The phrase "Eternal Earthrise" is significant because the view from the part of the moon where Shoemaker's ashes reside has the Earth rising on the horizon, but due to the fact moon is in tidal lock with the Earth the view never changes. Forever the Earth appears to be rising. Think if the Earth wasn't spinning in relation to the sun. At certain places the sun would alwasy look as if it were rising other places it would look like it is always setting, but like being stopped in time the sun just sits in that one spot. So too parts of the moon would have an eternal Earthrise.
My mum will join. My son (10) introduced her to Floor through Phantom of the Opera, and the other day she called me and I could hear Storytime in the background. She's 80 :-)
My Ma is in! 88 and still watches "End of An Era" DVD and listens to the Nightwish albums, including Annette's, Tarja's solo albums, as well as watching the live DVD Nightwish concerts with me.
such a good variety of music so powerful and Floor voice towards the end just takes it to another level wow such a beautiful masterpiece with 7 others and 30+ min of nature
Roy Kliffen True on Earth but they do call it capsule in Shoemaker’s case (just checked). I suppose because it’s not your typical container as it needs to be attached to a rocket stage or payload. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/eugene-shoemaker-buried-moon-celestis-nasa
Just looking at your reaction again..you questioned if and how they could play this song live😅 look for the Hellfest or Deichbrand 2022 live videos 😉 you will be excited🤗
You didn't quite get the Latin bits at the end right. The "Laudato Si" and "Ad Astra" bits at the end meant respectively "Praise be" and "To the stars". But there's a little more to it than just that. "Laudato Si" is a phrase taken from St. Francis of Assissi's famous song "The Canticle of the Sun", in which he praises the air, water, fire, sun, planets, animals, etc. as being our brothers and sisters. Death as well. And the most notable line regarding this song was: "Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora Luna e le stelle: in celu l'ài formate clarite et pretiose et belle." which means: "Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful." The term "Ad astra" is used in a variety of places in ancient Latin writings as well as in some modern contexts. Beyond its literal meaning, it implies the accomplishment of something that is practically impossible or very difficult. The first known usage is from Virgil in The Aneid, where he wrote "sic itur ad astra" or "thus one journeys to the stars" with the idea that it is how one accomplishes the impossible, and "opta ardua pennis astra sequi" or "desire to pursue the high (or hard to reach) stars on wings" when Aeneas taunts Turnus in combat. Another origin is Seneca the Younger, who wrote "non est ad astra mollis e terris via" or "there is no easy way from the earth to the stars". After the disaster of Apollo 1 in which three astronauts were killed in a flash fire that destroyed their capsule on the launching pad, a memorial was erected with the phrase "ad astra per aspera" which means "to the stars through hardships".
@@rog2224 'Ardua' is my Christian name & my surname is Latin for 'sea'. My grandfather was Sicilian. -The Country I was born in, New Zealand, are English speakers & they don't care where your name originates from, if you appear different then you become a 'target'. That's why I've always hated my real name! -{Only as I've got older & full of unresolved 'issues' that I learnt I have to face my 'demons' & the 'Issues' that were put on me by others!} I carried so much SHAME for years, I was bullied, ridiculed, singled out for beatings which lead me to leave school @ 12 yrs old. Hence, I have zero eduacation today & a lot of Anger & hate for myself & toward all!
i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any assistance you can offer me
Man, you really need to stop apologizing every time you pause. Your analyses is what makes your reactions so much better than most. The pausing is what we're here for!
I'm always disappointed by rectors who don't pause as often as I feel they're missing out on so many interesting and cool bits. Chase has spoilt me in a completely good way.
@@laalratty I agree with this. I often watch reactors, especially once that are good at analysis, and I go "pause already, that was a good bit!!". That is very satisfying with this channel, when I hear something cool, Chase does too, and he often hears cool bits I didn't realize were done as cool as they were.
As someone who played drums for over 55 years, I am giving a big shout out to Kai. That double bass was incredibly intricate and incredibly perfect for the song. Way to go, Kai Hahto!
I love to watch people with a background in music do reactions, but yours are really my favourite! The respect for the band, the music and the people and story behind the songs and nightwish just ooze through the screen. Also, by listening together with you and listening to your comments en enthusiasm, my love for nightwish just grows! Thank you for that! ❤
Chase after this video I went back and watched all your Nightwish reactions again. I love your knowledge and your humble nature and the respect you show your fans/viewers as well as the bands being reviewed. No one else in the reaction community is doing what your doing. I only learned of Nightwish shortly before you did them, but have become a huge fan and enjoyed the journey that your on. Been subbed since GLS reaction and can't wait to see the rest of the new NW reactions, Cheers!!
I cry like a baby every time I listen to this one, grabbing the tissues and starting the video, I really cannot wait for you to break it down and help me understand why it messes so hard with my emotions! Hint, I love space and science & this hits straight home! 🖤
We stood in the perfect place. They had this movie in the background. When Floor started to sing Laudato si ad astra, there was a sunrise just behind her, and it was so powerful. That was my greatest religious experience ever. This album feels like a psalms for nature and our place in it.
Okay, I have to be perfectly honest here. I am a huge Nightwish Fan since 1998 and I am always a little sceptical when someone is listening to Nighwish for the very first time (as a european it's hard to understand, that anyone from the rock/metal genre doesn't know Nightwish.) Usually I see a lot of people on youtube, just acting because they figured, Nightwish guarantees a ton of likes. But in your case, it doesn't even matter. I really don't care if it is really your first time listening or if it is just for the likes, because your analysis is always on point and that alone deserves a subscribtion. I also really appreciate the fact, that you don't just listen to it because of Floor. Yes Floor is amazing and she is the best thing ever happened to Nightwish. But the entire band is so talented, not even to mention the genius named Tuomas. You are one of the few reactors that really notices the art behind their music and the amazing talent behind it. Heads up and pause as much as you want, as long it is for a good reason.
