You hit the nail on the head, sleeping sun is one of those songs that doesn't get ANYWHERE NEAR the amount of love that it deserves, especially so with Floor at the helm. It's one of those things in the world that gives (me, at least) that sense of profound interconnectedness that you described at the beginning of the video. I'm not a religious man, but it's moments like these that give me a sense of what it must feel like to have a conversation with God. It's so exquisite, so calming, so beautiful. It touches me deep in the soul every time that I hear it. I hate to sound overly dramatic, but there's "being moved to tears" where you sit quietly and process the music. This is not that for me. Sleeping sun for me gives me a physical sensation like something has physically taken hold of my heart, pulled it into the pit of my stomach, and the moment that the chorus hits, I'm just fucking done. Once I hear "I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime" I'm just sobbing uncontrollably. Heaving. It's just so sublime. I can't possibly put it into words. So I show people this song instead. 💜
Yes!!! Tubular Bells!!! I used to listen that before my exams to keep from stroking out. Tuomas apparently spends a lot of time walking in the woods. Thinking. And he's Finnish, surrounded by lakes and ocean shore. Nightwish is capable of doing the most wonderful out of control freight train going off the rails sweeping up everyone music. Leaves you with your clothes ripped off, staggering about with a big stupid grin and an LSD frame of mind. But THIS...it's gently melancholy, soft, majestic and soothing. It EASES the soul, with just a touch of pain. Ah, the truth of life. Tuomas is a FIEND! He strips me naked, finds all my deeply buried shames, tears them out, and heals the gaping wounds. I don't know what to do with myself. I just found them a couple of months ago. Where have they been all my life?
Thank you ... this song takes me from the deep pain of losing my sister > the deepest love for her > the joy we experienced > the thankfulness that she is at peace now > silence
i can understand that very well. i get the same effect from a nightwish song when i think about my little sister. stangely it's another song that isn't really common for emotional connection i think. nightwish - live to tell the tale
thensho my sister radiated like the sun, but she didn’t have the filters to shield her for all the darkness and cruelty in the world. She tried saving as many animals as she could while dying inside. She is free now. I’ll try and tell her tale, thnx, take care ❤️
I have listened to this song so many times and I still get goosebumps...What is it with this band? No other band has ever impressed me more than Nightwish. And the more I listen, the better it gets. Love your reaction!
lyrics The sun is sleeping quietly Once upon a century Wistful oceans calm and red Ardent caresses laid to rest For my dreams I hold my life For wishes I behold my night The truth at the end of time Losing faith makes a crime I wish for this night-time To last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of a solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you Sorrow has a human heart From my god it will depart I'd sail before a thousand moons Never finding where to go Two hundred twenty-two days of light Will be desired by a night A moment for the poet's play Until there's nothing left to say I wish for this night-time To last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of a solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you I wish for this night-time To last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of a solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you
Nightwish's Meadows of Heaven sung by Anette is this same kind of song .. it really grabs you .. but you don't know why ... if you haven't already .. .i think you will really enjoy it Nat ....
With Floor it does remind one of a lullaby, listen to Tarjas version, it is more mysterious. I love both because they interpret the song in their own way.
@@caligo7918 Yeah, at least it feels like that. Like I said I love both versions. Tarja draws you into a mysterious scenery, like a forest were you see the light that comes through the leafes starting to fade. While Floor tells you a story, tucking you into bed.
Love your reaction and what you said about how music like this can touch every part of you. I listen to this every night repeatedly to help me relax. It brings a sense of calm and peace in me. Really wish it is released on a CD.
I just found this gem of a reaction channel. Love your personality! You like the opening synth yeah? It's a little bit subdued here though. You may check out the original music video which was produced back in 98/99 to experience the 'ethereal' feel of the melodies.
You have unique ways to express your reactions that make perfectly the degree of emotions that Nightwhish are able to transfer, Happy to share, congratulations and thanks., see you soon.
Where to start?! Nat, great reaction & you've got me intrigued about the next video! You're such a music lover it's hard to imagine that you avoid anything to such an extent. - As for this song, how (HOW!?) did I ever miss it?? It's so beautiful! - I followed a link from another Goth Moth (and no doubt Army member ☺) and listened to the earlier version with Tarja. Both are wonderful.. the words 'melodically sublime' came to mind w/ both. Personally, I prefer Floor's style for NW, but love the incredible operatic talent of Tarja, will never hate on either. It's like hating on 2 master painters - yeah, they're different, but just enjoy the gift of their talent. ☺
Nice reaction. Tuomas was encouraged to write a song by his record company. That would have to do with a upcoming major eclipse that in was best viewed in Northern Europe. That took place Aug 11 1999, thus the last of the century. This is the result, with it being released a month or so before the actual event. It swiftly climbed up the charts in Europe.
