This song was a highlight at concerts! You all performed it so well night after night. And I would get tears during the “We Were Here” part at the end. Thanks so much! ❤️❤️
Check out Therion too if you like Symphonic Metal. Just as sublime and sensational as Nightwish. You may also appreciate the Folk Metal, Neo-Medieval, and Melodic Death Metal genres.
I'm 72 and in total agreement. I likewise grew up with the Beatles, Stones and Led Zeppelin but also Stravinsky et al. This was an amazing performance and wish I could have been there.
Am I the only one who starts getting all emotional with the concept of the song?? How can other bands ever compete with what Nightwish have turned into? This is philosophy, storytelling, poetry, science if you will...This is all what metal could be to me.
Вот сей час я увидел знакомые мне лица. Я переживаю, чтобы вы не распались. Найтвиш для меня единый, а невсе каждый сам по себе.то, что писал ранее, говорит о том , что долго не слушал вас... . я поменялся, а вы....-в лучшую сторону.всё-таки не хватает солистки в золотистом платье,не буду лесть в подробности, это не столь важно, хотя все новое-это Офигенное старое. Ладно:вам только процветания и успешной, богатой карьеры!!!
@Johnny Finn Nightwish will, one day, be hailed as the reason for the success of symphonic rock. If you haven't done it yet and want to sob uncontrollably, watch the movie "Imaginaerum." After dozens of viewings, I still choke up multiple times. If I had a "Make A Wish" opportunity, it would be to hang out with Emppu for a couple of hours... he seems SO happy making others happy that he holds a special place in my set of beloved musicians... maybe even the top one. 😀
When I listen to that part I always think of how brief the life is. I start to make a comparison between our ancestors and us, and they were also here, as we are. They just vanished, evolved and here we are trying to evolve into a better society, and maybe not too far into the future we will be the ones who were here, and undoubtedly will be part of the history and will become "ancestors" for other "people" or begins. That part of the song always makes my body shake and make me realise that we are just stardust. Once we were, now we are no more.
@@camilomaldonadopinzon6847 And each and every one of us with hopes and dreams and fears lived their lives and died. Imagine 117 BILLION people that all were born and died before us. We think we are so amazing as homo sapiens, but just like you said; we're all just stardust!
Anyone who thinks that a scientific worldview is cold, emotionless, and spiritually unsatisfying needs to hear this song. One of the most beautiful and moving things I've ever heard.
@@jedicouncil66 If you see it as despair, you are missing the point of the song. It's about joy and wonder. It literally calls us humans "the lucky ones".
"When I was little, I was fascinated by stars. I thought they were magic. I kept coming up with all these crazy theories about how they worked. I wanted to believe in magic. [...] When I grew up and learned the real explanation for the stars, they became even more amazing." - certified cynical dickhead Colonel Janus
I'm 63 now. Grew up with Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Renaissance and other Hardrock or Artrock stuff. And discovered Nightwish last year. It' a great performance!
The visuals at the "We were here!" finale always get me. Thank you, Nightwish, for reminding us of our humanity, our better and cosmic natures, and giving us words to dream by and live by.
In the grand scale of things, the gist of this composition, we are nothing but that. Footnotes to future generations. Or alien civilizations finding out a monke with big brain actually managed to off themselves. No matter what, we will eventually fade out on this Earth. The big question is will we continue on as a species through raping other heavenly bodies. But "Life" as we humans consider it, WILL end billions of years before Sol revokes its contract.
@@IsaacParentThat is not what they meant to say... If you calculate how many different configurations of DNA are possible, it is much more than the amount of people that have ever lived. Nothing to do with abortions.
14:16 - 14:47 The Evolution of Music This has to be my favorite part of the song because it's so subtle that you might not catch it the first time around, but it's arguably the most brilliant part of the song in terms of storytelling. Within about 30 seconds, you can hear a beautiful representation of musical history. It begins with a harpsichord playing Bach's Minuet in G, followed by the voices of Chrismas Carolers singing a snippet that's reminiscent of Carol of the Bells to represent the Classical Music of the 18-1900s; it then moves to mid-20th century american Country Music with a short snippet of a banjo diddy ; the early 21st century follows afterwards with a riff from Metallica's "Enter Sandman" to represent the Golden Age of Classic Metal; it then ends with the drumkit briefly switching from acoustic to digital as it plays an EDM style beat to represent Club Music and the modern era. This is not a part of the song I see people talk about often and I think it definitely deserves more praise because it's absolutely genius.
Actually it starts before 14:16, exactly at 13:47.. it starts with tribal rythms and singings (probably they want to evoke the ancient music), then it lasts with a kind of Gregorian chants and afterwards those that you mentioned!!! In total is exactly 1 minute!
I really would love to see someone do a breakdown specifically on this part of the song. I think I'm missing stuff, and I'd love to have someone point it out. I certainly don't find all the things mentioned by Claire there.
"Ghost Love Score" was the love at first sight as when we heard Nightwish first time and loved them. "The Poet and The Pendulum" was the mourning for the old times of Nightwish and calling for the new dark adventures "The Greatest Show on Earth" was the great announcement of the epic era is about to come as Nightwish has finally established their best line-up! Now it is the time for "All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World"
The best line-up so far. Most of us already made the assumption that they have reached their best line-up before and were proven wrong. I don't know if it is possible to get even better. But Nightwish is always full of surprises.
I get emotional every time I hear the "We were here" part. This song really helps you remember how small you are compared to the universe and the things that came before and the things that will come after. It reminds us there's going to be time when humans don't exist anymore or that we'll one day be considered an ancient civilization ourselves. Beautiful! I've listened to this song so many times, I've lost count and I know I'll keep coming back to listen again!
Every time the ending happens, "we were here" I just get so overwhelmed with emotion and I sob. I don't know why. I can't help it. This song just really hits me
It should be emotional. "We Were Here" is a celebratory chant saying we existed, we won the lottery of birth and lived, overshadowed by the inevitable end.
It hits me every time as well. To me there is so much anguish, and yet a hint of defiance in that final cry. Humankind's unified voice shouting out to the uncaring and empty vastness of the Universe that "We Existed". The loneliness of being the only known sentient species, mixed with the resolve that even if there are no other eyes and ears out there (and I dearly hope there are) to witness our existence and eventual passing; the Universe created something worthy of note. It warms my heart to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way about that ending and so I thank you and wish you all the best. :)
He HAS to smile, he has the best job on earth - and he has a pinchable-cheek face, he's just damned cute (and I say that as a straight guy - the dude looks huggable).
@@TheReverendRobDiesel lol yes, I saw them live and Emppu was smiling and being cute the whole time. He also threw a guitar pick right at my face and I keep it in a special place haha. What a great experience seeing Nightwish live is!
I must have listened to this a thousand times, and yes, still also get goose bumps! I sit and listen in awe, and cannot wait to see this live. Beautiful from start to finish - phenomenal!
"Wintersun" (though not 20 minutes long songs (yet? ^^). And "Ne Obliviscaris" do this for me, too. Music is such a powerful thing, making us escape from things like time. It's truly magic
Perhaps someone will disagree, but at live concerts Floor has such an energy that charges not only the audience in the hall but also the rest of the band members who fall under her influence and play on the rise, with enthusiasm, it's just read on their face’s …
Ever notice how HAPPY Emppu looks in EVERY video, from day 1 to now? Although, I didn't like H2N, so I'm not sure if he is so happy in those videos/performances.
She's a Goddess Valkyrie with a superior powerful voice, full of extreme feelings. Love you all Nigthwish, you are the best artist of music and deep feelings ever..... U're the only one that can make me cry while I sing with you.....🤘🥰😘
That moment when all those pictures pass by of random people and everyone screams 'WE WERE HERE!'always brings a tear to my eyes. Probably my favourite Nightwish song of all.
It happens exactly the same. A few months ago I discovered this band (I had listened to individual songs without paying much attention) and I am fascinated. I am 43 years old, I have never been to a show by any band and a few days ago I bought my tickets to see Nightwish in Argentina next October. I can't explain the emotion I feel !!
