That fill by Kai on "on these strange islands" whilst doing 16s on the double kick is utterly ridiculous. My mind will never fathom how a human is able to do that
There are more drummers who can do it. In death metal, there are lots of people like that. But they all needed years of training to be able to do it. It's not something you can do as a beginner after a few hours of practice.
I think this song is the first to have finally claimed the throne of "my favourite NW song" - which is wild since like, how can you even pick a favourite? But I think An Ocean of Strange Islands has combined all pieces that I love from Floor era Nightwish into one epic song! :D
Yeah... it definitely is up there with my other top NW songs. I like pretty much all NW songs, though, but there are some ~10 or so that I think are my favourites. And this one got into that group, definitely. One of the best from NW.
This is another Tuomas Holopainen masterpiece. He only keeps on getting better as his talent and vision matures. Absolutely stunning. This composition is as deep as the Marianas Trench and has more layers than a baklava.
I concur! The whole CD is amazing! Tuomas is moving into the realm of being one of the, if not the best composers ever! Personally I find Tuomas is the greater musician / composers of this era! I can only think of one person that has the talent...that is "Sir Elton John." He started from humble beginnings to a Super Star! I was fortunate enough to see him in his early years, at the local University's Football Stadium that had around 3000 people in a 35,000 seat stadium!
Happy BDay, Chase... from Austria-Nightwish-Army! You are - for me - the best NIGHTWISH-reactor. Competent, smart and polite - Thx 4 all your efforts 🙂
Nightwish have polarized fans and critics on every single album since Dark Passion Play - never listen to what a few loudmouthed opinions try to tell you lol. Especially since the popularity of reaction videos exploded during the pandemic, so did the fan base as the Floor's stratospheric vocals in their live performances brought in a new era of mainstream audiences. Because the music of Nightwish has such universal appeal, the new fandom became enamoured with their live videos only. Many newer fans insist that their live versions are better than the studio recordings, and have not even taken to dive into their groundbreaking symphonic production to take in all the nuances and intricacies of the exquisite London orchestra and choir. Nightwish albums are played by an 100 piece ensemble, not just the 6-piece band. TL;DR - Floor did her job too well in drawing new fans, but they forgot to pay attention to the whole picture of NW. If you claim to be a fan but dismiss the patience to listen what they truly are sonically, beyond their live re-arrangements, then - "yours is an empty hope".
@@MartinGoede thank you for missing mine. I love night wish and was really exited to hear this new album. I think these songs are amazing and further proof that metal Mozart has done it again. However... I don't know what Floor did to piss off the mixing team but you can barely hear her.
@@shorey66 Sorry, I think you're wrong. I can hear Floor fine on all of them, on some there is the obvious choice to place Floor more with the choir. I get that you don't like that choice, but that choice IS part of those songs. You might think about why, because it might be a valid reason (as part of the story for example). Still, the words are still clearly hearable, as are the other parts of the song which you might have missed without this mix.
@@MartinGoede that fair enough. I completely disagree though. You don't waste an international talent like floor by shoving her in with the choir. I must admit however it was much less evident when listening through TH-cam etc than through higher end gear.
While listening to the whole album yesterday evening I couldn't stop saying "Wow", "Beautiful" etc. I especially love the duets of Floor and Troy (mainly in Sway and Lanternlight), but - as you said before - the whole album is a masterpiece.
Preach brother! I've been saying the same thing to all the critics that keep thinking they know more than Tuomas an what he wanted to do with this album. People don't have to like it but to say that it's bad or poorly mixed is ridiculous. I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm like a kid at Christmas. Great review as always an Happy Bday mate! Cheers!🤙🤘
So right!so many experts without knowledge, Nightwish deserve our respect and Chase just said what I was thinking,he is great and one of many few I always waiting for reaction
The first single was objectively really poorly mixed, especially the cymbals and vocals. It's easy to get swept up by the hype when a band you like releases a new song, but it doesn't mean everything they do is flawless.
@@Hettmaraccording to you and some other but if that's what Tuomas wanted to do then that argument doesn't hold water. If that would be the case, all the songs would sound the same and they don't. Again, people don't have to like how it was mix but it doesn't mean it was mixed poorly. Cheers!
@@javirios9234 Well... there are many albums out there, even from prolific artists and bands, where the mixes or masters are questionable to say the least. For some of them, even the artists afterwards weren't too happy with it. It's not all Tuomas', right? There are people who do the mix and mastering, there are labels and publisher who have something to say about it.... I agree with Hettmar on the mix of Perfume. Most peolple critisize the buried voice. I criticize mostly the extreme compression of everything, which makes it a track without soul for me. And if that happens, that is a poorly mixed track. Of course it's always subjective, if the mix is great for you.... fine. But if sounds poor for others, pls don't try to talk them out of their opinion. Having said that, yes, the band has every right to shape their sound like they want to, and it's more than fair to let them release their full album before judging them. Still, the fan has equally every right to express their opinion, as long as it is polite.
@@DanTheSqueegeeMan I'm not trying to talk anybody of any opinion. People like what they like but I know when I hear a bad mix but in my opinion this isn't it. How many times will it be said that Floor's drowning of the voice was done on purpose. The other two singles don't do that and that is proof enough for me.
