Thanks for a really nice shout-out, and for making the decision to keep reacting to Nightwish music - new subscriber here for that. I can promise you that this will enrich your life, and that you will not regret this decision. I am convinced that you will receive many recommendations in the comments - my request is not to feel obliged to follow my list exactly, but to follow your own path, depending on how you feel. Greetings, from Romania!
Spot on Gabriel! I followed most of your list before I decided to start purchasing CD's, DVD's and filling up my Spotify and Amazon Music playlist with Nightwish! I am 64 years old, and have been a hard rock/heavy metal enthusiast for decades! Nightwish is just in their own universe!
@@larryd4352 I am 54 years old. Nightwish appeared in my life about 6 years ago, at a time when I was going through some difficult personal trials. I've always been drawn to the beauty of music, but Nightwish also "emits" an intensely optimistic energy, unmatched in anything I've come across so far. I "connected" to their energy, and I found again, step by step, the taste of life. And I'm not the only one in this situation.
@@gabriel.bardac Hi Gabriel, i'm 66 and SPOTTIFI brought me to nightwish, 4 Years ago. And now i'm complet infektikt! GHOST LOVE SCORE i have listining now for around 2000 Times! 🤩 Stay save!
@@gabriel.bardac Oh Gabriel ! You youngster !! I'm nearing 76 and a complete Nightwish fan-boy, but I have had exchanges with others that are beating me by a couple of years at least. There is no apparent top or bottom age limit to the Nightwish attraction, which in itself tells us something. . . . . . . . . Mulțumesc Gabriel, pa, pa pentru moment.
NASA (Nightwish Army Scottish Allegiance) …….. Welcome my friend, you have no idea what you have been led to! …… the Rabbit Hole is SO SO deep! …… Greetings from Scotland! (Subscribed)
Hey buddy..Wacken was obviously a special occasion, a magic night, but NW churn out these performances EVERY time they take the stage. When you see them and when you hear Floor live..there's nothing like it. I've seen Freddie M, at his peak, the Stones back in the day, I've seen plenty of legends (M.Jackson, Bowie, Pink F Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Van M, B Dylan...) but never have I had tears running down my face while punching the air with enthusiasm...and that was NW back in 2018! Thery're a phenomenal band and we're just lucky to be around whle they're still at their peak! Go see them.
Plus, there's the double DVD set "Vehicle of Spirit", Wembley 2015 and Tampere 2015, also, Buenos Aires 2018.....plus, there's " End of an Era", the last show they did with Tarja Tirenen.....
This Performance.... Wacken 82.000 metalheads giving the Bands on Stage their Energy. You have to bei Epic if you want to be headliner there. And: They NAILED it. Totally perfect.
NW Army Bavaria North here, i think that was authentic:) some things i would like to say: Gabriel himself would surely brought it up, dont rush, dont do it on list, its an good guiding light, but do it your way, your pace your taste. there are prog songs, which are of course 120%production and composing value but not every mens Taste. NW Army is sonetimes very demanding, but also we are persistend, we wont leave after an vid or two or three, we stay and love to see reacts and discuss opinions. for years, as already shown, and no that arent channels who put up NW every third day, sometimes all month one. Because you asked: i invested aroung 400 Euros for Wacken 2k13.150 plus some fees were the Ticket( around 120 bands were playing on 7 main and some abroad stages for 3 Days), travel, tent, supplies:) it was damned hot thursday and friday, so alcohol would have grounded me, water was my best friend, and i think in this sumup were about 120 or an little bit more merch, mostly Motörhead and Nightwish.
@@robdegast3612 so i actually did some thinking on this, I've listened to Nightwish everyday since I found them, it's been 1 year. I've listen to the big 4 concerts everyday in the car on the way to and from work and also more times on my days off, plus reaction videos. And for GLS and storytime and Ever dream 3x a day at least. The numbers are 🤯
Im 52 and remember growing up with Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath etc...but Nightwish are by far better than any of them live. They put on an Experience everytime for me. Ive seen then 20 times and never get tired of listening to them.
Greetings again Taylor Family Reactions! Nightwish Army USA, Nebraska division checking back in. I enjoyed watching another reaction to Nightwish and our Goddess Floor. I subscribed and look forward to you doing more Nightwish reactions. I can’t wait until you get to The Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth, but that will be farther down the road. You are not ready for them quite yet.
Now you did it! Welcome to the NW Army! Regards from Finland! Thank you! I saw them live first time like -96 or -97 too old to remember exactly. Still listening them every day and will till the end. "You`ll never walk alone" fits also for NW.
Greetings from Nightwish Army, Tampa Floorida! Nightwish has no bad songs, none, everyone is an epic masterpiece! There is only one problem with their songs, they end! Welcome to the folds! Sit back and enjoy the journey!
Wahoo! Storytime. My favorite Nightwish with Floor song. I'm 73 and this video and song make me feel like I'm 21 again. I thought the same thing 2.5 years ago, unbelievable! I'll be having this song and others playing at my funeral. Thank-you.
@Iulian S Sadly, our radio stations music isn't selected by listeners. It's by record labels and promoters🤬 I did know of NW. But, I've always listened to European bands and been a metal fan since I was a child.
I'm dutch and in the Netherlands we have a tv show called "beste zangers" (best singers) and there are 6 singers from the Netherlands that perform a song af the artist that is in the spotlite of that episode or a song that ment a lot for the singer in the spotlight and in 2019 Floor was in it and most of the dutchies never heard of Floor because metal is nog main stream here and i'm a metal head and at that show Floor said she was the front lady of Nightwish so i looked it up on youtube and i was hooked there is not a single day that doesn't have a Nightwish song. Floor is dutch and i asked myself....under what huge rock have i been living??? after that show she is famous in the Netherlands like she should be much earlier because in my opinion and a lot with me, she is the best and most versatile female vocalist i ever heard she realy has no equal and thank you for a great reaction and greetings from the Netherlands
"FLOORGASM ALERT" , Fantastic reaction and I must admit what your feeling so far is exactly what I felt 5 years ago , Nightwish Army USA (Pa) div loving your journey
It seems a bit unfair when you have one of the great songwriters/composers of our time , who has a group of top level musicians to play those songs and than throw in one of the best vocalist in the universe to sing them .
This is our Valkyrie Goddess for you. And you witnessed first hand a "Dutch Windmill" and you felt it 😁, and to finish you off, The Operatic "Cruise Missile" !!!! Floor has 3 distinct styles. Head banging(straight forward, then back), hair whip(almost like cracking a bull whip) and the Windmill(continuous 360 degree revolutions). Why Windmill? Well she is Dutch.😉 Awesome tune , although it is kind of a popish sound (originally sung by Anette), but Floor gave it soooo much POWER !!! And Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist and songwriter of Nightwish) is 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. Nightwish lyrics are often a bit interpretive, and not as "straight forward" as many other bands, because Tuomas prefers people to put their own interpretations and life experiences into the lyrics. you connect with songs on a personal level when there is something there that relates to things you have gone/are going through, and you may even find new connections later on in life when you have gone through other big events/emotions. there might be songs you are quite indifferent about (oh, nice song) and then you go through something big and all of a sudden it makes you break down in tears because now you relate to something in the lyrics you didn't before, and see it from a whole new perspective. imagination and life experiences are powerful, and Tuomas has great appreciation of this. Hail Nightwish 🤘😎🤘. More Nightwish.... The Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia Will Accompany you in your journey ( New Subscriber/s Here ).