This song never fails to make me start just ugly sobbing. It's such a great tribute to an amazing man of science. It captures that feeling we all get when we look up at the moon...
Me too. I met Eugene Shoemaker in JPL when I studied.. although I am a rocket scientist, he managed to pull me into the geology with his patient explanations of what he was trying to accomplish. Very emotional, and this song is a fitting tribute to a nice, kindhearted man.
@@ChaseCarneson Tuomas's wife Johanna Kurkela spoke the Shakespeare quote. This album is a real family affair. If you listened to the album by Auri (Tuomas, Troy and Johanna) there were definite hints as to where HUMAN :||: NATURE would go, musically and lyrically.
@@AleksandarGospic Oooh yes. Also, curious about his first reaction when he hears the vocals in Harvest. But Pan and Endlessness, those are my two personal favorites
YES! Love Nightwish, but I'm not very musical myself ( more of a visual / lyrical person), videos like this really open my eyes & show me the things I never would have discovered on my own. Thank you.
@Outi have you heard Nightwish's song Sagan? It was a bonus track with the single Elan from Endless Forms Most Beautiful, but it didn't appear on the album. Yes, it's a tribute to Carl Sagan. th-cam.com/video/1rT38pHbZl0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this review! As a science geek, when I found Nightwish a few years ago I was overjoyed. There is no other lyrical music about science to this depth that I know of. Their symphony, "The Greatest Show On Earth" remains as their crowning achievement on this. BTW, the Shakespeare quote, mid-song, refers to the fact that we are all made of starstuff... the heavier elements in our body come from stellar fusion and from cataclysmic stellar events like supernovas. When you think about this, it is very profound.
Repeating what I wrote in the live comments; regarding Troy's vocals, if you get around to "How's the Heart?", would you *please* include the acoustic version and do a "double-header" reaction if you will? Pretty please, with a cherry on top? :-)
Last time I saw Nightwish, Floor (and the rest of them) was able to deliver exactly the same energy at the end as she did at the beginning. She has unbelievable vocal stamina. So please don't be too concerned where they decide to fit this in the concerts. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember Tuomas describing her as, not the third singer, but the final singer with the band.
Good Lord, Chase. You are the smartest, most musically sensitive and attuned reactor I know of. You pick up sounds and techniques on first listen that I haven't even picked up on with repeated listenings. Well done.
My god, Chase ( and I'm atheist ). Once I'm a grandparent, I will have my grand children to watch your reactions. They are so educational. The way you disconstruct the songs and point the details and complexitys is astonishing. I've listen to Human.:|:./Nature a few hundred times by now, but your analisys to it's songs take them to a higher level. Thanks, Chase, for these wonderful moments.
9:47 I've seen your breakdown of Endlessness before this one and I already have learnt when you will get surprised to the twists and turns of Nightwish. :D
In a time when science is under attack from so many sides, it is so wonderful that a group like Nightwish put the effort into honouring scientists. Wonderful reaction Chase!
"This would be a difficult song to sing live...Which makes want to see it live even more". OH yes! Me too. If anybody can do it this band could! I think this is the most beautiful song they do. PS I still don't know how you get through Nightwish with Floor without tears . This one has salt water running down my face in copious amounts.
They have done it live ... check out the Hellfest 2022 video. And yes, it was tough to sing, even for Floor... she wasn't satisfied with the studio takes, and re-recorded it at home until she felt that she had it right. When Floor Jansen finds it difficult, it's likely that nobody else can sing it at all - and Tuomas could not have written it as he did without hearing her voice in his head.
Outstanding reaction as always ! The thoughtfulness and deep understanding for their music is remarkable. This song has great meaning for me as my Grandfather was a great fan of Eugene Shoemaker and would share many beautiful stories about the stars with me .. Paul and I so look forward to these reactions, you Sir are anomaly ! Absolutely Brilliant thank you !
I like it how they also introduce the exotic instrument used in the song in the lyrics! Or maybe the lyric was first and they then had to play it, too. Hammered dulcimer, if I have understood correctly.
I love what you said about the transition to the almost Siren/Alarm sound !! When I get to this part, I feel like the Danger of SPACE, even the dangerous act of getting to the Moon... But then the high notes, like a HEAVENLY Song....and then eternally at REST on the Moon !!! I cry every single time 💔😢 but a worshipping-type Cry !!! IT'S just amazing and so are You ❤️. Absolutely wonderful reaction, worth waking up early on a Saturday... ALWAYS !!! Thanks, Chase .
He was also accepted into the astronaut program, but before he could go up, he was diagnosed with a congenital disorder so he couldn't go. His biggest wish was to go to the moon and hammer on some rocks. That's why he was given the honour of his ashes being sent to the moon. The quote from Romeo and Juliet, which was read by Thomas's wife' Johanna, was on a plaque that was on the vessel that took his ashes to the moon. Can't wait for the skeleton dance when you get to it.
The awesome thing was, even after he had been diagnosed, he stayed in the astronaut program to complete the training with his team-mates - despite knowing that they would be going where he could not - so as not to disrupt their training.. He was originally slated to be the first civilian scientist to go. He is the only person ever interred on another celestial body (although a few have been shot blindly into space), and lies near the lunar south pole, in the crater that bears his name.
