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Another great song from Marko - "The Islander" @ Tampere 2015 and ofc. tribute to Pink Floyd - "High Hopes" @ Hartwall Arena 2005. More bands......plenty of them - Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot just few.... and i recommend Arjen Anthony Lucassen aka. Ayreon "The Day That the World Breaks Down"
He went over 50 years of ADHD without diagnose. No wonder he was spent! He needed some down time to rest and heal. Now it seems he's having a time of his life.
Hi Veronna, this is why Marko has a special place in our hearts. A pet Martian approves. Wembley Arena, closer to my home than Tampere. Finnish flags of support in the audience. Oooh, Troy using his E-Bow. The backing singer about to start... drifting in gently. Sitting down, on the steps, she might still be taller than Emppu? "Hey that's my bike!" Kai has swapped his sticks, off we go! Nice clear bass.
Thank you for doing this song. I would love to see your reaction to Nightwishs version of High Hopes with Marco as lead singer. Btw, David Gilmore loves this version. Greetings from germany 🫶🤘🔥
I'm from Alberta. I'm glad Marko is back and really happy. Marko lives in South America. This a amazing song. Marko turned 59 on the 14th. Love Marko's voice and Troy
Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) have several songs (Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon) with Marko Hietala and Jarkko Ahola + others. Marko Hietala also sings Varpunen Jouluaamuna (Sparrow on Christmas Morning) with a children's choir as part of the Raskasta Joulua- project.
I'm probably the 999th person to recommend "High Hopes" - Nightwish's take on the Pink Floyd classic. If Floor's showpiece is "Ghost Love Score", Marko's is "High Hopes."
Thanks for sharing your professional take on this beautiful ballad. P.S. Marko had a surgery in late 90s that damaged his vocal chords. This is what he tells about it: "The doctor found a polyp on his left vocal cord and recommended surgery. I agreed - and regretted his decision. The doctor said that he had to forcefully remove the polyp, but that it shouldn’t become a problem. My voice was supposed to return to normal in a couple of weeks. That didn’t happen. At first, the situation was so bad that I couldn’t sing at all. I lost the channel and ability through which I had largely built my personality and my entire life. The situation could be compared to a sprinter who has to sit in a wheelchair with his legs tied up. It made me think, what should I do with this life". Fortunately, the story had a happy ending & Marko's voice has been in good shape for a long time. However, it has required a lot of work over the years. Marko also points out that her singing voice never returned to the level it was before the surgery: " That surgery completely killed my pure upper falsetto. Much later, it was also discovered that my left vocal cord had permanent nerve damage, which had been caused by that surgery. In other words, the left and right vocal cords are not in sync with each other properly. Well, to be honest: I've managed with those".
This concert is from 2015, and Marko is referring in his introduction to the attack at the concert in the Bataclan. Hearing Marko sing The Islander is what drew me to Nightwish.
The origins of Symphonic Metal stem from Gothic Metal: - Therion: th-cam.com/video/YpLdVgCl834/w-d-xo.html - Tristania: th-cam.com/video/rs2ptScNrRE/w-d-xo.html - Theatre of Tragedy: th-cam.com/video/JPSvtj1HN4Y/w-d-xo.html - Trail of Tears: th-cam.com/video/Ed0oCQ7yG-U/w-d-xo.html Looking for one that doesn't start with "T": Dimmu Borgir: th-cam.com/video/xlD5zePSzdQ/w-d-xo.html
Hmmm, Unleash the Archers......have heard the name, but never have heard anything by them. So, I checked out live performances of Awakening and Tonight We Ride. Sorry, they are only a onetime listen, no replay value.
@bennybuffylove it's a matter of taste and opinion. I really enjoy listening to them. I didn't like UTA at first either but that's the same with Nightwish. Now I love both bands.
Marko is not with NW anymore but he is very active currently touring with Tarja and also about to release a new solo album He also collaborates with several artists last one I've seen was with Patty Gurdy Speaking of which it could be a good suggestion for a reaction the song Concrete Cages from the band Scardust, they are also kind of symphonic/prog metal band with a great female vocalist (Noa Gruman) and that song also features Patty Gurdy who sings and plays the Hurdy Gurdy folk instrument
Love Marko in this song! Such a beautiful ballad! As for Marko...he does have a new song with his own band title "Left on Mars" and there is a surprise vocalist that shows up! The intro to his new song has a very similar rig in the beginning! The song has a very very similar entro....going way back to the easy 1970's feel from "Led Zeppelin! I am 67 years old, and Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite of that era!
