Hell, no! She's now a member of Temperance, a great band that i highly suggest you! She would be a total waste in nw,since nowadays nightwish are just a pale shadow of their former self. And not since a couple of years. And i'm trying to be objective, because on a personal level i stopped listening to them after DPP. Before you ask me,yes, i'm tarja's biggest fan AND i love anette AND one of the only two songs i like on imaginaerum is Slow Love Slow. And i've been a fan of floor since af's debut ;) Sad to say since nw have been a great love of mine but i think they're artistically dead.
I am now subbed and have watched many of Miss Kristin's videos. I am a fan of Floor Jansen. Until this moment, I thought it impossible for anyone to perform GLS as well as Floor did at Wacken 2013. I just got proven wrong. What a voice! What control WHAT POWER!!I loved her rendition. Perfection all over again. Count me in! Yes, this lady stands on the shoulders of a giant but I concur, she easily could fill in Miss Floor.
My God woman, you are a force of nature! I almost felt my hair blowing during some of your belts. Seriously though, you have managed to combine the techniques and personalities of Tarja and of Floor, and yet made it your own, with your personality and expressive singing riding on top. GLS is probably my favourite song of all time, and you most definitely get a 10/10. Bravo.
Fantastic performance, Kristin! Your performance indeed captured the idea of combining the best elements of Tarja's and Floor's most well-known performances. And then you ended it with a truly astonishing and stunning interpretation that perfectly represents your unique style we've all come to fall in love with! Brava brava!
Your range is incredible. It's hard to believe a single person is able to do all of that. I was listening to this while studying and from about 8:23 on I couldn't stay focused. Completely captivated.
This is one of my favorite songs ever. I never thought anything could top Tarja's rendition, then Floor joined the band and added so much more energy to the ending. I got to hear her perform it in 2015 and it brought me to tears. And then you came along. The way you blended what both of them did best into a single cover was masterful. Seriously Kristin, this was incredible. Thank you.
It was this song 8 years ago that led me to the metal I love today so understandably I am a bit critical of anyone who dare to cover it. You have not disappointed in anyway. I am amazed and with you personal touches and wonderfully rich voice this is as fabulous as anyone will ever do. Congratulations, this was exciting for me to hear.
I admire this version! It's impressive how you capture Tarja's style as well as Flor's power! It's a perfect blend of two ways to sing the song. I really love this!
WOW. I thought I had seen enough of these to expect a anything, but damn.. most of the video I was thinking "Oh that's interesting, she's channeling Tarja", and then 9:00 came around and all I could think was "WOAH". Bravo! Amazing performance. The control you have over your voice to keep such a beautiful controlled vibrato on a belt like that... I can't even begin to imagine. BRAVO.
This would qualify as a vocal ACHIEVEMENT!!!! Your gorgeous voice handles this very difficult song with both grace, and power. I always thought Tarja lost some of her annunciation due to her rather pronounced Finnish accent, still do to this day. However, you seem to be very aware of that and do a marvelous job of pronouncing every syllable clearly and cleanly. Even when you go into the later break in the song, you have such power and presence in your voice. Dare I say it.... You're almost TOO strong a vocalist for this song!!!! And YES!!!! You NAILED THAT LAST NOTE!!!! Floor Jansen herself would be, well......floored.... heheheheheheheh
WELL THAT WAS PRETTY FANTASTIC I can definitely hear you drawing inspiration from Tarja and Floor, and you more than do justice to them both. Seriously, your talent is unreal and I can’t wait to hear what you’re going to do in the future.
Thank you all for the incredible support!! If you would like to help out further - I do not make any money on covers like these! Many labels do not allow cover artists to receive a shared revenue for videos like this one...and the amount of hours that go into recording/mixing/shooting/editing is uh, a lot. Any donation amount would be *incredibly* appreciated and inspires me to keep making these videos!!* And for those of you that have already donated - A MILLION THANK YOUS!! Paypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/kscontralto
Please do go with Patreon, there is a really welcoming sense of community with it. I have really enjoyed it with other creators, like Minniva and D'Artagnon. I will absolutely sign up if...when, you make one :) Truly, an artist of your caliber deserves recognition and appreciation.