Just six months ago I stumbled on to Nightwish and Storytime by accident through a reaction by a father daughter team. This was midnight when I could not sleep. OMG, what did I experience !!!! No other band has even come close to connecting with the listener as Nightwish and Floor 💥💥💥💥💥
Hello from Connecticut. Thank you for another great reaction. Welcome to the Nightwish family. I think you just had a FLOORGASM. I am subscribing today. Looking forward to you reacting to more Nightwish videos.
My final thoughst, 2 great songs, till you hear the next one. Believe it or not, both of those songs are not in my personal 10 top of Nightwish songs. So strap in becouse your journey is gonna be wild and beautifull and it may change your life. Have fun.
NWA Calgary Canada here...you won't quite get the reference yet but.....We Were Here.....each song you hear is going to be your next fav song....they are that diverse and good. Enjoy the drop down this particular rabbit hole....it leads to a lot more rabbit holes to...think of Nightwish as the hub of a wheel.
I’m following with you! So much energy in this group by every single member! Great reaction, and I’m going to say this early on in the Nightwish journey - I’m already recognizing that the mastermind behind the group, Tuomas Holopainen is a modern-day Mozart.
Nightwish is a very unique and special group of super talented musicians. Then there is Floor Jansen! Look forward to every song changing it up a little to keep it interesting. The constant is epic song structures that continually build. Then pull back for a cool down and a breather before you start a new build to end in an epic climax. The key to great song composition is tension and release, drama and resolution, and extreme dynamics. It also helps to have musicians and vocalist that can pull it off live. Hope to see you again very soon Mr. Taylor. Welcome to the show. 🙏👏👏👏
As a long term nightwish fan, I've seen them through 3 lead singers, and by far, I think Floor is the best. I introduced my niece to nightwish, she fell in love with them, and was lucky enough to go to one of their concerts, she said it was absolutely unbelievable, of course I'm jealous.
Great Reaction.... You will soon understand that all the people who go to see Nightwish live, they don't go to see a concert, they all go to see a show, a performance.. and maaan do they get one !!!... Keep up the good work & reactions ..
If you want to enhance the beauty experienced in your everyday life, Nightwish is the band that will get you there. They are more than a band, they are a way of life. Great reaction!!! Looking forward to the next :)
I love your comment! What you said is so true. Ever since I discovered them and Floor, I do see more beauty in every day life. It's due to the realization we are alive at the same time as them and the poetry Tuomas creates with the lyrics/background of the songs and of course the storytelling by Floor, Marco and Troy💜
@@10animallover10 Beautiful comment, I felt your words deeply. It´s the way I experience Nightwish too :) I like to say, the work of Nightwish, is the most beautiful perpetual piece of art that has ever been imagined into existence. If they were a painting, Tuomas is the hand that holds the brush. Floor and her other brothers in arms add the most beautiful and awe inspiring colours to Tuomas` creations.
Hello Taylor. I have some info on Floor Jansen for you here. She is married to Hannes Van Dahl, drummer of the Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Together they have a daughter. ( Freja ) Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6). Re-singing style ranges from opera to screams and grunts. She usually sings in English, in addition she has also sung songs in Dutch, German, Spanish, Finnish, Latin, Italian and Swedish. 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 with classmates Jacqueline Govaert and Danny Vera, where she graduated in 2003. 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 as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour. 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. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I feel you, Taylor. To me, there's only one comparisson to make, and that's Queen's performance at the 1985 Live Aid! concert. Both bands, while not performing for their regular audiences, manage to grab, and conquor the audience at hand. Simply brilliant!
Well there was Metallica in Moscow in 1991. 1.6 Million people and the largest concert to ever take place. Just my opinion. 😉 There are only a tiny handful of concerts like this. The Moscow Peace Festival in 1989 was pretty cool. They had major sound issues for many bands. The concert was to promote world peace and an anti-drug message. It was the 1st concert of it's kind in the USSR. But, only those few come to mind in addition to Queen.
Love your way of reacting!😄👍thank you! Nightwish, storytelling band ❤ you can't get enough of them😄🤘 Huge talents, all of them. You have many surprises ahead and one of them is Marko (base+singing) =❤❤🤘🤘High Hopes - performance is waiting for you...😁
Grass on your second Nightwish. The list of our "General" Gabriel! Nightwish at Wacken 2013 will surely go down in musical history. The act before was Alice Cooper... Love your graphics layout :)
It's the chorus. It gets me every time. By the way, If Ever Dream is coming up sometime soon, prepare yourself for another awesome experience. And many more after that. Thanks for the reaction.
I'm jealous of YOU. You just got started. It gets better. You sir, should be considered a model for reactors. Your visual and audio presentation is outstanding. One stop in the middle to let us know how you feel then riding out the song to the end. No silly self ingratiating comments and your expressions speak volumes. I am so impressed. Gabriels list, though thorough, is a suggestion. However, I would hold off on the poet and the pendulum until you get a better grasp on this band. My favorite song from Wacken is Bless the Child. It is ethereal head banging at its finest. I don't know if it's on his list, but I think you would love it. Well done sir.
Thank you Marshall! That really means a lot to me and I’m glad you enjoy what I’m doing! I’m not one for jumping around the room when reacting to these great songs because I always feel that’s a fake reaction and not who I am! You just get to see my goofy face reacting the same way with it without a camera! 🤣
Great to have you back with Nightwish so soon! Nightwish is truly a band of its own, especially in a live situation! I look forward to your next video!
Nightwish has a long band history with one special incident, newcomers will stumble upon sooner or later. Their first era (1996-2005) ended with the dismissal of their legendary primal singer Tarja Turunen. The band came into life, when Tuomas (keyboarder) asked Tarja to join his band project along with his friend Emppu (guitarist), after they finished school. They were visiting the same school and had been sharing stage together already with their music class. After appearances on local platforms and promising demos, Nightwish sent to record companies, they received the chance for a record contract and more nationalwide gigs. So they decided to add two more local musicians, Jukka on drums and bassist Sami to grow into a full band, which was in 1997. There had always been speculations about a possible relation between the head and main-composer Tuomas and his muse Tarja, he wrote tailor-made songs for. Yet considering Tarja's choice on men, that may never ever happened. In 2000 she started to date Marcelo, who became her manager and from 2003 on her husband. Marcelo once stated that Tuomas couldn't stand him from day one, as he was jealous on him. Yet both men couldn't be more different at all. Marcelo, often descibed as a blowhart roughneck versus the shy, introvert dreamer, Tuomas used to be. So Marcelo started to separate Tarja from the band, announcing that Tarja will leave Nightwish after their next album for a solo career, which never happened as Tuomas was no longer be able to write any more songs for Tarja, so the band opted for her early leave in 2005. There is footage from their very last concert in Helsinki 2005 on TH-cam (e.g. Phantom of the Opera), so you can imagine how devastating the fast spreading news were amongst their fans, so even the Prime Minister of Finnland needed to comment on their break-up. (***) "Never replace a legend, but the replacement of the legend" is the best description for their follow-up prime vocalists (#2) Anette Olzon (2007-2012) and (#3) Floor Jansen (2012-present). Although the band maintained their revenues due to two very successful albums "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginerium" (2011), Anette fault turned out to be just the intermediate between the two legendary Nightwish singers. For many like me, current singer is the incarnation of Nightwish, as she is mirroring the versatility of Tuomas' songs in a way, not even Tarja could have done better. Another notable replacement took place in 2001 when bassist Marco joined the band, former lead singer of an already renown band in Finland, called Tarot. Beforehand, Tuomas needed to rely on male guest singers each time he was composing a duet. Unfortunately Marco retired due to mental issues in 2021, yet fans (and band) haven't lost their hope yet, as the band only replaced him temporarily by a session player for their upcoming tour. A second unfortunate miss happened in 2015, when drummer Jukka needed to step back due to health issues and was temporarily replaced by his friend Kai until he declared his definite retirement as a pro-musician in 2019. Last, but not least multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley became an official Nightwish member along with Floor Jansen in 2013, after he supported the band as a session player since 2007.
