Do you ever post a TH-cam on a song or singer that you are critical of? You seem to love everything you post about and that could be that you only post the good stuff.
I remember when this single was announced, we in the symphonic metal world LOST OUR COLLECTIVE GODDAMN MINDS Sharon and Tarja together was a dream collab
Your observation of how the female metal singers prop each other up instead of tearing down is spot on! I have noticed this the past few years since I became a follower of especially the European metal community... and it IS absolutely beautiful to see, and hear them acting as sisters, not competitors!
There's no competition between North American female metal singers either. Amy, Lizzy, Maria, Taylor are all good friends. The only competition is in the minds of fans and critics.
@@powskier Definitely, it happens in almost every fanbase of every thing out there. Movie fans and comparing actors/films, sports fans comparing players and teams, music fans comparing singers and musicians. People are naturally tribalistic towards the things they like, it's like they have something to prove, they feel the need to "win" some imaginary contest. It's weird.
It's one of the reasons why Sharon and Anneke did the duo on "Somewhere". Sharon has said that she didn't know why, but the media were always trying to pit them against each other when in fact they got along fine. Same thing with Tarja and Floor, who are actually friends, or Simone and Charlotte Wessels.
Well, this is exciting. In the early 2000s, when message boards were big thing, fans of Within Temptation and Nightwish talked about how amazing it would be to see Sharon and Tarja sing together one day. Both were also often asked about it in interviews when they were doing promo work. Great that it finally happened in 2013.
I remember this. I grew up listening to WT and Nightwish, always thought how amazing it would be to hear them together. When this song dropped, I remember just jumping up from my seat and shouting "YESSSS!"
I remember this, too. Relatedly, teenage me went to Pinkpop and passed a letter to Evanescence telling them that needed to collaborate with WT .... only waited 20 years, but they heeded my advice! 😂
Tarja is an absolute boss ! Been listening to her for over 20 years. Singers from all parts of the globe have mentioned her as an influence from Japan to Europe. I have enjoyed some Within Temptation tracks over the years as well. They worked well together.
@@TristanandIsoltYou're talking about preference. I won't say which one is better because they're both excellent at what they do, which is why we like them. It's just a matter of preference.
Oh yes, it's a beautiful song!!And the camera gives such a good close up on her face so you can see all the techniques she uses, great for analysing ;)
I see so many people claim that Tarja's not versatile just because they don't understand that her having a naturally dark, warm voice is different from her using operatic styling, so it's SO NICE to see you point out where she goes more contemporary. I'm not sure if you've checked out much of her solo work, but she's awesome! Highly recommend her cover of Supremacy for some super fun style choices she makes and some killer high notes, and also recommend her folk cover of Sleeping Sun with Steve N Seagulls to really see how she can adjust her voice to a more lowkey setting. As for Sharon, god I love her voice. It's grown so beautifully over the years. I know most of the stuff you've checked out from her is from their earlier discography, so you might have been surprised to hear her show off such a rich and powerful chest voice. Another great one to REALLY hear the development in Sharon's technique is the live performance of Let Us Burn. Some other fun ones are her cover of Just What I Need Tonight and her solo song Crash and Burn. You should really see a live performance of this song--the M'era Luna one is fantastic! I love it live, because it really shows how they each get different spots to shine and really weave in and out of each other beautifully because they have such different techniques--Sharon's brighter, more natural tone takes the forefront on the spoken verses, while Tarja's classical, dark voice comes through more strongly on those belting vocals where she can draw out those rounded vowels, like you talked about. You get to hear Sharon a little better on that big climax part when they sing it live, too, cuz I don't think a lot of people even realize she's singing it in the studio recording. Regarding the production, as far as I remember, WT recorded the track and then sent the demo to Tarja--so her vocals were likely layered in with Sharon's! They had like one Skype call at the beginning of the collab to discuss working together and then actually never met in person until filming this music video! That's the other great thing about seeing them perform live, to see their wonderful chemistry, because they've both talked about how they instantly clicked and became best friends and talk like every week. There's a really cute performance from Metalfest 2017 where in addition to Paradise they actually also sing WT's song Angels and Tarja's song I Walk Alone together (and sound GREAT on each other's) and there's lots of loving and complimenting the whole time. And you're so right--it really does seem like that vibe carries over into the whole community of female metal singers! I can't WAIT for Sharon's tour with Amy Lee to start, because Sharon's said they bonded insanely fast and it's sure to be an amazing time.
Its not that she's not versatile, its more that her voice isnt as agile. But thats not an insult, because to have a sound like she does you have to have extreme control and consistency.
Sharon was doing a concert, and started singing this song alone. what she didn't know was that tarja was standing behind her. she turned around to see tarja and freaked out while trying to sing! they laughed and finished the song together. pretty cool!! there's also a behind the scenes video also...again, pretty cool!
I think you named the thing I love most about the metal sphere. They all get along. They like each other, support each other, help each other. They go together on tour, they co-headline, they invite each other on stage, or to feature on songs. They could see each other as the competition, but they don't. We're far from the pop music industry famous feuds, like Katy Perry vs Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey vs Jennifer Lopez.... It's a healthy and caring musical sphere and it's so inspiring.
Tarja has performed this live with Within Temptation a few times, including Master of Rock 2019. If you haven't already, check out one of those later on your own.
@@larryzigler6812 nah. Audio balance is kind of off, the guitar solo blows out the sound system, and Sharon does not chime in on the belt. But if that's your favorite, go for it 😉
Can't wait to FINALLY see Tarja in one of her Christmas Concerts in December. Already met her 2 times after a concert and she's such a kind and humble woman, takes a lot of time for her fans.
