Just wait for Poet and the Pendulum(live at Wembley) and The Greatest show on Earth(live from Tampere 2015) both are broken into 5 parts and are emotional rollercoasters that will blow your mind, great watching you again, great live stream, see you next time.
Yeah, they are the real deal.. As for Poet: make sure you do some digging on the background of that masterpiece.. If you know why and how it came to be, that song hits sooo much harder home..
I'm glad that you took another step today, assisting yet to another facet of the band. And the style approached perfectly fits the theme of the song, presented so poetically in the lyrics: the death of romance. Let me tell you a "secret": many Nightwish fans (including myself) have not always listened to metal. Nightwish, as well as other symphonic metal bands, are a "gateway" for us to this musical land. Come with us, and you will enjoy the harmonies of metal :)
I so agree with this so much. I enjoy a good hard metal tune (death and black metal, mostly) just as much as any genre out there. I wonder what she'll think of Shoemaker. Which version would you recommend as a first time listen, gabriel?
Nightwish as a "gateway drug".. That was new one for me.. 😆😅 I started out with Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, DIO, Manowar, Rage Against The Machine, Pantera and Machine Head . In that order 🙂 Those bands sealed me to Metal for life. I loved a lot of other bands as well. But those I mentioned have a high star in my world. Nightwish came up on my radar a few years later when they released the Gary Moore cover "Over the hills and far away" and "Nemo". And the rest is history.
@@mykindamakeup Regarding Shoemaker, the options are: the official lyrics video, the virtual concert from May 2021, and the 3 professionally recorded concerts from 2022, Pinkpop, Hellfest and Deichbrand. For me it is a difficult choice. I would probably recommend Deichbrand 2022, although the recording from the 2021 virtual concert is superb, even without an audience.
@@sulliken77 For me, that's exactly how it was :) I remember listening to some Scorpions ballads with pleasure in my youth, when I attended some party - but it wasn't the music I would have chosen then. My "opening" to the metal genre appeared much more recently, after I passed 40 - 45 years. I remember how much I liked the cover made by Prodigy after Enya (which I adored) and what an inner conflict I was living then because of that!.. Then I started listening to Nightwish, in which I found a certain energy that I started to resonate with, I think , after a certain level of maturity.
I've noticed this, too. I have been a metal fan since I was about 7 or 8, so Nighwish was not by far the heaviest thing I'd heard of. I started out with anything from Led Zeppelin and Queen to Annihilator and Sepultura. When Oceanborn came out I realized I had been craving that classical female voice with heavy power metal and symphony and NW absolutely nailed it. I'd already been into the early years of symphonic metal and power metal, had listened to more progressive stuff (like Dream Theater, Helloween) and also the heavier end of the spectrum (Cradle of Filth, Death) so while many people may not have much exposure to "actual metal" before Nightwish it should be noted that even for people who are perfectly familiar with how heavy music can really get they are still very special in many ways, which I think you agree is true.
Song is about the death of a Romance, not necessarily the actual death of a person. The lyrics to me are about exploring a toxic relationship, acknowledging your own role in creating it, recognizing it, and having the strength to leave it.
Exactly - if you listen closely it's really "O.D. of lies is killing me" as in an overdose, rather than "ode" as in poetry. Marko and Floor are playing the partners in the toxic relationship: Nightwish often include a bit of musical theatre in their arrangements like this (tone follows content too).
@@rosalieelliottofficial If you like exploring music from all over the world I highly recommend The Hu Band. They are from Mongolia. They combine traditional Mongolian instruments and folk music, and throat singing with metal. Start with the song Wolf Totem.
She says, ''those harmonies are dope" I think, "fasten your seatbelt for what's coming", and the reaction did not disappoint! (Looks like we've got another incoming metalhead.)
Love that 3 octave glissando that Floor does in tandem with Marko. The studio version, from the Tarja era, only has his 2 octave slide. This is one of their heavier songs, and one of the few that Emppu really shreds on, as he , and the band , play what is needed for the song. They aren't out there to show off. Marko sings backing or co-lead on a lot of songs, and lead on a few, including The Islander and their cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes. He was lead singer of a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish. Very good breakdown on the lyrics. Yes, the song is about a romance that has died, it's over, time to move on. Song # 11 in this set, GLS was # 13, Storytime #6. You don't need to follow Gabriel's list in order. We do recommend you use his list for links. It's ok to pause, you can go back a few seconds to make sure you don't miss anything before resuming. Recommend Song of Myself next. Gabriel does what he does in memory of Ann Waychoff, this was her favorite song.
Floor Jansen at the time said in an interview that her hardest song to sing was Ever Dream. It's an amazing song, hope you get around to it someday. From the same concert. I'm happy you adressed the fact thta just because something looks or sounds scary doesn't mean that it is. Keep on rocking.
If you really wanted to test yourself The video Pisces from the Ukrainian band Jinjer will test you. There is no vocalist on earth like Tatiana. She is beyond belief. But not for the faint of heart. No vulgarity no Satanism. But I cannot describe her vocals.
1) I love how deep you go into this. Most reactors just watch the thing, say a few words, and that´s it. But you even go through lyrics and try to find the meaning, even though with Tuomas´ poetry it´s tough. 2) I learned from psychologist Jordan Peterson that one has to integrate their shadow, so they cannot be pushed around, and they can stand for themselves. That´s what happens in metal in my opinion. What I´ve seen here in comments are people who can bite, no doubt, but have consciously decided not to. And that´s what make them good, and that´s why the atmosphere in comments is so positive.
Oh snap! I love your comment! And how you just worded that. Yes! That makes a lot of sense. And thank you also for the kind words. I appreciate that a lot
If you need emotion, than you need "Dead Boy’s Poem" or "Everdream". ;-) Dead Boy’s Poem from the Decades Tour is maybe one of my all time favorites from Nightwish. Floor is so good in this song. This women is an another level.
Hi Rosalie, If you like surprises, then try this masterpiece of our Dutch genius Arjen Anthony Lucassen with 11 awesome singers (I won't spoil who they are, but i think you will recognize some of them 😉): Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down. Here is the link to the video: th-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/w-d-xo.html You will be blown away by all the talented musicians and singers! You won't be dissappointed....I PROMISE! Hope to see your reaction to this masterpiece soon and for now....Greetings, stay safe and lots of love from The Netherlands, Martin.
This is metal love song by Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) 💘 Nightwish is Finnish gift to metal music and Floor Jansen is "God's" gift to Nightwish. I cannot say enough about drumming, Jukka here oh man I love his drumming and his style 🥁💕
Thanks for the open mindedness to check these types of songs out. It is just all about the proper vibe for the story of the lyrics. This one is all about a bad relationship coming to the end of the line. Romanticide is all about the death or killing of romance. Time to move on and find a new love. Musical dynamics are one of the keys to great storytelling and emotional impact. There are many softer songs to come. Hang in there. Loved it Rosalie! 🙏🙏 Being into psychology as you are, I will be very interested in your reaction to one of Tuomas' artistic masterpieces, "Poet and The Pendulum". It is loosely inspire by the Edgar Allen Poe story "The Pit and The Pendulum". A psychological horror story. However, before you check it out you should learn a little bit about the backstory. It involves the firing of the 1st Nightwish vocalist Tarja. The original fans loved her for her unique operatic vocal style. The were very unhappy when she was fired and Tuomas was the target of their disappointment and scorn. This song was written in response to the mental anguish and depression that followed. When you are ready, be sure to do the Wembley 2015 version with lyrics. This way you will be able to follow the imagery and poetic metaphors used to convey the emotion and turmoil of the composition.