*** Lyrics normally are connected with experiences from a poet's personal life. In this context songs dealing with an unrequited love theme, e.g. "Ghost Love-Score" seem to comprehend Tuomas' relationship to Tarja in a way or another: "WE used to swim the same moonlight waters...a SIREN from the sea came to me ...sang my name my longings...forgive the adoring beast". Longings like in EVER DREAM. SHE'S MY SIN speaks for itself. Dark fantasies from that beast regarding forced love like in DEVIL AND THE DEEP DARK OCEAN hear mermaid Tarja screaming "let me be, leave me". Of course the appearance of Marcelo was like SLAYING THE DREAMER, so he needed to get rid of his childish longings, therefore "DEAD" BOY'S POEM: "I wish, I wouldn't feel for you anymore". Don't be fooled that critics from media are the sole reason of thoughts about suicide as in THE POET AND THE PENDULUM if there isn't more unrequited love in it. Whenever you want to experience our shy, introvert dreamer Tuomas as angry as he gets then by ready for the song he was dedicating to Tarja' s husband/manager Marcelo in the aftermath: MASTER PASSION GREED. I won't close those aspects without mentioning Tuomas' personal happy-endings. In 2009 he met his wife Johanna Kourkela, a classical trained singer (and another reason why it could be Tarja his lyrics were all about back then), whom he married the following summer, after the Nightwish' Imaginerium World Tour has ended with their epic Wacken 2013 concert. And, of course, he hit the Jackpot for a second time as he was successful in inviting Floor Jansen to his band. Initially the predictive album with Tarja "END OF AN ERA" I believe, was meant to him to stop writing songs about his fellings on Tarja as she had married in the meantime. But I also also think that Floor Jansen might be his personal favorite to continue, since Floor's primal band "After Forever" was their support band on Nightwish 2002/03 tour. Floor's true and faithful character wouldn't have allowed her to leave her band, so Tuomas need to be patient, maybe another reason why Anette remained on guest singer status, never able to sing their songs on her own, unlike Tarja and Floor.
P.S. Footage of Nightwish bassist and 2nd singer Marco joining Floor "by incident" on neutral ground , after she lost her band in 2009: th-cam.com/video/hHtJsiLAkM4/w-d-xo.html Marco had already been guest singer of Dutch band Delain before - so Marco came down long way from Finland, while Floor lived nearby. Apropos support bands: Tuomas also picked Marco, after he had heard him while dealing as their support band. No, not that Marco's Tarot had been supporting Nightwish, but Nightwish was supporting Tarot in their early days 1997, before they became Finland's most popular band und most successful international act.
I really like your reactions. You seem to genuinely enjoy this and it remembers me of me first discovering these songs. I listen to Nightwish since about 20 years. Most of that time I only knew the studio versions. Except in 2005 where I have seen them live with their first singer, Tarja Turunen. (She was also amazing; you will get to know her when you follow Gabriel's list). When Floor joined and I discovered the live shows on youtube, I started to love them even more. Now I am waiting to finally see them live again! Currently about weekly there also is released new material from Floor Jansens Solo show. And there are other similar bands to discover. I am watching these videos and reactions for years now and it just doesn't get old. :-) I look forward to your next discoveries!
Great reaction... 👍 nightwish were recommended to me some time back by a good friend who's a sabaton fan, Gabriel is right. This just the tip of a colossal iceberg..I'm hooked like a little worm on a big hook. now I eat sleep breathe nightwish .. November 2022 all being well they play in Birmingham UK my ticket is booked I'm counting the day's .. enjoy your journey.....
Another great reaction to Nightwish! Your mic is a bit too low compared to the music, need to constantly adjust my volume between your comments and the music.
Hey Taylor wacken open Air is not only a Metall Festival Wacken is a liddel Village in North Germany 1.800 People live there every year for 4 days cam the Metall heads from around the wold to this Event
Hey and wellcome to the world of Nightwish. As so many times already commented below, I'm sure you'll enjoy your journey with this band. Waiting to see your next reaction video. Take care.
I just watched and listened to this whole concert last night. FYI Marko the bassist can SING also. Floor now does head banging not her famous windmill. She will be 41 on the 21st of February. Her solo stuff is awesome and so is songs from her first 2 bands
Welcome back to Nightwish, well worth following Gabriel's list which will include virtually every song from this concert as it was special to so many fans who saw and heard Floor with them for the first time having only joined them mid tour ten months earlier. Every song of 15 written forprevious singers and she nails them all.
I stumbled into this amalgamation of wonderful folks in May of 2020. They are a truly amazing and supportive group. Just take your time with the reactions... you don't want to overdose on the band. Savor every bite. Sit back and enjoy the ride. BTW, I like the out-of-focus background... it gives a special feel to the video ... enhances the 'magic', if you will. Nice Job.
Many of their crew have been with them for years - some over 20 years. They are super professional and family. NW helped support them while not able to tour due to covid and some of the crew released an album to make some money too, with NW blessing doing their own versions of NW songs - it was called Crewish :)
Floor did a cover of lady Gaga at a show called beste zangers(best singers) she did a couple of songs in that show, check them out 😉😊 the show is with english subs
Turns out.... you're a metal fan!! Duuude! So many of us discovered Nightwish fairly recently and gone deep down the rabbit hole! When I stumbled on to Nightwish I was barely 60... I've missed out on 20+ years of their EPIC performances! There is so much NW and other bands in the same vein! Gabriel's playlist is an awesome roadmap... But there are literally dozens of bands with epic sounds, songs and lyricists. For example... Ayreon Avantasia Kamelot Epica Delain Evergrey (my current "deep dive", great vocals. Clear and intelligible) Blind Guardian Dream Theater Sons of Apollo And many more... For certain, NW is the epitome of the genre, but there is a lot to discover. Even Gabriel's playlist doesn't include a couple of sensational instrumentals that feature the 6th member of the band. You haven't been introduced to Troy Donockley yet. To stray from the well-worn path provided is not unheard of. And the riches there are plentiful. You'll kick yourself if you miss THE LAST OF THE WILDS, featuring Troy. From the same Wäcken Open Air Concert. th-cam.com/video/a4JqG5lXHB8/w-d-xo.html
@@barbaravance6774 ... you're absolutely correct! But in the comments I DID say "and many more" so as Not to exclude a number of exceptional bands. I could list more, but I was making the point of MANY amazing bands! There is also Fates Warning, considered to be one of three bands pioneering the genre. And I like Starset, Leaves Eyes, Nemesea, Amaranth, After Forever, Within Temptation and Elysion. The Greek band Elysion has a female lead Christana Hatzimihali, goes by Christianna, who has great range and a unique quality that is both unmistakable and charismatic. All who I highly recommend!
