Hello friends! We return with another reaction to Nightwish. This song is a masterpiece! Very exciting, it makes you feel in the skin of the poet without a doubt. We love you Tuomas ❤ Thank you very much for all the support you have given us in this series of videos. We are already 1000 in the family! Take care. ^^
Time to move forward to Japanese metal. Lovebites / Holy War ( Concert in pandemic time, only handclapping allowed) th-cam.com/video/2WEkVd5JrFI/w-d-xo.html. Band-Maid / Freedom th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html, Nemophila / Revive th-cam.com/video/zmRmVc4u18w/w-d-xo.html just for a starter. These are top 3 globally from Japan for the moment. Babymetal has a new record soon and the metal world is hyped... but that is another story...Japanese metal is booming for the moment!
We love your wonderful reaction. We've watched reactions to this song several hundred times and everyone has brought out our emotions. Your emotional reaction is heart warming. You have gentle souls and your appreciation for Tuomas is very evident. Love from Arizona, USA. Stay safe and happy.
hey just wondering ,can you make your video box smaller that way there will be no point in watching at all, the focus of a reaction is what your reacting to as you will find many of the most successful reactors will put the music video in the foreground and put the reactors box in the background, straining to see what your reacting to is not fun. cheers
Beautiful Masterpiece 💛👍 Tuomas Dies In This Song & Thankfully Only in The Song & NOT In Real Life ! Tuomas Was in a Very Dark Place When He Wrote The Poet And The Pendulum ! He Thought Of Suicide ! Writing This Masterpiece Saved His Life ! I'm Thankful For This Powerful Epic Performance By All Of Nightwish 👏👏💛 Respect From Steve In Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🏄♂️🏖😊😝
Hello Sie John and welcome to the channel😊 This song is so emotional and powerful. The music is a slide of emotions and the lyrics are magnificent. ✨ Greetings from Argentina!
Today it is my claimed birthday _ 63. This show, no, the performance, always brings the tears in my eyes, always. I'm trying to stop listening the song for emotional reasons, but somehow it calls me back again and again.
Many of Tuomas' compositions reflect back on himself. Sadly, this one reflects without any doubt the darkest period in his life. It's all about his mental state after the band had fired their first singer Tarja Turunen. This was not taken well by the media and a large group of fans. Although it was the band's decision to fire Tarja it was Tuomas who as band leader (and childhood friend of Tarja) was blamed personally. The whole affair brought him into a deep depression because he was dreading the end of his band, his one and all reason to live. He even considered suicide but after having deep conversations with his parents and best friends he decided to commit his suicide in this masterpiece 'The Poet and the Pendulum'. They only performed this song a few times live in the first years of Floor's carreer start with them. At that time understandably this song was hard to stomach for him because it ripped open old wounds. In some fragments he even had his in-ears muted so he could not hear the lyrics. Although this in all its facets is a true masterpiece it is not part of their playlist anymore. Asked for the reason Tuomas said in an interview 'Foremost because I'm not that person anymore'. Thank you for your touching emotional reaction! Happy to subscribe.
Hello Greyhound53200 and welcome to the channel! 😊 First of all, thank you very much for the detailed comment about the situation of the band at that time, especially Tuomas. With this information, we understand that it is a very exciting song. It goes through different environments and makes you immerse yourself in the history of the band, in the history of his (Tuomas) life. Thank you very much again and we hope to find more beautiful surprises like this song. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘
Ahh...dear Lady... we've all been there, teary eyes included... personally; I keep going back! I've heard this song a gazillion times yet it always gets me, again and again... Nightwish has always been superb, but with Floor you don't just hear the songs, you FEEL them...and this one tops the charts in that department... Thank you guys...
Hello Lieven de Bruyn! Thanks for the comment. If it was that exciting for us, I can imagine what true fans of the band and Tuomas himself will feel. It is an incredible song, a masterpiece and with Floor's voice, everything is enhanced. 😍 Greetings from Argentina!
@@OhMyMole I'm pretty sure the NW Army agrees - you ARE true fans of the band. You're still new to them, but your fandom is beyond question. You "get", you FEEL their music.
@@OhMyMole Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 right back to you guy's! Yes, I am a fan of Nightwish, sure thing...but I hate (not really...😊) to break it to you...even if you don't know it yet; so are you!😉
@@OhMyMole We True Nightwish Disciples/ Army Feel Real Emotions When We Watch / Listen To The Best Symphonic Metal Band On The Planet In NIGHTWISH, We Hope All Reactors Feel The Same Emotions & Become Part Of The Nightwish Army ! No One Can Put On a Masterclass Show / Performance Like Nightwish & That's What Separates Them From The Rest ! Respect From Steve In Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 🏄♂️🏖😝
The Poet and the Pendulum was written after firing Tarja the original singer. She was the face of Nightwish at the time, and Tuomas considered her a muse to many of the songs he had written at that point. They had also grown up in the same city and knew each other since early childhood. All the band members decided together to fire her for acting too much of a diva And her husband & Manager was stepping way outta bounds concerning the band business He always wanted more money , only big paying shows but the band did it for the love of music and there fans . According to all the band members, Tarja was missing lots of rehearsals and would not even travel with the band anymore. Tuomas was painted as the devil by many fans, and went through a deep depression He wrote The Poet and the Pendulum at that time, and actually kills himself in the song. He said he killed himself in the song, as to put the past behind. To this day every time he plays it, it takes him back to those feelings, and shows on his face. In the last part, Mother and Father, words are spoken to him by his real mother said to him at that time of his deep depression. One part that touches me at the end when the guitarist Emppu and bassist Marko, the only other two involved with firing Tarja (that were still active with the band)were standing with Tuomas at the end in solidarity and love., NOTE : the 1st two words are (The End) and the last two words are (The Beginning) representing the end of the 1st era of Nightwish and the beginning of the next era
Hello Robert! 😊 Thank you very much for telling us a little about the history of the band and contextualizing the song. We have tried to find information about the song, but we did not know all this that you tell us. We really thank you for letting us know what a fan of the band feels when they hear this song. A big hug from Argentina! 🤘✨
Hello Carsten! 😊 He is a magnificent composer! His music and his lyrics are from another world. This song transported us through various environments, making us feel all kinds of emotions. Truly a masterpiece! Thank you for the comment. Greetings!
Dear Mika You're not the only one crying over this masterpiece. Many seasoned members of the Nightwish Army feel the same way, they cry just like you did. This masterpiece, there is no other way to call it, was written by Tuomas from his soul after going through the darkest and most difficult period of his life. After he had to fire Tarja from the band, it felt like the whole world hit him and literally made his life hell. And if you look closely, you can see very clearly how much the memories hurt him. That's why Emppu stood by him for several minutes to give him mental support. In several close-ups you can see from his body language and facial expressions how difficult it is for him. By the way, he asked the sound engineer to block out Floor's voice from his earpiece. I think it would have been even harder for him then. The line of text "Try to save him all, bleed no more" shows the pain in his face most clearly. Marco then went up to Tuomas to give him mental support as well. And Floor waited until she had convinced herself that Tuomas was fine....only then did she softly say "thank you". Greetings from the Nightwish Army Germany the lady P.S. I don't think this masterpiece will ever be played again. Tuomas has finished with the past and there is no need to dig it up again.
Hello Lady! Thanks for the support. ♥ It's amazing how a song can make us feel so much. Tuomas is an amazing songwriter and lyricist and the rest of the band goes along with him very well in feeling for him. He feels everyone's respect for the song. Thank you very much for letting us know a little about the history of the song and the band. They make us put ourselves in the shoes of the fans and be able to appreciate everything from another perspective. A big hug from Argentina! ☺✨
The song ist Tuomas way to overcome the lost of Tarja. He was about to commit suicide in real life like in the song. When they play that tune live he has to mute the in-ear Monitor because of the strong emotions that are connected to the song. A very personal song. For myself it is a beacon of hope in dark times.
@@OhMyMole Ah Mika, You're so cute. I am 47 years old and still cry with this song, it brings up so many strong emotions. Love your reactions, keep it up. Greetings from The Netherlands.
