I wanted to let you all know that I was okay. After shutting down the video, I had myself a pretty good cry. I couldn't even bring myself to talk about what I was feeling and thinking at the end of the video. The pain that Tuomas went through was literally unbearable and I felt it to my soul. I am still sad to know that he, or any human being, would ever be in that dark of a place. I am grateful he has moved past that into lighter, happier days. I expected this to hit me emotionally but not quite as hard as it did. I also know I said I didn't even want to upload it but I'm better with that now. I'm not happy about it but I'm at peace with it. I am certainly grateful Tuomas did this through his music instead of in his actual life. He is a deep soul, like the ocean he loves so much. I'm much of the same with the ocean as he is and hearing the waves of the ocean tonight will have a different feel for me. These are the things I would have said at the end of the video but I couldn't. I hope you understand.
Many of us are right there with you. This one definitely hits hard, even after years of repeated viewing. It is a pleasure to be with you on this journey.
Yeah...Same here, and Floors "Thank you" breaks me. How she looks to her bandmates to make sure Tuomas is okay, turns back to the crowd. The only time the audience is shown is in the early stages of this masterpiece. This is a song for Nightwish. Great respect for the way the video was put together.
I totally understand Debbie and your beautiful heartfelt emotional and unfettered reaction is testimony to you as a person. Thank you sweet lady. Tuomas at 13:36 mouthing the words "try to save them all, bleed no more" gets me every time as does Floor throughout. What a roller-coaster of musical genius and emotions this masterpiece is. This live performance was the first Nightwish composition that I listened to and watched just over 12 months ago having not heard of Nightwish or Floor until then. This phenomenal group of musicians fronted by the best vocalist that I have ever heard should be household names everywhere. Debbie your genuine heartfelt emotional reaction fuelled by your diligence in delving in to the backstory of this masterpiece is why we love your reactions. Thank you so very much. Paul 🙏😊👍❤️
Thankyou so so much for your sincere, genuine reaction to this masterpiece..I have seen so many reactors saying , "what a nice song, not sure what it was about though ", really !!!!! What you really bring to your channel Debbie is sincerity, honesty, & above all raw emotion, this performance does not happen often, & on behalf of the Nightwish Army, we all thankyou for the utmost love & respect that you have given to this timeless & emotional performance.....
Thank you for a beautiful reaction. If it helps, I am a 75 year old ex Special Forces, retired law enforcement officer and I am not ashamed to admit this masterpiece has moved me to tears on more than one occasion.
I have listened this song so many times (hundreds of times) and still weeping, every time. I will listen it hundreds of times again, and most likely weeping through those times too. It is how it is.
And you have reached the deepest part of the nightwish rabbit hole. There isn't much you can say after listening to this once you know the meaning. Floors high falsetto makes me cry every time.😭😭😭
I can’t think of a better singer to perform this song for Tuomas. Not only because of Floor’s vocal abilities, but because of her ability to portray the emotions as well. She really is an amazing performer, and I’m so glad she was able to connect with Nightwish and bring such memorable music to us.
I don't think anyone else could have done it. The number of vocal timbres, ranges and techniques Floor switched between throughout this was crazy. And as you say, her visual performance within those was unbelievable.
@@BlackCat0315 yes she did the studio version, but sang the only way she knows how (and couldn't sing the boy soprano section in part 3: The Pacific - she came down an octave or two in the one live version I've seen her in - in her pop voice of course). If you genuinely believe Anette is a better singer than Floor then you're obviously a deluded fanboy who doesn't look at things objectively, and I certainly don't have the time or will to help you understand just how wrong you are.
I am almost 70 years old and a Nightwish fan since 1999. I first heard this song live in Amsterdam in 2015 and I cried. I have heard other performances that I enjoyed almost to the point of tears. But your reaction to this song made me cry again which is a first time for me. You said you would not listen to it again. I understand! But there is a Mexico City version that is even better because it has a very moving triple fistbump between Tuomas, Marko and Emppu at the end.
After having watched about 200 reactions to the poet I finally had the greatest honour to find yours. From the first moment I got the feeling, that you are able to do it in the right way. And I didn't fail. You adorable woman, you are able to share such deep emotions to an audiance you don't even know. I can see it in your eyes, that you also had hard times in life but I hope and believe you are running in the right direction and strong enough to get over all as you did with your touching reaction. If you ever need a helping friend to talk to - I am here.
You don't just listen to Nightwish. You FEEL their songs. And you reflect on them. And carry them in your mind and soul for life. That is what makes Nightwish special. And now you are ready for The Greatest Show on Earth, from Wembley. That song/performance will make you part of the Nightwish Army 🏴☠ as so many before you, and som many after you.
The most beautiful line in this song - “Search for beauty, find your shore” - is what Tuomas was eventually able to do. I think these words should be in everyone’s toolbox of life. Your reaction was very well done; and yes, every time I hear this song, I cry.
Thanks for crying withing. Purifying cry that earns place in our hearts. This works every time and makes us better men n women. It´s very beautiful and teaching song.
This is not a song it’s someone’s heart being shattered into a million pieces a beautiful masterpiece and rightfully they confined it to just a few performances. It’s both tragic and perfect all in the one
You remember I told you Metal gives you an avenue to express things you normally can't... all the emotions, the passion, the pain, the fury, the joy, everything. You just ran face first into the greatest example I have seen of just that. Don't worry we all cry during this... I have watched this song hundreds of time... cry every time.
Debbie, you might want to watch "7 Days to the Wolves" at Wembley next. You will see the biggest smile on Tuomas' face when he watch's Floor sing. He is in a happy place now. And he's windmilling so much at the end I was so afraid his keyboard was going to fall over. We all have our dark times and places but Tuomas has come through his and has created some of his best music ever. He has come out of his dark time and has risen like a phoenix!