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘
Dude, not cool. Tarja and Floor are friends, I doubt she'd appreciate you taking a cheap shot at her friend especially for the purposes of elevating her. Did you not listen to that part about women in metal supporting each other rather than tearing each other down? Don't be That Guy.
Hi Cats Chats, this is actually Elizabeth's 3rd Within Temptation video. The 1st was, "Somewhere," in Sept/2020: th-cam.com/video/T015Y59R3ls/w-d-xo.html The 2nd was, "Ice Queen," in Dec/2021: th-cam.com/video/uqNkuN2wXAk/w-d-xo.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: th-cam.com/users/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
LOL - I *knew* you'd love the part when the machine was turned on!!! The growl and snarl of the metal underlying Tarja's soaring operatic vocal is magic! In the context of the story, it's like the sound of unleashing the power of restoration and healing. It fits SO beautifully!
This made my day. My #1 Symphonic Metal band coupled with by far and without doubt the greatest ever female rock vocalist. And a fine tune it is too. Joy. Hard to believe this song is already 8 years old. It will of course sound great in 100 years.
Tarja and Sharon are extremely good singers and Within Temptation's video productions are always perfect little movies. Their voices fit so very well and they sound even better live. I love both of them. ❤️
I've listened to the song multiple times already, but it never fails to give me the chills. Also I'm infatuated with Blackbriar lately and I can't wait to see them make it to one of your videos. Cheers!
Ah yes, the Sharja collaboration. Still sounds amazing. I remember how 101% hysteric I got when they announced this song lmao Within Temptation has a knack in creating amazing songs about the internal world (feelings, struggles, hopes). They always changed their sound and lyrics to become something exactly as I needed in all phases of my life. This is the band of my life. Even their most recent songs (Entertain You, The Purge, Shey My Skin and Dont Pray For Me) nailed a lot of what I feel and think today. Paradise is from their album Hydra, which have two more killer colabs - And We Run and Dangerous, this one with Howard Jones. Bottom line: check listen everything from Within and Tarja's solo career and hapiness guaranteed haha
Reaction to Battle Beast would be something very exciting. So many great song and amazing vocals by Noora. Wings Of Light or King For A Day would be perfect songs to react to.
I'm always surprised with myself about how much I miss Tarja's singing. There isn't and hasn't been anyone like her. It's almost 20 years since she left and those songs are still so emotional to me. How much metal has missed for not having her in a leading metal band since then. I'd pay a lot for seeing a Nightwish concert with her, even knowing it would be done for money etc etc.
Tarja never stopped singing. she has made an extraordinary career in many styles. metal, symphonic metal, rock ballads, Christmas songs, dark Christmas songs, classical music, even the newest this year, a mix of electronics with electric guitars. Tarja always surprises and is always experimenting. but she doesn't do marketing
This is one of my favorite Within Temptation songs. Sharon and Tarja singing together is a beautiful experience. There is at least one live version of this song where Tarja came on stage to sing with them at a festival a few years ago that you may want to check out. Their energy on stage in that live performance is electric and you can tell that they just enjoyed performing with each other. It's always fascinating to me to watch on stage interactions when a band has a guest singer come on. Tarja and Sharon were having the time of their lives together, and the pure joy that was written on their faces is a testament to how they get along offstage.
They couldn’t be more polar opposites but together they both feed and feel off each other’s singing voices! Fantastic duet, feels like they have been doing it for years! 🤯 Cheers, Mike L😎👍👍👍👍
One of my favourite symphonic metal duet 😍 I love both Tarja’s and Sharon’s voices! These ladies sing with different techniques and they have very different voices but give me same goosebumps 🤩 Beautiful analysis!
If you want more wonderful female metal vocalist collaborations there's Tarja's Demons in You which she performed live with Alyssa White Gluz at Wacken 2016. Definitely a great song to check out. Not what you'd think of as a natural pairing but they combine their voices incredibly well with Alyssa showcasing her full range to compliment Tarja's wonderful voice.
I have to confess! I am in love with Tarja since when i first heard and seen Sleepping sun video clip from Nightwish more then 20 years ago!!! Still in love with her! She will forever be THE Nightwish singer!!! I love Floor (she is a GODESS) also but original Nightwish soul voice is Tarja Turunen!!! P.S. Bless you!!!
I was just looking through your back catalogue of videos, and I was really surprised to see you'd never done an analysis of Lacuna Coil. I do hope you'll get to them soon - your knowledge of vocal technique is always so eye-opening, and really enhances my appreciation for these artists.
Man, I have been jamming to this song for years. The song is epic and the music video is so cool. Looking forward to your Analysis! Also, you should watch the behind-the-scenes of making this video. These 2 ladies are hilarious and had so much fun with it.
This is the way Sharon usually things, at least in the last 12 years or so. She became more chesty, and singing with a lot more mixed voice as well. In her earlier music with within temptation, she was much more of a light head voice singer. All beautiful styles. TARJA has been versatile for a very long time. She does sing a lot of Pop style techniques, not just classical as heard detractors would say.
I agree but that is something she developed after parting ways with Nightwish. I think this video is great show case of how she continued to work and develop her instrument over the years. It is part of what makes her such a great vocalist.
Always said the world would explode if Tarja and Sharon did a song together. 😆 One of my favs. If this is any indicator of how awesome a colab can be, I can't wait to see how the Within Temptation Worlds Collide Tour with Evanescence goes.
