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It was Marko's choice. During lockdown he probably was depressed and decided he didn't like the way the musicians were ripped off by management etc. They have done recent concerts without Marko and they have been excellent. Great stand in bassist Jukka from Wintersun. Try watching Hellfest late June 2022. Amazing..
It wasn't just the musicians, it was also his 2nd family.. everyone in the Nightwish Organization, right down to the newest employee, we're severely impacted. Pretty much the case for the entire industry. There is no compensation unless it's possible, but in reality, it's not. Some bands are lucky enough to make great money, but they can't pay people out from their own pockets for that amount of time. It was the same with most bands, crews, etc. I'm sure they floated their fair share of people, but Covid. Plus, record execs for the most part, just don't care. They're in it, without the talent of the artists they are supposed to "protect", to vacuum up every penny.
@@millerbeer01 He left after his good friend Alexi Laiho passed, he didn´t think the lifestyle was worth the health risks suffering from Chronic Depression. He put out an official statement but initially Alexis death probably was the reason. Life before Grind. Good for you Marko! We still see your excellent work and singing and love you!
@@lkesha82 Of course you are right. Fortunately Tarja might be unique but Floor is better. Jukka is unique but Kai is an equally skilled but different style of drummer. Marko is special as he was not only a great bassist but also a good guitarist and vocalist.
Thanks for the reaction to this incredible performance. Like every other fan of Nightwish I miss Marco, but I am happy that he made the choice to take care of himself.
Currently their touring bassist is Jukka Koskinen from the band Wintersun, which is also where they snagged Kai (drummer) from. Not be confused with their own former drummer Jukka Nevelainen, Jukka isn't a permanent member at this point, but he may become one. For live shows, Troy has been doing male backing/harmony vocals, or Floor has been doing them herself (like in Planet Hell, for example). Pretty sure I legit cried when I read Marco left. But he needs to take care of himself first and foremost.
Correctly if I'm wrong, because I didn't follow Wintersun... I heard that Koskinen can actually hold his own singing. What say you @Alyssa Crnkovic? Thanks. Also, how is your last name pronounced? Am a New Yorker, also not well versed in all sounds not common to my ears.
@@millerbeer01 I've only heard him do backing vocals and growls, and haven't ever heard him sing cleanly. You can hear it if you skip ahead to 2:24 here th-cam.com/video/xvek5ZLGBWk/w-d-xo.html As for my name, it's actually my husband's last name, and his background is Croatian. To pronounce it, the first "C" is like a "Ts" sound, then you roll the "r" right into the "n", then you say "koh", then the "vic" is said "veech". So all together it's "Ts-rrrn-koh-veech". If you go to forvo dot com slash word slash crnkovic slash (I don't think I can put external links on TH-cam), there's a recorded pronunciation there.
I found out about this song the day Marko left the band. After over a hundred listen, I never finish the song with dry eyes. TX for the react 🤟 From Québec Canada 🇨🇦
Others have given the details of Marko's departure. I think he just needed a break. He is in his late 50's and has been a touring musician since the 80's so he is taking a well deserved rest. No animosity in the departure. Obviously the rest of the band would prefer he stay but they understand and support his decision to look out for himself. He has been repalced by Jukka Koskinen from the band Wintersun. Same band Kai was in previously. Another awesome Finnish symphonic/prog metal band. You should checkout Time or Sons of Winter and Stars, live at Sonic Pump Studios for some epic, very technical guitar and drums.
Nightwish is for all practical purposes Tuomas' band, though Emppu is also the only remaining founding member. IIRC, Nightwish have had one keyboardist, one lead guitarist, two rhythm guitarists, two drummers, three bassists, three male and three female vocalists, and one multi-instrumentalist. There are crossovers with single individuals holding more than one role at a time.
Marco's statement Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life. For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here. This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love. And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good. Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please. But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose. There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though. I am so sorry about this. Marko Hietala
The second spoken part roughly translates to "If I play the chorus, you're gonna sing along, right?" - "Yeah!" - "Are you sure?" - "Yeah!" - "Ok, let's do it" Emppu got to take a break for this song. The 'Beast' is Marko's custom Warwick bass and Framus guitar. (Same company owns both brand names.) I think it's piezo pickups that give the guitar neck that sound. You are right about it being a whistle that Troy is playing, an Irish Low whistle. Jukka Koskinen from Wintersun is currently the touring bassist. Marko's resignation letter is posted on the Nightwish website.
