If you like this you will love Dead Boys Poem from Buenos Aires 2018. Incidentally this song was from the Masters of Rock Festival 2016 in the Czech Republic.
This song was written by Tuomas for the 1999 solar eclipse. He was asked to write it, and he refused at first because he said that's not how he creates, he can't just write a song off hand like that. He finally relented and created this wonderful piece. The solar eclipse occurred on Aug. 11th, the 223rd day of the year, hence the "222 days of light will be desired by a night" line...
I saw this live last year in Antwerp (Belgium). This was the first performance in Europe and also after Floor's breast cancer surgery. On the last of this song she was so emotional and in tears, even Empuu couldn't keep dry. Such a performance is never to be forgotten🎶🎶🤟🏻🤟🏻
I saw the video of hat performance. And I wil alway's remeber that moment she could'nt sing any further because of her emotions. Omg what she has went through. Glad she's oke now but that song wil never be the same for me.
This song was written for/about an eclipse in Finland. Such a beautiful melody and of course Floor transports us somewhere else, as ever. PS I believe you will find the spelling is “intimate”, even in Canada 😊
May I detail your comment please? The song was written on request of the label Drakkar Records which was located in Germany. The total eclipse eclipse occured in whole Northern Europe, and the longest time was in Romania with 2minutes and 23 seconds.. Song was published as a Bonus-Track on "Oceanborn" in 1999.
First: I love your reactions Second: Tuomas is a freaking genius, we all know that Third and Last: I really don't want to start the eternal war again but it's nice after so many times listening to the studio version to actually understand the lyrics Fun fact : Two years after this song was released they went to the Eurovision song selection for Finland with their song "Sleepwalker", they did not win but If I remember correctly they finished in third place
it's not actually originally from an album, it was written at request of a governments need for a song to celebrate a total eclipse - hence the sleeping sun. Tuomas hated the process and vowed to never do something so commercial again! I think it was added onto the album re-release or remaster as a bonus and there it has stayed.
This wonderful performance at the Masters of Rock Festival is one of my all-time favorites. Brings me to tears every time I watch and listen to it. Hauntingly beautiful in every respect.
One of the early Songs, it is about the solar eclipse "two hundred and twenty two days of light will be desired by the night". Because that's the amount of time that went by before the eclipse (11th of August was the 223rd day of the year 1999). At that time their german record Label asked to write a song about it. One of the terms was "not longer than 3 minutes", Knowing Tuomas, he made it 4+ But it's also true that everyone has a different view of this song. Usually something they have experienced themselves.
floor jansen definitely did this song justice she owned that performance so soft such a powerful and empowering rock singer her vocals are good and soft like a butterfly
One of the first Nightwish ballads... they have a few - Marco actually sang lead on "The Islander" and "While your lips are still red"... both ballads. Anette sang the ballads 'Eva'... 'Slow, love, slow' ... 'Turn loose the mermaids'...
Released as a stand alone single in 1999 for the solar eclipse in Europe , the middle east, and India. It was included on the reissue of the 2nd album, Oceanborn, later that year. You are correct, Emppu is on guitar, no roasting today😁. Tarja's version is awesome too. if you want to hear that, it was played at the 2005 Helsinki concert (End of an Era DVD).
Love the highlights. This one was written in celebration of the European solar eclipse in 1999. It is important to slow the show down for a little while. Floor requested this song to be added to the set. She loves to sing this one.
I was at Wacken in 2013. The band I was working for at the time went on before them. I never heard of them and sat on the side of the stage and was blown away. I listen to yhem all the time now.
Oh and the other great Floor ballad is Dead Boy's Poem, Buenos Aires 2018, Tuomas' most personal song until Poet and the Pendulum. Rrno Matti Juhani Vuorinen, nicknamed Emppu but known within the band as Eetu, is a master. When Floor was asked about the soundtrack of her life she was asked her guitar hero. Her response was: I play in a band with him: that’s Emppu [Vuorinen, Nightwish guitarist]. He is an amazing guitar player, but he doesn’t need to fill every gap in the song with meaningless notes. He really keeps the atmosphere [of the songs]. What he plays in Sleeping Sun is beautiful. So, this song.