Many people allways compere albums to older albums. I did that allot when i was younger. But as i get older i start an album from the start and listen to the hole thing by myself. I dont compere. This album got me on a rolacoster of feelings. I really love this album
Exactly. Embrace new shores of music. Embrace the stories in the lyrics, the hidden messages in them and embrace the lovely musical journey the score behind it all sends us on❤
People are easily grown in to habits and music. After Human Nature there was also criticism, while most of us enjoy that album a lot. Yes, it is different, but it grows in you. I am sold by this beautiful music piece, I absolutely love the ballad on this album (no spoilers) and am so pleased with this new album. They have the guts to continue their musical journey and go in all kinds of directions. This is not background music on a party or at work. It is too complex musically and emotionally and the lyrics are too beautiful and deep for that. This is music that keeps giving us new things, each time we listen to it. How special is that? I love all their music and with Floor also coloring the old tracks, we are so spoiled with stunning music❤ Please stop the music and give us your thoughts, do not be afraid to interrupt. If we want to hear the whole song we can. I love your thoughts about their music and as a pretty routined musician, you learned me some things with your analyzes and thoughts, which is great. Thank you and much love ❤️ from Holland.
Nightwish is my unicorn in music. They have been in my life for two decades. They have been with me in my darkest hours. They have been with me when I found my wife, started family, during highs and lows. Now this song is hitting me hard atm. I love their latest album but this song is something else. I found Chase by accident when he did Ghost love score reaction video (I looked that video about year ago). Now, with Chase i have found a ton of new music. Thank You for this reaction video!!! Thank You Chase for good work with this channel!! I have a suggestion for You to make reaction video. Make a video reacting for Cemetery Skyline - In darkness. New band that has members from Sentenced, Amorphis, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir and Dark Tranquility! An absolute gem and I'm really waiting for their upcoming album .
Nightwish is what it is, they don't do things just to please someone. You are one of the rare reactors who are same kind. If we never meet, you still have a place in my mind and heart. 105 Comments JopeS Nightwish is what it is, they don't do things just to please someone. You are one of the rare reactors who are same kind. If we never meet, you still have a place in my mind and heart. Greetings from Finland! 🤘🎶 🖤 🎸🇫🇮
People just love to complain about and criticise anything they don't understand or isn't what they expected. I'm going as far as to say that when it comes to the entirety of the album, this is the best album Nightwish ever made. I would suggest that you might want to do yourself a favour when you're done reacting to the videos for this album, just sit down and listen to the entirety of the album with the lyrics there. It's just a mind-blowing experience that way.
Happy Birthday 🎂 ❤ Today there was a pre listening session in Helsinki in a cinema Theatre. Listening to this amazing album in a movie theater was amazing. Floors singing is absolutely stunning, the last song and video had me in tears. How this album stars with classical music is amazing.
Dude so true! I've been a fan for 20 years and seen all the drama and criticism with each era. They do what they do to make the song feel right and they do deserve our patience and respect. Also happy birthday!
Some people don’t seem to understand that for a band to survive they have to develop and change. I don’t mean within the music industry, which would like to keep them the same, but rather to develop and grow as individual musicians, which will keep them engaged and interested. It’s a lifelong process for them. I certainly don’t want them to stop.
I love Kai’s drum work on this song! For me it’s the highlight of the song! And you’re right about Nightwish. They are truly storytellers and their albums are really meant to be listened to as a whole, not necessarily singles. I’m so excited for the new album! Great video! HADGD!
Happy Birthday Chase!! 🎉 Man, what a fantastic song! First time hearing Nightwish. Didn't know if I was going like them because I'm pretty picky but based on this will definitely listen to more.
I am so happy to have the entire album at my fingertips. What an incredible, epic journey... Tuomas at the top of his game. This album is an amazing ride from start to finish and one I will listen to over and over again. I cannot say which is my favorite, but there are no least favorites for my ears. Thanks again, Chase, for continuing to react to our beloved band.
I so agree. How arrogant can people be to tell them how Nightwish should sound and how to mix their music?! Geez. Yesterwynde is their best album in my opinion. ❤
Very well said, great reaction! If a fan of "old Nightwish" doesn't like the new way Nightwish now is going they can stop listening to the newer albums and stick to the older ones. Me personally I love the way Nightwish follows since EFMB and this new album is really a masterpiece. I have listened to it yesterday evening and was very impressed, not only because of the heavier songs like this one but also about the softer ones. I love the duets of Floor and Troy, especially in Sway (reminds me of Harvest) and Lanternlight. I hope Tuomas doesn't listen to the fans that want to stay Nightwish as it has been in "older days" but follows his own way.
Happy birthday from France, Chase! Thank you for your reaction, and the underlying message of patience and quietness, of thankfulness for having new music coming out! such a nice change in this ever-running world… Have a damn good birthday!
"Chill and let them do their thing"... I loved your reaction. Happy belated birthday ❤ I have now listened to album a few times and I am in awe... I don't care about any drama... I only care about the music and this song like the rest of the album gave me shivers from start to finish, with breathless moment and teary ones. The emotion in Yesterwynde is out of this world to me and that is my truth 🥰 An Ocean of Strange Islands is rich in its composition and it makes me happy. I am new to Nightwish music, but I have been conquered by their storytelling. I cannot agree more with what you have expressed in your reaction. Bless you Chase! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Finnaly a real good classic Nightwish song. I was afraid the new album would go in a wrong direction. And btw, your Nightwish reactions from the beginning was the reason I started to follow you. And your still one of my favourite reactors. So happy Birthday, I hope you have a damn good day.