This beautiful little song is originally made for a Finnish rural drama movie "Lieksa!" (Pölönen, 2007). And this sold out Wembley arena 2015 performance is an excellent one. I've met Marko in person. He's a very fine individual. Merry Christmas from the snowy northern Finland! ☃️❄️🤘
Marko can sing with anyone and sound amazing. His voice is so pure. Even after a botched throat palop removal. He had to relearn his voice. He's getting older. However, his voice, in my opinion, keeps getting better. You should check out some of his new songs.
I think Xandria deserves some recognition I think they exist in a weird space where they're big enough and have been around long enough to be considered one of the big names in the space but aren't quite included in the same conversations as a Nightwish, Within Temptation and Epica Their first singer Lisa has a very soft and beautiful voice but their 2nd and 3rd singers, Manuela and Dianne, sing with a little more utilization of their classical backgrounds
Fantastic reaction, I really appreciated your analysis. It would be worth seeing some of Marko’s newer songs that he has released recently - he has a very versatile voice. And he did a song with Tarja called “Left On Mars” a year or so ago that has some interesting vocals from the both of them - cool to see how they sing together now and adapt to each others vocal styles. If you’re looking for something a bit different, maybe check out Tommy Johansson. He has an interesting voice - usually does more power metal but he has some symphonic metal songs.
""Floor Jansen - Slow, Love, Slow (Live)"" th-cam.com/video/bBG8GdyLYDk/w-d-xo.html Nightwish song - very blues, jazz. Smokey bar, drink in a glass, listening her...
Thank You again! You picked my suggestion again. Maybe You're now ready for their best song: The Poet and the Pendulum from Wembley Arena 2015. For this song You need to read the background because it's heavy stuff. Note: the first part is sung by a young boy. Marko is also singing a part of the song in a very different style... The piece is about 10 min and it has just everything. 😊 / Rolf from Stockholm
Marco is to me the glue for the band. Nightwish is super group comprised of the best musicians out there and all are important pieces to make his band as tight and phenomenal while performing live. Let alone studio recording. Marco thru his tenure was capable of singing with all 3 front women and sound absolutely perfect to performing with each of them. Yet still do his thing. This song is just one side of him that he nails his vocals. And yet can still play bass like no other can. Please react to his other solo song “The Islander” live in Tempere. He’ll show another version of his voice that you haven’t heard. And like Floor, Marco has his ability to switch up his singing technique throughout all Nightwishes catalog. He truly is a special artist in his own right. It’s very sad he stepped away from Nightwish to pursue his solo career a few years back. See ya on the next reaction
Other symphonic metal bands? Delain comes to mind, founded by the brother of Within Temptation's lead guitarist. Xandria. Beyond the Black is technically symphonic, though I'd call it more pop-oriented. Elyose is a symphonic/industrial mix from France.
7:58 Please, try pressing the CC button in TH-cam video player at the bottom right. This video would have had time synchronized manually entered lyrics which work even if the video is paused.
Please check Ilta's version of this same song from tv-show 'Vain elämää'. Marko is watching her perform and I sure would like to hear your comments on that.
One more Dutch metal voice would be Charlotte Wessels. Former lead singer of the old Delain, nowadays solo. She just launched her new album ‘the obsession’. All songs worth a listen, and/or a reaction 😊
Thank you for naother fantastic reaction to one of my favorite songs Marko sings lead on. The music is hauntingly beautiful and Marko's vocals are so stunningly beautiful and vulnerable. A beautiful tribute to innocent young love. Reminds me of my teenage years. Listening to CHOM-FM out of Montreal (I grew up in Burlington, VT in the 70's and 80's and CHOM was the only decent radio station we could listen to) getting ready to go ut on a Saturday night. Hoping to meet that one girl who would get me and I could connect with and fall in love. Many recommendations for more Marko but I will recommend my favorite Marko song, Endlessness, from the Human Nature album. Last song on Disc 1 and a fitting last song recorded by Marko with Nightwish. A beautiful, doomy song about living a full life and at the end, accepting that inevitable end and gently going on into the next adventure that awaits us in death. For another group to checkout I would highly recommend the Dutch Symphonic/Gothic metal band Blackbriar and theirlead singer Zora Cock. She has one of the most beautiful and unique voices I have ever heard. Arms of the Ocean is one of my favorites but start with The Seance music video. Zora has some very unique vocal techniques that gives you some truly eerie vibes. The acoustic version really allows you to dive into her voice. th-cam.com/video/fJRIY32nhLI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RBJNP2fxRAAYYqOu. The full music video performance will give you the full effect of the bands sound and is equally amazing. th-cam.com/video/eP6xn8kZTeg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lWAo7SScRbV1ga8d.
I like singing this one (at least the first half - the end is currently a bit too high). There's enough variety to keep it interesting, and you've given me a better idea of what I'm aiming for, so thank you!
You must listen to "VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - Tonight I'm Alive" and "DIANNE ft Marcela Bovio - Flameborn" Those are two amazing songs of other amazing symphonic metal bands that are really underrated!