Todo esto ES FABULOSO TE ELEVA ENGANCHADA EN UNA CUERDA AL FUTURO ASI ME VEO YO A Y ENGANCHADA EN LA BANDA ES TRANPORTABLE Y MAS ALLA VOYYYYYYYYY CAROLINA WEINBERG DE ARGENTINA
Its nine years, since i lost my mother. I was 34 then. A woman, who gave her all, to raise a boy as a single mother. She struggled so damn hard through all her life. And then, when she finally found peace, she got cancer. I never understood, how a fighting human, who gave it all, could be punished like that. I had so many damn questions, and doubted everything and all. I was never religious, and neither was she. Ever since i was a young boy, we talked about life and death. And she had her own way, to think about things. She teached me, to belive in the universe and not to question my human being. And still - the day she died, i lost all „faith“. Just because of the fact, that she died way too young (56). And then i found this song. And i had to realise, that she lives on. In me, and in every person she met on her way. And that was the moment, i realised, that we can be eternal - if we are pure and if we care. We where here! And damn… how she was here! A wanna thank you, for this masterpiece, and for all it made me realise! Whenever i come back to this video, i shed some tears. But no sad ones. I am lucky, that this woman raised me, and gave me the capacity, to understand such a masterpiece! I love you guys! - and sorry, if i chose the wrong words. English was not my mothers language.
This is VERY moving my friend. I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. May you honor her memory each and every day, and keep her in your heart and mind forever.
I cried reading your text and you are right, she is here with you, in your heart and in the universe. You had a wonderful mother and she raised a wonderful son.
Peace be with you and your mother. I share a similar experience; while my mother has not passed yet, it was just a little over 6 years ago that she lost her 90% of her small intestine due to an undetected blood clot. While she somehow miraculously recovered from her near-death state. The truth was that her life would never be the same again. It's been an extremely uphill battle since then with moments of grave despair and anguish. Nonetheless I am forever grateful to have been given the time to truly cherish and love her. All I hope for now is that her days will come to a close with as little pain as possible. Much love to you and your shared emotions. Kindest wishes, NA
I'm from an old rock, metal school ... Maiden, DP, Judas, I'm 52 years old and I've never listened to this band and somehow overlooked it and thought like a lot of older people that there was nothing to surprise me anyway. How wrong I was! .... Beauty, melodies, voice and especially young fans and the next generation thanks to this band! For young people it's like for us Iron maiden in the 80s.salut from Czech republic
I'm left completely speechless...never was there a more wholesome band than Nightwish...I lose myself into its universe, tales and ink stained pages...every song, every concept and concert is simply a magnificent work of art. They'll forever be in my ❤
you said what I feel for this band for years now but never been able to put into words.. thank you so much Nightwish and their music will be in my heart forever🤍
Couldn't agree more, every song is so diverse that you never know what to expect unless of course you are familiar with their music and you hit the nail on the head when you said there was never a more wholesome band and there probably never will be in our lifetime, especially with that contrived manufactured rubbish they call music nowadays. Great comment keep spreading the word and Nightwish will keep going.
Nightwish - their music is unapologetically artistic, they write and sing whatever they want and it's always epic in the truest sense of the word. No conforming to trends, just making music to the tune of their souls.
Nightwish - I’d argue - is keeping so many people sane, positive, and uplifted during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and fear. Thank you for it.
" unprecedented time of uncertainty and fear." Maybe open a history book some day. It's hard to find times in history where we've had it better than we do now.
Tuomas is a master of music. After going thru a solid dark time with the poet and the pendulum. He wrote a song to make us realise that its a chance to be alive. And simply living is the greatest show on earth.
Man, this song is definitely a masterpiece, I can't stop listening it, again and again. I saw you on live for the 1st time 2 weeks ago in Paris, and I'll never forget it. Please never stop... Being!
It's not her voice alone its the way she uses it. The various low and high notes she can reach and in different styles and even different languages. Simone Simons, Sharon Den Adel and Amy lee are awesome too for example BUT with no disrespect to them...Floor is the most flexible of them all and she can perfect any style she gets into...from operatic to heavy metal to hard rock to pop to jazzy-ish to growling...she has it all and she's worked damn hard to achieve it. her pairing with Nightwish is just marvelous because it introduced a lot of people to the band and genre and all the side projects that the band members had and have. Floor Jansen and Nightwish are for us today what Freddie Mercury and Queen were back in the day. Oh and no disrespect to Tarja(which I've only this year managed to see live and she magnificent as expected) or Anette(still waiting to catch her live). I like them too and we wouldn't be here to talk about any of this if not for their contributions as well
@@vlad-ovidiuadam6489 dude, your comment is pure and condensed truth, from the first to the last word. Also note that I've been listening to metal music (not the heavy one or a more instrumental one, but mostly to power metal, gothic and symphonic metal) for over 10 years, with the first group I listened to being Evanescence (whose frontwoman is the above mentioned Amy Lee), and the first actually loved to the deep being Within Temptation (not to be said, Sharon's band), so I totally get your comparison, and I can compare them as well with my musical tastes and history. They all have a wonderful voice, however it's not the bare voice which lets you understand the power of these bands, but the way they decide to use them. Just think of Whole World is Watching from WT, of Bring Me to Life from Evanescence: they are well known songs, but they are the ones which let you appreciate the frontwomen's voice the most, since they are literally able to crack your heart.
"We Were Here..." And I was there! Hair on the back of my neck standing up on end all night! And then to see Richard Dawkins at the end was such a magical moment! I'm so desperately hoping the December gig at Wembley is possible... Here's hoping 😀
@@katrinarickard2286 At least you've got a chance, I was planning on seeing them in NYC in September. It hasn't been officially cancelled yet, but considering that the US is still setting records for new cases, I don't see how there's even hope for a September show.
@@katrinarickard2286 December is still 5 months away, and a lot can happen in that time. But still really diggin the new album, and for now, that'll do 👍
@@MsCatstaff Yeah that's gotta suck! I really cannot believe what is happening over there in the US. From over here in the UK, it just looks an absolute nightmare! Really hope y'all figure summit out soon....
When people say music can heal the soul, for me, this is what they're talking about. This song removes so much negativity, anxiety, and existential fear from my ego that all I'm left with is appreciation and tears for the message and feeling left behind. I've not been moved by music like this in two decades.
Soy Biólogo y amo el metal. Esta canción es mi sueño dorado, creo que estuve esperándola por muchos años. El mundo debe saber que todos estamos aquí y tenemos una responsabilidad con el planeta, no somos simples bichos que nacieron y luego murieron, somos los ganadores de una lotería que es la existencia y debemos apreciar este hogar donde nacimos a pesar de que un día dejaremos de existir y otros ocuparán nuestro lugar.
I hadn't heard of Nighwish, just saw a recommended video. I am not entirely processing what i have just seen. I mean the word epic seems trivial....I am just.....astounded....
The entire album is Nightwish's masterpiece so far. And Floor's voice is so rich and colorful interpreting the lyrics, it touches something deep inside of me. :)
About a year ago I "rediscovered" Nightwish after watching a random video here on YT. Haven't listened to Nightwish for like 10 years before that. I think the song was The poet and the pendulum, (didn't even know they had their third singer, after Anette) and since then I've listened/watched Nightwish songs almost daily. If that random video haven't been Nightwish, I might never have found out about Floor Jansen, for me the greatest singer there is. I might never have found my way back to Nightwish, for me the greatest band there is, and listened to songs like Poet..., Ghost love score, Storytime, Tribal...too many to write here. Thank you Nightwish, for making the best music I've ever listened to.
I feel you. I used to love Nightwish untill Annette came along. I stopped listening to Nightwish completely. Then one day I heard Floor on our national show Beste Zangers, saying she was now the voice of Nightwish. I've always been a big fan of her, loved After Forever, so I just had to check out her performances with Nightwish and damn I am SO glad I did. I absolutely LOVE Nightwish again! In my opinion they are better than they've ever been, even though I really liked them with Tarya too. Floor is just out of this world and Troy is such a great addition. So sad Jukka had to quit though, but this drummer is very good too, they are all just amazing!
Back in 2008 a co-worker introduced me to Nightwish. Wish I Had An Angel was the first song of theirs I heard (he had a copy of Once) and I immediately went out to buy it, only to find that the store I went to didn't have a copy of that, but they did have Dark Passion Play. As soon as The Poet and the Pendulum started playing, I thought, "that's not the same singer..." That song still hooked me though, the musicianship far exceeded anything I was exposed to at the time. I started looking more into the band, and found that Tarja had left. I liked Anette fine, never had a problem with her style, but as I went deeper down the rabbit hole I got more into the older songs, and I also discovered After Forever, specifically Dreamflight, and Floor's range blew me away. So when I found out she was going to be the singer for Nightwish, I was beyond excited. Seen them twice, both times with Floor, and those were two of the best shows I've ever been to. Waiting for show number 3, whenever that is...