Holy crap! You totally nailed it! As I am on the one hand absolutely adoring a good opera and on the other hand loving metal to my bones, I am so glad I discovered your channel. I am so looking forward to hearing more from you and your band in the future. 😍 Metal needs more voices like yours!
Good lord. I will admit all through the video I was like - yeah ok... yeah shes getting those notes, yep ok.... mmm yep suppose its not a bad cover then the ending, you destroyed me. I KNOW you held that back to teach us all a lesson. That ending was insanity. You earned another subscriber here. Amazing.
Kristin, that was f'ng amazing! Love to see when singers can pull off Tarja.💯 Great mix of both singers! I was happy and surprised to see you on Richie Castellano's channel. Amazing seeing you cover Queensryche with them. Richie is a super ! and nice dude. 🔥🎸🔥
Now, whatever I write here, the words I will use will not be enough to express my admiration and surprise. You took my breath away... Keep up your fantastic work, you have a new fan here in Turkey 💐
New most proper blue memory. Nightwish is so dramatic in all senses, this being one of the most epic of dramas in songwriting that I can think of, tied only with poet and the pendulum. GOSH it would be incredible to hear you take that on and give it the symphonic dress up. This was astounding. 👏
I like it. The little bit of distortion in the belting parts around 6:00 and the lower register... Sounds great. And the Floor flare at the end... She's got competition for sure. In light of the 'no money for covers' I think you need a band and some original compositions. 😀👍
Phenomenal !!! Just like Tommy, another artist that can do it ALL !! This voice is breathtaking. Thanks to Tommy for introducing me to yet another awesome artist i never heard about before. I am so thankful for this.
Oh lord. I absolutely love Tarja but I can say you have exactly the same voice profile. Congratulations. Seriously. This cover is not short of amazing.
This was my second sampling of your incredible voice. I'm a huge Nightwish fan and I love everything Floor does. She is absolutely phenomenal. But this was another masterpiece by you. Beautifully powerful voice. You were born for this and meant to be the front woman of a symphonic metal band. I am now a fan and follower. Love your stuff! Onward.
Holy shit!! That was brilliant, Kristin!!! 😀 I was curious which ending you were going to choose before playing. The modern ending comes as close to giving me goosebumps as any song could!!!
Just came from listening to the original of this song for the first time. This is just jaw droppingly and magnificently epic. The mix of vocal styles... just how... can classical singers sing anything then? I admit to knowing virtually nothing about the art.
Perhaps this would only remain a dream, but I would love to hear you perform Epica's "Sancta Terra" with Simone or Floor! I must admit, however, that my heart may not be able to handle the sheer beauty and splendor of such a performance were it to happen. Nevertheless, to hear that would be a risk I'd happily embrace.
Hell even if she did it all by herself with switching from harsh or clean vocals and opera to metal…🥴 I mean I would love her to duet with either Simone or Floor, however I would like to see her take on that song solo with the mirage of her having duet lol with herself…
Gosh, I'm so spoiled with live stuff that I'm not used to hearing the studio instrumental anymore. 😂This is beautiful, Kirstin! Would you be open to covering Shoemaker? I'd love to hear your interpretation of it.
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she brought to her version the best of two worlds, from Floor the power and vigor, from Tarja the depth and beauty. What a stunning performance.
Kristin... Is there anything you can't do? This was a masterclass in metal vocal tones. You're incredible!!!
OMG!!! ADRIENNE! I LOVE YOU BOTH GIRLS! YOUR VOICES ARE EPIC AF.🤘🤘🤘😈😈😈
😭 You're the best ever. Is there anything YOU can't do?! Thank you so much 💕
A wild Adrienne appears!
Masterclass!?! More than that! Damn.
Holy shit you did the Floor-gasm! Incredible!
God bless Floor, the Queen of Metal ... But in case she quits, you are worthy to be the next voice of nightwish.
Hell, no! She's now a member of Temperance, a great band that i highly suggest you! She would be a total waste in nw,since nowadays nightwish are just a pale shadow of their former self. And not since a couple of years.
And i'm trying to be objective, because on a personal level i stopped listening to them after DPP.