Sweetheart, you always show respect for the Nightwish songs and we love you in that you react truly and honestly to all music. Keep on doing what you are doing. -Much love from the Midwest
Tuomas can write music that touches your heart, and floor can interpret what he writes, the rest of the band connects it all, a sad story, a beautiful song God bless
NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Only Toumas’s pain can be turned into what I think is the Greatest, most emotional piece of music ever composed. The world loves Tuomas, we will always be there for him! ❤❤❤
I've seen it a gazillion times with a lot of reactors and I can quite confidently say that you've shown THE most respect and emotion for the song that I've seen on RUclips! It's an extremely emotional song - as I come from London, all I can say is that I'm gutted I missed this concert at Wembley in 2015 because I didn't get into them until early 2020. Pity you don't live in London, I would've gladly given you my spare ticket as my Brother couldn't make it for the Nightwish show (again at Wembley) in November 2022. Take good care of yourself 😃
Your reaction is "...the respect it deserves". I first heard this song when I was 60 years old. It...confused...me. So I did the "required" research and listened again. My reaction was the same as yours. Today I (as a man, married with two kids over 35)...at 67 years old still tear up when I hear this song and I expect to tear up many more times until "...I'm tucked in...beneath the blue...beneath the pain...with one last goodnight kiss for a child of time".
This is the most intense and emotional lead up and reaction to the song I have witnessed. Debbie it seemed to me throughout this song you just wanted to run up to Tuomas and give him a big hug. You get it. Whatever you call this community around Nightwish - an army, family or whatever, you are forever a part of it and it a part of you. ❤️
That was really a true honest emotional reaction💓 Everytime i watch this video i get emotional too, also why Floor sings it with so much emotion and passion, she feels the song really. Kind regards from the Netherlands ❤
You aren't the first reactor to cry when hearing this. If anything, it's harder not to cry when you hear it again. But, it is worth listening to again. I have this recording in my favourites. It can come on on when I'm driving, sometimes when I'm working. It can come up any time I have music on really. I also revisit the videos from time to time. Why? Because it's an incredible piece of music that needs to be listened to and appreciated. For me it never gets old and always pushes those emotional buttons.
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions!! I ve seen this video hundreds if time and it still gives me chills!! I cried like a baby with your reaction, Debbie… Greetings from Spain!!
Hi Debbie, I also have been waiting for this. You are right #1 you need to be in the right mind set, #2 you need to know the background story of this incredible masterpiece to appreciate the true experience That is why you are a cut above many reactors, you get it, you research, you experience the raw emotion behind many artists and their performances. Love and Respect!!! And yes I still cry every time I watch this performance. Hits me hard.
The benefit of an artist being able to channel and express their emotion through their art. It is challenging each listen and allows connection in ways you never thought existed. Bravo to you.
An incredible emotionally poetic song..... 🙇🏼♀️ *The poet and the pendulum* What a song, what a content, what an emotion, goosebumps... You know the backstory of Tuomas Debbie... you just can't help but cry 🥹 Floor's voice can really touch people so well because she also puts emotion in her voice! By the way, all band members have made a fantastic contribution! This makes you silent.... The images are also impressive. The Pacific 🌊 The pale moon 🌕 The end***The beginning "The Poet And The Pendulum" What a passion! Tuomas is a great composer unbelievable ✨ Thanks 🫶 Sweetie
In my nearly 70 years on this planet and more than 50 years of playing music myself, I have never heard or seen another band that can touch my heart the way Nightwish does. They are simply the perfect combination of music and soul. And Floor - she is a Goddess in human form. Thank you Tuomas for baring your soul for all to experience and thank you Debbie for allowing us to see your heartfelt reactions.
Hey, you made it thru... I had to pause it 2 or 2 times when I first heard this... I couldn't believe how the music spoke to those forgotten and unhealed parts of my youth. It's a tough one... And congrats; you made it all the way to 9:11 before crushing that tissue.
I can honestly say that...your reaction had alot of us reliving our 1st experience. What always breaks me is when Emppu and Marko (who went thru it with him) gather around him at the end, for supporting their friend; making sure he was OK. I love to sing this song...bc it's a great vocal clinic, and you can really add emotion to the words. However, I can't sing it while seeing the video, or if I allow myself to think of the meaning...or I just begin sobbing.
Tuomas said in 2007 about this song: "It’s a very personal song, about the uppermost self hate and self disgust you can feel. The feeling that you’ll never stop doing wrong things in your life."
also worth to say that Tuomas has said he is an empath so all of the emotions others may feel were felt as though they were his own Floor is a highly sensitive person and she was feeling everything and avoids eye contact with Tuomas A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who is thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. i think she has also stated she is an empath as well makes this and every song that much more touching
Her glances over to Tuomas, she didn't look to the other side of the stage, at all (that I noticed). I followed Floors suggestion, there was a survey, I got a shock at my results, may explain a few things.
I view his expressing his remorse and depressive feelings through song as incredibly healthy. This song literally goes through the stages of loss, grief, sadness, anger, helplessness, and finally, hope. For at least 6 months, he did not know if there would still be a Nightwish after the backlash. Thank goodness he got it out - 18 more years of excellent gifts for us to hear that would have never been written & composed. Hugs from 🇨🇦
A masterpiece of music and emotion. Maybe my favorite Nightwish song ever. Floor took it to another level. They only performed it with Floor 20 times. Likely never to be performed live ever again. Thankfully, we have this amazing video.
I look at this song more as a window into those emotions that so many are not willing to talk about. I also went down that dark rabbit hole at one point. But in the end we all have to find purpose and a reason to keep moving forward. Search for beauty, find your shore. You have such beauty within. A moment for self reflection and hope for the future.
The one word that hits me like a 10 ton truck to describe this is genuine. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for your vulnerability. The single tear at 6:40 says all you need to know about how real you are. Thank you for sharing.
Ah, Debbie. Know that we love you as we love Nightwish and all of our fans. NIghtwish is something beyond special. They are beyond beautiful, beyond ethereal. They are Nightwish... with our Valkyrie goddess, Floor. Thank you so much for this wonderful reaction that brings us all to tears. I hope that you, too, feel our love.
Great video…great reaction. Marko will have my eternal respect for checking on Floor to make sure she was ok before going to show his support for Tuomas. It was just a glance but it spoke volumes of his character. His presence will be deeply missed.
I have seen this two times live and few hundred times on YT. For me it's dark but also with a bright end. When the dong starts with "The End" it's when he was at his lowest point. Then he started writing the song with all the dark thoughts around him. But he also found hope and comfort in family and friends. And the last part when Floor sat there was part of the word he's mother told him and finally the beginning was his beginning of his new life. Everyone make there own decisions but for me it gives hope and comfort during tough times. There is a new beginning around the corner. And yes. You did your reaction in a really respectful way ❣️
My mother to passed from Parkinson's at the height of the COVID Lockdowns, I could not travel to attend her funeral due to the travel restrictions. I was unemployed and had just recently lost my cat to a stroke. This song and the new Human | Nature Album saved my soul from the deepest despair of my life.