6:12 Your second version was perfect! His given name is Marko which is a Finnish name and it should have clear rolling R which is pretty short. You could have a bit stronger hum at the start of M before you open your lips to start the word Marko. The M at the start of the word should already have clear sound while your lips are still pressed together.
Wembley Arena concert 2015: th-cam.com/video/N_jgyrlONPc/w-d-xo.html 1. Shudder Before the Beautiful, 2. Yours Is an Empty Hope, 3. Ever Dream, 4. Storytime, 5. My Walden, 6. While Your Lips Are Still Red 7. Élan, 8. Weak Fantasy (Preceded by a Dawkins' narration), 9. 7 Days to the Wolves, 10. Alpenglow, 11. The Poet and the Pendulum 12. Nemo, 13. I Want My Tears Back, 14. Stargazers, 15. Ghost Love Score, 16. Last Ride of the Day, 17. The Greatest Show on Earth
When the music video was made it was back in the days before Floor when Anette there second singer was in the band. The music video was used on a movie which features scenes from that movie (Lieksa.) It's a very emotuonal turbulent movie about Innocence and falling for the wrong person.
I love this song, it's beautiful and when sung properly, it's a very romantic song! I sang in a traveling show back in the 1980's. It was quite tiring going to different states, rehearsing, to put on another show the next evening! I have a very deep voice, along with one other high school bass singer. It was tiring by the end of our concerts! Mostly, It felt great just to sleep in my own bed!
Nice vocal analysis as always! Regarding your question about where to go next for some symphonic metal, I recommend to stay still!😅 After Nightwish and Epica you won’t find anything worth your time much. There are some great older bands like Therion and Haggard, but they haven’t got mainstream videos and stuff to check out. They are on a more obscure niche of the genre, although both phenomenal bands and pioneers.
I'd put Nightwish's "High Hopes" tribute to Pink Floyd at the top of my list for recommendations in this regard, too. But not too far below that, there's a song I haven't seen anyone else mention yet - "The Voice of My Father" with Marko's own band. Though if you want to _see_ him sing, you'll have to go with the original Finnish version, "Isäni ääni", since he didn't re-record the music video for the English translation, just blurred himself to prevent any confusion about his lip movements not matching the singing 😄
Floor doing a lot of fast words/ vowels❣️An ocean of strange islands (only lyrivc video) The intro is important because of the terrorist attac in Paris at Bataclan four weeks before this concert!
merry xmas to u from finland marko is nasional treosure if u know how many projects etc hes done .. raskasta rock still goes on if u wanna look finish xmas songs =) ty for this and i hope u merry xmas
Smaller band that I'd highly recommend is Seven Spires. Not purely symphonic, more like... symphonic black power metal. But their music is quite sophisticated and their singer, Adrienne Cowan, is excellent, handling both clean and harsh vocals. Maybe check out "Almosttown" from their latest album (focusing on cleans), or for something more focused on harsh vocals, "Architect of Creation".
It used to be Marko (with rolling R), but one day Marko decided to take the stage name Marco (without rolling R). Later he called that a mistake, but he never changed it back while he was with Nightwish. Post-Nightwish I see the Marko spelling again. I guess that either pronunciation will do, rolling R would be best.
I think you might like to hear Tony Kakko’s voice from Sonata Arctica. He has very good voice. Also can sing with many styles. Their songs are often stories, and he is a good story teller. You might start with this: ”White pearl black ocean” th-cam.com/video/_Wnh6NXJ4ks/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aQ6zCO0SZ2iu3Wz0
Another important Symphonic metal band to check out would be Delain. I recommend the song Masters of Destiny with their former singer Charlotte Wessels!
Battle Beast (and their lead singer Noora Louhimo, very talented singer)! React to them! If you want to be surprised, there's Black ninja: th-cam.com/video/38zmdwd5K3E/w-d-xo.html I would recommend Master of Illusion (although Mark reacted to them some years back): th-cam.com/video/6sLSyTEXfCI/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUMYmF0dGxlIGJlYXN0 But also Eye of the storm would be great th-cam.com/video/C7Z-IP2onYQ/w-d-xo.html or you might like: No more Hollywood endings th-cam.com/video/SZzhUPe-Bck/w-d-xo.html
Why listen to the rest, when Nightwish with Floor is the best. But, losing Marko sort of dropped them down a notch. I need songs with Marko singing along with Floor. No concert can top the Nightwish Wacken 2013.
Hi Veronna.. Do you have your own channel apart from being here?...because I can't find it. I'm asking you because you're amazing, I'd like to see you sing songs instead of reactions. Cheers from Argentina.
