Can you imagine, the best voice in the world as backing vocal? I am always amazed that after this song, Marco gracefully takes his position on stage with such a humble and decent posture, Everyone loves Marco. He is amazing. Twas perfect for the band. The new basist is ok, but he will never replace Marco's place in the band. He can play, but will never lift up to Marco.
Hi Nina, I saw a great NW army commenter suggest a little Floor detour (which always leads back to Nightwish, so don't worry..). It's a song called "Shallow". You may have heard of it ;) Floor put her own spin on it during the legendary 2019 season of the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (best singers, but also 'dear singers'). Her surprising appearance in that show blew everyone away: fellow singers, presenter, tv audience. It basically launched her solo career. Anyhew, here goes. I'll give you the exact search title, since your channel's filter settings seem to preclude direct links. The version I refer to will give you the lovely before & after chat (English subbed!), which provides both context to the song and also some idea of what this show is all about. Title: "Floor Jansen - Shallow (2019) + intro and outro (With eng subtitles)" .. Cheers from Amsterdam!
I wonder if Aeryon - The Day that the World Breaks Down, is on your list at all. Showcase of 11 singers in a prog piece, (warning 13 minute song,) including some familiar faces.
Nina, it’s so great to watch your reactions and when it’s Nightwish that’s a home run for me. Translation of Marko’s remarks right before the chorus. Marko: “So if I play the chorus, you’ll sing along right?” Audience: “Yeahhhhhhh!” Marko: “You will?” Audience: “Yeahhhhhh!” Marko: “Okay, so we’re gonna do it.”
Nightweasels may take a break, but they ALWAYS come back to support each other. Note the look on Floor's face at the end ... so proud of her "big brother". The super-power of this band is love ... they always put the other one first. A Marco composition with lyrical help from Tuomas. Always love your reaction, Nina!
Nina I love your channel, I don't know if you know that our Floor really needs our prayers, she was diagnosed with breast cancer about 3 weeks ago and was operated on last 10/27/22 but she is fine, but we will send you a lot of positive energy, and that she recover as soon as possible, a kiss from Brazil;
It is sad that he left Nightwish but I'm sure it was a very well-thought-out decision, I wish him the best and I hope he will get back one day, he and Floor singing together was something magical for me.
Check out Marco's interview with Chaoszine about why he left Nightwish and the diagnosis and how he is getting better and starting to come back slowly. th-cam.com/video/ZKClkDme728/w-d-xo.html
In case you don't know yet, Marco formed a band called Tarot back in 1982 with his brother. He also released his first solo album "Mustan Sydämen Rovio" , or in english "Pyre Of The Black Heart" last year. Tha album can be found both in Finnish and in English". I recommend the song "The Voice Of My Father".
Your Nightwish reactions continue to be among the most conpelling (if not THE most compelling) I’ve ever seen … and I’ve seen a lot of Nightwish reactions. Thank you!
Hi Nina, greetings from a fellow UK Nightwish fan It is worth going back and seeing Marko's smile when he hears the rest of the band join in. The other thing worth noticing is the look of joy and the applause Floor gives Marko when he comes back to the stage, she looks so happy that he is getting all of the attention for a change, and she looks proud too As for Marko, who wouldn't want Floor Jansen as their backing singer! 😊
Never tire of seeing reactions to this beautiful song. Marco is the only singer who could possibly have Floor as his backup, they sing so well together. Their smiles at the end say it all, those weasels stick together.
I'm so happy that you did this reaction!! You do a wonderful job with these!! I'd say next could be: Nightwish - 7 Days To The Wolves LIVE at Wembley Arena (you'll see a "more fierce Floor") Nightwish - Cover/Tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes LIVE (Marko lead vocal) Nightwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope (LIVE) Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem LIVE at Buenos Aires (it represents/portraits the heart of Nightwish) Nightwish - Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean LIVE at Buenos Aires Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red (LIVE at Wembley Arena and Marko lead vocal) [Of course, Links from Gabriel!]
This was the song that brought me to Nightwish and is always a favourite to hear. It was hearing Floor singing with them that brought me back to Nightwish.
Marko has the soul of a fireside folk singer. Quite a talented and versatile voice. Such a great duet and he has the best backup vocalist on the planet!
To see Marco, I believe at his finest, watch him sing the character of the phantom, with Nightwish’ first singer, Tarja. Phantom of the Opera.. a different era in the bands time, just as wonderful
Lovely reaction and insight as always. I so look forward to your videos because I will be entertained and educated at the same time. I have read that Floor's smile and laughter at the end is because Marko's vocal at the end changed from what they had rehearsed and Floor had to adjust on the fly to match him. My favorite Marko song is While your Lips are Still Red live at Wembley. You get to hear Marko in an vulnerable and emotional place in his vocals and gorgeous harmonies with Floor. The lyrics are a lovely tribute to innocent, young love.