Before you ask me,yes, i'm tarja's biggest fan AND i love anette AND one of the only two songs i like on imaginaerum is Slow Love Slow. And i've been a fan of floor since af's debut ;)
Sad to say since nw have been a great love of mine but i think they're artistically dead.
Not now😂😂😂😂😂
I am now subbed and have watched many of Miss Kristin's videos. I am a fan of Floor Jansen. Until this moment, I thought it impossible for anyone to perform GLS as well as Floor did at Wacken 2013. I just got proven wrong. What a voice! What control WHAT POWER!!I loved her rendition. Perfection all over again. Count me in! Yes, this lady stands on the shoulders of a giant but I concur, she easily could fill in Miss Floor.
My God woman, you are a force of nature! I almost felt my hair blowing during some of your belts. Seriously though, you have managed to combine the techniques and personalities of Tarja and of Floor, and yet made it your own, with your personality and expressive singing riding on top. GLS is probably my favourite song of all time, and you most definitely get a 10/10. Bravo.
Fantastic performance, Kristin! Your performance indeed captured the idea of combining the best elements of Tarja's and Floor's most well-known performances. And then you ended it with a truly astonishing and stunning interpretation that perfectly represents your unique style we've all come to fall in love with! Brava brava!
By far my favorite song from Nightwish and your cover is just sublime. Thank you for making me able to rediscover that song 💜
Your range is incredible. It's hard to believe a single person is able to do all of that. I was listening to this while studying and from about 8:23 on I couldn't stay focused. Completely captivated.
You are wonderful. Thank you SO much!
This is one of my favorite songs ever. I never thought anything could top Tarja's rendition, then Floor joined the band and added so much more energy to the ending. I got to hear her perform it in 2015 and it brought me to tears.
And then you came along. The way you blended what both of them did best into a single cover was masterful. Seriously Kristin, this was incredible. Thank you.
Literally the best of both worlds in one version!
*frantically searches for a way to like this more than once*
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
this is ...well...I'm speechless!...this is PERFECTION. I got goosebumps at 5:48
Incredible performance! I love both your cover and the original!! BRAVO!!!!!!!
It was this song 8 years ago that led me to the metal I love today so understandably I am a bit critical of anyone who dare to cover it. You have not disappointed in anyway. I am amazed and with you personal touches and wonderfully rich voice this is as fabulous as anyone will ever do. Congratulations, this was exciting for me to hear.
Oh Kristin, your voice is always amazing! The ending is epic! I can not wait for the day when you are finally the lead singer of your own band! 🤘🔥🤗
That is a beautiful interpretation. Thank you so much. 🙏 👏 🙂
I admire this version! It's impressive how you capture Tarja's style as well as Flor's power! It's a perfect blend of two ways to sing the song. I really love this!
WOW.
I thought I had seen enough of these to expect a anything, but damn.. most of the video I was thinking "Oh that's interesting, she's channeling Tarja", and then 9:00 came around and all I could think was "WOAH".
Bravo! Amazing performance.
The control you have over your voice to keep such a beautiful controlled vibrato on a belt like that... I can't even begin to imagine.
BRAVO.
Lovely cover. True to the original but also so unique with your style. Wowee
This would qualify as a vocal ACHIEVEMENT!!!! Your gorgeous voice handles this very difficult song with both grace, and power. I always thought Tarja lost some of her annunciation due to her rather pronounced Finnish accent, still do to this day. However, you seem to be very aware of that and do a marvelous job of pronouncing every syllable clearly and cleanly. Even when you go into the later break in the song, you have such power and presence in your voice. Dare I say it.... You're almost TOO strong a vocalist for this song!!!! And YES!!!! You NAILED THAT LAST NOTE!!!! Floor Jansen herself would be, well......floored.... heheheheheheheh
When 9:00 makes you wanna smash that like-button but you can't 'cause you already did T_T
holy frick that was mindblowing. I didn't think i could love this song more than I already do... This turned my crappy day around, thank you!!!!