Disgusting what our Overloards took from us...and from You. My heart breaks knowing that you were kept from your mother's funeral. Glad to know that Nighwish is here to provide you some level of solace.
Sorry to hear of your losses. These last few years have been cruel to so many people around the World, mental health is now more obviously important (it may have been ignored before). The fact that most of the World had similar experiences, has brought people together (with some terrible exceptions), everyone can afford a few seconds, minutes, or even hours, to lend a hand to someone in need. Give, and you receive. (I started as a volunteer in a local group, I know more now, with extra friends).
Dear Queen... when you said you needed the right mood to listen to this master piece, you were right. I am passing trough my roughest time in life, all my so called friends left me, my mother died, went bankrupt, my family is giving me the cold shoulder, i´m also on the verge to become homeless, have no food on the fridge... Anyway, let´s go straight to my commentary: i left my computer on, with my reactions of the day on, and it went straight to your reaction and started on his own...your voice tone caught me LITERALLY with a rope on my neck, and, i dont know why....you gave me a little hope. If, by somw chance one day you think on giving up anything, just remember....i´m still alive because of you. Hope you keep up your great work....and from the deepest and sweetest part of my heart... thank you.
In the end, Floor sitting between her brothers ... - 73 years old hippie from The Netherlands (Floor country) checking out ... Shine on Debbie, we luv yah 🤘👍
You understand, Debbie. And we here in the international Nightwish Army understand you. Those of us who do never fail to be moved by this towering masterpiece. This is truly a sledgehammer to heart and soul. Nothing else compares to it. I've seen others react to this heart-rending masterpiece with stupid, grins and uncomprehending looks on their faces - they hear neither the music nor the story nor the emotional weight of what this is. For a genius like Tuomas, sorrow and heartbreak is often the crucible in which great art is forged. Remember the line from Dead Boys Poem: "Every thought, the music I write..." We mere mortals can scarcely comprehend an existence like that. You get it, Deb and bless you for it. You are loved by many.
Hi Debbie, I really hope you will soon be well again and I am really grateful that you decided to share this video with us. For what it's worth, I cried with you. You said at the end: "it's amazing what hate can do". But I believe it is far more amazing what love can do. And the last part (Mother and Father) is just about that. Love can rescue you from the darkest places. So I think after some time has passed, you will be able to listen to this song again. This song, this masterpiece is simply too good to not be listened to. Love from Germany, Wolfgang
I think this song takes you through the five stages of grief; SARAH... Shock, Anger, Resentment, Acceptance and, Happiness. The danger of doing too much research before hearing this song is that you get stuck on the first three. When you have a moment, watch it again and you will, I hope, get the feeling of redemption that I do at the end. Thanks for sharing Debbi.
This song is therapy, and about a new beginning. It starts with “the end” which is Tuomas leaving the dark unhappy place he was in behind. The song ends with “the beginning” of a new happy future in front of him! While this song is difficult to listen to, especially at first, it is a beautiful masterpiece that should be celebrated as Tuomas conquering his demons and coming out better for it! With Easter coming up in a few weeks, remember that it too has a similar emotionally difficult story with Jesus dying on the cross to conquer sin and to create a new beginning where we are saved! Don’t get me wrong I’m only saying that sometimes the most emotionally difficult stories (and songs) turn out to be what we cherish and respect the most. I feel this song is something that Nightwish fans truly respect and cherish which is why we continue to listen and cry to it every chance we get. It keeps us grounded and connects us. I hope someday you too will be willing to listen to it again!
I'm so glad you did get to experience The Poet. It really is an incredibly heartfelt song that is so well written and performed that it beautifully conveys emotions that are far from beautiful. But in that way he provides a catharsis and emotional cleansing for both himself and those lucky enough to hear it. I think Floor's magical abilities with her voice make her the only singer who could possibly convey the depth of emotion that this song calls for, and I like to believe that it was this that gave Tuomas the courage to see it performed as it is. I can so well understand why you would need some time to yourself after the video, and to yet again extend a huge hug from all of us in the Nightwish Army (of which you have become a vital part, BTW). A whole heap of Nightwish love to you!
I think watching it again will be worth it. It still hits hard but the emotional roller coaster of the song and the genius of his ability to share his emotions through brilliant music can only be appreciated after a few listens. A job well done, Debbie!
I think you reaction says volumes. Thank you for getting through it and doing all the research. You did the song justice. Mother and Father gets me every time. Every...time.
This song always emotionally affected Tuomas, which is why they never play this anymore. He wanted Floor to perform this, but after they did it a few times he pulled it from the setlist. He is the happiest I have ever seen him, even back in the early Tarja days. He smiles lots now, and his smile makes me almost as happy as Floor's. He considered it therapeutic getting his emotions out. Floor breathed new happy life back into Nightwish, and they did the same for her after her year and a half burnout.
This is beyond master piece from Tuomas ❤ Every time this song moves and hits me so. There is no better song writing and composing than this. What a beautiful reaction from you and you did so great job getting the background of this song and Tuomas. Honestly I waited this song reacted by you. Your Nightwish reactions are so lovely. I am so lycky to have all Nightwish studio albums since 1996 and also that Wacken 2013 2 DVD set including the documentary 'Please learn the setlist in 48 hours'. There are many other documentaries also about Nightwish.
Great and honest reaction. Tears happen and it sometimes requires more than a moment to digest this one. When you feel depth the way you do, no amount of preparation can truly prepare for this performance. Your initiation into the army is complete.
Great reaction👍🏻 I love how Tuomas borrowed ideas from The Pit and The Pendulum, a short story written in 1842 by Edgar Allan Poe. The story deals with the psychological torment of a prisoner in the Spanish Inquisition who is publicly tortured and executed for opposing the Catholic Church. He finds himself in a rat-infested, darkened room with slippery sloped floors leading to a Pit, with a swinging Pendulum above. The Pit signifies Death, the Pendulum represents Time and the sloped floors, rats and darkness symbolise Fear. An awesome adaptation to music. Genius! The protagonist of the story opposed the Catholic Church as he despised God for taking away his birth mother, adopted mother and wife with plague and disease. I personally believe that Toumas's torment wasn't because he fired Tarja from the band but because his so-called fans publicly tortured and executed him for doing it the way he did. I also believe the score was arranged into 5 separate chapters to signify the 5 stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance).