Eugene Shoemaker is looking at the stars. But he also watches the earthrise everyday, he can see the earth as one, global, without countries or borders. Earth is our home, of the whole humanity. "Laudato si" is also the name of an enzyklika of pope Franziskus from 2015 about "concern for the commonly used house (earth)". It is about the protection of this house against exploitation and enviromental pollution, climate change, water ressources, the loss of biological diversity, degradation of living quality and social descent, global social inequity and the weakness of the reactions. It can not be ruled out, that someone like Tuomas has not thought about this too. The shakespeareian quota is spoken by tuomass wife johanna kurkela. It is engraved on the urn, which contains shoemakers ashes on the moon. johanna, troy and tuomas have founded a band called Auri, their debutalbum came out in 2018. thank you for your efforts and reaction and have a great weekend.
Excellent reaction to and analysis of this amazing song. I agree with your comment about the intelligence of the song writing and the lyrics. Nightwish is the band for smart people - hey, not just because I like them!
I saw an interview with Floor where she said that she didn't really nail that final section until after they'd finished all the recording and she was back. When she got the 'tapes' with the choir, she tried it again in her own studio and finally got it. She says that piece took her voice to another level.
Your right its a very hard song to sing live, i did hear Floor say in a interview herself that this is not a concert song, but if the fans wanted them to perform it, then they get it, and yes i think the fans do want to..lol
Always a pleasure, Chase, to enjoy your first listen to these incredible songs with you. I have loved Nightwish's music for a number of years now and this new album is really special....your breakdowns of why and how it's put together, making it so special is priceless, thank you!!
Hi. For the first time, since youtube was created, I have subscribed a channel. As a fan of Nightwish, I have come to appreciate their music more and more based on your explanations and clarity of information. Congratulations and all the best :). Best regards to all the Nightwish fans from sunny Portugal
That was a great reaction, again. I loooooove the ending of this song. Floor said they didn't expect such a huge reaction from the fans on this song and that live it's going to a real challenge but I mean... this has to be done live. I think it's going to change the Holy Trinity of Nightwish songs into a Holy Quartet.
Great reaction. But one thing no one seems to pick up is how the first sections are structured lyrically. Floor in the beginning seems to be singing about / towards Eugene describing where he rests and what that means and the gentle Troy section (that is him singing, recognise his voice from his solo albums) seems to be the voice of Eugene responding and urging us on to come back to where he is. The whole song is almost a clarion call to inspire us to start exploring the universe as humans again and not leave it to probes and satellites.
This gonna be STELLAR!!!!! And by the way, I know a lot of people already said that, but when becomes to How's the Heart song, please make a double reaction with lyrics video and acoustic version on planet rock... Floor, Troy and an acoustic guitar... What could go wrong? What could surprise us? Just a regular song video with a guy, a girl and a guitar... lol
YES!!! Agree! Double reaction time for How's the Heart!! Here's the link to the lesser viewed acoustic version: th-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/w-d-xo.html And then the Official Lyric version: th-cam.com/video/F8vuyd9M2LU/w-d-xo.html
This song...legit...makes me cry every time I hear it. Ugh. It is so beautiful and full of so much emotion. Floor hits those notes at the end and I lose it everytime. Lol. It is of course in honor of Eugene Shoemaker, but the underlying meaning for me is about loss and grief. The man male vocalist is Troy and the color and texture in his voice is lovely. It’s amazing to hear him on more tracks. Harvest (the next song) is Troy front and center. Have a damn good day!
Not such a big fan of Troy as a singer myself. I find his singing very monotonous. I like it in this song and Harvest but I think that is clever writing by Tuomas knowing the limitations of his singers. Marco is on another level in comparison which made it odd that they would use Troy so much on this album. The Hows the Heart "acoustic" is an example that doesn't work for me.
I found you in your reaction of Noise. Instantly loved your reaction. I instantly went to your channel subscribed and have just finished watching every reaction to Nightwish and I fucking love your reactions more and more. So far I haven't seen anyone doing this indeept analysis of their songs and the speed you find stuff are amazing. Damn I have been listening to Nightwish since 1998 and I can still find new things. Keep up your fantastic work here and have a damn good day!
I remember going out with my telescope and watching Comet Levi-Shoemaker hitting Jupiter and this brings back those memories and that feeling of awe watching it happen.
Not all of us out here have been with Nightwish all that long. I, myself, just began listening about 6 months ago, and I know there are many others that are relatively new. After listening to my first song, "Ghost Love Score", as many I said "where has this group been, or where have I been, I'm 74. Aside from just the listening pleasure, I find it important to learn more about how Tuomas's thinking went into all this. And appreciating the wonderful abilities of all the members. I have no musical training, aside from the volume knob, so your comments are helping me to understand more as I listen over and over to their works of art.
In interview Floor Jansen said she do not sing end of song live. It takes many time to get it right in studio and she do not want to spoil song in concert.
To break the rules, first you need to master them. I'd say Nightwish have... I only wish I do something with my life that's important enough for a band to dedicate a song to it.
Dear Chase.(A Special thanks, 💖 See below) Once more, "stellar" 😎 reaction. I had seen this video prior, but had no real understanding of it. 🌟Now feel elated and enlightened. 🤗 😍 A stunning piece of music. Love the Harpsichord(??). Can't wait for the next one. 💕☺️👍You're the BEST !!! Late comment as my cat, my precious touchstone, Midget, only 10 years old, died at home yesterday of Lymphoma. Have not even cried yet. 🥺 Just numb! Even though I still don't cry, I felt something very beautiful & that was good. Thank you so much. 💕👍💕 You're a 🌟.
Floor say that the last bit (Laudato Si ) take her and Tuomas weeks to get it right !! they try and try ,, then Floor got it and went/run to Tuomas like EUREKA !! i got it !!! Take care .
