@@TankTheTech there is a live version of ghost love score recorded about 3 weeks after she joined the band live at Buenos Aires in 2012 th-cam.com/video/3brcfttchzA/w-d-xo.html you wouldnt know she had only been with them for 3 weeks
I guess it goes both ways, Floor also got jackpot. It's like IT was meant to happend She was available as they needed. And she did it on 48 hours thats most amazing thing. Imagine that call she got (something like this) Nightwish: "Would you like to go world tour with us?" Floor: "I'm little bit busy now can talk tomorrow?" Nightwish "Ew... We kind of need you to Be in USA soon" Floor: "When?" Nightwish: "Could you Please learn Setlist in 48 hours? Our next show begings then...."
You're shocked at liking their music?!!! Here's me ......... a 57 year old woman who loves middle of the road stuff and classical (from early training). I have not been a fan of opera or metal music .......................... aaaaaaaannnnnnnddd ............................... here we are!!! Lol. Loving watching you loving their music! I am new to them too. Only found them about a month - 6 weeks ago. This is a learning experience for both of us. Keep on doing these, hon. And stay safe and healthy.
Greetings and welcome, Kerri, great to have you among us! I'm 36, been a fan since I was 19, seen them live three times and it's wonderful when new people discover this amazing band. They really have been as good as this since since I first saw them at 20 or 21 years old. Always very very tight and great stage presence.
Hands down my fav too, and that was even before I realized how the lyrics actually incorporate other songs titles in it, just another example of how GENIUSSSS THIS MAN IS!!! That blew me away to hear!!! And like u said.. jukka.. never heard anything like it, I still miss him despite Kai also being incredible!!
"Yes, my Queen, tell me a story" 😂😂😂. If you want to take that left turn, react to their Weak Fantasy live from Tampere - some cool drums and both Marco and Floor's vocals. In case at some point taking a break from Nightwish (not that we want you to, but if/when that happens), may I suggest another amazing Finnish metal band: Wintersun. E.g song Sons of Winter and Stars, live studio rehearsal. I think you'll really enjoy that one!
"God created music and said it was good....." "Then he created Nightwish and he smiled for it was great....." "Then God created Floor Jansen and he dropped the mic...." "For he had created Perfection"
When they (media) asked Tuomas how he feels about having Floor as their new singer he said: "Floor is home." That says it all. She had also been in 2 other bands before Nightwish. After Forever and Re-Vamp. Nightwish knew her from festivals. They called Floor (on her sister's wedding day) if she wanted to fly to the USA and learn their setlist in 2 days so she could perform with them cause Annette fell ill during their world tour. I think the choice was easy when Annette left for good.
@@sniperbob1992 I think she got ill in the US and had to go to the hospital. But I also heard she had a hard time combining being a mom with touring. So might've been both.
@@sniperbob1992 in the documentary "Please Learn The Setlist in 48hrs" they mention there was a flu going around the band. Anette came down with it to the the point they had to get a cover singer and had 2 girls from camelot fill in as the venue was already open and fans were waiting. Tuomas and Troy went out and told the fans they would either have to cancel the show or they could get a stand in. The fans were fine with stand ins and they went on with the show the best they could. I think Anette leaving was mutual but i do think her being hospitalized was part of the reason she left offically during that tour. Tuomas called Floor soon after and asked her if she could learn the setlist in 48hrs and go to Seattle, WA.
You want to make a left turn at this point, Seven Days to the Wolves from Wembley. I was late to the game on that one and it has very quietly (or not so quietly) become my favorite NW performance.
The two songs where Tuomas shines the most are 'Shudder Before the Beautiful' live at Wembly, and 'The Greatest Show on Earth' live at Tampere and Wembly. (First Timers to TGSOE should start with the Tampere show for the fire presentation, but should then catch the Wembly next for the performance, and the special guest they bring on stage at the end for the reading)
As for your "Poet and the pendulum" and "greatest show on earth" disclaimer....yes do indeed get to know the band first, especially with poet, as it''s, lyrically, a VERY deep and personal song for the band, so for that one especially, familiarize yourself with the lyrics and the story behind them, and perhaps even some of thier Tarja stuff(see previous suggestion) as the lyrics relate to thier separation from Tarja, and you enjoy seeing the "chemistry" among nightwish.
The thing I love about nightwish with Floor is that they play and exude absolute joy. No matter how dark the music can get, and it really can, there is an element of joy in how they play together and that you know that they wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Its unique. I was a touring musician for years and NEVER seen a band as into what they are doing, and genuinely wanting to share that vibe with the while crowd.
Wanna hear Floor (just a little) in another setting? "The Source" is the 9th studio album from Ayreon, a progressive metal/rock opera project by Dutch musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen, released on April 28, 2017. "The Day The World Breaks Down" is a song that features all 11 (well known) main guest singers [James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder), Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me) , Simone Simons (Epica), Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind), Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Mike Mills (ToeHider), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), Floor Jansen (Nightwish)] and is taken from that album. Arjen himself is telling (in subtitles) who the singers are and which instrument are used and by what standards. Btw. The clip is 13 min. Long and I think you won’t regret it !! Official (Arjen’s) clip: th-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/w-d-xo.html
YES! Yours Is an Empty Hope, and Ghost River would be my next suggestions. Song of Myself is one of my all-time favorites, but I agree that it's a frequent (and well-deserved) early pick.
I think that Floor, who only had 48 hours to learn the songs before going on stage, she has revitalized a band that has been together a long time, love them.
Two from the Buenos Aires show: Slaying the Dreamer Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean Great job BTW, don't change a thing. I'm actually much more intetested in seeing your reaction to the tour documentary about Nightwish flying Floor from Holland to Seattle on 48 hrs notice to replace their 2nd singer. It's called Learn The Setlist In 24 Hours. Tons of tour moments, soundcheck footage, roadie/tech interviews...