@@rosalieelliottofficial You're starting the journey with Nightwish, so don't be in a hurry, there's a lot of good stuff to listen to, it would be good to hear Tarja's (first singer) versions before going head and heart into "the poet and the pendulum", so I'll be here for you following until we get there, congratulations for the reactions!
@@rosalieelliottofficial I´ll agree that you should do at least one or two songs with Tarija before doing "Poet and the pendulum" even I also agree that especially from the psychological aspect this song is a "must do" for your channel. My Personal favourites of Tarija performances are "Phantom of the opera - live end of an era", "Sleeping sun - official video" and also to show that Tarija and Floor are still friends the performance of them two in 2013 where they perform Gary Moore´s "Over the Hills". There are two unofficial videos of that song on youtube. Not sure though which one has the better quality but here´s one of them th-cam.com/video/XGwmQk_bBNg/w-d-xo.html You may also notice that they had some issues with Floors mic in that session. They know each other a long while now and if my memory works correct Floor asked Tarija if it´s ok for her if she would join Nightwish. As Tarija and Floor are still friends (in the pandemic they also made some live videos together on Instagram) Toumas and Tarija from my understanding are not so much friends anymore. Hard to say what they exactly think about each other today as both try to not talk to much about it.
You'll always find poetic lyrics with Nightwish, a story, a fantastic composition, even when they're going into something like "Yous is an Empty Hope." It's always artistic. There's such a range in what they do, and it is very, very well thought out, with intricate changes and transitions. Part of the joy of Nightwish, beyond the joy and passion of all of them on stage, and the energy of the crowd, is every time you hear the same song again, you'll find new little details and things to appreciate. Floor's 3 octave glissando might be one of the most impressive things in this song, but you get Empuu able to show a little more of his flair on the guitar, Marco showing one side of his voice, Jukka going to town with the double kick. As you explore more Nightwish, one thing to maybe listen for, among so many, is Empuu's guitar solos. I point that out, because in a lot of metal, it's a real staple for the guitar solos to be really flashy, longer, with a lot of fast notes, "shredding" it. Empuu is really talented, and really understated. His style is more to give the song only what it needs. You'll see melodic solos, as in Ghost Love Score, where he picks up the melody of the vocals for a bit and echoes it. Sometimes he'll be the transition, and the last guitar note will lead directly into the vocal phrase. I think he carries a lot of emotion in the tones he plays, too, like in Nemo. There's a lot more you could focus on, I only raised Empuu here because here, you get to see him shred it a bit more than you might usually. 🙂 Anyway, great reaction!
I recommend for the next NW songs "Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013)" (it is about a Woman calling out for the mystery Love of her life) or "Nightwish - Sahara (Live At Tampa) [HD]" (about a Queen escaping through Sahara from the the pharaoh's wrath) - Both really good songs especially showing Floors voice techniques..
Sahara, I believe, also references an ancient Arabic myth of the 1001 nights (Arabian Nights is the collective work, if I'm remembering correctly). The Pharoah thought that no woman was pure enough for him. The Visir's daughter eventually offered up herself. In order to keep the Pharoah from killing her in her sleep (he had a tendency to behead the former wives while they slept), she would tell him a bedtime story every night, but not tell him the ending until the next morning. Thus, the 1001 nights. I believe I have stated that correctly, please someone correct me if I'm wrong! I'm working off of memory, not checking Google at the moment. I love how Tuomas weaves in literature and myth into his works! It's one of my many favorite things about Nightwish!
Great reaction again Rosalie, particularly your honest comments and insight so thank you for that. Quickly becoming one of our favorite reactors. So looking forward to the next one! You saying Floor is a 'Powerhouse' is a great way of recognizing all of her talent not only vocally but also her stage presence and crowd control and acting the part and looking the part and everything in between... in general it's how she "commands the stage" as others have said, and that's why she's -to me- the absolute best singer out there. Our very own Valkyrie Queen. Cheers!
I love your enthousiam haha. When Tuomas is writing a song he is always imagening how it would be as a little movie. That's why his songs are not standard. Also, when he has finished a song, he is always thinking if he could change it a bit by using other instruments. Therefore it takes him a lot of time to finish an album. Funny you spoke of Shakespeare. From their latest album Human Nature the song "Shoemaker" has a quote from Romeo and Julliet in it. The song is about Eugene Shoemaker, an American geologist and astronomist. He also worked for NASA He wanted to be an astronaut but due to being diagnosed with Addison's disease he was not able to become one. Instead he trained astronauts. In 1997 he died in a car crash in Australia. As a tribute Nasa send a probe with part of his ashes to the moon. He is the only person who is buried on another planet. The quote from R&J is inscribed on on his burial capsule. The last part of the song is made by Floor. It is really a very emotional song! Hope you'll react to it!
The guitar solo by Emppu is the treat of this song. Some fans do know it as can be seen. Marco also shows his capacity to sing growly style and together with Floor to make that awesome summit. The drumming by Jukka is also so grand. Naturally Tuomas makes it all possible. Metal Mozart+Keats+Shakespeare = Tuomas equation is pretty valid.
Another great job young lady. I can hardly wait for you to get around to Nightwish's epic piece, "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Tampere 2015. It's about twenty minutes long but literally flies by in what seems more like five minutes. And speaking of timing...well, we'll wait and let you see for yourself!!!
Great reaction and "think tank moment" afterwards , so you can understand Tuomas's WONDERFUL LYRICS . Every song/melody, has a message behind it. Tuomas is not "only" our METAL MOZART... He's a Poet as well. And...just so you know...; Tuomas composes ALL THE INSTRUMENTS, in every song. And then he sends it to the very talented musicians and singers in London. So Tuomas KNOWS EVERY BACKGROUND NOTE, in everything you as the audience hear on stage. After sending these notes to London Symphony Orchestra, Tuomas travels there and listens to them play his music. And if there's a discrepancy in just "one note"; our Metal Mozart will hear it. 😘 He's so talented!; and of course they ALL ARE. ❤❤❤ You should try listening to "My Walden" next. Just to get Nightwish's AMAZING DIVERSITY. "This mission report was written by Sargeant Emma, Las Vegas Chapter of The Nightwish Army" 🥰🥰🥰 Ps.... I see many of my fellow army-buddies , suggesting "The Poet And The Pendulum" to you, but I think it better if you do a couple of more reactions, before getting into that song. The experience will be better for you, I believe. 😘 Just a thought/suggestion, sent with Looove ❤
Floors got the " Guns" for sure ....she likes to workout 💪 especially during tours . You should watch some of Floors interviews.....very impressive woman .