I've been following you on your Pentatonix journey and now on your Nightwish journey. Welcome to the fold. Can't wait for you to discover more (my favorite of theirs is "Song of Myself").
Always a great source of pleasure for me to see someone discover Nightwish. When I first heard their first album I thought this is something special, always have any new releases pre ordered these days lol I actually envy you as you have such a huge catalog of amazing music yet to discover, enjoy my friend !
I have had the privilege of seeing Nightwish a half-dozen times, all in halls that held less than 5000 people (the smallest held less than 1000). They were magnificent every time, even without the huge pyrotechnics you see at the Wacken shows. The first time I heard them do this song live, their singer was Annette, who was the second vocalist for the band (Tarja was the first). Floor replaced her in the middle of a world tour and has been with them ever since. As good as the Wacken performances are, they were done when Floor was still new to the band. As terrific as she was then, she is even better in the more recent live recordings that feature music written just for her amazing voice (check out "The Greatest Show on Earth" or "Shudder Before Beautiful"). Welcome to Nightwish nation from the NE Ohio, USA contingent!
Just saw your reaction to ghost love score 2 days ago, and now this, I could tell you alot, but think all the NW fans already have 😁 so Just want to say that you have a new subcriber here, and look forward to your Journey further down the rabbithole. Cheers from Denmark.
4:44 Wow! I've never seen Emppu take a breather like that after playing. Man's playing his socks off!! And Jukka... miss you, man! Your strength snarls still inspire me.
Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA reporting in! Again, gotta say i.love the video setup on your channel! So so happy for you...you have much magic and joy coming your way...and we will join you! Every song, you'll swear, is better than the last...and it never ends! Orchestras, choirs, bagpipes, and a 2nd lead singer to blow you away... I'm so excited for you! Filming a.concert is no small feat...and is usually done over 2 nights...1st night are the onstage camera persons and swinging booms that catch the closeups and individuals. 2nd nt is the wide shot. Idk if thats how this was done, but that is standard. The editor is genius, tho...this concert stands as one of the best live shows ever filmed, imo!
I'm so glad you have found Nightwish! It seems you just might be a metal fan after all. 🥰They are absolutely phenomenal! You can't go wrong with any of Gabs recommendations. Or any of their music. IMO. Floor is married to the drummer Hannes from the band Sabaton of Sweden.🇸🇪 If you enjoy history, they are really cool. All of their music is about historical battles and events. They even have their own history Channel here on YT. They have a huge following as well. I would recommend starting with video for their song Bismark. They don't choose sides. We homeschooled our two sons and we use SABATON 's music to keep them interested in history. The song 40:1 live at Woodstock in Poland is Really good. It is about Poland, and performed on their Independence day. Very epic concert.
Checking in from Texas - I'm subscribed to your channel as I do believe you are now enlisted in the Nightwish Army! Just keep working your way through Gabriel's list because every song there will blow you away. Thanks for your very enjoyable reactions! Well done.
Yeah, symphonic metal is my favorite genre🥰 Was already a fan of for example Within Temptation before (also a great band and singer, also Dutch. We have something in our water it seems 😆). I am a decently new fan to Floor and Nightwish, too. Found them in the first year of the pandemic. What rock have I been living under in my own freaking country!? I've unfortunately not seen Nightwish live yet due to obvious reasons. But I was lucky to have seen Floor perform twice at a solo concert. I litterly cried the first time at the mere realization she was standing right there, 4 rows in front of me, singing with her entire body and soul. It was when she sang 'Euphoria'. I felt euphoric for being there.. It were more 'quiet/gentle' songs due to the broader audience but still, what an experience!💜 I can't wait to see Nightwish as a full band perform this year. I have tickets for 3 different concerts of them and I so, so hope it'll pull through this time!🤞 ps: Floor has a fan club since this year called Floorworld. It's a great community to chat with fellow fans. She posts all kinds of stuff there. She also has her own youtube channel and other social media. She's quite active on them, too😊
Liked your no BS approach to your reactions. Nightwish may have led me to your channel but your no rubbish way will keep me coming back. Have just subscribed, keep up being you don’t change. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺
I discovered Nightwish 3 years ago and have NEVER STOPPED listening to them and to Floor Jansen!!!!! As an American they don't play Symphonic Metal here SMH!!!!! I'm looking forward to MORE!!!!
Feel free to jump around the list if you feel the urge to check out songs that may fit your interests. They are all great. The entire 15 song concert at Wacken 2013 is some of the best of Nightwish, but there is so much more... Nightwish produce their own shows, and have a dedicated team, (aka Crewish) who put it all together, and take it on tour around the world. This is the big stage show, but they also have a production setup for smaller indoor theatre/club venues. Greetings from Canada.
I've also subscribed, so I'll be following you every step of the way. You follow Gabriel, the Nightwish Army will follow you. Great reaction, enjoy the ride.
Yeah, she makes me smile like that too...
another victom of the FLOORGASM....welcome to our Nightwish Family..
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Thanks so much, greetings from Colombia
Thanks for a really nice shout-out, and for making the decision to keep reacting to Nightwish music - new subscriber here for that. I can promise you that this will enrich your life, and that you will not regret this decision.
I am convinced that you will receive many recommendations in the comments - my request is not to feel obliged to follow my list exactly, but to follow your own path, depending on how you feel.
Greetings, from Romania!
Spot on Gabriel! I followed most of your list before I decided to start purchasing CD's, DVD's and filling up my Spotify and Amazon Music playlist with Nightwish!
I am 64 years old, and have been a hard rock/heavy metal enthusiast for decades! Nightwish is just in their own universe!
@@larryd4352 I am 54 years old. Nightwish appeared in my life about 6 years ago, at a time when I was going through some difficult personal trials. I've always been drawn to the beauty of music, but Nightwish also "emits" an intensely optimistic energy, unmatched in anything I've come across so far. I "connected" to their energy, and I found again, step by step, the taste of life. And I'm not the only one in this situation.
@@gabriel.bardac Hi Gabriel, i'm 66 and SPOTTIFI brought me to nightwish, 4 Years ago. And now i'm complet infektikt! GHOST LOVE SCORE i have listining now for around 2000 Times! 🤩
Stay save!
@@gabriel.bardac Oh Gabriel ! You youngster !! I'm nearing 76 and a complete Nightwish fan-boy, but I have had exchanges with others that are beating me by a couple of years at least. There is no apparent top or bottom age limit to the Nightwish attraction, which in itself tells us something. . . . . . . . .
Mulțumesc Gabriel, pa, pa pentru moment.
a list that gets copy pasted on every video kind of takes the spontaneity out of it
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So glad you are going down the Nightwish rabbit hole. Easily the best band that most people have never heard of.
Yeahhh..your e on perfect track ...also thanks to Gabriel and the whole worldwide Nightwish Army 🤘💜💥..
the Nightwish Army is truly worldwide.....hello from South Carolina, USA.....
Nightwish is a lifetime journey to humanity ❤️ Best liveband ever 🔥🤘🇫🇮
Hey buddy..Wacken was obviously a special occasion, a magic night, but NW churn out these performances EVERY time they take the stage. When you see them and when you hear Floor live..there's nothing like it. I've seen Freddie M, at his peak, the Stones back in the day, I've seen plenty of legends (M.Jackson, Bowie, Pink F Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Van M, B Dylan...) but never have I had tears running down my face while punching the air with enthusiasm...and that was NW back in 2018! Thery're a phenomenal band and we're just lucky to be around whle they're still at their peak! Go see them.