"Resignation announcement from Marko" with his own words. The music for this song "The Islander" by Marko. The song did not fit Marko's band Tarot, so Tuomas thought it could be a Nightwish song, and he wrote the lyrics for it. Marko has written parts for many Nightwish songs. Music together with Tuomas to "My Walden", "Weak Fantasy" (according to Tuomas Marko is the main composer), "The Greatest Show on Earth". Lyrics together with Tuomas to Weak Fantasy and "Yours is an Empty Hope". All the info above was in the credits of the Tampere 2015 concert, where this video you just reacted to is from. I think Marko has written parts for "7 days to the Wolves" and "While Your Lips Are Still Red". It's not easy to find exact info about who did what song by song. Often times it's just: Songwriters Tuomas Holopainen, Marko Hietala. Marko has done postproduction sound mixing at least for Nightwish concert videos, maybe for albums as well. After Marko left Nightwish he sang one song on a Therion album. He appeared on Waltari's video "Below Zero" and Mika Jaakkola's video "Soita". Last summer he performed two songs with his brother Zachary, the guitarist, in his home town Kuopio at Henry's Pub's burial, caused by Covid. Last weekend he performed with "Northern Kings" at Tuska Metal Festival in Helsinki Finland. Northern Kings is Marko and three other male vocalists + band performing covers. I think Marko, once again, did a part of the traditional "Raskasta Joulua" (Heavy Xmas) tour as well. Metal musicians performing traditional Xmas songs with heavier arrangements. Floor has been on stage a few times, once very much pregnant.
Emppu, the guitar player used to be in another band too, Brother Firetribe which is a direct translation of a former Finnish tennis player Veli Paloheimo. Their style is mostly aor, super cool and catchy songs. Heart Full of Fire (feat. Anette Olzon) is definitely worth checking out for. There are many others, but start with that.
Marko left NW because of personal reasons. For a long time he wasn't happy with the music industry. On their website is the letter he wrote, explaining all. He place is filled, as a session bassist, by Jukka Koskinen from the Finnish band Wintersun, the same band that Kai Hahto the drummer came from.
Wow! Wifey looked shocked. Marko will be missed. He is a very talented musician and vocalist. Marko did bring some of the more aggressive and heavy riffs to Nightwish.
Marco is and always has been a Warwick bass sponsored player, that "Monster" Marco himself calls the instrument Is half Warwick bass, and guitar section I can't remember what it was. Tank the tech revealed what was the guitar part. But it was some other Germany manufacturer that Warwick bought after it went bankrupt. So it's natural that Warwick made such a bass/guitar for Marco since same company now make both instruments.
You are officially a bad ass when you’re all alone on stage playing in front of thousands of people, then Floor Jansen sings backup for you. Marko will be missed, but Jukka, the new bassist is starting to meld with the band and is really good on bass but doesn’t sing with them, at least not yet. Marko actually was not an original member either, having replaced Sammy Vänskä in 2001. Check out (or more) from their performance just a week or two ago at Hellfest in France. There is a professional quality version of that whole show on TH-cam. Keep enjoying Nightwish!
marko left coz depression (thats the biggest reason) nightwish have new bassist jukka with wintersun band. marko never come back anymore in nightwish even many people here thinking that possibility. i think end of this season they make jukka permanently band member and pretty sure they put him singing also they next album then. thanx to great reaction and have wonderful day there.
It's sad that he had to take leave, but the door is open for Marko to return, as the current basses hasn't been made an official member yet. Time will tell what happens. Thanks for a great reaction to this great song. Cheers. 🍺
Marko retired, not just from Nightwish but from public life overall. His press release is on his youtube channel. th-cam.com/users/MARKOHIETALAOFFICIALcommunity He made it pretty clear it had nothing to do with band relationship . He did a few small gigs with his brothers, produced a beautiful solo album and faded away. Tuomas has said if anything happens with Floor, that's it for the band. i guess auditioning sopranos is a lot of work.
I saw Marco once say in a documentary about Finnish metal music that Nightwish sings Finnish Folk songs/music. I suspect a lot of the early songs may have drawn on old folk stories and fantasy stories.
