Hello Melvin Thinks ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘
I think it's one of the greatest compliments that you can give the band, that every single member is serving the music because it's that good, nobody has to show off and in the end they all look brilliant.
Hello Melvin. I am a 73 year old Scouser, who has been into music since a very early age. Played in a heavy rock band for a while. Loved and enjoyed music of many forms for many years. I have been astounded by new listens quite a few times, but never to the extent of this [Nightwish]. There is a lot to learn about the band as a whole and also each and every member. It's quite a quest you've put yourself on - I hope you take it up! Getting into Nightwish is like playing Dungeons and Dragons for the first time - it's good, but just gets better each time you think you've got it! With NW, I don't think any of us will fully get it, because there is just so much of it! Nightwish Army Liverpool Division reporting for duty! Sir!
Hey Mart. Thank you for the comment. They seem like a band that capture the hearts of many different age groups, nationalities, and walks of lives. What instrument did you play in your band? I've defo got a lot of material to smash through for this band, as you pointed out. Better late than never I guess 😉
Excellent reaction! Yes, you got it spot on with Emppu’s solo. Less is more indeed. And Jukka’s drumming is amazing. He beats those drums harder than a ginger stepchild😆! As you go further in your Nightwish journey you will see the importance of Marco on bass with his amazing vocals and the songwriting genius that is Thuomas on keyboards. As for Floor, you were right when you say there’s more to come. Trust me, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction. Greetings from Oxfordshire.
Welcome to the magical world of symphonic metal and Nightwish. This is one of the most epic live performaces EVER. Glad you liked and greetings from Finland! ⛄❄👍
Hello Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. And they make Symphonic Metal. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there. I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion. Watch out for the Nightwish Army. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Nightwish stole the 'army' from KISS, who had an 'army' since 1975. I love Nightwish, but they couldn't think up something original to call their fans?
@@patricialouk6650 The band did not start calling the fans as an Army, it was the fans themselves who started to call themselves a "Nightwish Army" decades ago - the idea was of course copied most likely from Kiss (which I am a fan and a very long time Army member), mind you, Kiss does not have a patent of the word army even when associated with fan base, they can be say to have taken it into use as the first band of the world, or did they really, anyone studied this??
The algorithm found you, and now I have, here for Nightwish and Floor, appreciate the reaction! Saw them live in Minneapolis, MN (US) last year, amazing, absolutely amazing!~
Nightwish Aussie division reporting in. Well mate, now you have found the phenomenon that is Nightwish then strap in for one of the best musical rides of your life.
@@melvinthinks hey Melvin,some pro reactor tips to keep from getting down thumbs, #1 keep in mind that NW & Floor videos rarely ever get blocked, after a pause try to go back a bit before resuming to keep song continuity & so none of the many transitions NW is known for will not be missed,your viewers will appreciate it :) also pausing mid vocals will get some down thumbs best not to. but welcome to the best band and singer of our time,this was but a very small taste of what NW & Floor will thrill you with. cheers there are many great female vocalist in the world, then there are a few exceptional ones ,then there is Floor Jansen, Floor Jansen formerly of AfterForever & ReVamp who in 1999 started attending the Rock Academy in Tilburg and then at the National Conservatory in the Netherlands. She then went on to study & trained in musical theatre and also attended opera lessons for a year., for your indulgence and reference I offer my list for you , cheers, Welcome to the best band and female vocalist of our time, I know bold statement but if you take the journey you will understand ,the YT fan base is massive,passionate & very active, 80% of which is for the Floor era,she stepped in Oct 2012 ,and has been their 3rd,current & "Final" vocalist ,GLS is the epitome of Symphonic Metal with more of a classical influence as is many of their compositions but many from this concert are much heavier ,also GLS is the most reacted to song on YT ever with several vocal coaches having over 2.5 Million views .But this was but a very small taste of what Floor & NW has in store for you. As someone who started listening to Nightwish and Floor with her 1st band AfterForever 20 yrs ago I offer My song list recommendations below which is solely focused on the singer you just saw & heard,cheers **there are 2 pivotal events since Floor Jansen came aboard NW in late 2012 #1 Wacken 2013 - #2 Beste Zangers 2019 at this popular Dutch tv show filmed on Ibiza some top Dutch singers past & present get together and the person on the center couch for the day has one of their songs or a song that has meaning to them sung back to them reinterpreted by the other singers,novel idea . Floor opened the show with the 1st song below and just blew everyone's mind,only two of the other singers knew who Floor was but none of them had heard her sing with such versatility,after the 8 day run of the show Floor's & NW's popularity soared,stadiums filled up and ticket sales shot up.btw since Floor joined NW & after this show NW's fan base has tripled . on Mama by Samantha S.Floor completely changes the tempo and song structure ,the song is about Samantha wanting to be more like her Mom, Que Se Siente by Rolf is originally a merenge ,mambo type song so of course Floor does it her way,Winner by Tim A. he wrote for his brother who has Spina Bifida, About Love ,Ruben wrote about his parents divorce. Floor Jansen - Vilja Lied for Henk Poort(2019) + intro and outro (With eng subtitles) th-cam.com/video/JN80AfHiUTY/w-d-xo.html Floor Jansen sings Shallow for Emma Heesters Beste Zangers 2019 th-cam.com/video/M68pe4a_9zk/w-d-xo.html *with subtittles :th-cam.com/video/UWWbgYJ6Q6E/w-d-xo.html *Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera | Beste Zangers 2019 : th-cam.com/video/plCScjvDOJM/w-d-xo.html Floor Jansen sings Mama for Samantha Steenwijk Beste Zangers 2019 th-cam.com/video/I8MKd4lkvDc/w-d-xo.html Floor Jansen sings Que Se Siente for Rolf Sanches Beste Zangers 2019 th-cam.com/video/DfYeLUoqw0E/w-d-xo.html *(With Subtitles):th-cam.com/video/QrUz0CE7zoM/w-d-xo.html Floor Jansen sings Winner for Tim Akkerman Beste Zangers 2019 Eng. Subs: th-cam.com/video/vQ04AUZdTss/w-d-xo.html Floor Jansen sings About love I don't know a thing for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019 th-cam.com/video/1SyHUrfjeqg/w-d-xo.html *2 weeks after her gall bladder surgery so she could not be there in person but live synced this was the 2012 Eurovision song winner by Loreen Floor Jansen - Euphoria | Beste Zangers Songfestival 2021 th-cam.com/video/FOBgrpkOIVE/w-d-xo.html ************* Wacken 2013:GERMANY , 82,000 fans for NW the most reacted to concert on YT & the best I have ever seen,it sets the standard going forward & is a seminal event, NW is always best Live, Floor who is the 3rd,current & final vocalist was only 10 months in with the band at this point but she makes every song her own : From opener to ending song in order: Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/OvOD6xecph4/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Wish I Had an Angel (Wacken 2013): th-cam.com/video/Mn1V90FZLBs/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - She Is My Sin (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/3EKgcVSX4ss/w-d-xo.html Ghost River (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Ever Dream (OFFICIAL LIVE-Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/1Xi4n8dJcF8/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/pvkYwOJZONU/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - I Want My Tears Back (Wacken 2013) : th-cam.com/video/ga-hR7CYbwQ/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Nemo (Wacken 2013) : th-cam.com/video/plNcYhtPB8Y/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Last of the Wilds (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/aAbe5sJDiUI/w-d-xo.html *Nightwish - Bless the Child (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/VTPXvE6o3LY/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/zz_7OCCQlXs/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Amaranth (Wacken 2013) : th-cam.com/video/3yLMAxmlVNI/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) : Wacken 2013 th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE-Wacken 2013- th-cam.com/video/lQu5QjidHWg/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Last Ride Of The Day (Live Wacken 2013 - ShowtimeStorytime): th-cam.com/video/QzIMx7Dqa_M/w-d-xo.html *************************** ZIGGO DOME in Amsterdam : Nightwish - The Phantom Of The Opera (ft. Henk Poort) (LIVE) th-cam.com/video/TM23gaT4zkY/w-d-xo.html ************* WEMBLEY ARENA : LONDON ** Nightwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope.Vehicle Of Spirit.Live at Wembley (2015) th-cam.com/video/vyLsU7Q333k/w-d-xo.html this by far the best version ************ NIGHTWISH - "The Poet And The Pendulum" from VEHICLE OF SPIRIT - Wembley 2015. th-cam.com/video/N4Vfy5yCy-c/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Alpenglow (OFFICIAL LIVE)Wembley th-cam.com/video/FrJvKZNEh7g/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red (Live at Wembley Arena) th-cam.com/video/5V7PKv493Ic/w-d-xo.html **The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish. HQ with lyrics. Live @ Wembley 2015 th-cam.com/video/iEzZRMthhXU/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - 7 Days To The Wolves (Live at Wembley Arena)2015 th-cam.com/video/XvsfwAPbWXc/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Shudder Before The Beautiful (Live Wembley Arena 2015~Vehicle Of Spirit) th-cam.com/video/IXdEBI9_FOk/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Weak Fantasy (Live Wembley Arena 2015~Vehicle Of Spirit) th-cam.com/video/VvK7y1iXMGI/w-d-xo.html Nightwish 🎶 My Walden 🎶 Live at Wembley 2015 🔥 Remastered 🔥 th-cam.com/video/YP9VwcEg3f4/w-d-xo.html&list Nightwish 🎶 Élan 🎶 Live at Wembley 2015 🔥 Remastered th-cam.com/video/XpF-nbuoI8w/w-d-xo.html&list ****************************** this from Floor's very 1st shows with NW that occurred in the U.S. **Nightwish - Planet Hell (LIVE)-2012 -Floor Jansen th-cam.com/video/CRJ_csyXosU/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020 th-cam.com/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Nemo (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020 th-cam.com/video/FC7HYfc5y0A/w-d-xo.html ON THE HEAVIER SIDE : Nightwish - Master Passion Greed (Special Video) th-cam.com/video/Bkib0dIziXk/w-d-xo.html or Lyric version :th-cam.com/video/wS7NrPNjACI/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - 10th Man Down - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 - Decades Tour th-cam.com/video/Px1YJ0EdNAI/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Slaying The Dreamer - Live In Buenos Aires (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO th-cam.com/video/wA44tjaP5n0/w-d-xo.html
Another Soul Snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess Wait on our General Gabriel Bardac's comment......its got the info you need to know to continue on this journey. Saying Floor sounds like Whitney in that part is a big compliment . Floor has worked her ass off to become so versatile.