@@MrPowerslave1971 Nightwish is big but I really don't get why it isn't that well-known. Maybe because it's from Finland. Really don't get why it isn't bigger than Metallica etc. Nightwish is so much better then them. You should check Statovarius if you like this kind of genre. Finland has some amazing metal bands.
Nightwish are now next level magical, beautiful, wonderful...... Tuomas- we are Indeed privileged to have lived while this man shared his musical genius.
16:33 Seeing Tuomas overcome with emotion here makes me cry tears of joy. You smashed it and you know it. You, sir. Are a musical genius. You created that masterpiece and performed it not just for the crowd before you, but for the country, the world, and the entire universe out there. We were here, and your song is a shout out to everyone out there. WE WERE HERE!
I dream of the day that we can sing and headbang together again watching our favorite metal band in the world and screaming "We we're Here" .... Be strong #nightwishers
@@ari4681 Theory is not proof. Proof precedes theory. Theory is a collection of proofs (or facts) used to explain something more complex, the hows and the whys. Proofs are also small individual pieces of the puzzle. There is no one big proof of complex phenomena. Many things in science will never be proven, because of our limitations of measurements and understanding. What science does is to tell us, as far as we know, this is the best explanation, things that are tested and have found to be so far so good. But it is also a challenge to scientists to prove that what we know is wrong, so that we can improve our understanding. Things that have been "proven wrong" also are not completely dismissed, but tweaked and used with caveats and limitations. For example, Newton's laws are "wrong" when considering certain situations, but they are still very valid for normal day to day use. Einstein's theories are wrong when considering the quantum world, but perfectly fine on the macro level. And what we have is not the end, but just a step towards the next on the road to understanding.
@@ari4681 If a scientific idea gets the title "theory", it has damn well been proven. The germ theory of disease and the theory of relativity are also "just" theories.
Being an evolutionary biology student and a metal music fan there cannot be a more perfect song which encapsulates my two likings. I cannot believe I have discovered it now!Dawkins Sir at the end..I am speechless😅
Listening to this song while at home: Fantastic. Listening to this song at work while liberating the bones of a T. rex from 66 million year-old rock: Profound! There is grandeur, indeed!
this is the most unexpected collab. I was growing up listening to nightwish, later i discovered Books of Richard Dawkins. I have never expected this could go together so nicely. Respect
Yeap, I feel the same! .... thought I knew everything about Nightwish. This concert is just tremendous and the presence of Richard Dawkins a great honour!
50 years as a musician. I have never heard anybody sing so loud in concert. EVER. Floor is louder than her monitors. My daughter an I adore her and hubby.
I've tried to understand why people love this song so much for a long time, but every time I listen to it, it just bores me. The song seems all over the place and doesn't make me feel anything. I know music is preference but as someone who enjoys most of their songs... can anyone explain to me what people enjoy so much about this song? Really don't get it but trying to understand what I'm missing here.
@@123Suffering456 Have you tried listening to it while your reading the lyrics? Maybe being able to follow along would help? It's about the creation of our universe and planet eart. That's why chapter 1 is called Four Point Six. I guess I see it as a 20-21 minute rock opera dedicated to the creation of the planet. The first part I can see the creation of the stars and galaxies in my head....sort of like the music is painting it into existence. Part 2 "Life" is talking about life starting on our planet, single microbes up to humans (which is Part 3, Toolmaker). I adore part 3 now, but I will admit the animalistic growls the first time through really made me chuckle. I was like "Wait, run that by me again?" Part 4 has got to be my favourite though, once they start in with the “We Were Here” portion of the song I can’t listen with out getting teary eyed - from happiness. It’s a nice life reminder when your having a stressful day. Puts things in perspective.
17:29 Those young women in the audience, quite carried away with emotion, one of them reciting Richard Dawkins' speech along with him; that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. If science and music together can still move people like that, maybe humanity has a chance after all.
The opportunity that everyone is looking for has existed for years and initially consists of self-reflection and after that taking knowledge about how the mechanisms work, all of which are based on lies and deceit and therefore will never end, until everyone knows what exactly from oneself about blackest word magic, which is much more subtle than many might believe is made. 'Cause there's no more money everything is to blame is based on a color of money system and this results exclusively in the color of the law, what neither with right and law, yet to be reconciled with correct funding. Now if everyone understands that there has been nothing to pay for a very long time (HJR 192, 1933), then there are many the other way around who will hang. Important dates 1914 / 1916, 1933, 1990, 2006 / 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Do research
Floor Jansen is clearly the best thing that could have happened to Nightwish... ...she was clearly born to become and stay the voice of this gigantic band. 💓
Floor Jansen started in After Forever, a great band as well. And check out her work with Ayreon (Arjen Lucassen). We Dutch are _very_ proud of our Floor!
@@awandererfromys1680 Thanks for this info, and yes - reasons enough to be proud of this fantastic artist! 👊😎👍 Not to forget: *Sharon den Adel* of *Within Temptation* - a voice to fall down on the knees, and a band / songs to get stoned without drugs... ...so the dutch have 2 of the best female voices of the world, and one of the best bands ever. And *this* is really *more* than reason enough, to be proud. I doff my hat! 🙏👏
There is a moment (11:53) where the song goes wild, Floor is headbanging like a mad fan, while Troy has legs crossed and just moves his Head slightly, a real British Lord. Great moment hahaha
Floor Jansen is so Wonderful and Gorgeous. Nightwish is the Best of all time, what a amazing this show. Thuomas... the greatest musical genius of our time. Thank you nightwish, for providing so many emotions...
I spoke to Richard Dawkins at a meeting in 2015 and I asked him about his collaboration with Nightwish. He was incredibly impressed by the band and by Tuomas' in particular. When he was invited, he expected to just do a 'voiceover' but was in the studio with the band, so could see how they work. He was very much looking forward to the Wembley show, although I think he was a bit nervous!
Yes, he said in an interview-esque thing that he was quite frightened of Wembley, that having been the largest crowd of people he had ever addressed in person.
This song do be hitting different when it’s 2am and you’re having mood swings. I feel high. And I’m crying. And everything is so perfect and Floor is so perfect it hurts my heart and the music is so beautiful I could die
Every time I listen to this song, the power in the last part of The Toolmaker just stuns me, the "We Were Here" duet between Floor and Marco is just out of this world
And Just like a few others on these comments, i'm in my 60s. My cd collection just got bigger after hearing and watching Nightwish over the last few months. Thank god that l dumped the Tv and found a far better life watching U-Tube instead. Life outside might be closed down (covid ) but I'm loving every moment watching and listerning to such Great Music. Take- care Everyone ...................................
I'm not sure where you define the start of that 'era', but I've heard that sentiment "old school, end of an era, nothing new is as good, etc." for the last 4 decades at least. I'm sure I'll hear it again through the next decade, too. Have faith in what's yet to come, some of it will surprise you with its beauty.
Budem mať 66 rokov, do mojich 64 rokov som o Nightwish nepočul. Raz som na TH-cam našiel ich skladbu Planet Hell a až od toho dňa som začal skutočne žiť. Táto skupina je svetovým dedičstvom a pokladom.
I've discovered Nightwish last Saturday and I'm in shock from then (with Ghost Love Score at Buenos Aires). A truly excellent band and.... what a voice!. Sometimes, I wish that all the crownd and the band stays in silence so I can hear Floor sing like a goodness. I don't have enough words to describe my first encounter with Floor's voice. From then, I suffer the Stendhal's syndrome. What can I do, doctor?
It is not our Earth, our universe. It is merely our time. It is truly a glowing testament to our beautiful finity. @Nightwish, may your song resonate long, loud and proud through the dust and fire, and into the canals of the newborn. Thank you, love and cheers!
Nice to have this "official" version rather than the Tampere one. Please do not block when reaction channels check this out. I got introduced to Nightwish through reactions a couple of years ago and now it is my favorite band.
One of the greatest Stage Performances of Mankind, and one of the greatest Songs of mankind, maybe the best! You will go down in history! Thanks for this masterpiece of excellence!!!
Year after year i listen to this song with my students as an excercise (Im a biology teacher) and year after year i witness the birth of some Nightwish little fans that in a few months discuss with me their favorite albums and songs.
@@mommyofkittens4809 @Rob Creel exactly, like the meme where a guy sits on a desk that says "change my mind", meaning "nobody will change my mind", like a dare (because I know Nightwish is and that won't change).