This song has saved lives, literally. One has thought "no one can understand my pain" and after hearing this, finding that after all the suffering hope rises... That made someone to rething the meaning of his/her deepest bottom of feelings, there's still a way - "the beginning" Nightwish army Finland 🤘 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓪 𝓛𝓪𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓪💜
Hello Musta Laatta! Thanks for the comment. 😊 This song is incredible. It is a slide of emotions. I'm still listening to it and I get as excited as the reaction. 😢 Greetings from Argentina 🤘
I'm one of those Musta. The song came my way at the right time. The last words ( the beginning) gave me hope. How Toumas could put my thoughts and emotions into music and words is wonderful.
Hello David! Thanks for the comment. This song is very emotional. 😢 Even more so if you know the context and the history behind it. A big hug from Argentina!
Those damn Onion Ninja again….Every bloody time I listen to this they get me….When she sings "Tuck me in beneath the blue" I am normally done…this is a masterpiece. And I have heard this one like 683 times already…. Even without the Background this is a beautiful piece of music. Love it. Thanks for the time ! All Hail Queen Floor !
Hello The song "The Poet and the Pendulum" is a 13 Minute journey through the mind and turmoil of Tuomas Holopainen after the year 2005. It was in that year the band parted with their long-time singer Tarja Turunen and had a personal falling out with her. The pain of the separation was big on both sides, and shown in this song. There is guilt for what happened, there is the responsibility that the band and Holopainen had to show towards the fans,. It was the End of an Era for them, and reason for Holopainen being lost as described in these lyrics. We can only of course to a certain degree suppose how much of these are truly Holopainen's feelings, wishes and pains - but we do know that the lyrics of Nightwish have been up to then very personal. Other songs on the album also digest this separation and falling out of the members with Turunen. This is one of the interpretations and i know lots of fans do not agree, they just need to read the open letter that was given to Tarja by the whole band at her last concert with Nightwish, where they fired her. And the main reason that Tuomas went through a depression was that specially the Tarja fans where furious and showed that in the media and everyone was blaming Tuomas. (the fans spit on his grave). He felt the whole world was against him. However personal and "real" these thoughts are, I feel like this song definitely takes us not only on a journey with Holopainen but also into ourselves. The music underlines the emotional gravity of the song extremely well. And I believe a lot of people can actually relate to a sense of guilt and being overwhelmed that all they desired for is the safety of home and innocence. While being personal, the song can still ring true to it's listener. That's a quality Nighwish possesses in many, many more songs. The emotional journey is one we can all share and very few bands know how to put that journey into song and especially into sound as well as Nightwish does. The band remains through all it's shores and Oceans, one of my main favourites and I hold special place for the band in my musical heart. I hope you have enjoyed reading my analysis and share some of my thoughts. If you do have any comments, please feel free to let me know. And remember the beauty of interpretation is that it is subjective; we can see all and feel different things in the same song and continue to love it endlessly. Lyric analysis by Annika Hausen Greetings from the Netherlands
Great reaction! I cried my eyes out when I first heard it. It took me to a place where I was unhappy and desperate. When I saw you beautiful young people emotionally react, I cried again. Thank you for your beautiful reaction!
The brilliance, nuance and mastery of Tuomas’ songwriting lyrics and composition never ceases to amaze me. 3 minutes exactly from where he says “I have 3 minutes and counting “ is when he simulates with his hand the pendulum cutting his throat. Amazing!🤘🤘
Nightwish was and still is the best band on this planet and their music is the true definition of music , it's what music is all about , they are perfect and your boy tuomas is the best song writer period
I'm over fifty year old tough Finnish leatherneck and here I am again, tearing up... Thx for the reaction and greetings from The Nightwish Army, Helsinki, Finland, Håkansåker Irregulars!
I always get emotional when I watch this video but this time it touched me more because of your honest reaction. You're such lovely human beings! Sincere hug from me!
Hello Monique and thank you very much for such a loving comment ❤😊 This band is amazing. We thought we "know" Nightwish, but each song surprises us with something new. Little by little we are understanding the love that the fans feel for the different members and for the band in general. A big hug from Argentina! ♥
@@OhMyMole And you have a lot more to discover haha. And if you should like to see them live... I don't know where you live in Argentina but in 4 days time, on the 16th, NW is performing in the Luna Park in Buenos Aires!! And I think that tickets are still available. I hope you'll be able to go to that concert.
Hey guys! Fun fact for Poet and the Pendulum: Tuomas is such a genius that when the woman says, "I only have 3 minutes and counting," it is exactly three minutes from that point to where you see Tuomas slice his neck as the Pendulum passes. There is a reason why we call him the "Metal Mozart," because first, metal is simply classical music with electricity. Second, classical can be very emotionally pure, even dark emotion. Metal gives the emotion you feel from the music that grit that makes it affect the listener that much more. This is, IMO, one of the best expressions of what depression does to someone, and how they reach the point they feel self-deletion is the only way out. Songs like this are why I, despite my flaws, despite my problems, always try to help people dealing with depression, because a permanent solution for a temporary problem is never the answer. It is why, as Raoul Kerr says in Jee Veerey by Bloodywood, "You can get back up, if you're still alive." It takes a will to keep fighting, to realize how beautiful life really is. This is why Poet and the Pendulum is so beautifully tragic to me.
Hello friend, Oliver here. 🖐We are really impressed by the song and the story behind it. Depression is a very deep problem. People tend to normalize situations and not pay attention to signs. A few years ago I lost a college buddy because of this. One day before his death he was very happy, but the next day I got the horrible news. He had a fight with his girlfriend and decided to end his life. At any time the feeling can resurface and it is very important as a friend or family member to be able to identify the signs and help. You seem like a great person. Take care!😊 A big hug from Argentina!
The very most emotional song in NIGHTWISH history, thanks for your reaction.. I like this song make my tears in my eyes every time as I m you hear this.
Hello Roman and thanks for your comment and support. Yes, the song is very emotional. The music transport you to different places and the lyrics are so deep. Greetings from Argentina!🤘😊
Y'all popped up on my feed with iron maiden, hallowed be thy name, enjoyed that reaction.. as they are my fav. then nightlight and poet and pendulum no less... I cried right along with you, as I always do; and subscribed. Keep up the good work. Howdy from Texas.
Hello Jim! We are pleased to know that you liked the reactions and that you have subscribed. 😊 We will continue to react to more similar content. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘
Epicness right there on that stage. Stellar song writing and musicians performing at optimum level. Thank you for a beautifully honest emotional reaction to this masterpiece. 🙏😊👍
Crying is not bad unless you do it all the time. The song brings up special feelings,deep emotions and it touches you like it touches so many other people all over the world.
Yeah Wembley 2015 that date will be in my heart for eternity. Everytime i see this i remember what a rollercoaster it was. Its like standing there again. Lets give Thoumas a hug.
Great reaction. You truly felt the emotion of the song. Better than most, including many who speak only English. This song, perhaps more than any other Nightwish song, has brought tears to many, many eyes, including my own nearly every time I truly listen. Keep exploring Nightwish. You’re doing great!
Hi Kent! Thank you very much for such a loving comment. 😊 I have no words to describe this song. It's a masterpiece, the music transports you to the different scenarios, the different emotions that Tuomas felt at that moment. Thanks to all of you who tell us the story, we are falling more and more in love with the band. And we have a long way to go! ♥ Greetings!
🤩👌💥💯🎼 "The end......... The beginning" And Helluwa Lot in between! Hard to see but I suppose you had the lyrics on sight while reacting to this one of their "Big Three" (???) Neat reaction guys. Keep on rockin with this magical band. 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙
Lady your expressions tell it all.. you have so beautiful pure soul. Thank you for sharing it with us. And for you sir your insight of this song is great thank you. Sir keep good care of her she is a gem. Be good to each other. Thank you.