If you want to see and to hear what she is capable of, then I recommend you to react their song called Romanticide from the same festival!! Your welcome :)(:
It's nice to see another fellow Brit at last discovering probably the greatest symphonic metal band, Nightwish. This Wacken 2013 concert was very special as it introduced most of this 82,000 crowd to Nightwish's latest singer the six foot tall Dutchwoman Floor Jansen. She only joined mid tour in late 2012 with 48 hours to learn the setlist as she flew from The Netherlands to the USA. At this concert she had only recently returned to Europe after ten months with the band. You are right to say that she brings variety to this song as she does to so many. Every song was written for one of the previous singers Tarja (operatic) and Anette (pop) and Floor nails them all
Cheers Clive. I did a bit of Wikipedia research before I watched the video and was deliberating which version of the song/singer I should treat as my intro to Nightwish. But I had quite a few viewers recommended this version from Wacken via my Epica video, and am glad they did 😁 Thanks for the additional insight too 👍🤟
@@melvinthinks If you haven't encountered him yet, the band member not on stage at the time is another Brit, Troy Donockley. Floor can sing anything in any style. Troy does that with instruments, including a bit of singing too.
Biggest rabbit hole in music you are staring into. Nightwish go all the way from acoustic, folk music to thrash metal. And all at an insanely good level. If you want to try a more metal song from Nightwish, look at one called Romanticide - personally, i reckon you should meet the bass player marco and his voice - Ever Dream would be a good follow up.
Great reaction mate. It's you Employed To Serve fan here. I'm also a huge Nightwish fan. In a matter of moments expect a comment from a guy called Gabriel (he can sniff out new reactions like a shark to blood). He'll tell you almost everything you need to know about Nightwish and provide an ordered list of songs to react to. Listen to him, he knows his stuff. To be honest, I'm jealous of you getting to listen to all their amazing songs for the first time. Hope you enjoy it. Since I'm here - how about a bit of folk metal. Have you listened to Eluveitie? Their song "Reborn" was the one that really made me sit up and slap myself in the face. I suggest a wee reaction to it. You'll thank me.
Hey man I remember you and thanks again for the comment and pre warning 😂 Blown away by the response! Folk metal? Why the hell not. Great shout. Hope you enjoyed the video and stay tuned for more, buddy 👍🤟
Hello! This was song 13 of 15 and Floor had been head banging, windmilling, dancing for an hour and ten minutes before this. In all styles of singing (she growls a little too) She took off a short instrumental for a costume change. Every song at this concert is great, you can't go wrong reacting to any of them. Nightwish is a great band. Check out their TRIBUTE to Pink Floyd's High Hopes, Marko the bassist is a great singer in his right. Welcome to Nightwish, enjoy your journey. 👍
Nightwish Army Germany reports for Duty: What you should do: Listen to Gabriel. He knows. Great Reaction !! I think our Queen captured another soul….:-) Subbed to see you react to the next gem :-) You are ready for a Story now......Storytime from Wacken 2013 it shall be next. We will be there. You will discover another facette of her. About Ghost Love Score: Standing solid as a World Pillar around which the planet revolves, Floor hits "The Note," the crowd loses their shit, the band tears a hole in the fabric of Space-Time, and 82,000 people will never, ever be the same again. Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !
David Gilmore fan? Wait until your journey stops at Nightwish's tribute to High Hopes Empuu (tasteful soloist) does that song on this same guitar, not a slide, and he does it amazingly well. Welcome to your new addiction, Nightwish Army, Arizona Division checking in. 🇺🇸🌵
Originally Floor was sent by Allfather Odhinn to Midgard to gather the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she got distracted and joined a series of bands. However, Floor still gathers souls by her grace, beauty and the sheer power of her vocals. We give thanks for her at our Blots regularly and hope that Odhinn won't notice that she has never returned to Asgard. ALL HAIL THE VALKYRIE GODDESS!!! The Nightwish Army is incoming! You're not ready! Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty!
Hello there :) You talked about David Gilmour, one day, you could try the Nightwish's tribute to "High Hopes", with Emppu playing Pink Floyd. No obligation, of course.
Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! 6'1'' Dutch Valkyrie Goddess spotted (third, current and according to Tuomas Holopainen, last singer) ! Gabriel Bardac entered ! I absolutely agree with you, about phones in concerts!!!! Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy. Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6). She can sing from classical to belting (Power belt) and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. And she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Plus, huge vocal nerd 😉. Floor Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg, where she graduated in 2003. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016. From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon (Second singer of Nightwish after Tarja) as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour (And she had to learn the setlist in 48h). On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020. And the master of this magic is: Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish) Tuomas the keyboardist writes about 95% of Nightwish songs, music and lyrics. He also composes the music for the backing track they use. It is recorded in London with musicians from The London Philharmonics. Pip Williams helps with the orchestration. There are two London based choirs too on the backing track, the other one is a children's choir. And of course with a synth you can do a lot. This was recorded at the 2013 Wacken (pronounced Vahken) Open Air festival in Germany in front of an audience of 82,000 people (one of the largest heavy metal festivals in the world and one of the largest open-air festivals in Germany). The fiery bull head is the symbol of the festival. We hope, that there is more coming. NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.
12:05 The Floorgasm brings yet another convert to the family !! 😁 Welcome Brother. You’re one of us now. Just FYI, that’s about 70 minutes into the show, and Floor had been killin’ it the whole way already. Also, that’s 82 THOUSAND people hanging on her every word; so, no pressure on her to Bury that (9 second long)high note.... At 6’1 and 170 pounds Floor is a smiling, singing, dancing, enchanting, stage commanding Valkyrie Goddess, and to me at least, a gift from above. Seeing the whole video of this concert, Especially the Floorgasm changed my life. It made me start listening to music again. I love watching these reaction videos and my biggest hope is that people follow and enjoy the Symphonic Metal path I was led to. Welcome to it. A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army This is the holy trinity of Nightwish songs live with Floor fronting... Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere 2015 th-cam.com/video/45brzDJKZ3o/w-d-xo.html DO NOT CUT THIS OFF EARLY. The Nightwish Army is Murderous behind this Sin. Be Warned. 😏 The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016 th-cam.com/video/gbn9GczYBkw/w-d-xo.html (wait until you have a full understanding of the band’s history before you react to this one. It’ll add the context you need to fully appreciate this emotional masterpiece.)
There are not many true masterpieces in rock history. Maybe 20? Even most of the great bands never had one. Nightwish arguably has three, and this is considered by many to be the best of the three. Congratulations on finding them.
Welcome to the world of Nightwish and symphonic metal. They really are a unique band; each song is different and awesome. Floor's beautiful voice reaches your heart in unexpected ways. I hope you continue to explore their music. Hello from the NW Army Portugal.
You just gained one more sub with your down to earth and honest, not to mention enjoyable first reaction to Nightwish. Can't wait for more, there's soooooooo much more for you to explore in the excellent rabit hole called Nightwish! :)
05:44 : Melvin, meet Emppu. The thing with him is that he's a great musician and one of his many talents is that he never overplays, never tries to show off, he just plays the music as it need to be played, nothing less, nothing more. And since you compared him to David Gilmour, I suggest you listen to Nighwish's cover fro Pink Floyd's High Hope : th-cam.com/video/jXTmh8fC_RQ/w-d-xo.html
"Bloody 'ell!" Yep, that's the reaction to Floor when you first hear her! Nightwish live will take over your life and soul. You just opened Pandora's box.
82,000 crowd in my opinion the best concert ive ever heard . This is the 13th song of a 15 song set so stamina amazing , shout out to the drummer too thanks very good reaction
Welcome to Nightwish and the start of an epic journey. A great band, each member a master of their instrument, vocal and instrumental. You got me when you noticed that Emppu (the guitarist) was a true craftsman, who played for the song, not for his own glorification. Oh, there is so much more for you to discover. I have subscribed to follow you on your journey of discovery because seeing someone else become enthralled and excited by Nightwish is almost as good as when I discovered them (not all that long ago) myself.
As someone already wrote. Nightwish - High Hopes. Pink Floyd tribute. Marko, the bass player sings (amazing) and Emppu, guitar is playing two beautiful solos.
Great reaction men👍 .. We love an enthusiastic honest Melvin... Nightwish is great👌 .. Floor is just Floor🤘 .. always 130% or more💥... They're one of the best live bands I ever heard ... The songs are never the same and never boring .. just be a fan🥳 .. enjoy .. I do... Greetings from Amsterdam✌
At the time of video Floor was on a temp contract to finish the tour for the previous singer. (Everyone knew by then she would be hired permanent if a deal could be reached.) The break in the middle is called an interlude. (symphonic music term) Sadly the drummer retired after this tour with some health issues due to sleep problems..
