
Wonderful reaction and analysis video Chase! I have grown to love this CD. I kind of think of it as music for adults? There is no focus on making this recording about all heavy or any particular style. However each song gives you something intellectually to think about in a very personal way. There are so many layers to this amazing compilation of music. I love the way Tuomas has decided to begin the recording with "Music". Being a musician and making it his life's work it makes so much sense. Not to mention it is what this entire CD and Tuomas' life is all about. Then the journey begins and touches on many if not all aspects of our human condition. Then "Endlessness" as the final song. If you think about the title of the song and the song placement within this CD it presents a wonderful dichotomy. The placement says "The End", but the title and song itself says "There is no Ending"?
And now we come to the lyrical content of the song. It is explains Tuomas', and most likely others within Nightwish' conceptual belief in what occurs when we all reach that final stage of life on this plane of existence. Once you look closer at the lyrics you will see that this is a spiritual song dealing with the concept of death as a crossing over to another plane of existence/nonexistence? The term used in this song as well as in the opening to "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" and mentioned in the chorus to "Sagan", both from the 2015 release "Endless Forms Most Beautiful, is "The Unseen Stream". It's a metaphor for the "flow" of genetic inheritance between species that has been passed down as though in a "stream" from the earliest of lifeforms as a result of evolution. This is why in the conclusion to this song you see the shapes in the gaseous cloud forms as the song slowly fades out.
The message is basically "There is no ending, simply a circular movement to everything in existence. One door closes and another one opens so to speak. Many of Nightwish' members claim to be "Openly Secular" and this song embodies this concept perfectly. I have had people ask me personally "If you don't believe in a God, what do you believe in and how do you understand our place in this earthly existence"? This song answers that question perfectly! Always wonderful to take these journey with you my friend. Love it every time. Till the next one, Have a Damn Good Day. Peace.
Goodness, can't wait for this! Marko shines here, and I'm already excited with your breakdown and analysis! I hope you'll also do the 2nd disc of Human :||: Nature?
I have so much fun watching your Nightwish videos. I love that it's more than a pure "this is so great!" reaction, you're kind and intelligent and educational and enthusiastic and plain adorable sometimes, I'm always looking forward to the next video. I absolutely can't wait to going through every other Nightwish song with you! :)
You should definitely listen to 2nd CD recording yourself with less pauses. I don´t mind if the video is 40 mins long or whatever, I watched the Greatest Show on Earth reaction like it didn´t happen. :) Also I´m looking forward to you listening to things like Sleeping Sun, I Wish I Had an Angel, and so on.
Since these two are on the „Unemployed Blacksmiths“ album by Crewish (the crew of Nightwish), I would love a double reaction to the songs on there. The interpretation by the crew is something else, but still great. Also, buying the CD supports the crew in these hard times.
let it be known "its so strong, its so powerfull its uhm.....nightwish"
Followed by a sigh of resignation.
Nightwish Army will be with you all the way, no matter wherever it leads to... Glad to have found your channel Chase!
I have been waiting for this video for a while now, and you did not disappoint! this is my top song from the album Great video chase. always introduce me to things i seem to miss.
By a close margin the best song on the album. Hard choice, but that chorus almost makes me cry!
The 'clouds and things' are probably taken from the 'pillars of creation', a famous photograph Hubble has made from the Eagle Nebula, a star birth region, where dust forms to new stars.
BTW, I enjoyed that beautifully animated lyric videos (what a great idea) together with Chase' reaction (thanks for that) A LOT... That was a totally new way (for me) of listening to an Album and added even so much more to it (being already a masterpiece without)! GREAT...
The violin at the end gives me goosebumps everytime!
Thank you for the reaction :D
It's insane. It made me feel cold and...kinda...unready
I just noticed: the melody of the word Endlessness as the one for We Were Here at the end of TGSoE! 👀
So glad Nighwish Saturday will continue, I think Chase is glad too 😊. Have you heard the ‘ unemployed blacksmiths ‘ cd ? It’s the nighwish road crew covering 5 nighwish songs. I hope many people will buy it to support the unemployed roadies in these crazy times.
No matter what you do with the second part of the album, can you please react separately to the last song 'Ad Astra'? Not the version from Nightwish channel, which is purely audio (like all of the second disc) but the official music video released by Nuclear Blast, which shows off the partnership between Nightwish and World Land Trust? The music, together with the iconic narration and the moving pictures/video shots from World Land Trust are just breathtaking together.
Thank you for reacting to one of the great album's of our time you have wonderful expertise look forward to the second instrumental part so thanks again chase 🔥🔥
Thank you too!
Those strings at the end had me ♥️ Chase nightwish saturday ( sunday in australia ) is my favorite time of the week.
Aaaah thank you so much. I appreciate you. Favourite time of the week for me too.