Rosalie, I luv your reactions and analysis. Good to know that you're approaching Fangirl status towards Nightwish ... Shine on my dear ... Regards from a 73 year old Nightwish fanguy from The Netherlands ...
Great reaction! They are a fantastic band, and the composer/keyboardist Thoumas is genius. Can’t wait for you to see Poet and the Pendulum, and The Greatest Show on Earth!
Very well made point about the stereotypes. I'm into all sorts of music too, but I initially steered myself well clear of any hip hop or rap, thinking it was all bling and guns xD Now I have several favourite artists in these genres. You just never know. Great reaction! Much love.
Great reaction Rosalie! I'm with you in regards to metal. Never wanted to listen to it but as I hear more and more symphonic metal, it is becoming a big part of music I now prefer.
We love it when you don't stop. The facial expression says it all. 😁🤘🤘 This is Nightwish. Since you mentioned Floor's body. She has a small ranch with horses. This woman smashes her fence posts herself with a sledgehammer. Lyrics in metal usually draws its power from people's anger. Nightwish draws the strength more than any other band I know from love. Deep, important messages in the songs when you look behind the poetry.
Hi Rosalie. Great reaction. It's great to see how you're slowly turning into a ('symphonic') metal fan. I knew you had it in you when I first recommended Nightwish to you 😉 Maybe you should check out their Celtic sound next. Try 'I Want My Tears Back' (Buenos Aires). It's an uplifting song, with lovely melancholic lyrics and some wonderful crowd participation. Greetings from the Netherlands.
and you don't see "devil and the deep dark ocean" (live at Buenos Aires) and Marko voice in the incredible "high hopes" :) ! Floor did also great songs at "beste zangers 2019" TV show. The most viewed (19M !): "Phantom of the opera" with Henk Poort (the dutch phantom during several years).
So fun to see/be with you on your journey into metal with Nightwish, thanks for sharing. And regarding Nightwish (Tuomas/keyboardist) songwriting, he is just a master of composition. Called metal Mozart ;) And as an other famous Nightwish reactor says "Nightwish doing Nightwish things..." Looking forward to next one already.
The duet is amazing! You spotted the inflatable pink guitar! With two of the three Musketeers :) Jukka "the pirate", on drums. That glissando! with Marko. The synced fire... You can feel the fun they are having, it's infectious! Killing of the Romance, not the person.
Thanks for another great reaction. To see another side of Nightwish, try My Walden from Wembley 2015. This song includes an intro from the English multi instrumentalist, Troy. He has not been featured in any you've seen so far.
Hi Rosalie. Greetings from UK When I first saw your Ghost Love Score reaction I wanted to follow your journey to listen to more Nightwish songs, and I am so happy that you have decided to do so 😀 I love your intelligence and curiosity, striving to understand the meaning behind the song. Hopefully for every 1,000 listeners you won't get 1,000 different interpretations, but that might happen 🤣 That ascending and descending scale has become known as 'The Banshee Slide' 😁
That look on your face when Marko digs in on his own for the first time - we like to keep all the newbies in the dark about Marko…. Just for the reaction!
Love your reactions Rosalie! I think you are spot on with the lyrics. Still to me it is a pity that many reactors cut off Marko's introduction to this song (just before your video starts), because he explains Romanticide in a funny way. Anyways keep on exploring this huge rabbit hole and keep in mind it has a lot of side branches! One of which that is very dear to me is Ayreon. The Day that the World breaks down would be a good one to start with.
Your facial expressions are priceless and telling it all. As stated in other reactions, you’re in for a treat for the big ones still have to be experienced 🙏
You should check out Floor's solo work. Her song Storm has helped me through some dark times. Also her song Euphoria and her phantom of the opera is fire.
You are a Nightwish metalhead i can se that in your eyes. 😃👍Thank you for a brilliant reaction.❤️ Belive me i was not into any kind of metal.. Then came Nightwish..and everything changed.
Again, such a nice reaction, thank you. I think when you put real musical talents together with this synergy like Nightwish (+ the fans) it will always transcend genre. I am Dutch but I live in Indonesia, so when my friends started to ask me if I watch De Beste Zanger and if I know Floor, I was like, neh, I don’t do Dutch artists. My prejudice (and childish behaviour😂). So when her name kept popping up and I gave Gost Love Score a go to get it over with I was blown away, and I haven’t listened to Metal or Rock since mid 90’s. Now I need to see Nightwish at least 2 time a day😂 Can’t wait for your reaction to Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean, my all time favourite. Not many people react to it. For me it’s Ghost Love Score on steroids and it expresses each band members talent in a very raw way❤
oh interesting. good to know. I get that. There are a few German artists I love and listen to, but otherwise not much german music, so when you discover talent and special music from your mother land (or from around there), it's fun and special indeed :)
Powerful and heavy song and great analysis! I was never into metal but always checked out the lyrics, message or poetry as a story line before I actually checked out.... soon is time for the next piece of art - The Greatest Show On Earth
Love to hear where the RJD sign came from. I've been a metalhead for over 40 years, Today i learned something new. Thanks to everyone whom shared this information
This is my 3rd video I have watched from your channel, I love your musical knowledge, your intilect, your passion. Keep it going, great job. I came late to Nightwish (only a few years ago) they are amazing. Hope you might become a fan I still have not seen them live, hopefully one day.
I think you are Hooked😀. Thanks for the reaction, really like how you talk abouth it all after the video, lots of songs to go, and then there is a Floor Jansen Solo😀
Just started watching through your reactions and honestly. I'm absolutely amazed. Not only are you enjoying your experiences. Your open to exploring new experience and even willing to learn and understand things that seem pretty foreign to you. I'm adoring your reactions and I look forward to seeing many many more
Love what you're doing here... and I'm so glad you found Nightwish 🙂 If you fancy something new, why not check out Ronny James Dio himself while he was singing with Rainbow. Stargazer is a favourite of mine from this era. As a vocalist, I think he'll impress you with his performance.
One of the other elements of what makes Floor so special is not only her voice, but her stage presence, charisma and confidence that comes through when she performs. I think you'll find that a LOT of metal is poetic. Yeah a lot of it deals with darker subjects, but they typically deal with life and the struggles that people face day to day. I think a band you would enjoy for it's very poetic songs that you would probably never think of as poetic song writing is Metallica. Especially their first 4 albums.
I can't get enough watching reactions to songs like Romanticide. Floor is such a versatile singer, an empath as well, bringing these strong emotions into her sound. A perfect match with the emotional, poetic lyrics of Tuomas. Your enthousiasm is really contagious. Thanks!
haha, yeah they are different and cover all genres. if you want happy and pumped up try "I want my tears back" in Buenos Aires, or another couple to get the blood flowing would be their opener from Wembley "Shudder before the Beautiful" and also from Wembley (my favorite) "7 days to the Wolves"
Love the Floor-raid siren in this version! And Jukka bashing the cymbals like they owe him money! Marko's "Woof!" and then the pyros! Great video, great reaction! KUTGW!