"Misi" Honestly, If I hadn't got into Evanescence, I wouldn't have got into Nightwish and Within Temptation. People don't talk about this a lot but Evanescence is probably the most influential and overlooked band of the past 20 years that got many American teenagers into Power, Symphonic, Gothic and Black Metal
@@lethybridtheorygolucastheo2191 I agree! I had heard 1 or 2 songs from Nightwish and Within Temptation at that time but I didn't know them by name. I've always been disappointed that they don't get radio air time in the states, I think a lot of people would fall in love with these bands if given the chance.
This one is so much fun, love both of these ladies' style. For another awesome collaboration, try Within Temptation with 'Dangerous', featuring the one and only Howard Jones!
I remember when I first found your channel and saw you had analyzed some Within Temptation and Nightwish songs, this song was the one song I wanted to you breakdown so bad. So glad you have finally gotten to it. I always imagined Sharon and Tarja as Valkyries singing songs for the fallen. Such epic voices.
This song is up there with Stairway To The Sky and Shot In The Dark among Within Temptation's best songs. Absolutely awesome song for karaoke too, highly recommend singing this.
Ooohh you are in for a treat. Tarja (taa-rrr-ee-a) for the new people is how SHE pronounces it, screen left Sharon screen right. Video is undercranked for slow motion effect. I mention that because the video so perfectly matches the song. Tarja music school grad. Masters degree in fact. So trained. Sharon was all natural talent with no formal music education. I have been told she has now. Maybe due to her colab with Tarja. No one who knows her seems to have a bad word about her. Can't we all use someone like that in our lives. The power of these two ladies is awesome to behold. WT like so many European metal bands can not help but be influenced by the likes of Nightwish and of course Tarja. She was in at the start of it and her discography solo is equal or surpasses NW including the 5 albums with her. You might well enjoy her auto biography, Singing in my blood. Her training BTW is in Lied singing. Certain educated/experienced classical music performers have pointed out the difference between that and opera. Which brings me to recomending...2012 Beauty & the Beat a colloboration I think you will enjoy. And relate to as well very closely. She was 5 months pregnant with Naiomi at the time of recording. Her performance ranging from metal to ballads, original music and classical. Including Mein Herr Marquis. Her natural flair for drama brings the music to life, even for those of us who know nothing about the music genre itself. Other than having the basic story explained. The blending of these two ladies really is something to behold. See you in the live stream if I can. If not I'll catch the replay. 🐙🦑🎶🎼🎵 #Releasethekraken #Let'sgoback
You should listen to some of Tarja's earlier work with Nightwish. Wishmaster Sleeping Sun Passion and the Opera Lappi 1,3 Beauty of the Beast Angels Fall First The Forever Moments Walking in the air Two for Tragedy Deep Silent Complete........ She's my absolute favorite and I love everything she does, including all of her solo music
I love symphonic metal! Nightwish and Within Temptation are amazing! Nothing as beautiful as a female voice over this type of music! Your explanation of what I am hearing is great. As a guitarist, I am more focused on the guitar parts. That's where my ears go automatically. I love both Sharon's and Tarja's voices. Just majestic!
I can't wait to FINALLY see these two together on stage at the end of the year! I might be a 38-year-old metalhead, I can't promise I won't shed a few tears of joy...
Couldn't resist this analysis, cause I love this song (and video). The blend/contrast between their two voices just works so well, and I get the impression Sharon has moved how she sings a bit to help make that work (though I'm not a trained singer so I could be completely off base). Anyway, fascinating as always, thank you!
Great singers both,i love them 😍. Basically i knew Tarja from NW which I am a big fan and this song made me loving Sharon and WT as well. Great vocals, great lyrics, music and video and finally great 👍 reaction from you !!! I would like to make a video reaction to Therion with Lori Lewis as a singer,i believe that she is my most loving operating singer and Therion my best symphonic metal band ever.
I remember when this single came out (honestly, it feels like last week, not eight-odd years ago, haha!) Whenever there’s a collaboration by ladies in the metal world it’s bound to be pretty great, but I near lost my mind with the announcement of this one. (I may have audibly shrieked at the time.) The front women of my top two favourite bands singing together! ❤️🔥 It makes me sad that I’ll never get to see them perform it together live and I’m super jealous of those who have! Your face, once again, perfectly encapsulates everything I feel when listening/watching. 😍 And yes, no expense is seemingly ever spared as Within Temptation have developed their production and music videos over time - they’re always top notch. There are a couple of videos of the ‘making of’ this video, and one of their accompanying photoshoot which are fun to watch too.
I've heard this song several times. I've been a fan of Within Temptation and Nightwish since the release of their first albums respectively. I didn't realize how powerful this song was. This reaction has given me a newfound perspective on this song. And I'm not one who doesn't pay attention to a songs theme or story. But I missed just how powerful this song really is. Thank you for showing this. Now, if you would only do Steelheart. I am so surprised that in all this time you have not done so! Easily one of the best vocalist in the '80s and rarely can anyone hit a higher, cleaner note and so beautifully, then the vocalist of Steelheart. He even has a story, tragedy, that would fit well in the narrative of the reaction. I personally would start with the live version of "She's Gone". You may take issue with the fact that he chews gum and sings at the same time! LOL! But without a doubt, one of the most impressive heavy Rock vocalists of that era. I understand you always get requests on these comments. And it can certainly be overwhelming. But this is one that you do not want to miss out on. It's the only request that I can think of that you would be missing much! So, you must experience this vocalist. Research the accident that he was in that had to do with his voice. This video was well before that time. He was in a stage accident and after that, he could never sing exacly the same again. It affected him in that way. There's the link that you should consider reacting to: Steelheart "She's Gone" (Live HQ) th-cam.com/video/aJGhuD4hyag/w-d-xo.html
I saw these guys last week in Colombus, Ohio. They were the intro band for the Iron Maiden concert. BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!! The band got to go to a local range my friend owns and had the time of their lives. I got to meet the members at our booth during the concert. Best time of my life!!!