Nice, you mentioned Pink Floyd, now you need to check out Marko (bassist) as lead singer for the tribute tune, "High Hopes", check it out live! You'll adore it, promise
Welcome to the wonderful diverse world of Nightwish. UK Oldies Division of Nightwish army here as a new subscriber. Hope you'll keep on watching and listening. Especially their live recordings. I saw them live at Wembley in November 2022 and it was the most amazing experience. To hear more from them, I suggest you follow Gabriel's list or pick and mix from it. I have followed Nightwish for some time now and have just about every Nightwish recording, live and studio and not a single track I don't like.
Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Next songs to react to: Storytime, Ever Dream, Romanticide, Ghost River, Song of Myself NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/pvkYwOJZONU/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/YwGSAFarHRg/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/zz_7OCCQlXs/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE th-cam.com/video/lQu5QjidHWg/w-d-xo.html Setlist of this concert: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back, 8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day Audience in this concert was 82k+
🤣🤣 Great first reaction to the "Symphonic Queen of Metal" 🤘❤️🔥🤘 I'm a Dimash Dear first but the temptation of Floor at this epic concert always leads me astray.🤣🤣🤣 She calls with breathtaking talent.🥰🥰🥰 Greetings from Canada🇨🇦
"She blew my T*ts off!" HAHAHAHAHAHA, that sounds like something *I'D* say!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Welcome to the magical world of Symphonic Metal and the top band Nightwish with the top vocalist Floor Jansen!!!
Un coucou de l'armée NIGHTWISH de France, très très bien et excellente réaction à l'écoute du plus grand groupe du monde pour ma part. Mais vous n'avez qu'effleuré le dessus de l'iceberg et vous n'êtes qu'a l'entrée du terrier de lapin. Je vous souhaite de bons floorgasmes et continuez vos réactions nous serons toujours derrière vous pour vous soutenir pour notre groupe...... Encore plus d'écoutes s'il vous plait...... Merci. Faites le festival Open Air Wacken 2013, vous êtes sur de ne pas vous tromper, vous venez d'écouté la chanson 13 sur les 15 du set complet. Les quinze chansons du set sont des classiques pour tous les fans du groupe. Faites le Ever Dream qui commence comme une douce ballade voix piano et sur un signe de Marko ( le bassiste ) continue d'accélérer pour finir comme un train à grande vitesse, puis essayez une petite histoire comme storytimes ou alors du plus lourd avec Ghost River. ou encore plus lourd avec Romanticide..... Et je pense que notre ami Gabriel devait arriver sous peu, ( Un grand MERCI à Gabriel ) cliquez sur son nom et allez sur communauté, vous pourrez suivre sa liste en toute confiance avec les meilleurs mixages à la bonne vitesse et avec le meilleur audio. Continuez les filets du groupe sont tendus et il vous sera très difficile de vous en sortir, plus de NIGHTWISH s'il vous plait ........ Merci et à bientôt. Bonne écoute et un nouvel abonné ici.......
Lol at 1:15 "I fcuking hate that..". Heartfelt rant abt zombiephones used to record the entire set by ppl just standing there. In the girl's defence, she wasn't just standing and she only took one pic. As tt whole concert back then, take another look especially during the quieter moments. No smartphone overkill and you can even see old school lighters coming out. All in the past now ;) There's a fun video btw, with Floor scolding a crowd in South America for the behaviour you described. She says something tt tune of: "put down those [beep]ing phones and come [beep]ing rock with us instead!". See if I can find it. For the rest, nice reaction. Cheers from Amsterdam! 🤘
It should be "Oi fookin ate tha'" in propah English.😊 But yes, no, no zombiephone overload at Wancken anno Year 32. Unlike now. Sassy VG, hmm.. Can't remember the exact one, perhaps this: th-cam.com/video/fK-_bx2SEAI/w-d-xo.html ? Haven't watched the entire video yet, maybe not.
@@noneofyerbeeswax8194 Oh that's noice. Ty YT for the second semi-notification today. Must've been a semi-well behaved boi in the eyes of the AA. The delayed snotification is well received tho, cuz I couldn't retrace the clip with Floortje dearest encouraging the fans to stop fiddling with their funken phones. At 14:10 it's party time: "Why don't you drop all those cameras and start rocking with us instead of fcuking filming all the time, c'mon!" 🤘
Cheers Brendon and glad me and Floor think alike ☺️ My dig wasn't at the specific girl in the video tbh (that would be slightly unfair) just the people we all know who ruin gigs for others. Especially when they are standing in front of you as I'm only small 😂
@@BrendonChase_2015 Noice! Let's try another radio check then. Or perhaps you've already left your underwater Planet Y and are off the grid now? The encouraging message and the typical (and adorable) awkwardness when it comes to a spontaneous crowd interaction aside, she looks either very tired or very distracted in this video. Doesn't sound it for sure, but it really looks like she's on autopilot...
Nightwish will always remain a staple band in my music tastes, Even though i tend to enjoy the more heavier stuff that bands like Epica, Eleine, Arch Enemy, and Xandria provide for me nowadays, Nightwish is simply a classic, a balanced sound you can always rely on.
BTW, Floor stands just a tad under 6 feet, 2 inched tall in bare feet, and she's wearing 4 to 5 inch heels here......the guys are Finnish, but Floor is Dutch; she's married to Hannes Van Dahl, the drummer of the Swedish metal band Sabaton.......audience was an intimate little gathering of 82,000........this entire show is on both DVD and TH-cam, under the title of "Showtime, Storytime"....Nightwish Army, South Carolina, USA
Nightwish helped create symphonic metal and was and still is the most successful band of the subgenre. The first singer Tarja Turunen was the model of Simone Simons. The band disappears in the middle of the song because only backtracks are playing. Without backtracks, Nightwish would have to tour with a symphony orchestra and an opera choir. The recordings are from these. This is one of drummer Jukka Nevalainen's last concerts. Shortly after starting the recordings for the next album, he had to give up due to chronic insomnia. He asks his friend Kai Hahto to take over temporarily. He is not returning and is now in the management of the band. Kai became his successor. Floor has been the temporary help here for 10 months. Internally, she has already been hired as the number three singer. There is no studio recording of any of the songs at this concert with her. The first studio album with her was not released until 2015. Floor usually sings a mix of pop and opera. Other symphonies: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - Pirates Will Return (Official Live Video) | Napalm Records Within Temptation & Tarja Turunen- Paradise (Master of rock 2019) beyond the black - unbroken live Blackbriar - Mortal Remains (Official Music Video)
She never said that Tarja was her model. It was the journalist (Daniel from Wikimetal Brasil) who said that after she named a few bands as her influences. (Lacuna Coil. Nightwish, Kamelot etc). Most Dutch female singers from metalbands are influenced by Anneke van Gierbergen (The Gathering), Tuomas told in an interview that he wanted a band with a female singer after he heared The Gathering. I have nothing against Tarja, she is a great singer and perhaps even better than Anneke, but Anneke opened a lot of doors for female fronted metal bands.
@@xXTheoLinuxXx There is an interview at Blabbermouth where she says that she liked the combination of classical and metal in Nightwish. That's why she studied classical music. That makes Tarja her role model.
@@Mischnikvideos again that is what the journalist said, not what she said. She liked Nighwish, but she never said that Tarja was her role model. There is a difference. Epica is named after an album from Kamelot. If someone would say, well than Roy is your role model, doesn't mean that it is true.
Hey Melvin,welcome,and yes,you made some good remarks about Floor,she is considered (well at least by people who know her and that are loads of them) as one of the most versitile singers of our time. Sounds a bit boastful but dive into Nightwish and Floor solo and you will find out, why people say this. Nightwish Wacken 2013 is like a "feel good"movie,it won't dissapoint you.😉🤘 You also boost Emppu's (guitar player) ego to compare him with "David Gilmour",he will be honoured.👍
its a film score, has a first act, an intermission and a second act moving towards a climax. btw, she is happy to be there, its her first Huge audience (82,000 people) since joining the band less than 6 months ago (at that time)
Great reaction, indeed the guitar solo shows great restraint. And being Dutch I forgive you for drinking Stella Artois. I hope you will enjoy many more impressive Nightwish songs.
You're too kind. An English bloke, wearing a Jack Daniels shirt and drinking Stella Artois? P0ser! He should receive corporal punishment. (At first I thought of making him react to "Lost Glove Score" with A.. An.. nother singer on vocals, but it's way too br00tal).😁
Thnx 4 this. Go on with the stuff. Welcome to the Nightwish army^^. Please listen to Song of myself at Wacken. And, i am sure this will leave you speachless, the Gratest show on earth at Tampere. Due to Marco's voice , the wiking bassman, give The phantom of the opera a try, the"old" Nightwish singer Tarja will show her quality as well. Peace from Germany and please stay save
Hi Melvin, great reaction, liked to watch this and listen to your comments. I'm sure all the Belgian viewers will love you now for sipping on a Stella ;)
When you want to go further on the path of our 1.83m (6ft.+) tall Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen besides Nightwish, here is some background information on the best and most versitale female singer of our time. Floor joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. Here are some of my favourites: Energize me: th-cam.com/video/fjm4BrNAf6s/w-d-xo.html Monolith of Doubt: th-cam.com/video/3TmKHkQx45U/w-d-xo.html Dreamflight: th-cam.com/video/73-_F9prx4I/w-d-xo.html Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. She also studied 2 years at the Conservatory (1 year Music Theatre and 1 year Opera). Here is a link to a part of a TV show (with english subtitles) of the reunion of the class of the Rock Academy with mostly backstage footage of the Tampere concert of Nightwish in 2015: th-cam.com/video/B3NIfu0qvtg/w-d-xo.html 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song from full operatic to death growls in seconds. Here are some examples: Misery’s no Crime: th-cam.com/video/SNPesLFTnUg/w-d-xo.html Disdain: th-cam.com/video/tIqzPXzhEuw/w-d-xo.html Besides managing a band on her own she also did a lot of vocal coaching and as she is a perfectionist, she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the North American Tour at first as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour: th-cam.com/video/vhExkmWKMEU/w-d-xo.html Floor joined Nightwish after this iconic Wacken concert in 2013 as permanent member of the band. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp’ also, but it was clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so 'Revamp' disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died is a must see:: th-cam.com/video/bAiPeSsqD-4/w-d-xo.html A suggestion to a christmas song sung by Floor. Here is a link to a performance in Finland with a special guest with the best seat you could imagine: th-cam.com/video/ym1Wc5dmUYc/w-d-xo.html Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on TH-cam. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa:, th-cam.com/video/QqdvFPBGN0c/w-d-xo.html and to see her in full opera mode, watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini: th-cam.com/video/UeTyAZtV5wI/w-d-xo.html As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered TH-cam in these years. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself singing Ghost Love Score at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish:. th-cam.com/video/QW_3F186_5Q/w-d-xo.html Also her Fan Friday videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left on her channel. Also videos of her solotour she did with songs of her impressive career. Her latest endeavour is her stunning solo album ‘My Paragon.Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band Sabaton), daughter Freja (turned 6 years last march), and another on its way, a horse and pony, a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.