You asked for new thoughts and ideas on symphonic metal. One of the inspirations for Floor Jansen is Anneke van Giersbergen. All her solo work is totally worth it, but I would say a reaction to her former band ‘The Gathering’ with Strange Machines might be very much worth while. I truly enjoy your vocal geekiness. Don’t loose that please ❤ Link to their live performance on PinkPop: th-cam.com/video/1HUMwinV2AQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZJoDN73_EU8Q91Pl
Another great Floor and Marko "duet"; Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019 - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Ave Maria ( th-cam.com/video/q1UJHpyFQn0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qJMGvmCp3zQ84qrO )
This is not officially a Nightwish song. It was commissioned for a Finnish movie called The Matriarch (English translation). It was written by Tuomas with him playing keyboards, Marco singing, and playing acoustic guitar and bass, and Jukka on drums. Nightwish released this as a second song on the single for the song Amaranth which was the lead single for the album Dark Passion Play. Kiss While Your Lips are Still Red does not appear on any studio albums.
Xandria Nightfall is fire track the band is overall good but that song makes you feeling like you are a Valkyrie seriously it's crazy musically vocally new singer is pretty good they have churned through them they keep getting stolen by other bands with more money. Her voice is so freaking powerful combo Tarja and Bruce Dickenson is best description like how does her voice do that. Kamelot Liar Liar is a classic 2000s song they toured and friends with Epica Simone has been on multiple tracks Roy Kahn is a legend in the scene, grew up church choir years and years still does it to this day even in retirement his voice sounds amazing. Also Arch Enemy's lead vocalist moonlighting after she moonlights, after she moonlights, moonlighting job. On top of Arch Enemy, voice acting mostly doing her singing screaming for video games, commission artist, and costume design.
Hi, I’m Veronna, a seasoned pop singer and vocal coach with over a decade of experience, now thrilled to be a part of the Kardavox Team! Whether you’re dreaming of hitting those high notes with ease, expanding your vocal range, or refining your unique style, I’m here to help make it happen. My one-on-one lessons are designed to boost your confidence, hone your technique, and bring out your best voice! Let’s make your vocal goals a reality-visit kardavoxacademy.com to get started today! 🎶
Another great song from Marko - "The Islander" @ Tampere 2015 and ofc. tribute to Pink Floyd - "High Hopes" @ Hartwall Arena 2005. More bands......plenty of them - Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot just few.... and i recommend Arjen Anthony Lucassen aka. Ayreon "The Day That the World Breaks Down"
"High Hopes" ❤
Yeah in The Islander he unlocked her full potential lol
Yeah Epica !!!!!
Yeah, in Ayreon "The Day That the World Breaks Down" appear 11 main singers. It will be a plenty to do with singing analyzes.
+1 for Ayreon
Marko is a great singer, really missed in nightwish but seems happier and inspired right now
He went over 50 years of ADHD without diagnose. No wonder he was spent! He needed some down time to rest and heal. Now it seems he's having a time of his life.
Hi Veronna, this is why Marko has a special place in our hearts. A pet Martian approves.
Wembley Arena, closer to my home than Tampere. Finnish flags of support in the audience.
Oooh, Troy using his E-Bow.
The backing singer about to start... drifting in gently.
Sitting down, on the steps, she might still be taller than Emppu?
"Hey that's my bike!"
Kai has swapped his sticks, off we go!
Nice clear bass.
My wife and I chose this song as our Bridal Waltz
Thank you for doing this song. I would love to see your reaction to Nightwishs version of High Hopes with Marco as lead singer. Btw, David Gilmore loves this version. Greetings from germany 🫶🤘🔥
Troy is a magician with any instrument. The guitar playing using an ebow sounds so freaking good. That's a rare feat.
Troy really is a true musician who can play so many instruments - he fits in with Nightwish so well!
@@johnhammond4214 Totally different from Marko, but in a good way :)
I'm from Alberta. I'm glad Marko is back and really happy. Marko lives in South America. This a amazing song. Marko turned 59 on the 14th. Love Marko's voice and Troy
Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) have several songs (Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon) with Marko Hietala and Jarkko Ahola + others. Marko Hietala also sings Varpunen Jouluaamuna (Sparrow on Christmas Morning) with a children's choir as part of the Raskasta Joulua- project.
Varpunen jouluaamuna is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Worked quite well with Markos voice as well.
You´re gonna love The Islander.
I would say, Live from Tampere.With all the talkey bits included.
He is such a talented musician.
Thank you!! Marko is just great!
Love Marko and the song.
I'm probably the 999th person to recommend "High Hopes" - Nightwish's take on the Pink Floyd classic. If Floor's showpiece is "Ghost Love Score", Marko's is "High Hopes."
1000th person here, "High Hopes" so great
Yes, roll the R and make the O really short.
Marco is one of the greatest male metal singers.