Debbie; you are a gift for me. You are emotional and genuine person; that song is a rollercoster of feelings, and your reaction of that master-piece of all times was mezmerising, too. Greetings fron Argentina
I shouldn't have watched this right before I have company coming over 'cause now my eyes are all red and puffy 😭Thank you for sharing this cathartic and honest experience with us ♥♥
A wise person once said, " In order to live a full life, you must think, laugh & cry every day. " Music can be the catalysts for all those things. ❤️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘 Peace !
For Nightwish fans , this song is the most meaningful...And a big part of Nightwish History . And yet, Floor took this song to a new astral level (originally sung by Anette). Also I recommend to read "The Pit and The Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe for extra flavor. This song has the most emotional impact for me,... I was that that "Bastard" who abandoned Nightwish after Tarja left...Never Again !!!! Although I love this song (Especially this version), it is the only song, I can't put to my playlist... because, I break down to tears every single time (Current reaction included...). This masterpiece will remain a reminder to me for my narrow mindlessness. NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😔🤘.
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It get's me every time after all those years. I just love when Marko and Empuu get up to Tuomas at the end to make sure he is OK. Don't be afraid of listening to it more, as this is a masterpiece of music and the fact that Tuomas now is feeling so much better. I listen to it at least once a month or more. Be safe!
Please listen again and again. I was like you the first time. Still brings tears to my eyes but not only of sadness but of hope and the beauty of music and expression❤
To truly understand this song. You have to have been in that same dark place. That's why I envy the ones that don't understand this song. To be hurt so badly. It's feels like your core is being chopped up. Is something I wouldn't wish on anyone or anything.
Hi Debbie, the fact that you’re getting emotional only shows that you’re a good person because you care about others. Love your reactions and I can never wait for the next one 🤩 Love from the Netherlands ❤
For me, Floor is special, not only because of her amazing singing, but also because she has a powerful and emotional presence. When she sings this song, there is a mirror effect because she is mirroring our feelings and our life stories. When I was watching her sing, I was remembering my life as if this song was about me as well.
It gets me every time...even though I know what to expect. Man, Floor's vocals bring so much emotion to the fore that it gets right to your soul. I am also glad that Tuomas found a way out of that dark place. To bring himself to put that emotion into his art took a lot of courage. It doesn't surprise me that they don't perform this song anymore...it must be heart-wrenching for him to live through that every time. Thank you for the reaction...now onto a more uplifting one next, okay? Cheers!
Thank you, you beautiful person. I had a good cry, too the first time I watched this, and many more after that. I didn't even had the background on first listen, and still cried. That's what music is for me, it's all about emotion. If I can't feel it, I don't care. Listening to this hooked me to Nightwish, as I have never experienced before. I'm glad I did. Wish you all the best, dear Debbie. Cheers!
You showed the utmost respect for this song - sometimes less is more, your thoughts were made plainly clear to us and is completely understandable. You went above and beyond with your "homework" on this song, and it shows. I didn't know the backstory behind the song until I had listened many times, and the first time after I had been "educated', it really hit me with a ton of bricks. It's a tough song, and I cry in a part or two each and every time I listen to it, and tonight cried right along with you. Give "Whoever Brings The Night", an Annette song a try. Much love to you, see you on the other side of the Nightwish spectrum soon!♥
You did fine, Debbie, with much respect and I cried with you. I'm sure... I'm convinced you will listen to this masterpiece again, maybe not today or in the near future, but one day you will, just let it settle. I think the album “Dark Passion Play” was the catharsis Tuomas needed to come to terms with the whole situation and save himself from getting in a deep dark hole. Luckily he did. And this was the end of an old and the beginning of a new era. Less tension, less turmoil, a new found horizon, a freed mind for writing new songs, two consecutive albums, Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum, who sold as never before. The start of the reborn Tuomas and Nightwish.
Just think of the enormous courage it takes for someone to bare his soul like this in front of the entire world! Knowing that human beings can be very cruel and showing vulnerability, showing pain and weakness will be exploited and used against you by some... But I found that this level of honesty and openness, the complete release of all masks is the only true and absolute key to a masterpiece. I believe that people will listen to this for decades, for centuries, for as long as humanity will be here.
I wanted to let you all know that I was okay. After shutting down the video, I had myself a pretty good cry. I couldn't even bring myself to talk about what I was feeling and thinking at the end of the video. The pain that Tuomas went through was literally unbearable and I felt it to my soul. I am still sad to know that he, or any human being, would ever be in that dark of a place. I am grateful he has moved past that into lighter, happier days.
I expected this to hit me emotionally but not quite as hard as it did. I also know I said I didn't even want to upload it but I'm better with that now. I'm not happy about it but I'm at peace with it. I am certainly grateful Tuomas did this through his music instead of in his actual life. He is a deep soul, like the ocean he loves so much. I'm much of the same with the ocean as he is and hearing the waves of the ocean tonight will have a different feel for me.
These are the things I would have said at the end of the video but I couldn't. I hope you understand.
Totally understood. I can relate to Tuomas at that time. Long story but, like Tuomas, I waited and things did get better!
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This was one of the most honest and emotional responses i have seen to Poet and The Pendulum. I felt the same
The most honest, perfect, from the heart reaction to this Masterpiece ❤
Thank you.
Many of us are right there with you. This one definitely hits hard, even after years of repeated viewing. It is a pleasure to be with you on this journey.
No matter how many times I watch this, seeing Tuomas mouth "try to save them all, bleed no more" just guts me every single time....
Me too.
Yeah...Same here, and Floors "Thank you" breaks me. How she looks to her bandmates to make sure Tuomas is okay, turns back to the crowd. The only time the audience is shown is in the early stages of this masterpiece. This is a song for Nightwish. Great respect for the way the video was put together.
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@@randymarple9830 geez, great observation on the crowd. I’ve seen this video countless times and never realized that. That’s impactful in itself.