Maiden, priest purple, nightwish, jetro tull, pink floy and genesis these are the most beautyful bands i know(there are some more but thats the first that came in my head)
Previously my favorite longest track was Ghost Love Score, but damn, this blows it out of the water! This song definetly is the ultimate Nightwish song.
For over a decade 'Ghost Love Score' was my favourite song. Not my favourite Nightwish song, but my most favourite song at all. Until I've heard this masterpiece in 2015!
There has never been a song written to respect the mother nature grander than this one. Massive respect 🎩 Thank you, Nightwish 🌹 Thank you Sir Richard Dawkins.🌹
This is the most awe inspiring song ever, the writing, composition, playing, singing and meaning behind the song. I missed this gig in London in December 2015 as my father was admitted to hospital my mum became ill shortly after. It became a kind of anthem for me as I nursed them both through rapidly debilitating illnesses. My dad passed away on March 1st 2016 and my mum 3 weeks later on March 22nd. My heart and spirit broke but I listened to this song on repeat and I understood how very lucky I was to have such wonderful parents who taught me, my brother, my kids and grandkids so much. Their brief time on earth has left a positive lasting mark thru their genes, their deeds and their teachings. I miss them so much each and every day but know when my brief time is over that I will go back where it all started and be one with them again. You have no idea how much this song has influenced my heart and way of thinking 🤗💕🤗💕🤘 Thank you all and to Richard Dawkins whos teachings inspired this song and album xxx
Dear Freya, l’ll hope for your mum and dad they believed (confessed to) in God before they died. It’s the only possible way for you to meet them again. Not via the teachings of Dawkins, because he is an athëist, not even a thrustworthy scientist.
Dear Freya, to start to begin with, I'm so sorry for your loss! I know what it feels like letting one of your parents go; I too felt it! Your parents would have been proud of you because of your care and dedication! You can be very proud of them!
What an honour to have Richard Dawkins on stage with us. It was a blast!
This song was a highlight at concerts! You all performed it so well night after night. And I would get tears during the “We Were Here” part at the end. Thanks so much! ❤️❤️
Just saw the tweet about the Crab named after You... How that critter is named please?
one of the greatest bands right here
THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!
and one of the greatest singers to
Looking forward to see you guys at Wembley, Floor! ✊
You're a blast! You're an honour!! 🙌 *KIITOS* 🙌
This isn't a song. This is a journey.
*WE WERE HERE.*
and that journey was written by the gods.
@thatguythatwascalledpainse1533 no. The whole point is there aren't any. Wake up.
I am here xxx
@@doctordarkly53 that's really the truth, my friend
EU TAMBÉM, SANTA CATARINA BRASIL EM 16SET2024!💛💙💛💙💛💙 - 💚💛💙💚💛💙
I’m 70 years old and grew up with the Stones and Led Zeppelin ect but seeing Nightwish has restored my faith in current music. Sensational
Check out Therion too if you like Symphonic Metal. Just as sublime and sensational as Nightwish. You may also appreciate the Folk Metal, Neo-Medieval, and Melodic Death Metal genres.
You stole my words! SOO AGREED with, age 71.
I'm 72 and in total agreement. I likewise grew up with the Beatles, Stones and Led Zeppelin but also Stravinsky et al. This was an amazing performance and wish I could have been there.
65yrs old here... Just recently discovered nightwish. Absolutely incredible!
Μusic has no age ! what we saved !
Am I the only one who starts getting all emotional with the concept of the song?? How can other bands ever compete with what Nightwish have turned into? This is philosophy, storytelling, poetry, science if you will...This is all what metal could be to me.
I second every word of that, thanks.
I get choked up and cry multiple times during this song, watching or just listening.
Вот сей час я увидел знакомые мне лица. Я переживаю, чтобы вы не распались. Найтвиш для меня единый, а невсе каждый сам по себе.то, что писал ранее, говорит о том , что долго не слушал вас... . я поменялся, а вы....-в лучшую сторону.всё-таки не хватает солистки в золотистом платье,не буду лесть в подробности, это не столь важно, хотя все новое-это Офигенное старое. Ладно:вам только процветания и успешной, богатой карьеры!!!
@@the-trustees me too, big time!
@Johnny Finn Nightwish will, one day, be hailed as the reason for the success of symphonic rock. If you haven't done it yet and want to sob uncontrollably, watch the movie "Imaginaerum." After dozens of viewings, I still choke up multiple times. If I had a "Make A Wish" opportunity, it would be to hang out with Emppu for a couple of hours... he seems SO happy making others happy that he holds a special place in my set of beloved musicians... maybe even the top one. 😀
This song is an anthem for Humanity. The line, We Were Here, is tragically beautiful.
yes
Gets me every time
When I listen to that part I always think of how brief the life is. I start to make a comparison between our ancestors and us, and they were also here, as we are. They just vanished, evolved and here we are trying to evolve into a better society, and maybe not too far into the future we will be the ones who were here, and undoubtedly will be part of the history and will become "ancestors" for other "people" or begins. That part of the song always makes my body shake and make me realise that we are just stardust. Once we were, now we are no more.
@@camilomaldonadopinzon6847 And each and every one of us with hopes and dreams and fears lived their lives and died.
Imagine 117 BILLION people that all were born and died before us. We think we are so amazing as homo sapiens, but just like you said; we're all just stardust!
@@camilomaldonadopinzon6847
Sehr schön zusammengefasst. Da kann ich nur zustimmen.👍🏼
Anyone who thinks that a scientific worldview is cold, emotionless, and spiritually unsatisfying needs to hear this song. One of the most beautiful and moving things I've ever heard.
A cool song does not change the message of despair. The universe was created, as were we.
@@jedicouncil66 If you see it as despair, you are missing the point of the song. It's about joy and wonder. It literally calls us humans "the lucky ones".
"When I was little, I was fascinated by stars. I thought they were magic. I kept coming up with all these crazy theories about how they worked. I wanted to believe in magic. [...] When I grew up and learned the real explanation for the stars, they became even more amazing." - certified cynical dickhead Colonel Janus
@@jedicouncil66what despair? The despair is only found in the preaching of people so arrogant to the point of claiming "I know what god think".
It is a good song, but religion does help with it. It’s because of God that I love learning about the world.
I am 66 years old and only "found" Nightwish a few weeks ago, I must have been deaf until then, they are awesome.
Tenho 68 anos, e acompanho eles há pelo menos 20 anos ! São, como se fossem a minha familia !🥰
Welcome!!! I'm in my mid 60's, discovered Nightwish in late 2022 or so. Awesome band! So many great songs!
You should listen to their early songs, so awesome!
Ditto. I'm 70s and always was late catching up ... 🤣
Nice to hear guys that you all find Nightwish!😍
One of the most beautiful pieces written by a modern composer. Tuomas is an absolute genius
Thank you for grasping that !!!!!!!!!!!
Definitely. One of the greatest music geniuses in the history of music! Sorry, being megalomaniac again ;)
One doesn’t listen to Nightwish, one experiences Nightwish
Truer words were never spoken \m/
NewHawk7 perfect
Yes. Totally agree. The music is a journey. It’s like reading a book for the ears
One does not simply listen to Nightwish without having shivers
Truth.
I'm 63 now. Grew up with Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Renaissance and other Hardrock or Artrock stuff. And discovered Nightwish last year. It' a great performance!
Thank you sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here brother!
Jethro Tull tho xxx lend me your ear as I call you a fooool xxxx
cheers, fellow 60-something! Tull, Zep... yeah! Me too! I discovered Nightwish late 2022. Awesome band, eh?!
The visuals at the "We were here!" finale always get me. Thank you, Nightwish, for reminding us of our humanity, our better and cosmic natures, and giving us words to dream by and live by.
In the grand scale of things, the gist of this composition, we are nothing but that. Footnotes to future generations. Or alien civilizations finding out a monke with big brain actually managed to off themselves. No matter what, we will eventually fade out on this Earth. The big question is will we continue on as a species through raping other heavenly bodies. But "Life" as we humans consider it, WILL end billions of years before Sol revokes its contract.
What nonsense are you talking about, what cosmic nature?
Believe me, I get shivers all over my body, especially at this part
"Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born"
That - hit me hard 😟
It literally made me cry.
That, my friend, is called the evil of abortion.
@@IsaacParent no you absolute buffoon
@@IsaacParentThat is not what they meant to say... If you calculate how many different configurations of DNA are possible, it is much more than the amount of people that have ever lived. Nothing to do with abortions.
They might have not had the intention of referring to abortion, but it is true still.