They're something else. It's like I went along for decades not knowing there was a NightWish-shaped hole in the sum of what I love and then they filled it. Amazing!
I love them all. Islander, Song Of Myself, I Want My Tears Back, The Greatest Show On Earth, While Your Lips Are Still Red, Hows The heart, Ever Dream and so many more!
I saw them live as a support for the German band Rage, and after the show I let tarja kissing the CD covers from angels fall first and oceanborn, you can still see her lipstick and her sign today over 20 years later.
Tank I like what you do here very much. Keep doing it! I discovered this band some years agò and i keep listening to them over and over and despite this, i still have the same reactions to the songs like you do...shivers , wet eyes, or just being impressed. They are just unique.
Sharing the same journey as you dude and your reaction is like a mirror of my own. The band is so, so good. I'm devastated Marco has left the band ........ I really need to see them all live.
One thing that would be a LOT of work, but awesome to watch, was if you would watch 1 song sung by all 3 vocalists Nightwish have had. Not to compare them, but to see what you think of them, as it will more or less be 3 different versions of the song. One of the songs I know there are good quality of on TH-cam is "Sleeping Sun", my favourite Nightwish balad. And it is SO different how the 3 singers sing it. I can't even choose my absolute favourite myself.
Tank, I want you to know that your reactions give me so much joy! I was just like you when I first heard Nightwish.... Blown away. Keep bringing the joy brother!
First and foremost, I’m definitely listening to this regardless of the song. Second and lessermost, I’ve gotta add my voice to those requesting “Yours Is an Empty Hope” at Wembley. You just really should see it.
I am DEFINITELY going to be getting to a lot of Nightwish songs, and that one is for sure on the list. My channel is still under a month old from my first upload, so it might take a little time, but more Nightwish is coming for sure!
@@TankTheTech To add incentive for 'Yours is an Empty Hope', Floor sings the guttural tones in the Chorus. So, it's pretty special to experience another side of her vocal talent.
@@TankTheTech yeah believe it or not she can also growl. Honestly, she is the GOAT. If you haven't watched the "Learn the set list in 48 hours" documentary on them you should. The wacken stuff was her first tour with the band when the singer they had before her ditched them.
One of the finest reactions I have ever seen. Brought tears to my eyes. I just got home from the hospital after having a heart attack. Number one priority was listen to Nightwish. Beyond phenomenal.
@@TankTheTech I was having the heart attack for 7 hours before they could operate on me. I shouldn't be here but I made it. I have some problems but will probably be OK. Listening to Nightwish reactions give me strength because of their music. I love it so much I couldn't leave just yet. Seeing them live is at the very top of my bucket list.
Tank when this whole covid is over, go see Nightwish. They are incredible and they usually play small venues. They are America's best kept hard rock secret.
Pity their new (now postponed) tour has only an alibi US leg - LA, NY and one new date at Lowell MA (why ever there) - with the anouncement that that's it for at least 2021... The last tours like you said each visited a fair number of cities everywhere across the US. Strange.
As senior guy (41) living in Germany, I must admit that yes.. I saw Nightwish live... (Summerbreeze multiple times).. but this wacken Show... yeah.. there is some reason for taking this live version for DVD.. awesome performance.. you said phenomenonal.. you are quite right :) And yeay.. Flore is awesome on this one :)
I did hear Kai tell in a interview somewhere that of all the song, the middle drum part of this song was the hardest to get perfect when he became the drummer and was practicing the songs.. (he knew most already because he already was a drum tech with them for a long time)
It’s honestly crazy. I think I’ve spent so much time touring and working for bands that I’ve been so focused on the music I NEEDED to know, that I haven’t taken the time to discover new bands. A lot of the music I’ve been listening to is stuff I discovered from like age 12-24, and nothing new since then. It’s really blowing my mind that there is SO MUCH music to discover. I love it.
@@TankTheTech same. reviews/reactions have actually led me to discovering a lot of bands in the last couple years. UTA, eskimo Callboy, Motionless in White etc. At some point when radio went away I just sort of started to ignore music I think.
I can’t even tell you the last time I attempted to listen to the radio. Early/Mid 2000’s, maybe? I’ve been making my own playlists since I first got an iPod. Might be why I haven’t discovered anything new. Hahaha
@@TankTheTech Nah man, even if you had been listening to the radio this whole time, you still wouldn't have heard anything new...radio is where trash music goes to die and get rerun for two decades a pop >_>
When it comes to Nightwish, being speechless is considered a valid reaction. I've watched reactors sit weeping on camera for 5 minutes after Poet and the Pendulum. I can't wait to see your reaction to it. Be safe and keep rockin' brother.
The amazing part about the whole Wacken 2013 show is Floor only had about 6 months to learn All of these songs and she did it all while finishing out the Imaginerium Tour. I was at the show in Denver the night Anette left the band. That night all the vocals where sung by Elize Ryd (Amaranthe/Kamelot) and backed by Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy/Kamelot). The next show in WA they had Floor on set.
I could see you starting to well up & it made me a lil teary too. It's such a joy to watch you react with such enthusiasm & willingness to learn about Nightwish. Nightwish have changed my life for the better on so many levels & I hope they do the same for you. Looking forward to seeing your adventure down the rabbit hole. Welcome to the army. 💚✌
Last ride of the day from the same show it is such an underrated and underplayed song but imho probably the best song to end a show on since Iron Maiden - Run to the hills
@@user-yy7tw9hv9n Faith No More, Walk Off the Earth, Nickelback and more. Here he mentioned some of the bands he worked with th-cam.com/video/M9btbfZg2sc/w-d-xo.html
I discovered Nightwish in the same tour in 2013 in a festival, i had never heard of them before, you can't imagine the blast it was..lol...i'm totally hooked since..I need to say, this whole wacken show is phenomenal..maybe one of the best ever recorded...the best way to really appreciate it is to listen to it since the start till the end, on a big screen, with big sound and with some good whisky near the hand.. Cheers mate ! ;-)
Gonna hold off on that one for a while. Only reason being is that a lot of the Nightwish Army has told me to hear more of their sound and know a little more of the history and background before I get to it. But trust me, I'll get their eventually!