Our son went through something like that a long time ago, but Thank God he got through it and the last part of this masterpiece reminds went we helped him get through it. I and my wife cry first time we heard this masterpiece. That's why I love this band! Great story telling and great music to go with it. Live long and prosper 🖖
Lot's of appreciation for your honest thoughts and feelings. You don't just listen to music, you can feel it just like I do and that's wonderful. Floor is such a phenomenal singer, not only has she mastered almost every technique, she also is a brilliant actress. But the real magic lies in her abilitiy to litterally touch your mind and your sould through music. In fact, that's not really magic, certain frequencies, harmonics etc. can resonate with our body and trigger certain things. Anyone who knows about ASMR will understand that this is a thing. It's not only Floor but also Tuomas' composing that helps with this, The Pacific is the best example, as soon as the cello starts playing you can feel it, I think almost everybodye will feel that. And then when Floor starts to sing on top, I mean, you're a musician, you understand what I'm talking about. I've got one request for you, please listen to the studio version with Anette Olzon, former front women of Nightwish, she's definitely the most underrated singers they had (they had 3, Tarja, Anette and Floor). And there's a reason, Anette, at least back than, had more like a pop style voice and her stage presence wasn't that good BUT she was a great studio musician and I think you hear that when you listen to the studio version of this song that they recorded with Anette! It could be Tuomases work but there are suttle tweaks and additions in the vocal parts that I think were Anettes creative input and, to be honest, make this version absolute on par with the live version with Floor.
Hello Friend! Thanks a lot for this comment and recommendation. We will continue reacting to more Nightwish content. We need react to Anette. Take Care ✨🤘🏼😊
Darn it, this song usually makes me cry twice (almost always in Mother & Father, often in Pacific) but you got me tearing up a third time with your empathy for Tuomas! Great reaction!
This song is so emotional....very personal for Tuomas. He was evidently quite depressed after firing his life long friend Tarja from Nightwish. From what I have read, he wrote this song, where he commits suicide, in the song instead of doing it for real! I totally understand depression... mine just led me to try to escape by drinking heavily. I am now 23 years, 2 months and 13 days sober. I salute Tuomas for conquering his depression! It would have been a huge tragedy to lose Tuomas...he is such a brilliant song writer and composer!
Hi Larry, thank you very much for your comment. 😊 Yes, it is an incredible song. His music transports you to different places and makes you immerse yourself in a lot of emotions. His lyrics are also very deep and go straight to the depths of the soul. 😢Depression is a very big problem and the accompaniment of true friends and family is very important. A big hug from Argentina! ♥
I completely agree with you. Tuomas is such a composer. He never says anything about his feelings, but his music and lyrics so reflect his inner thoughts and feelings. I am also very glad that he overcame depression and gave great albums. And thanks to his friends and especially his parents, who supported him in these difficult moments.
Great your on the Line again, and your Health back in good Shape:) What to say about this, the technical Aspects been examined countless times. Your Skill to go along emotionally is humbling:) So, when do you sing everdream? i am sure Gabriel also wait for it;) Stay healthy NWA Bavaria North
Thank you reactors for a really good reaction (The poet and the pendulum) 👍🏻👀 Yeah its hard for Tuomas to sing this 👀Emppu the guitarist check on Tuomas so hi is ok ❤️👍🏼 And Marko and Floor check on him from distance ❤️🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪❤️
I'm loving your reaction, so genuine and authentic, the tears just come listening to this. You would never guess how long this song is, it just captivates you.
This is exactly what you should use in case you both dare to do "The Greatest Show on Earth". In both the Wembley and Tampere versions it is an advantage for you if the lyrics are shown.
Well not exactly about Tumas' death. For me, its more about the emotions he felt after the split, particularly as a result of Tarja fan reaction. Due to the depression he felt that he could only depict the depths of despair by committing suicide in song not in reality. But ultimately this song takes you through stages of grief, depression, anger and ultimately resilience, redemption and rebirth of a the band in a new era. However he was so affected by this song that eventually he had to ask for the vocals to be switched off on his in-ear monitors. After all the fuss and the passage of time he felt the band had moved on from this state of mind and so it would not be played again. You can see how it affected him by the fact that Emppu and Marco both go over to him for moral support at times; at the end both do and Floor stops to look over to him before her usual "Thank you". The Sofia concert in September 2016 was therefore the last time this was performed, sadly for those of us for whom it is the Number 1 Nightwish song.
Hello NickR! What you say is really interesting. 😯 As we don't know the history of the band in depth, we don't interpret the song that way. We thank you very much for the information as it shows us what Tuomas felt when making the song and what Nightwish fans felt. Greetings from Argentina 🤘
@@OhMyMole Well I am sure there can be other interpretations and others may give them. One of the glories of Tuomas' genius is that he can leave so much open for personal interpretation while expressing his own personal emotion. That takes a special skill.
@NickR - He did say he committed his suicide in music so he didn't have to do it for real. It's here, along with his statements about sometimes having the vocals to the in-ears cut off. th-cam.com/video/v65-ErfUyVM/w-d-xo.html
A band that really touch your heart! I saw then 2018 in Miami with my daugther we took pictures with the band I didnt get to see her again I moved away! :( , now i saw them 2 months ago in Turku Finland they get better and better with the years now im trying to go see them at budapest and the feeling its always like if it was the first time 💌💌💌
Hello Randall. Thanks! ❤ It's amazing how music can make us feel so many things. Tuomas is an amazing composer and lyricist. I listened to the song again 100 times after the reaction 😅 Greetings from Argentina ^^
Their best live song so far imho. 😢😢 The greatest show on earth, live at Wembley with the famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins (much of the album is based on his works), is their second best imho. The Tampere version has music synchronized fireworks.
Learn the story behind this song and you will really understand it better. He did need to bury a small part of his soul to put this episode behind him. There was hope for a new era of Nightwish. He re-invented his dream.
Hello Thorgrim! Thanks for the comment and the information about the song. Before reacting we looked for some information about the song but we didn't find the real story behind the song. Greetings from Argentina!🤘
Funny interesting and often overlooked detail about this epic song: on this specific part: th-cam.com/video/KSENMGJ34Ho/w-d-xo.html where it is narrated "Now I only have three minutes and counting" if you start counting three minutes in the song's timeline, check what happens exactly right after those three minutes :)
While Nighwish has so many amazing songs, this one is my absolute favorite. It still gets me right "in the feels" every time. @7:50 in your video, that's the point where it gets me. Floor's vocals are so haunting in this part. And the "tuck me in beneath the blue", to me is such a sad lyric ....at least that's how I've always taken it.
Hello Peter! Thanks for the comment. After the reaction we have heard it at least a hundred times. 😅 It became one of our favorite songs, without a doubt. It's really very emotional. The music and lyrics are magnificent. A masterpiece. ✨ Greetings from Argentina!
3:08 that's how everyone thinks at first... yeah .. 8:21 it's banging in my head.. completely (I think.. wait. it hurts even more) 12:13 lets go.. right now.... 14:26 shock moment and mourning until the end where to put your head..
Hello Amy, Mika here! The song is super emotional. 😢 The music transports you to different environments and the lyrics complement each other magnificently. Someday I'll try to sing it and take the advice you say 😊 Greetings from Argentina
@@OhMyMole It's available on TH-cam. The lyrics are much harsher and express real anger (rather a la Master Passion Greed") and it is worth listening to as it gives you some indication that all the band had strong emotions about the whole situation.
Great reaction! Kind of an off topic question but what was the song in the background at around 6:00? I've heard it before and had been looking for the name of it forever.
Nice reaction for this masterpiece. I still need to say this. You can skip every comment that is claiming that Tarja was a diva. She was not and never will be. She just matured faster than guys, found a husband, and wanted to be with him. Also, even I wouldn't have wanted to travel with bunch of drunken rock stars on a smokey bus and having constant after show "parties" etc. Not even when I was a 20 years old wanna-be "rock star". People need to understand that there was no glamour on that side. And Tarja had already told that she will leave after the next album and start a solo career, but guys wanted to humiliate her. It was really childish act, and that is the one thing I will always hate about Nightwish' history. I'm still not saying that it was all guys fault, but they handled it very poorly.
Hello friend! 🤘We really appreciate your comment since it makes us see another perspective about the situation of the band at that time, Tarja's departure and how they both continued with their music. Greetings from Argentina!