Great reaction. I can’t wait to see the next one. You are in for an adventure and I’ll be sure to be here watching it. Much love from the Nightwish army, danish division. 🤘
I found you with Heilung. I stayed for Nightwish. You are in for a treat with Romanticide, it's an angry song, in the best way possible. Marko and Floor going at each other is the best 🔥🔥🔥
I love your description of”metal” singers all RAH lol cracks me up every time. I don’t like screamers either I think a singer should be able to sing. Enjoying your Nightwish journey , would love to see you react to the Acoustic version of “How’s the ❤” very amazing.
You are simply an amazing reactor - open and honest 👍 Maybe you should go for a ballad like: Sleeping Sun from Tampere 2015 (Vehicle of Spirit album) Or Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires 2018. (Decades Album) Both are breathtaking!!
I lived in my Teen yrs in Wacken 30 yrs ago and saw the first invasion! Yes it was a freaking Invasion of thousands of Metalheads in weird costumes. Wacken is a Village 10 Miles away from a City with a Train station and in the middle of nowwhere and very quite. The Metalworld turned everything upside down in Wacken and Villagers are now proud of it.
Floor Jansen from her role in Nightwish or let's say her presence on stage , how she behaves , how she dresses, how she looks , how commanding she is and how self confident she appears (I read she suffered some depression in reality). So all these impressions of her remember me to a Valkyre, wich is basically a Germanic warrior goddes of fate , that chooses who dies on the battlefield to join her ranks in the afterlive. Or Morrigan wich is the Celtic goddess of death(a Crow)...that also decides who dies on the battlefield.
As seems to happen whenever I see a newer live version of a song from Once - my first Nightwish album - I get a whole new appreciation for those songs. So glad you’re enjoying the performances and style of music! :)
This is definitely one of their heavier songs but they do go even heavier. I'm not sure if you would like it because Floor growls in some of them. I think it's great but you might not care for it since it's closer to the screaming. A song that I think you'll really love for its message, Endless Forms Most Beautiful. It's a song that helped me through a hard time in my life. It talks about the wonders of nature, existence, and life, and really is a love letter to how amazing the world is. Metal is a very big genre of music with a lot of fans. Just like with any other fandom there are bad people in it. But the way that many bands can explore the darker sides of humanity and show the anger and frustration at it is really cathartic. A band that you likely wouldn't enjoy but really sings about some of the darkest parts of humanity is Slayer. Now, I'm not suggesting you listen to them, they are very much in the growling screaming sound. That being said, they have songs that tackle genocide and other atrocities in a way that shows the anger towards those events. Metal, from my experience, is actually one of the most supportive communities I've come across. I remember some years back when someone was trampled to death in a hip hop concert but then, it was shown that a similar event almost happened at a metal concert. The band stopped the music to tell the audience to pick the fan up and talked about how that's what we do, we don't trample people because they've fallen, we help them up. It was a really good example of how metal is treated by society at large versus how it actually is.
Well said! And when David ( DISTURBED ); said that, I got "feel good goosebumps" all over..., together with tears in my eyes. THERE'S LOVE IN T'DA HOUSE ❤❤❤ // Emma from the Las Vegas chapter of NIGHTWISH ARMY 😜
I have been to a lot of festivals and concerts from very different genres and i must say the metal community is by far the nicest and best. I have been to metal festivals with 10ths of thousands of people but have never even seen a fight. I can't say that about any of the other genres. The community is warm, friendly, respectful and including.
Rosalie, So love your honesty and openness to explore metal. Your NW reactions are a joy to watch. Looking forward to following you on your NW journey. - new Sub 😁
The day you dive into the lyrics of a song called, The Poet and the Pendulum, by Nightwish, of course, and the way Floor sings the soft, melodic parts, i'm sure you're gonna shed a few tears. This version comes with the lyrics. The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish. HQ with lyrics. Live @ Wembley 2016.
Hi Rosalie I love your reaction videos to Nighwish, my favorite band, and watching you discovering their whole universe. I suggest you check out the acoustic version of "How's the heart", just Floor and Troy with the guitar and backing vocals, that's just incredible.
Just wait for Poet and the Pendulum(live at Wembley) and The Greatest show on Earth(live from Tampere 2015) both are broken into 5 parts and are emotional rollercoasters that will blow your mind, great watching you again, great live stream, see you next time.
Yeah, they are the real deal.. As for Poet: make sure you do some digging on the background of that masterpiece.. If you know why and how it came to be, that song hits sooo much harder home..
Indeed. Do your homework about the poet and have a handkerchief ready... Nobody keeps it dry.
No hurry
This is good advice, please read up about this song before watching it. You'll love it.
"Poet and the Pendulum" needs the reaction to the Wembley version with embedded lyrics in the video
I'm glad that you took another step today, assisting yet to another facet of the band. And the style approached perfectly fits the theme of the song, presented so poetically in the lyrics: the death of romance.
Let me tell you a "secret": many Nightwish fans (including myself) have not always listened to metal. Nightwish, as well as other symphonic metal bands, are a "gateway" for us to this musical land. Come with us, and you will enjoy the harmonies of metal :)
I so agree with this so much. I enjoy a good hard metal tune (death and black metal, mostly) just as much as any genre out there.
I wonder what she'll think of Shoemaker. Which version would you recommend as a first time listen, gabriel?
Nightwish as a "gateway drug".. That was new one for me.. 😆😅
I started out with Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, DIO, Manowar, Rage Against The Machine, Pantera and Machine Head . In that order 🙂 Those bands sealed me to Metal for life. I loved a lot of other bands as well. But those I mentioned have a high star in my world.
Nightwish came up on my radar a few years later when they released the Gary Moore cover "Over the hills and far away" and "Nemo". And the rest is history.
@@mykindamakeup Regarding Shoemaker, the options are: the official lyrics video, the virtual concert from May 2021, and the 3 professionally recorded concerts from 2022, Pinkpop, Hellfest and Deichbrand. For me it is a difficult choice. I would probably recommend Deichbrand 2022, although the recording from the 2021 virtual concert is superb, even without an audience.
@@sulliken77 For me, that's exactly how it was :) I remember listening to some Scorpions ballads with pleasure in my youth, when I attended some party - but it wasn't the music I would have chosen then. My "opening" to the metal genre appeared much more recently, after I passed 40 - 45 years. I remember how much I liked the cover made by Prodigy after Enya (which I adored) and what an inner conflict I was living then because of that!.. Then I started listening to Nightwish, in which I found a certain energy that I started to resonate with, I think , after a certain level of maturity.
I've noticed this, too. I have been a metal fan since I was about 7 or 8, so Nighwish was not by far the heaviest thing I'd heard of. I started out with anything from Led Zeppelin and Queen to Annihilator and Sepultura.
When Oceanborn came out I realized I had been craving that classical female voice with heavy power metal and symphony and NW absolutely nailed it. I'd already been into the early years of symphonic metal and power metal, had listened to more progressive stuff (like Dream Theater, Helloween) and also the heavier end of the spectrum (Cradle of Filth, Death) so while many people may not have much exposure to "actual metal" before Nightwish it should be noted that even for people who are perfectly familiar with how heavy music can really get they are still very special in many ways, which I think you agree is true.