@@TankTheTech Yes it's way to early in your NW journey to tackle either TPatP or TGSoE. You should at least get a dozen more other NW songs under your belt, before reacting to either of those.
TankTheTech Good choice. TGSOE is one of the big three along with ”Ghost Love Score” and ”The Poet and the Pendelum”. You need to know background on the last one aswell. For TGSOE you should always pick the Tampere version. There is one with lyrics. It’s their most expensive performance to date. The song is about evolution. From the Big Bang until the end of mankind. It is beautifully narrated by Richard Dawkins (one of Tuomas heroes). The song shares it’s title with a book by Dawkins. Tuomas has studied biology and science. His other heroes are Charles Darwin, Carl Sagan and Eugene Shoemaker. The entire album ”Endless Forms Most Beautiful” is a concept album about evolution, with TGSOE his most advanced composition yet. Their new album ”Human. :|: Nature.” is like a sequel to EFMB and is a concept album about humans and our planet. Both albums are very cinematic and has elements of celtic folk music (Hey Troy!). But you should begin with the songs from Wacken.
@@TankTheTech Yessir good man on holding off, TGSOE and Poet & the Pendulum are like the peak culmination / core heart of the band and therefore of us, The Army, as well. Much research and experiencing their other stuff is required first xD Also fair warning, back to the whole "rockin" bit. While both these masterpieces absolutely do have very heavy melt-your-face-off sections...if you miss the lyrics you miss the experience, if you miss the background research you miss the experience, if you don't go into them like you're watching a movie instead of a "song," you miss the experience. No pressure :D
Missed the premiere with live chat, stuck at work lol. Are you gonna go through the Wacken concert before delving to their other live shows? If yes, I'm gonna suggest Ghost River next. It has classic 80s metal sound to it.
I really dig your comments on the production aspects of these videos. It's stuff I normally don't pick out specifically - it really makes me appreciate the videos all the more. But DAMN - enjoy Nightwish.
Storytime is probably, in a very positive way, their most catchy song, together with Ever Dream. A nice contrast for the next reaction would be „Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean“ from Buenos Aires or „Yours an Empty Hope“ from Wembley. If you like an extraordinary great song that isn‘t reacted to as much as deserved: „Weak Fantasy“ from Tampere
For me, NW's most catchy song is "Nemo" but "Storytime" has an amazing drive. Just makes you want to bang your head from start to finish. A different dynamic have folk influenced songs like "I Want My Tears Back" or "My Walden" which just make me wanna dance like crazy.
Powerwolf, Brothers of Metal, Krypteria, Xandria, Stream of Passion, Epica, Within Temptation, Ancient Bards, Blind Guardian, Suidakra, Seven Kingdoms, Unleash the Archers, Orden Ogan, Sabaton, Amberian Dawn, and Lordi. ...There you go, now you have the master list of non-Nightwish filler bands to last you the rest of the year. :D Don't let the word "filler" fool you either, every one of those bands is legit in their own right. I think off the top of my head maybe only like...one or two of those are American based? Either way, it's all stuff you'll never hear elsewhere if you don't react to it yourself here. Lookin forward to the journey man 🤘 Edit: most all of those also have little to no other reaction coverage either, so that's a bonus ;-)
Yes! Thanks for that list. Some bands on there I already know I want to react to, and I’ve only heard of a couple of them. Did an Unleash The Archers video yesterday, and believe it or not, I’ve known about and listened to Lordi for quite a while now. Haha.
I also waited wayyyy too long to check out Nightwish. For whatever reason, I just didn't think symphonic metal was for me. But then I got into Nightwish with Floor, then older Nightwish, then Epica, then Kamelot... It's just great music!
“5:45 I don’t think I’ve seen a lot of other bands rock with each other… like this .” 6:12 Enter Tuomas, 6:23 enter Jukka, 6:42 enter Marco and Emppu, 6:53 start tears and goosies, enter Floor the Queen……. You’re prescient!!
So you are correct, Floor was with Nightwish about a year when they did this. None of these songs were originally sung by her, but she owned them so much that you’d never guess it.
Glad to hear you're not passing up doing The Poet and the Pendulum 2016 live at Wembley w/lyrics or The Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere w/lyrics. When you mentioned the production and lightning on this one the first thing that came to mind was, "if you think this is something wait until you see those performances" 🙃
You said it, her voice is the hilight, but when you dig a little bit further, you notice the talent of the whole band, the chemistry between them, the fun they have on stage... Nice reaction !!
Arright my dude. You got me. Liked and subscribed. You’re hittin my favs; Nightwish, UtA (and Nightwish), Band-Maid (and Nightwish). Great perspective on the shows. Keep it up!
@Tank, From this same Wacken concert Ghost River is one of my favorites and it gives you Marko + Floor killing it on a duo, and Darker Chest of Wonders, concert opener and one of their more underrated songs in my opinion is also epic . So many all different all great.🤟🤟✌️✌️
FYI the instrumental backup tracks are recorded with the London Philharmonics full orchestra and choir, recording each instruments parts individually, in a featurette about the making of their album Endless Forms Most Beautiful, Tuomas mentions that for their most complex song The Greatest Show on Earth, a 20+ minutes masterpiece, they had to use over 600 tracks. Also to learn more about how Floor joined the band, there is a documentary on TH-cam called Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours.
Blown away by this performance, and to realize she'd only been with the band a short time doesn't come through. She definitely looks like she's been there forever because she just killed it there!
@@TankTheTech Keep going down your Nightwish journey! I'm opposite of your situation: I'm the one getting MY dad into Nightwish. Going well so far. He was sold on The Greatest Show on Earth and Poet and the Pendulum.