Liked and subscribed because of your being so relatable, but also because of your awesome vocal rendition of the drums in the beginning! "She blew my tits off" is vernacular that was unknown to me, so thanks from someone who likes to think he speaks and writes almost perfect English!
Nightwish are amazing and I adore Floor for being a great singer and the wonderful person she is (met her twice). That said, as a band in their current lineup, I prefer Epica.
You should check out my Epica video if you haven't already. Really enjoyed it. But have to say, I prefer this track over Consign To Oblivion. But I've only heard a small sample base to compare the band's atm. Cheers! 👍
@@melvinthinks You mention that Floor doesn't just sing opera, neither does Simone. Epica has many tracks where Simone doesn't sing in in her opera voice. Among which many beautiful ballads. I like the band interaction of Epica and the fact they all write songs, versus Tuomas (brilliant as he is) writing most, if not all songs, for Nightwish. Especially now Marko (the bass player/second singer) has left the band two years ago. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of both bands, just if I had to rank them in their current lineups ... It is all personal preference of course, but I recommend listening to more songs of both. They both have a huge catalog.
Please listen and react to more Nightwish! Subscribed hoping to hear more. I see Garbiel has already responded and he has a great playlist! P.S love the Stella!
Yes, you are right. Jukka is a phenomenal drummer and so is his friend Kai who followed him on drums when Jukka was too ill to go on drumming for Nightwish. But Jukka still is with the band only now in management.
It's cool to know he's still part of the band though. I've since had the pleasure of seeing Kai perform via a few of my other music reactions - in both Nightwish and Wintersun. He's like a human metronome.
12:23 YESSSSS. I thought at 57 years of age that I'd heard everything that there was to hear under the sun from all genres and then, Nightwish with Floor Jansen appeared on my radar and blew everything else out of the water. Phenomenal band with all members masters of their craft that never miss the sweet spot. Thank you Melvin and welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. The rabbit hole runs deep. 🙏😊👍❤️
Greetings. Welcome to the family! Well, if you can already tell, symphonic metal bands use their orchestral counterparts to keep them in pace. That said, Nightwish doesn't tour with an orchestra, so the London Philharmonic Orchestra records their tracks at Angel Studios, London along with London's The Metro Voices and Young Musicians Children's Choir. Nightwish then uses the backing tracks live so they really have no time or room for showboating as far as long runs on the bass, ridiculous guitar solos, or drum solos. They all just play the songs as close to the studio recordings as possible with some minor changes from time to time. So guitar solos have to be in the pocket provided by the song. Besides, Emppu says shredding on lead solos is over rated and unnecessary. Keyboard player writes all the songs and lyrics. Whitney Houston? That's a first. Everyone else says the "E" word, or mentions the singer's name whose initials are A. L. and whose total number of letters is 6. Anyway, you are in for a fcking treat. The rabbit hole goes deep, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤️🤘🤘
Hi again. I commented before but this just came to mind..... You mentioned your intro to Epica was Consigned To Oblivion. They actually do travel with their own orchestra and choir. Kind of sad that with such an amazing song, they didn't take a moment or 2 to show their counterparts. Such a song should demand that they show you "Epica" in its entirety. You'll see it though. That said, I recommend a duet... Simone and Floor Jansen? "Sancta Terra" live at Retrospect. You're gonna love it! But we'll see what the comments point to. 😊❤️🤘🤘
the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. special greetings to the General of the Army > Gabriel Bardac < (in your comments) and of course the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family The Bande Vocals : Floor Jansen Bass,Vocals : Marco Hietala Guitar : Emppu Vuorinen Keyboards,Songwriting. : Tuomas Holopainen Uilleann Pipes : Troy Donockley Drums :1-Jukka Nevalainen until 2013 /and then 2-Kai Hahto.
Tx for reacting to this Great band! 🤟 I subscribe to see you jump into that rabbit hole, the best I've seen for a while 🖐️ NightwishArmy from Québec Canada 🇲🇶🇨🇦
Hello Melvin Thinks ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me.
Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience.
About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners.
Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory):
" Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland.
Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition.
Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her.
There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps.
I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol "
For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community
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Good to see you general Gabriel how's thing in Romania?
Tou must be very proud being Finn and have it Tuomas ,our Metal Mozart, greetings from Greece
i hail to the commander of NWA hey Gabe hope your well
whats the baby news any?
I concur
David Gilmore you say??? Listen/watch Nightwish's tribute to Floyd...High Hopes...crazy awesome
Thanks Robert - will add it to my list 👍
Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. Thanks for doing this. Greetings from the Nightwishland a.k.a Finland 🇫🇮
It was my pleasure and thank you! 👍🤟😁
Ahhhhh Nightwish and our Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen snatched another soul. Nice.
I hope she will be gentle with me?
@@melvinthinks No. She won't.
I think it's one of the greatest compliments that you can give the band, that every single member is serving the music because it's that good, nobody has to show off and in the end they all look brilliant.
Fantastic musicians all round. Each and every one of them. Seriously impressed.
FYI, Floor was still their stand in singer at this time. Even so she had 82,000 metalheads in the palm of her hand.
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Hello Melvin. I am a 73 year old Scouser, who has been into music since a very early age. Played in a heavy rock band for a while. Loved and enjoyed music of many forms for many years. I have been astounded by new listens quite a few times, but never to the extent of this [Nightwish].
There is a lot to learn about the band as a whole and also each and every member. It's quite a quest you've put yourself on - I hope you take it up!
Getting into Nightwish is like playing Dungeons and Dragons for the first time - it's good, but just gets better each time you think you've got it! With NW, I don't think any of us will fully get it, because there is just so much of it!
Nightwish Army Liverpool Division reporting for duty! Sir!
Hey Mart. Thank you for the comment. They seem like a band that capture the hearts of many different age groups, nationalities, and walks of lives. What instrument did you play in your band? I've defo got a lot of material to smash through for this band, as you pointed out. Better late than never I guess 😉
THE GEATEST SHOW ON EARTH will blow you away
My favourite song by far ❤️
UK Army popping in for a great first reaction
Welcome! Be prepared for a wild ride! This band will take you to a different place with every song!
That's intriguing and exciting! Bring it on!!! 🤟
Excellent reaction! Yes, you got it spot on with Emppu’s solo. Less is more indeed. And Jukka’s drumming is amazing. He beats those drums harder than a ginger stepchild😆! As you go further in your Nightwish journey you will see the importance of Marco on bass with his amazing vocals and the songwriting genius that is Thuomas on keyboards.
As for Floor, you were right when you say there’s more to come. Trust me, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction.
Greetings from Oxfordshire.
Hey there and thanks for kind words. No many people ever agree with me so it's nice when someone does 😉 And hello Oxfordshire 🤟👍
Welcome to the magical world of symphonic metal and Nightwish. This is one of the most epic live performaces EVER. Glad you liked and greetings from Finland! ⛄❄👍
And I Concur .
I concur
Thank you and and the performance was SUPERB! Absolutely LOVED it 🤟 And hello Finland 😃
Hello
Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish.
They are from Finland.
And they make Symphonic Metal.
What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do.
Nightwish really hits you in your heart.
And that's what makes this band so unique.
Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch.
There were 82,000 people there.
I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion.
Watch out for the Nightwish Army.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Nightwish stole the 'army' from KISS, who had an 'army' since 1975. I love Nightwish, but they couldn't think up something original to call their fans?
Thanks dude and hello Netherlands! 🤟 The Nightwish Army have well and truly taken over! lol
Who is Kiss.@@patricialouk6650
@@patricialouk6650 The band did not start calling the fans as an Army, it was the fans themselves who started to call themselves a "Nightwish Army" decades ago - the idea was of course copied most likely from Kiss (which I am a fan and a very long time Army member), mind you, Kiss does not have a patent of the word army even when associated with fan base, they can be say to have taken it into use as the first band of the world, or did they really, anyone studied this??
My favorite band and singer. 🤘😊
The algorithm found you, and now I have, here for Nightwish and Floor, appreciate the reaction! Saw them live in Minneapolis, MN (US) last year, amazing, absolutely amazing!~
And I found you. Glad you enjoyed it, Todd. Great seeing comments from all corners of the earth. It's mega!!! 🤟👍
Welcome to Nightwish! Jump on down that rabbit hole and will follow your journey!
😁 Cheers Jamie 👍
Nightwish Aussie division reporting in. Well mate, now you have found the phenomenon that is Nightwish then strap in for one of the best musical rides of your life.
I'm gonna need a crash helmet I think. This Nightwish Army are EPIC!!!