Great analysis my friend. Tuomas loves Mike Oldfield! This song was written by Tuomas to celebrate the European eclipse of the sun in 1999. You just want to float away on a cloud. Great job again Nat! Congratulations on 5K my man. Be well.
Tuomas has a lot of musical "influences". From Mike Oldfield to Vangelis, from Metallica to Pink Floyd, from Pantera to Michael Nyman, classical music, musicals, Disney soundtracks... well, he even likes the band Aqua and bought the record "Aquarium" in a gas station :)
The intro, Tubular Bells...excellent observation and yes it does as well as a little of Rick Wakeman's The 6 Wives of Henry VIII!!. This is as beautiful as you would expect but Tarja's LIVE version is also something to behold and you should check it out for your own benefit (ruclips.net/video/E_RRMRXJWxI/видео.html). I never believe in the debate of who is better, as both Floor and Tarja are great and any song that they both did is a matter of personal preference, that said as a Floor fanboy check out Tarja's version! Nice reaction as always BTW.
She looks like a dark goddess among all the people and the lights. Always love your thoughtful opinions!. Also I know how this song was written but it always resonated with me that it talks about depression idk why, it's dark and heavy but soft at the same time, not a second of it is boring
I was just about to comment about Tubular Bells when you brought it up.))) Tuomas. is a fan. This is another old NW song where you really should check out the original version, which is gorgeously ethereal...
whats when i say this is just .... the second best version of this song .... please look at the version of tarja i love floor but this is tarjas song :D
I always your reaction. You are a fantastic man. I think you will really love the band Ayreon too. Ayreon (composer = Arjen Lucassen) makes rock opera's. The most famous metal/rock woman and man are on his albums (like Floor). Please check out Ayreon - Twisted Coil. I hope you will react to that.. Greetings from The Netherlands
This classic track from Tarja's era is probably the most famous Nightwish ballad ever. Tarja's dark voice is essential to this, but our so beloved Floor did it well at this Tampere 2015 show. Thank you for your beautiful words, Nat!
@@Gibbetoo I never said anything bad ? . It's preference is all . I love Floors' tone and colors . I wasn't by any stretch of the imagination putting anyone down nor did I say anything bad about Tarjia .I love her too just in different ways . Sorry if I upset anyone with my statement.😊
I get the point of Tubular Bells. Most people won´t have an idea about some syntheziser tunes until they hear some of the most famous. Maybe your event is a reason to look back a bit.
I really really recommend Jinjer - Pisces! As a complete contrast to that - I think you really would like the norwegian artist Aurora. Anything live from Nidarosdomen with her is awesome, but also Runaway and Helvegen feat Wardruna :D
I love Floor but I do feel that the key that Tarja sang in the original transmits the feeling and darkness of this song better. Floor's has a very sweet element to her texture while Tarja's more mezzoish approach gives a sad bittersweet feeling to it better.
I find Floors version a little better though, its less operatic but has more texture and emotion to the voice, imo, but the placement of Tarja flooting in the air in her white dress like the sun is masterfull staging.
I cant wrap my head around some Tarjas greatest pieces ever when Floor sings them. Doesn't quite do it for me like Shoemaker or Ghost Love Score which are originally Floors.
Yeeeeeeey! Even though this one might actually be the only one where I like Tarja's version more. Don't hate @ me plz, I am sucker for Floor as much as any and each one of you!
I get grief for saying the same thing. Also I love Floor but this was written perfect for Tarjas vocals. Not asking for the reaction but take the time to listen to this and tell me it is not beautiful as well. ruclips.net/video/E_RRMRXJWxI/видео.html
I feel the same, I think everyone can agree that Floor is an incredible singer and she improved many songs with her live version, but for me this one as well as Dead Boy´s Poem is not a song that should be belted at some point, even though her voice is just beautiful. Those songs live from the strong in the sense of intimate feeling, not from vocal power, I think they just sound the best if kept small and ethereal. I know Floor is very much capable of that as well, so I don´t really understand the choice there.
There is some old songs from NW that will never work with Floor. Floor has covered "She is my sin" with After Forever. That is killer cover. But when Floor sings it with NW it is so lame...
Hey! I just came across with a NW song "Slow love slow". I think you should see it. Hint! It is something you have never seen NW do before. As in: Not metal and not operatic. And try the Anette version.
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A tenor? So why on earth did you choose this version? It was composed for a mystic operatic majestic voice like Tarja's. Try Tarja Nightwish live 2005 End of an Era in Helsinki.