The song is about a lonely lighthouse keeper. Marko's double neck, 'The Beast', is a custom Warwick bass with Framus guitar. (Both brand names are owned by the same company) 'This' is Troy's Irish Low Whistle. The music was brought from Marko's previous band ,Tarot. Tuomas heard him playing it one day, and decided it would make a great song. They finished the music together and Tuomas wrote the lyrics. The cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes will give you more of what Marko can do on lead vocals.
Hi there, I am new to your channel but really liked the video. I just wanted to share this not well known fact about Marco Hietala, he is actually the grandpa of Finnish metal scene through the band he is the front man of a band called Tarot that was one of the first three metal bands in Finland.
Nina, I just found your reaction channel, and I am happy to see you're doing Nightwish. I believe that anyone blessed with the gift of music---as you are---can truly appreciate the magic these artists create. I know you're in the UK (USA for me), and I suspect you can more likely relate to the fact that only one of the members of Nightwish is a native speaker of English. These are amazingly gifted musicians, and their personal interactions have a way of communicating the music with the visuals they present during live performances. Tuomas Holopainen is nothing short of a musical genius. A modern-day Mozart. Once he joined forces with Floor, the Earth trembled under my feet. Thanks for the video.
I really like how you pick out parts and play them on the piano, it really adds to the reaction I think. I think there are two Nightwish songs from when Annette Olsen was the singer that you might like. Two totally different songs to each other as well. If you were to react to them I would suggest doing the studio versions as what I've seen of her live wasn't the greatest to be honest. The first is Slow, Love, Slow that always gives me vibes of one of those old Film Noir detective movies when they are in some kind of jazz club. The other is also one I think you'd absolutely love called Scaretale - I've seen it described as Disney meets Metal which isn't a bad description 😄 She gives a great singing performance in it as some kind of mad dark Disney Queen.
In case you weren't aware, the low whistle is played by the sixth band member, Troy Donockley, a multi instrumentalist from England. You will find him playing so many different instruments on some of the songs and singing backing vocals. Including whistles, Uilleann pipes, bouzouki, acoustic and electric guitars picked, plucked and using E-bow plus others !!
This is one I was expecting so much from you, is one of my favorite songs of Nightwish and Marko is a beast, very underrated and is a shame he isnt anymore
Yours is probably the best reaction I've ever seen to this song, and I've seen a lot of them, true surprise throughout. And now you've met Troy, with his low whistle in this case. Troy is the Brit in the band and you should see him with his pipes 😜
If you like Marco’s voice, you should listen to his solo album, the beautiful song Isäni ääni in Finnish. There is an English version but the Finnish version is just so beautiful.
As a Finn I have often thought that the lyrics of song was inspired by our song Vanhojapoikia viiksekkäitä. Similar "old man tired of the world" feeling. Marko has been rocking since the 80's. One of the first Finnish Metal Rockers.
Loved your reaction, Nina! This is a wonderful live performance. There's a really cool, atmospheric, visually stunning music video for this song too, which is well worth a watch in your own time. You'll also get to see/hear a little of the previous female singer, Anette, on the backing vocals. Hope you continue with this great Nightwish journey.
Not only became Nightwish one of my favourite Groups, but Marko bekame one of my alltime favourite male voices. Try „High Hopes“ from Nightwish and you‘ll be on 🔥
I see this video was done about a year ago, I'm a 73-year-old gentleman who is really enjoying Night Wish. I came across a video of the production of The Islander video that Marko and Tuomas wrote it based on Finnish Mythology with a steampunk twist. It reminded me of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Your analysis is spot on.
I love the song taikatalvi that Marko sings. It's from the movie Imaginaerum. Very underrated in my opinion. You should react to it. One of my favourites as is The Islander here.
Marko is absolutely amazing... if you havent you should check the cover he/nightwish did of Pink Floyd's HIGH HOPES. his solo stuff and with his own band Tarot or Northern Kings really hope he comes back to music even if its just as a solo artist.
Hi Nina! I have just discovered your channel and I loved all Nightwish reactions! I`ve been a Nightwish fan for many years and saw them live here in Brazil a month ago. I would love to see you react to "The poet and the Pendulum" live at Wembley in 2016. It is such a powerful and emotional performance ❤🔥
Thanks Nina! Love your genuine reactions and you have a lovely accent too 😊 that Tampere show was my first NW experience..what a show you should do all songs..no pressure though 😉😁
Hi Nina! I like your Nightwish reactions very much! And this song, i like Marcos singing but i love when Floor and Marco sings together. Who other can say he had Floor as a background singer? 😉 I can't wait for your next NW reaction, maybe the Wacken '13 show opener "Dark Chest of Wonders" next? I wish you a great week Nina and see you next time. Greetings from Vienna! Bye!
one of my NW favorites as an awesome change of pace, and Marko shines. best rock band in 40 years. thanks for the video from Colorado. also hard to see his shine when standing next to a super nova
Marco needs a T shirt that says "Floor Jenson is my back-up singer." To understand the lyrics better, check out the music video for this song. To hear more of Marco's amazing voice, try "High Hopes", "Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red", or "Phantom of the Opera."