Congrats to your first Floorgasm 🤘
🤣😂🤣 That's brilliant!!!
@@melvinthinks hey Melvin,some pro reactor tips to keep from getting down thumbs, #1 keep in mind that NW & Floor videos rarely ever get blocked, after a pause try to go back a bit before resuming to keep song continuity & so none of the many transitions NW is known for will not be missed,your viewers will appreciate it :) also pausing mid vocals will get some down thumbs best not to. but welcome to the best band and singer of our time,this was but a very small taste of what NW & Floor will thrill you with. cheers
there are many great female vocalist in the world, then there are a few exceptional ones ,then there is Floor Jansen, Floor Jansen formerly of AfterForever & ReVamp who in 1999
started attending the Rock Academy in Tilburg and then at the National Conservatory in the Netherlands. She then went on to study & trained in musical theatre and also attended opera lessons for a year., for your indulgence and reference I offer my list for you , cheers,
Welcome to the best band and female vocalist of our time, I know bold statement but if you take the journey you will understand ,the YT fan base is massive,passionate & very active, 80% of which is for the Floor era,she stepped in Oct 2012 ,and has been their 3rd,current & "Final" vocalist ,GLS is the epitome of Symphonic Metal with more of a classical influence as is many of their compositions but many from this concert are much heavier ,also GLS is the most reacted to song on YT ever with several vocal coaches having over 2.5 Million views .But this was but a very small taste of what Floor & NW has in store for you.
As someone who started listening to Nightwish and Floor with her 1st band AfterForever 20 yrs ago I offer My song list recommendations below which is solely focused on the singer you just saw & heard,cheers
**there are 2 pivotal events since Floor Jansen came aboard NW in late 2012 #1 Wacken 2013 - #2 Beste Zangers 2019 at this popular Dutch tv show filmed on Ibiza some top Dutch singers past & present get together and the person on the center couch for the day has one of their songs or a song that has meaning to them sung back to them reinterpreted by the other singers,novel idea .
Floor opened the show with the 1st song below and just blew everyone's mind,only two of the other singers knew who Floor was but none of them had heard her sing with such versatility,after the 8 day run of the show Floor's & NW's popularity soared,stadiums filled up and ticket sales shot up.btw since Floor joined NW & after this show NW's fan base has tripled . on Mama by Samantha S.Floor completely changes the tempo and song structure ,the song is about Samantha wanting to be more like her Mom, Que Se Siente by Rolf is originally a merenge ,mambo type song so of course Floor does it her way,Winner by Tim A. he wrote for his brother who has Spina Bifida,
About Love ,Ruben wrote about his parents divorce.
Floor Jansen - Vilja Lied for Henk Poort(2019) + intro and outro (With eng subtitles)
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Floor Jansen sings Shallow for Emma Heesters Beste Zangers 2019
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*with subtittles :th-cam.com/video/UWWbgYJ6Q6E/w-d-xo.html
*Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera | Beste Zangers 2019 :
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Floor Jansen sings Mama for Samantha Steenwijk Beste Zangers 2019
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Floor Jansen sings Que Se Siente for Rolf Sanches Beste Zangers 2019
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*(With Subtitles):th-cam.com/video/QrUz0CE7zoM/w-d-xo.html
Floor Jansen sings Winner for Tim Akkerman Beste Zangers 2019 Eng. Subs:
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Floor Jansen sings About love I don't know a thing for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019
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*2 weeks after her gall bladder surgery so she could not be there in person but live synced
this was the 2012 Eurovision song winner by Loreen
Floor Jansen - Euphoria | Beste Zangers Songfestival 2021
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Wacken 2013:GERMANY , 82,000 fans for NW
the most reacted to concert on YT & the best I have ever seen,it sets the standard going forward & is a seminal event, NW is always best Live, Floor who is the 3rd,current & final vocalist was only 10 months in with the band at this point but she makes
every song her own :
From opener to ending song in order:
Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken 2013)
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Nightwish - Wish I Had an Angel (Wacken 2013):
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Nightwish - She Is My Sin (Wacken 2013)
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Ghost River (Wacken 2013)
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NIGHTWISH - Ever Dream (OFFICIAL LIVE-Wacken 2013)
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NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013)
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Nightwish - I Want My Tears Back (Wacken 2013) :
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Nightwish - Nemo (Wacken 2013) :
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Nightwish - Last of the Wilds (Wacken 2013)
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*Nightwish - Bless the Child (Wacken 2013)
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NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013)
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Nightwish - Amaranth (Wacken 2013) :
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NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) : Wacken 2013
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Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE-Wacken 2013-
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Nightwish - Last Ride Of The Day (Live Wacken 2013 - ShowtimeStorytime):
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ZIGGO DOME in Amsterdam :
Nightwish - The Phantom Of The Opera (ft. Henk Poort) (LIVE)
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WEMBLEY ARENA : LONDON
** Nightwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope.Vehicle Of Spirit.Live at Wembley (2015)
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this by far the best version
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NIGHTWISH - "The Poet And The Pendulum" from VEHICLE OF SPIRIT - Wembley 2015.
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NIGHTWISH - Alpenglow (OFFICIAL LIVE)Wembley
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Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red (Live at Wembley Arena)
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**The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish. HQ with lyrics. Live @ Wembley 2015
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Nightwish - 7 Days To The Wolves (Live at Wembley Arena)2015
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Nightwish - Shudder Before The Beautiful (Live Wembley Arena 2015~Vehicle Of Spirit)
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Nightwish - Weak Fantasy (Live Wembley Arena 2015~Vehicle Of Spirit)
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Nightwish 🎶 My Walden 🎶 Live at Wembley 2015 🔥 Remastered 🔥
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Nightwish 🎶 Élan 🎶 Live at Wembley 2015 🔥 Remastered
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this from Floor's very 1st shows with NW that occurred in the U.S.
**Nightwish - Planet Hell (LIVE)-2012 -Floor Jansen
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Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020
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Nightwish - Nemo (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020
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ON THE HEAVIER SIDE :
Nightwish - Master Passion Greed (Special Video)
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or Lyric version :th-cam.com/video/wS7NrPNjACI/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish - 10th Man Down - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 - Decades Tour
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NIGHTWISH - Slaying The Dreamer - Live In Buenos Aires (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO
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Another Soul Snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess
Wait on our General Gabriel Bardac's comment......its got the info you need to know to continue on this journey.
Saying Floor sounds like Whitney in that part is a big compliment .
Floor has worked her ass off to become so versatile.
Yep. They have definitely snatched my soul 😁 Was incredible. Floor literally floored me 🤟
She has tons more in her arsenal of vocal range. Not one song of Nightwish is the same as the last. But never a bad song do they create. 😊
I can definitely believe this statement 😁
To put it in layman's terms floors vocal range is death growl to shatter glass
@@randolphstiney9544 I'm sold!!!
If you want to see and to hear what she is capable of, then I recommend you to react their song called Romanticide from the same festival!! Your welcome :)(:
I've seen several comments on here recommend this song. Has to be a reason why 😁
😁🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘
Edit. Now you know why We Wish....Nightwish 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮
It's nice to see another fellow Brit at last discovering probably the greatest symphonic metal band, Nightwish. This Wacken 2013 concert was very special as it introduced most of this 82,000 crowd to Nightwish's latest singer the six foot tall Dutchwoman Floor Jansen. She only joined mid tour in late 2012 with 48 hours to learn the setlist as she flew from The Netherlands to the USA. At this concert she had only recently returned to Europe after ten months with the band. You are right to say that she brings variety to this song as she does to so many. Every song was written for one of the previous singers Tarja (operatic) and Anette (pop) and Floor nails them all
Cheers Clive. I did a bit of Wikipedia research before I watched the video and was deliberating which version of the song/singer I should treat as my intro to Nightwish. But I had quite a few viewers recommended this version from Wacken via my Epica video, and am glad they did 😁 Thanks for the additional insight too 👍🤟
@@melvinthinks If you haven't encountered him yet, the band member not on stage at the time is another Brit, Troy Donockley. Floor can sing anything in any style. Troy does that with instruments, including a bit of singing too.
Yeah watched a documentary recently and encountered Troy 😁 Top lad. Proper Northern sense of humour 😂
Biggest rabbit hole in music you are staring into. Nightwish go all the way from acoustic, folk music to thrash metal. And all at an insanely good level. If you want to try a more metal song from Nightwish, look at one called Romanticide - personally, i reckon you should meet the bass player marco and his voice - Ever Dream would be a good follow up.
Cool! Cheers Paul. I could do a entire channel just on Nightwish by sounds of it 😂
The Nightwish Army has found you. Thank you for your reaction. Greetings from Westland, The Netherlands.
Hell yeah you guys have found me! Its gonna take me a week to read all these comments! lol Am loving it 🤟
Great reaction mate. It's you Employed To Serve fan here. I'm also a huge Nightwish fan. In a matter of moments expect a comment from a guy called Gabriel (he can sniff out new reactions like a shark to blood). He'll tell you almost everything you need to know about Nightwish and provide an ordered list of songs to react to. Listen to him, he knows his stuff. To be honest, I'm jealous of you getting to listen to all their amazing songs for the first time. Hope you enjoy it.
Since I'm here - how about a bit of folk metal. Have you listened to Eluveitie? Their song "Reborn" was the one that really made me sit up and slap myself in the face. I suggest a wee reaction to it. You'll thank me.
Hey man I remember you and thanks again for the comment and pre warning 😂 Blown away by the response! Folk metal? Why the hell not. Great shout. Hope you enjoyed the video and stay tuned for more, buddy 👍🤟
@@melvinthinks Nice one. I'm an ejit though. It's "Rebirth" not "Reborn". 😒
@@sylbaryn Honestly, Tom, had you not have corrected yourself I would never have known! 😂
Gabriel has the info you need to understand Nightwish. The Nightwish Army is incoming.
