THIS TICKLED MY N*TS! 😬 Brit Reacts to Nightwish - Storytime (LIVE) | REACTION
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- This is now my third reaction to Nightwish, following my 'Ghost Love Score' and 'Romanticide' videos. Both of which I loved btw! Will 'Storytime' live up to the high expectations I've now set myself for this band? 🤔 Well, I guess you'll need to watch the video to find out...
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In my family, 3 generations are now infected by the Nightwish virus.
First my grandparents got it in 1999, then I followed in 2013, and since the concert at the Ziggo Dome in 2022, my mother has also been infected.
Something seems to be doing Nightwish right when they can inspire people across generations.
True sign of a great band, when the fanbase covers multiple generations. That's my own personal opinion. Which is right, of course. And so is yours. Great minds think alike 😉
Hahaha😂 I took my father to the concert in Tampere 2015 and dispite his Alzheimer he got 20 years younger
Awesome!!!
The band must have been so satisfied, so enthusiastic about Floor's performance, that they must have realized long before Wacken that she was the singer for them.
I think the very day she agreed to join the band on tour, it was already clear to Tuomas that she was the next Nightwish singer. He had already seen it sung on stage with "After Forever".
Hell yeah! I kinda got that vibe from the documentary. But it's like they were playing hardball to keep her on her toes 😀
Nightwish and After Forever toured together in 2002, so Nightwish knew all about Floor's capabilities. In fact when Tarja left, Tuomas and Marko discussed both Floor and Simone, but didn't reach out, because both ladies were occupied in their own bands - and Tuomas wanted to go another way in style of singing - therefore Anette Olzon
The opener song at the show Wacken 2013 "Dark Chest of Wonders" will blow your socks off
I'll double them up just to be safe then 😜
This was in the Annette era, and she did give some pop sensibility to the band. And Floor, of course, can't help but be a golden talent. Then again, Floor could sing a phone book and it would sound awesome....she has, in fact, done so. There's a vid somewhere here on YT about it.
You are shitting me?!? I'm on it mate. I'm gonna listen to it...
@@melvinthinks ruclips.net/video/gmjIHx10g1U/видео.html
That's the short...there's a longer vid I think, but I couldn't find it.
@@melvinthinksFloor has it on her channel "Floor Jansen Singing the telephone book" should find it on google.
@@deed5811 That's the short one. Here's the full version w/o l!nk (l!nks only show up on my screen btw if I sort comments in "newest first" mode. Dunno if anyone else gets the same). Anyhew, search title is: "Jan-Willem Start Op! 20-4-2022 Floor Jansen".
And just in case: ruclips.net/video/jcMJ-gfqd8k/видео.htmlsi=DOERT5Nu508AAg_X
The girl in the Venezuelan flag is living her best life!
Yeah I noticed that too watching it back again!
One of the things that you can count on with Nightwish is that you won't get bored with repetitious sounding songs. Every one is different and there isn't a bad one in the bunch. You could go straight down the setlist for this concert, but, I confess that I am curious as to what your reaction to "Ghost River" would be.
I concur.
Ooooooohhhh. The suspense. I agree with you, Gaye. Each song has something different and unique about it. Admittedly I've only heard three to date. But I've not been disappointed once.
@@melvinthinksYou won’t be - the Army guarantees it! 🫡
The most poppy Nightwish songs were written for Annette, this being one of them, to match Annette’s abilities. The operatic interlude in the middle was originally a backing track as it was beyond Annette’s vocal abilities. Just another example of what Floor brought to the band as their ultimate singer.
The influence of Kenny Everett can be seen in your humour - Brilliant!
Hey there - long time no speak 😀 I'm taking this as big compliment as Kenny was great!!!
Call forth the Valkyrie and feel her presence as her power cascades over you...Floor Jansen
I was very lucky to see and shoot them at M'era Luna Festival, also in Northern Germany, just eight days after Wacken 2013 and the last show of Jukka.
And then I saw and shot them again in 2015, same place. They are so fantastic live!
You should throw a link on here to your live pics of them if you have one? Some of us would love to see them if you have a consolidated portfolio somewhere. You lucky so and so 😜
She had been officially invited to join the band soon before Wacken, along with Troy. I believe that is why there is so much joy and positive energy in this performance (I wrote this before I heard you say basically the same thing), truly one of the greatest live performances ever. However, it was the bands intention to keep it secret until after the festival and touring season, and announce it close to the Christmas season. But when it came time to package up the performance from Wacken, Showtime Storytime, they realized it wouldn’t be right to title Floor and Troy as guest musicians on the DVD, so they decided at that point, I think sometime in October, that they needed to make the permanence public!