So well said - and felt ! Yes, and agreed. See them live 🤘🤗👍👏
Yes, so true, discovered NW a year ago, hope to visit a concert soon!!
Ditto.
MAY 12 CHICAGO!
Plus, there's the double DVD set "Vehicle of Spirit", Wembley 2015 and Tampere 2015, also, Buenos Aires 2018.....plus, there's " End of an Era", the last show they did with Tarja Tirenen.....
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This Performance....
Wacken
82.000 metalheads giving the Bands on Stage their Energy.
You have to bei Epic if you want to be headliner there.
And: They NAILED it.
Totally perfect.
NW Army Bavaria North here,
i think that was authentic:) some things i would like to say: Gabriel himself would surely brought it up, dont rush, dont do it on list, its an good guiding light, but do it your way, your pace your taste. there are prog songs, which are of course 120%production and composing value but not every mens Taste. NW Army is sonetimes very demanding, but also we are persistend, we wont leave after an vid or two or three, we stay and love to see reacts and discuss opinions. for years, as already shown, and no that arent channels who put up NW every third day, sometimes all month one.
Because you asked: i invested aroung 400 Euros for Wacken 2k13.150 plus some fees were the Ticket( around 120 bands were playing on 7 main and some abroad stages for 3 Days), travel, tent, supplies:) it was damned hot thursday and friday, so alcohol would have grounded me, water was my best friend, and i think in this sumup were about 120 or an little bit more merch, mostly Motörhead and Nightwish.
I think Nightwish fans never tire of seeing and hearing them play live. Everything they do is gold.
Most of the songs I've heard at least 200 times. Oh, wait a minute, I'm going to put on Nightwish... 😂😍🤟🤟🤟
@@robdegast3612 so i actually did some thinking on this, I've listened to Nightwish everyday since I found them, it's been 1 year. I've listen to the big 4 concerts everyday in the car on the way to and from work and also more times on my days off, plus reaction videos.
And for GLS and storytime and Ever dream 3x a day at least.
The numbers are 🤯
Im 52 and remember growing up with Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath etc...but Nightwish are by far better than any of them live. They put on an Experience everytime for me. Ive seen then 20 times and never get tired of listening to them.
I was also at this concert,
I'm jealous
Oooooh i can't wait to see what we watch next! 👏👏👩🏻🎤👩🏻🎤🔥🔥
So we have another soul captured by Floor, nice. Why I'm not surprised ? 🙂🙂🙂 Welcome in the family ;-)
Greetings again Taylor Family Reactions! Nightwish Army USA, Nebraska division checking back in. I enjoyed watching another reaction to Nightwish and our Goddess Floor.
I subscribed and look forward to you doing more Nightwish reactions.
I can’t wait until you get to The Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth, but that will be farther down the road. You are not ready for them quite yet.
Enjoy your Nightwish journey, friend. It never ends.🤘
😉👍🏻🤘🏻
Now you did it! Welcome to the NW Army! Regards from Finland! Thank you! I saw them live first time like -96 or -97 too old to remember exactly. Still listening them every day and will till the end. "You`ll never walk alone" fits also for NW.
I can watch Nightwish all day long and never get bored. Great reaction from you. And welcome to the Nightwish family 🤘
Greetings from Nightwish Army, Tampa Floorida! Nightwish has no bad songs, none, everyone is an epic masterpiece! There is only one problem with their songs, they end! Welcome to the folds! Sit back and enjoy the journey!
I discovered them in 1999 (I think) and have always been amazed by them. I envy you because you get to discover a whole new world!
Every next song you’ll consider the best one 😄
Wahoo! Storytime. My favorite Nightwish with Floor song. I'm 73 and this video and song make me feel like I'm 21 again. I thought the same thing 2.5 years ago, unbelievable! I'll be having this song and others playing at my funeral. Thank-you.
I agree entirely, just change the 73 into 75.
So much different kinds of talent in the world. I probably wouldn’t have heard of this group if not for reaction channels, so thanks :) - from Texas!
Come on man ! How couldn't you possible have heard of Nightwish?!? Oh... you must be living in America ...
@Iulian S Sadly, our radio stations music isn't selected by listeners. It's by record labels and promoters🤬 I did know of NW. But, I've always listened to European bands and been a metal fan since I was a child.
@@barbaravance6774 So, lovly Greetings from Hamburg Europa!
@@barbaravance6774 The "corporate bubble" at work, but word is getting out, "they" do not have control of YT and the like at the moment.
I'm dutch and in the Netherlands we have a tv show called "beste zangers" (best singers) and there are 6 singers from the Netherlands that perform a song af the artist that is in the spotlite of that episode or a song that ment a lot for the singer in the spotlight and in 2019 Floor was in it and most of the dutchies never heard of Floor because metal is nog main stream here and i'm a metal head and at that show Floor said she was the front lady of Nightwish so i looked it up on youtube and i was hooked there is not a single day that doesn't have a Nightwish song. Floor is dutch and i asked myself....under what huge rock have i been living??? after that show she is famous in the Netherlands like she should be much earlier because in my opinion and a lot with me, she is the best and most versatile female vocalist i ever heard she realy has no equal and thank you for a great reaction and greetings from the Netherlands
Excellent and most enjoyable reaction dude!
Best wishes from Namibia
Nightwish is something else. Nothing in this world sounds what they sound like. Universes greatest gift... I really, honestly believe that
@@laudatosiadastra1218
"FLOORGASM ALERT" , Fantastic reaction and I must admit what your feeling so far is exactly what I felt 5 years ago , Nightwish Army USA (Pa) div loving your journey
It seems a bit unfair when you have one of the great songwriters/composers of our time , who has a group of top level musicians to play those songs and than throw in one of the best vocalist in the universe to sing them .
Greatest band on Earth my friend, you have one hell of a ride ahead of you 🤘🤘🤘
Wonderful reaction, so glad you are going on the Nightwish journey.
One of my favourite things about Nightwish and Floor is how they entrance new viewers. MAGIC.
This is our Valkyrie Goddess for you. And you witnessed first hand a "Dutch Windmill" and you felt it 😁, and to finish you off, The Operatic "Cruise Missile" !!!!
Floor has 3 distinct styles. Head banging(straight forward, then back), hair whip(almost like cracking a bull whip) and the Windmill(continuous 360 degree revolutions). Why Windmill? Well she is Dutch.😉
Awesome tune , although it is kind of a popish sound (originally sung by Anette), but Floor gave it soooo much POWER !!!
And Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist and songwriter of Nightwish) is 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.
Nightwish lyrics are often a bit interpretive, and not as "straight forward" as many other bands, because Tuomas prefers people to put their own interpretations and life experiences into the lyrics. you connect with songs on a personal level when there is something there that relates to things you have gone/are going through, and you may even find new connections later on in life when you have gone through other big events/emotions. there might be songs you are quite indifferent about (oh, nice song) and then you go through something big and all of a sudden it makes you break down in tears because now you relate to something in the lyrics you didn't before, and see it from a whole new perspective. imagination and life experiences are powerful, and Tuomas has great appreciation of this.