24 hrs after I published this video and your comment couldn't be more true! It's crazy!!! 😁🤣😜🤟👍🤟
Hello! This was song 13 of 15 and Floor had been head banging, windmilling, dancing for an hour and ten minutes before this. In all styles of singing (she growls a little too) She took off a short instrumental for a costume change.
Every song at this concert is great, you can't go wrong reacting to any of them. Nightwish is a great band. Check out their TRIBUTE to Pink Floyd's High Hopes, Marko the bassist is a great singer in his right.
Welcome to Nightwish, enjoy your journey. 👍
Shhhh, let him discover it himself 😅
Oh yes, please do High Hopes from them 🥰
Oh, I can definitely see I'm gonna enjoy this journey. Hope you stick around for the ride 😁
Nightwish Army Canadian Shield division reporting for duty.
Nightwish Army South African Division present and correct. Great reaction, looking forward to the rest of your journey
Thank you and hello South Africa!!! Hope you enjoy the ride 😁
Thanks, welcome to Nightwish
Cheers!
Great reaction 👍 Welcome to the Nightwish Rabbit hole 🤟
Thanks Dave 🤟
If you like chuggy guitar riffs, you could opt for Song of Myself. From the same Wacken 2013 concert. I think you'll like that one too.
I like chuggy! Cheers 👍🤟
Nightwish Army Germany reports for Duty:
What you should do:
Listen to Gabriel.
He knows.
Great Reaction !! I think our Queen captured another soul….:-)
Subbed to see you react to the next gem :-) You are ready for a Story now......Storytime from Wacken 2013 it shall be next. We will be there. You will discover another facette of her.
About Ghost Love Score:
Standing solid as a World Pillar around which the planet revolves, Floor hits "The Note," the crowd loses their shit, the band tears a hole in the fabric of Space-Time, and 82,000 people will never, ever be the same again.
Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !
Awesome! Cheers Markus and thank you so much for the sub. Rock on!!! 🤟
David Gilmore fan? Wait until your journey stops at Nightwish's tribute to High Hopes Empuu (tasteful soloist) does that song on this same guitar, not a slide, and he does it amazingly well. Welcome to your new addiction, Nightwish Army, Arizona Division checking in. 🇺🇸🌵
Awesome - thanks Chris and hello Arizona 👍🤟👋😁
Welcome to the Nightwish community, amazing band.
Cheers!!! 👍🤟
Originally Floor was sent by Allfather Odhinn to Midgard to gather the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she
got distracted and joined a series of bands. However, Floor still gathers souls by her grace, beauty and the sheer power
of her vocals.
We give thanks for her at our Blots regularly and hope that Odhinn won't notice that she has never returned to Asgard.
ALL HAIL THE VALKYRIE GODDESS!!!
The Nightwish Army is incoming! You're not ready!
Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty!
I definitely wasn't ready, mate! 🤣 Your comment is epic btw. I can't believe how awesome this bunch of fans and army are. It has blown me away!
Hello there :)
You talked about David Gilmour, one day, you could try the Nightwish's tribute to "High Hopes", with Emppu playing Pink Floyd. No obligation, of course.
Thanks Jerry! 🤟👍
Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! 6'1'' Dutch Valkyrie Goddess spotted (third, current and according to Tuomas Holopainen, last singer) ! Gabriel Bardac entered !
I absolutely agree with you, about phones in concerts!!!!
Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora.
Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy.
Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6).
She can sing from classical to belting (Power belt) and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. And she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Plus, huge vocal nerd 😉.
Floor Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg, where she graduated in 2003. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016.
From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon (Second singer of Nightwish after Tarja) as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour (And she had to learn the setlist in 48h). On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020.
And the master of this magic is:
Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish)
Tuomas the keyboardist writes about 95% of Nightwish songs, music and lyrics. He also composes the music for the backing track they use. It is recorded in London with musicians from The London Philharmonics. Pip Williams helps with the orchestration. There are two London based choirs too on the backing track, the other one is a children's choir. And of course with a synth you can do a lot.
This was recorded at the 2013 Wacken (pronounced Vahken) Open Air festival in Germany in front of an audience of 82,000 people (one of the largest heavy metal festivals in the world and one of the largest open-air festivals in Germany). The fiery bull head is the symbol of the festival.
We hope, that there is more coming.
NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.
Hello Timo and Estonia!!! Definitely more Nightwish on the cards so hope you stick and around and stay tuned for more in the future 😀👍🤟
12:05 The Floorgasm brings yet another convert to the family !! 😁 Welcome Brother. You’re one of us now. Just FYI, that’s about 70 minutes into the show, and Floor had been killin’ it the whole way already. Also, that’s 82 THOUSAND people hanging on her every word; so, no pressure on her to Bury that (9 second long)high note.... At 6’1 and 170 pounds Floor is a smiling, singing, dancing, enchanting, stage commanding Valkyrie Goddess, and to me at least, a gift from above. Seeing the whole video of this concert, Especially the Floorgasm changed my life. It made me start listening to music again. I love watching these reaction videos and my biggest hope is that people follow and enjoy the Symphonic Metal path I was led to. Welcome to it.
A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day.
💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙
Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion
RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army
This is the holy trinity of Nightwish songs live with Floor fronting...
Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html
Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere 2015 th-cam.com/video/45brzDJKZ3o/w-d-xo.html DO NOT CUT THIS OFF EARLY. The Nightwish Army is Murderous behind this Sin. Be Warned. 😏
The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016 th-cam.com/video/gbn9GczYBkw/w-d-xo.html (wait until you have a full understanding of the band’s history before you react to this one. It’ll add the context you need to fully appreciate this emotional masterpiece.)
Thanks John - this is great. NW Army are blowing me away!!!
There are not many true masterpieces in rock history. Maybe 20? Even most of the great bands never had one. Nightwish arguably has three, and this is considered by many to be the best of the three. Congratulations on finding them.
Only 3?!! Hahahahah!
Thank you 😁
Welcome to the world of Nightwish and symphonic metal. They really are a unique band; each song is different and awesome. Floor's beautiful voice reaches your heart in unexpected ways. I hope you continue to explore their music. Hello from the NW Army Portugal.
I definitely will and hello good morning Portugal 🤟🙏
Good one. Wacken 2013 was Floors introduction as the new singer to the European fans, the whole show was/is excellent.
You can thank the Epica fans for this recommendation 👍
@@melvinthinksNightwish fans are also Epica fans… and vice versa… you will understand that while you are enjoying the Nightwish journey…. 🏆👍
Definitely getting that vibe 😀
You just gained one more sub with your down to earth and honest, not to mention enjoyable first reaction to Nightwish. Can't wait for more, there's soooooooo much more for you to explore in the excellent rabit hole called Nightwish! :)
Thanks dude and cheers very much for the kind words. Means a lot 😁👍
Singers sing what they can
Floor sing what she want ❤
😂😂😂🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
05:44 : Melvin, meet Emppu. The thing with him is that he's a great musician and one of his many talents is that he never overplays, never tries to show off, he just plays the music as it need to be played, nothing less, nothing more. And since you compared him to David Gilmour, I suggest you listen to Nighwish's cover fro Pink Floyd's High Hope : th-cam.com/video/jXTmh8fC_RQ/w-d-xo.html
This sounds great - cheers Johan 👍
Welcome to the Nigthwish world...they will amaze you every single song. Greetings from Portugal.
That's quite a statement 😉 But I don't doubt you. Greetings from London to Portugal 🤟
"Bloody 'ell!" Yep, that's the reaction to Floor when you first hear her!
Nightwish live will take over your life and soul. You just opened Pandora's box.
Haha! She literally floored me 😁
82,000 crowd in my opinion the best concert ive ever heard . This is the 13th song of a 15 song set so stamina amazing , shout out to the drummer too thanks very good reaction
Thanks Stevie and hell yeah - the drummer is a MACHINE!!!
Welcome to Nightwish and the start of an epic journey. A great band, each member a master of their instrument, vocal and instrumental. You got me when you noticed that Emppu (the guitarist) was a true craftsman, who played for the song, not for his own glorification. Oh, there is so much more for you to discover. I have subscribed to follow you on your journey of discovery because seeing someone else become enthralled and excited by Nightwish is almost as good as when I discovered them (not all that long ago) myself.
hey 🐕
Hey yourself, Mega!@@MegaDog555
Thank you so much and hope you enjoy the ride as much as I'm sure I will 😁🤟👍🙏
Great reaction general Gabriel's list is an amazing start to your nightwish journey. Nightwish army UK division signing in! 🤘🤘🤘
Cheers Paul 👍🤟🙏
Saw them at Wembly in November last year ,,A good night was had by all.😎
I can only imagine! 🤟
As someone already wrote. Nightwish - High Hopes. Pink Floyd tribute. Marko, the bass player sings (amazing) and Emppu, guitar is playing two beautiful solos.
Nice! It's on my list 👍
Great reaction men👍 .. We love an enthusiastic honest Melvin... Nightwish is great👌 .. Floor is just Floor🤘 .. always 130% or more💥... They're one of the best live bands I ever
heard ... The songs are never the same and never boring .. just be a fan🥳 .. enjoy .. I do... Greetings from Amsterdam✌
Thanks Marc 😬 I just try to be myself and genuine. Hope it comes across like that. And hello Amsterdam 👋
At the time of video Floor was on a temp contract to finish the tour for the previous singer. (Everyone knew by then she would be hired permanent if a deal could be reached.)
The break in the middle is called an interlude. (symphonic music term)
Sadly the drummer retired after this tour with some health issues due to sleep problems..