Thanks for this mate. You have very quickly become one of my favourite 'reactors'. I don't actually think that's a fair term for what you are doing because you actually educate as well. This song is just all kinds of epic. As a relatively new Nightwish fan, you content has given me an even greater appreciation for how good these guys really are. On a side note, I would also love to see you react to, or if you've heard them before, review some of Tool's music. You really are super helpful in appreciating the intricacies of music. Love your work mate. Will definitely pick up some of your merch. Cheers from Melbourne.
hey, i agree with the Floor interview, BUT what would be the best if you ask me is if Chase could interview Tuomas bc Chase is always referencing his brilliance as a writer and as a composer. So my vote is lets go big!!!! lets get both of them!!! Nuclear Blast.....Do you have your ears on?????? fingers crossed!!!
Honestly, out of all reaction channels I follow, yours is definitely my favorite, specially because of your detailed analysis. Keep it up and keep reacting to Nightwish please ! Greetings from Costa Rica !
Oh man, I was waiting for you to get to this composition - I don't call them songs anymore, they are way more - because I knew you would like it and annotate it in the most marvelous way. Thank you once more for your reaction, yours are for sure the best out there! Kindest regards, Wim
A couple things I love in this one that you didn't mention (as ever, not a criticism; there's just too much going on for one person to register it all, and you get more in one listen than I or most anybody gets in ten): 1. I'm a bit of a nerd for time signatures. In the verse (busy vocals alternating with busy instrumentation) it goes as 2 bars of 3 then 2 bars of 4. I can't actually make out if it's 3/4 or 6/8, followed by 4/4, but either way it's interesting. 2. At the very end, the two different vocal lyrics blend so well together. "Laudato" and "ad astra" share the same vowel focus, and apart from the sibilant "l" and "s", so easy to ignore, they also share the same consonants - the "d" and "t". So they blend magically. I think it's just ingenious writing to pair them.
Dude, just a quick note your reactions are in Australia. We shall promote your professional and easy to understand reactions as much I can down here mate. Keep smashing out your Insightful and easy to understand analysis on each reaction you do.
I saw Nightwish live a few weeks ago. 6 months pregnant and Floor just nails this piece seemingly effortlessly.
The phrase "Eternal Earthrise" is significant because the view from the part of the moon where Shoemaker's ashes reside has the Earth rising on the horizon, but due to the fact moon is in tidal lock with the Earth the view never changes. Forever the Earth appears to be rising.
Think if the Earth wasn't spinning in relation to the sun. At certain places the sun would alwasy look as if it were rising other places it would look like it is always setting, but like being stopped in time the sun just sits in that one spot. So too parts of the moon would have an eternal Earthrise.
"Symphonic metal: Removing the harshness but keeping the power". Perfect description, thanks for that!
What an absolutely beautiful, well constructed song. I need to start a granny Nightwish army - "The Grarny" :-)
LOVE YOU MUMSY ❤️
My mum will join. My son (10) introduced her to Floor through Phantom of the Opera, and the other day she called me and I could hear Storytime in the background. She's 80 :-)
If my mom were still alive, she would've loved to join you 😊 Tonight, we've witnessed the birth of the new division of Army.
My Ma is in! 88 and still watches "End of An Era" DVD and listens to the Nightwish albums, including Annette's, Tarja's solo albums, as well as watching the live DVD Nightwish concerts with me.
@@damienmaynard8892 I love it, we have a our own Granny army.
such a good variety of music so powerful and Floor voice towards the end just takes it to another level wow such a beautiful masterpiece with 7 others and 30+ min of nature
The Romeo & Juliet bit is not there by accident : it was actually written on the capsule/box (?) carrying Eugene’s ashes to the moon 🌙
Urn may be the word you're looking for. :)
Roy Kliffen True on Earth but they do call it capsule in Shoemaker’s case (just checked). I suppose because it’s not your typical container as it needs to be attached to a rocket stage or payload.
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/eugene-shoemaker-buried-moon-celestis-nasa
@@korrilis pretty sure it was a polycarbonate urn inside the capsule
And on the urn with his ashes was the part of Romeo and Juliet recited in the song
Just looking at your reaction again..you questioned if and how they could play this song live😅 look for the Hellfest or Deichbrand 2022 live videos 😉 you will be excited🤗
You didn't quite get the Latin bits at the end right. The "Laudato Si" and "Ad Astra" bits at the end meant respectively "Praise be" and "To the stars". But there's a little more to it than just that.
"Laudato Si" is a phrase taken from St. Francis of Assissi's famous song "The Canticle of the Sun", in which he praises the air, water, fire, sun, planets, animals, etc. as being our brothers and sisters. Death as well. And the most notable line regarding this song was:
"Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora Luna e le stelle:
in celu l'ài formate clarite et pretiose et belle."
which means:
"Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful."
The term "Ad astra" is used in a variety of places in ancient Latin writings as well as in some modern contexts. Beyond its literal meaning, it implies the accomplishment of something that is practically impossible or very difficult. The first known usage is from Virgil in The Aneid, where he wrote "sic itur ad astra" or "thus one journeys to the stars" with the idea that it is how one accomplishes the impossible, and "opta ardua pennis astra sequi" or "desire to pursue the high (or hard to reach) stars on wings" when Aeneas taunts Turnus in combat. Another origin is Seneca the Younger, who wrote "non est ad astra mollis e terris via" or "there is no easy way from the earth to the stars".
After the disaster of Apollo 1 in which three astronauts were killed in a flash fire that destroyed their capsule on the launching pad, a memorial was erected with the phrase "ad astra per aspera" which means "to the stars through hardships".
Per Ardua Ad Astra is also the motto of the Royal Navy.
@@rog2224 'Ardua' is my Christian name & my surname is Latin for 'sea'. My grandfather was Sicilian.
-The Country I was born in, New Zealand, are English speakers & they don't care where your name originates from, if you appear different then you become a 'target'.
That's why I've always hated my real name!