Hail Nightwish 🤘😎🤘.
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I concur. 💕🙏 from 🇺🇲
you can get the list of all songs from that concert and react to them one by one)
I would pay the price just to listen to Floor, her voice and presence is amazing. A true goddess for sure.
Just six months ago I stumbled on to Nightwish and Storytime by accident through a reaction by a father daughter team. This was midnight when I could not sleep. OMG, what did I experience !!!! No other band has even come close to connecting with the listener as Nightwish and Floor 💥💥💥💥💥
Hello from Connecticut. Thank you for another great reaction. Welcome to the Nightwish family. I think you just had a FLOORGASM. I am subscribing today. Looking forward to you reacting to more Nightwish videos.
My final thoughst, 2 great songs, till you hear the next one. Believe it or not, both of those songs are not in my personal 10 top of Nightwish songs. So strap in becouse your journey is gonna be wild and beautifull and it may change your life. Have fun.
NWA Calgary Canada here...you won't quite get the reference yet but.....We Were Here.....each song you hear is going to be your next fav song....they are that diverse and good. Enjoy the drop down this particular rabbit hole....it leads to a lot more rabbit holes to...think of Nightwish as the hub of a wheel.
Fellow Calgary NWA member here!
I’m following with you! So much energy in this group by every single member! Great reaction, and I’m going to say this early on in the Nightwish journey - I’m already recognizing that the mastermind behind the group, Tuomas Holopainen is a modern-day Mozart.
He is called Metal Mozart for a reason 😉
Nightwish is a very unique and special group of super talented musicians. Then there is Floor Jansen! Look forward to every song changing it up a little to keep it interesting. The constant is epic song structures that continually build. Then pull back for a cool down and a breather before you start a new build to end in an epic climax. The key to great song composition is tension and release, drama and resolution, and extreme dynamics. It also helps to have musicians and vocalist that can pull it off live.
Hope to see you again very soon Mr. Taylor. Welcome to the show. 🙏👏👏👏
I 100% agree, Thorgrim! Well said! Greetings from the Netherlands NWA. 🤘🇳🇱🤘
Tarja was made for nightwish and nightwish for tarja
@Iulian S Not only her obviously.
I heard from nightwish in 2019 and now i am totally in love with the band.
As a long term nightwish fan, I've seen them through 3 lead singers, and by far, I think Floor is the best. I introduced my niece to nightwish, she fell in love with them, and was lucky enough to go to one of their concerts, she said it was absolutely unbelievable, of course I'm jealous.
Great Reaction.... You will soon understand that all the people who go to see Nightwish live, they don't go to see a concert, they all go to see a show, a performance.. and maaan do they get one !!!... Keep up the good work & reactions ..
More than thrilled to share this journey with you! 👏
Great reaction again
Stick with Gabriels list
Loads of surprises
They just get better and better 🤘
If you want to enhance the beauty experienced in your everyday life, Nightwish is the band that will get you there. They are more than a band, they are a way of life. Great reaction!!! Looking forward to the next :)
I love your comment! What you said is so true. Ever since I discovered them and Floor, I do see more beauty in every day life. It's due to the realization we are alive at the same time as them and the poetry Tuomas creates with the lyrics/background of the songs and of course the storytelling by Floor, Marco and Troy💜
@@10animallover10 Beautiful comment, I felt your words deeply. It´s the way I experience Nightwish too :) I like to say, the work of Nightwish, is the most beautiful perpetual piece of art that has ever been imagined into existence. If they were a painting, Tuomas is the hand that holds the brush. Floor and her other brothers in arms add the most beautiful and awe inspiring colours to Tuomas` creations.
You remind me of me, when I saw it for the first time. :-) Nice one.
Hello Taylor.
I have some info on Floor Jansen for you here.
She is married to Hannes Van Dahl, drummer of the Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Together they have a daughter. ( Freja )
Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6). Re-singing style ranges from opera to screams and grunts. She usually sings in English, in addition she has also sung songs in Dutch, German, Spanish, Finnish, Latin, Italian and Swedish.
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 with classmates Jacqueline Govaert and Danny Vera, where she graduated in 2003. 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 as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour. 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.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
He definitely needs to do Sabaton!💕🙏 from 🇺🇲
@@barbaravance6774 Agreed, Christmas Truce, Bismarck, No Bullets Fly, Night Witches for starters. My personal fav is 82nd All the Way.
Hello from Kentucky
Not just a rollercoaster of music to come but a rollercoaster of emotions if you continue your journey.
The sparkle in your eyes and the smile throughout the entire song says it all
Hey I'm really glad you continued your journey just be beware that you'll never be ready for the next nightwish song 🤟
I feel you, Taylor. To me, there's only one comparisson to make, and that's Queen's performance at the 1985 Live Aid! concert. Both bands, while not performing for their regular audiences, manage to grab, and conquor the audience at hand. Simply brilliant!
Well there was Metallica in Moscow in 1991. 1.6 Million people and the largest concert to ever take place. Just my opinion. 😉 There are only a tiny handful of concerts like this. The Moscow Peace Festival in 1989 was pretty cool. They had major sound issues for many bands. The concert was to promote world peace and an anti-drug message. It was the 1st concert of it's kind in the USSR. But, only those few come to mind in addition to Queen.
Love your way of reacting!😄👍thank you! Nightwish, storytelling band ❤ you can't get enough of them😄🤘 Huge talents, all of them. You have many surprises ahead and one of them is Marko (base+singing) =❤❤🤘🤘High Hopes - performance is waiting for you...😁
Grass on your second Nightwish.
The list of our "General" Gabriel!
Nightwish at Wacken 2013 will surely go down in musical history.
The act before was Alice Cooper...
Love your graphics layout :)
It's the chorus. It gets me every time. By the way, If Ever Dream is coming up sometime soon, prepare yourself for another awesome experience. And many more after that. Thanks for the reaction.
I'm jealous of YOU. You just got started. It gets better. You sir, should be considered a model for reactors. Your visual and audio presentation is outstanding. One stop in the middle to let us know how you feel then riding out the song to the end. No silly self ingratiating comments and your expressions speak volumes. I am so impressed. Gabriels list, though thorough, is a suggestion. However, I would hold off on the poet and the pendulum until you get a better grasp on this band. My favorite song from Wacken is Bless the Child. It is ethereal head banging at its finest. I don't know if it's on his list, but I think you would love it. Well done sir.
Thank you Marshall! That really means a lot to me and I’m glad you enjoy what I’m doing!
I’m not one for jumping around the room when reacting to these great songs because I always feel that’s a fake reaction and not who I am! You just get to see my goofy face reacting the same way with it without a camera! 🤣
Great to have you back with Nightwish so soon! Nightwish is truly a band of its own, especially in a live situation!
I look forward to your next video!
Nightwish has a long band history with one special incident, newcomers will stumble upon sooner or later. Their first era (1996-2005) ended with the dismissal of their legendary primal singer Tarja Turunen. The band came into life, when Tuomas (keyboarder) asked Tarja to join his band project along with his friend Emppu (guitarist), after they finished school. They were visiting the same school and had been sharing stage together already with their music class. After appearances on local platforms and promising demos, Nightwish sent to record companies, they received the chance for a record contract and more nationalwide gigs. So they decided to add two more local musicians, Jukka on drums and bassist Sami to grow into a full band, which was in 1997.