This was probably just before they played the greatest show on earth, which is also played at dusk in tampere (though the wembley version also fantastic). Its the last of the "big 3" (ghost love score and the poet and the pendulum being the first two).
marko is a beast, there is no doubt about that, his departure from nightiwsh a few years ago is a real shame, marko has collaborated with other bands due to his great vocal talent, such as "delain", it is also symphonic metal: "Delain ft. Marco Hietala - The Gathering - Masters of Rock 2017" or my favorite: "DELAIN feat. Marco Hietala - Nothing Left (Live) | Napalm Records"
Nightwish is a Master of atmosphere. Marko is a true Viking !!! Floor steps back out of the spotlight during a lot of songs. Guitar solos, Marko singing, Troy playing the pipes, whatever it is, Floor steps back from the mic out of the spotlight, while the others have their moment. Floor is a team player. She has said on multiple occasions that Tuomas makes Nightwish run, not her. AND, here is something to add the list : First from Marko : MARKO HIETALA - Stones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/ifc3gBsM6B0/w-d-xo.html And Floor's collaboration with Tobias : TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA - Misplaced Among The Angels (feat. Floor Jansen) (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/RRG0DO1YFic/w-d-xo.html NWSU 🤘😎🤘.
Amazing performance and amazing reaction. Loved how you enjoyed every little.surprize in there... I would recommend bless the.child from Wachen 2013 and Ghetsemane from live in Buenos Aires 2018. They are amazing... I's curious to find out why do they make me feel so cool while listening to them. Daniel from Romania here. Thank you Nina!
Always floored by Floor’s humbleness and how she never Takes Over a performance. Always playing Her Part and leaving room for the other voices and instruments. In this, Marlo’s song, she accents it perfectly with her backing vocals. Look at how she smiles in his direction. It is clear that she finds great joy in Marlo’s Moment.
Marco wrote the music for this, decided it didn't fit with his other projects, showed it to Toumas and Toumas wrote the lyrics (I'm sure Marco helped.)
More Marko? Top choice, how about their Pink Floyd tribute, High Hopes (End of an Era)? Or there are numerous brilliant duets with Floor (Ghost River and Song of Myself from Wacken, I Want My Tears Back and Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean from Buenos Aires, Yours Is An Empty Hope and While Your Lips are Still Red from Wembley). I could go on!
That's Floor... Whipping up the energy and go full power in the last phrases. And Marco does great along her. Now this song (and When your lips are still red) originally had Marco on lead vocals and Anette on backing. Floor replaced Anette so she took over the backings. But she would never miss the occasion to play around with the vocals and create magic. Marco really was her mate with that.
Marko is a great singer, o man than with Floor...High Hopes is a great song to discover the voice of Marko ( a tribute to Pink Floyd) Greets from eastern Netherlands Nina, love your Nightwish reactions...#BeSafe❤👍
Not an Performance to stun, but just to take you on an Journey. I was asked two Times, how to define Metal Music , and i just answers, Marco H. 2010 to 2020. One get it, one dont:). Great indeep many stop recap, just lovely, when youn do Nightwish, always an positive and entertaining as educating Expirience. Stay Healthy NWA BAvaria North
For Marko i suggest reacting to Tarot :Tides, my favorite among songs from his previous band where he was lead singer, and if you have not allready checked it, the Nightwish cover of Phantom of the Opera with their first singer Tarja (and yes Marko sings the Phantom with a lovely twist).
Looking forward to your inevitable look at some of Marko's solo work - Pyre of the Black Heart. The entire album is excellent, perhaps "stones" or "song of my father" (so you know where his voice came from)....
Said it before. When Floor backs you up, you don't get a back fill, but a mountain to stand on and project to heaven. Floor is a great singer at pretty much everything , including helping and supporting. Her ego IS the music.
In thus case Marco wrote the music, Tuomas supplied the lyrics. For the ultimate Marco lead vocals with Nightwish, High Hopes live from Hartwall Arena in 2005. Also, I don't think I have seen anyone react to Marco singing Taikatalvi (Magic Winter, roughly) - short but wonderful (although in Finnish).
You mentioned Marko's comfort in front of the crowd...Notice when the song is over...he just walks back and gets ready for the next song... Suggestion- Look up "Northern Kings"...He's still out there
The Bass player Marko Hietala's original first band was “Tarot” and he is the Lead Singer & Bass player of the band. Marko has all the time been playing with them as a side Project for Nightwish. The 20 year young Marko sings/plays in “Tarot - Wings of Darkness - 1986”: th-cam.com/video/VimogVM3i9Y/w-d-xo.html (NO BEARD AT ALL YET). As a comparison more mature Marko sings the same song on 2006 "TAROT - Wings Of Darkness (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/xD1q21dr8tw/w-d-xo.html " (The Familiar Beard on). Also Marko sings with awesome voice technique showing Nightwish actually has/had for 20 years (Marko left NW on 2021) two Lead Singer capable great voices having singers "Tarot - Tides (Live) - th-cam.com/video/3X9lLP7eHW0/w-d-xo.html ". From Nightwish songs he sings lead the best example would be “Nightwish - The Islander (Live At Tampere Finland 2015) - th-cam.com/video/Zo8ncK_5kzc/w-d-xo.html ) and also "Nightwish - High Hopes" (cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes song" - th-cam.com/video/4oEDnVeYYyM/w-d-xo.html.