Oh. That's sad about the drummer. He was a MACHINE!!!
Nice, you mentioned Pink Floyd, now you need to check out Marko (bassist) as lead singer for the tribute tune, "High Hopes", check it out live! You'll adore it, promise
Thanks Todd! Will do 🤟👍
This s only the beginning, mate. Great reaction. More Nightwish and you’ll have my subscription.
Thanks dude and watch this space 🤟
Welcome to the wonderful diverse world of Nightwish. UK Oldies Division of Nightwish army here as a new subscriber. Hope you'll keep on watching and listening. Especially their live recordings. I saw them live at Wembley in November 2022 and it was the most amazing experience. To hear more from them, I suggest you follow Gabriel's list or pick and mix from it. I have followed Nightwish for some time now and have just about every Nightwish recording, live and studio and not a single track I don't like.
Cheers dude and hello UK Oldies Division 🤟👍 Definitely a lot for me to get through. And that is an understatement 😂
Nightwish army California checking in, they do a great rendition of Pink Floyds High Hopes, end of an era concert.
Cheers Trina. There's been a few recs of this track so I clearly need to take note 😁 Hello California! 🤟
a real treat Crypta from the ashes live wacken 2022 the wacken tv verson has great intro
I concur
Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Next songs to react to: Storytime, Ever Dream, Romanticide, Ghost River, Song of Myself
NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/pvkYwOJZONU/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/YwGSAFarHRg/w-d-xo.html
NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/zz_7OCCQlXs/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) th-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE th-cam.com/video/lQu5QjidHWg/w-d-xo.html
Setlist of this concert: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back,
8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day
Audience in this concert was 82k+
This is great! Thank you 👍
🤣🤣 Great first reaction to the "Symphonic Queen of Metal" 🤘❤️🔥🤘 I'm a Dimash Dear first but the temptation of Floor at this epic concert always leads me astray.🤣🤣🤣 She calls with breathtaking talent.🥰🥰🥰 Greetings from Canada🇨🇦
Hello Renee and hello Canada! 😁 Floor literally floored me in this video.
Nice Floorgasm Melvin and great reaction too. Keep them coming!
Thank you and will do, for sure 😀
Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish!
Thank you! 🙏
"She blew my T*ts off!" HAHAHAHAHAHA, that sounds like something *I'D* say!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Welcome to the magical world of Symphonic Metal and the top band Nightwish with the top vocalist Floor Jansen!!!
I try and tell it how it is 😉 Thank you for the welcoming comment 🤟
Oh boy now you’ve done it , buckle up and enjoy the ride , btw , love the picture on the wall !! 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼
You spotted the film poster 😃 Bit of a random film, but the artwork is sooooo cool. Cheers 🍻
Un coucou de l'armée NIGHTWISH de France, très très bien et excellente réaction à l'écoute du plus grand groupe du monde pour ma part. Mais vous n'avez qu'effleuré le dessus de l'iceberg et vous n'êtes qu'a l'entrée du terrier de lapin. Je vous souhaite de bons floorgasmes et continuez vos réactions nous serons toujours derrière vous pour vous soutenir pour notre groupe...... Encore plus d'écoutes s'il vous plait...... Merci. Faites le festival Open Air Wacken 2013, vous êtes sur de ne pas vous tromper, vous venez d'écouté la chanson 13 sur les 15 du set complet. Les quinze chansons du set sont des classiques pour tous les fans du groupe. Faites le Ever Dream qui commence comme une douce ballade voix piano et sur un signe de Marko ( le bassiste ) continue d'accélérer pour finir comme un train à grande vitesse, puis essayez une petite histoire comme storytimes ou alors du plus lourd avec Ghost River. ou encore plus lourd avec Romanticide..... Et je pense que notre ami Gabriel devait arriver sous peu, ( Un grand MERCI à Gabriel ) cliquez sur son nom et allez sur communauté, vous pourrez suivre sa liste en toute confiance avec les meilleurs mixages à la bonne vitesse et avec le meilleur audio. Continuez les filets du groupe sont tendus et il vous sera très difficile de vous en sortir, plus de NIGHTWISH s'il vous plait ........ Merci et à bientôt. Bonne écoute et un nouvel abonné ici.......
Thank you Daniel and cheers very much for the sub 🤟🙏👍 Hope you enjoy this crazy ride I'm destined to endeavour on 😁
Well Floor and Simone are kinda friends 😜😜
Welcome to symphonic metal world,Nightwish is the best and Floor is our Queen,you didnt see nothing yet
No you are right I didn't see nothing until I woke up to the Nightwish Army this morning! 😮
Welcome to Nightwish and Epica!
Lol at 1:15 "I fcuking hate that..". Heartfelt rant abt zombiephones used to record the entire set by ppl just standing there. In the girl's defence, she wasn't just standing and she only took one pic. As tt whole concert back then, take another look especially during the quieter moments. No smartphone overkill and you can even see old school lighters coming out. All in the past now ;)
There's a fun video btw, with Floor scolding a crowd in South America for the behaviour you described. She says something tt tune of: "put down those [beep]ing phones and come [beep]ing rock with us instead!". See if I can find it. For the rest, nice reaction. Cheers from Amsterdam! 🤘
It should be "Oi fookin ate tha'" in propah English.😊
But yes, no, no zombiephone overload at Wancken anno Year 32. Unlike now.
Sassy VG, hmm.. Can't remember the exact one, perhaps this: th-cam.com/video/fK-_bx2SEAI/w-d-xo.html ?
Haven't watched the entire video yet, maybe not.
@@noneofyerbeeswax8194 Oh that's noice. Ty YT for the second semi-notification today. Must've been a semi-well behaved boi in the eyes of the AA. The delayed snotification is well received tho, cuz I couldn't retrace the clip with Floortje dearest encouraging the fans to stop fiddling with their funken phones. At 14:10 it's party time: "Why don't you drop all those cameras and start rocking with us instead of fcuking filming all the time, c'mon!" 🤘
Cheers Brendon and glad me and Floor think alike ☺️ My dig wasn't at the specific girl in the video tbh (that would be slightly unfair) just the people we all know who ruin gigs for others. Especially when they are standing in front of you as I'm only small 😂
@@BrendonChase_2015
Noice! Let's try another radio check then. Or perhaps you've already left your underwater Planet Y and are off the grid now?
The encouraging message and the typical (and adorable) awkwardness when it comes to a spontaneous crowd interaction aside, she looks either very tired or very distracted in this video. Doesn't sound it for sure, but it really looks like she's on autopilot...
Great reaction, brother. Keep rolling with Nightwish songs, and the Army will support you!
Cheers Jonathan! 🤟👍😁
Chorus is from London symphonic orchestra…i think.
Nightwish will always remain a staple band in my music tastes, Even though i tend to enjoy the more heavier stuff that bands like Epica, Eleine, Arch Enemy, and Xandria provide for me nowadays, Nightwish is simply a classic, a balanced sound you can always rely on.
Well said 🤟👍😁
Nightwish Army, USA, Floorida Division reporting in. I will enjoy watching you step into this very deep but satisfying rabbit hole. Good luck man...
Cheers Joseph 😁👍🤟
BTW, Floor stands just a tad under 6 feet, 2 inched tall in bare feet, and she's wearing 4 to 5 inch heels here......the guys are Finnish, but Floor is Dutch; she's married to Hannes Van Dahl, the drummer of the Swedish metal band Sabaton.......audience was an intimate little gathering of 82,000........this entire show is on both DVD and TH-cam, under the title of "Showtime, Storytime"....Nightwish Army, South Carolina, USA
Cheers Roy 👍🤟😁
Welcome to the best live band on the planet imho. You missed a treat at download. More Please very enjoyable reaction Thankyou
Yeah - I just hope they play Download again one day so I don't feel so guilty. And there will definitely be more, that's for sure 😁
Nightwish helped create symphonic metal and was and still is the most successful band of the subgenre. The first singer Tarja Turunen was the model of Simone Simons.
The band disappears in the middle of the song because only backtracks are playing. Without backtracks, Nightwish would have to tour with a symphony orchestra and an opera choir. The recordings are from these.
This is one of drummer Jukka Nevalainen's last concerts. Shortly after starting the recordings for the next album, he had to give up due to chronic insomnia. He asks his friend Kai Hahto to take over temporarily. He is not returning and is now in the management of the band. Kai became his successor.
Floor has been the temporary help here for 10 months. Internally, she has already been hired as the number three singer. There is no studio recording of any of the songs at this concert with her. The first studio album with her was not released until 2015.
Floor usually sings a mix of pop and opera.
Other symphonies:
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - Pirates Will Return (Official Live Video) | Napalm Records
Within Temptation & Tarja Turunen- Paradise (Master of rock 2019)
beyond the black - unbroken live
Blackbriar - Mortal Remains (Official Music Video)
She never said that Tarja was her model. It was the journalist (Daniel from Wikimetal Brasil) who said that after she named a few bands as her influences. (Lacuna Coil. Nightwish, Kamelot etc). Most Dutch female singers from metalbands are influenced by Anneke van Gierbergen (The Gathering), Tuomas told in an interview that he wanted a band with a female singer after he heared The Gathering. I have nothing against Tarja, she is a great singer and perhaps even better than Anneke, but Anneke opened a lot of doors for female fronted metal bands.
@@xXTheoLinuxXx There is an interview at Blabbermouth where she says that she liked the combination of classical and metal in Nightwish. That's why she studied classical music. That makes Tarja her role model.
@@Mischnikvideos again that is what the journalist said, not what she said. She liked Nighwish, but she never said that Tarja was her role model. There is a difference. Epica is named after an album from Kamelot. If someone would say, well than Roy is your role model, doesn't mean that it is true.