This is Tuomas's Symphony Nr.9, his Requiem, his ultimate masterpiece ❤
14:16 - 14:47 The Evolution of Music
This has to be my favorite part of the song because it's so subtle that you might not catch it the first time around, but it's arguably the most brilliant part of the song in terms of storytelling.
Within about 30 seconds, you can hear a beautiful representation of musical history.
It begins with a harpsichord playing Bach's Minuet in G, followed by the voices of Chrismas Carolers singing a snippet that's reminiscent of Carol of the Bells to represent the Classical Music of the 18-1900s; it then moves to mid-20th century american Country Music with a short snippet of a banjo diddy ; the early 21st century follows afterwards with a riff from Metallica's "Enter Sandman" to represent the Golden Age of Classic Metal; it then ends with the drumkit briefly switching from acoustic to digital as it plays an EDM style beat to represent Club Music and the modern era.
This is not a part of the song I see people talk about often and I think it definitely deserves more praise because it's absolutely genius.
Actually it starts before 14:16, exactly at 13:47.. it starts with tribal rythms and singings (probably they want to evoke the ancient music), then it lasts with a kind of Gregorian chants and afterwards those that you mentioned!!!
In total is exactly 1 minute!
I really would love to see someone do a breakdown specifically on this part of the song. I think I'm missing stuff, and I'd love to have someone point it out. I certainly don't find all the things mentioned by Claire there.
Wow! I really never noticed this! Thanks a lot!!!
Brilliant observation I missed some of that but this was the second time listening to it now on to the third time.
My man
This is not a rock concert or opera! This is an almost transcendental symphonic experience!
Words aren't enough to describe it.
It’s all the above! Man what I would have given to be present.
Oh yes it is. Straight into heaven, to where we as Nightwish fans, who value good music, belong!
Thank you Nightwish!!!!!!!!! All of you. Old and new members of the band because Nightwish is history, is music, is emotion. Thank you.
❤❤❤❤
"Ghost Love Score" was the love at first sight as when we heard Nightwish first time and loved them.
"The Poet and The Pendulum" was the mourning for the old times of Nightwish and calling for the new dark adventures
"The Greatest Show on Earth" was the great announcement of the epic era is about to come as Nightwish has finally established their best line-up!
Now it is the time for "All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World"
this!
Yessss
This!! I’d just humbly add Song of myself. I think its lyrics are deep.
The best line-up so far. Most of us already made the assumption that they have reached their best line-up before and were proven wrong. I don't know if it is possible to get even better. But Nightwish is always full of surprises.
Nailed it my friend
God, what a perfect band. A 20 minutes song that worth every second.
Nightwish said they would never do this live. And then they did. And we were blessed. Blessed us all. 🙏
I believe they even played it on almost all shows since. Probably skipping it on some festivals where there are less time
I get emotional every time I hear the "We were here" part. This song really helps you remember how small you are compared to the universe and the things that came before and the things that will come after. It reminds us there's going to be time when humans don't exist anymore or that we'll one day be considered an ancient civilization ourselves. Beautiful! I've listened to this song so many times, I've lost count and I know I'll keep coming back to listen again!
Well Put, so true. leave this here for if we survive and they look back on us. 2024
Every time the ending happens, "we were here" I just get so overwhelmed with emotion and I sob. I don't know why. I can't help it. This song just really hits me
Annie Pollard Same ❤️
It should be emotional. "We Were Here" is a celebratory chant saying we existed, we won the lottery of birth and lived, overshadowed by the inevitable end.
It hits me every time as well. To me there is so much anguish, and yet a hint of defiance in that final cry. Humankind's unified voice shouting out to the uncaring and empty vastness of the Universe that "We Existed". The loneliness of being the only known sentient species, mixed with the resolve that even if there are no other eyes and ears out there (and I dearly hope there are) to witness our existence and eventual passing; the Universe created something worthy of note.
It warms my heart to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way about that ending and so I thank you and wish you all the best. :)
I sob hysterically every time.
Gives me the goosebumps. If the song ended there, it would easily be my favorite NW song.
I always love an appreciate how Emppu looks like he's just having a ball. All smiles all the time.
He HAS to smile, he has the best job on earth - and he has a pinchable-cheek face, he's just damned cute (and I say that as a straight guy - the dude looks huggable).
@@TheReverendRobDiesel lol yes, I saw them live and Emppu was smiling and being cute the whole time. He also threw a guitar pick right at my face and I keep it in a special place haha. What a great experience seeing Nightwish live is!
Finally someone to give evolution the reverence it deserves. Who says soul-touching music is the specialty of religion?
Floor has the most amazing voice, there are not words. She is the bar that nobody else can reach!
she sing like a dragon possessed by a demon. Definitely one of the greatest singers any band could wish for
This song is giving me goose bumps everytime. For me personally, this is Tuomas' masterpiece.
It's up there, but "The Poet and the Pendulum" exists, so I have to politely disagree :)
And the song itself describes God’s masterpiece.
This is the ultimate rendition of Nightwish
@@Powerranger-le4up Funny thing to read on a video starring Richard Dawkins (though it makes sense from a believer point of view)
I must have listened to this a thousand times, and yes, still also get goose bumps! I sit and listen in awe, and cannot wait to see this live. Beautiful from start to finish - phenomenal!
No other band crushes a 20 minute song into a 5 minute feeling. It’s magical
"Wintersun" (though not 20 minutes long songs (yet? ^^). And "Ne Obliviscaris" do this for me, too. Music is such a powerful thing, making us escape from things like time. It's truly magic
Ever heard of dream theater?
@@paulpv7 let him Stan, brother. DT is the sht tho 🤘
Ever heard plague of butterflies from swallow the sun?
The Great Escape - Seventh Wonder (30 min)
Perhaps someone will disagree, but at live concerts Floor has such an energy that charges not only the audience in the hall but also the rest of the band members who fall under her influence and play on the rise, with enthusiasm, it's just read on their face’s …
How on earth someone could disagree on your comment!! ❤️
Ever notice how HAPPY Emppu looks in EVERY video, from day 1 to now? Although, I didn't like H2N, so I'm not sure if he is so happy in those videos/performances.
Согласен с вами полностью иначе я бы не стал слушать
She's a Goddess Valkyrie with a superior powerful voice, full of extreme feelings. Love you all Nigthwish, you are the best artist of music and deep feelings ever..... U're the only one that can make me cry while I sing with you.....🤘🥰😘
That moment when all those pictures pass by of random people and everyone screams 'WE WERE HERE!'always brings a tear to my eyes. Probably my favourite Nightwish song of all.
It happens exactly the same. A few months ago I discovered this band (I had listened to individual songs without paying much attention) and I am fascinated. I am 43 years old, I have never been to a show by any band and a few days ago I bought my tickets to see Nightwish in Argentina next October. I can't explain the emotion I feel !!
You're not the only one
Apparently not all random...
Todo esto ES FABULOSO TE ELEVA ENGANCHADA EN UNA CUERDA AL FUTURO ASI ME VEO YO A Y ENGANCHADA EN LA BANDA ES TRANPORTABLE Y MAS ALLA VOYYYYYYYYY CAROLINA WEINBERG DE ARGENTINA
Its nine years, since i lost my mother. I was 34 then.
A woman, who gave her all, to raise a boy as a single mother.
She struggled so damn hard through all her life.
And then, when she finally found peace, she got cancer.
I never understood, how a fighting human, who gave it all, could be punished like that. I had so many damn questions, and doubted everything and all.
I was never religious, and neither was she.
Ever since i was a young boy, we talked about life and death. And she had her own way, to think about things. She teached me, to belive in the universe and not to question my human being.
And still - the day she died, i lost all „faith“. Just because of the fact, that she died way too young (56).
And then i found this song.
And i had to realise, that she lives on. In me, and in every person she met on her way.
And that was the moment, i realised, that we can be eternal - if we are pure and if we care.
We where here!
And damn… how she was here!
A wanna thank you, for this masterpiece, and for all it made me realise!
Whenever i come back to this video, i shed some tears. But no sad ones.
I am lucky, that this woman raised me, and gave me the capacity, to understand such a masterpiece!
I love you guys!
- and sorry, if i chose the wrong words. English was not my mothers language.
This is VERY moving my friend. I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. May you honor her memory each and every day, and keep her in your heart and mind forever.
I cried reading your text and you are right, she is here with you, in your heart and in the universe. You had a wonderful mother and she raised a wonderful son.
Thank you so much, for those kind comments. They mean a world to me.
And i just love the fact, that this masterpiece „brought us together“.