Greetings from UK It has been quite a while, so nice to see you reacting to my favourite band once again Congratulations on 100k subscribers and the engagement 😉
I love your vivid and versatile emotions on your reactions on especially NW songs - You in your reactions also draws one in and excited for what to come :)
Would love to see some tarja nightwish performances on the channel!! Love your videos btw. Its funny everyone chooses og nightwish songs with floor doing the performances
I liked that intro girl!!! Way to shake things up a bit!! I haven’t heard this song by Nightwish so this an experience for me. Loved the reaction as always ❤
Cool reaction about a rollercoaster vibe song! Concerning gothic metal I (being Dutch) recommend you some mighty Dutch gothic metal bands Blackbriar, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Vuur and The Gathering (both with Anneke van Giersbergen).
I love this one. The vocalizing after the second chorus leading into Empuu's lyrical-sounding guitar solo makes it for me. If you're interested in comparison, you might enjoy watching either of Nightwish's previous vocalists do their take on the song. There are videos around of Tarja singing it at their "End of an Era" concert in 2005, and Anette performed it at Rock Werchter in 2008. The musical arrangement is slightly different in each performance as well, in addition to the band playing in different keys for each vocalist.
Sleeping Sun (Tarja era song) was launched on 11th of August 1999, the same day with the solar eclipse which occurred in part of Europe and Asia that year. Now if you take the exact verses which contain "222" you have: 222 days of light will be desired by the night. coincidence or not, there are exactly 222 days starting 1st of January till August 10th inclusive. - valid for non-leap years. Floor has an ability (super power) to sing different eras of Nightwish with ease, thanks to her diversity. She is just That Good !!!! NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘
This performance is in 2015 at Tampere. The differences are Floor now has tattoos and Kai Hahto has replaced Jukka on drums as he was suffering from debilitating insomnia.
I love this song and this version. It's hard to explain but this song make me fell so many emotions, something I can't catch or explain. Technic is incredible but to deserve emotions. By the way, rewind and appreciate the breath management of Floor !
Yes its Emppu . If you like this then I highly suggest there song "Dead Boys Poem" live in Buenos Aries 2018 . will make you get thrilled and surprised .
Sleeping Sun is such a beautiful song. Floor did a great job singing the song. Original Tarja sing this but both awesome singers for this song in there own way.
Sleeping Sun is hands down my favorite song from Nightwish. Both singers are awesome. I love Floor. I have to give Tarja Turunen the win on this song. She just gives it the extra feel. By no means am I throwing shade on Floors version either.
This is one of my favourite Nightwish songs! It's one that Tarja really shines on as well so would highly recommend checking out studio and live versions with her also.
You should check out Nightwish crew members band "Crewish" version this song. Crewish backstory is also interesting. Great example what band can do to help their crew when they need little backup. Greetings from Finland.
Would love to see you react to the band AVATAR and their song Napalm (Live from Ages). They are from Gothenburg, Sweden. They just hit No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Airplay!
I m not writing this to start a whole comparison 'game', however this is an older song, back when tarja was lead vocalist. Floor really is wonderful here, she really is a chameleon 😂♥️ . If you want, you could also check that version with tarja.
listen to the nightwish tarja version of this song , she owns this song. I mean Floor is my favorite nightwish singer ,but Tarja Turnen owns this song . Period . Not even Floor can challenge Floor
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If you like this you will love Dead Boys Poem from Buenos Aires 2018. Incidentally this song was from the Masters of Rock Festival 2016 in the Czech Republic.
Agree
I concur
Yesss!
30 km near my hometown 😊 unfortunately I wasn't there 😢 greetings from Czech Republic 🇨🇿🙏
I concur wholeheartedly 😊
This song was written by Tuomas for the 1999 solar eclipse. He was asked to write it, and he refused at first because he said that's not how he creates, he can't just write a song off hand like that. He finally relented and created this wonderful piece. The solar eclipse occurred on Aug. 11th, the 223rd day of the year, hence the "222 days of light will be desired by a night" line...
I saw this live last year in Antwerp (Belgium). This was the first performance in Europe and also after Floor's breast cancer surgery. On the last of this song she was so emotional and in tears, even Empuu couldn't keep dry. Such a performance is never to be forgotten🎶🎶🤟🏻🤟🏻
Wow, you see this live. What a amazing moment between Floor and Emppu. I see only a short snip on YT from a fan cam.
I saw the video of hat performance. And I wil alway's remeber that moment she could'nt sing any further because of her emotions. Omg what she has went through. Glad she's oke now but that song wil never be the same for me.