There had always been speculations about a possible relation between the head and main-composer Tuomas and his muse Tarja, he wrote tailor-made songs for. Yet considering Tarja's choice on men, that may never ever happened. In 2000 she started to date Marcelo, who became her manager and from 2003 on her husband. Marcelo once stated that Tuomas couldn't stand him from day one, as he was jealous on him. Yet both men couldn't be more different at all. Marcelo, often descibed as a blowhart roughneck versus the shy, introvert dreamer, Tuomas used to be. So Marcelo started to separate Tarja from the band, announcing that Tarja will leave Nightwish after their next album for a solo career, which never happened as Tuomas was no longer be able to write any more songs for Tarja, so the band opted for her early leave in 2005. There is footage from their very last concert in Helsinki 2005 on TH-cam (e.g. Phantom of the Opera), so you can imagine how devastating the fast spreading news were amongst their fans, so even the Prime Minister of Finnland needed to comment on their break-up. (***)
"Never replace a legend, but the replacement of the legend" is the best description for their follow-up prime vocalists (#2) Anette Olzon (2007-2012) and (#3) Floor Jansen (2012-present). Although the band maintained their revenues due to two very successful albums "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginerium" (2011), Anette fault turned out to be just the intermediate between the two legendary Nightwish singers. For many like me, current singer is the incarnation of Nightwish, as she is mirroring the versatility of Tuomas' songs in a way, not even Tarja could have done better.
Another notable replacement took place in 2001 when bassist Marco joined the band, former lead singer of an already renown band in Finland, called Tarot. Beforehand, Tuomas needed to rely on male guest singers each time he was composing a duet. Unfortunately Marco retired due to mental issues in 2021, yet fans (and band) haven't lost their hope yet, as the band only replaced him temporarily by a session player for their upcoming tour. A second unfortunate miss happened in 2015, when drummer Jukka needed to step back due to health issues and was temporarily replaced by his friend Kai until he declared his definite retirement as a pro-musician in 2019. Last, but not least multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley became an official Nightwish member along with Floor Jansen in 2013, after he supported the band as a session player since 2007.
*** Lyrics normally are connected with experiences from a poet's personal life. In this context songs dealing with an unrequited love theme, e.g. "Ghost Love-Score" seem to comprehend Tuomas' relationship to Tarja in a way or another: "WE used to swim the same moonlight waters...a SIREN from the sea came to me ...sang my name my longings...forgive the adoring beast". Longings like in EVER DREAM. SHE'S MY SIN speaks for itself. Dark fantasies from that beast regarding forced love like in DEVIL AND THE DEEP DARK OCEAN hear mermaid Tarja screaming "let me be, leave me". Of course the appearance of Marcelo was like SLAYING THE DREAMER, so he needed to get rid of his childish longings, therefore "DEAD" BOY'S POEM: "I wish, I wouldn't feel for you anymore". Don't be fooled that critics from media are the sole reason of thoughts about suicide as in THE POET AND THE PENDULUM if there isn't more unrequited love in it. Whenever you want to experience our shy, introvert dreamer Tuomas as angry as he gets then by ready for the song he was dedicating to Tarja' s husband/manager Marcelo in the aftermath: MASTER PASSION GREED.
I won't close those aspects without mentioning Tuomas' personal happy-endings. In 2009 he met his wife Johanna Kourkela, a classical trained singer (and another reason why it could be Tarja his lyrics were all about back then), whom he married the following summer, after the Nightwish' Imaginerium World Tour has ended with their epic Wacken 2013 concert. And, of course, he hit the Jackpot for a second time as he was successful in inviting Floor Jansen to his band. Initially the predictive album with Tarja "END OF AN ERA" I believe, was meant to him to stop writing songs about his fellings on Tarja as she had married in the meantime. But I also also think that Floor Jansen might be his personal favorite to continue, since Floor's primal band "After Forever" was their support band on Nightwish 2002/03 tour. Floor's true and faithful character wouldn't have allowed her to leave her band, so Tuomas need to be patient, maybe another reason why Anette remained on guest singer status, never able to sing their songs on her own, unlike Tarja and Floor.
P.S. Footage about Tuomas and Tarja from a fan with the appropriate title TWO FOR TRAGEDY: th-cam.com/video/z2FwdgZqhyg/w-d-xo.html
P.S. Footage of Nightwish bassist and 2nd singer Marco joining Floor "by incident" on neutral ground , after she lost her band in 2009: th-cam.com/video/hHtJsiLAkM4/w-d-xo.html
Marco had already been guest singer of Dutch band Delain before - so Marco came down long way from Finland, while Floor lived nearby.
Apropos support bands: Tuomas also picked Marco, after he had heard him while dealing as their support band.
No, not that Marco's Tarot had been supporting Nightwish, but Nightwish was supporting Tarot in their early days 1997, before they became Finland's most popular band und most successful international act.
I really like your reactions. You seem to genuinely enjoy this and it remembers me of me first discovering these songs. I listen to Nightwish since about 20 years. Most of that time I only knew the studio versions. Except in 2005 where I have seen them live with their first singer, Tarja Turunen. (She was also amazing; you will get to know her when you follow Gabriel's list). When Floor joined and I discovered the live shows on youtube, I started to love them even more. Now I am waiting to finally see them live again!
Currently about weekly there also is released new material from Floor Jansens Solo show. And there are other similar bands to discover. I am watching these videos and reactions for years now and it just doesn't get old. :-)
I look forward to your next discoveries!
Thx for this one. After this one, best will be: Everdream (same concert)… 👍🏆
Great reaction... 👍 nightwish were recommended to me some time back by a good friend who's a sabaton fan, Gabriel is right. This just the tip of a colossal iceberg..I'm hooked like a little worm on a big hook. now I eat sleep breathe nightwish .. November 2022 all being well they play in Birmingham UK my ticket is booked I'm counting the day's .. enjoy your journey.....
Another great reaction to Nightwish! Your mic is a bit too low compared to the music, need to constantly adjust my volume between your comments and the music.
Hey Taylor wacken open Air is not only a Metall Festival Wacken is a liddel Village in North Germany 1.800 People live there every year for 4 days cam the Metall heads from around the wold to this Event
Hey and wellcome to the world of Nightwish. As so many times already commented below, I'm sure you'll enjoy your journey with this band. Waiting to see your next reaction video. Take care.
When you realize Floor did away with an entire classical chorus and just covered it herself. 😍
I just watched and listened to this whole concert last night. FYI Marko the bassist can SING also. Floor now does head banging not her famous windmill. She will be 41 on the 21st of February. Her solo stuff is awesome and so is songs from her first 2 bands
I never tire of seeing on TH-cam people being blown away by this band, not knowing them before - continue the journey, you will be well rewarded '_)
Hello from Florida. Enjoy the ride. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Welcome back to Nightwish, well worth following Gabriel's list which will include virtually every song from this concert as it was special to so many fans who saw and heard Floor with them for the first time having only joined them mid tour ten months earlier. Every song of 15 written forprevious singers and she nails them all.
I stumbled into this amalgamation of wonderful folks in May of 2020. They are a truly amazing and supportive group.
Just take your time with the reactions... you don't want to overdose on the band. Savor every bite.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
BTW, I like the out-of-focus background... it gives a special feel to the video ... enhances the 'magic', if you will.
Nice Job.
Thank you
Believe it or not it just keeps getting better. Enjoy the ride.