Ilta - While Your Lips Are Still Red ( Elämä Biisi) Finland. Ilta great voice.
Finish is rolling rrrs, so Marrrkooo
Thanks for sharing your professional take on this beautiful ballad.
P.S. Marko had a surgery in late 90s that damaged his vocal chords. This is what he tells about it: "The doctor found a polyp on his left vocal cord and recommended surgery. I agreed - and regretted his decision. The doctor said that he had to forcefully remove the polyp, but that it shouldn’t become a problem. My voice was supposed to return to normal in a couple of weeks. That didn’t happen. At first, the situation was so bad that I couldn’t sing at all. I lost the channel and ability through which I had largely built my personality and my entire life. The situation could be compared to a sprinter who has to sit in a wheelchair with his legs tied up. It made me think, what should I do with this life".
Fortunately, the story had a happy ending & Marko's voice has been in good shape for a long time. However, it has required a lot of work over the years. Marko also points out that her singing voice never returned to the level it was before the surgery: " That surgery completely killed my pure upper falsetto. Much later, it was also discovered that my left vocal cord had permanent nerve damage, which had been caused by that surgery. In other words, the left and right vocal cords are not in sync with each other properly. Well, to be honest: I've managed with those".
Tarot: Wings of Darkness from 1986 is a must see video for many reasons, hearing his voice before the surgery is just one of them.
@@riittap9121 Agreed, but also "Tides" live in Kuopio, Finland, for the "Undead Indeed" DVD.
This concert is from 2015, and Marko is referring in his introduction to the attack at the concert in the Bataclan.
Hearing Marko sing The Islander is what drew me to Nightwish.
great reaction. the hey dont steal my bike part made me laugh so much😂😂 have a beautiful day🥰
The origins of Symphonic Metal stem from Gothic Metal:
- Therion: th-cam.com/video/YpLdVgCl834/w-d-xo.html
- Tristania: th-cam.com/video/rs2ptScNrRE/w-d-xo.html
- Theatre of Tragedy: th-cam.com/video/JPSvtj1HN4Y/w-d-xo.html
- Trail of Tears: th-cam.com/video/Ed0oCQ7yG-U/w-d-xo.html
Looking for one that doesn't start with "T": Dimmu Borgir: th-cam.com/video/xlD5zePSzdQ/w-d-xo.html
@@igorzubiaurre3903 Dimmu is more like blackmetal. With symphonic twist 😁
I love Dimmu Borgir (of course)
🤘😁🤘🇧🇻🇫🇮
A power metal band you should check out is Unleash the Archers. Two good songs are Awakening and Tonight We Ride. Brittney's belting is amazing.
AND they are Canadian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmm, Unleash the Archers......have heard the name, but never have heard anything by them. So, I checked out live performances of Awakening and Tonight We Ride. Sorry, they are only a onetime listen, no replay value.
@bennybuffylove it's a matter of taste and opinion. I really enjoy listening to them. I didn't like UTA at first either but that's the same with Nightwish. Now I love both bands.
And Northwest Passage is also great :)
Marko is not with NW anymore but he is very active currently touring with Tarja and also about to release a new solo album
He also collaborates with several artists last one I've seen was with Patty Gurdy
Speaking of which it could be a good suggestion for a reaction the song Concrete Cages from the band Scardust, they are also kind of symphonic/prog metal band with a great female vocalist (Noa Gruman) and that song also features Patty Gurdy who sings and plays the Hurdy Gurdy folk instrument
You have to be a proper singer to have Floor Jansen as your background helper and partner. I miss this partnership...
Love Marko in this song! Such a beautiful ballad!
As for Marko...he does have a new song with his own band title "Left on Mars" and there is a surprise vocalist that shows up!
The intro to his new song has a very similar rig in the beginning! The song has a very very similar entro....going way back to the easy 1970's feel from "Led Zeppelin! I am 67 years old, and Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite of that era!
Marko can go on forever and ever, Voice of Finland
Marko is King! Marko singing High Hopes is 🖤
This beautiful little song is originally made for a Finnish rural drama movie "Lieksa!" (Pölönen, 2007). And this sold out Wembley arena 2015 performance is an excellent one. I've met Marko in person. He's a very fine individual. Merry Christmas from the snowy northern Finland! ☃️❄️🤘
Marko can sing with anyone and sound amazing. His voice is so pure. Even after a botched throat palop removal. He had to relearn his voice. He's getting older. However, his voice, in my opinion, keeps getting better. You should check out some of his new songs.
I would throw his several collabs with Delain in here as examples…
We miss Marco so much ...
You should check all the new music he's been making!
Bearwood-Rise Above feat Marko Hietala Finland 2024.
He is still around.
