She one of those rare singers who has perfect pitch and a warm emotional tone that grabs at your insides and twists. Oh and a 4 octave range doesn't hurt.
Just a quick info : When you hear Floor sing and wonder if the way she does things is intentionnal or not, stop wondering, IT IS ;-) She's a beast at making her voice and diction match the words and the emotions she wants to make you feel... Great reaction !!
Hello Lisa Grand ! Nightwish fans here, your reaction just appeared on our radar.. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here in this acoustic session (here only the Dutch singer, Floor Jansen, together with the multi-instrumentalist Troy Donokley from UK) a song from their latest studio album "Human :||: Nature" released in April 2020. This was their only live performance in 2020, due to the pandemic situation. Also a recent sad news - these days Marco Hietala, the bass player and male singer of the band, announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least - we'll see what the future brings to us. About the instrumental and vocal added parts (you'll get there, listening their "regular" songs with the full band, most of them performed live in concerts) - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. As I saw you enjoyed this delicate performance by our Dutch metal queen, Floor Jansen. I was puzzled at first, knowing your channel reacted to another Nightwish song about 3 months ago, but then it was another reactor. Hope you'll continue on this path. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. Marco Hietala is the Bassist and vocals .And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " Hoping you'll continue this journey with us, I'll drop here a list of songs with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and not as something mandatory): "Ghost Love Score" live at Wacken 2013 (epic score) th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html "Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) th-cam.com/video/zz_7OCCQlXs/w-d-xo.html "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) th-cam.com/video/pvkYwOJZONU/w-d-xo.html "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) th-cam.com/video/1Xi4n8dJcF8/w-d-xo.html "Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) th-cam.com/video/lQu5QjidHWg/w-d-xo.html "Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) th-cam.com/video/S8E3L7ggLMM/w-d-xo.html "Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) th-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/w-d-xo.html "Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) th-cam.com/video/OvOD6xecph4/w-d-xo.html "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) th-cam.com/video/knqeI807ZlY/w-d-xo.html "Sleeping Sun" live at Tampere 2015 (ballad) th-cam.com/video/rsotlzr9wNw/w-d-xo.html "The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) th-cam.com/video/Zo8ncK_5kzc/w-d-xo.html "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) th-cam.com/video/NhEuAPYm_Ug/w-d-xo.html "Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) th-cam.com/video/lTvYfLa4Wlk/w-d-xo.html "Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) th-cam.com/video/wA44tjaP5n0/w-d-xo.html "I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) th-cam.com/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/w-d-xo.html "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) th-cam.com/video/t26r_vAYQ0Q/w-d-xo.html "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) th-cam.com/video/AN239Pbqbjo/w-d-xo.html "7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) th-cam.com/video/XvsfwAPbWXc/w-d-xo.html And if you want to hear Floor growling :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 th-cam.com/video/DuwY1d-KIss/w-d-xo.html Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" (this sing is from that album as I said before) - just take a peek to their official playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg.html (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..) The links presented above are with the current singer of the band, Floor Jansen, since I'm a fan of the recent era of the band, with Floor as the singer. I have nothing against previous singers, but I do not consider myself the most suitable person to give specific recommendations from their repertoires. ** I think it's your place, fans of previous Nightwish eras, to present to the reactors the best recommendations with Tarja Turunen and Anette Olzon, because you know and appreciate them directly. I encourage you to add the best recommendations in the comments. ** That being said, I will add here the message left the other days by an old fan of the band, @Fabrizio Gorla: " To be fair to the old fanbase, you may want to include also some of these songs. Just be fair and don’t make a comparison if you don’t want an open war in your comment section. * The Tarja era *: The power of Tarja - Nightwish - Wishmaster [Live] - th-cam.com/video/eJTlH521E6w/w-d-xo.html The lyrics of this song are a treasure of citations from fantasy books. The power of Tarja II - Nightwish - End Of All Hope Live at the Summer Breeze festival (2002) - th-cam.com/video/ESlyjQl90p0/w-d-xo.html A classic revisited - NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera (OFFICIAL LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/tL25rbnvM4o/w-d-xo.html The old school - Nightwish - 01 Dark Chest Of Wonder (Live End Of An Era 2005 HD) - th-cam.com/video/ROdKrGVVuI8/w-d-xo.html The first big one - Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/YODCM26JXOY/w-d-xo.html Mesmerizing - Nightwish - The Siren (DVD End Of An Era) HD - th-cam.com/video/LUy8T_3kieI/w-d-xo.html @DeeDee80: Gabriel, would be good to add in the Tarja list "Pharaoh Sails To Orion" th-cam.com/video/ZpkH187t5Mk/w-d-xo.html . It's one of the best. @Fabrizio Gorla: * The Anette era *: NIGHTWISH: "Scaretale" (OFFICIAL LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/5EmpS8E7d30/w-d-xo.html Nightwish - Storytime (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/09MTDBb8qro/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/hTdhXxxWREo/w-d-xo.html NIGHTWISH - Amaranth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/GdZn7k5rZLQ/w-d-xo.html * Bonus track *: Tarja Turunen & Floor Jansen 'Over the hills' MFVF XI Wieze, Belguim 20/10/13 - th-cam.com/video/57WsNYItbSU/w-d-xo.html " You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order..): th-cam.com/play/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo.html To understand better the context of this show you should visit also Jenniezelf's YT channel (En subtitled materials): th-cam.com/users/jenniezelf For entire episodes of the show with En translation, you should check Denise Hofs's DM channel: www.dailymotion.com/xpinkeu/videos In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us, which you can find on her YT channel th-cam.com/channels/xy4Ijz2QKXXJaREs-isxwA.html - there are already 5 covers there, the first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen" (12 weeks ago, already over 2.103M views), the second - "Alone" from "Heart" , released 10 weeks ago - 933K and counting. Then 8 weeks ago she dropped the third cover, in Dutch: "Is Dit Nou Later" from Stef Bos - already 267K views. Just before Christmas she made a powerful cover of "Ave Maria" - already 245K views. Five weeks ago she added a remastered / remixed version of the first one, "Let It Go" - already 148K. Then three weeks ago she added to the list a powerful cover of "Adagio" by Lara Fabian (!!!) - 298K views now.. Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.
Gabriel: I don't mean to be troublesome but I have always thought the version of "Sleeping Sun" at the Masters of Rock festival 2016 - th-cam.com/video/pVPTUEW1PEM/w-d-xo.html - is better than the one at Tampere. Floor's vocals are a better for that song at that concert, if that's possible. The whole Tampere show is fantastic though. Also, you should probably add "Alpenglow" from Wembley - th-cam.com/video/FrJvKZNEh7g/w-d-xo.html and "Élan" - the OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - th-cam.com/video/zPonioDYnoY/w-d-xo.html to the list. It's also difficult to leave out the Pink Floyd cover / tribute "High Hopes" - th-cam.com/video/UGfKMV5AbMI/w-d-xo.html . Just some thoughts for you. Stay healthy.
@@janeverse4555 That's a tough question .. I guess becoming the best version of you, because I think this is the highest quality of Nightwish. Their music helped me see life differently, to get through difficult times more easily. Their major endeavor is imho of resuscitation of humanity within us - this song is a very good example. If you feel and have the opportunity to support them - do it: buy their music and T-shirts, go to their concerts, subscribe to their media channels. Try to understand them as people, watching their interviews and documentaries. Personally, you will win, because they are a unique group of people. I have the deepest respect for all true fans of the band, because they have opened their hearts to the beauty of Nightwish music, so they have a good and open heart, regardless of their appearance. If you want to know such a group from all over the world directly - please receive my invitation in NightDreamers' Reacticide discord: discord.gg/gK3XDY4 :)
Note: Troy Donockley is NOT the guitarist for Nightwish. He is their multi-instrumentalist. He's usually on stage playing tin whistle, low whistle, uillean pipes, bouzouki, and pretty much everything else that isn't being played by someone else...and singing too.