Me to...😢
I totally understand Debbie and your beautiful heartfelt emotional and unfettered reaction is testimony to you as a person. Thank you sweet lady. Tuomas at 13:36 mouthing the words "try to save them all, bleed no more" gets me every time as does Floor throughout. What a roller-coaster of musical genius and emotions this masterpiece is. This live performance was the first Nightwish composition that I listened to and watched just over 12 months ago having not heard of Nightwish or Floor until then. This phenomenal group of musicians fronted by the best vocalist that I have ever heard should be household names everywhere. Debbie your genuine heartfelt emotional reaction fuelled by your diligence in delving in to the backstory of this masterpiece is why we love your reactions. Thank you so very much. Paul 🙏😊👍❤️
Thankyou so so much for your sincere, genuine reaction to this masterpiece..I have seen so many reactors saying , "what a nice song,
not sure what it was about though ", really !!!!! What you really bring to your channel Debbie is sincerity, honesty, & above all raw emotion,
this performance does not happen often, & on behalf of the Nightwish Army, we all thankyou for the utmost love & respect that you have
given to this timeless & emotional performance.....
Thank you for a beautiful reaction. If it helps, I am a 75 year old ex Special Forces, retired law enforcement officer and I am not ashamed to admit this masterpiece has moved me to tears on more than one occasion.
It is fair to say that I am a grown-ass man, was at that concert and have heard this song a thousand times. Rest assured I was sobbing too.
I have listened this song so many times (hundreds of times) and still weeping, every time.
I will listen it hundreds of times again, and most likely weeping through those times too. It is how it is.
And you have reached the deepest part of the nightwish rabbit hole. There isn't much you can say after listening to this once you know the meaning. Floors high falsetto makes me cry every time.😭😭😭
I can’t think of a better singer to perform this song for Tuomas.
Not only because of Floor’s vocal abilities, but because of her ability to portray the emotions as well. She really is an amazing performer, and I’m so glad she was able to connect with Nightwish and bring such memorable music to us.
I don't think anyone else could have done it. The number of vocal timbres, ranges and techniques Floor switched between throughout this was crazy. And as you say, her visual performance within those was unbelievable.
This was written around Olzons voice. Olzon is a far better vocalist than Janzen.
@@davidellinsworth3299, Anette Olzon was the first. That whole album was written around her voice. Way better singer.
@@BlackCat0315 ha ha🤣
@@BlackCat0315 yes she did the studio version, but sang the only way she knows how (and couldn't sing the boy soprano section in part 3: The Pacific - she came down an octave or two in the one live version I've seen her in - in her pop voice of course). If you genuinely believe Anette is a better singer than Floor then you're obviously a deluded fanboy who doesn't look at things objectively, and I certainly don't have the time or will to help you understand just how wrong you are.
I am almost 70 years old and a Nightwish fan since 1999. I first heard this song live in Amsterdam in 2015 and I cried. I have heard other performances that I enjoyed almost to the point of tears. But your reaction to this song made me cry again which is a first time for me.
You said you would not listen to it again. I understand! But there is a Mexico City version that is even better because it has a very moving triple fistbump between Tuomas, Marko and Emppu at the end.
Debbie. Please be at peace, and thank you. Love you x
You, my friend, are a special soul. You feel the music. Thank you for sharing your Nightwish journey.
After having watched about 200 reactions to the poet I finally had the greatest honour to find yours. From the first moment I got the feeling, that you are able to do it in the right way. And I didn't fail. You adorable woman, you are able to share such deep emotions to an audiance you don't even know. I can see it in your eyes, that you also had hard times in life but I hope and believe you are running in the right direction and strong enough to get over all as you did with your touching reaction. If you ever need a helping friend to talk to - I am here.
You don't just listen to Nightwish. You FEEL their songs. And you reflect on them. And carry them in your mind and soul for life. That is what makes Nightwish special.
And now you are ready for The Greatest Show on Earth, from Wembley. That song/performance will make you part of the Nightwish Army 🏴☠ as so many before you, and som many after you.
After this reaction I think it is safe to say she is already part of the Nightwish Army.
The most beautiful line in this song - “Search for beauty, find your shore” - is what Tuomas was eventually able to do. I think these words should be in everyone’s toolbox of life.
Your reaction was very well done; and yes, every time I hear this song, I cry.
Thanks for crying withing. Purifying cry that earns place in our hearts. This works every time and makes us better men n women. It´s very beautiful and teaching song.
This is not a song it’s someone’s heart being shattered into a million pieces a beautiful masterpiece and rightfully they confined it to just a few performances. It’s both tragic and perfect all in the one
You remember I told you Metal gives you an avenue to express things you normally can't... all the emotions, the passion, the pain, the fury, the joy, everything. You just ran face first into the greatest example I have seen of just that. Don't worry we all cry during this... I have watched this song hundreds of time... cry every time.
I’ve listened to this song a thousand times, and I still cry every time ❤
Debbie, you might want to watch "7 Days to the Wolves" at Wembley next. You will see the biggest smile on Tuomas' face when he watch's Floor sing. He is in a happy place now. And he's windmilling so much at the end I was so afraid his keyboard was going to fall over. We all have our dark times and places but Tuomas has come through his and has created some of his best music ever. He has come out of his dark time and has risen like a phoenix!
So true
Theeee most respectful way I've ever seen this song being approached.
THANK YOU !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sweetheart, you always show respect for the Nightwish songs and we love you in that you react truly and honestly to all music. Keep on doing what you are doing. -Much love from the Midwest
This band unites and heals their fans because they allow us to share in their journey in life. Great reaction. Seriously.
Omgosh …it’s time…❤️
Tuomas can write music that touches your heart, and floor can interpret what he writes, the rest of the band connects it all, a sad story, a beautiful song God bless
NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Only Toumas’s pain can be turned into what I think is the Greatest, most emotional piece of music ever composed. The world loves Tuomas, we will always be there for him! ❤❤❤
I've seen it a gazillion times with a lot of reactors and I can quite confidently say that you've shown THE most respect and emotion for the song that I've seen on RUclips! It's an extremely emotional song - as I come from London, all I can say is that I'm gutted I missed this concert at Wembley in 2015 because I didn't get into them until early 2020. Pity you don't live in London, I would've gladly given you my spare ticket as my Brother couldn't make it for the Nightwish show (again at Wembley) in November 2022. Take good care of yourself 😃
I've watched this 100 times, and still tear up!
Your reaction is "...the respect it deserves". I first heard this song when I was 60 years old. It...confused...me. So I did the "required" research and listened again. My reaction was the same as yours. Today I (as a man, married with two kids over 35)...at 67 years old still tear up when I hear this song and I expect to tear up many more times until
"...I'm tucked in...beneath the blue...beneath the pain...with one last goodnight kiss for a child of time".