My first exposure to Nightwish was quite accidental it was the song Angels Fall First and I was completely enthralled with the guitar intro and then the strings, but when the singing started I felt it was just a little too operatic for that song. I really like Tarja's voice though. This is actually my favorite vocal performance by Tarja. I'm going to check out more videos with Tarja because most of my Nightwish listening is with Floor. Sharon and Within Temptation are spectacular I'm a huge fan.
Sharon singing Faster while watching the isle of man motorcycle racing video was so powerful. That's how I was introduced to the band, it haunted me until I looked it up. Glad I did. I've been stuck on Robert Plant's song Ship of Fools, that would be a cool review if you haven't done it yet.
thanks for doing this video, I recently found out that Nightwish has a new singer and wanted to hear Tarja, and I've never heard this song. really takes me back, thanks for the breakdown. I too am a sucker for the operatic sound that comes from the former Nightwish singer, and Floor is great- their new singer is great, but i really am floored when I hear Tarja perform. I love metal music and her voice being so "dark" lends itself well to the genre.
i hope you'll react to more studio stuff from tarja, when you said her voice had more 'loft' i was like 'ah yes this is the word i've been looking for'. it is always hard for me to put in words what tarja's voice sounds like(especially on early nightwish albums). yes it has a dark rich colour but her voice sounds like it's coming from a place i don't know how to describe xD i'm just a layman when it comes to music but i enjoy her vocals immensely.
You should interview Tarja on your show. I went to highschool (lukio) in Finland as an exchange student and she was in one of the grades below me as she is a tad younger than I am. She was super sweet then and fame never changed her, she was then and is now one of the most real and humble people I have ever met. She also has an amazing gift for language and speaks four fluently.
The day this song dropped was a core memory for me, maybe me as excited as a Christmas morning. I still perfectly remember how I felt hearing it the first time
Oh man, I've been waiting a lot time for you to react to this song. It's a very beautiful song with equally beautiful voices. Well worth the wait! Amazing job as always!
Sharon's voice has changed a lot over the years, she tends to sing in a much more contemporary way these days. I love all the different styles and it always impresses me how, from album to album, WT always deliver something fresh and different while keep that WT sound.
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Do you ever post a TH-cam on a song or singer that you are critical of? You seem to love everything you post about and that could be that you only post the good stuff.
Please, invite Sharon and Tarja for a tea session, they're the most incredible and social flames in metal
For sure!
Oh hell yeah. Their IG chats were hilarious.
@@NeeceLoneWolf It was to die for
….and bring Anneke van Giersbergen while your at it! 👌😄
@@OrioN-fb7bx Yep, Anneke deserves some attention!
I remember when this single was announced, we in the symphonic metal world LOST OUR COLLECTIVE GODDAMN MINDS
Sharon and Tarja together was a dream collab
Yes, there was so much anticipation! I couldn't believe it was going to happen!
Right!!! That shit was on repeat for WEEKS!
Sharon and Tarja, together with Floor and Simone Simons are really powerhouses of symphonic metal, amazing voices and auras
The Netherlands have all the best women singers.
Floor has sang with all Four but Anneke was a trio.
@@ToddPetersen neighboring Sweden isn't too shabby in that department. Not to take away from these two.
Elize.
Also Charlotte Wessels imho, and Dianne van Giersbergen
Your observation of how the female metal singers prop each other up instead of tearing down is spot on! I have noticed this the past few years since I became a follower of especially the European metal community... and it IS absolutely beautiful to see, and hear them acting as sisters, not competitors!
Too bad some fan bases does the opposite
There's no competition between North American female metal singers either. Amy, Lizzy, Maria, Taylor are all good friends. The only competition is in the minds of fans and critics.
@@powskier Definitely, it happens in almost every fanbase of every thing out there. Movie fans and comparing actors/films, sports fans comparing players and teams, music fans comparing singers and musicians. People are naturally tribalistic towards the things they like, it's like they have something to prove, they feel the need to "win" some imaginary contest.
It's weird.
It's one of the reasons why Sharon and Anneke did the duo on "Somewhere". Sharon has said that she didn't know why, but the media were always trying to pit them against each other when in fact they got along fine. Same thing with Tarja and Floor, who are actually friends, or Simone and Charlotte Wessels.
@@bhscaps Dutch women are naturally lovely people i think lol
Well, this is exciting. In the early 2000s, when message boards were big thing, fans of Within Temptation and Nightwish talked about how amazing it would be to see Sharon and Tarja sing together one day. Both were also often asked about it in interviews when they were doing promo work. Great that it finally happened in 2013.
I remember this. I grew up listening to WT and Nightwish, always thought how amazing it would be to hear them together. When this song dropped, I remember just jumping up from my seat and shouting "YESSSS!"
I remember this, too. Relatedly, teenage me went to Pinkpop and passed a letter to Evanescence telling them that needed to collaborate with WT .... only waited 20 years, but they heeded my advice! 😂
Tarja is an absolute boss ! Been listening to her for over 20 years. Singers from all parts of the globe have mentioned her as an influence from Japan to Europe. I have enjoyed some Within Temptation tracks over the years as well. They worked well together.
My parents only listened to country and i thought i just didnt like music until my teens. Tarja was the first singer in a song ive ever liked
Hello from Finland. Yes Tarja is the best
@@teresalehtonen8499 No Sharon is better. Tarja is a little too opera like IMO. Sharon's voice is softer and prettier.
@@TristanandIsoltYou're talking about preference. I won't say which one is better because they're both excellent at what they do, which is why we like them. It's just a matter of preference.