🙏 for everything you said. We need to trust the artist and the joy we have for a song, must overrule the doubt we have for other songs. This song is truly a masterpiece 👌🤘
Happy belated birthday Chase! I've followed you for quite awhile now, and can also happily say that I met my husband because of Nightwish. I ended up moving from the U.S. to Finland to be with him, and it has been so magical and special. It's a wonderful thing when music can bring people together, and Nightwish is one of those groups that does it like no other. Glad you're still enjoying the ride with their music, and am looking forward to many more reactions!
I'm a fairly new convert to Nightwish (2years) and have listened to every track with Floor and Anette and love the way the band has evolved. I can understand why some of the fans from the early days want the band to stay as it was but real life doesn't act like that.
What a banger this is. Believe it or not Chase, having listened to the new Nightwish album release multiple times, the three released singles "An Ocean of Strange Islands" "Perfume of the Timeless" and "The Day Of" as great as they are, aren't in my top 5 songs from the new album "Yesterwynde". That's how phenomenally good this new album is. For me, "Yesterwynde" as a collective is one of the most cohesive pieces of work that I have ever had the pleasure and privilege to listen to and contemplate. All of the constituent parts are great but greater still when listened to as a collective, cohesive whole. Your ingredients and meal analogy echoed my thoughts perfectly. Great to listen to your wisdom as always sir. 🙏😊👍♥️
I've been checking TH-cam every day at least two times since the release of the song, waiting for your reaction. Thank you and I Wish you all the happines your heart could take. Happy Birthday.
Man, we are on this journey together! I've been here from day one of the Nightwish journey and I'm not stopping! Happy birthday Chase and thank you for yet another good reaction video. This album is something else! You really have to listen through it a couple of times to get all the small details and nuances you didn't pick up the first time. Toumas just keep on impressing us with his extraordinary talent for telling a story through music. I can't get enough, You can't get enough! 😆Bring us more Toumas! Thanks again Chase, and as always; Keep up the good work! 🤘😎
Happy Birthday! I didn't really connect with the new singles until now, but boy howdy, this one hits hard. The chorus is stuck in my head after just a couple of listens.
Happy birthday, Chase!!! Didn't know you share a birthday with my father! And on Talk Like a Pirate Day, no less!! Thank YOU for being here always. Saturday morning tea time wake n bakes to your Nightwish breakdowns literally saved my life, so I will be here for these in a heartbeat! Hope you make it to SF again in the future, would love to grab a drink during a Sleep Token show or some such!
At last! I've been waiting 😄 Just finished listening the album. Needs more listenings for sure, but I already think this song is my favorite. Happy birthday Chase 🎉 Edit after watching your reaction: I think a lot like you. Let them do their thing. I might not always like it, but I respect it nevertheless. And who am I or anyone to say that they should have done something differently. I'm so happy about this reaction! Glad you liked it 😊
Best review and analysis ever. Please let us be thankful to be alive in this era with such great unique artists. Everyone of them. Haters will be haters. To all haters: your's is an empty hope.
Happy Birthday… such a great metaphor both lyrically and musically of our journey in life (the frenetic nature of it, the highs and lows, loves gained and lost, the joys the pain, gaining friends and watching them get old and die and then facing our own mortality “freely and without fear”. Such a great song. Can’t wait till tomorrow to hear the whole album 🤘
Chase, this is a phenomenal reaction!!! Nightwish is always willing to evolve and they do it masterfully. I always learn so much from great reactors. Thank you!
I got the Album today 19th day as a preorder, unfortunately had my Calendar filled all the way up to the 9 pm local time, so just before starting to listen the whole Album and songs in order while burning the Graveyard shift hours, I did a quick peek at TH-cam, saw Chase reaction and stopped the press, had to see this no matter what :) I got the excellent feeling from his Reaction, especially seeing the smile lurking in the pivotal moments, made me also very Happy!
I have been waiting your reaction to this, because of your insights, but also amount of the air drumming 😁 I guess you have grown to this band already, because if this would been your very first reactions, if I remember correctly, your hands would been needing a medical care 😉 Authentic reaction is the best gift for all of us, and your face expression proved it, when this birthday present opened up after 10 seconds. It was not granny’s made woolen socks or boring designer vase, but something much more exciting 👌😄 Thank you for your reaction, …and happy birthday 🎂
Happy Birthday, Chase! You got into reactions about the same time I did (as a viewer), and I've always especially loved your Nightwish reactions. I appreciate your commentary on this one! Just chill, everyone. 😎
First of all, happy birthday. Great reaction. Thank you Chase. You're a little late, but whatever. I received the album 12 hours ago and unfortunately only got to listen to it twice (work and all). Get ready for a hot ride ;)
I just found you and watched this one and your very first nightwish reaction. Many reactors just listen to nightwish and tell me afterwards what we already know. Great music. But you are able to recognise what makes their songs so special. And you are able to explain this in a phenomenal well-founded and friendly way. I love it! Thank you for this kind of reacting to Nightwish! ❤
Happy Birthday and all the best! I've been listening to Nightwish since their first album, with a few "dark ages". I love that it is a journey with musical creativity, new discoveries and evolution. I have rooms in my heart for the older songs but also for the new ones 😊
Happy birthday Chase from a fellow South African. You remain one of the top few musical reactors with in depth analysis of these complex but amazing Nightwish compositions 💥💥💥💥💥
Happy birthday Chase ! 🥳 Well said, I totally agree about the respect and love for the artists! Love this musical journey ❤❤❤ Great concert opener or closer 😁 Would be awesome live with a full orchestra and choir❣️
A Very Happy birthday To You good Sir !!!!!!!!!! I have been with you for a long time now, you are so cool, Nightwish Killing it as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Highly anticipated and definitely worth the wait! Thank you Chase for a wonderful reaction, I had a feeling you would love this one! Such a banger! Happy birthday, greetings and much love from Finland 🥳🤘🏻
I have just watched your reaction and it was a honour to hear this new Nightwish track for the first time with you as I had a feeling you would love it. I watched a few people reactions to the previous releases and couldn't believe some of the things they were saying but I suppose they are entitled to their opinion. Love this track and can't wait to just sit and listen to the album.