❤️
Yes, this is it! Hope you're having a great time in life!
Peace be with you and your mother. I share a similar experience; while my mother has not passed yet, it was just a little over 6 years ago that she lost her 90% of her small intestine due to an undetected blood clot. While she somehow miraculously recovered from her near-death state. The truth was that her life would never be the same again. It's been an extremely uphill battle since then with moments of grave despair and anguish. Nonetheless I am forever grateful to have been given the time to truly cherish and love her. All I hope for now is that her days will come to a close with as little pain as possible. Much love to you and your shared emotions.
Kindest wishes,
NA
I'm from an old rock, metal school ... Maiden, DP, Judas, I'm 52 years old and I've never listened to this band and somehow overlooked it and thought like a lot of older people that there was nothing to surprise me anyway. How wrong I was! .... Beauty, melodies, voice and especially young fans and the next generation thanks to this band! For young people it's like for us Iron maiden in the 80s.salut from Czech republic
Better late than never!!
Could not agree more. This band really is a blast!
I'm 57, also an old school metalhead, and still discovering new bands (first heard Nightwish in 1998).
Evolution rules 🤘
Yes man, I've 60 years old. I'm understand you, believe me.
Děkuji, že jste tuhle kapelu poznal!
I just can’t stop looking and listening to this, over and over again. It makes me feel like I can die in peace, whenever my time comes.♥️
I'm left completely speechless...never was there a more wholesome band than Nightwish...I lose myself into its universe, tales and ink stained pages...every song, every concept and concert is simply a magnificent work of art. They'll forever be in my ❤
you said what I feel for this band for years now but never been able to put into words.. thank you so much
Nightwish and their music will be in my heart forever🤍
@@babacaddy7611 💗
Couldn't agree more, every song is so diverse that you never know what to expect unless of course you are familiar with their music and you hit the nail on the head when you said there was never a more wholesome band and there probably never will be in our lifetime, especially with that contrived manufactured rubbish they call music nowadays. Great comment keep spreading the word and Nightwish will keep going.
What an honest and true comment. Thank you very much.
nice to meet people with similar thinking
Nightwish - their music is unapologetically artistic, they write and sing whatever they want and it's always epic in the truest sense of the word. No conforming to trends, just making music to the tune of their souls.
Nightwish - I’d argue - is keeping so many people sane, positive, and uplifted during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and fear. Thank you for it.
Just the possibility to see them live in november in Hamburg keeps me happy AF!
🤘🏻
Very true..
100% agree, how could anyone witness this perfection and not be uplifted
" unprecedented time of uncertainty and fear."
Maybe open a history book some day.
It's hard to find times in history where we've had it better than we do now.
Tuomas is a master of music. After going thru a solid dark time with the poet and the pendulum. He wrote a song to make us realise that its a chance to be alive. And simply living is the greatest show on earth.
Man, this song is definitely a masterpiece, I can't stop listening it, again and again. I saw you on live for the 1st time 2 weeks ago in Paris, and I'll never forget it. Please never stop... Being!
J'étais là aussi, c'était incroyable !
It's not her voice alone its the way she uses it. The various low and high notes she can reach and in different styles and even different languages. Simone Simons, Sharon Den Adel and Amy lee are awesome too for example BUT with no disrespect to them...Floor is the most flexible of them all and she can perfect any style she gets into...from operatic to heavy metal to hard rock to pop to jazzy-ish to growling...she has it all and she's worked damn hard to achieve it. her pairing with Nightwish is just marvelous because it introduced a lot of people to the band and genre and all the side projects that the band members had and have. Floor Jansen and Nightwish are for us today what Freddie Mercury and Queen were back in the day. Oh and no disrespect to Tarja(which I've only this year managed to see live and she magnificent as expected) or Anette(still waiting to catch her live). I like them too and we wouldn't be here to talk about any of this if not for their contributions as well
@@vlad-ovidiuadam6489 dude, your comment is pure and condensed truth, from the first to the last word. Also note that I've been listening to metal music (not the heavy one or a more instrumental one, but mostly to power metal, gothic and symphonic metal) for over 10 years, with the first group I listened to being Evanescence (whose frontwoman is the above mentioned Amy Lee), and the first actually loved to the deep being Within Temptation (not to be said, Sharon's band), so I totally get your comparison, and I can compare them as well with my musical tastes and history. They all have a wonderful voice, however it's not the bare voice which lets you understand the power of these bands, but the way they decide to use them. Just think of Whole World is Watching from WT, of Bring Me to Life from Evanescence: they are well known songs, but they are the ones which let you appreciate the frontwomen's voice the most, since they are literally able to crack your heart.
Mon premier concert de Nightwish aussi ce jour là ! C'est quelque chose à vivre !
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"We Were Here..." And I was there! Hair on the back of my neck standing up on end all night! And then to see Richard Dawkins at the end was such a magical moment! I'm so desperately hoping the December gig at Wembley is possible... Here's hoping 😀
I’m hoping that it will still happen but I think it probably won’t.
@@katrinarickard2286 At least you've got a chance, I was planning on seeing them in NYC in September. It hasn't been officially cancelled yet, but considering that the US is still setting records for new cases, I don't see how there's even hope for a September show.
@@katrinarickard2286 December is still 5 months away, and a lot can happen in that time. But still really diggin the new album, and for now, that'll do 👍
Andy Jenkins we’re lucky that we got Human :||: Nature out at least. I just wish we had some clarity on whether or not the tours are cancelled.
@@MsCatstaff Yeah that's gotta suck! I really cannot believe what is happening over there in the US. From over here in the UK, it just looks an absolute nightmare! Really hope y'all figure summit out soon....
When people say music can heal the soul, for me, this is what they're talking about. This song removes so much negativity, anxiety, and existential fear from my ego that all I'm left with is appreciation and tears for the message and feeling left behind. I've not been moved by music like this in two decades.
This is it EXACTLY. Thank you for putting into words what I cannot.
Soy Biólogo y amo el metal. Esta canción es mi sueño dorado, creo que estuve esperándola por muchos años. El mundo debe saber que todos estamos aquí y tenemos una responsabilidad con el planeta, no somos simples bichos que nacieron y luego murieron, somos los ganadores de una lotería que es la existencia y debemos apreciar este hogar donde nacimos a pesar de que un día dejaremos de existir y otros ocuparán nuestro lugar.
I hadn't heard of Nighwish, just saw a recommended video. I am not entirely processing what i have just seen. I mean the word epic seems trivial....I am just.....astounded....
You have just embarked on a great journey :)
Not only a great journey with nightwish, but the also the other bands that are up there with them. Oh, so many of them.
Welcome, Steve! :-)
Welcome to the army of fans
You've just made one of the best accidental discoveries of your life, my friend :)
Tuomas is a genius.... and Floor is the Queen....the best ever...
Floor is beyond a queen... I'd go with either Musical Valkyrie or Goddess. =)
you're right on
The entire album is Nightwish's masterpiece so far. And Floor's voice is so rich and colorful interpreting the lyrics, it touches something deep inside of me. :)
Am 66. Grew up with Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Yes Pink Floyd etc etc
Nightwish is in a diffrent ligue - am soo impressed!!
About a year ago I "rediscovered" Nightwish after watching a random video here on YT. Haven't listened to Nightwish for like 10 years before that. I think the song was The poet and the pendulum, (didn't even know they had their third singer, after Anette) and since then I've listened/watched Nightwish songs almost daily. If that random video haven't been Nightwish, I might never have found out about Floor Jansen, for me the greatest singer there is. I might never have found my way back to Nightwish, for me the greatest band there is, and listened to songs like Poet..., Ghost love score, Storytime, Tribal...too many to write here.
Thank you Nightwish, for making the best music I've ever listened to.
I think recently a lot of people "found" nightwish, there seems to be a recent trend especially with "reaction"-videos.
I feel you. I used to love Nightwish untill Annette came along. I stopped listening to Nightwish completely. Then one day I heard Floor on our national show Beste Zangers, saying she was now the voice of Nightwish. I've always been a big fan of her, loved After Forever, so I just had to check out her performances with Nightwish and damn I am SO glad I did. I absolutely LOVE Nightwish again! In my opinion they are better than they've ever been, even though I really liked them with Tarya too. Floor is just out of this world and Troy is such a great addition. So sad Jukka had to quit though, but this drummer is very good too, they are all just amazing!