Emppu doesn't get enough credit. The man can riff with the best of them. I'd like to see Troy backing him up on some of the heavier songs with a guitar.
@@stubones Translation from Emppu's interview - He does not need to show of anymore with xtra riffs etc. "- "When I was younger, there was a strong need to show off my skills and get going as much as possible, but now one is a bit left out and can go more on song terms. That doctrine has not come all by itself, but has required quite conscious maturation here over the years."" - so he is a master, but does not search glory on or outside the stage, sing of professiona?
Welcome to your introduction to the most versatile female singer on the planet . May I suggest the song "Ghost Love Score" live at Wacken 2013 . this song will show you about 10 styles of singing in one song . I promice you will not forget the experience.
I read somewhere that parts of "How's the Heart" were written by Tuomas as a tribute to Floor, her husband Hannes (drummer for Sabaton), and daughter Freya.
Can you believe that she can also growl really deep? I'm not trying to sound like a fanboy but she really can do almost anything! Check out Gabriel's comment for good recommendations, looking forward to more reactions :)
Everything Floor does, she means to do just that. Floor is a once-in-a-generation singer who can do ANYTHING. I hope you'll continue with Nightwish and see what she and the full band can do. Each of them are as accomplished as she.
Unusual one to start with. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. ;) And I can assure you you, every damn thing Floor does when she is singing is intentional.
Private Marshall from the Nightwish Army reporting for duty. In my opinion the best female singer on the planet. This is just her and Troy, Troy being a multi talented musician that is in the band "Nightwish," just fooling around. The talent level is off the charts. I think something good for you to do would be to take the journey. Gabriel will help you with that. This is a band best served live. In that acoustic show they also did the song "Nemo." I would listen to Nemo acoustic then Nemo from the Wacken festival 2013. What a show. Welcome and good luck.
Just a quick note on top of what everything everyone else said. You haven't heard Nightwish, you heard the 2 newest band members: Floor Jansen (Netherlands - lead vocals) and Troy Donockley (Wales - multi-instrumentalist and backing vocals). They have been with the band "only" since 2013. :) Yes, please do listen to the full version of this song, and then to the whole Nightwish catalog. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Floor is a vocal powerhouse. THE vocal powerhouse. And Troy is a magician with his instruments. Notice how he makes the guitar take a percussion role in parts of this song.
❤❤❤ More Nightwish please. Maybe on your channel? Based on your insightful observations here, It is quite possible you are going to love them. Try basically anything from the Wacken 2013 concert to start because you can't go wrong the entire show. Same vocalist as you just saw (Floor Jansen). Many will say Ghost Love Score as the song choice, but there are lots of other great songs. Storytime, Dark Chest of Wonders, Song of Myself, Romanticide, ... ❤❤❤
Great reaction loved it and Welcome to the Nightwish party 😁 I can't wait until you see "Ghost love Score" live from Wacken open air festival 👍 It's gonna blow your mind lol!
I can’t think of a better vocalist on earth right now. Not only can she do just about anything vocally that you can possibly want but every song I listen to that she sings on she uses her voice with artistry, not doing more or less than will service the song and the music. It really is like an instrument to her, she can play whatever she wants to with it and the choices she makes with it elevate the song to another plane, it’s such a joy to listen to her.
Hi Lisa Grand. That was so lovely reaction. You got it right, Floor is really a very talented singer. She can tell the story of those songs she is singing as you noticed. Wellcome to the world of Nightwish. I'm sure you'll have lots of good experiences to come, enjoy your journey with NW.
I’m happy to see you reacting to Nightwish! Nightwish - Shoemaker next, maybe? Also, for more ”folky” type of Nightwish, check out Nightwish - Islander (tampere live version!)
Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your hard. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. Try Ghost love score Wacken 2013. Well done Lisa. Nice explanations go on.
Welcom in the beautiful world of Nightwish. Your reaction and review was really good. You'll get many suggestions of songs very soon. For you as a singer I can recommend Floor Jansen's covers like: Shallow - Lady Gaga, Alone - Heart and released recently Adagio - Lara Fabian. There is also outstanding performance in Phantom of The Opera with Henk Poort in Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. I'm sure you will be delighted couse Floor is one from the best singer ever and trust me this is not just a hard core fan opinion. So, enjoy this amazing journey. Thumb up and sub for you. All the best, Nightwish Army Poland.
Welcome the Nightwish journey. Wait til you hear the live concerts! You’ll be hooked in no time. You have a pretty singing voice by the way. I look forward to your next NW reaction.
Wonderful reaction! Keep in mind she is the lead singer of the tightest symphonic metal band on the planet, and she can BELT!! Actually Floor is blessed with amazing talent and the ability and desire to sign anything she chooses. We encourage you to choose any performance from Gabriel's extensive listing and we know you will not be disappointed, but pleasantly surprised by Floor and her band mates. We've just subscribed so we can follow you on what we hope will be a long and enjoyable Nightwish journey. Stay safe and enjoy the ride.
Imagine being SO good at singing or playing an intrument, that you are almost never restricted by your abilities but only by your imagination. That is Floor Jansen for you. She knows exacty what she is doing, and why, at any given time. Also: I agree that she is singing through a smile, but I actually think that it matches the lyrics and intention of the song perfectly. Yes - there is sadness involved but also hopefullness and optimism. She is sitting by that warm fire, empathicly inviting you to join her and talk about the state of the Heart. Just beautifully written as always by Toumas.
Thanks a lot! For your next one, it would be nice to see you react to Nemo by Nightwish, first the acoustic Planet Rock version and then the live metal version from Wacken 2013 in front of 82000 people. Youll be surprised!
Great reaction you've noticed how Floor can bring songs to life if you watch Adagio you'll see how she uses her facial expressions as well to bring real emotions to the song Keep up both Floor and Nightwish Journey so much fun so much poetry and skill.
Funny enough, though Nightwish is a Finnish band, neither one of these two are Finns. The rest of the band members are. Troy Donockley is from Cumbria, Floor Jansen is Dutch. Floor and Troy, the multi-instrumentalist, became official members of Nightwish in 2013. The band was founded in 1996 in Kitee Finland. The band founder, leader and main songwriter, composition, lyrics, arrangement, is Tuomas Holopainen a.k.a. Metal Mozart. He writes vast majority of Nightwish songs, about 90-95%. However Floor sings it is intentional. She is the 3rd and current Nightwish female lead vocalist. Please do listen to the lyrics video of this song with the whole band. I wouldn't mind if you reacted to it too making comparison between the versions. I prefer the band version, I might be in the minority. A double reaction, both versions, would have been nice. There is no live version with the whole band due to Covid-19. I really wish you would react to the Nightwish rendition to "The Phantom of the Opera" Helsinki 2005, End of an Era concert, with the Nightwish original female lead vocalist Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala, the bassist, in the role of The Phantom. Tarja's operatic vocals fit the song so well, and Marko, I believe, is going to surprise you, just like many other reactors, with his vocals. Greetings from Helsinki Finland!
Troy is the Yoko Uno of Nightwish. Tuomas gave whistle boy far to much influence and the band is cracking now. I hope Tuomas kicks the fat hobbit out before more damage is done. Marko felt pushed aside and that's why NW is down a core member.