Never heard that song before but I enjoyed it nice reaction video hey guys you should check out junna she's a drummer from Japan she did a drum cover for through the fire and the flame by dragon force the drummer from dragon force actually did a reaction video on junna playing his song he said she was the best cover he's heard junna also did a drum cover for pain killer by judas priest she's great I think you're love her I don't know how to put a link to her videos but junna has a channel on TH-cam just type junna drum covers please check her out love to your reaction to junna
It is over 5 hour road trip from Kitee to Tampere. Kitee is very close to Russian border, Tampere is kinda western Finland. Nightwish have started world tours many times from Joensuu which is really close to Kitee, under one hour drive. Marco is from Kuopio, eastern Finland and about 200km from Kitee.
Great reaction! The Islander is one of my all-time favorite Nightwish songs because it’s so deep and profoundly sad. Their music video of this song with lyrics on is worth a reaction video from you guys as the deeper meaning can be more appreciated in that one. It’s basically about an old lighthouse operator who once had a wife and kids that are all passed away. He is now at the end of his days and in the video he is “one of the world’s unseen” so he decides to take his own life to rejoin his family in the afterlife. But as dark as that story is, it is told with a measure of hope for his souls rebirth and rejuvenation (implied by the hopeful tone at the end). Here’s the link to that music video. React to it with closed captions on to get the lyrics to fully appreciate it. And the visuals also help to symbolically express the meaning also. th-cam.com/video/--tFFz44zvc/w-d-xo.html
I don't know why I found it so funny when he said Marko isn't in the band anymore and she's like: *processing....* W-why? *Still processing...* Yeah it was quite shocking for me to know that as well but I'm one of those who still wants to believe he'll be back, once he feels better, if not, Nightwish has a new bassist and it's pretty good in my opinion (and here it shows how biased I am with Marko lol)
He only wrote about 5% tuomas holopainen wrote 95% of all their music I love Marcos and miss him, if she wants to hear them play current check out hellfest 2022 shoemaker is beautiful the whole concert is great if you want to hear more Marcos try high hopes a tribute to pink Floyd 2005, or while your lips are still red live at Wimberley that's a beautiful song Jukka plays base for them now but he doesn't sing and he's not a permanent member yet God bless
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life. For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocrasies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here. This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love. And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good. Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please. But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose. There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though. I am so sorry about this.' Marko Hietala
🤘🔥🤘 Cool Reactions! Marco left Nightwish in January of 2021. He was in Nightwish for 20 years. His absence is deafening. We seen Nightwish in concert back in May and there were quite a few fans calling out his name. Floor has tried to cover his vocal parts but it's not as good. This song is Marco at his melodic best.
It is hard for any singer even if you are as amazing as Floor to compensate the absence of another singer especially with the contrast between their voices. They were so amazing together. Floor and Marko as singers are so hard to replace. I heard quite a few growling male singers like Marko but it is more typical death metal male singers. Not as interesting to listen to as Marko. Floor will also be impossible to replace if you want someone who can do the same. Both are just so unique and special and the harmony between them was so amazing. Don’t know if Marko ever will come back completely but if not I hope he returns just to do like 1 or 2 songs in a concert as a special guest. PS: My favorite Marko song is “While your lips are still red”
@@larsdijker7208 While Your Lips Are Still Red is so beautiful. And you're so right. We seen Nightwish in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Marko and Floor were so amazing together!
He has the option from Tuomas to come back but it has been a year and a half since he left the band. He was not an original member. Tarja, Emppu, and Tuomas founded the band in 1996. Marko came on in late 2000 or early 2001. Ever hopeful he will return. The new bassist, Jukka from Wintersun, has not been made a full member of the band as of yet. Kai, the drummer and full member of the band, was also from Wintersun. The band sings about evolution.....and continues to EVOLVE.
FYI Marko had to learn how to sing again after his throat surgery was fubared. Marko just got tired of the big wigs in the music industry. He also won the Masked Singer of Finland just before he quit.Tuomas and Emppu are the only originals left.
Yeah. Marko”s departure is a huge loss. Not just his playing but even more so his vocals. His harmonies with Floor are amazing. The new bassist is fine but he doesn’t sing. Troy takes over with the vocal harmonies now. He’s good but nothing like Marko. I’m hopeful Markos departure is just temporary.