Song is about the death of a Romance, not necessarily the actual death of a person. The lyrics to me are about exploring a toxic relationship, acknowledging your own role in creating it, recognizing it, and having the strength to leave it.
Nailed it....!👍
Exactly - if you listen closely it's really "O.D. of lies is killing me" as in an overdose, rather than "ode" as in poetry. Marko and Floor are playing the partners in the toxic relationship: Nightwish often include a bit of musical theatre in their arrangements like this (tone follows content too).
Wow! What an interpretation!! So well said. Thank you!
@@elvwood very cool! That makes a lot of sense. I’m constantly learning
@@rosalieelliottofficial If you like exploring music from all over the world I highly recommend The Hu Band. They are from Mongolia. They combine traditional Mongolian instruments and folk music, and throat singing with metal. Start with the song Wolf Totem.
She says, ''those harmonies are dope"
I think, "fasten your seatbelt for what's coming", and the reaction did not disappoint!
(Looks like we've got another incoming metalhead.)
I can’t wait for Shoemaker from them. You’ll love it, I’m sure. 😊
Love that 3 octave glissando that Floor does in tandem with Marko. The studio version, from the Tarja era, only has his 2 octave slide.
This is one of their heavier songs, and one of the few that Emppu really shreds on, as he , and the band , play what is needed for the song. They aren't out there to show off.
Marko sings backing or co-lead on a lot of songs, and lead on a few, including The Islander and their cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes. He was lead singer of a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish.
Very good breakdown on the lyrics. Yes, the song is about a romance that has died, it's over, time to move on. Song # 11 in this set, GLS was # 13, Storytime #6.
You don't need to follow Gabriel's list in order. We do recommend you use his list for links.
It's ok to pause, you can go back a few seconds to make sure you don't miss anything before resuming.
Recommend Song of Myself next. Gabriel does what he does in memory of Ann Waychoff, this was her favorite song.
Might be you're giving Gabriël too much credit in the end buddy... Another one maybe 🍻? 😂 Just kidding!
"Ode of lies" should be "O.D. of lies", an overdose of lies.
Superb reaction.
I finally got to experience a Floorgasm live a few months back when Nightwish was in Chicago. Easily in my top 5 concerts of all-time. Unreal.
I was there too. Aside from the heat it was amazing.
Love your reactions; thank you for the Nightwish journey
No matter how intense dark or heavy, Nightwish’s songs are always so listenable. Dope reaction Rosalie 💥💥💥💥
Agreed!! Thank you, Gene 😊
Floor does the ah!ah!ah! vocals in the beginning like the back-up warning from a mobile ICBM launcher!
I would love to see ur reaction of their song "While Your Lips Are Still Red". it's one of the prettiest songs ever in my opinion
Floor Jansen at the time said in an interview that her hardest song to sing was Ever Dream. It's an amazing song, hope you get around to it someday. From the same concert.
I'm happy you adressed the fact thta just because something looks or sounds scary doesn't mean that it is. Keep on rocking.
Great reaction! Love the post music breakdown. Enjoy your journey. The Rabbit holes goes deep. Cheers from the Nightwish UK Army.
He uses the male vocals as the protagonist or bad guy/ evil role. It works well with the songs they do.
If you really wanted to test yourself The video Pisces from the Ukrainian band Jinjer will test you. There is no vocalist on earth like Tatiana. She is beyond belief. But not for the faint of heart. No vulgarity no Satanism. But I cannot describe her vocals.
Please double check lyrics on his song. There are a few tough spots to interpret.
Woah ! The lyrics on Pisces are deep.
excited to check it out very soon! :) stay tuned.
ok good to know. thank you
I have a gift for you. How's the heart, Acoustic. Another gift, Bless the child, Wacken. You're great. I'm glad your friend introduced you to us.
What to say... Floor and Nightwish... EPIC🤘🤘
1) I love how deep you go into this. Most reactors just watch the thing, say a few words, and that´s it. But you even go through lyrics and try to find the meaning, even though with Tuomas´ poetry it´s tough.
2) I learned from psychologist Jordan Peterson that one has to integrate their shadow, so they cannot be pushed around, and they can stand for themselves. That´s what happens in metal in my opinion. What I´ve seen here in comments are people who can bite, no doubt, but have consciously decided not to. And that´s what make them good, and that´s why the atmosphere in comments is so positive.
Straight out of Jung's work
@@DarkpowderUK Yes, Peterson mentions Jung all the time.
Oh snap! I love your comment! And how you just worded that. Yes! That makes a lot of sense.
And thank you also for the kind words. I appreciate that a lot
If you need emotion, than you need "Dead Boy’s Poem" or "Everdream". ;-) Dead Boy’s Poem from the Decades Tour is maybe one of my all time favorites from Nightwish. Floor is so good in this song. This women is an another level.
I concur 👍
Great reaction Rosalie..Get ready, you will be impressed so many more times. They are so awesome. Loving your reactions.
Hi Rosalie, If you like surprises, then try this masterpiece of our Dutch genius Arjen Anthony Lucassen with 11 awesome singers (I won't spoil who they are, but i think you will recognize some of them 😉): Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down. Here is the link to the video: th-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/w-d-xo.html
You will be blown away by all the talented musicians and singers! You won't be dissappointed....I PROMISE! Hope to see your reaction to this masterpiece soon and for now....Greetings, stay safe and lots of love from The Netherlands, Martin.
This is metal love song by Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) 💘 Nightwish is Finnish gift to metal music and Floor Jansen is "God's" gift to Nightwish. I cannot say enough about drumming, Jukka here oh man I love his drumming and his style 🥁💕
Sad that Jukka had to quit as drummer, because his insomnia was too bad.
@@thamor4746agreed😢 his buddy sure did step up though
Thanks for the open mindedness to check these types of songs out. It is just all about the proper vibe for the story of the lyrics. This one is all about a bad relationship coming to the end of the line. Romanticide is all about the death or killing of romance. Time to move on and find a new love.
Musical dynamics are one of the keys to great storytelling and emotional impact.
There are many softer songs to come. Hang in there. Loved it Rosalie! 🙏🙏
Being into psychology as you are, I will be very interested in your reaction to one of Tuomas' artistic masterpieces, "Poet and The Pendulum". It is loosely inspire by the Edgar Allen Poe story "The Pit and The Pendulum". A psychological horror story. However, before you check it out you should learn a little bit about the backstory. It involves the firing of the 1st Nightwish vocalist Tarja. The original fans loved her for her unique operatic vocal style. The were very unhappy when she was fired and Tuomas was the target of their disappointment and scorn. This song was written in response to the mental anguish and depression that followed. When you are ready, be sure to do the Wembley 2015 version with lyrics. This way you will be able to follow the imagery and poetic metaphors used to convey the emotion and turmoil of the composition.
Thank you so much for that suggestion and the information. I’ll make sure to do that. Good to know. This is super helpful
@@rosalieelliottofficial You're starting the journey with Nightwish, so don't be in a hurry, there's a lot of good stuff to listen to, it would be good to hear Tarja's (first singer) versions before going head and heart into "the poet and the pendulum", so I'll be here for you following until we get there, congratulations for the reactions!