As a true fan of Floor Jansen as my favorite female lead with Nightwish... I respect Tarja and the ethereal presence she brought to the band. And I get the "I don't want to travel on the band's party bus anymore" feeling she had. Still, Floor stepped up big time when Tuomas fired Anette Olsen. She has continued to devote herself to this band, even with her solo career and her marriage to Hannes Van Dahl, the amazing drummer from Sabaton, and her lovely daughter Freja. How she does this, I don't know. But it is wonderful to behold. We all handle some things poorly in this life. It's called being human. By the way, thank you so much for your work with remastercide. Your Deichbrand 2022 remastering is absolutely incredible, as is your ongoing work on Wembley 2015. I love, love, love the passion you put into supporting Nightwish... as well as ShauningtonN. For those who do not know... here's a link to your remastered Nightwish Weak Fantasy. th-cam.com/video/pSKVB66C2yY/w-d-xo.html
@@OhMyMole yeah, there are usually different perspectives to consider. Some of these new fans tend and even want to accuse Tarja, but let me put it this way. How would they feel if this same thing would happen to Floor? Anyone can say it's different with Floor (and I know it won't happen to Floor), but it was the same exact thing when it happened to Tarja. We old fans were devastated. I abandoned them for 7 years because of that (which I now regret, because Anette's era was great too).
@@rickphil9999 you are most welcome. More is coming soon 🙂 Indeed, Nightwish is my passion, but some poorly behaving fans make my blood boil. I shouldn't care about them too much, but because I have been NW fan since 1998, I feel some strange urge to defend my old Queen 😂 I'm not really some weirdo...just want people to think.
@@NightwishArena Weirdo never entered my mind. Love you guys, including ShauningtoN, and the incredible work you are doing. As someone who has played around with video and audio editing, it is truly with respect that I converse with a master of the craft. And yes, fans (short for fanatics) misbehave on a regular basis. Thinking is not always at the top of their agendas. Carol, my wife of 41 years, and I had the great pleasure of seeing Nightwish live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on May 18th. It was a show we will always remember. We only wish we could have been on the Baltic Princess 2015 Nightwish Cruise. Maybe we can all get them to do another one. Or at least we can dream. Respect.
I enjoyed your reaction and encourage you to keep going. One suggestion I have, however, is not to play background music when you pause. It destroys the musical mood produced by what you are reacting to.
Hello friends! We return with another reaction to Nightwish. This song is a masterpiece! Very exciting, it makes you feel in the skin of the poet without a doubt. We love you Tuomas ❤ Thank you very much for all the support you have given us in this series of videos. We are already 1000 in the family! Take care. ^^
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Time to move forward to Japanese metal. Lovebites / Holy War ( Concert in pandemic time, only handclapping allowed) th-cam.com/video/2WEkVd5JrFI/w-d-xo.html. Band-Maid / Freedom th-cam.com/video/FHpuEqMAcDg/w-d-xo.html, Nemophila / Revive th-cam.com/video/zmRmVc4u18w/w-d-xo.html just for a starter. These are top 3 globally from Japan for the moment. Babymetal has a new record soon and the metal world is hyped... but that is another story...Japanese metal is booming for the moment!
We love your wonderful reaction. We've watched reactions to this song several hundred times and everyone has brought out our emotions. Your emotional reaction is heart warming. You have gentle souls and your appreciation for Tuomas is very evident. Love from Arizona, USA. Stay safe and happy.
hey just wondering ,can you make your video box smaller that way there will be no point in watching at all, the focus of a reaction is what your reacting to as you will find many of the most successful reactors will put the music video in the foreground and put the reactors box in the background, straining to see what your reacting to is not fun. cheers
Beautiful Masterpiece 💛👍 Tuomas Dies In This Song & Thankfully Only in The Song & NOT In Real Life ! Tuomas Was in a Very Dark Place When He Wrote The Poet And The Pendulum ! He Thought Of Suicide ! Writing This Masterpiece Saved His Life ! I'm Thankful For This Powerful Epic Performance By All Of Nightwish 👏👏💛 Respect From Steve In Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🏄♂️🏖😊😝
I am a 65 year old man and my tears were flowing with yours, This music is emotion !!!
Hello friend! Thanks for share your experience with the song with us. 🥹 Good music make this things ✨ Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
I am 70yrs old and this song also brings tears to your eyes no matter how many times you hear it
Hello Sie John and welcome to the channel😊 This song is so emotional and powerful. The music is a slide of emotions and the lyrics are magnificent. ✨ Greetings from Argentina!
I hear you mate! I'm 60 and this never gets old!
43 here, same, hello from Brasil
62 years old from Florida. No matter how many times I hear the song , it brings tears to my eyes. Simply amazing piece of art.
Today it is my claimed birthday _ 63. This show, no, the performance, always brings the tears in my eyes, always. I'm trying to stop listening the song for emotional reasons, but somehow it calls me back again and again.
Many of Tuomas' compositions reflect back on himself. Sadly, this one reflects without any doubt the darkest period in his life. It's all about his mental state after the band had fired their first singer Tarja Turunen. This was not taken well by the media and a large group of fans. Although it was the band's decision to fire Tarja it was Tuomas who as band leader (and childhood friend of Tarja) was blamed personally. The whole affair brought him into a deep depression because he was dreading the end of his band, his one and all reason to live. He even considered suicide but after having deep conversations with his parents and best friends he decided to commit his suicide in this masterpiece 'The Poet and the Pendulum'. They only performed this song a few times live in the first years of Floor's carreer start with them. At that time understandably this song was hard to stomach for him because it ripped open old wounds. In some fragments he even had his in-ears muted so he could not hear the lyrics. Although this in all its facets is a true masterpiece it is not part of their playlist anymore. Asked for the reason Tuomas said in an interview 'Foremost because I'm not that person anymore'.
Thank you for your touching emotional reaction! Happy to subscribe.
Hello Greyhound53200 and welcome to the channel! 😊 First of all, thank you very much for the detailed comment about the situation of the band at that time, especially Tuomas. With this information, we understand that it is a very exciting song. It goes through different environments and makes you immerse yourself in the history of the band, in the history of his (Tuomas) life. Thank you very much again and we hope to find more beautiful surprises like this song. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘
On second part Emppu goes to Tuomas and ask if everything is okey. Then knot to crowd and say "all good"
I love her reaction. Feel the same, maybe even deeper as I am Finnish, and understand the song very deeply.... mirroring how Finnish people are.
Hello friend! Thanks for your comment! This song is a masterpiece. So emotional and also magical. ✨🥲 We really loved it! Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼
Ahh...dear Lady... we've all been there, teary eyes included... personally; I keep going back! I've heard this song a gazillion times yet it always gets me, again and again... Nightwish has always been superb, but with Floor you don't just hear the songs, you FEEL them...and this one tops the charts in that department... Thank you guys...
Hello Lieven de Bruyn! Thanks for the comment. If it was that exciting for us, I can imagine what true fans of the band and Tuomas himself will feel. It is an incredible song, a masterpiece and with Floor's voice, everything is enhanced. 😍 Greetings from Argentina!
@@OhMyMole I'm pretty sure the NW Army agrees - you ARE true fans of the band. You're still new to them, but your fandom is beyond question. You "get", you FEEL their music.
@@OhMyMole Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 right back to you guy's! Yes, I am a fan of Nightwish, sure thing...but I hate (not really...😊) to break it to you...even if you don't know it yet; so are you!😉
@@lieven2292 ❤️❤️ Take Care
@@OhMyMole We True Nightwish Disciples/ Army Feel Real Emotions When We Watch / Listen To The Best Symphonic Metal Band On The Planet In NIGHTWISH, We Hope All Reactors Feel The Same Emotions & Become Part Of The Nightwish Army ! No One Can Put On a Masterclass Show / Performance Like Nightwish & That's What Separates Them From The Rest ! Respect From Steve In Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 🏄♂️🏖😝
Thanks for sharing your raw emotions with us.