Many of their crew have been with them for years - some over 20 years. They are super professional and family. NW helped support them while not able to tour due to covid and some of the crew released an album to make some money too, with NW blessing doing their own versions of NW songs - it was called Crewish :)
Floor did a cover of lady Gaga at a show called beste zangers(best singers) she did a couple of songs in that show, check them out 😉😊 the show is with english subs
Like you, I'm not particularly a fan of rock, but I am absolutely a fan of Nightwish! Great reaction!💜
Turns out.... you're a metal fan!!
Duuude! So many of us discovered Nightwish fairly recently and gone deep down the rabbit hole! When I stumbled on to Nightwish I was barely 60... I've missed out on 20+ years of their EPIC performances! There is so much NW and other bands in the same vein!
Gabriel's playlist is an awesome roadmap...
But there are literally dozens of bands with epic sounds, songs and lyricists.
For example...
Ayreon
Avantasia
Kamelot
Epica
Delain
Evergrey (my current "deep dive", great vocals. Clear and intelligible)
Blind Guardian
Dream Theater
Sons of Apollo
And many more...
For certain, NW is the epitome of the genre, but there is a lot to discover.
Even Gabriel's playlist doesn't include a couple of sensational instrumentals that feature the 6th member of the band. You haven't been introduced to Troy Donockley yet.
To stray from the well-worn path provided is not unheard of. And the riches there are plentiful.
You'll kick yourself if you miss THE LAST OF THE WILDS, featuring Troy. From the same Wäcken Open Air Concert.
th-cam.com/video/a4JqG5lXHB8/w-d-xo.html
All amazing recommendations! I would add one of my other favorites...Symphony X.
@@barbaravance6774 ... you're absolutely correct!
But in the comments I DID say "and many more" so as Not to exclude a number of exceptional bands.
I could list more, but I was making the point of MANY amazing bands!
There is also Fates Warning, considered to be one of three bands pioneering the genre.
And I like Starset, Leaves Eyes, Nemesea, Amaranth, After Forever, Within Temptation and Elysion.
The Greek band Elysion has a female lead Christana Hatzimihali, goes by Christianna, who has great range and a unique quality that is both unmistakable and charismatic.
All who I highly recommend!
I've been following you on your Pentatonix journey and now on your Nightwish journey. Welcome to the fold. Can't wait for you to discover more (my favorite of theirs is "Song of Myself").
Always a great source of pleasure for me to see someone discover Nightwish.
When I first heard their first album I thought this is something special, always have any new releases pre ordered these days lol
I actually envy you as you have such a huge catalog of amazing music yet to discover, enjoy my friend !
I have had the privilege of seeing Nightwish a half-dozen times, all in halls that held less than 5000 people (the smallest held less than 1000). They were magnificent every time, even without the huge pyrotechnics you see at the Wacken shows. The first time I heard them do this song live, their singer was Annette, who was the second vocalist for the band (Tarja was the first). Floor replaced her in the middle of a world tour and has been with them ever since. As good as the Wacken performances are, they were done when Floor was still new to the band. As terrific as she was then, she is even better in the more recent live recordings that feature music written just for her amazing voice (check out "The Greatest Show on Earth" or "Shudder Before Beautiful"). Welcome to Nightwish nation from the NE Ohio, USA contingent!
Just saw your reaction to ghost love score 2 days ago, and now this, I could tell you alot, but think all the NW fans already have 😁 so Just want to say that you have a new subcriber here, and look forward to your Journey further down the rabbithole. Cheers from Denmark.
I'm stock on this journey since 2020 🤟
4:44 Wow! I've never seen Emppu take a breather like that after playing. Man's playing his socks off!! And Jukka... miss you, man! Your strength snarls still inspire me.
Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA reporting in! Again, gotta say i.love the video setup on your channel!
So so happy for you...you have much magic and joy coming your way...and we will join you! Every song, you'll swear, is better than the last...and it never ends! Orchestras, choirs, bagpipes, and a 2nd lead singer to blow you away... I'm so excited for you!
Filming a.concert is no small feat...and is usually done over 2 nights...1st night are the onstage camera persons and swinging booms that catch the closeups and individuals. 2nd nt is the wide shot. Idk if thats how this was done, but that is standard. The editor is genius, tho...this concert stands as one of the best live shows ever filmed, imo!
I'm so glad you have found Nightwish! It seems you just might be a metal fan after all. 🥰They are absolutely phenomenal! You can't go wrong with any of Gabs recommendations. Or any of their music. IMO. Floor is married to the drummer Hannes from the band Sabaton of Sweden.🇸🇪 If you enjoy history, they are really cool. All of their music is about historical battles and events. They even have their own history Channel here on YT. They have a huge following as well. I would recommend starting with video for their song Bismark. They don't choose sides. We homeschooled our two sons and we use SABATON 's music to keep them interested in history. The song 40:1 live at Woodstock in Poland is Really good. It is about Poland, and performed on their Independence day. Very epic concert.
I'm going all the way with you for the 1000th time as I do with others, And it continues to enjoy.🤘🤘
Checking in from Texas - I'm subscribed to your channel as I do believe you are now enlisted in the Nightwish Army! Just keep working your way through Gabriel's list because every song there will blow you away. Thanks for your very enjoyable reactions! Well done.
Yeah, symphonic metal is my favorite genre🥰 Was already a fan of for example Within Temptation before (also a great band and singer, also Dutch. We have something in our water it seems 😆). I am a decently new fan to Floor and Nightwish, too. Found them in the first year of the pandemic. What rock have I been living under in my own freaking country!?
I've unfortunately not seen Nightwish live yet due to obvious reasons. But I was lucky to have seen Floor perform twice at a solo concert. I litterly cried the first time at the mere realization she was standing right there, 4 rows in front of me, singing with her entire body and soul. It was when she sang 'Euphoria'. I felt euphoric for being there.. It were more 'quiet/gentle' songs due to the broader audience but still, what an experience!💜 I can't wait to see Nightwish as a full band perform this year. I have tickets for 3 different concerts of them and I so, so hope it'll pull through this time!🤞
ps: Floor has a fan club since this year called Floorworld. It's a great community to chat with fellow fans. She posts all kinds of stuff there. She also has her own youtube channel and other social media. She's quite active on them, too😊
Liked your no BS approach to your reactions. Nightwish may have led me to your channel but your no rubbish way will keep me coming back. Have just subscribed, keep up being you don’t change. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺
NWA - Southeast battalion of Finland reporting for duty 🇫🇮🤘
I discovered Nightwish 3 years ago and have NEVER STOPPED listening to them and to Floor Jansen!!!!! As an American they don't play Symphonic Metal here SMH!!!!! I'm looking forward to MORE!!!!
Your epic journey has only just begun 👌I started my journey with them 3 years ago and couldn't believe I hadn't seen them before 👍enjoy the ride 🤘🤘
Feel free to jump around the list if you feel the urge to check out songs that may fit your interests. They are all great. The entire 15 song concert at Wacken 2013 is some of the best of Nightwish, but there is so much more... Nightwish produce their own shows, and have a dedicated team, (aka Crewish) who put it all together, and take it on tour around the world. This is the big stage show, but they also have a production setup for smaller indoor theatre/club venues.
Greetings from Canada.
I've also subscribed, so I'll be following you every step of the way. You follow Gabriel, the Nightwish Army will follow you. Great reaction, enjoy the ride.