Jaw dropping vocal performance....This isn't an easy song......Hats off....❤️🙏🤟
Stunning. Just stunning. Cold chills. You just get better and better. Thank you for the awesome work you do! 🤘
WELL THAT WAS PRETTY FANTASTIC
I can definitely hear you drawing inspiration from Tarja and Floor, and you more than do justice to them both. Seriously, your talent is unreal and I can’t wait to hear what you’re going to do in the future.
Thank you all for the incredible support!! If you would like to help out further - I do not make any money on covers like these! Many labels do not allow cover artists to receive a shared revenue for videos like this one...and the amount of hours that go into recording/mixing/shooting/editing is uh, a lot. Any donation amount would be *incredibly* appreciated and inspires me to keep making these videos!!* And for those of you that have already donated - A MILLION THANK YOUS!!
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You should start a Patreon account!
@@Wrackey I think I just might - I've had a few requests for this as well so I'm going to look into it 😊
Please do go with Patreon, there is a really welcoming sense of community with it. I have really enjoyed it with other creators, like Minniva and D'Artagnon. I will absolutely sign up if...when, you make one :) Truly, an artist of your caliber deserves recognition and appreciation.
@@KristinStarkey +1 for Patreon community vibes
Patreon is also a really easy way to set up monthly donations!
Just awesome. Doesn't shy at all to the original verse.
If Floor ever needs a backup you could do it any day. ❤️
More nightwish verses, please.
Kristin killing it once again! Well done! 🔥🤘
Holy crap! You totally nailed it! As I am on the one hand absolutely adoring a good opera and on the other hand loving metal to my bones, I am so glad I discovered your channel. I am so looking forward to hearing more from you and your band in the future. 😍
Metal needs more voices like yours!
Good lord. I will admit all through the video I was like - yeah ok... yeah shes getting those notes, yep ok.... mmm yep suppose its not a bad cover then the ending, you destroyed me. I KNOW you held that back to teach us all a lesson. That ending was insanity. You earned another subscriber here. Amazing.
Wasn't ready for this. Blows everything else out of the water. Amazing vocals.
9:00 Powerful note holded to perfection....Just amazed and in awe....🫶❤️
Wow that was wow 😳 🤣
Your opera voice, if that is right wording, is just mind-blowing. Thank you 🤘
Kristin, that was f'ng amazing! Love to see when singers can pull off Tarja.💯 Great mix of both singers!
I was happy and surprised to see you on Richie Castellano's channel. Amazing seeing you cover Queensryche with them. Richie is a super ! and nice dude.
🔥🎸🔥
AWESOME! You did the big footsteps justice!
so devastatingly beautiful and so incredibly well sung I just can't praise this enough with how well done it is
Huge Nightwish fan and this is amazing! So glad I found you through that awesome cover with Tommy Johansson
GOOSEBUMPS!
First time hearing you and I am very impressed. Lovely vocals as well stunning video work. Looking forward to watching more.
Now, whatever I write here, the words I will use will not be enough to express my admiration and surprise. You took my breath away...
Keep up your fantastic work, you have a new fan here in Turkey 💐
Yes!!
You managed to mix Tarja's and Floor's interpretations all in one awesome package! Bravo!
Love it. In tears. Amazing finish. God bless you.
Awesome cover Kristin. Respect and love from The Netherlands.😀
Gurl, you’re crushing it!! ♥️
New most proper blue memory. Nightwish is so dramatic in all senses, this being one of the most epic of dramas in songwriting that I can think of, tied only with poet and the pendulum. GOSH it would be incredible to hear you take that on and give it the symphonic dress up. This was astounding. 👏
came back to this, goose bumps at the end AGAIN
Goshdarn that was perfect 👏👏👏👏. If Floor retires, Kristin for Nightwish!
You're absolutely amazing 👏
melt my heart
Two thoughts: Incredible, and Thank You
Wow! I love.
I have no words! So brutally good. Everything you do!
Wow! That was simply mindblowing! I cant even find a strong enough superlative! Thank you! \m/
Holy cow I got goosebumps.. especially at the 9:00 mark.. wow!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Badass! you killed it! nightwish and Ghost Love Score are an absolute classic.
I just loved how her singing style is reminiscent of Tarja's. Your work is beautiful!