Hey Melvin,welcome,and yes,you made some good remarks about Floor,she is considered (well at least by people who know her and that are loads of them) as one of the most versitile singers of our time. Sounds a bit boastful but dive into Nightwish and Floor solo and you will find out, why people say this. Nightwish Wacken 2013 is like a "feel good"movie,it won't dissapoint you.😉🤘 You also boost Emppu's (guitar player) ego to compare him with "David Gilmour",he will be honoured.👍
I definitely got the Gilmour vibe, so am intrigued to hear some of his other solos in the near future. He's a tasty guitar player 🤟
its a film score, has a first act, an intermission and a second act moving towards a climax.
btw, she is happy to be there, its her first Huge audience (82,000 people) since joining the band less than 6 months ago (at that time)
I could definitely see she was happy 😁 She had them eating out of the palm of her hands 🤟
I love music documentaries!!! Thanks for this tip off. I'll add it to my watch list 👍🙏🤟
Great reaction, indeed the guitar solo shows great restraint. And being Dutch I forgive you for drinking Stella Artois. I hope you will enjoy many more impressive Nightwish songs.
You're too kind. An English bloke, wearing a Jack Daniels shirt and drinking Stella Artois? P0ser!
He should receive corporal punishment. (At first I thought of making him react to "Lost Glove Score" with A.. An.. nother singer on vocals, but it's way too br00tal).😁
Hahahaha! Cheers Erick. I'll try and switch the beverage around next time 😜
BTW the Nightwish army is coming and you are ready!
It appears I wasn't ready! 🤣🤟👍
Thnx 4 this. Go on with the stuff. Welcome to the Nightwish army^^.
Please listen to Song of myself at Wacken. And, i am sure this will leave you speachless, the Gratest show on earth at Tampere.
Due to Marco's voice , the wiking bassman, give The phantom of the opera a try,
the"old" Nightwish singer Tarja will show her quality as well.
Peace from Germany and please stay save
Thank you and have a great day. I'm part of the army now 🤟
Hi Melvin, great reaction, liked to watch this and listen to your comments. I'm sure all the Belgian viewers will love you now for sipping on a Stella ;)
Hahaha! Cheers Rob. I'll have to drink some other beers on screen to keep harmony with other international breweries now!
🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done and welcome to the Nightwish familie
Cheers and I'm now part of the Army 😄
When you want to go further on the path of our 1.83m (6ft.+) tall Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen besides Nightwish, here is some background information on the best and most versitale female singer of our time. Floor joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. Here are some of my favourites:
Energize me: th-cam.com/video/fjm4BrNAf6s/w-d-xo.html
Monolith of Doubt: th-cam.com/video/3TmKHkQx45U/w-d-xo.html
Dreamflight: th-cam.com/video/73-_F9prx4I/w-d-xo.html
Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. She also studied 2 years at the Conservatory (1 year Music Theatre and 1 year Opera). Here is a link to a part of a TV show (with english subtitles) of the reunion of the class of the Rock Academy with mostly backstage footage of the Tampere concert of Nightwish in 2015: th-cam.com/video/B3NIfu0qvtg/w-d-xo.html
'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song from full operatic to death growls in seconds. Here are some examples:
Misery’s no Crime: th-cam.com/video/SNPesLFTnUg/w-d-xo.html
Disdain: th-cam.com/video/tIqzPXzhEuw/w-d-xo.html
Besides managing a band on her own she also did a lot of vocal coaching and as she is a perfectionist, she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the North American Tour at first as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour: th-cam.com/video/vhExkmWKMEU/w-d-xo.html
Floor joined Nightwish after this iconic Wacken concert in 2013 as permanent member of the band. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp’ also, but it was clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so 'Revamp' disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died is a must see:: th-cam.com/video/bAiPeSsqD-4/w-d-xo.html
A suggestion to a christmas song sung by Floor. Here is a link to a performance in Finland with a special guest with the best seat you could imagine: th-cam.com/video/ym1Wc5dmUYc/w-d-xo.html
Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on TH-cam. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa:, th-cam.com/video/QqdvFPBGN0c/w-d-xo.html
and to see her in full opera mode, watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini: th-cam.com/video/UeTyAZtV5wI/w-d-xo.html
As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered TH-cam in these years. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself singing Ghost Love Score at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish:. th-cam.com/video/QW_3F186_5Q/w-d-xo.html
Also her Fan Friday videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left on her channel. Also videos of her solotour she did with songs of her impressive career. Her latest endeavour is her stunning solo album ‘My Paragon.Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band Sabaton), daughter Freja (turned 6 years last march), and another on its way, a horse and pony, a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.
Thanks! 🤟👍🙏
Liked and subscribed because of your being so relatable, but also because of your awesome vocal rendition of the drums in the beginning!
"She blew my tits off" is vernacular that was unknown to me, so thanks from someone who likes to think he speaks and writes almost perfect English!
Ahhhh. Thank you for the kind words and apologies about my drum rendition 😂 Cheers for the sub! Means a lot 🤟👍
You mentioned Gilmour, you should check out the tribute to PF with their version of "High Hopes" Live at the End of an Era concert.
Thanks! 🤟
Nightwish are amazing and I adore Floor for being a great singer and the wonderful person she is (met her twice). That said, as a band in their current lineup, I prefer Epica.
You should check out my Epica video if you haven't already. Really enjoyed it. But have to say, I prefer this track over Consign To Oblivion. But I've only heard a small sample base to compare the band's atm. Cheers! 👍
@@melvinthinks You mention that Floor doesn't just sing opera, neither does Simone. Epica has many tracks where Simone doesn't sing in in her opera voice. Among which many beautiful ballads. I like the band interaction of Epica and the fact they all write songs, versus Tuomas (brilliant as he is) writing most, if not all songs, for Nightwish. Especially now Marko (the bass player/second singer) has left the band two years ago. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of both bands, just if I had to rank them in their current lineups ... It is all personal preference of course, but I recommend listening to more songs of both. They both have a huge catalog.
Please listen and react to more Nightwish! Subscribed hoping to hear more. I see Garbiel has already responded and he has a great playlist! P.S love the Stella!
Oh, there will definitely be more Nightwish. And Beer. They go well together 😄 Thanks so much for the sub too 🤟
I was floored by her performance. 😂
😬 We've all been there.
You will LOOOOOOVE Romanticide!
Cheers Jacqueline 🤟👍
Yes, you are right. Jukka is a phenomenal drummer and so is his friend Kai who followed him on drums when Jukka was too ill to go on drumming for Nightwish. But Jukka still is with the band only now in management.
It's cool to know he's still part of the band though. I've since had the pleasure of seeing Kai perform via a few of my other music reactions - in both Nightwish and Wintersun. He's like a human metronome.
12:23 YESSSSS. I thought at 57 years of age that I'd heard everything that there was to hear under the sun from all genres and then, Nightwish with Floor Jansen appeared on my radar and blew everything else out of the water. Phenomenal band with all members masters of their craft that never miss the sweet spot. Thank you Melvin and welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. The rabbit hole runs deep. 🙏😊👍❤️
Thanks again Paul. This was my first venture into the band and the rabbit hole definitely runs deep!
Greetings.
Welcome to the family!
Well, if you can already tell, symphonic metal bands use their orchestral counterparts to keep them in pace.
That said, Nightwish doesn't tour with an orchestra, so the London Philharmonic Orchestra records their tracks at Angel Studios, London along with London's The Metro Voices and Young Musicians Children's Choir.
Nightwish then uses the backing tracks live so they really have no time or room for showboating as far as long runs on the bass, ridiculous guitar solos, or drum solos.
They all just play the songs as close to the studio recordings as possible with some minor changes from time to time.
So guitar solos have to be in the pocket provided by the song.
Besides, Emppu says shredding on lead solos is over rated and unnecessary.
Keyboard player writes all the songs and lyrics.
Whitney Houston?
That's a first.
Everyone else says the "E" word, or mentions the singer's name whose initials are A. L. and whose total number of letters is 6.
Anyway, you are in for a fcking treat.
The rabbit hole goes deep, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed.
😊❤️🤘🤘
Thanks dude 👍 yeah the Whitney comparison is a bit random 🤣 Thanks for the insight re London Orchestra. Really interesting to know. Cheers!
Daughter of Odin and queen of the Valkyries
Hi again.
I commented before but this just came to mind.....
You mentioned your intro to Epica was Consigned To Oblivion.
They actually do travel with their own orchestra and choir.
Kind of sad that with such an amazing song, they didn't take a moment or 2 to show their counterparts.
Such a song should demand that they show you "Epica" in its entirety.
You'll see it though.
That said, I recommend a duet...
Simone and Floor Jansen?
"Sancta Terra" live at Retrospect.
You're gonna love it!
But we'll see what the comments point to.
😊❤️🤘🤘
Awesome thanks!
Sir, yes Sir! NW Army Estoninian chapter marching in and ready for the service. We Salute You Sir,!
Cheers Arto 😬👍🤟 All hail NW Army Estonia 🇪🇪
the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. special greetings to the General of the Army > Gabriel Bardac <
(in your comments) and of course the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family
The Bande
Vocals : Floor Jansen
Bass,Vocals : Marco Hietala
Guitar : Emppu Vuorinen
Keyboards,Songwriting. : Tuomas Holopainen
Uilleann Pipes : Troy Donockley
Drums :1-Jukka Nevalainen until 2013 /and then 2-Kai Hahto.
Cheers Marco 🤟
Tx for reacting to this Great band! 🤟 I subscribe to see you jump into that rabbit hole, the best I've seen for a while 🖐️ NightwishArmy from Québec Canada 🇲🇶🇨🇦
You're welcome and thanks for the sub! Hello Quebec, Canada 😁🤟👍