@@jimmyboy131 Yep I enjoy Mezzo Sopranos over full Sopranos every time. To me it's a softer, prettier, less bombastic sound.
Tea session with Tarja and Sharon would be so cool.
Praying daily for Swanheart live from Wishes to Eternity. 🙏🙏 Tarja pops off in that song.
Oh yes, it's a beautiful song!!And the camera gives such a good close up on her face so you can see all the techniques she uses, great for analysing ;)
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I see so many people claim that Tarja's not versatile just because they don't understand that her having a naturally dark, warm voice is different from her using operatic styling, so it's SO NICE to see you point out where she goes more contemporary. I'm not sure if you've checked out much of her solo work, but she's awesome! Highly recommend her cover of Supremacy for some super fun style choices she makes and some killer high notes, and also recommend her folk cover of Sleeping Sun with Steve N Seagulls to really see how she can adjust her voice to a more lowkey setting.
As for Sharon, god I love her voice. It's grown so beautifully over the years. I know most of the stuff you've checked out from her is from their earlier discography, so you might have been surprised to hear her show off such a rich and powerful chest voice. Another great one to REALLY hear the development in Sharon's technique is the live performance of Let Us Burn. Some other fun ones are her cover of Just What I Need Tonight and her solo song Crash and Burn.
You should really see a live performance of this song--the M'era Luna one is fantastic! I love it live, because it really shows how they each get different spots to shine and really weave in and out of each other beautifully because they have such different techniques--Sharon's brighter, more natural tone takes the forefront on the spoken verses, while Tarja's classical, dark voice comes through more strongly on those belting vocals where she can draw out those rounded vowels, like you talked about. You get to hear Sharon a little better on that big climax part when they sing it live, too, cuz I don't think a lot of people even realize she's singing it in the studio recording.
Regarding the production, as far as I remember, WT recorded the track and then sent the demo to Tarja--so her vocals were likely layered in with Sharon's! They had like one Skype call at the beginning of the collab to discuss working together and then actually never met in person until filming this music video! That's the other great thing about seeing them perform live, to see their wonderful chemistry, because they've both talked about how they instantly clicked and became best friends and talk like every week. There's a really cute performance from Metalfest 2017 where in addition to Paradise they actually also sing WT's song Angels and Tarja's song I Walk Alone together (and sound GREAT on each other's) and there's lots of loving and complimenting the whole time. And you're so right--it really does seem like that vibe carries over into the whole community of female metal singers! I can't WAIT for Sharon's tour with Amy Lee to start, because Sharon's said they bonded insanely fast and it's sure to be an amazing time.
Its not that she's not versatile, its more that her voice isnt as agile. But thats not an insult, because to have a sound like she does you have to have extreme control and consistency.
Sharon was doing a concert, and started singing this song alone. what she didn't know was that tarja was standing behind her. she turned around to see tarja and freaked out while trying to sing! they laughed and finished the song together. pretty cool!!
there's also a behind the scenes video also...again, pretty cool!
'd love to hear that. Can you link it please?
Would love to see that too.
@@ehcarbles1623 It's the Masters of Rock 2019 version, it is on TH-cam
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I think you named the thing I love most about the metal sphere. They all get along. They like each other, support each other, help each other. They go together on tour, they co-headline, they invite each other on stage, or to feature on songs. They could see each other as the competition, but they don't. We're far from the pop music industry famous feuds, like Katy Perry vs Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey vs Jennifer Lopez.... It's a healthy and caring musical sphere and it's so inspiring.
Tarja has performed this live with Within Temptation a few times, including Master of Rock 2019.
If you haven't already, check out one of those later on your own.
I prefer their HELLFEST performance a tad 💘💘💘
Yes! I love the Master of Rock performance where Tarja surprises Sharon on stage - you can hear her surprise in the mic when she first sees her :-)
I'm gonna go with a hot take - the M'era Luna 2016 version is the best.
@@Bartjo32 NOPE !!!! HELLFEST !!!!!
@@larryzigler6812 nah. Audio balance is kind of off, the guitar solo blows out the sound system, and Sharon does not chime in on the belt. But if that's your favorite, go for it 😉
Can't wait to FINALLY see Tarja in one of her Christmas Concerts in December. Already met her 2 times after a concert and she's such a kind and humble woman, takes a lot of time for her fans.
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘
Your opinion. Nothing more, nothing less.
Dude, not cool. Tarja and Floor are friends, I doubt she'd appreciate you taking a cheap shot at her friend especially for the purposes of elevating her. Did you not listen to that part about women in metal supporting each other rather than tearing each other down? Don't be That Guy.
There’s the usually Tarjan spouting shit.
Sharon den Adel and Tarja Turunen together with Elizabeth!?!?!?! Mind = BLOWN 🥰🤗😍😁😇
I love Sharon. Everything about her is fantastic.
I shall state the same about the divine TARJA 💘💘💘💘💘💘
God, even these many years later, hearing Tarja's singing is noticeable and gives me chills.
Yes! Finally a Within Temptation! So excited, they are amazing!
Hi Cats Chats, this is actually Elizabeth's 3rd Within Temptation video. The 1st was, "Somewhere," in Sept/2020: th-cam.com/video/T015Y59R3ls/w-d-xo.html The 2nd was, "Ice Queen," in Dec/2021: th-cam.com/video/uqNkuN2wXAk/w-d-xo.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: th-cam.com/users/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
She's done several before. You can can search her videos.
@@paulriddle7818 I think there were only Ice Queen and Somewhere with Anneke. I honestly think she should react to more of WT songs. 😁
LOL - I *knew* you'd love the part when the machine was turned on!!! The growl and snarl of the metal underlying Tarja's soaring operatic vocal is magic! In the context of the story, it's like the sound of unleashing the power of restoration and healing. It fits SO beautifully!