Some just write songs and som do... music. Thank you for charing this with us. NWA Sweden eastern division.
Hello from the Netherlands.
thanks for for the video Debbie .
Sincerely Hollandduck
This is the most intense and emotional lead up and reaction to the song I have witnessed. Debbie it seemed to me throughout this song you just wanted to run up to Tuomas and give him a big hug. You get it. Whatever you call this community around Nightwish - an army, family or whatever, you are forever a part of it and it a part of you. ❤️
I agree !!!
I concur!
I concur.
I concur.
I concur 💯%!
Thank you. I thought it would be hard for an empath like you to make this reaction video. Musically and emotionally powerful.
That was really a true honest emotional reaction💓
Everytime i watch this video i get emotional too, also why Floor sings it with so much emotion and passion, she feels the song really.
Kind regards from the Netherlands ❤
Bless You, Good Night.
You aren't the first reactor to cry when hearing this. If anything, it's harder not to cry when you hear it again. But, it is worth listening to again. I have this recording in my favourites. It can come on on when I'm driving, sometimes when I'm working. It can come up any time I have music on really. I also revisit the videos from time to time. Why? Because it's an incredible piece of music that needs to be listened to and appreciated. For me it never gets old and always pushes those emotional buttons.
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions!! I ve seen this video hundreds if time and it still gives me chills!! I cried like a baby with your reaction, Debbie… Greetings from Spain!!
Thank you lovely Debbie! I cried with you! Your reaction is the most heartfelt of all❤❤
Hi Debbie, I also have been waiting for this. You are right #1 you need to be in the right mind set, #2 you need to know the background story of this incredible masterpiece to appreciate the true experience That is why you are a cut above many reactors, you get it, you research, you experience the raw emotion behind many artists and their performances. Love and Respect!!! And yes I still cry every time I watch this performance. Hits me hard.
The benefit of an artist being able to channel and express their emotion through their art. It is challenging each listen and allows connection in ways you never thought existed. Bravo to you.
This band always plays with my emotions I cry I smile I laugh it's real chilling did you notice how everyone went to check on Thomas it was sweet
An incredible emotionally poetic song..... 🙇🏼♀️
*The poet and the pendulum*
What a song, what a content, what an emotion, goosebumps...
You know the backstory of Tuomas Debbie... you just can't help but cry 🥹
Floor's voice can really touch people so well because she also puts emotion in her voice!
By the way, all band members have made a fantastic contribution!
This makes you silent....
The images are also impressive.
The Pacific 🌊
The pale moon 🌕
The end***The beginning
"The Poet And The Pendulum"
What a passion!
Tuomas is a great composer unbelievable ✨
Thanks 🫶 Sweetie
In my nearly 70 years on this planet and more than 50 years of playing music myself, I have never heard or seen another band that can touch my heart the way Nightwish does. They are simply the perfect combination of music and soul. And Floor - she is a Goddess in human form. Thank you Tuomas for baring your soul for all to experience and thank you Debbie for allowing us to see your heartfelt reactions.
Hey, you made it thru... I had to pause it 2 or 2 times when I first heard this... I couldn't believe how the music spoke to those forgotten and unhealed parts of my youth. It's a tough one...
And congrats; you made it all the way to 9:11 before crushing that tissue.
Have been waiting for this 👌🏻👌🏻
I can honestly say that...your reaction had alot of us reliving our 1st experience. What always breaks me is when Emppu and Marko (who went thru it with him) gather around him at the end, for supporting their friend; making sure he was OK.
I love to sing this song...bc it's a great vocal clinic, and you can really add emotion to the words. However, I can't sing it while seeing the video, or if I allow myself to think of the meaning...or I just begin sobbing.
Debbie this is a very intense emotional song! Your reaction is completely understandable and beautiful in it's own right! Much love.
❤🤗
Tuomas said in 2007 about this song: "It’s a very personal song, about the uppermost self hate and self disgust you can feel. The feeling that you’ll never stop doing wrong things in your life."
also worth to say that Tuomas has said he is an empath so all of the emotions others may feel were felt as though they were his own
Floor is a highly sensitive person and she was feeling everything and avoids eye contact with Tuomas A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who is thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. i think she has also stated she is an empath as well makes this and every song that much more touching
Her glances over to Tuomas, she didn't look to the other side of the stage, at all (that I noticed).
I followed Floors suggestion, there was a survey, I got a shock at my results, may explain a few things.
She also once said she has to prepare herself before each concert to not start crying during songs and as a HSP myself I totally get it 😄
Beautiful !!! Beautiful song, Beautiful bandmembers, Beautiful lyrics, Beautiful backdrop, Beautiful performance, Beautiful show . Just Beautiful !!!
Thank you. remember now that you seen it for the 1st time Tuomas wants people to enjoy this masterpiece not be sad
I view his expressing his remorse and depressive feelings through song as incredibly healthy.
This song literally goes through the stages of loss, grief, sadness, anger, helplessness, and finally, hope.
For at least 6 months, he did not know if there would still be a Nightwish after the backlash.
Thank goodness he got it out - 18 more years of excellent gifts for us to hear that would have never been written & composed. Hugs from 🇨🇦
A masterpiece of music and emotion. Maybe my favorite Nightwish song ever. Floor took it to another level. They only performed it with Floor 20 times. Likely never to be performed live ever again. Thankfully, we have this amazing video.
Yeah, it's a personal favourite too, I think it encompasses everything Nightwish represents.
I consider myself incredibly lucky and blessed to have witnessed them performing this live with Floor.
Yes I think it is Tuomas's greatest work.
I look at this song more as a window into those emotions that so many are not willing to talk about. I also went down that dark rabbit hole at one point. But in the end we all have to find purpose and a reason to keep moving forward. Search for beauty, find your shore. You have such beauty within. A moment for self reflection and hope for the future.
The one word that hits me like a 10 ton truck to describe this is genuine. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for your vulnerability. The single tear at 6:40 says all you need to know about how real you are. Thank you for sharing.