Thank you for the supurb content
@@elisalsla7781 always a pleasure
Apologies for the pause 😉 just wanted to say l discovered Nightwish 2 years ago on a reaction channel & have been obsessed ever since. Your channel is definitely the master class ! listening to your analysis my love & respect for their music grows Seeing them live is the goal. Cheers Chase 🌘🌟
@@elisalsla7781 you know what. That made me very happy. Elisa. Thank you very very much
I would love to just see you listen to the second part, especially to "Quiet as the Snow". And I'm pretty convinced that you can't not comment on it :-D. There is awesomeness not only in metal.
Like I said, the instrumenal part would make a nice special, maybe together with someone else through a video call software.
I couldn't agree with you more, Dee Tee! Please Chase, let us experience part two together with you!
Yes yes yes!!! Quiet as the Snow is my second fav from the whole album, it makes me cry and smile at the same time and I get fullbody chills from that too 🥰
I have been unable to choose a favorite song off this album. Any time I begin to think I have one rise up, I hear another song and it grips me.
That said, these two last songs definitely sit well with me and it is always a pleasure to get to the end and hear Tribal and Endlessness.
So much this. Every song has literally been my favorite at some point since the album came out; excluding Procession, I still haven't fully clicked with that one yet. There are so very few albums that get that response from me. Even EFMB took a couple of YEARS to fully appreciate.
I think 2nd guitar is Troy. He in one of the interviews said he did a lot more guitar work on this album and backed up Empu
All the works of Nature which adorns the world.
PLEASE!!
It's such an amazing journey, so well conected to the first album. It'll be awesome.
Cheers from Brazil and have a damn good day!
Thank you Chase for taking us on your journey and at the same time educating us. Most of us ofcourse already knew how awesome it is but the technical details highlighted by you made it even more enjoyable.
Your channel in the meantime has grown even bigger....everyone who watches reactor channels knows who you are. That is well deserved! You didn't chose to put your reactions only available on Patreon or having to be paid for... That i think was a great choice.
I wish that one day you get to interview one of the band members...that would be the icing on the cake (also for us viewers).
With that being said we will ofcourse keep on watching, liking and promoting your video's.
Thanks again and HAVE A DAMN GOOD DAY!!!
I love your analyzes.... Althought I am a Finn I have never listened Nightwish before...
I just love to listen your deep analyzes of the piece...
Thank you so much for listening and commenting
To be honest, your youtube reactions to Nightwish that I unexpected discovered helped me to appreciate this fantastic rock band in his current composition. I am grateful and thank you for that, even the floorgasmes are moments to care. Keep up the good job mate.
Finally!! my favorite song on the album! I cannot wait for the live performance. And of course a phenomenal reaction as usual!
This song at tmr moment is my fav on thr album. It changes every second day thou.
Chase I want to thank you for taking us with your journey.
I loved every episode you did.
You have the gift to let me hear everything there is in a song.
My favourite off the album and quite possibly my favourite song overall.
It is proof that in the "Best Nightwish Singer" debates that it's perfectly acceptable to say Marco.
I'd hazard to say its a masterpiece
Not may song are Epics on their first note. This is one of them. Majestic!
Please do cd2! It's especially interesting to me because you seem to like film music. I really hope you do that.
As far as Nightwish I’d love to see you finish off the Wacken 2013 set list one by one. That was a perfect concert.
Just listened to the album and after hearing and being blown by Endlessness again I had to come back to the reaction again after 5 months to remind myself what you had to say about it 😆
Chase, you are a great car drive companion
Haha thank you
this song will never be performed live. Tuomas said. when marco left they decided that this song will be marco's for ever and not have another version.
Thanks for this whole road, Chase!
I honestly was daunted to listen to this album without someone holding my had and that's exactly what you have provided. Now I CAN listen to the whole album, thanks!
Thoroughly enjoyed your walk thru/discovery of this album, very much looking forward to the continued journey as there is MUCH beauty, yet for you to discover! Well done, Chase!
Love this song. The intro guitar reminds me heavily of guitar work on avenged sevenfold's the stage album. No song in particular, just very similar in feel and emotion. Absolutely fantastic
Plain and Simple : A Masterpiece.
Thanx for the lovely journey together!
Troy has become a second guitarist on many new arrangements for two guitars.
He added the e-bow to the list of instruments too (if you can call it an instrument).
Troy isn't part time. He's playing something on every song. If its not one of the dozen or so instruments he seems to be master of, then he's strumming a guitar.
Since you started this series, I've been waiting to see the joy you'd get from this one. I was not disappointed.
The last choir part is most prettiest moment of the Human part of the album, just lovely. I sure hope Chase that you’ll do some kind of reaction video of the Nature part too. I soooooo want to see your face when you go through those compositions. And thank you for continuing your Nightwish journey with older songs too.
This is one of the most beautiful musical pieces I've heard ever! Thank you Chase for this journey, loved every moment of it. When you listen to them again on your own make sure to delve jnto the lyrics! Have a damn awesome day!
"No, I am not ready" 😂 It is always nice to hear you talking TO the song. 😄 But yeah, keep on going with Nightwish, we will follow for sure 😊👍
Great reaction as always! I love this song and it has one of the most evocative lines I have ever heard in a song: “Tip the reaper to ensure the blade is sharp [...]”. It’s just something about the poetry in it that gets me every time.