Thanks for sharing your respectful reaction to a song that for me explores themes of solitude, self-discovery, and the existential journey through life's trials. The imagery of the ocean, islands, and mariners reflects a metaphorical exploration of the human experience connecting with other individuals. The song captures the essence of navigating life’s uncertainties and finding one's place in a vast, often unwelcoming world. It suggests a longing for connection and understanding while grappling with the weight of past experiences and the isolation they can bring. P.S. Butterflies represent transformation on all levels, claims ecotherapist Anna Cariad-Barrett: "Butterflies show us how we can go within ourselves to dissolve old forms and morph, rebuilding and evolving ourselves," she explains, noting that they show us the importance of surrender and trust "as part of the essential process of growth and renewal." P.S.S. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday! 😃 That part you said about being lucky to be a creator while they are making new music, was very Nightwish. Very Perfume of the timeless and Greates show on earth -vibes ❤
🥳 I'm 1 and a half hour late but still "happy Birthday" Chase.😉 Hope you will enjoy lot's more of good music.🤘 And yes ,they earned to do what they want to do,creating magic.😎
Great reaction as usual! 👍 And all the best birthday wishes from me! Can't wait for your breakdowns on the other songs of this awesome album. Keep going & wish you a happy day! (;
Don't know many South Africans enjoying Nightwish like you do Lived in Joburg for 14 years(Dutchman converted South African) and always hoped Nightwish do a few concerts in SA but never been that lucky. Thanks for a great reaction, greetings from Ireland. Keep doing what you do!
Late Happy Birthday.. thnx for a great reaction once more.. Looking forward to the rest of the album reaction.. Ps thnx for getting me too listen too my favorite band in a new way thnx too your break down off the songs...ds
Happy birthday! My birthday was the 12th. Nightwish chose an excellent month to bring out the new album. It's a great album imo. And indeed it's a journey, not a collection of songs. This song to me is new Nightwish with an oldschool Nightwish feel. It's unpredictable, mischievous and grande.
That fill by Kai on "on these strange islands" whilst doing 16s on the double kick is utterly ridiculous. My mind will never fathom how a human is able to do that
His steadiness with his double kick while doing fills and just his ride work whilst doing that double kick is so impressive.
Is he human?
@@black4pienus half man half machine
@@davidellinsworth3299 More like 30% / 70% 🤔
There are more drummers who can do it. In death metal, there are lots of people like that. But they all needed years of training to be able to do it. It's not something you can do as a beginner after a few hours of practice.
The more I listen to this song, the more I'm convinced it's a masterpiece.
I think this song is the first to have finally claimed the throne of "my favourite NW song" - which is wild since like, how can you even pick a favourite? But I think An Ocean of Strange Islands has combined all pieces that I love from Floor era Nightwish into one epic song! :D
Yeah... it definitely is up there with my other top NW songs. I like pretty much all NW songs, though, but there are some ~10 or so that I think are my favourites. And this one got into that group, definitely. One of the best from NW.
I concur
This is another Tuomas Holopainen masterpiece. He only keeps on getting better as his talent and vision matures. Absolutely stunning. This composition is as deep as the Marianas Trench and has more layers than a baklava.
And just as sweet.
I concur! The whole CD is amazing! Tuomas is moving into the realm of being one of the, if not the best composers ever! Personally I find Tuomas is the greater musician / composers of this era! I can only think of one person that has the talent...that is "Sir Elton John." He started from humble beginnings to a Super Star! I was fortunate enough to see him in his early years, at the local University's Football Stadium that had around 3000 people in a 35,000 seat stadium!
How lucky are we to be alive at the same time as Nightwish.
Happy BDay, Chase... from Austria-Nightwish-Army!
You are - for me - the best NIGHTWISH-reactor. Competent, smart and polite - Thx 4 all your efforts 🙂
Nightwish have polarized fans and critics on every single album since Dark Passion Play - never listen to what a few loudmouthed opinions try to tell you lol. Especially since the popularity of reaction videos exploded during the pandemic, so did the fan base as the Floor's stratospheric vocals in their live performances brought in a new era of mainstream audiences. Because the music of Nightwish has such universal appeal, the new fandom became enamoured with their live videos only. Many newer fans insist that their live versions are better than the studio recordings, and have not even taken to dive into their groundbreaking symphonic production to take in all the nuances and intricacies of the exquisite London orchestra and choir. Nightwish albums are played by an 100 piece ensemble, not just the 6-piece band.