The following is the open letter Marko posted regarding his resignation and the response from Nightwish. Other details and personal information have been kept from the public for obvious reasons. RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT MARKO HIETALA :| JANUARY 12, 2021 |: Resignation announcement from Marko: Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life. For quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here. This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love. And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good. Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please. But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose. There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though. I am so sorry about this. Marko Hietala P.S. Tony Iommi is an exception to the “no contact whatsoever”. Childhood hero takes a precedence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marko`s resignation has left us with some difficult decisions and choices to be made. After much thought and consideration, we have, in mutual understanding, decided to perform the upcoming 'Human. :II: Nature. -world tour' as planned, but with a session bass player. The live line-up will be announced at a later date. We respect Marko`s decision and wish him all the very best. We will not comment any further." Nightwish ----‐---------------------------------- We are ALL hoping he returns, but do respect his decision and we all pray for him. Current bassist from WinterSun is filling the void on tour for the time being, but no word or hint on Marko's permanent replacement (if any). Believe me, NOBODY has heard anything from Tuomas regarding this matter. So for now everything is hearsay, wishful thinking, and a bunch of people who think they know everything. Tuomas hasn't made any announcements to date. As long as Marko isn't there, we will all miss him. 😊❤🤘🤘
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Have youmreacted Song called Sahara from Tampa? It's old Tarja Era song but I feel Floor does much better job of it.
Tampere, Finland. Where my mom came from.
In recent weeks, Marko has been doing festivals in Finland with the Northern Kings band.
It's a Framus guitar with a Warwick bass.
It was Marko's choice. During lockdown he probably was depressed and decided he didn't like the way the musicians were ripped off by management etc. They have done recent concerts without Marko and they have been excellent. Great stand in bassist Jukka from Wintersun. Try watching Hellfest late June 2022. Amazing..
Yes, please🤘. "Tribal"
It wasn't just the musicians, it was also his 2nd family.. everyone in the Nightwish Organization, right down to the newest employee, we're severely impacted. Pretty much the case for the entire industry. There is no compensation unless it's possible, but in reality, it's not. Some bands are lucky enough to make great money, but they can't pay people out from their own pockets for that amount of time. It was the same with most bands, crews, etc. I'm sure they floated their fair share of people, but Covid. Plus, record execs for the most part, just don't care. They're in it, without the talent of the artists they are supposed to "protect", to vacuum up every penny.
@@millerbeer01 He left after his good friend Alexi Laiho passed, he didn´t think the lifestyle was worth the health risks suffering from Chronic Depression. He put out an official statement but initially Alexis death probably was the reason. Life before Grind. Good for you Marko! We still see your excellent work and singing and love you!
No one can replace Marko, as well as no one can replace Tarja or Jukka(the drummer). Every one of them is unique.
@@lkesha82 Of course you are right. Fortunately Tarja might be unique but Floor is better. Jukka is unique but Kai is an equally skilled but different style of drummer. Marko is special as he was not only a great bassist but also a good guitarist and vocalist.
The current bass player is a former member of the same band Kai the drummer came from, Wintersun.
Marko who: "Who is your backing singer tonight?"
Marko: "Floor Jansen, who else?"
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Thanks for the reaction to this incredible performance. Like every other fan of Nightwish I miss Marco, but I am happy that he made the choice to take care of himself.
Marko's band Tarot have some great songs.
7:13 my exact reaction when I first heard the sad news (almost over it now btw 😁)
Currently their touring bassist is Jukka Koskinen from the band Wintersun, which is also where they snagged Kai (drummer) from. Not be confused with their own former drummer Jukka Nevelainen, Jukka isn't a permanent member at this point, but he may become one. For live shows, Troy has been doing male backing/harmony vocals, or Floor has been doing them herself (like in Planet Hell, for example).
Pretty sure I legit cried when I read Marco left. But he needs to take care of himself first and foremost.
Correctly if I'm wrong, because I didn't follow Wintersun... I heard that Koskinen can actually hold his own singing. What say you @Alyssa Crnkovic? Thanks. Also, how is your last name pronounced? Am a New Yorker, also not well versed in all sounds not common to my ears.
@@millerbeer01 I've only heard him do backing vocals and growls, and haven't ever heard him sing cleanly. You can hear it if you skip ahead to 2:24 here th-cam.com/video/xvek5ZLGBWk/w-d-xo.html
As for my name, it's actually my husband's last name, and his background is Croatian. To pronounce it, the first "C" is like a "Ts" sound, then you roll the "r" right into the "n", then you say "koh", then the "vic" is said "veech". So all together it's "Ts-rrrn-koh-veech". If you go to forvo dot com slash word slash crnkovic slash (I don't think I can put external links on TH-cam), there's a recorded pronunciation there.