I think Xandria deserves some recognition
I think they exist in a weird space where they're big enough and have been around long enough to be considered one of the big names in the space but aren't quite included in the same conversations as a Nightwish, Within Temptation and Epica
Their first singer Lisa has a very soft and beautiful voice but their 2nd and 3rd singers, Manuela and Dianne, sing with a little more utilization of their classical backgrounds
Fantastic reaction, I really appreciated your analysis. It would be worth seeing some of Marko’s newer songs that he has released recently - he has a very versatile voice. And he did a song with Tarja called “Left On Mars” a year or so ago that has some interesting vocals from the both of them - cool to see how they sing together now and adapt to each others vocal styles.
If you’re looking for something a bit different, maybe check out Tommy Johansson. He has an interesting voice - usually does more power metal but he has some symphonic metal songs.
""Floor Jansen - Slow, Love, Slow (Live)"" th-cam.com/video/bBG8GdyLYDk/w-d-xo.html
Nightwish song - very blues, jazz. Smokey bar, drink in a glass, listening her...
A suggestion for another great Nightwish song with Marko on vocals: The Islander (I recommend the Live at Tampere video).
+1
I’m also voting for High Hopes!!!!
Thank You again! You picked my suggestion again. Maybe You're now ready for their best song: The Poet and the Pendulum from Wembley Arena 2015. For this song You need to read the background because it's heavy stuff. Note: the first part is sung by a young boy. Marko is also singing a part of the song in a very different style... The piece is about 10 min and it has just everything. 😊 / Rolf from Stockholm
EPIC Nightwish! The boy soprano was Guy Elliott, from St Mary's Choir School Reigate, UK.
Symphonic Metal Bands: KAMELOT "The haunting" live at Norway 2006 ft. Simone Simons
Nightwish - Ever dream from wacken is also one very good song to listen 👌🏻
Marco is to me the glue for the band. Nightwish is super group comprised of the best musicians out there and all are important pieces to make his band as tight and phenomenal while performing live. Let alone studio recording. Marco thru his tenure was capable of singing with all 3 front women and sound absolutely perfect to performing with each of them. Yet still do his thing. This song is just one side of him that he nails his vocals. And yet can still play bass like no other can. Please react to his other solo song “The Islander” live in Tempere. He’ll show another version of his voice that you haven’t heard. And like Floor, Marco has his ability to switch up his singing technique throughout all Nightwishes catalog. He truly is a special artist in his own right. It’s very sad he stepped away from Nightwish to pursue his solo career a few years back.
See ya on the next reaction
Great job,remember to tell talented pop singers(?) that there is also other music genress!
High hopes and the Islander (live) May be interresting
Other symphonic metal bands? Delain comes to mind, founded by the brother of Within Temptation's lead guitarist. Xandria. Beyond the Black is technically symphonic, though I'd call it more pop-oriented. Elyose is a symphonic/industrial mix from France.
7:58 Please, try pressing the CC button in TH-cam video player at the bottom right. This video would have had time synchronized manually entered lyrics which work even if the video is paused.
Please check Ilta's version of this same song from tv-show 'Vain elämää'. Marko is watching her perform and I sure would like to hear your comments on that.
12:10 Is this "still thick but wind coming through" the same thing that some teachers call "mixed voice"?
It's a movie score for the Finnish film 'The Matriarch' (in English) or 'Lieksa' (in Finnish).
One more Dutch metal voice would be Charlotte Wessels. Former lead singer of the old Delain, nowadays solo. She just launched her new album ‘the obsession’. All songs worth a listen, and/or a reaction 😊
You should definitely check Marko's original, old band Tarot.
Hohohohoh, if you enjoyed how he introduced rhe song, you'll love The Islander intro at Tampere. 😊
If you want more slow symphonic metal check out “A Symphonic Tragedy“ by Dianne Van Giersbergen ft. Arjen Lucassen
Thank you for naother fantastic reaction to one of my favorite songs Marko sings lead on. The music is hauntingly beautiful and Marko's vocals are so stunningly beautiful and vulnerable. A beautiful tribute to innocent young love. Reminds me of my teenage years. Listening to CHOM-FM out of Montreal (I grew up in Burlington, VT in the 70's and 80's and CHOM was the only decent radio station we could listen to) getting ready to go ut on a Saturday night. Hoping to meet that one girl who would get me and I could connect with and fall in love. Many recommendations for more Marko but I will recommend my favorite Marko song, Endlessness, from the Human Nature album. Last song on Disc 1 and a fitting last song recorded by Marko with Nightwish. A beautiful, doomy song about living a full life and at the end, accepting that inevitable end and gently going on into the next adventure that awaits us in death.