However much I prefer the current lineup, do yourself a favour and go watch the original video, the calm waftiness is so much more with the studio recording. Original, like the one with Tarja in the magic bathtub, not the 90's LARPy remake that had the phoned in by everyone performance.
wow I gotta say you stop more than any reactor I've seen,tip: when you stop allot you lose the continuity of the music,maybe go back abit after the stop ?other than that appreciate your musical insights and intrigue
I applaud you for choosing Floor's version. Tarja made us fall in love with it, she was epic, but Floor is Floor. So much emotion. Love this woman
That bass tone
I always have the impression you're not hearing music with your ears, but feeling it with your soul. So beautiful ❤
You hit the nail on the head, sleeping sun is one of those songs that doesn't get ANYWHERE NEAR the amount of love that it deserves, especially so with Floor at the helm.
It's one of those things in the world that gives (me, at least) that sense of profound interconnectedness that you described at the beginning of the video. I'm not a religious man, but it's moments like these that give me a sense of what it must feel like to have a conversation with God.
It's so exquisite, so calming, so beautiful. It touches me deep in the soul every time that I hear it.
I hate to sound overly dramatic, but there's "being moved to tears" where you sit quietly and process the music. This is not that for me. Sleeping sun for me gives me a physical sensation like something has physically taken hold of my heart, pulled it into the pit of my stomach, and the moment that the chorus hits, I'm just fucking done.
Once I hear "I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime" I'm just sobbing uncontrollably. Heaving. It's just so sublime. I can't possibly put it into words.
So I show people this song instead. 💜
Yes!!! Tubular Bells!!! I used to listen that before my exams to keep from stroking out. Tuomas apparently spends a lot of time walking in the woods. Thinking. And he's Finnish, surrounded by lakes and ocean shore. Nightwish is capable of doing the most wonderful out of control freight train going off the rails sweeping up everyone music. Leaves you with your clothes ripped off, staggering about with a big stupid grin and an LSD frame of mind. But THIS...it's gently melancholy, soft, majestic and soothing. It EASES the soul, with just a touch of pain. Ah, the truth of life.
Tuomas is a FIEND! He strips me naked, finds all my deeply buried shames, tears them out, and heals the gaping wounds. I don't know what to do with myself. I just found them a couple of months ago. Where have they been all my life?
I love this song! Really addicting, something about it just really does it for me.
Thank you ... this song takes me from the deep pain of losing my sister > the deepest love for her > the joy we experienced > the thankfulness that she is at peace now > silence
i can understand that very well. i get the same effect from a nightwish song when i think about my little sister.
stangely it's another song that isn't really common for emotional connection i think.
nightwish - live to tell the tale
thensho my sister radiated like the sun, but she didn’t have the filters to shield her for all the darkness and cruelty in the world. She tried saving as many animals as she could while dying inside. She is free now. I’ll try and tell her tale, thnx, take care ❤️
Beautiful song and reaction! “Music is so powerful. Allow yourself to be taken away.” Yes. Yay for the 5K!
I have listened to this song so many times and I still get goosebumps...What is it with this band? No other band has ever impressed me more than Nightwish. And the more I listen, the better it gets. Love your reaction!
lyrics
The sun is sleeping quietly
Once upon a century
Wistful oceans calm and red
Ardent caresses laid to rest
For my dreams I hold my life
For wishes I behold my night
The truth at the end of time
Losing faith makes a crime
I wish for this night-time
To last for a lifetime
The darkness around me
Shores of a solar sea
Oh how I wish to go down with the sun
Sleeping
Weeping
With you
Sorrow has a human heart
From my god it will depart
I'd sail before a thousand moons
Never finding where to go
Two hundred twenty-two days of light
Will be desired by a night
A moment for the poet's play
Until there's nothing left to say
I wish for this night-time
To last for a lifetime
The darkness around me
Shores of a solar sea
Oh how I wish to go down with the sun
Sleeping
Weeping
With you
I wish for this night-time
To last for a lifetime
The darkness around me
Shores of a solar sea
Oh how I wish to go down with the sun
Sleeping
Weeping
With you
Nightwish's Meadows of Heaven sung by Anette is this same kind of song .. it really grabs you .. but you don't know why ... if you haven't already .. .i think you will really enjoy it Nat ....
With Floor it does remind one of a lullaby, listen to Tarjas version, it is more mysterious. I love both because they interpret the song in their own way.
Yeah, their interpretations feel so different. I even think, this version might be a little slower than Tarja's version.