I saw them in Amsterdam and this song brought me to tears as well.
Im a teen in the US and im just in LOVE with Nightwish!!! There music gets me so emotional! I need to CRY!!!!!! Erica , Scottsdale Az 🤘💋
It's wonderful for this sixty-year-old Italian rocker to know that there are very young people who listen to the music I love
“Her vocals are soft like a pillow” - I like that!
This song’s tempo matches relaxed breathing and is very calming.
This song is about a solar eclipse, and to me it gives the feeling of floating through space. It's one of my favorite Tarja songs.
Singers sing what they can
Floor sings what she wants ❤
Her voice just go into your soul.
This was the first Nightwish song I ever heard... it'll always be one of my favorites.
This song was written for/about an eclipse in Finland. Such a beautiful melody and of course Floor transports us somewhere else, as ever.
PS I believe you will find the spelling is “intimate”, even in Canada 😊
May I detail your comment please?
The song was written on request of the label Drakkar Records which was located in Germany.
The total eclipse eclipse occured in whole Northern Europe, and the longest time was in Romania with 2minutes and 23 seconds..
Song was published as a Bonus-Track on "Oceanborn" in 1999.
it was an Job offered by GermanRecord Company, and it was written for the all over north Euirope happening Sun Eclipse back then.
One of the many cool things Floor does with her voice is to end on the same note that Emppu starts his solo with. She's done this with a few songs. 😊🤘
This is a such a beautiful song and I wish it was longer. The whole band is amazing, as always. Hey, congrats on 100k!
this is how a Queen turns out to be a Goddess
Gees its goosebump valley once again. Floor just draws you in like a beautiful spider 😍😍
First: I love your reactions
Second: Tuomas is a freaking genius, we all know that
Third and Last: I really don't want to start the eternal war again but it's nice after so many times listening to the studio version to actually understand the lyrics
Fun fact : Two years after this song was released they went to the Eurovision song selection for Finland with their song "Sleepwalker", they did not win but If I remember correctly they finished in third place
Floor can bring out every note and emotion to any song.🤘🎸Tuomas is a genius with his writing!
very generic pop singing
Rachel & Nightwish. You just made my day a lot better. Nice reaction. This is an old Tarja-era classic. And guitarist is Emppu indeed.
Great reaction ❤👍
Such a beautiful NW song - one of my favourites 🤩
(it's actually one of their older songs, from their 2nd album back in 1998...)
first album of theirs i heard, first song i really felt in my bones, still makes me cry a bit to this day.
it's not actually originally from an album, it was written at request of a governments need for a song to celebrate a total eclipse - hence the sleeping sun. Tuomas hated the process and vowed to never do something so commercial again! I think it was added onto the album re-release or remaster as a bonus and there it has stayed.
This wonderful performance at the Masters of Rock Festival is one of my all-time favorites. Brings me to tears every time I watch and listen to it. Hauntingly beautiful in every respect.
One of the early Songs, it is about the solar eclipse "two hundred and twenty two days of light will be desired by the night". Because that's the amount of time that went by before the eclipse (11th of August was the 223rd day of the year 1999). At that time their german record Label asked to write a song about it. One of the terms was "not longer than 3 minutes", Knowing Tuomas, he made it 4+
But it's also true that everyone has a different view of this song.
Usually something they have experienced themselves.
floor jansen definitely did this song justice she owned that performance so soft such a powerful and empowering rock singer her vocals are good and soft like a butterfly
🤗🍒🤘🏻😘 well done girl,This was the quietest song from Nightwish you've heard so far!
Nightwish is my every day music, I listen to them every day. Nice reaction from you dear 🤘
"Enunciates"....Great reaction!
One of the first Nightwish ballads... they have a few - Marco actually sang lead on "The Islander" and "While your lips are still red"... both ballads. Anette sang the ballads 'Eva'... 'Slow, love, slow' ... 'Turn loose the mermaids'...
Released as a stand alone single in 1999 for the solar eclipse in Europe , the middle east, and India. It was included on the reissue of the 2nd album, Oceanborn, later that year. You are correct, Emppu is on guitar, no roasting today😁.
Tarja's version is awesome too. if you want to hear that, it was played at the 2005 Helsinki concert (End of an Era DVD).
the best thing about this song is the bass line running through the verses! It's counterpoint to Floors beautiful voice is perfection 😄
Marko's bass line and bass tone are just delicious!