Excellent reaction! I recall the first time I saw this video, full of it's surprises. My thought at the time was: 'Is there anything these people can't do?' Many thanks, Nina! BTW, there's an excellent video of 'Weak Fantasy' at this same show. You'll see Marko in that one using both necks of the double neck bass/guitar he was using on Islander. Weak Fantasy is much more intense and everybody shines, especially Kai on drums.
Nina , the second part of dialogue which is with no subtitles goes like this ... Marko says to the crowd... " If I play the chorus , you will go within, aren't you? Ok... lets play it. " He speaks in pure Finnish ! The song is a bomb! Originally sang by Annete Olzon. Here Floor gets aside , as a back up singer , the blending of the voices are magical.
There are a few more I think you could react before Poet, but i think you are ready if thats the one you wanna tackle next, Its a piece of arte you'll love. I also would recommend you How's the Heart, Wishmaster and Dead Boy's Poem Other metal bands I recommend to react you'll probably like: Kamelot Within Temptation Epica Sonata Arctica
I would love it if you did "While Your Lips Are Still Red" at Wembly. I get the love for this one, " but to me "While Your Lips Are Still Red" is a better song and a better vocal performance. I don't see it recommended nearly often enough.
Loved your reaction! Have subbed to you. I must say that my request for you is mind blowing, Please try this 4TH IMPACT sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water (So Hyang Version)".
I really love this live version of this song, even more than album version, actually I don't ever prefer studio version over live version when it comes to Nightiwsh. I think this is one of the main reasons why they have a very passionate following, their live stuff are almost always better than the studio version. You'll almost never have someone suggest to please react to the studio version of a certain song.
Great reaction! I'm always here for a return to Nightwish! Might I request/suggest a reaction to LiSA? Any of her performances on First Take would be wonderful, as most of them it is just her and a piano, which would be amazing for you but also wonderful to see. One of the top voices in the world, in my opinion. Hard to pick from between Gurenge, Homura and Unlasting. LiSA's superpower is the intensity and emotion she can carry in her singing, so I lean towards Homura. All are amazing.
The Nightwish journey continues! I am so impressed with Marko’s vocal 🎶 What next, what next?
Can you imagine, the best voice in the world as backing vocal? I am always amazed that after this song, Marco gracefully takes his position on stage with such a humble and decent posture, Everyone loves Marco. He is amazing. Twas perfect for the band. The new basist is ok, but he will never replace Marco's place in the band. He can play, but will never lift up to Marco.
Hi Nina, I saw a great NW army commenter suggest a little Floor detour (which always leads back to Nightwish, so don't worry..). It's a song called "Shallow". You may have heard of it ;)
Floor put her own spin on it during the legendary 2019 season of the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (best singers, but also 'dear singers'). Her surprising appearance in that show blew everyone away: fellow singers, presenter, tv audience. It basically launched her solo career.
Anyhew, here goes. I'll give you the exact search title, since your channel's filter settings seem to preclude direct links. The version I refer to will give you the lovely before & after chat (English subbed!), which provides both context to the song and also some idea of what this show is all about. Title: "Floor Jansen - Shallow (2019) + intro and outro (With eng subtitles)" .. Cheers from Amsterdam!
„Devil and the deep dark ocean“ from Buenos Aires!
Floor does really crazy things, everyone! gets wild, Marko becomes vocally Hannibal Lecter, …
I wonder if Aeryon - The Day that the World Breaks Down, is on your list at all. Showcase of 11 singers in a prog piece, (warning 13 minute song,) including some familiar faces.
@@Willifrex I concur
Marko: "I have Floor as my backup singer.." 😁🤘
Nina, it’s so great to watch your reactions and when it’s Nightwish that’s a home run for me. Translation of Marko’s remarks right before the chorus.
Marko: “So if I play the chorus, you’ll sing along right?”
Audience: “Yeahhhhhhh!”
Marko: “You will?”
Audience: “Yeahhhhhh!”
Marko: “Okay, so we’re gonna do it.”
Thank you for your lovely comment and for helping me out with the translation there 😊
Nightweasels may take a break, but they ALWAYS come back to support each other. Note the look on Floor's face at the end ... so proud of her "big brother". The super-power of this band is love ... they always put the other one first. A Marco composition with lyrical help from Tuomas. Always love your reaction, Nina!
How many singers in the world can say they had Floor Jansen as backing vocal? Marko can. 😄👨🏻🎤
After "Harvest", from the last album, Troy can say it as well.
@@guiluismelo And in the Carpenter from the Decades tour
Simone Simons can lol
Tobias Sammet can, as can Marcela Bovio, and a lot of others...
Quite a few, every vocalist at Star One live shows for starters :)
I think one of the things I love about Nightwish is they are all there for the music… the music comes first.
One of so many magic moments from Nightwish captured for others to enjoy forever.