Actually these two are from Holland(singer) and England (guitarist), she can sing anything from heavy rock to opera, and he also plays pipes, Irish bagpipes, bouzouki etc etc Worth listening to original version on the album Human II Nature which is an amazing one.
Thank You for this reaction. You will find, that there is a mighty Nightwish "Army" to support You here. It is all in good spirit, though. :) Floor is recognized as one of the most talented and trained vocalists of our time in her genre(s), so if You ever have doubts about wether or not her notes or intonations are intentional, They are! She does nothing halfway, and works harder than most for the music. That is for the music to shine, not for herself. She is actually a very humble and gratious person. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Oh, btw: 5 oct: d3-d6, with a profound rasp and even growl.....
Yes, we have seen so much great support and commentary from the Nightwish "Army". Is that what Nightwish fans are officially called? Some of our other reactors have reacted to Nightwish as well. Thank you for the support and information.
@@Collabstreet The Nightwish Army is not a formal club or a title You earn. We, who adore this band, take the time to appreciate the stories behind the songs and in our own way an capability is interested in how and why the harmonies and the tracks in general are made, and who the guys are. Tuomas, the main writer is called Metal Mozart, i guess you can see why, and the members all have their own role in the songs. As i see it, the band as a whole play for the band. I mean, they all play for the better of the song. They are all far above average musicians, but it is important that the song sounds as good as possible, more than it is to show individual excellence. They do that as well, in the right time and place. Last but not least, they are a fans band. They do not take us for granted, they are stille humbeled and greatful, joking and interacting with the fans. Allways. Floor had a bad day mentally on stage, she still feels bad about it, for the best of it, i can not see or here anything wrong from that concert. Just an example.
It's about tenderness, giving space to people in situations we can not imagine. It's also about how to deal in this world giving life to a new born human. That's about the words and meaning. About the quality? Nightwish is greatest on combining music styles and real importance of the lyrcs. With best performances life!
NASA (Nightwish Army Scottish Allegiance) now you have had a taste of our Valkyrie Queen you have no idea of the Rabbit Hole you have uncovered! Best female vocalist on the Planet (I am 62 and I've heard no one better than Floor)…. I see Gabriel the NA Torch Bearer and Herald has already posted, follow his playlist you can't go wrong! Greetings from Scotland.
Thank you. Afterwards I listened to the live version with the rest of the band. I finally heard what symphonic metal meant lol. I think it sounds great !
Lisa , Floor Jansen is Dutch & the 3rd,current & final vocalist of Nightwish,their song Ghost Love Score from the Wacken 2013 concert on YT is the most reacted to song on YT with top reactors getting 2.5 Million views, largest & most passionate fanbase on YT, GLS is a great example of symphonic metal ,cheers ! NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) : Wacken 2013, : th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html she has on YT from Beste Zangers 2019 her version of Shallow, Phantom of The Opera, & recent covers of Adagio,Ave Maria,Alone (Heart),& Let it Go from Frozen, and O mio babino caro from several yrs ago .
! Attention ! You're about to fall down the extent Nightwish rabbit hole. As you already might sense, you don't necessarily need to like Metal music at all, to enjoy Nightwish' symphonic, opera, metal compositions....sometimes even with medieval or folk-like touch. They always invent themself anew, while the composer went through different periods in life. They didn't stop to evolve, so their different albums always brought something new. Expect to watch grandmaster musicians when you see them playing live in concert. Unfortunately their planned tour for this album in 2020 needed to be postponed, so their last live records from the "Decades tour (1996-2018)" was more about a compilation of their older songs, adapted with their current singer, Floor Jansen, who joined Nightwish in 2012.
Hi Lisa, nice reaction. Floor is just a wonderful story-teller and able to convey emotions in so many styles. From hard, heavy metal, opera, folk or straight rock, she is the most versatile female voice that I might have ever heard. Her tone, power and textures are top quality. She is so good, particularly live. Nightwish is, of course, much bigger than just Floor and Troy here but check out anything from their legendary concert at Wacken, Germany in 2013.
Hey Lisa, I enjoyed your reaction. You've just stumbled on a one off band that boasts (probably) the best singer in the world right now. They have a vast array of emotions and styles and there aren't any poor songs in their entire canon. Enjoy the journey...there's a really strong fan base out there that'll join you on the way.
Thank you. Yes I've noticed that their fans are very knowledgeable and dedicated. I think that's so cool. I'm getting a lot of suggestions of other songs to listen to! 😁😁
Interesting entrance to Nightwish as it is not typical of their usual style as it is an unplugged version. What it does emphasise is the musical storytelling that characterises their music, the brilliance of Floor as a singer and emotional connection that the music engenders. Hope you will check out some of their unfiltered tracks. Troy( the guitarist) is a hugely talented multi instrumentalist who specialises in historic instruments. He is not a bad singer himself. They also have a third singer Marco, who is the bassist and in recent albums the three have worked on some great harmony work.
You have just met Floor ,the most amazing singer in the world. She can sing anything and gives chills and goosebumps called Floorgasms. She is dutch and Troy from cumbria(UK) is the multi instrumentalist from the band (Tuomas Kai and Emppu and Marco are finnish) . You will become addicted to the band Nightwish and all the side projects of these incredible individuals.Enjoy your journey down the rabbithole that is Love and Acceptance of everyone fortunate enough to discover them .
Nice reaction. I love seeing people watching floor for the first time. Enjoy what you will see next...I suggest Beste Zinger Shallow before discovering the rest of the band.
Ohoh you are about to go on a journey.... I see Gabriel already commented to your reaction video... no more words needed then. He is the library you need to nightwish 🥰😁
Welcome to NW. No disrespect in anyway to yourself ( I do not know your music), but Floor Jansen is, in my opinion, is the greatest allround singer EVER. She simply can do it all. Watch Nightwish and be in awe of her versitility
Hello from Brazil. I liked the react. As for Floor's smile: I believe she is using the musculature of her face to modulate the sound she wants in pronunciation (singing). "The second verse for me is very special, where Tuomas wrote" We met where the cliff greets the sea ", reference to my encounter with the love of my life. And he continues: “Now there’s one who came from me”, who is my daughter: “A child of love, another tale”. As soon as he told me that, he brought me to tears and he still does when I talk about it, because it is very touching and heart-melting ” - Floor Jansen (on Metal Talks).
High there, Gabriel said it all just follow his comment and you will blow away by Nightwish enjoy and have fun......get ready for the Nightwish army and start reading the comment because there will be a lot of them...grtz from the Netherlands
Floor Jansen is the vocalist you saw in this clip. She has a classical vocal background education and can sing any style she likes from jazz to opera high to growling low. Believe me when i tell you you have not even scratched the surface yet of what she's capable of. 😉😊
Always awesome hearing the Bard and the Goddess of Metal singing together this song. She has it all, power, versatility, stamina, agility, pure sound etc. Troy is English and Floor is Dutch. ( name derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring Flora) Nice reaction
Hi and thank you for a wonderful reaction. You have come across my favorite band of all time. I’ve been a fan if them since -98. As many will till you this singer, Floor Jansen, is something really special. She is nothing short of a siren who sucks the listener in with her stellar vocals. She has a talent that has been honed to perfection that lets her flawlessly change vocal styles whenever ans however she wants. Ahe can basically sing anything. If you want to see her really shine and also get to hear theactual band and get a taste of symphonic metal you should react to Ghost Love Score from Wacken Open Air 2013. Many will give you this suggestion and it ia good reaon for it. I wont say more but please react to it, it would make me so happy! See you in your next video! 🙂
Right.....you wokeup the Nightwish army so get ready for a fantastic NIGHTWISH experiance , band from Finland , singer from the Netherlands and a guy who can play lots of instruments from GB.