@@rosalieelliottofficial I´ll agree that you should do at least one or two songs with Tarija before doing "Poet and the pendulum" even I also agree that especially from the psychological aspect this song is a "must do" for your channel.
My Personal favourites of Tarija performances are "Phantom of the opera - live end of an era", "Sleeping sun - official video" and also to show that Tarija and Floor are still friends the performance of them two in 2013 where they perform Gary Moore´s "Over the Hills". There are two unofficial videos of that song on youtube. Not sure though which one has the better quality but here´s one of them th-cam.com/video/XGwmQk_bBNg/w-d-xo.html
You may also notice that they had some issues with Floors mic in that session.
They know each other a long while now and if my memory works correct Floor asked Tarija if it´s ok for her if she would join Nightwish.
As Tarija and Floor are still friends (in the pandemic they also made some live videos together on Instagram) Toumas and Tarija from my understanding are not so much friends anymore. Hard to say what they exactly think about each other today as both try to not talk to much about it.
You'll always find poetic lyrics with Nightwish, a story, a fantastic composition, even when they're going into something like "Yous is an Empty Hope." It's always artistic. There's such a range in what they do, and it is very, very well thought out, with intricate changes and transitions. Part of the joy of Nightwish, beyond the joy and passion of all of them on stage, and the energy of the crowd, is every time you hear the same song again, you'll find new little details and things to appreciate. Floor's 3 octave glissando might be one of the most impressive things in this song, but you get Empuu able to show a little more of his flair on the guitar, Marco showing one side of his voice, Jukka going to town with the double kick.
As you explore more Nightwish, one thing to maybe listen for, among so many, is Empuu's guitar solos. I point that out, because in a lot of metal, it's a real staple for the guitar solos to be really flashy, longer, with a lot of fast notes, "shredding" it. Empuu is really talented, and really understated. His style is more to give the song only what it needs. You'll see melodic solos, as in Ghost Love Score, where he picks up the melody of the vocals for a bit and echoes it. Sometimes he'll be the transition, and the last guitar note will lead directly into the vocal phrase. I think he carries a lot of emotion in the tones he plays, too, like in Nemo. There's a lot more you could focus on, I only raised Empuu here because here, you get to see him shred it a bit more than you might usually. 🙂
Anyway, great reaction!
Everything they do is so different and yet easily recognisable... and just so good, in a class of its own.
I recommend for the next NW songs "Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013)" (it is about a Woman calling out for the mystery Love of her life) or "Nightwish - Sahara (Live At Tampa) [HD]" (about a Queen escaping through Sahara from the the pharaoh's wrath) - Both really good songs especially showing Floors voice techniques..
Sahara, I believe, also references an ancient Arabic myth of the 1001 nights (Arabian Nights is the collective work, if I'm remembering correctly). The Pharoah thought that no woman was pure enough for him. The Visir's daughter eventually offered up herself. In order to keep the Pharoah from killing her in her sleep (he had a tendency to behead the former wives while they slept), she would tell him a bedtime story every night, but not tell him the ending until the next morning. Thus, the 1001 nights. I believe I have stated that correctly, please someone correct me if I'm wrong! I'm working off of memory, not checking Google at the moment. I love how Tuomas weaves in literature and myth into his works! It's one of my many favorite things about Nightwish!
Great reaction again Rosalie, particularly your honest comments and insight so thank you for that. Quickly becoming one of our favorite reactors. So looking forward to the next one!
You saying Floor is a 'Powerhouse' is a great way of recognizing all of her talent not only vocally but also her stage presence and crowd control and acting the part and looking the part and everything in between... in general it's how she "commands the stage" as others have said, and that's why she's -to me- the absolute best singer out there. Our very own Valkyrie Queen.
Cheers!
thank you very much!! Agreed. It’s the whole package
Love your reactions! I’m like you; not a big metal fan, but amazed by this band. Much love from The Netherlands!🌷🌷🌷
I love your enthousiam haha. When Tuomas is writing a song he is always imagening how it would be as a little movie. That's why his songs are not standard. Also, when he has finished a song, he is always thinking if he could change it a bit by using other instruments. Therefore it takes him a lot of time to finish an album.
Funny you spoke of Shakespeare. From their latest album Human Nature the song "Shoemaker" has a quote from Romeo and Julliet in it. The song is about Eugene Shoemaker, an American geologist and astronomist. He also worked for NASA He wanted to be an astronaut but due to being diagnosed with Addison's disease he was not able to become one. Instead he trained astronauts. In 1997 he died in a car crash in Australia. As a tribute Nasa send a probe with part of his ashes to the moon. He is the only person who is buried on another planet. The quote from R&J is inscribed on on his burial capsule. The last part of the song is made by Floor. It is really a very emotional song! Hope you'll react to it!
The guitar solo by Emppu is the treat of this song. Some fans do know it as can be seen. Marco also shows his capacity to sing growly style and together with Floor to make that awesome summit. The drumming by Jukka is also so grand. Naturally Tuomas makes it all possible. Metal Mozart+Keats+Shakespeare = Tuomas equation is pretty valid.
Maybe after some more exploring you can choose 'Dead Boys Poem' where Tuomas and Floor really bring out the vulnerable side in a huge build up.
Buenos Aires version, that is.
Yup- there is so much beauty in metal
to discover. Keep going down the Nightwish rabbit hole as Gabriel guides.
Enjoy!!!
Great reaction!
Another great job young lady. I can hardly wait for you to get around to Nightwish's epic piece, "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Tampere 2015. It's about twenty minutes long but literally flies by in what seems more like five minutes. And speaking of timing...well, we'll wait and let you see for yourself!!!
This is one of my favs very heavy and Marco kicks ass this band rules need more of this band
Great reaction and "think tank moment" afterwards , so you can understand Tuomas's WONDERFUL LYRICS .
Every song/melody, has a message behind it.
Tuomas is not "only" our METAL MOZART... He's a Poet as well.
And...just so you know...; Tuomas composes ALL THE INSTRUMENTS, in every song.
And then he sends it to the very talented musicians and singers in London.
So Tuomas KNOWS EVERY BACKGROUND NOTE, in everything you as the audience hear on stage.
After sending these notes to London Symphony Orchestra, Tuomas travels there and listens to them play his music. And if there's a discrepancy in just "one note"; our Metal Mozart will hear it. 😘
He's so talented!; and of course they ALL ARE. ❤❤❤
You should try listening to "My Walden" next. Just to get Nightwish's AMAZING DIVERSITY.
"This mission report was written by Sargeant Emma, Las Vegas Chapter of The Nightwish Army"
🥰🥰🥰
Ps.... I see many of my fellow army-buddies , suggesting "The Poet And The Pendulum" to you, but I think it better if you do a couple of more reactions, before getting into that song. The experience will be better for you, I believe. 😘
Just a thought/suggestion, sent with Looove ❤
Floors got the " Guns" for sure ....she likes to workout 💪 especially during tours .
You should watch some of Floors interviews.....very impressive woman .
allwaysed loved when rock bands use orchestras.# deep purple, uriah heep, and others.