@@mangalover0149 I did as well, and Ghost River was on there, but I forgot Storytime was too, and I believe it was taking a lead at the time I cast my vote, so I believe you are right.
I saw the poll before it was taken down. First was Storytime and Song of Myself was a close second. He was debating which one he might do in the comments though.
I am always happy when someone discovers Nightwish and loves them. My tip for the next song would be "The Poet and the Pendulum" (Live at Wembley 2016). BUT before you listen to that song you should read a bit about the background story of the song, it just makes that song 100x more emotional if you know what she is singing about and why the song was written.
This is one of my favorites. It's just one of those make you feel good songs and everyone is happy. Just look at everybody with big smiles on there faces.
This band is so good, they have no bad songs. Want to hear a keyboard / guitar battle then you have to listen to Shudder before the beautiful. (Wembley) I am sorry there are no shows, got tickets for Amsterdam in November, but I am glad I can watch your reactions. Keep them coming.
Awesome stuff bro!, This is my favourite from them, The big ones are awesome but I don't know what it is about this one tune, It gets me everytime. Cheers
Your enthusiasm earned you a follow. It's fun to rediscover this band together with someone else. I agree with other comments, go the unusual route and check out Weak Fantasy from Tampere (Kai Hahto, the new drummer) or 7 days to the wolves from Wembley for some true kick-ass songs. And give Jukka, the drummer here some love. He beats those drums like they're his ex wife but he's got soul! Almost every song requires a proper workout and he just does it with a smile. Kai Hatho, the new drummer, is called 'the human metronome' by some and that's true too. Incredible technician. And Tuomas, what a genius to write songs to make everybody shine like that!
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LOL he mises every time Floors windmill because he is wind milling at the same time :)
Dude, I was thinking the exact same thing
Me too lol. I’m like. Dude. Look at Floor lol
@@medieval1064 And not at The Floor.
I’m sure he sees it while editing though ;)
soulmates
There is a documentary where they show that Floor had to learn song list in 48 hours. She is a beast
Watching it today!
I’ve watched it 100 times already 😂
I was at that Infamous show in Denver when Elize and Alyssa took over. What an incredible show that was.
@@TankTheTech there is a live version of ghost love score recorded about 3 weeks after she joined the band live at Buenos Aires in 2012 th-cam.com/video/3brcfttchzA/w-d-xo.html you wouldnt know she had only been with them for 3 weeks
@@TankTheTech Please give us your reaction, ie a synopsis to this as well.
Nightwish hit the jackpot with Floor Jansen. She’s incredible
I guess it goes both ways, Floor also got jackpot. It's like IT was meant to happend She was available as they needed. And she did it on 48 hours thats most amazing thing. Imagine that call she got (something like this)
Nightwish: "Would you like to go world tour with us?"
Floor: "I'm little bit busy now can talk tomorrow?"
Nightwish "Ew... We kind of need you to Be in USA soon"
Floor: "When?"
Nightwish: "Could you Please learn Setlist in 48 hours? Our next show begings then...."
also a nice moment from Tuomas: Tell me something about out latest album floor.... "yes!"............. nevermind.......
Tarja was a great and original singer...love her, too💙🇫🇮
@@marinak7483 I also still love her, but honestly... i think the best answer to the question "Who's the best Nightwish singer?" i've seen was "Marco."
@@ingrudmessenger1193 Yes, Floor and Marco are great singers. I don't like to compare, both Tarja and Floor are the best in their unic ways💙
You're shocked at liking their music?!!! Here's me ......... a 57 year old woman who loves middle of the road stuff and classical (from early training). I have not been a fan of opera or metal music .......................... aaaaaaaannnnnnnddd ............................... here we are!!! Lol. Loving watching you loving their music! I am new to them too. Only found them about a month - 6 weeks ago. This is a learning experience for both of us. Keep on doing these, hon. And stay safe and healthy.
I am a 62 year old woman, and i love love nightwish....
Welcome to the Nightwish Army too, Kerri! I'm so happy you had the chance to know them!
Welcome to the Nightwish Army Kerri! It always puts a smile on my face, hearing of someone discovering Nightwish! So, thank you for the smile. :-)
Greetings from Finland & welcome to the global family of Nightwish fans from a 60+ years young Finnish male.
Greetings and welcome, Kerri, great to have you among us!
I'm 36, been a fan since I was 19, seen them live three times and it's wonderful when new people discover this amazing band. They really have been as good as this since since I first saw them at 20 or 21 years old. Always very very tight and great stage presence.
Song of Myself is a must!!!!! My favorite!!!! The change up is sick!
Yeah and Jukka is just universe level
Hands down my fav too, and that was even before I realized how the lyrics actually incorporate other songs titles in it, just another example of how GENIUSSSS THIS MAN IS!!! That blew me away to hear!!! And like u said.. jukka.. never heard anything like it, I still miss him despite Kai also being incredible!!
Darn yeah that is my favorite too along side Alpenglow, I can never decided between them
"Yes, my Queen, tell me a story" 😂😂😂. If you want to take that left turn, react to their Weak Fantasy live from Tampere - some cool drums and both Marco and Floor's vocals. In case at some point taking a break from Nightwish (not that we want you to, but if/when that happens), may I suggest another amazing Finnish metal band: Wintersun. E.g song Sons of Winter and Stars, live studio rehearsal. I think you'll really enjoy that one!
I was just about to suggest weak fantasy!
Wintersun is fenomenal. One of a kind band. Definitely on point recommendation.
Wintersun, yes! Live rehearsals sonic pump studios.
"God created music and said it was good....."
"Then he created Nightwish and he smiled for it was great....."
"Then God created Floor Jansen and he dropped the mic...."