-{Only as I've got older & full of unresolved 'issues' that I learnt I have to face my 'demons' & the 'Issues' that were put on me by others!}
I carried so much SHAME for years, I was bullied, ridiculed, singled out for beatings which lead me to leave school @ 12 yrs old. Hence, I have zero eduacation today & a lot of Anger & hate for myself & toward all!
@@rog2224 Royal Air Force, not navy :)
Great piece of information, thank you!
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That Laudato Si segment never fails to give me goosebumps and tears in my eyes.
Every time
Every single time man..
Never fails!
Man, you really need to stop apologizing every time you pause. Your analyses is what makes your reactions so much better than most. The pausing is what we're here for!
BullFrog hear! hear! We are here for the outstanding analysis....
Totally agree!
I'm always disappointed by rectors who don't pause as often as I feel they're missing out on so many interesting and cool bits. Chase has spoilt me in a completely good way.
Just a habit now but I hear you. Thank you for this.
@@laalratty I agree with this. I often watch reactors, especially once that are good at analysis, and I go "pause already, that was a good bit!!". That is very satisfying with this channel, when I hear something cool, Chase does too, and he often hears cool bits I didn't realize were done as cool as they were.
The spoken part of this song is done by Johanna Kurkela, she's Tuomas beautiful wife
Lifetime of adventure is a must by Johanna.
And a great vocalist
damn, youre not lying she's gorgeous. haha, and she's a singer, might have to check her out
Her voice is angelic. And her violin playing is divine as well. I'm loving their group Auri.
I absolutely love how the instrumental break went into variations of the primary theme of the song. Brilliant composition by Tuomas there.
Praise be to you, to the stars
For you are one with the stars 🌟
And pause button shall be thy best friend.
World without end, amen.
@@SandraNelson063 Our Eugene - who ain't in Heaven - hallowed be thy name!
@@ChrisPage68 The sands of time for me are running looooooooowww
@@juliettemcgee9055 Juliet(te), where are thy love Romeo?
@@leemoseley1120 pushed him off the balcony for Floor.
Saw it performed twice in Los Angeles. It was just as magnificent as the recording. It stirs your soul. Floor is phenomenal.
As someone who played drums for over 55 years, I am giving a big shout out to Kai. That double bass was incredibly intricate and incredibly perfect for the song. Way to go, Kai Hahto!
I think to be at this level talent and hard work is not enough. These people have music living in their souls
Its about 15 years ago when i find this unbelivelible croup, every song have some meaning, cant get over that.
I love to watch people with a background in music do reactions, but yours are really my favourite! The respect for the band, the music and the people and story behind the songs and nightwish just ooze through the screen.
Also, by listening together with you and listening to your comments en enthusiasm, my love for nightwish just grows! Thank you for that! ❤
Love this comment. Thank you Nanda
Chase after this video I went back and watched all your Nightwish reactions again. I love your knowledge and your humble nature and the respect you show your fans/viewers as well as the bands being reviewed. No one else in the reaction community is doing what your doing. I only learned of Nightwish shortly before you did them, but have become a huge fan and enjoyed the journey that your on. Been subbed since GLS reaction and can't wait to see the rest of the new NW reactions, Cheers!!
I appreciate that and I appreciate you!!!
Oh, it's not just me then. . . . . . . . .
I love Chase also with GLS, i directly subt
I cry like a baby every time I listen to this one, grabbing the tissues and starting the video, I really cannot wait for you to break it down and help me understand why it messes so hard with my emotions! Hint, I love space and science & this hits straight home! 🖤
12:24 I've seen it live. And I've never cried that openly in a crowd before. That was one of the most powerful experiences I've ever had.
We stood in the perfect place. They had this movie in the background. When Floor started to sing Laudato si ad astra, there was a sunrise just behind her, and it was so powerful. That was my greatest religious experience ever. This album feels like a psalms for nature and our place in it.
Okay, I have to be perfectly honest here. I am a huge Nightwish Fan since 1998 and I am always a little sceptical when someone is listening to Nighwish for the very first time (as a european it's hard to understand, that anyone from the rock/metal genre doesn't know Nightwish.) Usually I see a lot of people on youtube, just acting because they figured, Nightwish guarantees a ton of likes. But in your case, it doesn't even matter. I really don't care if it is really your first time listening or if it is just for the likes, because your analysis is always on point and that alone deserves a subscribtion.
I also really appreciate the fact, that you don't just listen to it because of Floor. Yes Floor is amazing and she is the best thing ever happened to Nightwish. But the entire band is so talented, not even to mention the genius named Tuomas. You are one of the few reactors that really notices the art behind their music and the amazing talent behind it. Heads up and pause as much as you want, as long it is for a good reason.
Your absolutely right that a lot of reactors are acting for likes,they dont know anything about the band,or theire music.
Chase is the best together with tank,they understand the music and being themselves.
Oh man! I totally concur!
This song never fails to make me start just ugly sobbing. It's such a great tribute to an amazing man of science. It captures that feeling we all get when we look up at the moon...
Me too. I met Eugene Shoemaker in JPL when I studied.. although I am a rocket scientist, he managed to pull me into the geology with his patient explanations of what he was trying to accomplish. Very emotional, and this song is a fitting tribute to a nice, kindhearted man.
This is the one, I think most have been waiting for, and I can't wait :)
Hope it lives up to the expectation.
@@ChaseCarneson believe me it will...and more, you haven't heard Floor like this before.
@@Piia2023 I can't wait for Pan and Endlessness :)
@@ChaseCarneson Tuomas's wife Johanna Kurkela spoke the Shakespeare quote. This album is a real family affair. If you listened to the album by Auri (Tuomas, Troy and Johanna) there were definite hints as to where HUMAN :||: NATURE would go, musically and lyrically.