TL;DR - Floor did her job too well in drawing new fans, but they forgot to pay attention to the whole picture of NW. If you claim to be a fan but dismiss the patience to listen what they truly are sonically, beyond their live re-arrangements, then - "yours is an empty hope".
The music is great. The mixing is shocking.
@@shorey66 Thank you for proving his point.
@@MartinGoede thank you for missing mine. I love night wish and was really exited to hear this new album. I think these songs are amazing and further proof that metal Mozart has done it again. However...
I don't know what Floor did to piss off the mixing team but you can barely hear her.
@@shorey66 Sorry, I think you're wrong. I can hear Floor fine on all of them, on some there is the obvious choice to place Floor more with the choir. I get that you don't like that choice, but that choice IS part of those songs. You might think about why, because it might be a valid reason (as part of the story for example).
Still, the words are still clearly hearable, as are the other parts of the song which you might have missed without this mix.
@@MartinGoede that fair enough. I completely disagree though. You don't waste an international talent like floor by shoving her in with the choir.
I must admit however it was much less evident when listening through TH-cam etc than through higher end gear.
Ooooooh i was waiting for Chase to react to this!!!!!!
I've listened the whole album now. It's a Masterpiece of symphonic prog metal. 😎🤘
While listening to the whole album yesterday evening I couldn't stop saying "Wow", "Beautiful" etc. I especially love the duets of Floor and Troy (mainly in Sway and Lanternlight), but - as you said before - the whole album is a masterpiece.
@@lillianekockritz2796 🤘👍
The orchestral version of the album is absolutely majestic!
Preach brother! I've been saying the same thing to all the critics that keep thinking they know more than Tuomas an what he wanted to do with this album. People don't have to like it but to say that it's bad or poorly mixed is ridiculous. I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm like a kid at Christmas. Great review as always an Happy Bday mate! Cheers!🤙🤘
So right!so many experts without knowledge, Nightwish deserve our respect and Chase just said what I was thinking,he is great and one of many few I always waiting for reaction
The first single was objectively really poorly mixed, especially the cymbals and vocals. It's easy to get swept up by the hype when a band you like releases a new song, but it doesn't mean everything they do is flawless.
@@Hettmaraccording to you and some other but if that's what Tuomas wanted to do then that argument doesn't hold water. If that would be the case, all the songs would sound the same and they don't. Again, people don't have to like how it was mix but it doesn't mean it was mixed poorly. Cheers!
@@javirios9234 Well... there are many albums out there, even from prolific artists and bands, where the mixes or masters are questionable to say the least. For some of them, even the artists afterwards weren't too happy with it. It's not all Tuomas', right? There are people who do the mix and mastering, there are labels and publisher who have something to say about it....
I agree with Hettmar on the mix of Perfume. Most peolple critisize the buried voice. I criticize mostly the extreme compression of everything, which makes it a track without soul for me. And if that happens, that is a poorly mixed track.
Of course it's always subjective, if the mix is great for you.... fine. But if sounds poor for others, pls don't try to talk them out of their opinion.
Having said that, yes, the band has every right to shape their sound like they want to, and it's more than fair to let them release their full album before judging them. Still, the fan has equally every right to express their opinion, as long as it is polite.
@@DanTheSqueegeeMan I'm not trying to talk anybody of any opinion. People like what they like but I know when I hear a bad mix but in my opinion this isn't it. How many times will it be said that Floor's drowning of the voice was done on purpose. The other two singles don't do that and that is proof enough for me.
Many people allways compere albums to older albums.
I did that allot when i was younger.
But as i get older i start an album from the start and listen to the hole thing by myself.
I dont compere.
This album got me on a rolacoster of feelings.
I really love this album
Happy Birthday, Chase. Thank you for being a true supporter of Nightwish.
Exactly. Embrace new shores of music. Embrace the stories in the lyrics, the hidden messages in them and embrace the lovely musical journey the score behind it all sends us on❤
People are easily grown in to habits and music. After Human Nature there was also criticism, while most of us enjoy that album a lot. Yes, it is different, but it grows in you. I am sold by this beautiful music piece, I absolutely love the ballad on this album (no spoilers) and am so pleased with this new album. They have the guts to continue their musical journey and go in all kinds of directions. This is not background music on a party or at work. It is too complex musically and emotionally and the lyrics are too beautiful and deep for that. This is music that keeps giving us new things, each time we listen to it. How special is that?
I love all their music and with Floor also coloring the old tracks, we are so spoiled with stunning music❤
Please stop the music and give us your thoughts, do not be afraid to interrupt. If we want to hear the whole song we can. I love your thoughts about their music and as a pretty routined musician, you learned me some things with your analyzes and thoughts, which is great. Thank you and much love ❤️ from Holland.
My dude, it would be great to see you do a full album review, because it is a phenomenal piece of art!
Nightwish is my unicorn in music. They have been in my life for two decades. They have been with me in my darkest hours. They have been with me when I found my wife, started family, during highs and lows. Now this song is hitting me hard atm. I love their latest album but this song is something else.
I found Chase by accident when he did Ghost love score reaction video (I looked that video about year ago). Now, with Chase i have found a ton of new music. Thank You for this reaction video!!! Thank You Chase for good work with this channel!! I have a suggestion for You to make reaction video. Make a video reacting for Cemetery Skyline - In darkness. New band that has members from Sentenced, Amorphis, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir and Dark Tranquility! An absolute gem and I'm really waiting for their upcoming album .