Nina I love your channel, I don't know if you know that our Floor really needs our prayers, she was diagnosed with breast cancer about 3 weeks ago and was operated on last 10/27/22 but she is fine, but we will send you a lot of positive energy, and that she recover as soon as possible, a kiss from Brazil;
It is sad that he left Nightwish but I'm sure it was a very well-thought-out decision, I wish him the best and I hope he will get back one day, he and Floor singing together was something magical for me.
Check out Marco's interview with Chaoszine about why he left Nightwish and the diagnosis and how he is getting better and starting to come back slowly. th-cam.com/video/ZKClkDme728/w-d-xo.html
@@billmorrison8292 Nice to know :)
He's also bringing back the Northern Kings!
I miss Marco but can wish him nothing but happiness due to the amount of happiness he has given me.
You've got to do Nightwish version (tribute) of "High Hopes" for more Marco...an absolutely breathtaking performance.
I most definitely concur!
I concur 🤘🤘🤘
oh yes , so good
Yes, this, one of my favourites
Oh yes, yes indeed
In case you don't know yet, Marco formed a band called Tarot back in 1982 with his brother. He also released his first solo album "Mustan Sydämen Rovio" , or in english "Pyre Of The Black Heart" last year. Tha album can be found both in Finnish and in English". I recommend the song "The Voice Of My Father".
Great song. I prefer it in finnish, even though I don't understand finnish at all.
@@Un4Given71 I Concur, so much more in the Finnish version,
Yay! I was in a Marko mood today. My favorite male vocalist!
This song gives me actual chills every time. Floor and Marco are easily my favorite vocal duo.
I have unbridled respect for this man No bow. No hugs. Just a little walk into the sunset. It's lovely to see Marko have a moment in the sun here.
Beautiful warm song. Marco and Floor was arguably the best harmony duo in metal. Tuomas could not have wished for more. 💔💔💔💔
Your Nightwish reactions continue to be among the most conpelling (if not THE most compelling) I’ve ever seen … and I’ve seen a lot of Nightwish reactions. Thank you!
it doesn't hurt that Nina could portray the Princess in a remake of The Princess Bride
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me! Thank you for joining me on this journey :)
Hi Nina, greetings from a fellow UK Nightwish fan
It is worth going back and seeing Marko's smile when he hears the rest of the band join in. The other thing worth noticing is the look of joy and the applause Floor gives Marko when he comes back to the stage, she looks so happy that he is getting all of the attention for a change, and she looks proud too
As for Marko, who wouldn't want Floor Jansen as their backing singer! 😊
Never tire of seeing reactions to this beautiful song. Marco is the only singer who could possibly have Floor as his backup, they sing so well together. Their smiles at the end say it all, those weasels stick together.
I'm so happy that you did this reaction!!
You do a wonderful job with these!!
I'd say next could be:
Nightwish - 7 Days To The Wolves LIVE at Wembley Arena (you'll see a "more fierce Floor")
Nightwish - Cover/Tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes LIVE (Marko lead vocal)
Nightwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope (LIVE)
Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem LIVE at Buenos Aires (it represents/portraits the heart of Nightwish)
Nightwish - Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean LIVE at Buenos Aires
Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red (LIVE at Wembley Arena and Marko lead vocal)
[Of course, Links from Gabriel!]
This was the song that brought me to Nightwish and is always a favourite to hear. It was hearing Floor singing with them that brought me back to Nightwish.
Marko has the soul of a fireside folk singer. Quite a talented and versatile voice. Such a great duet and he has the best backup vocalist on the planet!
Your positivity in all your reactions is always so enjoyable! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!
Marco and his wife just welcomed a baby girl so surely he has his hands full of love and bliss. ❤
i only wish the best for the family x
hey girl wake up this guy is a pro 25 years on the road all over the world
I would like to see you reacting to Nightwish - How's the Heart (acoustic) at Planet Rock!
I must say - your Nightwish reactions do bring a smile!
To see Marco, I believe at his finest, watch him sing the character of the phantom, with Nightwish’ first singer, Tarja. Phantom of the Opera.. a different era in the bands time, just as wonderful
Lovely reaction and insight as always. I so look forward to your videos because I will be entertained and educated at the same time. I have read that Floor's smile and laughter at the end is because Marko's vocal at the end changed from what they had rehearsed and Floor had to adjust on the fly to match him. My favorite Marko song is While your Lips are Still Red live at Wembley. You get to hear Marko in an vulnerable and emotional place in his vocals and gorgeous harmonies with Floor. The lyrics are a lovely tribute to innocent, young love.
The Islander and Sahara are my absolute 2 favorite songs from the album Dark Passion Play.
Marko is magic. Really miss him in NW.
The song is about a lonely lighthouse keeper. Marko's double neck, 'The Beast', is a custom Warwick bass with Framus guitar. (Both brand names are owned by the same company)
'This' is Troy's Irish Low Whistle. The music was brought from Marko's previous band ,Tarot. Tuomas heard him playing it one day, and decided it would make a great song. They finished the music together and Tuomas wrote the lyrics.
The cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes will give you more of what Marko can do on lead vocals.
I concur
Hi there, I am new to your channel but really liked the video. I just wanted to share this not well known fact about Marco Hietala, he is actually the grandpa of Finnish metal scene through the band he is the front man of a band called Tarot that was one of the first three metal bands in Finland.
Nina, I just found your reaction channel, and I am happy to see you're doing Nightwish. I believe that anyone blessed with the gift of music---as you are---can truly appreciate the magic these artists create. I know you're in the UK (USA for me), and I suspect you can more likely relate to the fact that only one of the members of Nightwish is a native speaker of English. These are amazingly gifted musicians, and their personal interactions have a way of communicating the music with the visuals they present during live performances. Tuomas Holopainen is nothing short of a musical genius. A modern-day Mozart. Once he joined forces with Floor, the Earth trembled under my feet. Thanks for the video.
Marko also sings fantastically, as we have heard him before in "High Hopes" and "The Phantom of the Opera" 🙂
Can't forget his parts of the Siren or Slaying the Dreamer either!
He's also great on Gods Speak from Dark Sarah's Golden Moth album.
Marco in the live version of devil and the deep dark ocean is a fun sound.
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I really like how you pick out parts and play them on the piano, it really adds to the reaction I think. I think there are two Nightwish songs from when Annette Olsen was the singer that you might like. Two totally different songs to each other as well. If you were to react to them I would suggest doing the studio versions as what I've seen of her live wasn't the greatest to be honest. The first is Slow, Love, Slow that always gives me vibes of one of those old Film Noir detective movies when they are in some kind of jazz club. The other is also one I think you'd absolutely love called Scaretale - I've seen it described as Disney meets Metal which isn't a bad description 😄 She gives a great singing performance in it as some kind of mad dark Disney Queen.
Floor is laughing at the end because Marko ended the song louder than rehearsed so she had to step up at the last minute haha
Such a musical feast the moment they all join
If you want to see Marco and Floor "duelling" You could check "Devil and The Deep dark Ocean, live at Buenos Aires". Great reaction again, thanks!
I'm so glad that you Nina notice the interactions (and appreciation) between the band members! (in this case from Floor).
In case you weren't aware, the low whistle is played by the sixth band member, Troy Donockley, a multi instrumentalist from England. You will find him playing so many different instruments on some of the songs and singing backing vocals. Including whistles, Uilleann pipes, bouzouki, acoustic and electric guitars picked, plucked and using E-bow plus others !!
This is one I was expecting so much from you, is one of my favorite songs of Nightwish and Marko is a beast, very underrated and is a shame he isnt anymore
What a nice surprise, another Nightwish reaction. This Folk track is something Marco has to lead.
Thanks, Nina, great reaction, a marvelous song it is.
Yours is probably the best reaction I've ever seen to this song, and I've seen a lot of them, true surprise throughout.
And now you've met Troy, with his low whistle in this case. Troy is the Brit in the band and you should see him with his pipes 😜
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
If you like Marco’s voice, you should listen to his solo album, the beautiful song Isäni ääni in Finnish. There is an English version but the Finnish version is just so beautiful.
As a Finn I have often thought that the lyrics of song was inspired by our song Vanhojapoikia viiksekkäitä. Similar "old man tired of the world" feeling.
Marko has been rocking since the 80's. One of the first Finnish Metal Rockers.
Loved your reaction, Nina! This is a wonderful live performance. There's a really cool, atmospheric, visually stunning music video for this song too, which is well worth a watch in your own time. You'll also get to see/hear a little of the previous female singer, Anette, on the backing vocals. Hope you continue with this great Nightwish journey.
Want to hear more of Marko? Listen to Nightwish doing their compliments to "High Hopes".
Not only became Nightwish one of my favourite Groups, but Marko bekame one of my alltime favourite male voices. Try „High Hopes“ from Nightwish and you‘ll be on 🔥
I see this video was done about a year ago, I'm a 73-year-old gentleman who is really enjoying Night Wish. I came across a video of the production of The Islander video that Marko and Tuomas wrote it based on Finnish Mythology with a steampunk twist. It reminded me of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Your analysis is spot on.
Great reaction and commentary Nina, as usual. You are officially a badass when Floor Jansen is your backup singer. Keep exploring Nightwish!
I love the song taikatalvi that Marko sings. It's from the movie Imaginaerum. Very underrated in my opinion. You should react to it. One of my favourites as is The Islander here.
Great reaction. Not sure who has the more beautiful hair - you or Marko :D
I just can’t wait till you react to “7 days to the wolves” from Wembley 🤗
Marko is absolutely amazing... if you havent you should check the cover he/nightwish did of Pink Floyd's HIGH HOPES. his solo stuff and with his own band Tarot or Northern Kings really hope he comes back to music even if its just as a solo artist.
So many haven't got the connection with:
Nightwish - Islander
Marco - Alone
Awesome song, that gives more with every listenings
Hi Nina! I have just discovered your channel and I loved all Nightwish reactions! I`ve been a Nightwish fan for many years and saw them live here in Brazil a month ago.