@@AleksandarGospic Oooh yes. Also, curious about his first reaction when he hears the vocals in Harvest. But Pan and Endlessness, those are my two personal favorites
YES! Love Nightwish, but I'm not very musical myself ( more of a visual / lyrical person), videos like this really open my eyes & show me the things I never would have discovered on my own. Thank you.
@Outi have you heard Nightwish's song Sagan? It was a bonus track with the single Elan from Endless Forms Most Beautiful, but it didn't appear on the album. Yes, it's a tribute to Carl Sagan. th-cam.com/video/1rT38pHbZl0/w-d-xo.html
@@MsCatstaff No I haven't, thank you for the tip :)
@@outi3852 Glad I could help! :-)
Thanks for this review! As a science geek, when I found Nightwish a few years ago I was overjoyed. There is no other lyrical music about science to this depth that I know of. Their symphony, "The Greatest Show On Earth" remains as their crowning achievement on this. BTW, the Shakespeare quote, mid-song, refers to the fact that we are all made of starstuff... the heavier elements in our body come from stellar fusion and from cataclysmic stellar events like supernovas. When you think about this, it is very profound.
Repeating what I wrote in the live comments; regarding Troy's vocals, if you get around to "How's the Heart?", would you *please* include the acoustic version and do a "double-header" reaction if you will? Pretty please, with a cherry on top? :-)
I find I much prefer the acoustic version. It's lovely!
@@SandraNelson063 I do as well, but I felt like I shouldn't recommend ignoring the album version and going exclusively for the acoustic one.
I second this
so much yes to this, the acoustic version is amazing, maybe release the album reaction on saturday and do the acustic one for a sunday surprise? :)
I like this idea
Last time I saw Nightwish, Floor (and the rest of them) was able to deliver exactly the same energy at the end as she did at the beginning. She has unbelievable vocal stamina. So please don't be too concerned where they decide to fit this in the concerts. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember Tuomas describing her as, not the third singer, but the final singer with the band.
He did. He mentioned that if Floor would leave, then he would end Nightwish.
Shoemaker😁
To see this performed live is on my bucket list
Praise be to the stars.
Good Lord, Chase. You are the smartest, most musically sensitive and attuned reactor I know of. You pick up sounds and techniques on first listen that I haven't even picked up on with repeated listenings. Well done.
My god, Chase ( and I'm atheist ). Once I'm a grandparent, I will have my grand children to watch your reactions. They are so educational. The way you disconstruct the songs and point the details and complexitys is astonishing. I've listen to Human.:|:./Nature a few hundred times by now, but your analisys to it's songs take them to a higher level. Thanks, Chase, for these wonderful moments.
This made my heart veyr warm. Thank you so much!!!
9:47 I've seen your breakdown of Endlessness before this one and I already have learnt when you will get surprised to the twists and turns of Nightwish. :D
CHASE i wil link youre reaction strait on the nightwish famile group, after premiere, the army loves youre reactions
Hi, are you Tunisian from Tunisia?
I appreciate you.
@@einstfr no i from the netherlands, Floor country
@@ChaseCarneson we appreciate youre way if reaction, i only want more fans of the army check youre channel out
@@marcel021065 Oh, there are some mates not checking this??
In a time when science is under attack from so many sides, it is so wonderful that a group like Nightwish put the effort into honouring scientists. Wonderful reaction Chase!
I don't know how many times (hundreds) I have heard this song, but now first time I heard that siren kind guitar riff. Thank you.
Happy to help. Glad you're enjoying them.
"This would be a difficult song to sing live...Which makes want to see it live even more". OH yes! Me too. If anybody can do it this band could!
I think this is the most beautiful song they do.
PS I still don't know how you get through Nightwish with Floor without tears . This one has salt water running down my face in copious amounts.
They have done it live ... check out the Hellfest 2022 video. And yes, it was tough to sing, even for Floor... she wasn't satisfied with the studio takes, and re-recorded it at home until she felt that she had it right. When Floor Jansen finds it difficult, it's likely that nobody else can sing it at all - and Tuomas could not have written it as he did without hearing her voice in his head.
Outstanding reaction as always ! The thoughtfulness and deep understanding for their music is remarkable. This song has great meaning for me as my Grandfather was a great fan of Eugene Shoemaker and would share many beautiful stories about the stars with me .. Paul and I so look forward to these reactions, you Sir are anomaly ! Absolutely Brilliant thank you !
I like it how they also introduce the exotic instrument used in the song in the lyrics!
Or maybe the lyric was first and they then had to play it, too.
Hammered dulcimer, if I have understood correctly.
I love what you said about the transition to the almost Siren/Alarm sound !! When I get to this part, I feel like the Danger of SPACE, even the dangerous act of getting to the Moon... But then the high notes, like a HEAVENLY Song....and then eternally at REST on the Moon !!! I cry every single time 💔😢 but a worshipping-type Cry !!! IT'S just amazing and so are You ❤️. Absolutely wonderful reaction, worth waking up early on a Saturday... ALWAYS !!! Thanks, Chase .
@Gayle Eidson : Oh, I love your interpretation of the latter part of the song! 👍 Fits well with the story and concept.
He was also accepted into the astronaut program, but before he could go up, he was diagnosed with a congenital disorder so he couldn't go. His biggest wish was to go to the moon and hammer on some rocks. That's why he was given the honour of his ashes being sent to the moon.
The quote from Romeo and Juliet, which was read by Thomas's wife' Johanna, was on a plaque that was on the vessel that took his ashes to the moon.
Can't wait for the skeleton dance when you get to it.
The awesome thing was, even after he had been diagnosed, he stayed in the astronaut program to complete the training with his team-mates - despite knowing that they would be going where he could not - so as not to disrupt their training..
He was originally slated to be the first civilian scientist to go.
He is the only person ever interred on another celestial body (although a few have been shot blindly into space), and lies near the lunar south pole, in the crater that bears his name.