I saw nightwish live last atumn. It was great. She even did this song.
My favorite song from the band! ❤ From what I understand Toumas wrote it about an eclipse of the sun. 😎
Great reaction vid from a new subscriber!
Love the highlights. This one was written in celebration of the European solar eclipse in 1999. It is important to slow the show down for a little while. Floor requested this song to be added to the set. She loves to sing this one.
Floor loves this song so Toumas said we put it on setlist. The Queen has spoken
Awesome comment! Also to say, it is not Nightwish comunity. We are the Nightwish army!
I was at Wacken in 2013. The band I was working for at the time went on before them. I never heard of them and sat on the side of the stage and was blown away. I listen to yhem all the time now.
So much beauty in here, overwhelming....
Masters of Rock is my favourite version of this, a song Tuomas' was reluctant to write because he didn't want to write on commission. Glad he did.
Oh and the other great Floor ballad is Dead Boy's Poem, Buenos Aires 2018, Tuomas' most personal song until Poet and the Pendulum.
Rrno Matti Juhani Vuorinen, nicknamed Emppu but known within the band as Eetu, is a master. When Floor was asked about the soundtrack of her life she was asked her guitar hero. Her response was:
I play in a band with him: that’s Emppu [Vuorinen, Nightwish guitarist]. He is an amazing guitar player, but he doesn’t need to fill every gap in the song with meaningless notes. He really keeps the atmosphere [of the songs]. What he plays in Sleeping Sun is beautiful.
So, this song.
Greetings from UK
It has been quite a while, so nice to see you reacting to my favourite band once again
Congratulations on 100k subscribers and the engagement 😉
I love your vivid and versatile emotions on your reactions on especially NW songs - You in your reactions also draws one in and excited for what to come :)
So nice to see you back!! …with another NW reaction.
Missed You 😢
Would love to see some tarja nightwish performances on the channel!! Love your videos btw. Its funny everyone chooses og nightwish songs with floor doing the performances
You should check out a live performance of this song with the original lead singer, Tarja.
Congratulations on 100k! Been here since you started Nightwish, here to stay for everything else.
Eyes are the mirror of a soul.........Kiitos
Listen to Shoemaker by Nightwish another vocal masterpiece.
Next High Hope or Deep dark ocean👍
I prefer the Tampere version if only for Floor's outfit and that she walks down the catwalk singing it.
Hi, very very beautiful reaction, thank you
Beautiful Song, Gorgeous Rachel
I liked that intro girl!!! Way to shake things up a bit!! I haven’t heard this song by Nightwish so this an experience for me. Loved the reaction as always ❤
Cool reaction about a rollercoaster vibe song! Concerning gothic metal I (being Dutch) recommend you some mighty Dutch gothic metal bands Blackbriar, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Vuur and The Gathering (both with Anneke van Giersbergen).
his name is Emppu Vuorinen Marco Heitala and Troy Donockley are blond to 🤣
My little brother and wife had this on their wedding video ❤
If you like her vocals here, check out Stargazer from Wembley Arena. She sounds just like Tarja in that one.
Hi Raya, I joined your discord channel. I am also a fellow gamer/NW fan
Probably the only reason this is on the setlist is because it's a Floor favorite, and you can see why. Absolutely beautiful.
I love this one. The vocalizing after the second chorus leading into Empuu's lyrical-sounding guitar solo makes it for me.
If you're interested in comparison, you might enjoy watching either of Nightwish's previous vocalists do their take on the song. There are videos around of Tarja singing it at their "End of an Era" concert in 2005, and Anette performed it at Rock Werchter in 2008. The musical arrangement is slightly different in each performance as well, in addition to the band playing in different keys for each vocalist.
Floors vocals are wonderful! But I definately wanna listen to some of the older songs so I can get some of Tarja's vocals as well as Annette's!
So beautiful beyond words 🙏😊👍❤️
This is actually one of the few songs where I prefer Tarja's singing. Not as much as with "End of All Hope", but still a good bit 😊
Also you can see the pleasure Floor has singing this song......👍
Slower soft song, it's called a ballad. 😄
Sleeping Sun (Tarja era song) was launched on 11th of August 1999, the same day with the solar eclipse which occurred in part of Europe and Asia that year.