Nightwish is what it is, they don't do things just to please someone.
You are one of the rare reactors who are same kind.
If we never meet, you still have a place in my mind and heart.
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Nightwish is what it is, they don't do things just to please someone.
You are one of the rare reactors who are same kind.
If we never meet, you still have a place in my mind and heart.
Greetings from Finland! 🤘🎶 🖤 🎸🇫🇮
People just love to complain about and criticise anything they don't understand or isn't what they expected. I'm going as far as to say that when it comes to the entirety of the album, this is the best album Nightwish ever made. I would suggest that you might want to do yourself a favour when you're done reacting to the videos for this album, just sit down and listen to the entirety of the album with the lyrics there. It's just a mind-blowing experience that way.
I definitely will be listening through.As soon as this love is done and o can get back to filming more.
It’s my birthday too, happy birthday! I just went and heard the whole ambum in a preview listening and met Kai. ❤
Wow,great,happy birthday
I Kai fangirled the whole way through the album he also carried me through HN
Happy Birthday 🎂 ❤
Today there was a pre listening session in Helsinki in a cinema Theatre. Listening to this amazing album in a movie theater was amazing. Floors singing is absolutely stunning, the last song and video had me in tears. How this album stars with classical music is amazing.
Good to see you Chase to give Justice to this masterpiece. Thanks for that
What a Masterpiece. A new classical from Nightwish
oeehhhhh i really like Emppu's gitar work on this one! Brutal beautiful song, and a respectful great reaction Chase !!! Let us love the art!!!
Happy Birthday, Chase🤘❤🩹😘!!!
Been checking TH-cam every 20 minutes for a week waiting for this. Happy Birthday bud !🎉
Me too like from week
"Calling you, calling me, to be a part of your story"
I said this under the video you reacted to: Nightwish might take long to release music these days, but HOLY SH!T does the wait pay off! :D
"This isn't music, this is an assault at your adrenal gland."
Amen. xD
Dude so true! I've been a fan for 20 years and seen all the drama and criticism with each era. They do what they do to make the song feel right and they do deserve our patience and respect. Also happy birthday!
Happy birthday Chase and thank you for this reaction! I can't get enough of this masterpiece of a song.
Some people don’t seem to understand that for a band to survive they have to develop and change. I don’t mean within the music industry, which would like to keep them the same, but rather to develop and grow as individual musicians, which will keep them engaged and interested. It’s a lifelong process for them. I certainly don’t want them to stop.
I love Kai’s drum work on this song! For me it’s the highlight of the song! And you’re right about Nightwish. They are truly storytellers and their albums are really meant to be listened to as a whole, not necessarily singles. I’m so excited for the new album!
Great video! HADGD!
Could not agree more, Nightwish is a fantastic journey.And as usual,,,great reaction.thank you.
Happy Birthday Chase!! 🎉
Man, what a fantastic song! First time hearing Nightwish. Didn't know if I was going like them because I'm pretty picky but based on this will definitely listen to more.
I am so happy to have the entire album at my fingertips. What an incredible, epic journey... Tuomas at the top of his game. This album is an amazing ride from start to finish and one I will listen to over and over again. I cannot say which is my favorite, but there are no least favorites for my ears. Thanks again, Chase, for continuing to react to our beloved band.
I so agree. How arrogant can people be to tell them how Nightwish should sound and how to mix their music?! Geez. Yesterwynde is their best album in my opinion. ❤
Chase, this is probably the third time I;ve watched this reaction, and it just makes me smile so much seing you rocking out.
It’s suuuuuch a good song. Honestly big fan of it
Congratulations Chase! It maybe come a day to late, but getting a Nightwish album is one hell of a birthday gift!
Very well said, great reaction! If a fan of "old Nightwish" doesn't like the new way Nightwish now is going they can stop listening to the newer albums and stick to the older ones. Me personally I love the way Nightwish follows since EFMB and this new album is really a masterpiece. I have listened to it yesterday evening and was very impressed, not only because of the heavier songs like this one but also about the softer ones. I love the duets of Floor and Troy, especially in Sway (reminds me of Harvest) and Lanternlight. I hope Tuomas doesn't listen to the fans that want to stay Nightwish as it has been in "older days" but follows his own way.
totally agree!
I want to see it LIVE !!!!!!!!!!! EPIC - The symphony orchestra is fantastic . MASTERPIECE!
Happy birthday from France, Chase!
Thank you for your reaction, and the underlying message of patience and quietness, of thankfulness for having new music coming out! such a nice change in this ever-running world…
Have a damn good birthday!
Happy Birthday to you, dear Chase. NW takes me on life trips…”Let it be, retiree, sail carefree… Sail and seek…your story.” Love to you and B.
Dude! You’re a legend, doing once again justice analysing this legendary band. A combo made out of heaven!
Happy birthday dear sir!❤
"Chill and let them do their thing"... I loved your reaction. Happy belated birthday ❤ I have now listened to album a few times and I am in awe... I don't care about any drama... I only care about the music and this song like the rest of the album gave me shivers from start to finish, with breathless moment and teary ones. The emotion in Yesterwynde is out of this world to me and that is my truth 🥰 An Ocean of Strange Islands is rich in its composition and it makes me happy. I am new to Nightwish music, but I have been conquered by their storytelling. I cannot agree more with what you have expressed in your reaction. Bless you Chase! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Best nightwish reactions out there! 🫵🏻 Thank you 👌🏻😊
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Finnaly a real good classic Nightwish song. I was afraid the new album would go in a wrong direction.