Eugene Shoemaker is looking at the stars. But he also watches the earthrise everyday, he can see the earth as one, global, without countries or borders. Earth is our home, of the whole humanity.
"Laudato si" is also the name of an enzyklika of pope Franziskus from 2015 about "concern for the commonly used house (earth)". It is about the protection of this house against exploitation and enviromental pollution, climate change, water ressources, the loss of biological diversity, degradation of living quality and social descent, global social inequity and the weakness of the reactions. It can not be ruled out, that someone like Tuomas has not thought about this too. The shakespeareian quota is spoken by tuomass wife johanna kurkela. It is engraved on the urn, which contains shoemakers ashes on the moon. johanna, troy and tuomas have founded a band called Auri, their debutalbum came out in 2018. thank you for your efforts and reaction and have a great weekend.
Excellent reaction to and analysis of this amazing song. I agree with your comment about the intelligence of the song writing and the lyrics. Nightwish is the band for smart people - hey, not just because I like them!
I saw an interview with Floor where she said that she didn't really nail that final section until after they'd finished all the recording and she was back. When she got the 'tapes' with the choir, she tried it again in her own studio and finally got it. She says that piece took her voice to another level.
Yeah, and hear it too..and she said she Will do it live 🤗🥰
Didn't she also say something to the effect of having to not over power, or over sing, the final section?
Absolutely fascinating, thanks for that @Graham Douglas! That increases my appreciation of the song and (if possible) of her astounding talent.
Your right its a very hard song to sing live, i did hear Floor say in a interview herself that this is not a concert song, but if the fans wanted them to perform it, then they get it, and yes i think the fans do want to..lol
The "siren" sound is an e-bow used by Troy on a guitar :)
Thought so!
Always a pleasure, Chase, to enjoy your first listen to these incredible songs with you. I have loved Nightwish's music for a number of years now and this new album is really special....your breakdowns of why and how it's put together, making it so special is priceless, thank you!!
I have about 30 years left to live, so have decided to only watch Nightwish (with Floor) reactions from now on.
Kai did say in an interview that he had to learn a brand new kicking pattern for this song
Thank you Chase, I have goosebumps every time I hear this song
One ounce of Mr. Shomaker's ashes was taken by NASA to the moon as a tribute to his career. Regards from Argentina
"Human - singing the tale of another man" ~ Two tracks later: Shoemaker 💕
Tuomas has wife called Johanna Kurkela whos also a singer and making the speaking voices in this song.
🤘🤘❤🤘🤘😁✌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fantastic Job!!!!! Excellent studying. 😉
Nightwish is a great band and your reaction just adds to my enjoyment of the song. Thanks and have a good night!
Really great work man, encapsulated the importance the author intended, and including the photos in the start was so humanizing and a killer touch
I always appreciate you. You have a fantastic ear and it means a lot.
Best ears i've ever heard speakin'! Just amazing! On the top!
Live will be incredible. I have several of their albums and when I see them live each song gains so much as to be almost new.
Looking forward to watch you reaction. I hope that you are well informed about this song, especially about Shoemaker himself!
Hi. For the first time, since youtube was created, I have subscribed a channel. As a fan of Nightwish, I have come to appreciate their music more and more based on your explanations and clarity of information. Congratulations and all the best :). Best regards to all the Nightwish fans from sunny Portugal
The Romeo & Juliet quote was inscribed on Shoemaker's urn that went to the moon.
"This one did not follow a normal structure" * laughs in Tribal *
Excellent reaction!!! As usual, great analysis, You've been able to meet my expectations.
That was a great reaction, again. I loooooove the ending of this song. Floor said they didn't expect such a huge reaction from the fans on this song and that live it's going to a real challenge but I mean... this has to be done live. I think it's going to change the Holy Trinity of Nightwish songs into a Holy Quartet.
Great reaction. But one thing no one seems to pick up is how the first sections are structured lyrically. Floor in the beginning seems to be singing about / towards Eugene describing where he rests and what that means and the gentle Troy section (that is him singing, recognise his voice from his solo albums) seems to be the voice of Eugene responding and urging us on to come back to where he is. The whole song is almost a clarion call to inspire us to start exploring the universe as humans again and not leave it to probes and satellites.
This gonna be STELLAR!!!!! And by the way, I know a lot of people already said that, but when becomes to How's the Heart song, please make a double reaction with lyrics video and acoustic version on planet rock... Floor, Troy and an acoustic guitar... What could go wrong? What could surprise us? Just a regular song video with a guy, a girl and a guitar... lol
sleeepwalk yes agreed. Love the acoustic version ❤️❤️❤️
Yesss
That's an excellent idea!
@@cornflowerofsweden1288 Thank you, that saved me saying just the same.
YES!!! Agree! Double reaction time for How's the Heart!! Here's the link to the lesser viewed acoustic version: th-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/w-d-xo.html And then the Official Lyric version: th-cam.com/video/F8vuyd9M2LU/w-d-xo.html
Was looking forward to this particular reaction so much and was not disappointed. Thank you!
She does pull it off live. Saw it personally in December :)
I was lucky enough to see them in San Fran and she was incredible. They all were.
Thx for the reaction Chase, I told you you in a previous reaction you will love this one.
This song...legit...makes me cry every time I hear it. Ugh. It is so beautiful and full of so much emotion. Floor hits those notes at the end and I lose it everytime. Lol. It is of course in honor of Eugene Shoemaker, but the underlying meaning for me is about loss and grief.
The man male vocalist is Troy and the color and texture in his voice is lovely. It’s amazing to hear him on more tracks. Harvest (the next song) is Troy front and center.
Have a damn good day!