"For he had created Perfection"
When they (media) asked Tuomas how he feels about having Floor as their new singer he said: "Floor is home." That says it all. She had also been in 2 other bands before Nightwish. After Forever and Re-Vamp. Nightwish knew her from festivals. They called Floor (on her sister's wedding day) if she wanted to fly to the USA and learn their setlist in 2 days so she could perform with them cause Annette fell ill during their world tour. I think the choice was easy when Annette left for good.
Was it an illness? Always different stories I hear come out of the "Denver Debacle" when Annette left.
@@sniperbob1992 I think she got ill in the US and had to go to the hospital. But I also heard she had a hard time combining being a mom with touring. So might've been both.
@@sniperbob1992 in the documentary "Please Learn The Setlist in 48hrs" they mention there was a flu going around the band. Anette came down with it to the the point they had to get a cover singer and had 2 girls from camelot fill in as the venue was already open and fans were waiting. Tuomas and Troy went out and told the fans they would either have to cancel the show or they could get a stand in. The fans were fine with stand ins and they went on with the show the best they could. I think Anette leaving was mutual but i do think her being hospitalized was part of the reason she left offically during that tour. Tuomas called Floor soon after and asked her if she could learn the setlist in 48hrs and go to Seattle, WA.
You want to make a left turn at this point, Seven Days to the Wolves from Wembley. I was late to the game on that one and it has very quietly (or not so quietly) become my favorite NW performance.
My recommendation: Weak Fantasy. Such a powerful song
Tampere
Yes! Seconded. I'm very much looking forward to see Tank's reaction on that production. Wacken was a nice little setup compared to that 🔥
Ja Tampere!!
I support this suggestion!
The two songs where Tuomas shines the most are 'Shudder Before the Beautiful' live at Wembly, and 'The Greatest Show on Earth' live at Tampere and Wembly. (First Timers to TGSOE should start with the Tampere show for the fire presentation, but should then catch the Wembly next for the performance, and the special guest they bring on stage at the end for the reading)
As for your "Poet and the pendulum" and "greatest show on earth" disclaimer....yes do indeed get to know the band first, especially with poet, as it''s, lyrically, a VERY deep and personal song for the band, so for that one especially, familiarize yourself with the lyrics and the story behind them, and perhaps even some of thier Tarja stuff(see previous suggestion) as the lyrics relate to thier separation from Tarja, and you enjoy seeing the "chemistry" among nightwish.
Greatest show on earth is amazing increíble!!
Ghost River Wacken 2013
Agreed
YOURS IS AN EMPTY HOPE
I'd have to second that, seems like a good time for it next. Mix up the upbeat stuff with the gritty stuff for max shock and awe value xD
This first of everything else.
I agree growl growl growl :-)
That song and romanticide should be the 2 next
Song of myself is also a contender 👌🏼
Now it's time to go on "I want my tears back", Buenos Aires 2019 to meet Troy
I think Wacken is better. Idk, Floor’s talking/yelling during the song is pretty annoying to me 🤷🏽♀️
@@lilo5437 but she is so cute 😍
The audience interaction with the band and Floor dancing around on stage made Buenos Aires my fav of this song!
The thing I love about nightwish with Floor is that they play and exude absolute joy. No matter how dark the music can get, and it really can, there is an element of joy in how they play together and that you know that they wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Its unique.
I was a touring musician for years and NEVER seen a band as into what they are doing, and genuinely wanting to share that vibe with the while crowd.
Song of myself or ever dream....
"They look like they're having so much fun"
That's why I live Nightwish so much. They really enjoy what they are doing.
Wanna hear Floor (just a little) in another setting? "The Source" is the 9th studio album from Ayreon, a progressive metal/rock opera project by Dutch musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen, released on April 28, 2017. "The Day The World Breaks Down" is a song that features all 11 (well known) main guest singers [James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder), Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me) , Simone Simons (Epica), Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind), Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Mike Mills (ToeHider), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), Floor Jansen (Nightwish)] and is taken from that album. Arjen himself is telling (in subtitles) who the singers are and which instrument are used and by what standards.
Btw. The clip is 13 min. Long and I think you won’t regret it !!
Official (Arjen’s) clip: th-cam.com/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/w-d-xo.html
Let him see how floor is growl ? „Yours is an empty hope“ ? What do you guy‘s think ? To early ?
no he should experience all her capabilities
Was going to recommend that one !
Yes, this should be next !
YES! Yours Is an Empty Hope, and Ghost River would be my next suggestions. Song of Myself is one of my all-time favorites, but I agree that it's a frequent (and well-deserved) early pick.
I think that Floor, who only had 48 hours to learn the songs before going on stage, she has revitalized a band that has been together a long time, love them.
Two from the Buenos Aires show:
Slaying the Dreamer
Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean
Great job BTW, don't change a thing. I'm actually much more intetested in seeing your reaction to the tour documentary about Nightwish flying Floor from Holland to Seattle on 48 hrs notice to replace their 2nd singer. It's called Learn The Setlist In 24 Hours. Tons of tour moments, soundcheck footage, roadie/tech interviews...
They're something else. It's like I went along for decades not knowing there was a NightWish-shaped hole in the sum of what I love and then they filled it. Amazing!
I love them all. Islander, Song Of Myself, I Want My Tears Back, The Greatest Show On Earth, While Your Lips Are Still Red, Hows The heart, Ever Dream and so many more!
I saw them live as a support for the German band Rage, and after the show I let tarja kissing the CD covers from angels fall first and oceanborn, you can still see her lipstick and her sign today over 20 years later.
"Welling up.."
You're right, dude. Every time. There is so much phenomenal energy in these performances.
Welcome to Nightwish brother.
Tank I like what you do here very much. Keep doing it!
I discovered this band some years agò and i keep listening to them over and over and despite this, i still have the same reactions to the songs like you do...shivers , wet eyes, or just being impressed. They are just unique.