This made my day. My #1 Symphonic Metal band coupled with by far and without doubt the greatest ever female rock vocalist. And a fine tune it is too. Joy. Hard to believe this song is already 8 years old. It will of course sound great in 100 years.
Tarja and Sharon are extremely good singers and Within Temptation's video productions are always perfect little movies. Their voices fit so very well and they sound even better live. I love both of them. ❤️
I've listened to the song multiple times already, but it never fails to give me the chills.
Also I'm infatuated with Blackbriar lately and I can't wait to see them make it to one of your videos. Cheers!
Ah yes, the Sharja collaboration. Still sounds amazing. I remember how 101% hysteric I got when they announced this song lmao Within Temptation has a knack in creating amazing songs about the internal world (feelings, struggles, hopes). They always changed their sound and lyrics to become something exactly as I needed in all phases of my life. This is the band of my life. Even their most recent songs (Entertain You, The Purge, Shey My Skin and Dont Pray For Me) nailed a lot of what I feel and think today. Paradise is from their album Hydra, which have two more killer colabs - And We Run and Dangerous, this one with Howard Jones. Bottom line: check listen everything from Within and Tarja's solo career and hapiness guaranteed haha
Love this 🙂 It's so well done all the way around. Tarja and Sharon compliment each other beautifully - two legends in symphonic metal.
Reaction to Battle Beast would be something very exciting. So many great song and amazing vocals by Noora. Wings Of Light or King For A Day would be perfect songs to react to.
OMG Tarja
I'm always surprised with myself about how much I miss Tarja's singing. There isn't and hasn't been anyone like her. It's almost 20 years since she left and those songs are still so emotional to me. How much metal has missed for not having her in a leading metal band since then. I'd pay a lot for seeing a Nightwish concert with her, even knowing it would be done for money etc etc.
Metal still have her... all her solo career has really hard metal in it... I saw her here in Buenos Aires last May... she sounds better than ever. 🤘🏻🖤
Tarja never stopped singing. she has made an extraordinary career in many styles. metal, symphonic metal, rock ballads, Christmas songs, dark Christmas songs, classical music, even the newest this year, a mix of electronics with electric guitars. Tarja always surprises and is always experimenting. but she doesn't do marketing
This is one of my favorite Within Temptation songs. Sharon and Tarja singing together is a beautiful experience. There is at least one live version of this song where Tarja came on stage to sing with them at a festival a few years ago that you may want to check out. Their energy on stage in that live performance is electric and you can tell that they just enjoyed performing with each other. It's always fascinating to me to watch on stage interactions when a band has a guest singer come on. Tarja and Sharon were having the time of their lives together, and the pure joy that was written on their faces is a testament to how they get along offstage.
They couldn’t be more polar opposites but together they both feed and feel off each other’s singing voices! Fantastic duet, feels like they have been doing it for years! 🤯
Cheers,
Mike L😎👍👍👍👍
Is this for real?
@@mikelehmann6256 No.
How does this work? Do I texted message?
Thanks! 😎
@@mikelehmann6256 You're welcome.
Sharon and Tarja are amazing metalsinger....!!! This reaction produce me Goosebumps...!
Another great song from within temptation is "Faster" greatest driving song ever in the history of ever !!
One of my favourite symphonic metal duet 😍 I love both Tarja’s and Sharon’s voices! These ladies sing with different techniques and they have very different voices but give me same goosebumps 🤩 Beautiful analysis!
Interview Tarja 🥰🥰🥰
If you want more wonderful female metal vocalist collaborations there's Tarja's Demons in You which she performed live with Alyssa White Gluz at Wacken 2016. Definitely a great song to check out. Not what you'd think of as a natural pairing but they combine their voices incredibly well with Alyssa showcasing her full range to compliment Tarja's wonderful voice.
I have to confess! I am in love with Tarja since when i first heard and seen Sleepping sun video clip from Nightwish more then 20 years ago!!! Still in love with her! She will forever be THE Nightwish singer!!! I love Floor (she is a GODESS) also but original Nightwish soul voice is Tarja Turunen!!! P.S. Bless you!!!
Chills every time :D Love them both! Tarja is really the OG
I was just looking through your back catalogue of videos, and I was really surprised to see you'd never done an analysis of Lacuna Coil. I do hope you'll get to them soon - your knowledge of vocal technique is always so eye-opening, and really enhances my appreciation for these artists.
I always get chills at that last note
Man, I have been jamming to this song for years. The song is epic and the music video is so cool. Looking forward to your Analysis!
Also, you should watch the behind-the-scenes of making this video. These 2 ladies are hilarious and had so much fun with it.
This song made me emotional and teary eyed, wow an epic masterpiece.
I wish I loved anything as much as Elizabeth loves music. It's so great seeing just pure joy coming from music.
This is the way Sharon usually things, at least in the last 12 years or so. She became more chesty, and singing with a lot more mixed voice as well. In her earlier music with within temptation, she was much more of a light head voice singer. All beautiful styles. TARJA has been versatile for a very long time. She does sing a lot of Pop style techniques, not just classical as heard detractors would say.
I agree but that is something she developed after parting ways with Nightwish. I think this video is great show case of how she continued to work and develop her instrument over the years. It is part of what makes her such a great vocalist.
@@rnowak85 Tarja already changed her style a lot while being with Nightwish. Just compare Oceanborn to Century Child.