For another group to checkout I would highly recommend the Dutch Symphonic/Gothic metal band Blackbriar and theirlead singer Zora Cock. She has one of the most beautiful and unique voices I have ever heard. Arms of the Ocean is one of my favorites but start with The Seance music video. Zora has some very unique vocal techniques that gives you some truly eerie vibes. The acoustic version really allows you to dive into her voice. th-cam.com/video/fJRIY32nhLI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RBJNP2fxRAAYYqOu. The full music video performance will give you the full effect of the bands sound and is equally amazing. th-cam.com/video/eP6xn8kZTeg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lWAo7SScRbV1ga8d.
Yes, you are rolling the R in Marko.
I like singing this one (at least the first half - the end is currently a bit too high). There's enough variety to keep it interesting, and you've given me a better idea of what I'm aiming for, so thank you!
Love the earrings. And the Islander
Try Northern Kings - We dont need another hero. Theres Marko and 3 others great metal singers from Finland
You must listen to "VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - Tonight I'm Alive" and "DIANNE ft Marcela Bovio - Flameborn" Those are two amazing songs of other amazing symphonic metal bands that are really underrated!
I almost forgot I was watching a music reaction with all those power exercises and screaming parties, but it was very entertaining 😂
6:12 Your second version was perfect! His given name is Marko which is a Finnish name and it should have clear rolling R which is pretty short. You could have a bit stronger hum at the start of M before you open your lips to start the word Marko. The M at the start of the word should already have clear sound while your lips are still pressed together.
Wembley Arena concert 2015: th-cam.com/video/N_jgyrlONPc/w-d-xo.html
1. Shudder Before the Beautiful, 2. Yours Is an Empty Hope, 3. Ever Dream, 4. Storytime, 5. My Walden, 6. While Your Lips Are Still Red
7. Élan, 8. Weak Fantasy (Preceded by a Dawkins' narration), 9. 7 Days to the Wolves, 10. Alpenglow, 11. The Poet and the Pendulum
12. Nemo, 13. I Want My Tears Back, 14. Stargazers, 15. Ghost Love Score, 16. Last Ride of the Day, 17. The Greatest Show on Earth
you should check out the live version of the islander , Marko at his best
Thanks
When the music video was made it was back in the days before Floor when Anette there second singer was in the band. The music video was used on a movie which features scenes from that movie (Lieksa.) It's a very emotuonal turbulent movie about Innocence and falling for the wrong person.
P.s. Fun Fact Floor started of in a band called After forever as a backing vocalist aged 16 before she became there lead.
I love this song, it's beautiful and when sung properly, it's a very romantic song!
I sang in a traveling show back in the 1980's. It was quite tiring going to different states, rehearsing, to put on another show the next evening! I have a very deep voice, along with one other high school bass singer. It was tiring by the end of our concerts! Mostly, It felt great just to sleep in my own bed!
I'd suggest watching Marco's own band, Tarot, and especially the song "Tides" from the Undead Indeed live album.
Nice vocal analysis as always!
Regarding your question about where to go next for some symphonic metal, I recommend to stay still!😅
After Nightwish and Epica you won’t find anything worth your time much.
There are some great older bands like Therion and Haggard, but they haven’t got mainstream videos and stuff to check out. They are on a more obscure niche of the genre, although both phenomenal bands and pioneers.
I'd put Nightwish's "High Hopes" tribute to Pink Floyd at the top of my list for recommendations in this regard, too.
But not too far below that, there's a song I haven't seen anyone else mention yet - "The Voice of My Father" with Marko's own band. Though if you want to _see_ him sing, you'll have to go with the original Finnish version, "Isäni ääni", since he didn't re-record the music video for the English translation, just blurred himself to prevent any confusion about his lip movements not matching the singing 😄
Kamelot " Abandoned" live 2006
Finish movie "LIEKSA" While Y Lips Are Still Red...Lieksa town in Finland
Floor doing a lot of fast words/ vowels❣️An ocean of strange islands (only lyrivc video) The intro is important because of the terrorist attac in Paris at Bataclan four weeks before this concert!
merry xmas to u from finland marko is nasional treosure if u know how many projects etc hes done .. raskasta rock still goes on if u wanna look finish xmas songs =) ty for this and i hope u merry xmas
Smaller band that I'd highly recommend is Seven Spires. Not purely symphonic, more like... symphonic black power metal. But their music is quite sophisticated and their singer, Adrienne Cowan, is excellent, handling both clean and harsh vocals. Maybe check out "Almosttown" from their latest album (focusing on cleans), or for something more focused on harsh vocals, "Architect of Creation".
It used to be Marko (with rolling R), but one day Marko decided to take the stage name Marco (without rolling R). Later he called that a mistake, but he never changed it back while he was with Nightwish. Post-Nightwish I see the Marko spelling again. I guess that either pronunciation will do, rolling R would be best.