She is a master of mixing. After the non acoustic you should go for floor’s holy trinity: “ghost love score” (from Wacken 2013), “the poet and the pendulum” and “the greatest show on earth”. Then “your is an empty hope” can give you the full spectrum of her vocal abilities.
Wonderful Video, you will soon be invaded by the rest of the Nightwish Army (name of their fans) one of us will give you a full rundown on the band and their history. The first suggestion will be look at Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 you will be able to understand the full band and the full width of Floor the main singers voice range.
Lisa.....Enjoyed your reaction, thank you. I see Gabriel has given you the history and your road map through the world of Nightwish. Are you going to be surprised when you react to other NW songs, I can't wait hear your takes on the structure and arrangement of the songs. Welcome and enjoy.
Really enjoyed this reaction, for you unused to metal Ghost Love Score might be the best introduction to Floor in her full, awsome glory! Subbed and liked, hope you keep going down the Nightwish rabbithole, musically there's literally nothing like them out there now. They write music in a way that paints pictures and emotions more effectively then any other band I have ever heard!
You listen to the musical queen of the Netherlands, and the multi instrument player of Scotland, Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley, both members of the Finis Nightwish, mostly symphonic metal, with Keltic influence, the leader of the band and founder is Tuomas Holopain, the Modern Mozart of this time. Example is their latest dubbel album, Human and Nature. The band is my greatest musical discovery, I know them unfortunately just since last year. But enjoyable a lot to catch up 👌 Greeting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Yes, I really did enjoy your reacting and comments to this vid. Hope you´ll do more of Floor and Nightwish masterpieces, I´m sure you won´t regret. You got a new sub, here too. Take care.
Floor can sing anything and she's one of the few who are intressting to listen at. So you have alot to do :) Many video's to watch and learn. Try Phantom Of The Opera, Beste Sanger 2019. The best version .... my thought
Hey girl, you got that quickly! If you really haven't heard Nightwish before, you are in for a lot of treats... Troy the guitarist from the North of England (Workington), is highly sought after, with a lot of folky background. Floor is an absolute gem! :) Yes she is very emotional and draws you into the song. You will get a LOT of suggestions.
Welcome to the nighwish army 👏 Try ghost love score live I wacken, 2013. It’s almost a cliche now but it’s one of the best performances by anyone, ever. Loads more Floor Jansen to listen to. She is probably the most wonderful singer on our planet right now.
Lisa, Floor's smile is mechanical function of her achieving the sound she wants. She smiles a lot anyway because she is a wonderful person. But when it comes to her vocals I've heard her talk about the achieving certain tonal qualities by creating a smile-like facial structure. So, in many cases it's not an emotional expression, but rather a singing technique. Your comment is not the first time I've heard a reactor questioning Floor's "smiling" while singing lyrics not meant to convey happiness.
Hi Elisa, great reaction! I absolutely love this song and the original version is even more amazing......one of my favourites. And you are right......the original version has that folky element to it. I’m sure you already listened to it.....I would love to know what you thought of it. I hope you will be reacting to more Nightwish........there is a lot of choice and they are very diverse. My suggestions would be Shoemaker.......she says this was very challenging due to singing technique......would love your thoughts being a vocal coach. Ghost love score live at Wacken 2013........you will most likely get a ton of requests for this and it is a very epic performance and the most reacted to song on TH-cam Greatest show on earth live at Tampere..........my favourite Nightwish song.......long, epic.....gives me goosebumps every time. Would love a reaction when you have the time! Have a great day!
- "This is acoustic, so I'm wondering if it sounds like what it normally sound like"....Ehh,no,not really...LOL! Nice reaction though. If you want to hear what it normally sounds like, search for Nightwish, Wacken 2013, any song will do. If you want to listen to Floor sing other genres then metal, search for Floor Jansen, Beste Zangers 2018. Many singers seem to like her version of Phantom of the opera. Floor also have a singing masterclass series on TH-cam...
Lisa had the chance to hear their normal sound after this reaction. But they are amazing in whatever they do. Such a talented band. Sorry to hear about Marko.
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Oh, I see you've met the queen. Now you've done it.
Floor Jansen is the best vocalist of my lifetime. Hands down. No competition. She's also an absolute sweetheart. She is God's gift to this world.
Couldn’t agree more
Absolutely no doubt about that.
She one of those rare singers who has perfect pitch and a warm emotional tone that grabs at your insides and twists.
Oh and a 4 octave range doesn't hurt.
Yes Yes!
Just a quick info : When you hear Floor sing and wonder if the way she does things is intentionnal or not, stop wondering, IT IS ;-)
She's a beast at making her voice and diction match the words and the emotions she wants to make you feel...
Great reaction !!
Hello Lisa Grand ! Nightwish fans here, your reaction just appeared on our radar..
Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here in this acoustic session (here only the Dutch singer, Floor Jansen, together with the multi-instrumentalist Troy Donokley from UK) a song from their latest studio album "Human :||: Nature" released in April 2020. This was their only live performance in 2020, due to the pandemic situation.
Also a recent sad news - these days Marco Hietala, the bass player and male singer of the band, announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least - we'll see what the future brings to us.
About the instrumental and vocal added parts (you'll get there, listening their "regular" songs with the full band, most of them performed live in concerts) - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners.
As I saw you enjoyed this delicate performance by our Dutch metal queen, Floor Jansen. I was puzzled at first, knowing your channel reacted to another Nightwish song about 3 months ago, but then it was another reactor. Hope you'll continue on this path.
Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory):
" Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland.
Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. Marco Hietala is the Bassist and vocals .And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition.
Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her.
There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps.
I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol "
Hoping you'll continue this journey with us, I'll drop here a list of songs with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and not as something mandatory):
"Ghost Love Score" live at Wacken 2013 (epic score) th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html
"Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) th-cam.com/video/zz_7OCCQlXs/w-d-xo.html
"Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) th-cam.com/video/pvkYwOJZONU/w-d-xo.html
"Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) th-cam.com/video/1Xi4n8dJcF8/w-d-xo.html
"Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) th-cam.com/video/lQu5QjidHWg/w-d-xo.html
"Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) th-cam.com/video/S8E3L7ggLMM/w-d-xo.html
"Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) th-cam.com/video/05eitd-EA6I/w-d-xo.html
"Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) th-cam.com/video/OvOD6xecph4/w-d-xo.html
"My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) th-cam.com/video/knqeI807ZlY/w-d-xo.html
"Sleeping Sun" live at Tampere 2015 (ballad) th-cam.com/video/rsotlzr9wNw/w-d-xo.html
"The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) th-cam.com/video/Zo8ncK_5kzc/w-d-xo.html
"Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) th-cam.com/video/NhEuAPYm_Ug/w-d-xo.html
"Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) th-cam.com/video/lTvYfLa4Wlk/w-d-xo.html
"Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) th-cam.com/video/wA44tjaP5n0/w-d-xo.html
"I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) th-cam.com/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/w-d-xo.html
"Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) th-cam.com/video/t26r_vAYQ0Q/w-d-xo.html
"Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) th-cam.com/video/AN239Pbqbjo/w-d-xo.html
"7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) th-cam.com/video/XvsfwAPbWXc/w-d-xo.html
And if you want to hear Floor growling :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 th-cam.com/video/DuwY1d-KIss/w-d-xo.html
Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" (this sing is from that album as I said before) - just take a peek to their official playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg.html (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..)