Hello! Thanks for your comment! Greetings from Argentina! ❤
The Poet and the Pendulum was written after firing Tarja the original singer. She was the face of Nightwish at the time, and Tuomas considered her a muse to many of the songs he had written at that point. They had also grown up in the same city and knew each other since early childhood. All the band members decided together to fire her for acting too much of a diva And her husband & Manager was stepping way outta bounds concerning the band business He always wanted more money , only big paying shows but the band did it for the love of music and there fans . According to all the band members, Tarja was missing lots of rehearsals and would not even travel with the band anymore. Tuomas was painted as the devil by many fans, and went through a deep depression He wrote The Poet and the Pendulum at that time, and actually kills himself in the song. He said he killed himself in the song, as to put the past behind. To this day every time he plays it, it takes him back to those feelings, and shows on his face. In the last part, Mother and Father, words are spoken to him by his real mother said to him at that time of his deep depression. One part that touches me at the end when the guitarist Emppu and bassist Marko, the only other two involved with firing Tarja (that were still active with the band)were standing with Tuomas at the end in solidarity and love., NOTE : the 1st two words are (The End) and the last two words are (The Beginning) representing the end of the 1st era of Nightwish and the beginning of the next era
Hello Robert! 😊 Thank you very much for telling us a little about the history of the band and contextualizing the song. We have tried to find information about the song, but we did not know all this that you tell us. We really thank you for letting us know what a fan of the band feels when they hear this song. A big hug from Argentina! 🤘✨
Hi Guys. Check the lyrics. There is a hint when Tuomas is being killed. A 3 minute countdown ist set somewhere.
Happy Investigation 😎
Dam , that's deep , the man is something special , with the gift of perfect song writing and a great musician , what a legend
Tuomas has a fantastic ability to put his feelings to music.
Hello Carsten! 😊 He is a magnificent composer! His music and his lyrics are from another world. This song transported us through various environments, making us feel all kinds of emotions. Truly a masterpiece! Thank you for the comment. Greetings!
This is a beautifull reaction .😪
Hello Panneman! Thanks a lot for the comment ❤️❤️ Greetings 🥰
Dear Mika
You're not the only one crying over this masterpiece. Many seasoned members of the Nightwish Army feel the same way, they cry just like you did.
This masterpiece, there is no other way to call it, was written by Tuomas from his soul after going through the darkest and most difficult period of his life.
After he had to fire Tarja from the band, it felt like the whole world hit him and literally made his life hell.
And if you look closely, you can see very clearly how much the memories hurt him. That's why Emppu stood by him for several minutes to give him mental support.
In several close-ups you can see from his body language and facial expressions how difficult it is for him.
By the way, he asked the sound engineer to block out Floor's voice from his earpiece. I think it would have been even harder for him then.
The line of text "Try to save him all, bleed no more" shows the pain in his face most clearly.
Marco then went up to Tuomas to give him mental support as well.
And Floor waited until she had convinced herself that Tuomas was fine....only then did she softly say "thank you".
Greetings from the Nightwish Army Germany
the lady
P.S. I don't think this masterpiece will ever be played again.
Tuomas has finished with the past and there is no need to dig it up again.
Hello Lady! Thanks for the support. ♥ It's amazing how a song can make us feel so much. Tuomas is an amazing songwriter and lyricist and the rest of the band goes along with him very well in feeling for him. He feels everyone's respect for the song. Thank you very much for letting us know a little about the history of the song and the band. They make us put ourselves in the shoes of the fans and be able to appreciate everything from another perspective. A big hug from Argentina! ☺✨
The song ist Tuomas way to overcome the lost of Tarja. He was about to commit suicide in real life like in the song.
When they play that tune live he has to mute the in-ear Monitor because of the strong emotions that are connected to the song.
A very personal song.
For myself it is a beacon of hope in dark times.
@@OhMyMole Ah Mika, You're so cute. I am 47 years old and still cry with this song, it brings up so many strong emotions. Love your reactions, keep it up. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Even Anette cried over this song when performing live
Wonderful reaction. 👍greetings from nothern Germany. i mean , this not a Song, it is a journey.
Hello Ralf 😊! This song is so emotional. we listened to it 100 times after the reaction 😅 Greetings from Argentina!
@@OhMyMole Greetings to Argentina. I swear you, i too.🤘🤗
@@ralfmeyer9086 ✨✨
This song has saved lives, literally. One has thought "no one can understand my pain" and after hearing this, finding that after all the suffering hope rises... That made someone to rething the meaning of his/her deepest bottom of feelings, there's still a way - "the beginning" Nightwish army Finland 🤘 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓪 𝓛𝓪𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓪💜
Hello Musta Laatta! Thanks for the comment. 😊 This song is incredible. It is a slide of emotions. I'm still listening to it and I get as excited as the reaction. 😢 Greetings from Argentina 🤘
Musta, you are so right friend. In the time of my Depression, its helps me so much, to hear it. Thank you Tuomas, and Floor for deep emotinal Voice.
I'm one of those Musta. The song came my way at the right time. The last words ( the beginning) gave me hope. How Toumas could put my thoughts and emotions into music and words is wonderful.
Triste historia, bonita cancion🥺
I'm 65 years old and everytime I hear this song, I tear up also
Hello David! Thanks for the comment. This song is very emotional. 😢 Even more so if you know the context and the history behind it. A big hug from Argentina!
Tuomas wrote such a masterpiece that is so personal. I have so much respect for that man.
This song is so emotional 😭 Greetings from Argentina
I just want to hug you! So beautiful and honest reaction. Thank you!
Hello Sulosky! Thanks ♥ It's a very emotional song. A true masterpiece. Greetings from Argentina! 😊
Nice review, you guys are good souls.
Hello Nicholas! ❤️ Thanks for your lovely comment. Greetings from Argentina!
Those damn Onion Ninja again….Every bloody time I listen to this they get me….When she sings "Tuck me in beneath the blue" I am normally done…this is a masterpiece. And I have heard this one like 683 times already….
Even without the Background this is a beautiful piece of music.
Love it.
Thanks for the time !
All Hail Queen Floor !
Hello Markus! Thanks for the comment. Is incredible. That's a lot of emotions together in one song!🤘😊
Welcome to the greatness of music.
Hello The Vail! thanks for the comment! 🤘✨
that last high notes always get me...
Hello Carlos! Thanks for your comment! She is amazing ✨✨❤️ Greetings from Argentina🤘🏼
@@OhMyMole Yo soy de Mexico, saludos!!!
08:15 - 👍
Hello
The song "The Poet and the Pendulum" is a 13 Minute journey through the mind and turmoil of Tuomas Holopainen after the year 2005. It was in that year the band parted with their long-time singer Tarja Turunen and had a personal falling out with her. The pain of the separation was big on both sides, and shown in this song. There is guilt for what happened, there is the responsibility that the band and Holopainen had to show towards the fans,. It was the End of an Era for them, and reason for Holopainen being lost as described in these lyrics. We can only of course to a certain degree suppose how much of these are truly Holopainen's feelings, wishes and pains - but we do know that the lyrics of Nightwish have been up to then very personal. Other songs on the album also digest this separation and falling out of the members with Turunen.
This is one of the interpretations and i know lots of fans do not agree, they just need to read the open letter that was given to Tarja by the whole band at her last concert with Nightwish, where they fired her. And the main reason that Tuomas went through a depression was that specially the Tarja fans where furious and showed that in the media and everyone was blaming Tuomas. (the fans spit on his grave). He felt the whole world was against him.
However personal and "real" these thoughts are, I feel like this song definitely takes us not only on a journey with Holopainen but also into ourselves. The music underlines the emotional gravity of the song extremely well. And I believe a lot of people can actually relate to a sense of guilt and being overwhelmed that all they desired for is the safety of home and innocence. While being personal, the song can still ring true to it's listener. That's a quality Nighwish possesses in many, many more songs. The emotional journey is one we can all share and very few bands know how to put that journey into song and especially into sound as well as Nightwish does.
The band remains through all it's shores and Oceans, one of my main favourites and I hold special place for the band in my musical heart. I hope you have enjoyed reading my analysis and share some of my thoughts. If you do have any comments, please feel free to let me know. And remember the beauty of interpretation is that it is subjective; we can see all and feel different things in the same song and continue to love it endlessly.
Lyric analysis by Annika Hausen
Greetings from the Netherlands
Hello Frenk! Thanks a lot for the information about the song 🎵 We really appreciate it! Greetings from Argentina 😊🤘🏼✨
Great reaction! I cried my eyes out when I first heard it. It took me to a place where I was unhappy and desperate. When I saw you beautiful young people emotionally react, I cried again. Thank you for your beautiful reaction!