@@caligo7918 Yeah, at least it feels like that. Like I said I love both versions. Tarja draws you into a mysterious scenery, like a forest were you see the light that comes through the leafes starting to fade. While Floor tells you a story, tucking you into bed.
@@asteriapendragon3886 Ok! Then what does Crewish version do?
The song is calm but intoxicating and energetic. It just stirs emotions.
Very "Tubular Bells", vibe with those keys. And Congrats on 5k!
Beautiful song, well done sir.
That is exactly what this particular song has always made me feel. No matter who sings it.
Thanks for reacting at my request! It's one of my favorite NW ballads.
And congratulations on hitting 5K subscribers 👍🏼🍾🥂
Love your reaction and what you said about how music like this can touch every part of you. I listen to this every night repeatedly to help me relax. It brings a sense of calm and peace in me. Really wish it is released on a CD.
I just found this gem of a reaction channel. Love your personality! You like the opening synth yeah? It's a little bit subdued here though. You may check out the original music video which was produced back in 98/99 to experience the 'ethereal' feel of the melodies.
It hasn't even started and you're already in awe 💕
You have unique ways to express your reactions
that make perfectly the degree of emotions that Nightwhish are able to transfer, Happy to share, congratulations and thanks., see you soon.
My favorite version of my favorite Nightwish song. Thanks for this!
Where to start?! Nat, great reaction & you've got me intrigued about the next video! You're such a music lover it's hard to imagine that you avoid anything to such an extent. - As for this song, how (HOW!?) did I ever miss it?? It's so beautiful! - I followed a link from another Goth Moth (and no doubt Army member ☺) and listened to the earlier version with Tarja. Both are wonderful.. the words 'melodically sublime' came to mind w/ both. Personally, I prefer Floor's style for NW, but love the incredible operatic talent of Tarja, will never hate on either. It's like hating on 2 master painters - yeah, they're different, but just enjoy the gift of their talent. ☺
Great, that's what it is :P Thank you Cheers!
Nice reaction. Tuomas was encouraged to write a song by his record company. That would have to do with a upcoming major eclipse that in was best viewed in Northern Europe. That took place Aug 11 1999, thus the last of the century. This is the result, with it being released a month or so before the actual event. It swiftly climbed up the charts in Europe.
Great analysis my friend. Tuomas loves Mike Oldfield! This song was written by Tuomas to celebrate the European eclipse of the sun in 1999. You just want to float away on a cloud. Great job again Nat! Congratulations on 5K my man. Be well.
oh my days this is one of my all-time favourites. \o/
Love this love your reactions thankyou.
Tuomas has a lot of musical "influences". From Mike Oldfield to Vangelis, from Metallica to Pink Floyd, from Pantera to Michael Nyman, classical music, musicals, Disney soundtracks... well, he even likes the band Aqua and bought the record "Aquarium" in a gas station :)
thanx react this one of ther oldest nightwish song. this is so peaceful and calm song like you say. ok thanx and have great day there.
The intro, Tubular Bells...excellent observation and yes it does as well as a little of Rick Wakeman's The 6 Wives of Henry VIII!!. This is as beautiful as you would expect but Tarja's LIVE version is also something to behold and you should check it out for your own benefit (ruclips.net/video/E_RRMRXJWxI/видео.html). I never believe in the debate of who is better, as both Floor and Tarja are great and any song that they both did is a matter of personal preference, that said as a Floor fanboy check out Tarja's version! Nice reaction as always BTW.
She looks like a dark goddess among all the people and the lights. Always love your thoughtful opinions!. Also I know how this song was written but it always resonated with me that it talks about depression idk why, it's dark and heavy but soft at the same time, not a second of it is boring
I was just about to comment about Tubular Bells when you brought it up.))) Tuomas. is a fan. This is another old NW song where you really should check out the original version, which is gorgeously ethereal...
Some NW songs are best to listen while keeping eyes closed :) Worth it
The miracle happened!
whats when i say this is just .... the second best version of this song .... please look at the version of tarja i love floor but this is tarjas song :D
I always your reaction. You are a fantastic man. I think you will really love the band Ayreon too. Ayreon (composer = Arjen Lucassen) makes rock opera's. The most famous metal/rock woman and man are on his albums (like Floor). Please check out Ayreon - Twisted Coil. I hope you will react to that.. Greetings from The Netherlands
This classic track from Tarja's era is probably the most famous Nightwish ballad ever. Tarja's dark voice is essential to this, but our so beloved Floor did it well at this Tampere 2015 show. Thank you for your beautiful words, Nat!
Music. Losing yourself to the Endless Symphony of Now.