And btw, your Nightwish reactions from the beginning was the reason I started to follow you. And your still one of my favourite reactors.
So happy Birthday, I hope you have a damn good day.
Finally?
🙏 for everything you said. We need to trust the artist and the joy we have for a song, must overrule the doubt we have for other songs. This song is truly a masterpiece 👌🤘
Happy belated birthday Chase! I've followed you for quite awhile now, and can also happily say that I met my husband because of Nightwish. I ended up moving from the U.S. to Finland to be with him, and it has been so magical and special. It's a wonderful thing when music can bring people together, and Nightwish is one of those groups that does it like no other. Glad you're still enjoying the ride with their music, and am looking forward to many more reactions!
Congratulations dear Chase! ❤ thanks for your ever so nice reaction!
I'm a fairly new convert to Nightwish (2years) and have listened to every track with Floor and Anette and love the way the band has evolved. I can understand why some of the fans from the early days want the band to stay as it was but real life doesn't act like that.
Chase - young commentary starting around 14:00 is so spot on! Thank you for saying that.
Happy Birthday Chase. You have been i'n "my" youtube for 4 years now. Holy crap time flies and Google knows who likes NW and who don't.
What a banger this is. Believe it or not Chase, having listened to the new Nightwish album release multiple times, the three released singles "An Ocean of Strange Islands" "Perfume of the Timeless" and "The Day Of" as great as they are, aren't in my top 5 songs from the new album "Yesterwynde". That's how phenomenally good this new album is. For me, "Yesterwynde" as a collective is one of the most cohesive pieces of work that I have ever had the pleasure and privilege to listen to and contemplate. All of the constituent parts are great but greater still when listened to as a collective, cohesive whole. Your ingredients and meal analogy echoed my thoughts perfectly. Great to listen to your wisdom as always sir. 🙏😊👍♥️
Happy Birthday for the 19th Chase and thank you for a great reaction to this, soon to be another Nightwish classic.
Happy Birthday Chase. Awesome reaction. I absolutely cannot wait for your reaction to Lanternlight.
I was waiting for your reaction!!!happy birthday Chase!!!!
I've been checking TH-cam every day at least two times since the release of the song, waiting for your reaction. Thank you and I Wish you all the happines your heart could take. Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday! 🙂 So far, my favourite song from the album 🥰
Man, we are on this journey together! I've been here from day one of the Nightwish journey and I'm not stopping! Happy birthday Chase and thank you for yet another good reaction video. This album is something else! You really have to listen through it a couple of times to get all the small details and nuances you didn't pick up the first time. Toumas just keep on impressing us with his extraordinary talent for telling a story through music. I can't get enough, You can't get enough! 😆Bring us more Toumas! Thanks again Chase, and as always; Keep up the good work! 🤘😎
Happy Birthday! I didn't really connect with the new singles until now, but boy howdy, this one hits hard. The chorus is stuck in my head after just a couple of listens.
I agree. I trust that Tuomas and Nightwish know exactly what they are doing. Thank you!🎸🤘
Loved your reaction as always , Please keep doing these...
Happy birthday, Chase!!! Didn't know you share a birthday with my father! And on Talk Like a Pirate Day, no less!!
Thank YOU for being here always. Saturday morning tea time wake n bakes to your Nightwish breakdowns literally saved my life, so I will be here for these in a heartbeat! Hope you make it to SF again in the future, would love to grab a drink during a Sleep Token show or some such!
At last! I've been waiting 😄
Just finished listening the album. Needs more listenings for sure, but I already think this song is my favorite.
Happy birthday Chase 🎉
Edit after watching your reaction:
I think a lot like you. Let them do their thing. I might not always like it, but I respect it nevertheless. And who am I or anyone to say that they should have done something differently.
I'm so happy about this reaction! Glad you liked it 😊
Best review and analysis ever. Please let us be thankful to be alive in this era with such great unique artists. Everyone of them. Haters will be haters. To all haters: your's is an empty hope.
Happy Birthday… such a great metaphor both lyrically and musically of our journey in life (the frenetic nature of it, the highs and lows, loves gained and lost, the joys the pain, gaining friends and watching them get old and die and then facing our own mortality “freely and without fear”. Such a great song. Can’t wait till tomorrow to hear the whole album 🤘
Chase, this is a phenomenal reaction!!! Nightwish is always willing to evolve and they do it masterfully. I always learn so much from great reactors. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much for this. Really appreciate the support and kindness
I got the Album today 19th day as a preorder, unfortunately had my Calendar filled all the way up to the 9 pm local time, so just before starting to listen the whole Album and songs in order while burning the Graveyard shift hours, I did a quick peek at TH-cam, saw Chase reaction and stopped the press, had to see this no matter what :) I got the excellent feeling from his Reaction, especially seeing the smile lurking in the pivotal moments, made me also very Happy!
Happy birthday, Chase. All the best and thanks for all the great breakdowns.