Hello Karolien and thanks for your lovely comment ❤️ Nightwish music unites generations ✨🤘🏼Greetings from Argentina
The brilliance, nuance and mastery of Tuomas’ songwriting lyrics and composition never ceases to amaze me. 3 minutes exactly from where he says “I have 3 minutes and counting “ is when he simulates with his hand the pendulum cutting his throat. Amazing!🤘🤘
Thanks for your support. This is maybe the most emotional song that we have ever heard. 🥺🥺🥺🥺
👍👍 FLOOR JANSEN! 👍👍
She is amazing ♥️♥️♥️
NW Army UK popping in for an emotional reaction.
Hello Nightwish Army UK! Thanks for your support! 🤘 Greetings✨
Goddess of Voice casually mass healing the audience. My Queen whom I serve!
Nightwish was and still is the best band on this planet and their music is the true definition of music , it's what music is all about , they are perfect and your boy tuomas is the best song writer period
Hello Matthew! Thanks for your comment. Yes! Nightwish have beautiful songs and they are amazing performers too. Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Just 💜🌷💥 for You both ....love and Light from Holland 🇳🇱💞👍✌🦁🙏🏼
Hello Ben de Groot for your support💜Take Care! 💞
You did feel the essence of this song ❤
Hello PDutchie! Thanks for the comment! 😊 It became one of our favorite songs 😢❤ Greetings from Argentina!
Very good reaction guys. Mika, I cried with you. 😥😥 Greetings!
Hello bro! Thanks for the comment 🥰✨
I'm over fifty year old tough Finnish leatherneck and here I am again, tearing up...
Thx for the reaction and greetings from The Nightwish Army, Helsinki, Finland, Håkansåker Irregulars!
Hello Lars! This song is so emotional 😭 ❤️ Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼
This is Tuomas' the most impressive song and so personal. Nightwish do not play this song ever live again. Tuomas ❤ our metal Mozart 😊
Tuomas is magnificent ❤. His music transports you to different places and he also makes very good lyrics! Greetings from Argentina 🤘✨
Definitely a piece of art. Thankyou for your emotional and thoughtful reaction.
Hello friend! Thanks you for the comment and support. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘✨
I always get emotional when I watch this video but this time it touched me more because of your honest reaction. You're such lovely human beings! Sincere hug from me!
Hello Monique and thank you very much for such a loving comment ❤😊 This band is amazing. We thought we "know" Nightwish, but each song surprises us with something new. Little by little we are understanding the love that the fans feel for the different members and for the band in general. A big hug from Argentina! ♥
@@OhMyMole And you have a lot more to discover haha. And if you should like to see them live... I don't know where you live in Argentina but in 4 days time, on the 16th, NW is performing in the Luna Park in Buenos Aires!! And I think that tickets are still available. I hope you'll be able to go to that concert.
Hey guys! Fun fact for Poet and the Pendulum: Tuomas is such a genius that when the woman says, "I only have 3 minutes and counting," it is exactly three minutes from that point to where you see Tuomas slice his neck as the Pendulum passes.
There is a reason why we call him the "Metal Mozart," because first, metal is simply classical music with electricity. Second, classical can be very emotionally pure, even dark emotion. Metal gives the emotion you feel from the music that grit that makes it affect the listener that much more.
This is, IMO, one of the best expressions of what depression does to someone, and how they reach the point they feel self-deletion is the only way out. Songs like this are why I, despite my flaws, despite my problems, always try to help people dealing with depression, because a permanent solution for a temporary problem is never the answer. It is why, as Raoul Kerr says in Jee Veerey by Bloodywood, "You can get back up, if you're still alive." It takes a will to keep fighting, to realize how beautiful life really is.
This is why Poet and the Pendulum is so beautifully tragic to me.
Hello friend, Oliver here. 🖐We are really impressed by the song and the story behind it. Depression is a very deep problem. People tend to normalize situations and not pay attention to signs. A few years ago I lost a college buddy because of this. One day before his death he was very happy, but the next day I got the horrible news. He had a fight with his girlfriend and decided to end his life. At any time the feeling can resurface and it is very important as a friend or family member to be able to identify the signs and help. You seem like a great person. Take care!😊 A big hug from Argentina!
The very most emotional song in NIGHTWISH history, thanks for your reaction.. I like this song make my tears in my eyes every time as I m you hear this.
Hello Roman and thanks for your comment and support. Yes, the song is very emotional. The music transport you to different places and the lyrics are so deep. Greetings from Argentina!🤘😊
Mika is an empath. She understood the song perfectly. Very glad that Oliver let her speak so much.
Hello! Thanks ❤️❤️❤️ Take care!
You are not the only one that crys lissening to this song me to and many others
Hello Gerry and welcome! Thanks for the comment. It's a very emotional song. The music and lyrics are amazing. Greetings from Argentina 🤘
Nightwish is going to Argentinië this year you might get to see them
@@gerrygrouwe70 Hello Gerry! Thanks for the comment. We are trying to get money to go to Buenos Aires to the show. It’s far from here.(about 1600km) 😅
So nice reaction, keep it up. Greetings from Sweden, born in Finland. Kippis perkele ;)
Hello Koff ! Thanks a lot for the comment. Greetings from Argentina! Pitää huolta🤘✨
Y'all popped up on my feed with iron maiden, hallowed be thy name, enjoyed that reaction.. as they are my fav. then nightlight and poet and pendulum no less... I cried right along with you, as I always do; and subscribed. Keep up the good work.
Howdy from Texas.
Hello Jim! We are pleased to know that you liked the reactions and that you have subscribed. 😊 We will continue to react to more similar content. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘
Epicness right there on that stage. Stellar song writing and musicians performing at optimum level. Thank you for a beautifully honest emotional reaction to this masterpiece. 🙏😊👍
Hello Paul! Thanks for your comment and support😊 Greetings from Argentina! 🤘🤘
Crying is not bad unless you do it all the time. The song brings up special feelings,deep emotions and it touches you like it touches so many other people all over the world.
Thanks for your comment ♥️ It’s a beautiful and emotional song. 🥺 Greetings from Argentina!
Yeah Wembley 2015 that date will be in my heart for eternity. Everytime i see this i remember what a rollercoaster it was. Its like standing there again. Lets give Thoumas a hug.
Thanks for your comment ✨🤘🏼♥️
Great reaction. You truly felt the emotion of the song. Better than most, including many who speak only English. This song, perhaps more than any other Nightwish song, has brought tears to many, many eyes, including my own nearly every time I truly listen. Keep exploring Nightwish. You’re doing great!
Hi Kent! Thank you very much for such a loving comment. 😊 I have no words to describe this song. It's a masterpiece, the music transports you to the different scenarios, the different emotions that Tuomas felt at that moment. Thanks to all of you who tell us the story, we are falling more and more in love with the band. And we have a long way to go! ♥ Greetings!
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"The end......... The beginning"
And Helluwa Lot in between!
Hard to see but I suppose you had the lyrics on sight while reacting to this one of their "Big Three" (???)
Neat reaction guys. Keep on rockin with this magical band.
🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙
Hello JaskaU2 and thanks for the comment 😊 Yes, we have the lyrics on sight,. We wanted to understand the message of the song well ^^. Greetings! 🤘
Lady your expressions tell it all.. you have so beautiful pure soul. Thank you for sharing it with us. And for you sir your insight of this song is great thank you.
Sir keep good care of her she is a gem. Be good to each other.
Thank you.
Our son went through something like that a long time ago, but Thank God he got through it and the last part of this masterpiece reminds went we helped him get through it.
I and my wife cry first time we heard this masterpiece.
That's why I love this band!
Great story telling and great music to go with it.
Live long and prosper 🖖
This song is a slide of emotions ✨❤️
I cried with you, young woman.
Thanks
Hello Leonardo! Thanks for your comment. Greetings from Argentina! 🤘😊
Lot's of appreciation for your honest thoughts and feelings. You don't just listen to music, you can feel it just like I do and that's wonderful. Floor is such a phenomenal singer, not only has she mastered almost every technique, she also is a brilliant actress. But the real magic lies in her abilitiy to litterally touch your mind and your sould through music. In fact, that's not really magic, certain frequencies, harmonics etc. can resonate with our body and trigger certain things. Anyone who knows about ASMR will understand that this is a thing. It's not only Floor but also Tuomas' composing that helps with this, The Pacific is the best example, as soon as the cello starts playing you can feel it, I think almost everybodye will feel that. And then when Floor starts to sing on top, I mean, you're a musician, you understand what I'm talking about.