I found out about this song the day Marko left the band. After over a hundred listen, I never finish the song with dry eyes. TX for the react 🤟 From Québec Canada 🇨🇦
Others have given the details of Marko's departure. I think he just needed a break. He is in his late 50's and has been a touring musician since the 80's so he is taking a well deserved rest. No animosity in the departure. Obviously the rest of the band would prefer he stay but they understand and support his decision to look out for himself. He has been repalced by Jukka Koskinen from the band Wintersun. Same band Kai was in previously. Another awesome Finnish symphonic/prog metal band. You should checkout Time or Sons of Winter and Stars, live at Sonic Pump Studios for some epic, very technical guitar and drums.
that moment when your vocals are so good that Floor is your backup
Nightwish is for all practical purposes Tuomas' band, though Emppu is also the only remaining founding member. IIRC, Nightwish have had one keyboardist, one lead guitarist, two rhythm guitarists, two drummers, three bassists, three male and three female vocalists, and one multi-instrumentalist. There are crossovers with single individuals holding more than one role at a time.
Marco's statement
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here.
This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love.
And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good.
Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please.
But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose.
There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though.
I am so sorry about this.
Marko Hietala
Hahaha i did not see that you already put it down here about Marco. I did it also
@@hellen__1 Me three.
They have a session player named Jukka. He doesn't sing at least yet. He sang in his last band
The second spoken part roughly translates to "If I play the chorus, you're gonna sing along, right?" - "Yeah!" - "Are you sure?" - "Yeah!" - "Ok, let's do it"
Emppu got to take a break for this song. The 'Beast' is Marko's custom Warwick bass and Framus guitar. (Same company owns both brand names.) I think it's piezo pickups that give the guitar neck that sound. You are right about it being a whistle that Troy is playing, an Irish Low whistle.
Jukka Koskinen from Wintersun is currently the touring bassist. Marko's resignation letter is posted on the Nightwish website.
Thought so. Clearly he will be missed and NW fans wish him all the best in anything he decides to do in future.
You should also check out the official music video, it's a beautiful video.
U 2 should watch the music video to this song.
It explains what "island" it's about.
This entire concert is excellent (My DVD has been played a lot) and i think "The Islander" is unique to this show, in terms of official live releases.
Nice reaction. It was a friendly split. I think he wanted to give the music business a rest. Nightwish supported his decision.
Guys. Check out hellfest 2022. They found a bassist
The mark of a true musical artist is to engage a crowd like that by himself. But I'm glad the weasels joined him at the end.
"Resignation announcement from Marko" with his own words.
The music for this song "The Islander" by Marko. The song did not fit Marko's band Tarot, so Tuomas thought it could be a Nightwish song, and he wrote the lyrics for it.
Marko has written parts for many Nightwish songs. Music together with Tuomas to "My Walden", "Weak Fantasy" (according to Tuomas Marko is the main composer), "The Greatest Show on Earth". Lyrics together with Tuomas to Weak Fantasy and "Yours is an Empty Hope".
All the info above was in the credits of the Tampere 2015 concert, where this video you just reacted to is from. I think Marko has written parts for "7 days to the Wolves" and "While Your Lips Are Still Red".
It's not easy to find exact info about who did what song by song. Often times it's just: Songwriters Tuomas Holopainen, Marko Hietala.
Marko has done postproduction sound mixing at least for Nightwish concert videos, maybe for albums as well.
After Marko left Nightwish he sang one song on a Therion album. He appeared on Waltari's video "Below Zero" and Mika Jaakkola's video "Soita". Last summer he performed two songs with his brother Zachary, the guitarist, in his home town Kuopio at Henry's Pub's burial, caused by Covid.
Last weekend he performed with "Northern Kings" at Tuska Metal Festival in Helsinki Finland.
Northern Kings is Marko and three other male vocalists + band performing covers. I think Marko, once again, did a part of the traditional "Raskasta Joulua" (Heavy Xmas) tour as well. Metal musicians performing traditional Xmas songs with heavier arrangements. Floor has been on stage a few times, once very much pregnant.
Emppu, the guitar player used to be in another band too, Brother Firetribe which is a direct translation of a former Finnish tennis player Veli Paloheimo. Their style is mostly aor, super cool and catchy songs.
Heart Full of Fire (feat. Anette Olzon) is definitely worth checking out for. There are many others, but start with that.