Back in 2008 a co-worker introduced me to Nightwish. Wish I Had An Angel was the first song of theirs I heard (he had a copy of Once) and I immediately went out to buy it, only to find that the store I went to didn't have a copy of that, but they did have Dark Passion Play. As soon as The Poet and the Pendulum started playing, I thought, "that's not the same singer..." That song still hooked me though, the musicianship far exceeded anything I was exposed to at the time. I started looking more into the band, and found that Tarja had left. I liked Anette fine, never had a problem with her style, but as I went deeper down the rabbit hole I got more into the older songs, and I also discovered After Forever, specifically Dreamflight, and Floor's range blew me away. So when I found out she was going to be the singer for Nightwish, I was beyond excited. Seen them twice, both times with Floor, and those were two of the best shows I've ever been to. Waiting for show number 3, whenever that is...
Nightwish are a gift to the world. The best band ever in my opinion.
Of course Your opnion. This is good band but only Good band. I can count more then 20 bands beter than that. My Opinion :)
@@MrPowerslave1971 Nightwish is big but I really don't get why it isn't that well-known. Maybe because it's from Finland. Really don't get why it isn't bigger than Metallica etc. Nightwish is so much better then them. You should check Statovarius if you like this kind of genre. Finland has some amazing metal bands.
SI ES LA MEJOR BANDA SON EXTRAORDINARIOS CAROLINA WEINBERG DE ARGENTINA
@@MrPowerslave1971 like Genesis, Rush, Yes, ELP, and so on...
Nightwish are now next level magical, beautiful, wonderful......
Tuomas- we are Indeed privileged to have lived while this man shared his musical genius.
What do you mean "now"? They have been for at least the last two decades.
Love your profile pic
Tears rolling down my cheeks, I had to shake myself, that this was a performance to open the eyes for this generation and those to come
16:33 Seeing Tuomas overcome with emotion here makes me cry tears of joy. You smashed it and you know it. You, sir. Are a musical genius. You created that masterpiece and performed it not just for the crowd before you, but for the country, the world, and the entire universe out there. We were here, and your song is a shout out to everyone out there. WE WERE HERE!
The whole band smacked it clean out of the park and they realised it
I dream of the day that we can sing and headbang together again watching our favorite metal band in the world and screaming "We we're Here" .... Be strong #nightwishers
From the states. Nightwish is legendary. Floor your voice is a gift to the world.
There are good songs, there are great songs, there are extraordinary songs and then there is this song.
Well, that is the way to popularize science, especially biology and evolution theory! Bravo!
Sergey Faynitskiy You think.
There are millions of people who only read the black cover book.
@@XtreeM_FaiL Christian =/= evolution-opponent
Theory is not proof of anything-
@@ari4681 Theory is not proof. Proof precedes theory. Theory is a collection of proofs (or facts) used to explain something more complex, the hows and the whys. Proofs are also small individual pieces of the puzzle. There is no one big proof of complex phenomena. Many things in science will never be proven, because of our limitations of measurements and understanding. What science does is to tell us, as far as we know, this is the best explanation, things that are tested and have found to be so far so good. But it is also a challenge to scientists to prove that what we know is wrong, so that we can improve our understanding. Things that have been "proven wrong" also are not completely dismissed, but tweaked and used with caveats and limitations. For example, Newton's laws are "wrong" when considering certain situations, but they are still very valid for normal day to day use. Einstein's theories are wrong when considering the quantum world, but perfectly fine on the macro level. And what we have is not the end, but just a step towards the next on the road to understanding.
@@ari4681 If a scientific idea gets the title "theory", it has damn well been proven. The germ theory of disease and the theory of relativity are also "just" theories.
Being an evolutionary biology student and a metal music fan there cannot be a more perfect song which encapsulates my two likings. I cannot believe I have discovered it now!Dawkins Sir at the end..I am speechless😅
Listening to this song while at home: Fantastic.
Listening to this song at work while liberating the bones of a T. rex from 66 million year-old rock: Profound!
There is grandeur, indeed!
Chłopcy z placu broni
It's relieved that I'm not alone bro,I'm indian too
this is the most unexpected collab. I was growing up listening to nightwish, later i discovered Books of Richard Dawkins. I have never expected this could go together so nicely. Respect
Yeap, I feel the same! .... thought I knew everything about Nightwish. This concert is just tremendous and the presence of Richard Dawkins a great honour!
"A dream to understand"...singing by the worlds BEAUTY ....this is GENIUS!
50 years as a musician. I have never heard anybody sing so loud in concert. EVER. Floor is louder than her monitors. My daughter an I adore her and hubby.
I can't sing along to this song without crying my eyes out. Touches the soul every time.
LOL, my singing makes children cry! But I can't listen to this without tearing every time. Can't wait to see them in LA in May '22.
Its the best Song i ve ever heard
I've tried to understand why people love this song so much for a long time, but every time I listen to it, it just bores me. The song seems all over the place and doesn't make me feel anything. I know music is preference but as someone who enjoys most of their songs... can anyone explain to me what people enjoy so much about this song? Really don't get it but trying to understand what I'm missing here.
@@123Suffering456 Have you tried listening to it while your reading the lyrics? Maybe being able to follow along would help? It's about the creation of our universe and planet eart. That's why chapter 1 is called Four Point Six. I guess I see it as a 20-21 minute rock opera dedicated to the creation of the planet. The first part I can see the creation of the stars and galaxies in my head....sort of like the music is painting it into existence. Part 2 "Life" is talking about life starting on our planet, single microbes up to humans (which is Part 3, Toolmaker). I adore part 3 now, but I will admit the animalistic growls the first time through really made me chuckle. I was like "Wait, run that by me again?" Part 4 has got to be my favourite though, once they start in with the “We Were Here” portion of the song I can’t listen with out getting teary eyed - from happiness. It’s a nice life reminder when your having a stressful day. Puts things in perspective.
Esp the end bit
I never thought I would cry to a bagpipe solo, but here we are.
17:29 Those young women in the audience, quite carried away with emotion, one of them reciting Richard Dawkins' speech along with him; that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. If science and music together can still move people like that, maybe humanity has a chance after all.
That moment brings me to tears every time
The opportunity that everyone is looking for has existed for years and initially consists of self-reflection
and after that taking knowledge about how the mechanisms work,
all of which are based on lies and deceit and therefore will never end,
until everyone knows what exactly from oneself about blackest word magic,
which is much more subtle than many might believe is made.
'Cause there's no more money everything is to blame is based on a color of money system
and this results exclusively in the color of the law, what neither with right and law,
yet to be reconciled with correct funding.
Now if everyone understands that there has been nothing to pay for a very long time (HJR 192, 1933),
then there are many the other way around who will hang.
Important dates 1914 / 1916, 1933, 1990, 2006 / 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Do research
wellsaid.
@@torstenlorenz5477u missing some dates
none relevant to the system shutdown@@iMJ87
Floor Jansen is clearly the best thing that could have happened to Nightwish...
...she was clearly born to become and stay the voice of this gigantic band.
💓
Floor Jansen started in After Forever, a great band as well. And check out her work with Ayreon (Arjen Lucassen). We Dutch are _very_ proud of our Floor!
totally agree :)
@@awandererfromys1680
Thanks for this info, and yes - reasons enough to be proud of this fantastic artist!
👊😎👍
Not to forget: *Sharon den Adel* of *Within Temptation* - a voice to fall down on the knees, and a band / songs to get stoned without drugs...
...so the dutch have 2 of the best female voices of the world, and one of the best bands ever.
And *this* is really *more* than reason enough, to be proud.
I doff my hat!
🙏👏
@@MrThelamon77
👊😎👍
Nightwish is the best thing to have happened to Nightwish!
Floor: epic windmills
Troy: legs crossed, moving head side to side, like a GENTLEMAN.
Wtf
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There is a moment (11:53) where the song goes wild, Floor is headbanging like a mad fan, while Troy has legs crossed and just moves his Head slightly, a real British Lord.
Great moment hahaha
This song is a masterpiece. And Floor is magnificent.
All their long songs are masterpieces :D but this one is the longest too i think :P
Which song of these do you mean?
Floor Jansen is so Wonderful and Gorgeous. Nightwish is the Best of all time, what a amazing this show. Thuomas... the greatest musical genius of our time. Thank you nightwish, for providing so many emotions...
I spoke to Richard Dawkins at a meeting in 2015 and I asked him about his collaboration with Nightwish. He was incredibly impressed by the band and by Tuomas' in particular. When he was invited, he expected to just do a 'voiceover' but was in the studio with the band, so could see how they work. He was very much looking forward to the Wembley show, although I think he was a bit nervous!