The links presented above are with the current singer of the band, Floor Jansen, since I'm a fan of the recent era of the band, with Floor as the singer. I have nothing against previous singers, but I do not consider myself the most suitable person to give specific recommendations from their repertoires.
** I think it's your place, fans of previous Nightwish eras, to present to the reactors the best recommendations with Tarja Turunen and Anette Olzon, because you know and appreciate them directly. I encourage you to add the best recommendations in the comments. **
That being said, I will add here the message left the other days by an old fan of the band, @Fabrizio Gorla: " To be fair to the old fanbase, you may want to include also some of these songs. Just be fair and don’t make a comparison if you don’t want an open war in your comment section.
* The Tarja era *:
The power of Tarja - Nightwish - Wishmaster [Live] - th-cam.com/video/eJTlH521E6w/w-d-xo.html
The lyrics of this song are a treasure of citations from fantasy books.
The power of Tarja II - Nightwish - End Of All Hope Live at the Summer Breeze festival (2002) - th-cam.com/video/ESlyjQl90p0/w-d-xo.html
A classic revisited - NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera (OFFICIAL LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/tL25rbnvM4o/w-d-xo.html
The old school - Nightwish - 01 Dark Chest Of Wonder (Live End Of An Era 2005 HD) - th-cam.com/video/ROdKrGVVuI8/w-d-xo.html
The first big one - Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/YODCM26JXOY/w-d-xo.html
Mesmerizing - Nightwish - The Siren (DVD End Of An Era) HD - th-cam.com/video/LUy8T_3kieI/w-d-xo.html
@DeeDee80: Gabriel, would be good to add in the Tarja list "Pharaoh Sails To Orion" th-cam.com/video/ZpkH187t5Mk/w-d-xo.html . It's one of the best.
@Fabrizio Gorla: * The Anette era *:
NIGHTWISH: "Scaretale" (OFFICIAL LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/5EmpS8E7d30/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish - Storytime (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/09MTDBb8qro/w-d-xo.html
NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/hTdhXxxWREo/w-d-xo.html
NIGHTWISH - Amaranth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/GdZn7k5rZLQ/w-d-xo.html
* Bonus track *:
Tarja Turunen & Floor Jansen 'Over the hills' MFVF XI Wieze, Belguim 20/10/13 - th-cam.com/video/57WsNYItbSU/w-d-xo.html "
You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order..): th-cam.com/play/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo.html
To understand better the context of this show you should visit also Jenniezelf's YT channel (En subtitled materials): th-cam.com/users/jenniezelf
For entire episodes of the show with En translation, you should check Denise Hofs's DM channel: www.dailymotion.com/xpinkeu/videos
In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us, which you can find on her YT channel th-cam.com/channels/xy4Ijz2QKXXJaREs-isxwA.html - there are already 5 covers there, the first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen" (12 weeks ago, already over 2.103M views), the second - "Alone" from "Heart" , released 10 weeks ago - 933K and counting. Then 8 weeks ago she dropped the third cover, in Dutch: "Is Dit Nou Later" from Stef Bos - already 267K views. Just before Christmas she made a powerful cover of "Ave Maria" - already 245K views. Five weeks ago she added a remastered / remixed version of the first one, "Let It Go" - already 148K. Then three weeks ago she added to the list a powerful cover of "Adagio" by Lara Fabian (!!!) - 298K views now..
Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.
Gabriel: I don't mean to be troublesome but I have always thought the version of "Sleeping Sun" at the Masters of Rock festival 2016 - th-cam.com/video/pVPTUEW1PEM/w-d-xo.html - is better than the one at Tampere. Floor's vocals are a better for that song at that concert, if that's possible. The whole Tampere show is fantastic though. Also, you should probably add "Alpenglow" from Wembley - th-cam.com/video/FrJvKZNEh7g/w-d-xo.html and "Élan" - the OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - th-cam.com/video/zPonioDYnoY/w-d-xo.html to the list. It's also difficult to leave out the Pink Floyd cover / tribute "High Hopes" - th-cam.com/video/UGfKMV5AbMI/w-d-xo.html . Just some thoughts for you. Stay healthy.
@@rudolfo963 I understand you. Maybe I'll find time to make some changes in the list this weekend.
Gabriel, how can I support the Nightwish army?
@@janeverse4555 That's a tough question .. I guess becoming the best version of you, because I think this is the highest quality of Nightwish. Their music helped me see life differently, to get through difficult times more easily. Their major endeavor is imho of resuscitation of humanity within us - this song is a very good example. If you feel and have the opportunity to support them - do it: buy their music and T-shirts, go to their concerts, subscribe to their media channels. Try to understand them as people, watching their interviews and documentaries. Personally, you will win, because they are a unique group of people.
I have the deepest respect for all true fans of the band, because they have opened their hearts to the beauty of Nightwish music, so they have a good and open heart, regardless of their appearance. If you want to know such a group from all over the world directly - please receive my invitation in NightDreamers' Reacticide discord: discord.gg/gK3XDY4
:)
@@gabriel.bardac how beautifully you put that into words. i feel what you mean.
Note: Troy Donockley is NOT the guitarist for Nightwish. He is their multi-instrumentalist. He's usually on stage playing tin whistle, low whistle, uillean pipes, bouzouki, and pretty much everything else that isn't being played by someone else...and singing too.
Straigh Quote from Troys interview:
""Q: What would you like to be able to play that you can’t already (if there is anything!)
A: Ice Hockey !!""
@@MustaLaatta PATRICK: “Is mayonnaise a musical instrument?”
SQUIDWARD: “No, mayonnaise is most definitely NOT a mus-“
TROY: “I can play that.”
Emppu doesn't get enough credit. The man can riff with the best of them. I'd like to see Troy backing him up on some of the heavier songs with a guitar.
@@stubones Translation from Emppu's interview - He does not need to show of anymore with xtra riffs etc. "- "When I was younger, there was a strong need to show off my skills and get going as much as possible, but now one is a bit left out and can go more on song terms. That doctrine has not come all by itself, but has required quite conscious maturation here over the years.""
- so he is a master, but does not search glory on or outside the stage, sing of professiona?
Oh, he does, catch Elvenpath/Elvenjig, they jam together like crazy!
Great reaction!!! You will check "Ghost Love Score" by Nightwish at "Wacken 2013" is the best performance of a symphonic-metal band of all times!!!
This is an ode to empathy. Thanks. Greettings from Argentina
Congratulations on meeting Nightwish and Floor. Everything Floor does is planned and executed to perfection, one of the best singers in the world IMO.
"I'm not sure if it's natural for her, or if she's doing it intentionally."
Yes. Yes, she is.
Welcome to your introduction to the most versatile female singer on the planet . May I suggest the song "Ghost Love Score" live at Wacken 2013 . this song will show you about 10 styles of singing in one song . I promice you will not forget the experience.
Yes.
Whenever she's on stage it is joy; she'll smile. I don't what's wrong with her, but she is happy.
I read somewhere that parts of "How's the Heart" were written by Tuomas as a tribute to Floor, her husband Hannes (drummer for Sabaton), and daughter Freya.
Yup. The lyrics of the second verse loosely follow their story.
Can you believe that she can also growl really deep? I'm not trying to sound like a fanboy but she really can do almost anything! Check out Gabriel's comment for good recommendations, looking forward to more reactions :)
Down to the C2 and even lower M8 😎😎
Singers sing whatever they can, Floor sings whatever she wants. Never forget that
Opera,Folk,Metal,Rock,Pop,Death Growls,Floor does it all...easily😊🤟
Beste Zangers 2019 , the whole series!