I love how much you love what you do. Your joy is a treasure
Always said the world would explode if Tarja and Sharon did a song together. 😆 One of my favs. If this is any indicator of how awesome a colab can be, I can't wait to see how the Within Temptation Worlds Collide Tour with Evanescence goes.
"Misi" Honestly, If I hadn't got into Evanescence, I wouldn't have got into Nightwish and Within Temptation. People don't talk about this a lot but Evanescence is probably the most influential and overlooked band of the past 20 years that got many American teenagers into Power, Symphonic, Gothic and Black Metal
@@lethybridtheorygolucastheo2191 I agree! I had heard 1 or 2 songs from Nightwish and Within Temptation at that time but I didn't know them by name. I've always been disappointed that they don't get radio air time in the states, I think a lot of people would fall in love with these bands if given the chance.
This one is so much fun, love both of these ladies' style.
For another awesome collaboration, try Within Temptation with 'Dangerous', featuring the one and only Howard Jones!
Finally, I've been waiting for this one for ages!
This song never seizes to give me goosebumps.
Two of the most incredible singers united in a great production! Absolutely epic!
Sharon and Tarja are like 2 jewels in a golden necklace made from the other WT band members. A perfect combination.
I looooove Within Temptation 💜💜💜💜
The 2 are amazing... their voices show ease of the great work they do... better than other genres of music
Além da explanação maravilhosa adorei o Cthulhu alí do lado :)
Within Temptation did a song with Howard Jones formerly of killswitch engage, called dangerous. It is on hydra, the same as this
That perfect blend of Sharon's sweet vocals and Tarja's power in this strings/heavy metal song is just absolutely epic!!
I love how at the end of the video you realize the kids are them and they’ve now grown up 🥲🌱
For so many people, this collab was a dream we never thought would happen. I remember screaming when it was announced. Thanks for covering it!
I remember when I first found your channel and saw you had analyzed some Within Temptation and Nightwish songs, this song was the one song I wanted to you breakdown so bad. So glad you have finally gotten to it. I always imagined Sharon and Tarja as Valkyries singing songs for the fallen. Such epic voices.
15:45 I am just such a sucker with anything with a beautiful operatic line .......
Me too!!!!!!!
This song is up there with Stairway To The Sky and Shot In The Dark among Within Temptation's best songs. Absolutely awesome song for karaoke too, highly recommend singing this.
Ooohh you are in for a treat. Tarja (taa-rrr-ee-a) for the new people is how SHE pronounces it, screen left Sharon screen right. Video is undercranked for slow motion effect. I mention that because the video so perfectly matches the song. Tarja music school grad. Masters degree in fact. So trained. Sharon was all natural talent with no formal music education. I have been told she has now. Maybe due to her colab with Tarja. No one who knows her seems to have a bad word about her. Can't we all use someone like that in our lives. The power of these two ladies is awesome to behold. WT like so many European metal bands can not help but be influenced by the likes of Nightwish and of course Tarja. She was in at the start of it and her discography solo is equal or surpasses NW including the 5 albums with her. You might well enjoy her auto biography, Singing in my blood. Her training BTW is in Lied singing. Certain educated/experienced classical music performers have pointed out the difference between that and opera. Which brings me to recomending...2012 Beauty & the Beat a colloboration I think you will enjoy. And relate to as well very closely. She was 5 months pregnant with Naiomi at the time of recording. Her performance ranging from metal to ballads, original music and classical. Including Mein Herr Marquis. Her natural flair for drama brings the music to life, even for those of us who know nothing about the music genre itself. Other than having the basic story explained.
The blending of these two ladies really is something to behold. See you in the live stream if I can. If not I'll catch the replay. 🐙🦑🎶🎼🎵 #Releasethekraken #Let'sgoback
Two queens!
Aaaaaaaaaaaawww, you look so happy ❤️. 'Our' Tarja is fabulous and Sharon also. They really make a damn excellent duo.
Female metal singers supremacy 🙇♀🙏🏽🧎♀the way I am simping for both Tarja and Sharon, absolute legends
You should listen to some of Tarja's earlier work with Nightwish.
Wishmaster
Sleeping Sun
Passion and the Opera
Lappi 1,3
Beauty of the Beast
Angels Fall First
The Forever Moments
Walking in the air
Two for Tragedy
Deep Silent Complete........ She's my absolute favorite and I love everything she does, including all of her solo music
also siren
I love symphonic metal! Nightwish and Within Temptation are amazing! Nothing as beautiful as a female voice over this type of music! Your explanation of what I am hearing is great. As a guitarist, I am more focused on the guitar parts. That's where my ears go automatically. I love both Sharon's and Tarja's voices. Just majestic!
I can't wait to FINALLY see these two together on stage at the end of the year! I might be a 38-year-old metalhead, I can't promise I won't shed a few tears of joy...
I just saw Sharon and Tarja live in concert this Wednesday. They sang this song and 2 other songs together. It was surreal🥹
I'm so excited to see this reaction! ❤️❤️❤️
Bless you ! 👍👍👍
Tea time interview with Tarja! That would be so amazing. 😍
Couldn't resist this analysis, cause I love this song (and video). The blend/contrast between their two voices just works so well, and I get the impression Sharon has moved how she sings a bit to help make that work (though I'm not a trained singer so I could be completely off base). Anyway, fascinating as always, thank you!
Great singers both,i love them 😍.
Basically i knew Tarja from NW which I am a big fan and this song made me loving Sharon and WT as well.
Great vocals, great lyrics, music and video and finally great 👍 reaction from you !!!
I would like to make a video reaction to Therion with Lori Lewis as a singer,i believe that she is my most loving operating singer and Therion my best symphonic metal band ever.