Marko left NW because of personal reasons. For a long time he wasn't happy with the music industry. On their website is the letter he wrote, explaining all. He place is filled, as a session bassist, by Jukka Koskinen from the Finnish band Wintersun, the same band that Kai Hahto the drummer came from.
Wow! Wifey looked shocked. Marko will be missed. He is a very talented musician and vocalist. Marko did bring some of the more aggressive and heavy riffs to Nightwish.
To say he was an asset is a huge understatement. He’s the male equivalent of Floor. 😢
The new session bass player for Nightwish is Jukka Koskinen from Wintersun
He is great, btw👍.
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Marco is and always has been a Warwick bass sponsored player, that "Monster" Marco himself calls the instrument Is half Warwick bass, and guitar section I can't remember what it was. Tank the tech revealed what was the guitar part. But it was some other Germany manufacturer that Warwick bought after it went bankrupt. So it's natural that Warwick made such a bass/guitar for Marco since same company now make both instruments.
I think the guitar part is a Framus.
I did put it down here about Marco . In his own words
You are officially a bad ass when you’re all alone on stage playing in front of thousands of people, then Floor Jansen sings backup for you. Marko will be missed, but Jukka, the new bassist is starting to meld with the band and is really good on bass but doesn’t sing with them, at least not yet. Marko actually was not an original member either, having replaced Sammy Vänskä in 2001. Check out (or more) from their performance just a week or two ago at Hellfest in France. There is a professional quality version of that whole show on TH-cam. Keep enjoying Nightwish!
marko left coz depression (thats the biggest reason) nightwish have new bassist jukka with wintersun band. marko never come back anymore in nightwish even many people here thinking that possibility. i think end of this season they make jukka permanently band member and pretty sure they put him singing also they next album then. thanx to great reaction and have wonderful day there.
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It's sad that he had to take leave, but the door is open for Marko to return, as the current basses hasn't been made an official member yet. Time will tell what happens. Thanks for a great reaction to this great song. Cheers. 🍺
Marco has a pretty good backing vocalist.
the 2 original member still left in it are empuu an tuomas
and the band started in 1996 ans since then get 3 different singers
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Marko retired, not just from Nightwish but from public life overall. His press release is on his youtube channel.
th-cam.com/users/MARKOHIETALAOFFICIALcommunity
He made it pretty clear it had nothing to do with band relationship . He did a few small gigs with his brothers, produced a beautiful solo album and faded away. Tuomas has said if anything happens with Floor, that's it for the band. i guess auditioning sopranos is a lot of work.
they are from finland. these are finnish folk songs.
I saw Marco once say in a documentary about Finnish metal music that Nightwish sings Finnish Folk songs/music.
I suspect a lot of the early songs may have drawn on old folk stories and fantasy stories.
Never heard that song before but I enjoyed it nice reaction video hey guys you should check out junna she's a drummer from Japan she did a drum cover for through the fire and the flame by dragon force the drummer from dragon force actually did a reaction video on junna playing his song he said she was the best cover he's heard junna also did a drum cover for pain killer by judas priest she's great I think you're love her I don't know how to put a link to her videos but junna has a channel on TH-cam just type junna drum covers please check her out love to your reaction to junna
Tampere is right up the road from where tuomas, Jukka the drummer and empu grew up. Not sure about Marco. Oh, tarja grew up here too.
It is over 5 hour road trip from Kitee to Tampere. Kitee is very close to Russian border, Tampere is kinda western Finland. Nightwish have started world tours many times from Joensuu which is really close to Kitee, under one hour drive. Marco is from Kuopio, eastern Finland and about 200km from Kitee.
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Great reaction! The Islander is one of my all-time favorite Nightwish songs because it’s so deep and profoundly sad. Their music video of this song with lyrics on is worth a reaction video from you guys as the deeper meaning can be more appreciated in that one. It’s basically about an old lighthouse operator who once had a wife and kids that are all passed away. He is now at the end of his days and in the video he is “one of the world’s unseen” so he decides to take his own life to rejoin his family in the afterlife. But as dark as that story is, it is told with a measure of hope for his souls rebirth and rejuvenation (implied by the hopeful tone at the end).
Here’s the link to that music video. React to it with closed captions on to get the lyrics to fully appreciate it. And the visuals also help to symbolically express the meaning also.