Everything Floor does, she means to do just that. Floor is a once-in-a-generation singer who can do ANYTHING. I hope you'll continue with Nightwish and see what she and the full band can do. Each of them are as accomplished as she.
Always lovely seeing someone hear Floor for the first time,so many surprises to go =)
Her voice is so beautiful 😍
Unusual one to start with. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. ;)
And I can assure you you, every damn thing Floor does when she is singing is intentional.
Yes Gabriel will show you the way. You will love so much of what Floor and Nightwish can do. Welcome.
Private Marshall from the Nightwish Army reporting for duty. In my opinion the best female singer on the planet. This is just her and Troy, Troy being a multi talented musician that is in the band "Nightwish," just fooling around. The talent level is off the charts. I think something good for you to do would be to take the journey. Gabriel will help you with that. This is a band best served live. In that acoustic show they also did the song "Nemo." I would listen to Nemo acoustic then Nemo from the Wacken festival 2013. What a show. Welcome and good luck.
Troy's reaction at the end says it all.
Can you imagine what its like to be working with her?
I would mess up so many times just becuase of my reactions to her voice.
Just a quick note on top of what everything everyone else said. You haven't heard Nightwish, you heard the 2 newest band members: Floor Jansen (Netherlands - lead vocals) and Troy Donockley (Wales - multi-instrumentalist and backing vocals). They have been with the band "only" since 2013. :) Yes, please do listen to the full version of this song, and then to the whole Nightwish catalog. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Floor is a vocal powerhouse. THE vocal powerhouse. And Troy is a magician with his instruments. Notice how he makes the guitar take a percussion role in parts of this song.
PATRICK: Is mayonnaise a musical instrument?
SQUIDWARD: No, Patrick, mayonnaise is most definitely NOT a mus--
TROY: ...I can play that.
Actually Kai is the newest member, joined 2015 and become official member last year (or 2019)
❤❤❤ More Nightwish please. Maybe on your channel? Based on your insightful observations here, It is quite possible you are going to love them. Try basically anything from the Wacken 2013 concert to start because you can't go wrong the entire show. Same vocalist as you just saw (Floor Jansen). Many will say Ghost Love Score as the song choice, but there are lots of other great songs. Storytime, Dark Chest of Wonders, Song of Myself, Romanticide, ... ❤❤❤
Great reaction loved it and Welcome to the Nightwish party 😁 I can't wait until you see "Ghost love Score" live from Wacken open air festival 👍 It's gonna blow your mind lol!
Troy and Floor has a wonderful connection, there is so much talent envolved.
Thanks, welcome to Nightwish
I can’t think of a better vocalist on earth right now. Not only can she do just about anything vocally that you can possibly want but every song I listen to that she sings on she uses her voice with artistry, not doing more or less than will service the song and the music. It really is like an instrument to her, she can play whatever she wants to with it and the choices she makes with it elevate the song to another plane, it’s such a joy to listen to her.
What a lovely reaction!!
Thank you 😊
Hi Lisa Grand. That was so lovely reaction. You got it right, Floor is really a very talented singer. She can tell the story of those songs she is singing as you noticed. Wellcome to the world of Nightwish. I'm sure you'll have lots of good experiences to come, enjoy your journey with NW.
Thank you. She is amazing!
I’m happy to see you reacting to Nightwish! Nightwish - Shoemaker next, maybe?
Also, for more ”folky” type of Nightwish, check out Nightwish - Islander (tampere live version!)
Hallo, very good reaction. Now more Nightwish please.Yes ,Floor is a Storyteller. Greetings from northern Germany
Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish.
What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do.
Nightwish really hits you in your hard.
And that's what makes this band so unique.
Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch.
Try Ghost love score Wacken 2013.
Well done Lisa.
Nice explanations go on.
Welcom in the beautiful world of Nightwish. Your reaction and review was really good. You'll get many suggestions of songs very soon. For you as a singer I can recommend Floor Jansen's covers like: Shallow - Lady Gaga, Alone - Heart and released recently Adagio - Lara Fabian. There is also outstanding performance in Phantom of The Opera with Henk Poort in Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. I'm sure you will be delighted couse Floor is one from the best singer ever and trust me this is not just a hard core fan opinion. So, enjoy this amazing journey. Thumb up and sub for you. All the best, Nightwish Army Poland.
Thank you. Yes I've seen a lot of recommendations in the comments already. Thanks for yours too 😁
Welcome the Nightwish journey. Wait til you hear the live concerts! You’ll be hooked in no time. You have a pretty singing voice by the way. I look forward to your next NW reaction.
Thank you! 😁😁
Thank you a great reaction
Wonderful reaction! Keep in mind she is the lead singer of the tightest symphonic metal band on the planet, and she can BELT!! Actually Floor is blessed with amazing talent and the ability and desire to sign anything she chooses. We encourage you to choose any performance from Gabriel's extensive listing and we know you will not be disappointed, but pleasantly surprised by Floor and her band mates. We've just subscribed so we can follow you on what we hope will be a long and enjoyable Nightwish journey. Stay safe and enjoy the ride.
I like that her introduction to them is just with the queen and one of our beautiful little cinnamon rolls.
Congratulated, you have finally found the best performer/singer in the world.
Imagine being SO good at singing or playing an intrument, that you are almost never restricted by your abilities but only by your imagination. That is Floor Jansen for you. She knows exacty what she is doing, and why, at any given time.
Also: I agree that she is singing through a smile, but I actually think that it matches the lyrics and intention of the song perfectly. Yes - there is sadness involved but also hopefullness and optimism. She is sitting by that warm fire, empathicly inviting you to join her and talk about the state of the Heart. Just beautifully written as always by Toumas.
Thanks a lot! For your next one, it would be nice to see you react to Nemo by Nightwish, first the acoustic Planet Rock version and then the live metal version from Wacken 2013 in front of 82000 people. Youll be surprised!
Great reaction you've noticed how Floor can bring songs to life if you watch Adagio you'll see how she uses her facial expressions as well to bring real emotions to the song Keep up both Floor and Nightwish Journey so much fun so much poetry and skill.
Funny enough, though Nightwish is a Finnish band, neither one of these two are Finns. The rest of the band members are. Troy Donockley is from Cumbria, Floor Jansen is Dutch. Floor and Troy, the multi-instrumentalist, became official members of Nightwish in 2013.
The band was founded in 1996 in Kitee Finland. The band founder, leader and main songwriter, composition, lyrics, arrangement, is Tuomas Holopainen a.k.a. Metal Mozart. He writes vast majority of Nightwish songs, about 90-95%.
However Floor sings it is intentional. She is the 3rd and current Nightwish female lead vocalist.
Please do listen to the lyrics video of this song with the whole band. I wouldn't mind if you reacted to it too making comparison between the versions. I prefer the band version, I might be in the minority. A double reaction, both versions, would have been nice. There is no live version with the whole band due to Covid-19.
I really wish you would react to the Nightwish rendition to "The Phantom of the Opera" Helsinki 2005, End of an Era concert, with the Nightwish original female lead vocalist Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala, the bassist, in the role of The Phantom. Tarja's operatic vocals fit the song so well, and Marko, I believe, is going to surprise you, just like many other reactors, with his vocals.
Greetings from Helsinki Finland!
Troy is the Yoko Uno of Nightwish. Tuomas gave whistle boy far to much influence and the band is cracking now. I hope Tuomas kicks the fat hobbit out before more damage is done. Marko felt pushed aside and that's why NW is down a core member.