So proud of you Deb ...great reaction 💜 I tear up every time I watch it...a stunning opus
Ah, Debbie. Know that we love you as we love Nightwish and all of our fans. NIghtwish is something beyond special. They are beyond beautiful, beyond ethereal. They are Nightwish... with our Valkyrie goddess, Floor. Thank you so much for this wonderful reaction that brings us all to tears. I hope that you, too, feel our love.
nice words Richard
Great video…great reaction. Marko will have my eternal respect for checking on Floor to make sure she was ok before going to show his support for Tuomas. It was just a glance but it spoke volumes of his character. His presence will be deeply missed.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
I have seen this two times live and few hundred times on YT. For me it's dark but also with a bright end. When the dong starts with "The End" it's when he was at his lowest point. Then he started writing the song with all the dark thoughts around him. But he also found hope and comfort in family and friends. And the last part when Floor sat there was part of the word he's mother told him and finally the beginning was his beginning of his new life. Everyone make there own decisions but for me it gives hope and comfort during tough times. There is a new beginning around the corner. And yes. You did your reaction in a really respectful way ❣️
Probably the best HONEST and emotional reaction I've seen BAR NONE.
Debbie you DID GIVE IT THE RESPECT IT DESERVES & THEN SOME.
THANK YOU
My mother to passed from Parkinson's at the height of the COVID Lockdowns, I could not travel to attend her funeral due to the travel restrictions. I was unemployed and had just recently lost my cat to a stroke. This song and the new Human | Nature Album saved my soul from the deepest despair of my life.
Disgusting what our Overloards took from us...and from You. My heart breaks knowing that you were kept from your mother's funeral. Glad to know that Nighwish is here to provide you some level of solace.
Sorry to hear of your losses.
These last few years have been cruel to so many people around the World, mental health is now more obviously important (it may have been ignored before).
The fact that most of the World had similar experiences, has brought people together (with some terrible exceptions), everyone can afford a few seconds, minutes, or even hours, to lend a hand to someone in need.
Give, and you receive. (I started as a volunteer in a local group, I know more now, with extra friends).
Dear Queen... when you said you needed the right mood to listen to this master piece, you were right.
I am passing trough my roughest time in life, all my so called friends left me, my mother died, went bankrupt, my family is giving me the cold shoulder, i´m also on the verge to become homeless, have no food on the fridge...
Anyway, let´s go straight to my commentary: i left my computer on, with my reactions of the day on, and it went straight to your reaction and started on his own...your voice tone caught me LITERALLY with a rope on my neck, and, i dont know why....you gave me a little hope.
If, by somw chance one day you think on giving up anything, just remember....i´m still alive because of you.
Hope you keep up your great work....and from the deepest and sweetest part of my heart... thank you.
In the end, Floor sitting between her brothers ... - 73 years old hippie from The Netherlands (Floor country) checking out ... Shine on Debbie, we luv yah 🤘👍
Now you need to watch I Want My Tears Back from Buenos Aires for some happy Nightwish!
She did that one already...lol
You understand, Debbie. And we here in the international Nightwish Army understand you. Those of us who do never fail to be moved by this towering masterpiece. This is truly a sledgehammer to heart and soul. Nothing else compares to it. I've seen others react to this heart-rending masterpiece with stupid, grins and uncomprehending looks on their faces - they hear neither the music nor the story nor the emotional weight of what this is. For a genius like Tuomas, sorrow and heartbreak is often the crucible in which great art is forged. Remember the line from Dead Boys Poem: "Every thought, the music I write..." We mere mortals can scarcely comprehend an existence like that.
You get it, Deb and bless you for it. You are loved by many.
Hi Debbie, I really hope you will soon be well again and I am really grateful that you decided to share this video with us.
For what it's worth, I cried with you.
You said at the end: "it's amazing what hate can do". But I believe it is far more amazing what love can do. And the last part (Mother and Father) is just about that. Love can rescue you from the darkest places. So I think after some time has passed, you will be able to listen to this song again. This song, this masterpiece is simply too good to not be listened to.
Love from Germany, Wolfgang
I think this song takes you through the five stages of grief; SARAH... Shock, Anger, Resentment, Acceptance and, Happiness. The danger of doing too much research before hearing this song is that you get stuck on the first three.
When you have a moment, watch it again and you will, I hope, get the feeling of redemption that I do at the end. Thanks for sharing Debbi.
Debbie. . . . . . . . Your commentators have said it all. I concur.
A truly excellent and exemplary effort.
This song is therapy, and about a new beginning. It starts with “the end” which is Tuomas leaving the dark unhappy place he was in behind. The song ends with “the beginning” of a new happy future in front of him! While this song is difficult to listen to, especially at first, it is a beautiful masterpiece that should be celebrated as Tuomas conquering his demons and coming out better for it!
With Easter coming up in a few weeks, remember that it too has a similar emotionally difficult story with Jesus dying on the cross to conquer sin and to create a new beginning where we are saved!
Don’t get me wrong I’m only saying that sometimes the most emotionally difficult stories (and songs) turn out to be what we cherish and respect the most. I feel this song is something that Nightwish fans truly respect and cherish which is why we continue to listen and cry to it every chance we get. It keeps us grounded and connects us. I hope someday you too will be willing to listen to it again!
I'm so glad you did get to experience The Poet. It really is an incredibly heartfelt song that is so well written and performed that it beautifully conveys emotions that are far from beautiful. But in that way he provides a catharsis and emotional cleansing for both himself and those lucky enough to hear it.
I think Floor's magical abilities with her voice make her the only singer who could possibly convey the depth of emotion that this song calls for, and I like to believe that it was this that gave Tuomas the courage to see it performed as it is.
I can so well understand why you would need some time to yourself after the video, and to yet again extend a huge hug from all of us in the Nightwish Army (of which you have become a vital part, BTW).
A whole heap of Nightwish love to you!
I think watching it again will be worth it. It still hits hard but the emotional roller coaster of the song and the genius of his ability to share his emotions through brilliant music can only be appreciated after a few listens. A job well done, Debbie!
I think you reaction says volumes. Thank you for getting through it and doing all the research. You did the song justice. Mother and Father gets me every time. Every...time.
This song always emotionally affected Tuomas, which is why they never play this anymore. He wanted Floor to perform this, but after they did it a few times he pulled it from the setlist. He is the happiest I have ever seen him, even back in the early Tarja days. He smiles lots now, and his smile makes me almost as happy as Floor's. He considered it therapeutic getting his emotions out. Floor breathed new happy life back into Nightwish, and they did the same for her after her year and a half burnout.