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I don't know why I found it so funny when he said Marko isn't in the band anymore and she's like: *processing....* W-why? *Still processing...* Yeah it was quite shocking for me to know that as well but I'm one of those who still wants to believe he'll be back, once he feels better, if not, Nightwish has a new bassist and it's pretty good in my opinion (and here it shows how biased I am with Marko lol)
Your beautiful wife is not that far off. The video for this was made when Annette was the singer. Live with Floor is better of course!
He only wrote about 5% tuomas holopainen wrote 95% of all their music I love Marcos and miss him, if she wants to hear them play current check out hellfest 2022 shoemaker is beautiful the whole concert is great if you want to hear more Marcos try high hopes a tribute to pink Floyd 2005, or while your lips are still red live at Wimberley that's a beautiful song Jukka plays base for them now but he doesn't sing and he's not a permanent member yet God bless
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The new bass player Jukka is a better bass player then Marko. Watch the Helfest festival. He is fantastic
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocrasies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here.
This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love.
And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good.
Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please.
But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose.
There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though.
I am so sorry about this.'
Marko Hietala
🤘🔥🤘 Cool Reactions! Marco left Nightwish in January of 2021. He was in Nightwish for 20 years. His absence is deafening. We seen Nightwish in concert back in May and there were quite a few fans calling out his name. Floor has tried to cover his vocal parts but it's not as good. This song is Marco at his melodic best.
It is hard for any singer even if you are as amazing as Floor to compensate the absence of another singer especially with the contrast between their voices. They were so amazing together. Floor and Marko as singers are so hard to replace. I heard quite a few growling male singers like Marko but it is more typical death metal male singers. Not as interesting to listen to as Marko. Floor will also be impossible to replace if you want someone who can do the same. Both are just so unique and special and the harmony between them was so amazing. Don’t know if Marko ever will come back completely but if not I hope he returns just to do like 1 or 2 songs in a concert as a special guest.
PS: My favorite Marko song is “While your lips are still red”
@@larsdijker7208 While Your Lips Are Still Red is so beautiful. And you're so right. We seen Nightwish in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Marko and Floor were so amazing together!
He has the option from Tuomas to come back but it has been a year and a half since he left the band. He was not an original member. Tarja, Emppu, and Tuomas founded the band in 1996. Marko came on in late 2000 or early 2001. Ever hopeful he will return. The new bassist, Jukka from Wintersun, has not been made a full member of the band as of yet. Kai, the drummer and full member of the band, was also from Wintersun. The band sings about evolution.....and continues to EVOLVE.
FYI Marko had to learn how to sing again after his throat surgery was fubared. Marko just got tired of the big wigs in the music industry. He also won the Masked Singer of Finland just before he quit.Tuomas and Emppu are the only originals left.
Of songs with Makro as lead singer, I can recommend Nightwish cover-track of Pink Flyds "High Hopes":
th-cam.com/video/4oEDnVeYYyM/w-d-xo.html
Marco has retired himself.
He must announce his leaving of the band, so they may continue with a new member in that place.
Yeah. Marko”s departure is a huge loss. Not just his playing but even more so his vocals. His harmonies with Floor are amazing. The new bassist is fine but he doesn’t sing. Troy takes over with the vocal harmonies now. He’s good but nothing like Marko. I’m hopeful Markos departure is just temporary.
Geographically challenged!
The following is the open letter Marko posted regarding his resignation and the response from Nightwish. Other details and personal information have been kept from the public for obvious reasons.
RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT MARKO HIETALA
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JANUARY 12, 2021
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Resignation announcement from Marko:
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here.
This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love.
And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good.
Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please.
But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose.
There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though.
I am so sorry about this.
Marko Hietala
P.S. Tony Iommi is an exception to the “no contact whatsoever”. Childhood hero takes a precedence.
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Marko`s resignation has left us with some difficult decisions and choices to be made. After much thought and consideration, we have, in mutual understanding, decided to perform the upcoming 'Human. :II: Nature. -world tour' as planned, but with a session bass player.
The live line-up will be announced at a later date.
We respect Marko`s decision and wish him all the very best. We will not comment any further."
Nightwish
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We are ALL hoping he returns, but do respect his decision and we all pray for him.
Current bassist from WinterSun is filling the void on tour for the time being, but no word or hint on Marko's permanent replacement (if any).
Believe me, NOBODY has heard anything from Tuomas regarding this matter. So for now everything is hearsay, wishful thinking, and a bunch of people who think they know everything.
Tuomas hasn't made any announcements to date.
As long as Marko isn't there, we will all miss him.
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