Every song from this concert is a winner, pick any song from this show, you'll love it
Sharing the same journey as you dude and your reaction is like a mirror of my own. The band is so, so good. I'm devastated Marco has left the band ........ I really need to see them all live.
One thing that would be a LOT of work, but awesome to watch, was if you would watch 1 song sung by all 3 vocalists Nightwish have had. Not to compare them, but to see what you think of them, as it will more or less be 3 different versions of the song.
One of the songs I know there are good quality of on TH-cam is "Sleeping Sun", my favourite Nightwish balad. And it is SO different how the 3 singers sing it. I can't even choose my absolute favourite myself.
Tank, I want you to know that your reactions give me so much joy! I was just like you when I first heard Nightwish....
Blown away. Keep bringing the joy brother!
Thanks a ton, Brian!
Dude. next react to Nightwish: Weak fantasy Live at Tampere, or Yours is an empty hope live at Wembly!!!
Both are heavy and right up your ally... cue the words on weak fantasy (both need to be live) as they are a powerful statement.
It is a pleasure to follow your reactions. You love music and now Nightwish too. We have a common object of love.
Thank you!
First and foremost, I’m definitely listening to this regardless of the song. Second and lessermost, I’ve gotta add my voice to those requesting “Yours Is an Empty Hope” at Wembley. You just really should see it.
I am DEFINITELY going to be getting to a lot of Nightwish songs, and that one is for sure on the list. My channel is still under a month old from my first upload, so it might take a little time, but more Nightwish is coming for sure!
@@TankTheTech To add incentive for 'Yours is an Empty Hope', Floor sings the guttural tones in the Chorus. So, it's pretty special to experience another side of her vocal talent.
Oh man, that got my attention. Hahaha
@@TankTheTech yeah believe it or not she can also growl. Honestly, she is the GOAT. If you haven't watched the "Learn the set list in 48 hours" documentary on them you should. The wacken stuff was her first tour with the band when the singer they had before her ditched them.
One of the finest reactions I have ever seen. Brought tears to my eyes. I just got home from the hospital after having a heart attack. Number one priority was listen to Nightwish. Beyond phenomenal.
I hope you're alright, man!
@@TankTheTech I was having the heart attack for 7 hours before they could operate on me. I shouldn't be here but I made it. I have some problems but will probably be OK. Listening to Nightwish reactions give me strength because of their music. I love it so much I couldn't leave just yet. Seeing them live is at the very top of my bucket list.
Tank when this whole covid is over, go see Nightwish. They are incredible and they usually play small venues. They are America's best kept hard rock secret.
Pity their new (now postponed) tour has only an alibi US leg - LA, NY and one new date at Lowell MA (why ever there) - with the anouncement that that's it for at least 2021...
The last tours like you said each visited a fair number of cities everywhere across the US. Strange.
*one of the most special things about Nightwish are these first time reaction videos* looking forward to Song Of Myself next!!
As senior guy (41) living in Germany, I must admit that yes.. I saw Nightwish live... (Summerbreeze multiple times).. but this wacken Show... yeah.. there is some reason for taking this live version for DVD.. awesome performance.. you said
phenomenonal.. you are quite right :) And yeay.. Flore is awesome on this one :)
Great job thankyou Tank ,so glad you are enjoying nightwish journey as we are watching you. Keep it going.
It was cute when Marko introduced Floor to the Wacken audience
Following your Nightwish journey and loving your reaction and input. Keep it going.
I did hear Kai tell in a interview somewhere that of all the song, the middle drum part of this song was the hardest to get perfect when he became the drummer and was practicing the songs.. (he knew most already because he already was a drum tech with them for a long time)
Another great reaction!
Can't wait for more.
Best is stil to come.
Nightwish 👍😁😀
Real talk - as someone who's life is essentially music, whats it like discovering all this new stuff that you vibe with out of nowhere
It’s honestly crazy. I think I’ve spent so much time touring and working for bands that I’ve been so focused on the music I NEEDED to know, that I haven’t taken the time to discover new bands. A lot of the music I’ve been listening to is stuff I discovered from like age 12-24, and nothing new since then. It’s really blowing my mind that there is SO MUCH music to discover. I love it.
@@TankTheTech same. reviews/reactions have actually led me to discovering a lot of bands in the last couple years. UTA, eskimo Callboy, Motionless in White etc. At some point when radio went away I just sort of started to ignore music I think.
I can’t even tell you the last time I attempted to listen to the radio. Early/Mid 2000’s, maybe? I’ve been making my own playlists since I first got an iPod. Might be why I haven’t discovered anything new. Hahaha
@@TankTheTech Nah man, even if you had been listening to the radio this whole time, you still wouldn't have heard anything new...radio is where trash music goes to die and get rerun for two decades a pop >_>
@@TankTheTech I'm in my early 50s. TH-cam helps me discover new bands weekly. Nightwish helped me rediscover my love of Metal.
When it comes to Nightwish, being speechless is considered a valid reaction. I've watched reactors sit weeping on camera for 5 minutes after Poet and the Pendulum. I can't wait to see your reaction to it. Be safe and keep rockin' brother.
The amazing part about the whole Wacken 2013 show is Floor only had about 6 months to learn All of these songs and she did it all while finishing out the Imaginerium Tour. I was at the show in Denver the night Anette left the band. That night all the vocals where sung by Elize Ryd (Amaranthe/Kamelot) and backed by Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy/Kamelot). The next show in WA they had Floor on set.
I could see you starting to well up & it made me a lil teary too. It's such a joy to watch you react with such enthusiasm & willingness to learn about Nightwish. Nightwish have changed my life for the better on so many levels & I hope they do the same for you. Looking forward to seeing your adventure down the rabbit hole. Welcome to the army. 💚✌
Last ride of the day from the same show
it is such an underrated and underplayed song
but imho probably the best song to end a show on
since Iron Maiden - Run to the hills
The way Floor blends both Tarja and Anneke into one completely uniqe style without disrespcting the talents and influence of either is just beyond...