I have been waiting your reaction to this, because of your insights, but also amount of the air drumming 😁 I guess you have grown to this band already, because if this would been your very first reactions, if I remember correctly, your hands would been needing a medical care 😉
Authentic reaction is the best gift for all of us, and your face expression proved it, when this birthday present opened up after 10 seconds. It was not granny’s made woolen socks or boring designer vase, but something much more exciting 👌😄 Thank you for your reaction, …and happy birthday 🎂
Happy Birthday, Chase! You got into reactions about the same time I did (as a viewer), and I've always especially loved your Nightwish reactions. I appreciate your commentary on this one! Just chill, everyone. 😎
A belated Happy Birthday, sir! :)
What a lovely present to get to hear a song like this for the first time...
First of all, happy birthday. Great reaction. Thank you Chase. You're a little late, but whatever. I received the album 12 hours ago and unfortunately only got to listen to it twice (work and all). Get ready for a hot ride ;)
I just found you and watched this one and your very first nightwish reaction. Many reactors just listen to nightwish and tell me afterwards what we already know. Great music. But you are able to recognise what makes their songs so special. And you are able to explain this in a phenomenal well-founded and friendly way. I love it! Thank you for this kind of reacting to Nightwish! ❤
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind comment. Really appreciate it.
Have a damn good Birthday Chase!!!!!
Greetings from 🇫🇮
Well said, Chase. I agree with everything you said. And also: happy birthday! 🎂 May your day be filled with love, laughter, and joy.
Happy Birthday and all the best!
I've been listening to Nightwish since their first album, with a few "dark ages". I love that it is a journey with musical creativity, new discoveries and evolution.
I have rooms in my heart for the older songs but also for the new ones 😊
Happy birthday Chase from a fellow South African. You remain one of the top few musical reactors with in depth analysis of these complex but amazing Nightwish compositions
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I was SO waiting for you to react to this one! I knew you would like it! Happy birthday!!
Happy birthday Chase ! 🥳
Well said, I totally agree about the respect and love for the artists!
Love this musical journey ❤❤❤
Great concert opener or closer 😁
Would be awesome live with a full orchestra and choir❣️
Knowledgable and Genuine Reaction. 🌟
And Also Happy BD.🥂
All the best, thanks for sharing this with us on your birthday 😊
A Very Happy birthday To You good Sir !!!!!!!!!! I have been with you for a long time now, you are so cool, Nightwish Killing it as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Highly anticipated and definitely worth the wait! Thank you Chase for a wonderful reaction, I had a feeling you would love this one! Such a banger! Happy birthday, greetings and much love from Finland 🥳🤘🏻
Happy Belated Birthday Chase! 🥳🎂🍀 Hoping you had an amazing day! All the best from Germany. 😊 And thank you for this gift. Love your reactions. 😀🎶🎧
Congrats Chase,this is a awesome song
Happiest of birthdays to you Chase🎉🎉 so wonderful to see to joy and surprise in your face when this song started cooking😊❤
I have just watched your reaction and it was a honour to hear this new Nightwish track for the first time with you as I had a feeling you would love it. I watched a few people reactions to the previous releases and couldn't believe some of the things they were saying but I suppose they are entitled to their opinion. Love this track and can't wait to just sit and listen to the album.
Thanks for sharing your respectful reaction to a song that for me explores themes of solitude, self-discovery, and the existential journey through life's trials. The imagery of the ocean, islands, and mariners reflects a metaphorical exploration of the human experience connecting with other individuals. The song captures the essence of navigating life’s uncertainties and finding one's place in a vast, often unwelcoming world. It suggests a longing for connection and understanding while grappling with the weight of past experiences and the isolation they can bring.
P.S. Butterflies represent transformation on all levels, claims ecotherapist Anna Cariad-Barrett: "Butterflies show us how we can go within ourselves to dissolve old forms and morph, rebuilding and evolving ourselves," she explains, noting that they show us the importance of surrender and trust "as part of the essential process of growth and renewal."
P.S.S. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday! 😃 That part you said about being lucky to be a creator while they are making new music, was very Nightwish. Very Perfume of the timeless and Greates show on earth -vibes ❤
🥳 I'm 1 and a half hour late but still "happy Birthday" Chase.😉 Hope you will enjoy lot's more of good music.🤘 And yes ,they earned to do what they want to do,creating magic.😎
Thanks Chase and have a damn good birthday from Finland!
Great reaction as usual! 👍
And all the best birthday wishes from me!
Can't wait for your breakdowns on the other songs of this awesome album. Keep going & wish you a happy day! (;
Don't know many South Africans enjoying Nightwish like you do Lived in Joburg for 14 years(Dutchman converted South African) and always hoped Nightwish do a few concerts in SA but never been that lucky.
Thanks for a great reaction, greetings from Ireland. Keep doing what you do!
Late Happy Birthday.. thnx for a great reaction once more..
Looking forward to the rest of the album reaction..
Ps thnx for getting me too listen too my favorite band in a new way thnx too your break down off the songs...ds
Happy Birthday, Chase!🥂
Thanks for the reaction to this magical song!
Greetings from Germany!
Hope you had a damn good birthday, Chase! You made my day watching your reaction ❤️
Happy birthday! My birthday was the 12th. Nightwish chose an excellent month to bring out the new album. It's a great album imo. And indeed it's a journey, not a collection of songs. This song to me is new Nightwish with an oldschool Nightwish feel. It's unpredictable, mischievous and grande.
Happy birthday from Norway 🥳
I really love this song. It’s great! And its very Nightwish 🤘🏼
Happy Birthday!! My birthday is tomorrow, on release day. Nightwish has gifted us magnificently.