When I tell you this was a legendary duet, it was a LEGENDARY duet. SUCH a big collaboration back in 2013 (?)
I remember when this single came out (honestly, it feels like last week, not eight-odd years ago, haha!) Whenever there’s a collaboration by ladies in the metal world it’s bound to be pretty great, but I near lost my mind with the announcement of this one. (I may have audibly shrieked at the time.) The front women of my top two favourite bands singing together! ❤️🔥 It makes me sad that I’ll never get to see them perform it together live and I’m super jealous of those who have! Your face, once again, perfectly encapsulates everything I feel when listening/watching. 😍
And yes, no expense is seemingly ever spared as Within Temptation have developed their production and music videos over time - they’re always top notch. There are a couple of videos of the ‘making of’ this video, and one of their accompanying photoshoot which are fun to watch too.
I am SO HAPPY that you got to this video! Thank You!
I've heard this song several times. I've been a fan of Within Temptation and Nightwish since the release of their first albums respectively.
I didn't realize how powerful this song was. This reaction has given me a newfound perspective on this song. And I'm not one who doesn't pay attention to a songs theme or story. But I missed just how powerful this song really is. Thank you for showing this.
Now, if you would only do Steelheart. I am so surprised that in all this time you have not done so! Easily one of the best vocalist in the '80s and rarely can anyone hit a higher, cleaner note and so beautifully, then the vocalist of Steelheart. He even has a story, tragedy, that would fit well in the narrative of the reaction. I personally would start with the live version of "She's Gone". You may take issue with the fact that he chews gum and sings at the same time! LOL! But without a doubt, one of the most impressive heavy Rock vocalists of that era.
I understand you always get requests on these comments. And it can certainly be overwhelming. But this is one that you do not want to miss out on. It's the only request that I can think of that you would be missing much! So, you must experience this vocalist. Research the accident that he was in that had to do with his voice. This video was well before that time. He was in a stage accident and after that, he could never sing exacly the same again. It affected him in that way.
There's the link that you should consider reacting to:
Steelheart "She's Gone" (Live HQ)
th-cam.com/video/aJGhuD4hyag/w-d-xo.html
Awesome as always, Elizabeth. Much love and alliance for the 'FeMetal Sisterhood' ! 🤘
this is one of my favorite songs by Within Temptation. Great arrangement!
all i need.. makes me cry 😭😭😭 every time I hear it
Tarja and Sharon duet was worth the wait -- great song and video to match
I saw these guys last week in Colombus, Ohio. They were the intro band for the Iron Maiden concert. BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!! The band got to go to a local range my friend owns and had the time of their lives. I got to meet the members at our booth during the concert. Best time of my life!!!
A year?? I missed this for a freaking year?? When did the music gods start hating me?
Cool! That was probably my favorite song of the year, when it came out. Amazing song and video, post-apocalyptic and sorta Fallout-like.
Oh I can’t wait! Are you going to interview one of them too?
Click. Like. Watch. Can't resist. I see WT, I must listen, whatever it is. Great analysis, Elizabeth.
I love how you play the role of a magnifier on the song's hidden emotions. Just awesome. Thank you.
My first exposure to Nightwish was quite accidental it was the song Angels Fall First and I was completely enthralled with the guitar intro and then the strings, but when the singing started I felt it was just a little too operatic for that song. I really like Tarja's voice though.
This is actually my favorite vocal performance by Tarja. I'm going to check out more videos with Tarja because most of my Nightwish listening is with Floor.
Sharon and Within Temptation are spectacular I'm a huge fan.
Sharon singing Faster while watching the isle of man motorcycle racing video was so powerful. That's how I was introduced to the band, it haunted me until I looked it up. Glad I did. I've been stuck on Robert Plant's song Ship of Fools, that would be a cool review if you haven't done it yet.
All the music from Within Temptation i've listened to, this one is still my absolute favorite.
thanks for doing this video, I recently found out that Nightwish has a new singer and wanted to hear Tarja, and I've never heard this song. really takes me back, thanks for the breakdown. I too am a sucker for the operatic sound that comes from the former Nightwish singer, and Floor is great- their new singer is great, but i really am floored when I hear Tarja perform. I love metal music and her voice being so "dark" lends itself well to the genre.
i hope you'll react to more studio stuff from tarja, when you said her voice had more 'loft' i was like 'ah yes this is the word i've been looking for'. it is always hard for me to put in words what tarja's voice sounds like(especially on early nightwish albums). yes it has a dark rich colour but her voice sounds like it's coming from a place i don't know how to describe xD i'm just a layman when it comes to music but i enjoy her vocals immensely.
I have been listening to this song for years. It’s epic!!! So glad your reviewing it. Their vocals are dynamic together.
Loved your analysis. I guess this track is one of the best pieces that this genre ever delivered.
Queens 👑🖤
Love Sharon's voice, Thank you very much for bringing this video
I love those two ladies, and don’t forget the whole band WT. 🙏⭐️❤️👌
You should interview Tarja on your show. I went to highschool (lukio) in Finland as an exchange student and she was in one of the grades below me as she is a tad younger than I am. She was super sweet then and fame never changed her, she was then and is now one of the most real and humble people I have ever met. She also has an amazing gift for language and speaks four fluently.
The day this song dropped was a core memory for me, maybe me as excited as a Christmas morning. I still perfectly remember how I felt hearing it the first time
Oh man, I've been waiting a lot time for you to react to this song. It's a very beautiful song with equally beautiful voices. Well worth the wait! Amazing job as always!
Sharon's voice has changed a lot over the years, she tends to sing in a much more contemporary way these days. I love all the different styles and it always impresses me how, from album to album, WT always deliver something fresh and different while keep that WT sound.