Not such a big fan of Troy as a singer myself. I find his singing very monotonous. I like it in this song and Harvest but I think that is clever writing by Tuomas knowing the limitations of his singers. Marco is on another level in comparison which made it odd that they would use Troy so much on this album. The Hows the Heart "acoustic" is an example that doesn't work for me.
Looking forward to this for sure!!
I found you in your reaction of Noise. Instantly loved your reaction. I instantly went to your channel subscribed and have just finished watching every reaction to Nightwish and I fucking love your reactions more and more. So far I haven't seen anyone doing this indeept analysis of their songs and the speed you find stuff are amazing. Damn I have been listening to Nightwish since 1998 and I can still find new things. Keep up your fantastic work here and have a damn good day!
"Valley of the queens" with Floor 💥
YES!
You just get better and better at analysing what they're doing! I'm looking forward to enjoying this album all the more for your videos about it!
I remember going out with my telescope and watching Comet Levi-Shoemaker hitting Jupiter and this brings back those memories and that feeling of awe watching it happen.
Not all of us out here have been with Nightwish all that long. I, myself, just began listening about 6 months ago, and I know there are many others that are relatively new. After listening to my first song, "Ghost Love Score", as many I said "where has this group been, or where have I been, I'm 74. Aside from just the listening pleasure, I find it important to learn more about how Tuomas's thinking went into all this. And appreciating the wonderful abilities of all the members. I have no musical training, aside from the volume knob, so your comments are helping me to understand more as I listen over and over to their works of art.
Thank you, Dennis. I am glad you have found this band and are enjoying my videos! 👌
Keep up the good work Chase cant wait for the next one. And have a damn good day your self.
Pure Masterpiece ...bone chilling
In interview Floor Jansen said she do not sing end of song live. It takes many time to get it right in studio and she do not want to spoil song in concert.
It's been several months and I still cry at the end of this song ❤️
Tuomas sent me to click 👍 before the premiere starts. Praise be to the stars 🌟
Right on Chase. So good.
There’s a fan recorded live version of this song online and Floor is flawless
To break the rules, first you need to master them. I'd say Nightwish have... I only wish I do something with my life that's important enough for a band to dedicate a song to it.
Dear Chase.(A Special thanks, 💖 See below) Once more, "stellar" 😎 reaction. I had seen this video prior, but had no real understanding of it. 🌟Now feel elated and enlightened. 🤗 😍 A stunning piece of music. Love the Harpsichord(??). Can't wait for the next one. 💕☺️👍You're the BEST !!!
Late comment as my cat, my precious touchstone, Midget, only 10 years old, died at home yesterday of Lymphoma. Have not even cried yet. 🥺 Just numb!
Even though I still don't cry, I felt something very beautiful & that was good. Thank you so much. 💕👍💕 You're a 🌟.
Again an excellent reaction !!! I'm thrilled I will see them next year, and I can't wait to be there... So excited !!!
Floor say that the last bit (Laudato Si ) take her and Tuomas weeks to get it right !! they try and try ,, then Floor got it and went/run to Tuomas like EUREKA !! i got it !!! Take care .
Its true about Floor. She has no ego and really loves to hear from her fans. I know, crazy in these times of autotuned pop singers. Great reaction.
Thanks for this mate. You have very quickly become one of my favourite 'reactors'. I don't actually think that's a fair term for what you are doing because you actually educate as well. This song is just all kinds of epic. As a relatively new Nightwish fan, you content has given me an even greater appreciation for how good these guys really are.
On a side note, I would also love to see you react to, or if you've heard them before, review some of Tool's music. You really are super helpful in appreciating the intricacies of music.
Love your work mate. Will definitely pick up some of your merch.
Cheers from Melbourne.
hey, i agree with the Floor interview, BUT what would be the best if you ask me is if Chase could interview Tuomas bc Chase is always referencing his brilliance as a writer and as a composer. So my vote is lets go big!!!! lets get both of them!!! Nuclear Blast.....Do you have your ears on?????? fingers crossed!!!
We appreciate you too Chase. Love this reaction, as I did all your previous reactions.
Amazing reaction Chase (as always). You give words to the things most of us feel, and are able to explain what makes it so. Thx again.
Honestly, out of all reaction channels I follow, yours is definitely my favorite, specially because of your detailed analysis. Keep it up and keep reacting to Nightwish please ! Greetings from Costa Rica !
Oh man, I was waiting for you to get to this composition - I don't call them songs anymore, they are way more - because I knew you would like it and annotate it in the most marvelous way. Thank you once more for your reaction, yours are for sure the best out there!
Kindest regards, Wim
A couple things I love in this one that you didn't mention (as ever, not a criticism; there's just too much going on for one person to register it all, and you get more in one listen than I or most anybody gets in ten):
1. I'm a bit of a nerd for time signatures. In the verse (busy vocals alternating with busy instrumentation) it goes as 2 bars of 3 then 2 bars of 4. I can't actually make out if it's 3/4 or 6/8, followed by 4/4, but either way it's interesting.
2. At the very end, the two different vocal lyrics blend so well together. "Laudato" and "ad astra" share the same vowel focus, and apart from the sibilant "l" and "s", so easy to ignore, they also share the same consonants - the "d" and "t". So they blend magically. I think it's just ingenious writing to pair them.
Again, you found something new on a song I've listened many times. But I did not expect anything less :)
This song is special! Brilliant breakdown as always. Fantastic TH-cam channel reviewing and breaking down the best the industry has to offer!
I saw the nightwish live with shoemaker on it and it was magical
Dude, just a quick note your reactions are in Australia. We shall promote your professional and easy to understand reactions as much I can down here mate. Keep smashing out your Insightful and easy to understand analysis on each reaction you do.
Aaaah thank you so much my friend. Very much appreciated 🇦🇺❤️
I can't wait to hear your reaction! I always learn so much.