Based on Jukka's position on the drums, I'm guessing Storytime or Ever Dream hahaha.
That’s if I used the same picture from the same song. 😎
@@TankTheTech Ahh man that's tricky 😂
TankTheTech If you‘re looking for different shots, have a look at your instagram mailbox 🤘😎
@@TankTheTech What band are you the Roadie for?
@@user-yy7tw9hv9n Faith No More, Walk Off the Earth, Nickelback and more. Here he mentioned some of the bands he worked with th-cam.com/video/M9btbfZg2sc/w-d-xo.html
I discovered Nightwish in the same tour in 2013 in a festival, i had never heard of them before, you can't imagine the blast it was..lol...i'm totally hooked since..I need to say, this whole wacken show is phenomenal..maybe one of the best ever recorded...the best way to really appreciate it is to listen to it since the start till the end, on a big screen, with big sound and with some good whisky near the hand.. Cheers mate ! ;-)
you need to listen " the greatest show on earth" its an entire experience. its 20 minutes of heaven, hell and science. you will see
Gonna hold off on that one for a while. Only reason being is that a lot of the Nightwish Army has told me to hear more of their sound and know a little more of the history and background before I get to it. But trust me, I'll get their eventually!
@@TankTheTech Yes it's way to early in your NW journey to tackle either TPatP or TGSoE. You should at least get a dozen more other NW songs under your belt, before reacting to either of those.
TankTheTech Good choice. TGSOE is one of the big three along with ”Ghost Love Score” and ”The Poet and the Pendelum”. You need to know background on the last one aswell. For TGSOE you should always pick the Tampere version. There is one with lyrics. It’s their most expensive performance to date. The song is about evolution. From the Big Bang until the end of mankind. It is beautifully narrated by Richard Dawkins (one of Tuomas heroes). The song shares it’s title with a book by Dawkins. Tuomas has studied biology and science. His other heroes are Charles Darwin, Carl Sagan and Eugene Shoemaker. The entire album ”Endless Forms Most Beautiful” is a concept album about evolution, with TGSOE his most advanced composition yet. Their new album ”Human. :|: Nature.” is like a sequel to EFMB and is a concept album about humans and our planet. Both albums are very cinematic and has elements of celtic folk music (Hey Troy!). But you should begin with the songs from Wacken.
@@TankTheTech Yessir good man on holding off, TGSOE and Poet & the Pendulum are like the peak culmination / core heart of the band and therefore of us, The Army, as well. Much research and experiencing their other stuff is required first xD
Also fair warning, back to the whole "rockin" bit. While both these masterpieces absolutely do have very heavy melt-your-face-off sections...if you miss the lyrics you miss the experience, if you miss the background research you miss the experience, if you don't go into them like you're watching a movie instead of a "song," you miss the experience. No pressure :D
Tampere version is much better!
I really like the driven, fast-paced nature of this song. Probably my favorite Nightwish song I've heard so far!
Missed the premiere with live chat, stuck at work lol. Are you gonna go through the Wacken concert before delving to their other live shows? If yes, I'm gonna suggest Ghost River next. It has classic 80s metal sound to it.
I’ll most likely wind up doing every song in this show. Haha
I really dig your comments on the production aspects of these videos. It's stuff I normally don't pick out specifically - it really makes me appreciate the videos all the more. But DAMN - enjoy Nightwish.
I’m a whole year late bc I’m new in the Army as well. It’s like: a whole newwww woooooorld
I've watched your reaction on your first three Nightwish songs. Of course, now I have to subscribe. Awesome reaction..I loved it!
Already missin me some Tank Nightwish Reactions here. Bring me more NW, Tank!...
Must...have...MORE!! 🎶💀🔥
Coming soon! Probably gonna do another one in the next few days. Gotta mix it up here and there. Haha
Very well done reaction. Your background lets you see more insight into the music and what is going on on stage. Keep up the good work!
Storytime is probably, in a very positive way, their most catchy song, together with Ever Dream.
A nice contrast for the next reaction would be „Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean“ from Buenos Aires or „Yours an Empty Hope“ from Wembley.
If you like an extraordinary great song that isn‘t reacted to as much as deserved: „Weak Fantasy“ from Tampere
For me, NW's most catchy song is "Nemo" but "Storytime" has an amazing drive. Just makes you want to bang your head from start to finish. A different dynamic have folk influenced songs like "I Want My Tears Back" or "My Walden" which just make me wanna dance like crazy.
She is back on STAGE!!!
Tank dude, I really like your energy while reacting. You might be one of my favorites. I enjoy your honest gestures and thoughts.
Powerwolf, Brothers of Metal, Krypteria, Xandria, Stream of Passion, Epica, Within Temptation, Ancient Bards, Blind Guardian, Suidakra, Seven Kingdoms, Unleash the Archers, Orden Ogan, Sabaton, Amberian Dawn, and Lordi.
...There you go, now you have the master list of non-Nightwish filler bands to last you the rest of the year. :D
Don't let the word "filler" fool you either, every one of those bands is legit in their own right. I think off the top of my head maybe only like...one or two of those are American based? Either way, it's all stuff you'll never hear elsewhere if you don't react to it yourself here. Lookin forward to the journey man 🤘
Edit: most all of those also have little to no other reaction coverage either, so that's a bonus ;-)
Yes! Thanks for that list. Some bands on there I already know I want to react to, and I’ve only heard of a couple of them. Did an Unleash The Archers video yesterday, and believe it or not, I’ve known about and listened to Lordi for quite a while now. Haha.
Just look at the joy in the face of all the people!!
It would be awesome if you reacted to “Yours is an empty hope”, live at Wembley. You gotta hear Floor growling ☺️ It’s my favourite.