Tuams has written tjis on request for the 1999 eclipse in Finland
i wish reaction channels look up more whats the song about,its ad more to it imo./or at least with lyrics/
I love Floor's straight tone so pure and clear no manufactured virbrato .. Tarja ' s version is very nice I just prefer Floor... Great reaction
vibrato?
No clue what you mean by 'manufactured'. You sound like a hater.
hmmm well i love tarja.
@@Gibbetoo I never said anything bad ? . It's preference is all . I love Floors' tone and colors . I wasn't by any stretch of the imagination putting anyone down nor did I say anything bad about Tarjia .I love her too just in different ways . Sorry if I upset anyone with my statement.😊
@@lujalainen1 I love her as well ☺
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I get the point of Tubular Bells. Most people won´t have an idea about some syntheziser tunes until they hear some of the most famous.
Maybe your event is a reason to look back a bit.
I really really recommend Jinjer - Pisces! As a complete contrast to that - I think you really would like the norwegian artist Aurora. Anything live from Nidarosdomen with her is awesome, but also Runaway and Helvegen feat Wardruna :D
nightwish -- stargazers from Tampere
I love Floor but I do feel that the key that Tarja sang in the original transmits the feeling and darkness of this song better. Floor's has a very sweet element to her texture while Tarja's more mezzoish approach gives a sad bittersweet feeling to it better.
I find Floors version a little better though, its less operatic but has more texture and emotion to the voice, imo, but the placement of Tarja flooting in the air in her white dress like the sun is masterfull staging.
I cant wrap my head around some Tarjas greatest pieces ever when Floor sings them. Doesn't quite do it for me like Shoemaker or Ghost Love Score which are originally Floors.
Yeeeeeeey!
Even though this one might actually be the only one where I like Tarja's version more.
Don't hate @ me plz, I am sucker for Floor as much as any and each one of you!
I get grief for saying the same thing. Also I love Floor but this was written perfect for Tarjas vocals. Not asking for the reaction but take the time to listen to this and tell me it is not beautiful as well. ruclips.net/video/E_RRMRXJWxI/видео.html
I feel the same, I think everyone can agree that Floor is an incredible singer and she improved many songs with her live version, but for me this one as well as Dead Boy´s Poem is not a song that should be belted at some point, even though her voice is just beautiful. Those songs live from the strong in the sense of intimate feeling, not from vocal power, I think they just sound the best if kept small and ethereal. I know Floor is very much capable of that as well, so I don´t really understand the choice there.
There is some old songs from NW that will never work with Floor. Floor has covered "She is my sin" with After Forever. That is killer cover. But when Floor sings it with NW it is so lame...
I think the word you were looking for at the start is "synth". They were synthesised strings. The other one perhaps was "ballad"?
Hey! I just came across with a NW song "Slow love slow". I think you should see it. Hint! It is something you have never seen NW do before. As in: Not metal and not operatic. And try the Anette version.
2 seconds in "how beautifu l is that" you should put that on a T-shirt
Tarja 's version isn't bad but I prefer Floor 's. Tarja just puts her spin on it but its still beautiful.
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You make me curious what you're going to do after a recording is over? Will you re-listen to Floor and if so, how many times ?
I like your videos man
Tuomas his compositions you can find online
A tenor? So why on earth did you choose this version? It was composed for a mystic operatic majestic voice like Tarja's. Try Tarja Nightwish live 2005 End of an Era in Helsinki.
Put it at x1.25 speed, it sounds better
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Well if you mean it or not.... It's lulaby for me so not coincidence
However much I prefer the current lineup, do yourself a favour and go watch the original video, the calm waftiness is so much more with the studio recording. Original, like the one with Tarja in the magic bathtub, not the 90's LARPy remake that had the phoned in by everyone performance.
tenor?
Nope, this song is made for Tarja's vocals
Nope. This song is made for Tarja's voice
But how was this ?
Floor is great but... for me personally this is the ONLY song where I actually prefer Tarja.
She ruined the whole song. It sounds like Celine Dion singing in the end. There's no more magic in it. Tarja is way better
wow I gotta say you stop more than any reactor I've seen,tip: when you stop allot you lose the continuity of the music,maybe go back abit after the stop ?other than that appreciate your musical insights and intrigue
WRONG version! This is a 100% Tarja song! In any book I guess! ;)
Or not.
@@arnaldotanta3630 You are the ONE that has absolutely no clue! Hey then! ;)
@@EbizzerHH Make that two. Tarja's english pronunciation is cringe-like. "Aaii wwiiieesshh for thies nighttime..." 😖
Pausing every second! Very boring reaction!
very annoying intro dude