Now if you take the exact verses which contain "222" you have:
222 days of light will be desired by the night.
coincidence or not, there are exactly 222 days starting 1st of January till August 10th inclusive. - valid for non-leap years.
Floor has an ability (super power) to sing different eras of Nightwish with ease, thanks to her diversity. She is just That Good !!!!
NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘
LOL! I love this song, too. since long long time ago. and I have listened this song N^N times. XD
This performance is in 2015 at Tampere. The differences are Floor now has tattoos and Kai Hahto has replaced Jukka on drums as he was suffering from debilitating insomnia.
This is a completely different outfit that Floor is wearing than that of the Tampere show.
@@L3onOfKingsIs it Masters of Rock ?
@@clivematthews5296 It looks like it's from Masters of Rock, same event where we see many reactors doing Last Ride of the Day.
@@L3onOfKings still a great performance.
Thanks
I love this song and this version. It's hard to explain but this song make me fell so many emotions, something I can't catch or explain. Technic is incredible but to deserve emotions. By the way, rewind and appreciate the breath management of Floor !
Deep silence, and,
Dead boys poem
Yes its Emppu . If you like this then I highly suggest there song "Dead Boys Poem" live in Buenos Aries 2018 . will make you get thrilled and surprised .
Can you do FIR watch the world burn live his vocals are awesome the bands performance is awesome just an epic live show 🙏🙏🙏
Jesus how could I miss such a performance in my own country lol heresy.
it was originally written for Tarja .. but Floor does a good job with it .. good reaction Ray
best whitout the opera voice :)
@@bjrnhagen2853 I concur.
This song was written for Tarja in occasion of the solar eclipse of 1999.
I like you! 🖤 I really like you! And i like all your reactions i've seen. 🤘
Sleeping Sun is such a beautiful song. Floor did a great job singing the song. Original Tarja sing this but both awesome singers for this song in there own way.
Sleeping Sun is hands down my favorite song from Nightwish. Both singers are awesome. I love Floor. I have to give Tarja Turunen the win on this song. She just gives it the extra feel. By no means am I throwing shade on Floors version either.
This is one of my favourite Nightwish songs! It's one that Tarja really shines on as well so would highly recommend checking out studio and live versions with her also.
You should check out Nightwish crew members band "Crewish" version this song. Crewish backstory is also interesting. Great example what band can do to help their crew when they need little backup. Greetings from Finland.
I think the word you were looking for is enunciates not announciates. It’s a beautiful performance.
Imagine being the drummer of Sabaton and be married to Floor. Imagine that.
Next year you hace the chance to seee a total eclipse of the sun in the texas arear. to watch that is amazing stilll wil this song and fLores voice!
Check out Steve 'n'Seagulls feat. Tarja Turunen version of Sleeping Sun, that's a fun twist.
A song that a bunch of early 2010’s titanic fans found…
Good one.
Please please do a reaction for Shoemaker at Hellfest 2022, Im sure you will love it!
Floor is doing a great job singing this but i actually like the version with Tarja singing this more
Would love to see you react to the band AVATAR and their song Napalm (Live from Ages). They are from Gothenburg, Sweden. They just hit No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Airplay!
You should watch Tarja Turunen's performance of this particular song....?
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You should check out Floor's covers and the Beste Zangers ( Best Singers ) great reaction Tuomas writes 90% of their songs he's very poetic.
This is such a beautiful performance and Floor has a flawless voice always
Tarja owns this one...
Anette version is so cute
Floor stem gaat diep in onze emoties ❤
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This was written in the Tarja era. And since i never liked her style I didnt actually hear this before Floor came 😋😎😈🇧🇻
True that
The singer from Epica and from Nightwish are best frends her name Simone Simons sing bye epica and floor Jansen bye Nightwish
If you like this, sound out Andra Ariadna’s cover. That is beautiful too.
I m not writing this to start a whole comparison 'game', however this is an older song, back when tarja was lead vocalist. Floor really is wonderful here, she really is a chameleon 😂♥️ . If you want, you could also check that version with tarja.
I love floor but, this is tarjas song along with the siren. You should check them out. They're both on the end of an Era DVD.
listen to the nightwish tarja version of this song , she owns this song. I mean Floor is my favorite nightwish singer ,but Tarja Turnen owns this song . Period . Not even Floor can challenge Floor
Did you check 5:07? I did a screenshot by accident and it's gorgeous.. :)
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