I like it. The little bit of distortion in the belting parts around 6:00 and the lower register... Sounds great. And the Floor flare at the end... She's got competition for sure. In light of the 'no money for covers' I think you need a band and some original compositions. 😀👍
just wow, very raw and rare awesomness, amazing range from the lows to the highs, cheers from sweden! 🙂
Phenomenal !!! Just like Tommy, another artist that can do it ALL !! This voice is breathtaking. Thanks to Tommy for introducing me to yet another awesome artist i never heard about before. I am so thankful for this.
Which tommy? Karevik? When did he introduced you to her? edit: OOh you mean you guy from majestica
I Just absolutely loved this performance. Has a flavor of both Tarja and Floor. Well done.
Fantastic! Just listning to You and Tommy , Fairytail Of New You...Just hade to look You up...Going on my playlist 🙂
I'm legit speechless, you NAILED this.
Fantastic 🎶🎤👏👏👏🌹Kristyn
Oh lord. I absolutely love Tarja but I can say you have exactly the same voice profile.
Congratulations. Seriously. This cover is not short of amazing.
This is art...Simply beautiful...
Goddammit woman, did you just make Floor look tame?
Right? I hate like hell to say that, but...
This is definitely one of the only covers on youtube that does this song justice!
This was my second sampling of your incredible voice. I'm a huge Nightwish fan and I love everything Floor does. She is absolutely phenomenal. But this was another masterpiece by you. Beautifully powerful voice. You were born for this and meant to be the front woman of a symphonic metal band. I am now a fan and follower. Love your stuff! Onward.
Holy shit!! That was brilliant, Kristin!!! 😀 I was curious which ending you were going to choose before playing. The modern ending comes as close to giving me goosebumps as any song could!!!
Superb! One of my fav songs
I need to go to sleep but you are captivating me. Please stop and let me sleep.
I was waiting for it ;) absolutely fucking amazing !!! 🤘🤘💥💥💥
Amazing performance! 🎤🎶😍
Wow...amazing version 👏👏👏
This is truly amazing good Kristin just WOW!! Good luck with all your musical adventures!!
Just came from listening to the original of this song for the first time. This is just jaw droppingly and magnificently epic. The mix of vocal styles... just how... can classical singers sing anything then? I admit to knowing virtually nothing about the art.
What a beautiful interpretation, I love the color of your lipstick. 😍😍
Absolutely amazing, you smashed it!!!!
goosebumps
I’ve always loved this song, whether it was performed by Tarja or Floor. Your performance truly captured its essence and beauty! Bravo!
Beautiful 🤩
I’d love to hear what you would do with Scaretale or Ghost River
Wow!! That was amazing 🥰
I think I died a little at 9:00.
got goosebumps!!
Perhaps this would only remain a dream, but I would love to hear you perform Epica's "Sancta Terra" with Simone or Floor! I must admit, however, that my heart may not be able to handle the sheer beauty and splendor of such a performance were it to happen. Nevertheless, to hear that would be a risk I'd happily embrace.
Ooo good choice!!
This is a good suggestion - thanks!!
Hell even if she did it all by herself with switching from harsh or clean vocals and opera to metal…🥴 I mean I would love her to duet with either Simone or Floor, however I would like to see her take on that song solo with the mirage of her having duet lol with herself…
@@grevlisserra8949 That sounds wonderful as well!
this is definitely one of my favorites!!! ("Tonight we Ride" also in top 2!)
Unique. Powerful. 💕
PERFECT!!!
OMG 😱!!! Great work!!!!
Just wow, amazing! 😍
Bravo!!! Perfect blend of Tarja and Floor!!!
singing is always a personal performance..awesome
Gosh, I'm so spoiled with live stuff that I'm not used to hearing the studio instrumental anymore. 😂This is beautiful, Kirstin! Would you be open to covering Shoemaker? I'd love to hear your interpretation of it.
The part at 5:48 is what really gets me, awesome!
Absolutely Awesome...definitely need more 🤘🤘🔥🔥
Jesus christ Dr. I was not ready at 9:00
Man... I don't understand this world no more. Such unique and powerful voice, stunning beautiful woman, great production. Why so few views?
wow you nailed it the end was as good as floor at wacken
wonderful