I think you might like to hear Tony Kakko’s voice from Sonata Arctica. He has very good voice. Also can sing with many styles. Their songs are often stories, and he is a good story teller. You might start with this: ”White pearl black ocean”
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Also look for his performance on the (otherwise horrible) TV show, The Mask.Singer (Finland addition).
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Another important Symphonic metal band to check out would be Delain. I recommend the song Masters of Destiny with their former singer Charlotte Wessels!
Marko is very creative with his song intros, Romanticide at Wacken is a classic, from "I think it was Coq Au Vin..." to "I love Sausages!"
@@chrismcmeekin9943 "...and that's... Romanticide!"
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I like the harder rock type songs from him. Try his back and forth with Floor in Romanticide
Battle Beast (and their lead singer Noora Louhimo, very talented singer)! React to them!
If you want to be surprised, there's Black ninja: th-cam.com/video/38zmdwd5K3E/w-d-xo.html
I would recommend Master of Illusion (although Mark reacted to them some years back): th-cam.com/video/6sLSyTEXfCI/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUMYmF0dGxlIGJlYXN0
But also Eye of the storm would be great th-cam.com/video/C7Z-IP2onYQ/w-d-xo.html
or you might like: No more Hollywood endings th-cam.com/video/SZzhUPe-Bck/w-d-xo.html
Why listen to the rest, when Nightwish with Floor is the best. But, losing Marko sort of dropped them down a notch. I need songs with Marko singing along with Floor. No concert can top the Nightwish Wacken 2013.
Battle Beast NOORA LOUHIMO incredible metal voice from Finland. Noora Piece of my Heart Live.
You should also react to Beast in Black - Blind and Frozen
Marko is quite short pronunciation. Yours were correct 🎉😊
hey verona we love marko only problem with this song is its not long enough more please
Degree in jazz? Well, I wonder what's the next Nightwish song we will recommend in comments... (Slow Love Slow, Montreux Jazz Festival)
In contrast with Lemmi from Motorhead who opened his concerts with: "We are Motorhead and we do rock" *music starts playing*
Hi Veronna..
Do you have your own channel apart from being here?...because I can't find it.
I'm asking you because you're amazing, I'd like to see you sing songs instead of reactions.
Cheers from Argentina.
patrik laine rocks go montreal :) thanx to great reaction and have wonderful christmas next week.
UK Army popping in to steal a kiss while your lips are still red 😊
That backup singer is pretty good, too.
Symphonic Metal band: XANDRIA " No time to live forever"
You asked for new thoughts and ideas on symphonic metal.
One of the inspirations for Floor Jansen is Anneke van Giersbergen. All her solo work is totally worth it, but I would say a reaction to her former band ‘The Gathering’ with Strange Machines might be very much worth while.
I truly enjoy your vocal geekiness. Don’t loose that please ❤
Link to their live performance on PinkPop: th-cam.com/video/1HUMwinV2AQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZJoDN73_EU8Q91Pl
Another great Floor and Marko "duet";
Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019 - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Ave Maria
( th-cam.com/video/q1UJHpyFQn0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qJMGvmCp3zQ84qrO )
Ever Dream has to be next. Live from the same concert as Ghost Score Love
Backing singer on this should go far..Might get her own slot some time,,😎
@@user-VeryoldGeezer Marco needs to get himself a shirt that says Floor is my backup singer.
This is not officially a Nightwish song. It was commissioned for a Finnish movie called The Matriarch (English translation). It was written by Tuomas with him playing keyboards, Marco singing, and playing acoustic guitar and bass, and Jukka on drums. Nightwish released this as a second song on the single for the song Amaranth which was the lead single for the album Dark Passion Play. Kiss While Your Lips are Still Red does not appear on any studio albums.
Hyvää Joulua from Finland. Bearwood- Rise Above (feat Marko Hietala ) Finland 2024. Live.
For symphonic metal, Xandria, Within Temptation, Ignea, Lacuna Coil, and Xandria are all good options.
Marko with a rolling r.
A long one?: Kamelot "Elizabeth (1, 2, 3) live 2006
Kamelot "Karma" 2006 live
Xandria Nightfall is fire track the band is overall good but that song makes you feeling like you are a Valkyrie seriously it's crazy musically vocally new singer is pretty good they have churned through them they keep getting stolen by other bands with more money. Her voice is so freaking powerful combo Tarja and Bruce Dickenson is best description like how does her voice do that.
Kamelot Liar Liar is a classic 2000s song they toured and friends with Epica Simone has been on multiple tracks Roy Kahn is a legend in the scene, grew up church choir years and years still does it to this day even in retirement his voice sounds amazing. Also Arch Enemy's lead vocalist moonlighting after she moonlights, after she moonlights, moonlighting job. On top of Arch Enemy, voice acting mostly doing her singing screaming for video games, commission artist, and costume design.