Rosalie, I luv your reactions and analysis. Good to know that you're approaching Fangirl status towards Nightwish ... Shine on my dear ... Regards from a 73 year old Nightwish fanguy from The Netherlands ...
That was Floors first time singing these songs. She had just come on as lead singer
Great reaction! They are a fantastic band, and the composer/keyboardist Thoumas is genius. Can’t wait for you to see Poet and the Pendulum, and The Greatest Show on Earth!
Fantastic reaction , I had such a smile watching your face , (od) of lies in here is short for over dose
the power in her voice and kai the drummer
Very well made point about the stereotypes. I'm into all sorts of music too, but I initially steered myself well clear of any hip hop or rap, thinking it was all bling and guns xD Now I have several favourite artists in these genres. You just never know. Great reaction! Much love.
The beauty in here is overwhelming
" Everdream " at the same concert should be next ... absolutely amazing!!
Great reaction Rosalie! I'm with you in regards to metal. Never wanted to listen to it but as I hear more and more symphonic metal, it is becoming a big part of music I now prefer.
We love it when you don't stop. The facial expression says it all. 😁🤘🤘 This is Nightwish.
Since you mentioned Floor's body. She has a small ranch with horses. This woman smashes her fence posts herself with a sledgehammer.
Lyrics in metal usually draws its power from people's anger. Nightwish draws the strength more than any other band I know from love. Deep, important messages in the songs when you look behind the poetry.
That’s so cool!! She is legit!!
I love that they do that. Real emotions and poetry. Love it
P.s. your profile pic is 🔥
@@rosalieelliottofficial Thanks 😁
I like the way you did this reaction. There are only a few that let the whole song play and do the commenting at the end.
Ok, you've just reacted nicely, their heaviest song, almost thrash metal. Everthing else is more melodic, poetic and symphonic. Greetings from Greece!
Well, no, I’d say ‘master passion greed” is the heaviest …
Nightwish is a rare band that is amazing live. I would however recommend the music video for the song “noise” because it explains the song so well.
Hi Rosalie. Great reaction. It's great to see how you're slowly turning into a ('symphonic') metal fan. I knew you had it in you when I first recommended Nightwish to you 😉 Maybe you should check out their Celtic sound next. Try 'I Want My Tears Back' (Buenos Aires). It's an uplifting song, with lovely melancholic lyrics and some wonderful crowd participation. Greetings from the Netherlands.
thank you :) haha yes I just might be. Thank you for the suggestion. Sounds very interesting. I made a note
@@rosalieelliottofficial Here's the link th-cam.com/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/w-d-xo.html
and you don't see "devil and the deep dark ocean" (live at Buenos Aires) and Marko voice in the incredible "high hopes" :) !
Floor did also great songs at "beste zangers 2019" TV show. The most viewed (19M !): "Phantom of the opera" with Henk Poort (the dutch phantom during several years).
So fun to see/be with you on your journey into metal with Nightwish, thanks for sharing.
And regarding Nightwish (Tuomas/keyboardist) songwriting, he is just a master of composition. Called metal Mozart ;)
And as an other famous Nightwish reactor says "Nightwish doing Nightwish things..."
Looking forward to next one already.
The duet is amazing!
You spotted the inflatable pink guitar! With two of the three Musketeers :)
Jukka "the pirate", on drums.
That glissando! with Marko.
The synced fire...
You can feel the fun they are having, it's infectious!
Killing of the Romance, not the person.
Thanks for another great reaction. To see another side of Nightwish, try My Walden from Wembley 2015. This song includes an intro from the English multi instrumentalist, Troy. He has not been featured in any you've seen so far.
Definitely would take her down another side tunnel of the awesome Nightwish rabbit hole
Hi Rosalie. Greetings from UK
When I first saw your Ghost Love Score reaction I wanted to follow your journey to listen to more Nightwish songs, and I am so happy that you have decided to do so 😀
I love your intelligence and curiosity, striving to understand the meaning behind the song. Hopefully for every 1,000 listeners you won't get 1,000 different interpretations, but that might happen 🤣
That ascending and descending scale has become known as 'The Banshee Slide' 😁
That look on your face when Marko digs in on his own for the first time - we like to keep all the newbies in the dark about Marko…. Just for the reaction!
Love your reactions Rosalie! I think you are spot on with the lyrics. Still to me it is a pity that many reactors cut off Marko's introduction to this song (just before your video starts), because he explains Romanticide in a funny way.
Anyways keep on exploring this huge rabbit hole and keep in mind it has a lot of side branches! One of which that is very dear to me is Ayreon. The Day that the World breaks down would be a good one to start with.
I don't think many reactors "cut off" that part, I think many videos of the performance just start after it.
Nightwish is generally just in your face rock and roll. The vocals blend so well. They are in a league of their own.
Your facial expressions are priceless and telling it all. As stated in other reactions, you’re in for a treat for the big ones still have to be experienced 🙏
thank you :) enjoying this journey
You should check out Floor's solo work. Her song Storm has helped me through some dark times. Also her song Euphoria and her phantom of the opera is fire.
You are a Nightwish metalhead i can se that in your eyes. 😃👍Thank you for a brilliant reaction.❤️ Belive me i was not into any kind of metal.. Then came Nightwish..and everything changed.
Again, such a nice reaction, thank you. I think when you put real musical talents together with this synergy like Nightwish (+ the fans) it will always transcend genre. I am Dutch but I live in Indonesia, so when my friends started to ask me if I watch De Beste Zanger and if I know Floor, I was like, neh, I don’t do Dutch artists. My prejudice (and childish behaviour😂). So when her name kept popping up and I gave Gost Love Score a go to get it over with I was blown away, and I haven’t listened to Metal or Rock since mid 90’s. Now I need to see Nightwish at least 2 time a day😂 Can’t wait for your reaction to Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean, my all time favourite. Not many people react to it. For me it’s Ghost Love Score on steroids and it expresses each band members talent in a very raw way❤
oh interesting. good to know. I get that. There are a few German artists I love and listen to, but otherwise not much german music, so when you discover talent and special music from your mother land (or from around there), it's fun and special indeed :)
Powerful and heavy song and great analysis! I was never into metal but always checked out the lyrics, message or poetry as a story line before I actually checked out.... soon is time for the next piece of art - The Greatest Show On Earth
Love to hear where the RJD sign came from. I've been a metalhead for over 40 years, Today i learned something new. Thanks to everyone whom shared this information
This is my 3rd video I have watched from your channel, I love your musical knowledge, your intilect, your passion. Keep it going, great job. I came late to Nightwish (only a few years ago) they are amazing. Hope you might become a fan I still have not seen them live, hopefully one day.
That's a fire one lol
Excited for this new experience of yours 😄
I think you are Hooked😀. Thanks for the reaction, really like how you talk abouth it all after the video, lots of songs to go, and then there is a Floor Jansen Solo😀
Girl I don't know how you can set still during their music! But your expressions are priceless!
Just started watching through your reactions and honestly. I'm absolutely amazed.