@@NPK476 I'm not sure how you know how Marko feels, I think I remember him saying that tinfoil hat wearing people are wrong.
@Jouni Marco didn't sing on the new album or have songwriting credits, Toumas has a history of throwing former band members under the bus...just wait.
@@NPK476 But of course. Go troll elsewhere please.
@@Muschelschubs3r So because I think the new album is trash and the band is cracking I'm a troll?
Actually these two are from Holland(singer) and England (guitarist), she can sing anything from heavy rock to opera, and he also plays pipes, Irish bagpipes, bouzouki etc etc Worth listening to original version on the album Human II Nature which is an amazing one.
Thank You for this reaction. You will find, that there is a mighty Nightwish "Army" to support You here. It is all in good spirit, though. :)
Floor is recognized as one of the most talented and trained vocalists of our time in her genre(s), so if You ever have doubts about wether or not her notes or intonations are intentional, They are! She does nothing halfway, and works harder than most for the music. That is for the music to shine, not for herself. She is actually a very humble and gratious person.
Welcome to the rabbit hole.
Oh, btw: 5 oct: d3-d6, with a profound rasp and even growl.....
Yes, we have seen so much great support and commentary from the Nightwish "Army". Is that what Nightwish fans are officially called? Some of our other reactors have reacted to Nightwish as well.
Thank you for the support and information.
@@Collabstreet The Nightwish Army is not a formal club or a title You earn. We, who adore this band, take the time to appreciate the stories behind the songs and in our own way an capability is interested in how and why the harmonies and the tracks in general are made, and who the guys are.
Tuomas, the main writer is called Metal Mozart, i guess you can see why, and the members all have their own role in the songs. As i see it, the band as a whole play for the band. I mean, they all play for the better of the song. They are all far above average musicians, but it is important that the song sounds as good as possible, more than it is to show individual excellence. They do that as well, in the right time and place.
Last but not least, they are a fans band. They do not take us for granted, they are stille humbeled and greatful, joking and interacting with the fans. Allways. Floor had a bad day mentally on stage, she still feels bad about it, for the best of it, i can not see or here anything wrong from that concert.
Just an example.
@@Collabstreet Btw. Check Gabriels comment. He is allways helpful in "initiating" new listeners.
Hi Lisa: I really liked your reaction!
Thank you so much 🙏
All nightwish songs are cleaver and stories to my opinion. I hope you'll do more reaction from nightwish, thnx for the nice reaction!
It's about tenderness, giving space to people in situations we can not imagine. It's also about how to deal in this world giving life to a new born human. That's about the words and meaning.
About the quality? Nightwish is greatest on combining music styles and real importance of the lyrcs. With best performances life!
Floor doesn’t just sing, she tells the story behind each song she performs. More Nightwish, please. 🤟🏻
NASA (Nightwish Army Scottish Allegiance) now you have had a taste of our Valkyrie Queen you have no idea of the Rabbit Hole you have uncovered! Best female vocalist on the Planet (I am 62 and I've heard no one better than Floor)…. I see Gabriel the NA Torch Bearer and Herald has already posted, follow his playlist you can't go wrong! Greetings from Scotland.
Great, great reaction/interpretation of the song. Hope you listen to more Nightwish with us. Cheers!
Thank you. Afterwards I listened to the live version with the rest of the band. I finally heard what symphonic metal meant lol. I think it sounds great !
great reaction ....Floor is one of the best feminin vocals of this time .....every song from her is and with her is great.....i love her
Lisa , Floor Jansen is Dutch & the 3rd,current & final vocalist of Nightwish,their song Ghost Love Score from the Wacken 2013 concert on YT is the most reacted to song on YT with top reactors getting 2.5 Million views, largest & most passionate fanbase on YT, GLS is a great example of symphonic metal ,cheers !
NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) : Wacken 2013, : th-cam.com/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/w-d-xo.html
she has on YT from Beste Zangers 2019 her version of Shallow, Phantom of The Opera, & recent covers of Adagio,Ave Maria,Alone (Heart),& Let it Go from Frozen, and O mio babino caro from several yrs ago .
Very much enjoyed your observations, thanks!
Thank you 😊
Great reaction welcome to the family you will be blown away with Floors voice enjoy your in for a long ride
In Floor‘s singing is never anything unintended.
! Attention ! You're about to fall down the extent Nightwish rabbit hole.
As you already might sense, you don't necessarily need to like Metal music at all, to enjoy Nightwish' symphonic, opera, metal compositions....sometimes even with medieval or folk-like touch. They always invent themself anew, while the composer went through different periods in life. They didn't stop to evolve, so their different albums always brought something new.
Expect to watch grandmaster musicians when you see them playing live in concert.
Unfortunately their planned tour for this album in 2020 needed to be postponed, so their last live records from the "Decades tour (1996-2018)" was more about a compilation of their older songs, adapted with their current singer, Floor Jansen, who joined Nightwish in 2012.
Love your reaction, and you are simply a lovely lady,
Hi Lisa, nice reaction. Floor is just a wonderful story-teller and able to convey emotions in so many styles. From hard, heavy metal, opera, folk or straight rock, she is the most versatile female voice that I might have ever heard. Her tone, power and textures are top quality. She is so good, particularly live. Nightwish is, of course, much bigger than just Floor and Troy here but check out anything from their legendary concert at Wacken, Germany in 2013.
Hey Lisa, I enjoyed your reaction. You've just stumbled on a one off band that boasts (probably) the best singer in the world right now. They have a vast array of emotions and styles and there aren't any poor songs in their entire canon. Enjoy the journey...there's a really strong fan base out there that'll join you on the way.
Thank you. Yes I've noticed that their fans are very knowledgeable and dedicated. I think that's so cool. I'm getting a lot of suggestions of other songs to listen to! 😁😁
What a lovely reaction! Right about the vibe and quality...
This is a very simple and safe introduction to Nightwish and Floor. From here you have an entire galaxy of the best you will ever hear. Jump in.
Interesting entrance to Nightwish as it is not typical of their usual style as it is an unplugged version. What it does emphasise is the musical storytelling that characterises their music, the brilliance of Floor as a singer and emotional connection that the music engenders. Hope you will check out some of their unfiltered tracks. Troy( the guitarist) is a hugely talented multi instrumentalist who specialises in historic instruments. He is not a bad singer himself. They also have a third singer Marco, who is the bassist and in recent albums the three have worked on some great harmony work.
You have just met Floor ,the most amazing singer in the world. She can sing anything and gives chills and goosebumps called Floorgasms. She is dutch and Troy from cumbria(UK) is the multi instrumentalist from the band (Tuomas Kai and Emppu and Marco are finnish) .
You will become addicted to the band Nightwish and all the side projects of these incredible individuals.Enjoy your journey down the rabbithole that is Love and Acceptance of everyone fortunate enough to discover them .
Thank you! More great voice and shocks?? Nightwish "Devil and Deep Dark Ocean" Buenos Aires live (good quality audio and video).
Just to add to others comments (albeit belatedly), I think Floor’s approach speaks to the underlying hope, that we can make things better ❤
Nice reaction. I love seeing people watching floor for the first time. Enjoy what you will see next...I suggest Beste Zinger Shallow before discovering the rest of the band.
Vocal champ..... My Queen Goddess casually mass healing people.... whom I serve Floorever!