I've got one request for you, please listen to the studio version with Anette Olzon, former front women of Nightwish, she's definitely the most underrated singers they had (they had 3, Tarja, Anette and Floor). And there's a reason, Anette, at least back than, had more like a pop style voice and her stage presence wasn't that good BUT she was a great studio musician and I think you hear that when you listen to the studio version of this song that they recorded with Anette! It could be Tuomases work but there are suttle tweaks and additions in the vocal parts that I think were Anettes creative input and, to be honest, make this version absolute on par with the live version with Floor.
Hello Friend! Thanks a lot for this comment and recommendation. We will continue reacting to more Nightwish content. We need react to Anette. Take Care ✨🤘🏼😊
Welcome back, great reaction.
Hello Amadeo! Thanks for the comment and support 🥰 Take Care!
Darn it, this song usually makes me cry twice (almost always in Mother & Father, often in Pacific) but you got me tearing up a third time with your empathy for Tuomas! Great reaction!
Hello John and thanks for your comment! 😊 It's a really emotional song and touches your soul 😥 Greetings from Argentina
Buenisima reacción!!!
🤘Aguante Nightwish🤘
Saludos desde 🇦🇷Mar del Plata🇦🇷
Hola Falcon! Muchas gracias amigo. Gracias por el apoyo! Saludos desde Bariloche! 🤘
This song is so emotional....very personal for Tuomas. He was evidently quite depressed after firing his life long friend Tarja from Nightwish. From what I have read, he wrote this song, where he commits suicide, in the song instead of doing it for real!
I totally understand depression... mine just led me to try to escape by drinking heavily. I am now 23 years, 2 months and 13 days sober. I salute Tuomas for conquering his depression! It would have been a huge tragedy to lose Tuomas...he is such a brilliant song writer and composer!
Hi Larry, thank you very much for your comment. 😊 Yes, it is an incredible song. His music transports you to different places and makes you immerse yourself in a lot of emotions. His lyrics are also very deep and go straight to the depths of the soul. 😢Depression is a very big problem and the accompaniment of true friends and family is very important. A big hug from Argentina! ♥
I completely agree with you. Tuomas is such a composer. He never says anything about his feelings, but his music and lyrics so reflect his inner thoughts and feelings. I am also very glad that he overcame depression and gave great albums. And thanks to his friends and especially his parents, who supported him in these difficult moments.
This girls reation is simply......❤❤
Hello tillflake ramm! Thanks a lot 🥹🥹❤️❤️ Take Care!
Great your on the Line again, and your Health back in good Shape:)
What to say about this, the technical Aspects been examined countless times. Your Skill to go along emotionally is humbling:)
So, when do you sing everdream? i am sure Gabriel also wait for it;)
Stay healthy
NWA Bavaria North
Hello Alexander. Thanks for your support! We are thinking of preparing a small live show with a couple of songs ☺️ Greetings ❤️✨
@@OhMyMole Great, really looking forward to this:) thx an Ton:)
Thank you reactors for a really good reaction (The poet and the pendulum) 👍🏻👀 Yeah its hard for Tuomas to sing this 👀Emppu the guitarist check on Tuomas so hi is ok ❤️👍🏼 And Marko and Floor check on him from distance ❤️🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪❤️🇸🇪❤️
Hello Benny! Thank you for your lovely comment.❤️ It's a very emotional song! A big hug from Argentina🤘
Marco goes up to Toumas before the end, Floor can't look at him, she knows should would break down if she did.
I'm loving your reaction, so genuine and authentic, the tears just come listening to this. You would never guess how long this song is, it just captivates you.
Hello Jani. Thanks for your lovely comment. This song is so emotional and magical 🥲✨ We loved it! Greetings from Argentina 😊
Cool video, emotion was evident. Thanks for posting this.
Hello friend! Thanks for your comment! So emotional song 😢 Take Care!
Thanks guys, quiets tears are what happen to me as well
Hello Friend! This Song is so emotional 😢 Greetings from Argentina!
Soooo nice to see you back and healthy! Thanks for this reaction, obviously expected). Keep on!
Hello friend Pãvels! Thanks for the message ❤️ Mika is back and healthy 😊 Take Care!
Welcome to Nightwish
Hello Domfol! Is an amazing band! We will continue reacting to Nightwish songs. Greetings from Argentina ✨🤘🏼
Most of the songs have lyrics as subtitles (you need to put those on from the youtube player) if you want to follow those as you react :)
This is exactly what you should use in case you both dare to do "The Greatest Show on Earth". In both the Wembley and Tampere versions it is an advantage for you if the lyrics are shown.
Hello Ounouh! Thanks for the recommendation. We will add it next time! 🤘🤘 Take Care
Nightwish do what i have only. Ever heard one other band do. With is make Metal sound Beautiful “Black Sabbath”
Well not exactly about Tumas' death.
For me, its more about the emotions he felt after the split, particularly as a result of Tarja fan reaction.
Due to the depression he felt that he could only depict the depths of despair by committing suicide in song not in reality.
But ultimately this song takes you through stages of grief, depression, anger and ultimately resilience, redemption and rebirth of a the band in a new era.
However he was so affected by this song that eventually he had to ask for the vocals to be switched off on his in-ear monitors.
After all the fuss and the passage of time he felt the band had moved on from this state of mind and so it would not be played again.
You can see how it affected him by the fact that Emppu and Marco both go over to him for moral support at times; at the end both do and Floor stops to look over to him before her usual "Thank you".
The Sofia concert in September 2016 was therefore the last time this was performed, sadly for those of us for whom it is the Number 1 Nightwish song.
Hello NickR! What you say is really interesting. 😯 As we don't know the history of the band in depth, we don't interpret the song that way. We thank you very much for the information as it shows us what Tuomas felt when making the song and what Nightwish fans felt. Greetings from Argentina 🤘
@@OhMyMole Well I am sure there can be other interpretations and others may give them. One of the glories of Tuomas' genius is that he can leave so much open for personal interpretation while expressing his own personal emotion. That takes a special skill.
@NickR - He did say he committed his suicide in music so he didn't have to do it for real. It's here, along with his statements about sometimes having the vocals to the in-ears cut off.
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First of your videos I've seen, but instantly subscribed 🙂 You are great. Open and honest reactions. Thank you. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 😊
Hello friend and welcome to the channel! 😊Thanks for your lovely words. Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼
This song even i tear up. And im the only one in my family that couldnt cry on my dads funeral.
Hi Daniel! This song is so emotional✨ 🥲 We loved it! Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼
A band that really touch your heart! I saw then 2018 in Miami with my daugther we took pictures with the band I didnt get to see her again I moved away! :( , now i saw them 2 months ago in Turku Finland they get better and better with the years now im trying to go see them at budapest and the feeling its always like if it was the first time 💌💌💌
Hello Henry! Thanks a lot for the comment. It must to be great to be able to attend one of their shows. ❤️✨ Greetings!
Mika never change,You're such a beautiful, sensitive soul.❤
Hello Ron! Thanks for your lovely comment. ❤️🥰 Take Care!
Beautiful reaction. Thank you for that. Also, great One Piece shirt.
Hello Scott! Thanks for your comment ❤️ Greetings from Argentina! 🤘🏼
Great reactions mi amigos. It hits hard doesn't it. Such a beautiful work of art.
Hello Tom and welcome again! Yeees! This song goes straight to the soul. It is truly amazing, a true masterpiece. 😢✨ Take Care!
Felt the emotions I'm with ya did you see them all check on Thomas he wrote this when tarja left the band I cried with ya so beautiful he's a genius
Hello Randall. Thanks! ❤ It's amazing how music can make us feel so many things. Tuomas is an amazing composer and lyricist. I listened to the song again 100 times after the reaction 😅 Greetings from Argentina ^^
Yea, no Tuomas wasnt joking 🤣
Operatic metal. Amazing how music can touch your soul and speak to you.
Hello friend! Thanks a lot for your comment! Nightwish's music is very powerful ✨ Greetings from Argentina!
Their best live song so far imho. 😢😢
The greatest show on earth, live at Wembley with the famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins (much of the album is based on his works), is their second best imho. The Tampere version has music synchronized fireworks.