I would love to see you react to "The poet and the Pendulum" live at Wembley in 2016. It is such a powerful and emotional performance ❤🔥
Thanks Nina! Love your genuine reactions and you have a lovely accent too 😊 that Tampere show was my first NW experience..what a show you should do all songs..no pressure though 😉😁
Wow thats so cool you got to see it live!
@@ninaschofield you should get to a show too..🤘 as soon as possible 😁
Hi Nina! I like your Nightwish reactions very much! And this song, i like Marcos singing but i love when Floor and Marco sings together. Who other can say he had Floor as a background singer? 😉 I can't wait for your next NW reaction, maybe the Wacken '13 show opener "Dark Chest of Wonders" next?
I wish you a great week Nina and see you next time. Greetings from Vienna! Bye!
Thanks so much for watching!!
Me: "Marco who, who is your backing singer tonight?"
Marco: "Floor Jansen, who else?"
😎👫👍
He's one of the very few good enough to deserve that honor.
@@chadbennett7873 Yep! 👍
one of my NW favorites as an awesome change of pace, and Marko shines. best rock band in 40 years. thanks for the video from Colorado. also hard to see his shine when standing next to a super nova
Marco needs a T shirt that says "Floor Jenson is my back-up singer." To understand the lyrics better, check out the music video for this song. To hear more of Marco's amazing voice, try "High Hopes", "Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red", or "Phantom of the Opera."
For more Marco in the lead, While Your Lips are Still Red live from Wembly and High Hopes.
This was probably just before they played the greatest show on earth, which is also played at dusk in tampere (though the wembley version also fantastic). Its the last of the "big 3" (ghost love score and the poet and the pendulum being the first two).
marko is a beast, there is no doubt about that, his departure from nightiwsh a few years ago is a real shame, marko has collaborated with other bands due to his great vocal talent, such as "delain", it is also symphonic metal:
"Delain ft. Marco Hietala - The Gathering - Masters of Rock 2017"
or my favorite:
"DELAIN feat. Marco Hietala - Nothing Left (Live) | Napalm Records"
Hopefully seeing them in Birmingham later this month , Floors health permitting , I will miss Marco , but its still Nightwish .
Nightwish is a Master of atmosphere.
Marko is a true Viking !!!
Floor steps back out of the spotlight during a lot of songs. Guitar solos, Marko singing, Troy playing the pipes, whatever it is, Floor steps back from the mic out of the spotlight, while the others have their moment. Floor is a team player. She has said on multiple occasions that Tuomas makes Nightwish run, not her.
AND, here is something to add the list :
First from Marko : MARKO HIETALA - Stones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/ifc3gBsM6B0/w-d-xo.html
And Floor's collaboration with Tobias : TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA - Misplaced Among The Angels (feat. Floor Jansen) (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) th-cam.com/video/RRG0DO1YFic/w-d-xo.html
NWSU 🤘😎🤘.
Amazing performance and amazing reaction. Loved how you enjoyed every little.surprize in there... I would recommend bless the.child from Wachen 2013 and Ghetsemane from live in Buenos Aires 2018. They are amazing... I's curious to find out why do they make me feel so cool while listening to them. Daniel from Romania here. Thank you Nina!
Notice how he switches from a pick to finger style when he switches tone as well?
Always floored by Floor’s humbleness and how she never Takes Over a performance.
Always playing Her Part and leaving room for the other voices and instruments.
In this, Marlo’s song, she accents it perfectly with her backing vocals.
Look at how she smiles in his direction.
It is clear that she finds great joy in Marlo’s Moment.
Marco wrote the music for this, decided it didn't fit with his other projects, showed it to Toumas and Toumas wrote the lyrics (I'm sure Marco helped.)
More Marko? Top choice, how about their Pink Floyd tribute, High Hopes (End of an Era)? Or there are numerous brilliant duets with Floor (Ghost River and Song of Myself from Wacken, I Want My Tears Back and Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean from Buenos Aires, Yours Is An Empty Hope and While Your Lips are Still Red from Wembley). I could go on!
That's Floor... Whipping up the energy and go full power in the last phrases. And Marco does great along her. Now this song (and When your lips are still red) originally had Marco on lead vocals and Anette on backing. Floor replaced Anette so she took over the backings. But she would never miss the occasion to play around with the vocals and create magic. Marco really was her mate with that.
Marko is a great singer, o man than with Floor...High Hopes is a great song to discover the voice of Marko ( a tribute to Pink Floyd)
Greets from eastern Netherlands Nina, love your Nightwish reactions...#BeSafe❤👍
“Kiss while your lips are still Red”another Marco stand out in the same spirit of The Islander.
Its time for high hopes of end of an era another great theme from marco
What about Schubert's 'Ave Maria' with Floor and Marko in 3 languages and styles?
Not an Performance to stun, but just to take you on an Journey. I was asked two Times, how to define Metal Music , and i just answers, Marco H. 2010 to 2020. One get it, one dont:).
Great indeep many stop recap, just lovely, when youn do Nightwish, always an positive and entertaining as educating Expirience.