This is beyond master piece from Tuomas ❤ Every time this song moves and hits me so. There is no better song writing and composing than this. What a beautiful reaction from you and you did so great job getting the background of this song and Tuomas. Honestly I waited this song reacted by you. Your Nightwish reactions are so lovely. I am so lycky to have all Nightwish studio albums since 1996 and also that Wacken 2013 2 DVD set including the documentary 'Please learn the setlist in 48 hours'. There are many other documentaries also about Nightwish.
A new one about the Nightwish museum, with the music teacher!
Great and honest reaction. Tears happen and it sometimes requires more than a moment to digest this one. When you feel depth the way you do, no amount of preparation can truly prepare for this performance. Your initiation into the army is complete.
Great reaction👍🏻
I love how Tuomas borrowed ideas from The Pit and The Pendulum, a short story written in 1842 by Edgar Allan Poe. The story deals with the psychological torment of a prisoner in the Spanish Inquisition who is publicly tortured and executed for opposing the Catholic Church. He finds himself in a rat-infested, darkened room with slippery sloped floors leading to a Pit, with a swinging Pendulum above. The Pit signifies Death, the Pendulum represents Time and the sloped floors, rats and darkness symbolise Fear. An awesome adaptation to music. Genius!
The protagonist of the story opposed the Catholic Church as he despised God for taking away his birth mother, adopted mother and wife with plague and disease.
I personally believe that Toumas's torment wasn't because he fired Tarja from the band but because his so-called fans publicly tortured and executed him for doing it the way he did. I also believe the score was arranged into 5 separate chapters to signify the 5 stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance).
Wow...without saying a word, you gave the most powerful song reaction that's ever been seen on RUclips. That was a privilege to witness. Thank you.
Debbie; you are a gift for me. You are emotional and genuine person; that song is a rollercoster of feelings, and your reaction of that master-piece of all times was mezmerising, too. Greetings fron Argentina
I shouldn't have watched this right before I have company coming over 'cause now my eyes are all red and puffy 😭Thank you for sharing this cathartic and honest experience with us ♥♥
One of the master pieces. No 1. Greatest show on earth.
A wise person once said, " In order to live a full life, you must think, laugh & cry every day. " Music can be the catalysts for all those things. ❤️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘 Peace !
My favorite amongst all the amazing Nightwish songs.
For Nightwish fans , this song is the most meaningful...And a big part of Nightwish History .
And yet, Floor took this song to a new astral level (originally sung by Anette). Also I recommend to read "The Pit and The Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe for extra flavor.
This song has the most emotional impact for me,... I was that that "Bastard" who abandoned Nightwish after Tarja left...Never Again !!!!
Although I love this song (Especially this version), it is the only song, I can't put to my playlist... because, I break down to tears every single time (Current reaction included...).
This masterpiece will remain a reminder to me for my narrow mindlessness.
NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😔🤘.
It get's me every time after all those years. I just love when Marko and Empuu get up to Tuomas at the end to make sure he is OK.
Don't be afraid of listening to it more, as this is a masterpiece of music and the fact that Tuomas now is feeling so much better.
I listen to it at least once a month or more.
Be safe!
Please listen again and again. I was like you the first time. Still brings tears to my eyes but not only of sadness but of hope and the beauty of music and expression❤
To truly understand this song. You have to have been in that same dark place. That's why I envy the ones that don't understand this song. To be hurt so badly. It's feels like your core is being chopped up. Is something I wouldn't wish on anyone or anything.
Wonderful reaction Debbie. It is a Masterpiece of Music and Emotions
No matter how many times i watch this. I cry every time. This is such a great master piece.
Hi Debbie, the fact that you’re getting emotional only shows that you’re a good person because you care about others. Love your reactions and I can never wait for the next one 🤩 Love from the Netherlands ❤
For me, Floor is special, not only because of her amazing singing, but also because she has a powerful and emotional presence. When she sings this song, there is a mirror effect because she is mirroring our feelings and our life stories. When I was watching her sing, I was remembering my life as if this song was about me as well.
It gets me every time...even though I know what to expect. Man, Floor's vocals bring so much emotion to the fore that it gets right to your soul. I am also glad that Tuomas found a way out of that dark place. To bring himself to put that emotion into his art took a lot of courage. It doesn't surprise me that they don't perform this song anymore...it must be heart-wrenching for him to live through that every time. Thank you for the reaction...now onto a more uplifting one next, okay? Cheers!
Thank you, you beautiful person.
I had a good cry, too the first time I watched this, and many more after that. I didn't even had the background on first listen, and still cried. That's what music is for me, it's all about emotion. If I can't feel it, I don't care.
Listening to this hooked me to Nightwish, as I have never experienced before. I'm glad I did.
Wish you all the best, dear Debbie. Cheers!
You showed the utmost respect for this song - sometimes less is more, your thoughts were made plainly clear to us and is completely understandable. You went above and beyond with your "homework" on this song, and it shows. I didn't know the backstory behind the song until I had listened many times, and the first time after I had been "educated', it really hit me with a ton of bricks.
It's a tough song, and I cry in a part or two each and every time I listen to it, and tonight cried right along with you.
Give "Whoever Brings The Night", an Annette song a try.
Much love to you, see you on the other side of the Nightwish spectrum soon!♥
still the greatest song nightwish ever recoded and this is still their best recorded performance.
For me it's the most beautiful song of Nightwish !!! 🥲
You did fine, Debbie, with much respect and I cried with you. I'm sure... I'm convinced you will listen to this masterpiece again, maybe not today or in the near future, but one day you will, just let it settle.
I think the album “Dark Passion Play” was the catharsis Tuomas needed to come to terms with the whole situation and save himself from getting in a deep dark hole. Luckily he did. And this was the end of an old and the beginning of a new era. Less tension, less turmoil, a new found horizon, a freed mind for writing new songs, two consecutive albums, Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum, who sold as never before. The start of the reborn Tuomas and Nightwish.
Just think of the enormous courage it takes for someone to bare his soul like this in front of the entire world! Knowing that human beings can be very cruel and showing vulnerability, showing pain and weakness will be exploited and used against you by some...
But I found that this level of honesty and openness, the complete release of all masks is the only true and absolute key to a masterpiece.
I believe that people will listen to this for decades, for centuries, for as long as humanity will be here.
Beautiful reaction, thank you so much