Not only are you enjoying your experiences. Your open to exploring new experience and even willing to learn and understand things that seem pretty foreign to you.
I'm adoring your reactions and I look forward to seeing many many more
Thank you very much! That is motivating to hear. I’m having a blast
@@rosalieelliottofficial it's my absolute pleasure. I will definitely be keeping updated on your reactions from now on ☺️
Love what you're doing here... and I'm so glad you found Nightwish 🙂 If you fancy something new, why not check out Ronny James Dio himself while he was singing with Rainbow. Stargazer is a favourite of mine from this era. As a vocalist, I think he'll impress you with his performance.
One of the other elements of what makes Floor so special is not only her voice, but her stage presence, charisma and confidence that comes through when she performs.
I think you'll find that a LOT of metal is poetic. Yeah a lot of it deals with darker subjects, but they typically deal with life and the struggles that people face day to day.
I think a band you would enjoy for it's very poetic songs that you would probably never think of as poetic song writing is Metallica. Especially their first 4 albums.
Floor is not only an Angel !!! but she is also a vocal coach.
I can't get enough watching reactions to songs like Romanticide. Floor is such a versatile singer, an empath as well, bringing these strong emotions into her sound. A perfect match with the emotional, poetic lyrics of Tuomas. Your enthousiasm is really contagious. Thanks!
haha, yeah they are different and cover all genres. if you want happy and pumped up try "I want my tears back" in Buenos Aires, or another couple to get the blood flowing would be their opener from Wembley "Shudder before the Beautiful" and also from Wembley (my favorite) "7 days to the Wolves"
Hiya again Rosalie You picked perhaps one Nightwish's "harshest" songs! and i found your reaction to this curiously fun! Keep the reactions coming!!
Love the Floor-raid siren in this version! And Jukka bashing the cymbals like they owe him money! Marko's "Woof!" and then the pyros! Great video, great reaction! KUTGW!
Great reaction. I can’t wait to see the next one. You are in for an adventure and I’ll be sure to be here watching it. Much love from the Nightwish army, danish division. 🤘
Great reaction, your face was an absolute picture - and much respect for your willingness to push through your negative preconceptions 👍🤘
thank you, Jim. Learning as I go :)
@@rosalieelliottofficial no one can ask more 👍
I found you with Heilung. I stayed for Nightwish. You are in for a treat with Romanticide, it's an angry song, in the best way possible. Marko and Floor going at each other is the best 🔥🔥🔥
LIVE!!!
The complete encapsulation of Metal, all in one song, coming at you soft and gentle, like a Louisville Slugger to the teeth.
I love your description of”metal” singers all RAH lol cracks me up every time. I don’t like screamers either I think a singer should be able to sing. Enjoying your Nightwish journey , would love to see you react to the Acoustic version of “How’s the ❤” very amazing.
Haha glad I’m bringing some laughter. Making a note of your suggestion. Thank you :)
first off this a ROCK band, forget the sub genres. best in 40 years. thanks for your reaction, from Colorado.
You are simply an amazing reactor - open and honest 👍
Maybe you should go for a ballad like:
Sleeping Sun from Tampere 2015 (Vehicle of Spirit album)
Or
Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires 2018. (Decades Album)
Both are breathtaking!!
Thanks so much!! I made a note of your suggestion and will see what I can do
holy crapppp!! that does wake you up!!!
I lived in my Teen yrs in Wacken 30 yrs ago and saw the first invasion! Yes it was a freaking Invasion of thousands of Metalheads in weird costumes. Wacken is a Village 10 Miles away from a City with a Train station and in the middle of nowwhere and very quite. The Metalworld turned everything upside down in Wacken and Villagers are now proud of it.
Would love to see your reaction to KAMELOT - Elizabeth Part 1, 2 and 3 live in Norway. Won't regret!
Good reaction, thank you!
Floor Jansen from her role in Nightwish or let's say her presence on stage , how she behaves , how she dresses, how she looks , how commanding she is and how self confident she appears (I read she suffered some depression in reality). So all these impressions of her remember me to a Valkyre, wich is basically a Germanic warrior goddes of fate , that chooses who dies on the battlefield to join her ranks in the afterlive. Or Morrigan wich is the Celtic goddess of death(a Crow)...that also decides who dies on the battlefield.
As seems to happen whenever I see a newer live version of a song from Once - my first Nightwish album - I get a whole new appreciation for those songs. So glad you’re enjoying the performances and style of music! :)
Yep. You had your 'Now What?' moment as the finishing breakdown started. We all have, by the way. Thanks for continuing your journey!
Awww she's getting it.
This is definitely one of their heavier songs but they do go even heavier. I'm not sure if you would like it because Floor growls in some of them. I think it's great but you might not care for it since it's closer to the screaming.
A song that I think you'll really love for its message, Endless Forms Most Beautiful. It's a song that helped me through a hard time in my life. It talks about the wonders of nature, existence, and life, and really is a love letter to how amazing the world is.
Metal is a very big genre of music with a lot of fans. Just like with any other fandom there are bad people in it. But the way that many bands can explore the darker sides of humanity and show the anger and frustration at it is really cathartic. A band that you likely wouldn't enjoy but really sings about some of the darkest parts of humanity is Slayer. Now, I'm not suggesting you listen to them, they are very much in the growling screaming sound. That being said, they have songs that tackle genocide and other atrocities in a way that shows the anger towards those events.
Metal, from my experience, is actually one of the most supportive communities I've come across. I remember some years back when someone was trampled to death in a hip hop concert but then, it was shown that a similar event almost happened at a metal concert. The band stopped the music to tell the audience to pick the fan up and talked about how that's what we do, we don't trample people because they've fallen, we help them up. It was a really good example of how metal is treated by society at large versus how it actually is.
Well said! And when David ( DISTURBED ); said that, I got "feel good goosebumps" all over..., together with tears in my eyes.
THERE'S LOVE IN T'DA HOUSE ❤❤❤
// Emma from the Las Vegas chapter of NIGHTWISH ARMY 😜
also poet and the pendulum, so very sad but also awesome
I have been to a lot of festivals and concerts from very different genres and i must say the metal community is by far the nicest and best. I have been to metal festivals with 10ths of thousands of people but have never even seen a fight. I can't say that about any of the other genres. The community is warm, friendly, respectful and including.
Rosalie, So love your honesty and openness to explore metal.
Your NW reactions are a joy to watch.
Looking forward to following you on your NW journey.
- new Sub 😁
The day you dive into the lyrics of a song called, The Poet and the Pendulum, by Nightwish, of course, and the way Floor sings the soft, melodic parts, i'm sure you're gonna shed a few tears.
This version comes with the lyrics.
The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish. HQ with lyrics. Live @ Wembley 2016.
Hi Rosalie
I love your reaction videos to Nighwish, my favorite band, and watching you discovering their whole universe.
I suggest you check out the acoustic version of "How's the heart", just Floor and Troy with the guitar and backing vocals, that's just incredible.
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Oh that sounds intriguing. Making a note. Thank you :)
Nice to see you enjoying your journey! If it's not too distracting, all these videos have the option to turn on lyric cations.