Yes, he said in an interview-esque thing that he was quite frightened of Wembley, that having been the largest crowd of people he had ever addressed in person.
@Amirus ... It"s not a mess, it"s interesting.
Amirus you put into words what i couldnt & you did it perfectly
He was on stage with Floor, of course he was nervous. What an awesome video.
@@Johnboy33545 hihi, then i am nervous too😊
20 years ... i'm a fan since Wishmaster was released and still every time i hear a nightwish song ... it's still like magic ...
I'm fan since ocean born. Beat you :D
I love Nightwish for their music. But I respect them for bring scientific reality into popular culture. Richard Dawkins is a legend.
Religion already brought scientific reality into the world.
I cant even describe the number of ways I love this song. The band, and Floor. None of my words will ever do them justice.
it's never too late for Nightwish, now I'm 66. Magnificent!!
:O/)*
indeed! age 65 myself. Wish I had discovered them in the beginning. But... still, loving their top 10 so to speak!
One of the Greatest Songs On Earth, Pure Genius.
This song do be hitting different when it’s 2am and you’re having mood swings. I feel high. And I’m crying. And everything is so perfect and Floor is so perfect it hurts my heart and the music is so beautiful I could die
What an amazing privilege to say I was there That's what Nightwish do They take you on a memorable journey time after time ❤
Tuomas: Troy, which instrument do you want to play in this Song?
Troy: Yes
🤣🤣🤣
The first guitar parts are played by him, and the bagpipes of course XD
@@thelonespecter Those aren't backpipes, but "elbow pipes".
Backpipes have a sharper, higher pitched sound, and need you to blow into them.
thelonespecter, that is an Uilleann pipe
@@AntoniahCH Uilleann is Gaelic for elbow.
Every time I listen to this song, the power in the last part of The Toolmaker just stuns me, the "We Were Here" duet between Floor and Marco is just out of this world
And Just like a few others on these comments, i'm in my 60s. My cd collection just got bigger after hearing and watching Nightwish over the last few months. Thank god that l dumped the Tv and found a far better life watching U-Tube instead. Life outside might be closed down (covid ) but I'm loving every moment watching and listerning to such Great Music. Take- care Everyone ...................................
A great moment. In a sad, sad world this keeps me alive. If we all bond with nature again, humanity just might make ikt.
*THIS* is rock opera. Nothing like it anywhere else.
I so wish I could see them live.
I saw them for the first time in 2018. They sound perfect. Floor kick ass. She sounds very powerful.
Kamelot does similar rock operas, look up The Black Halo album
@@xxxBradTxxx he doesn't Ask name of New band.... Kaamelott lover
Me too with floor i Hope After the covid stuff 😭
Me too
Thank you Nightwish, thank you Floor, Marco, Richard, thank you for all.....We were here!!!! We are still here!!! And we will prevail!!!
These guys are the last breath of old school. Talent, melody, message, professionalism. They the true end of a golden era. ...yes, we were here.
I'm not sure where you define the start of that 'era', but I've heard that sentiment "old school, end of an era, nothing new is as good, etc." for the last 4 decades at least. I'm sure I'll hear it again through the next decade, too. Have faith in what's yet to come, some of it will surprise you with its beauty.
Thanks
Budem mať 66 rokov, do mojich 64 rokov som o Nightwish nepočul. Raz som na TH-cam našiel ich skladbu Planet Hell a až od toho dňa som začal skutočne žiť. Táto skupina je svetovým dedičstvom a pokladom.
When Floor is singing, it brings tears to my eyes. Most beautiful
100% sure that this is the best thing I've found this year. Insane performance
Hell yeah, i ve watched this probably 10 times each day since a year
I've discovered Nightwish last Saturday and I'm in shock from then (with Ghost Love Score at Buenos Aires).
A truly excellent band and.... what a voice!. Sometimes, I wish that all the crownd and the band stays in silence so I can hear Floor sing like a goodness. I don't have enough words to describe my first encounter with Floor's voice.
From then, I suffer the Stendhal's syndrome. What can I do, doctor?
Evolution, life, science and heavy metal are together.
Best song and composition ever.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Greatly reminds me of how complex God truly is.
It is not our Earth, our universe. It is merely our time. It is truly a glowing testament to our beautiful finity.
@Nightwish, may your song resonate long, loud and proud through the dust and fire, and into the canals of the newborn. Thank you, love and cheers!
Never heard of Nightwish ... the algorithm put me here ... I love it!
The AI has passed the Turing Test...
Nice to have this "official" version rather than the Tampere one.
Please do not block when reaction channels check this out.
I got introduced to Nightwish through reactions a couple of years ago and now it is my favorite band.
The blocks are though done by YT in the first place.
Это ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО, я 20 минут сидел с открытым ртом, глядя на экран как заворожённый. Браво Nightwish, аплодирую стоя🔥👏👏👏
Русские здесь))) Искусство не знает языков....
One of the greatest Stage Performances of Mankind, and one of the greatest Songs of mankind, maybe the best! You will go down in history! Thanks for this masterpiece of excellence!!!
I´m crying my eyes out! WOW!
Love this performance. The beginning with Troy in the guitar is so gorgeous, and Dawkins at the end... Absolutely amazing.
Year after year i listen to this song with my students as an excercise (Im a biology teacher) and year after year i witness the birth of some Nightwish little fans that in a few months discuss with me their favorite albums and songs.
You are the best teacher in the world!! I would not refuse such a lesson.
shameless request: can you share your lesson plan for that particular session? love to make more Nightwish fan with better efficacy.
One of 4 or 5 best songs I ever listened to in my 48 years. I get goosebumps every time.
I'm curious to know which are the other 4 songs.
This got to be one of the best masterpiece Toumas ever wrote. And what a live performance! Floor is killing it, this is seriously amazing!
hell yea
Tuomas
Floor would kill singing a phone book ... in just about any genre you would care to mention.
Needs to be on a movie along with Ghost Love Score
Most epic band of all time. Change my mind.
Why? You're right.
No
Why change your mind when you’re right?
@@mommyofkittens4809 @Rob Creel exactly, like the meme where a guy sits on a desk that says "change my mind", meaning "nobody will change my mind", like a dare (because I know Nightwish is and that won't change).
Maiden, priest purple, nightwish, jetro tull, pink floy and genesis these are the most beautyful bands i know(there are some more but thats the first that came in my head)
Five have years passed, and I still remember this as one of the most magical concerts of my life!
Previously my favorite longest track was Ghost Love Score, but damn, this blows it out of the water! This song definetly is the ultimate Nightwish song.
For over a decade 'Ghost Love Score' was my favourite song. Not my favourite Nightwish song, but my most favourite song at all. Until I've heard this masterpiece in 2015!
There has never been a song written to respect the mother nature grander than this one. Massive respect 🎩
Thank you, Nightwish 🌹
Thank you Sir Richard Dawkins.🌹
Thank you God for creating this world. This song shows how powerful and amazing you are.
This is the most awe inspiring song ever, the writing, composition, playing, singing and meaning behind the song.
I missed this gig in London in December 2015 as my father was admitted to hospital my mum became ill shortly after.
It became a kind of anthem for me as I nursed them both through rapidly debilitating illnesses.
My dad passed away on March 1st 2016 and my mum 3 weeks later on March 22nd.
My heart and spirit broke but I listened to this song on repeat and I understood how very lucky I was to have such wonderful parents who taught me, my brother, my kids and grandkids so much.
Their brief time on earth has left a positive lasting mark thru their genes, their deeds and their teachings.
I miss them so much each and every day but know when my brief time is over that I will go back where it all started and be one with them again.
You have no idea how much this song has influenced my heart and way of thinking 🤗💕🤗💕🤘
Thank you all and to Richard Dawkins whos teachings inspired this song and album xxx
Big hugs
Dear Freya, l’ll hope for your mum and dad they believed (confessed to) in God before they died. It’s the only possible way for you to meet them again. Not via the teachings of Dawkins, because he is an athëist, not even a thrustworthy scientist.
What you said was beautiful. I just lost my Mum and I understand what you went through. NIGHTWISH HELPS
Lots of love
Dear Freya,
to start to begin with, I'm so sorry for your loss! I know what it feels like letting one of your parents go; I too felt it!
Your parents would have been proud of you because of your care and dedication! You can be very proud of them!
As a drummer myself, drum riff at 9.10 is sublime!
Yeah! He’s working hard. I’m a bassist…
This song is one of the greatest things that ever happened to music. Wonderful.