Hello Palantir! Thanks for the recommendations. It's one of the best songs we've ever heard. A masterpiece. ✨♥😢
Learn the story behind this song and you will really understand it better. He did need to bury a small part of his soul to put this episode behind him. There was hope for a new era of Nightwish. He re-invented his dream.
Hello Thorgrim! Thanks for the comment and the information about the song. Before reacting we looked for some information about the song but we didn't find the real story behind the song. Greetings from Argentina!🤘
Funny interesting and often overlooked detail about this epic song:
on this specific part:
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where it is narrated "Now I only have three minutes and counting"
if you start counting three minutes in the song's timeline, check what happens exactly right after those three minutes :)
Hello Rui! Thanks for this interesting appreciation! Greetings from Argentina! 🤘
You guys have have a new subscriber
Hello Matthew! Thanks a lot for your comment. 🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️ Greetings
While Nighwish has so many amazing songs, this one is my absolute favorite. It still gets me right "in the feels" every time.
@7:50 in your video, that's the point where it gets me. Floor's vocals are so haunting in this part. And the "tuck me in beneath the blue", to me is such a sad lyric ....at least that's how I've always taken it.
Hello Peter! Thanks for the comment. After the reaction we have heard it at least a hundred times. 😅 It became one of our favorite songs, without a doubt. It's really very emotional. The music and lyrics are magnificent. A masterpiece. ✨ Greetings from Argentina!
Nightwish!!!!
Hello friend! Thanks for your comment 🤘🏼✨
I haven't listened to this song in a while.. It literally wrecked me 😅😅😅 wholly shit 😭😂😂
Hello Laat! Thanks for comment. This song is so emotional 😭 Greetings from Argentina!
3:08 that's how everyone thinks at first... yeah .. 8:21 it's banging in my head.. completely (I think.. wait. it hurts even more) 12:13 lets go.. right now.... 14:26 shock moment and mourning until the end where to put your head..
Hello Two Face! Hahah, yeah! This song is a slide of emotions. 😅 Greetings from Argentina!
Really good reaction for not knowing the backstory! A very powerful song to sing...tricky to get a breath in the long phrasing
Hello Amy, Mika here! The song is super emotional. 😢 The music transports you to different environments and the lyrics complement each other magnificently. Someday I'll try to sing it and take the advice you say 😊 Greetings from Argentina
@@OhMyMole It's very satisfying when you can just belt it out along w Floor! I'm not a trained singer but with practice, I'm able to hit the notes.
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This song is about the ORIGINAL SINGER OF Nightwish, TARJA.
Hello R.E! Thanks for the comment and the info about the song! Greetings 🤘🏼
is that a STITCH mug??? RIGHT ON!!!!
Hello Dennis! Haha 😂 yesss! Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏼✨
@@OhMyMole I have a small collection building, no mugs yet 😁. Liked your reactions, very genuine, I appreciate real people. Keep it up! 👍👍👍
You got me, sub'd 🤘
Hi Jim! 😊 Thank you very much for the comment and the subscription. Welcome! Greetings from Argentina 🤘
@@OhMyMole greetings from the UK - looking forward to your Nightwish journey , and other Metal reactions 🤘
@@jimharris367the @@jimharris367 😂 Take Care! 🤘🏼✨
Hi nice reaction🥰🥰🥰
Hello Irek ! Thanks for your support ❤ Greetings from Argentina!
@@OhMyMole Thank you very much from Poland😘
Oh, why you are so cold? 😭😭😭
Hello Pekka! A really emotional song😭 Thank you for your constant support! A big hug! 😊✨
Thier is a demo version sung by Marko entirely. There is some venom in that version.
Hello VXGAMING! How interesting. Thank you very much for the information, we will listen 🤘✨li
@@OhMyMole It's available on TH-cam. The lyrics are much harsher and express real anger (rather a la Master Passion Greed") and it is worth listening to as it gives you some indication that all the band had strong emotions about the whole situation.
well i have one kinda poppy like band i love its Alia Tempora bark on me live
Hello MegaDog! Thanks for the comment ❤️ Greetings from Argentina!
you would love Battlelore Elvenking video
Hello MegaDog! Thanks for the recommendation. We will add it to our list to react! 🤘🤘 Greetings
With Halloween coming up, you should check out the song Scaretale by Nightwish ❤️
Hello friend! It’s a very good idea✨🤘🏼 Thanks for your recommendation! Greetings from Argentina
Great reaction! Kind of an off topic question but what was the song in the background at around 6:00? I've heard it before and had been looking for the name of it forever.
Thanks for your comment!♥️♥️ th-cam.com/video/ym4c711LseE/w-d-xo.html This is the song 😊
Nice reaction for this masterpiece. I still need to say this. You can skip every comment that is claiming that Tarja was a diva. She was not and never will be. She just matured faster than guys, found a husband, and wanted to be with him. Also, even I wouldn't have wanted to travel with bunch of drunken rock stars on a smokey bus and having constant after show "parties" etc. Not even when I was a 20 years old wanna-be "rock star". People need to understand that there was no glamour on that side. And Tarja had already told that she will leave after the next album and start a solo career, but guys wanted to humiliate her. It was really childish act, and that is the one thing I will always hate about Nightwish' history. I'm still not saying that it was all guys fault, but they handled it very poorly.
Hello friend! 🤘We really appreciate your comment since it makes us see another perspective about the situation of the band at that time, Tarja's departure and how they both continued with their music. Greetings from Argentina!
As a true fan of Floor Jansen as my favorite female lead with Nightwish... I respect Tarja and the ethereal presence she brought to the band. And I get the "I don't want to travel on the band's party bus anymore" feeling she had. Still, Floor stepped up big time when Tuomas fired Anette Olsen. She has continued to devote herself to this band, even with her solo career and her marriage to Hannes Van Dahl, the amazing drummer from Sabaton, and her lovely daughter Freja. How she does this, I don't know. But it is wonderful to behold. We all handle some things poorly in this life. It's called being human. By the way, thank you so much for your work with remastercide. Your Deichbrand 2022 remastering is absolutely incredible, as is your ongoing work on Wembley 2015. I love, love, love the passion you put into supporting Nightwish... as well as ShauningtonN. For those who do not know... here's a link to your remastered Nightwish Weak Fantasy.
th-cam.com/video/pSKVB66C2yY/w-d-xo.html
@@OhMyMole yeah, there are usually different perspectives to consider. Some of these new fans tend and even want to accuse Tarja, but let me put it this way. How would they feel if this same thing would happen to Floor? Anyone can say it's different with Floor (and I know it won't happen to Floor), but it was the same exact thing when it happened to Tarja. We old fans were devastated. I abandoned them for 7 years because of that (which I now regret, because Anette's era was great too).
@@rickphil9999 you are most welcome. More is coming soon 🙂
Indeed, Nightwish is my passion, but some poorly behaving fans make my blood boil. I shouldn't care about them too much, but because I have been NW fan since 1998, I feel some strange urge to defend my old Queen 😂
I'm not really some weirdo...just want people to think.
@@NightwishArena Weirdo never entered my mind. Love you guys, including ShauningtoN, and the incredible work you are doing. As someone who has played around with video and audio editing, it is truly with respect that I converse with a master of the craft. And yes, fans (short for fanatics) misbehave on a regular basis. Thinking is not always at the top of their agendas. Carol, my wife of 41 years, and I had the great pleasure of seeing Nightwish live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on May 18th. It was a show we will always remember. We only wish we could have been on the Baltic Princess 2015 Nightwish Cruise. Maybe we can all get them to do another one. Or at least we can dream. Respect.
I enjoyed your reaction and encourage you to keep going. One suggestion I have, however, is not to play background music when you pause. It destroys the musical mood produced by what you are reacting to.
Hello Michael and thanks for the recommendation! ☺️ Greetings from Argentina!
Floor is amazing
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great reaction. can i ask you what song is that that plays when you talk? a music with the piano
Hi, friend! The song is on Mika's computer, but I think it's this one: th-cam.com/video/ym4c711LseE/w-d-xo.html . Greetings! 😊
@@OhMyMole thank you very much🥰
Se los dije!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hola Favio! Jajaja, siii. Un abrazo! 🤘