I also waited wayyyy too long to check out Nightwish. For whatever reason, I just didn't think symphonic metal was for me. But then I got into Nightwish with Floor, then older Nightwish, then Epica, then Kamelot... It's just great music!
I do love the lighting I hang on every word of this song
“5:45 I don’t think I’ve seen a lot of other bands rock with each other… like this .” 6:12 Enter Tuomas, 6:23 enter Jukka, 6:42 enter Marco and Emppu, 6:53 start tears and goosies, enter Floor the Queen……. You’re prescient!!
Dark Chest of Wonders live at Wacken 2013! Another epic tune from Nightwish and our Valkyrie Queen!
A must "Last Ride of the Day"
So you are correct, Floor was with Nightwish about a year when they did this. None of these songs were originally sung by her, but she owned them so much that you’d never guess it.
Glad to hear you're not passing up doing The Poet and the Pendulum 2016 live at Wembley w/lyrics or The Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere w/lyrics. When you mentioned the production and lightning on this one the first thing that came to mind was, "if you think this is something wait until you see those performances" 🙃
I still waitin for rammstein - sonne live 2019 reaction on thier new stage :D
You said it, her voice is the hilight, but when you dig a little bit further, you notice the talent of the whole band, the chemistry between them, the fun they have on stage... Nice reaction !!
And she was so exited!/ 3 little gigs in America and then WACKEN!+ almost 48h to prepare... for the rest!
Arright my dude. You got me. Liked and subscribed. You’re hittin my favs; Nightwish, UtA (and Nightwish), Band-Maid (and Nightwish). Great perspective on the shows. Keep it up!
Thanks a ton! Much love!
THATS FLOORGASM TANK !! (and now i hope >the greatest show on earth< )
Welcome to the Nightwish Army! Can not wait for your next reaction. Also you might want to check out "The Islander" by Nightwish
@Tank, From this same Wacken concert Ghost River is one of my favorites and it gives you Marko + Floor killing it on a duo, and Darker Chest of Wonders, concert opener and one of their more underrated songs in my opinion is also epic . So many all different all great.🤟🤟✌️✌️
FYI the instrumental backup tracks are recorded with the London Philharmonics full orchestra and choir, recording each instruments parts individually, in a featurette about the making of their album Endless Forms Most Beautiful, Tuomas mentions that for their most complex song The Greatest Show on Earth, a 20+ minutes masterpiece, they had to use over 600 tracks. Also to learn more about how Floor joined the band, there is a documentary on TH-cam called Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours.
Blown away by this performance, and to realize she'd only been with the band a short time doesn't come through. She definitely looks like she's been there forever because she just killed it there!
Dimmi Borgir in your outro....just like when I caught HIM in your intro in another Nightwish reaction....dude, you are my spirit animal.
Hahahaha. Yes! 🤘🤘
@@TankTheTech Keep going down your Nightwish journey! I'm opposite of your situation: I'm the one getting MY dad into Nightwish. Going well so far. He was sold on The Greatest Show on Earth and Poet and the Pendulum.
Watched all your reactions to NW tonight, definitely subscribed! And happy to share your passion (and knowledge) for music with my friends. Ty!,
Thanks a ton!
Wacken Open Air......I'm going to guess either 'I Want my Tears Back' or 'Song of Myself'.
or Ghost River
Pretty sure it's storytime. I participated in the poll.
@@mangalover0149 I did as well, and Ghost River was on there, but I forgot Storytime was too, and I believe it was taking a lead at the time I cast my vote, so I believe you are right.
I saw the poll before it was taken down. First was Storytime and Song of Myself was a close second. He was debating which one he might do in the comments though.
Cool that you have Dimmu Borgir in the background playing in the after talk, 🤟
Nice Progenies... by Dimmu background at the end there!!!
Great reaction!! Continue down the NW rabbit hole!!!
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I am always happy when someone discovers Nightwish and loves them.
My tip for the next song would be "The Poet and the Pendulum" (Live at Wembley 2016). BUT before you listen to that song you should read a bit about the background story of the song, it just makes that song 100x more emotional if you know what she is singing about and why the song was written.
This is one of my favorites. It's just one of those make you feel good songs and everyone is happy.
Just look at everybody with big smiles on there faces.
The one thing with Thoumas music always a workout bless him :-) they are top experienced musicians and it always surprises you love them
The battle raged on and on... Dimmu rules as well. Like, man
This band is so good, they have no bad songs.
Want to hear a keyboard / guitar battle then you have to listen to Shudder before the beautiful. (Wembley)
I am sorry there are no shows, got tickets for Amsterdam in November, but I am glad I can watch your reactions.
Keep them coming.
your reaction just makes me so happy. watched it 3x already xD
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Awesome stuff bro!, This is my favourite from them, The big ones are awesome but I don't know what it is about this one tune, It gets me everytime. Cheers
Story time is one of my favorite nightwish songs, awesome 😎
I love the enthusiasm! Great reaction man! I can't wait to see more!
Why did 8 assholes dislike this video?
Can't please everyone. Haha
7 days to the wolves is one of my favourites. Very epic, good build up.
"The Islander"! Live at Tampere! It's so good! But "I want my tears back" is also good.
Great reaction
Night wish is the best
Epica to
And dimmu borgir that runs at the end in the background too😉
Simply a men whit a great music taste 👍
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Your enthusiasm earned you a follow. It's fun to rediscover this band together with someone else. I agree with other comments, go the unusual route and check out Weak Fantasy from Tampere (Kai Hahto, the new drummer) or 7 days to the wolves from Wembley for some true kick-ass songs.
And give Jukka, the drummer here some love. He beats those drums like they're his ex wife but he's got soul! Almost every song requires a proper workout and he just does it with a smile. Kai Hatho, the new drummer, is called 'the human metronome' by some and that's true too. Incredible technician.
And Tuomas, what a genius to write songs to make everybody shine like that!