Ohoh you are about to go on a journey.... I see Gabriel already commented to your reaction video... no more words needed then. He is the library you need to nightwish 🥰😁
Welcome to NW. No disrespect in anyway to yourself ( I do not know your music), but Floor Jansen is, in my opinion, is the greatest allround singer EVER. She simply can do it all. Watch Nightwish and be in awe of her versitility
Hello from Brazil.
I liked the react.
As for Floor's smile: I believe she is using the musculature of her face to modulate the sound she wants in pronunciation (singing).
"The second verse for me is very special, where Tuomas wrote" We met where the cliff greets the sea ", reference to my encounter with the love of my life. And he continues: “Now there’s one who came from me”, who is my daughter: “A child of love, another tale”. As soon as he told me that, he brought me to tears and he still does when I talk about it, because it is very touching and heart-melting ” - Floor Jansen (on Metal Talks).
High there, Gabriel said it all just follow his comment and you will blow away by Nightwish enjoy and have fun......get ready for the Nightwish army and start reading the comment because there will be a lot of them...grtz from the Netherlands
lovely reaction,, appreciate your feelings
Floor Jansen is the vocalist you saw in this clip. She has a classical vocal background education and can sing any style she likes from jazz to opera high to growling low. Believe me when i tell you you have not even scratched the surface yet of what she's capable of. 😉😊
This was a great reaction, I loved your insight!
yes a deep feel of melancholy not sad per se.
Good reaction! The band is amazing. Nightwish Army is all over the world 🇧🇷 Floor Jansen is technically flawless and a great storyteller.
Always awesome hearing the Bard and the Goddess of Metal singing together this song.
She has it all, power, versatility, stamina, agility, pure sound etc.
Troy is English and Floor is Dutch. ( name derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring Flora)
Nice reaction
3:46 Wait, what?! That was pretty good Pog
Hi and thank you for a wonderful reaction.
You have come across my favorite band of all time. I’ve been a fan if them since -98.
As many will till you this singer, Floor Jansen, is something really special.
She is nothing short of a siren who sucks the listener in with her stellar vocals. She has a talent that has been honed to perfection that lets her flawlessly change vocal styles whenever ans however she wants. Ahe can basically sing anything.
If you want to see her really shine and also get to hear theactual band and get a taste of symphonic metal you should react to Ghost Love Score from Wacken Open Air 2013. Many will give you this suggestion and it ia good reaon for it.
I wont say more but please react to it, it would make me so happy!
See you in your next video! 🙂
Soup kitchen goes over there, Horses yonder in that field and tents for the Nightwish Army go on that plot of land. 🎶👌
Right.....you wokeup the Nightwish army so get ready for a fantastic NIGHTWISH experiance , band from Finland , singer from the Netherlands and a guy who can play lots of instruments from GB.
She is a master of mixing. After the non acoustic you should go for floor’s holy trinity: “ghost love score” (from Wacken 2013), “the poet and the pendulum” and “the greatest show on earth”. Then “your is an empty hope” can give you the full spectrum of her vocal abilities.
Everything Floor does is intentional. She is just the master of versatility.
You've just stumbled on your new favourite band. You just don't know it yet😉
Hi from very damp Berkshire.
Wonderful Video, you will soon be invaded by the rest of the Nightwish Army (name of their fans) one of us will give you a full rundown on the band and their history.
The first suggestion will be look at Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 you will be able to understand the full band and the full width of Floor the main singers voice range.
Just realized someone on this channel also did Ghost Love Score so Instead there are plenty of other wonderful songs to listen to as well!!!! Cheers!
Nightwish army, phoenix az chapter reporting for duty!
Lisa.....Enjoyed your reaction, thank you. I see Gabriel has given you the history and your road map through the world of Nightwish. Are you going to be surprised when you react to other NW songs, I can't wait hear your takes on the structure and arrangement of the songs. Welcome and enjoy.
It is not a song people choose to get introduced to NW, however, you did, so welcome to NW army and meeting God Tier Vocalist Floor
Really enjoyed this reaction, for you unused to metal Ghost Love Score might be the best introduction to Floor in her full, awsome glory! Subbed and liked, hope you keep going down the Nightwish rabbithole, musically there's literally nothing like them out there now. They write music in a way that paints pictures and emotions more effectively then any other band I have ever heard!
Such a wicked song and such a nice reaction.
You listen to the musical queen of the Netherlands, and the multi instrument player of Scotland, Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley, both members of the Finis Nightwish, mostly symphonic metal, with Keltic influence, the leader of the band and founder is Tuomas Holopain, the Modern Mozart of this time.
Example is their latest dubbel album, Human and Nature.
The band is my greatest musical discovery, I know them unfortunately just since last year.
But enjoyable a lot to catch up 👌
Greeting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Yes, I really did enjoy your reacting and comments to this vid.
Hope you´ll do more of Floor and Nightwish masterpieces,
I´m sure you won´t regret. You got a new sub, here too. Take care.
Floor Jansen the Queen of singing!! 👑😍❤
Floor can sing anything and she's one of the few who are intressting to listen at. So you have alot to do :) Many video's to watch and learn. Try Phantom Of The Opera, Beste Sanger 2019. The best version .... my thought
Hey girl, you got that quickly!
If you really haven't heard Nightwish before, you are in for a lot of treats...
Troy the guitarist from the North of England (Workington), is highly sought after, with a lot of folky background.
Floor is an absolute gem! :)
Yes she is very emotional and draws you into the song.
You will get a LOT of suggestions.
Welcome to the nighwish army 👏
Try ghost love score live I wacken, 2013. It’s almost a cliche now but it’s one of the best performances by anyone, ever. Loads more Floor Jansen to listen to. She is probably the most wonderful singer on our planet right now.
Yeah..... be prepared to be amazed every time she opens her mouth.
Duly noted. We haven't been disappointed yet.
Hi you discovered the two members of Nightwish who are not from Finland, Floor Jansen the singer is Dutch, Troy the guitar player is from England
Lisa, Floor's smile is mechanical function of her achieving the sound she wants. She smiles a lot anyway because she is a wonderful person. But when it comes to her vocals I've heard her talk about the achieving certain tonal qualities by creating a smile-like facial structure. So, in many cases it's not an emotional expression, but rather a singing technique. Your comment is not the first time I've heard a reactor questioning Floor's "smiling" while singing lyrics not meant to convey happiness.
Hi Elisa, great reaction! I absolutely love this song and the original version is even more amazing......one of my favourites. And you are right......the original version has that folky element to it. I’m sure you already listened to it.....I would love to know what you thought of it.
I hope you will be reacting to more Nightwish........there is a lot of choice and they are very diverse.
My suggestions would be
Shoemaker.......she says this was very challenging due to singing technique......would love your thoughts being a vocal coach.
Ghost love score live at Wacken 2013........you will most likely get a ton of requests for this and it is a very epic performance and the most reacted to song on TH-cam
Greatest show on earth live at Tampere..........my favourite Nightwish song.......long, epic.....gives me goosebumps every time. Would love a reaction when you have the time!
Have a great day!
- "This is acoustic, so I'm wondering if it sounds like what it normally sound like"....Ehh,no,not really...LOL! Nice reaction though. If you want to hear what it normally sounds like, search for Nightwish, Wacken 2013, any song will do. If you want to listen to Floor sing other genres then metal, search for Floor Jansen, Beste Zangers 2018. Many singers seem to like her version of Phantom of the opera. Floor also have a singing masterclass series on TH-cam...
Lisa had the chance to hear their normal sound after this reaction. But they are amazing in whatever they do. Such a talented band. Sorry to hear about Marko.
Here for the Nightwish reaction. You've only touched the surface with this band and Floor Jansen.