Stay Healthy
NWA BAvaria North
For Marko i suggest reacting to Tarot :Tides, my favorite among songs from his previous band where he was lead singer, and if you have not allready checked it, the Nightwish cover of Phantom of the Opera with their first singer Tarja (and yes Marko sings the Phantom with a lovely twist).
Looking forward to your inevitable look at some of Marko's solo work - Pyre of the Black Heart. The entire album is excellent, perhaps "stones" or "song of my father" (so you know where his voice came from)....
Said it before. When Floor backs you up, you don't get a back fill, but a mountain to stand on and project to heaven. Floor is a great singer at pretty much everything , including helping and supporting. Her ego IS the music.
In thus case Marco wrote the music, Tuomas supplied the lyrics.
For the ultimate Marco lead vocals with Nightwish, High Hopes live from Hartwall Arena in 2005.
Also, I don't think I have seen anyone react to Marco singing Taikatalvi (Magic Winter, roughly) - short but wonderful (although in Finnish).
You mentioned Marko's comfort in front of the crowd...Notice when the song is over...he just walks back and gets ready for the next song...
Suggestion- Look up "Northern Kings"...He's still out there
Great reaction!
Love you reaction to this great song. I really great show case of Marco's strong vocals is Phantom of the Opera or High Hopes tribute!
The Bass player Marko Hietala's original first band was “Tarot” and he is the Lead Singer & Bass player of the band. Marko has all the time been playing with them as a side Project for Nightwish. The 20 year young Marko sings/plays in “Tarot - Wings of Darkness - 1986”: th-cam.com/video/VimogVM3i9Y/w-d-xo.html (NO BEARD AT ALL YET). As a comparison more mature Marko sings the same song on 2006 "TAROT - Wings Of Darkness (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - th-cam.com/video/xD1q21dr8tw/w-d-xo.html " (The Familiar Beard on). Also Marko sings with awesome voice technique showing Nightwish actually has/had for 20 years (Marko left NW on 2021) two Lead Singer capable great voices having singers "Tarot - Tides (Live) - th-cam.com/video/3X9lLP7eHW0/w-d-xo.html ". From Nightwish songs he sings lead the best example would be “Nightwish - The Islander (Live At Tampere Finland 2015) - th-cam.com/video/Zo8ncK_5kzc/w-d-xo.html ) and also "Nightwish - High Hopes" (cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes song" - th-cam.com/video/4oEDnVeYYyM/w-d-xo.html.
Excellent reaction! I recall the first time I saw this video, full of it's surprises. My thought at the time was: 'Is there anything these people can't do?' Many thanks, Nina! BTW, there's an excellent video of 'Weak Fantasy' at this same show. You'll see Marko in that one using both necks of the double neck bass/guitar he was using on Islander. Weak Fantasy is much more intense and everybody shines, especially Kai on drums.
Hi, beautiful reaction🥰🥰🥰
Nina , the second part of dialogue which is with no subtitles goes like this ... Marko says to the crowd... " If I play the chorus , you will go within, aren't you? Ok... lets play it. "
He speaks in pure Finnish ! The song is a bomb! Originally sang by Annete Olzon. Here Floor gets aside , as a back up singer , the blending of the voices are magical.
They did an awesome cover of Pink Floyd's High Hopes. Marco really nails that one! Maybe you can react to that one next?
High Hopes with Marco and the voice of my father which is Marcos solo work
There are a few more I think you could react before Poet, but i think you are ready if thats the one you wanna tackle next, Its a piece of arte you'll love.
I also would recommend you How's the Heart, Wishmaster and Dead Boy's Poem
Other metal bands I recommend to react you'll probably like:
Kamelot
Within Temptation
Epica
Sonata Arctica
Interviewer: Who is your backing singer?
Marko: Oh, someone called Floor Jansen, you might have heard of her.....
Love Marco, his voice and bass playing. It is a shame he is not with might wish anymore. He is really missed.
I would love it if you did "While Your Lips Are Still Red" at Wembly. I get the love for this one, " but to me "While Your Lips Are Still Red" is a better song and a better vocal performance. I don't see it recommended nearly often enough.
Sublime,that is all.
Loved your reaction! Have subbed to you. I must say that my request for you is mind blowing, Please try this 4TH IMPACT sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water (So Hyang Version)".
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I really love this live version of this song, even more than album version, actually I don't ever prefer studio version over live version when it comes to Nightiwsh. I think this is one of the main reasons why they have a very passionate following, their live stuff are almost always better than the studio version. You'll almost never have someone suggest to please react to the studio version of a certain song.
Given it is Finland, it is probably during "nighttime"
Great reaction! I'm always here for a return to Nightwish! Might I request/suggest a reaction to LiSA? Any of her performances on First Take would be wonderful, as most of them it is just her and a piano, which would be amazing for you but also wonderful to see. One of the top voices in the world, in my opinion. Hard to pick from between Gurenge, Homura and Unlasting. LiSA's superpower is the intensity and emotion she can carry in her singing, so I lean towards Homura. All are amazing.