And finally put all the fans out of their misery and confirm the obvious! lol
Next "Shudder Before the Beauiful" from Wembly please. Also high energy. I think you'll like how it hits.
Quite a few recs for these Wembley performances. But watch this space 🚀
Every song is different, but this differs more so from the 1st 2 you listened to because it's from the Anette era, from 2011 Imaginaerum album. Romanticide and GLS were Tarja era. Tarja was the most operatic, Anette more of a pop/rock style.
Tuomas likes themes of stories and childhood innocence. Storytime was inspired by the 1982 movie, The Snowman. Floor decided to sing the operatic part at the end, which is done solely with the choir on the studio recording.
Just a bit of TMI 🤣, but we understand the love for everyone in the band.
Hey Chris how's it going? This is cool insight and obviously I didn't know this stuff. And now it makes more sense. I kinda forget there was life before Floor what with me being a Nightwish noob! Never TMI, mate. I love to learn about bands 👍
You should do Song of myself, from same concert. Great video dude
Great suggestion! And you never know what the future holds. Cheers dude!
When Metal does Pop, they remind people of how it actually is done, this track is outstanding and yes... absolutely, this is a Pop song in Metal, no doubt about that.
But what a song it is, a soaring track that takes you on a fairytale trip through "Nightwish land", it's classic song writing at it's peak.
But you'll find after listening to more and more tracks, that if any band can deliver any message in the most epic way, it is going to be Nightwish, story tellers extraordinaire.
I hope you will enjoy your journey, and...ah what am i saying... i know you will enjoy the journey, catch ya in the next one ;)
Thanks and knowing I'm only three songs into the journey... we've got a hell of a ride on our hands!
@@melvinthinks for sure ;)
Hello again, Melvin. Yes, this is a magical song that just sticks in your head. Great reaction. Floor is spectacular and so was the rest of the band.
And hello again Rick 😀 Yeah I 100 💯 agree with you. This is definitely stuck in my head and will be for many days to come!
next one from Nightwish : "7 days to the wolves"....I think you like it
Of course I bloody will! lol
@@melvinthinks I concur! When you hear Floor scream "Wembley let's GOOO" hang on to your knickers!!! 🤘🤘
Hahaha! I'm raring to go already!!!
This is Nightwish pop.
Which is the best type of 'pop'
Okay, so another Floor addict 😃 In that case, I wonder if you haven't seen her live performance (the song Sancta Terra) with Epica. Two fabulous women = double dose of tickling! And if speaking of duets - Within Temptation feat. Anneke Van Giersbergen and song Somewhere is a treat too. It's not that much of a "guitar banger", but goosebumps guaranteed!
Simone and Floor?!? What do do we even call that ... an Epic Floorgasm? Floorgasmica? Floormone? I could go on. I won't. Thankfully.
@@melvinthinks Floorgasm is one thing. But the combination of Floor + Simone - there's no word for it yet!
I’m DEFINITELY seconding both those suggestions! Side note: I’ve no idea what they’re lacing the water with in the Netherlands, but I want some. The sheer volume of extreme musical talent from such a small country is STAGGERING.
Well this was a very entertaining reaction to Storytime, perfect for my morning coffee.
I can't imagine someone watching an idiot like me on screen first thing in the morning! lol Hope it brightened up your day nevertheless.
Excellent reaction only one complaint not enough of them. Nightwish are very versatile they change with every song. Glad to see we still have a few Brit reactors great job😊🇬🇧
Thank you. It'd be nice if I could do more reactions, but work and life get in the way I'm afraid 😭 Plus, there's lot of other music out there I'm eager to listen to and passionate to share 😁 But there will defo be more NW down the line 👍
that middle part gives me chills
No worries mate. It is a big more forward. It was a single for Nightwish.
Tuomas found his shangri-la when Floor joined Nightwish. "Storytime" is a real nut tickler Melvin and... what's not to fancy 😜🙏😊👍❤️
Glad we both agree, Paul 😁
Next songs to react to: Ever Dream, Ghost River, Song of Myself
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) ruclips.net/video/YwGSAFarHRg/видео.html
Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) ruclips.net/video/05eitd-EA6I/видео.html
Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE ruclips.net/video/lQu5QjidHWg/видео.html
Cheers!
Kippis! (Cheers in Finnish)
Oooohhh. A new word for me to know. And btw Cheers is English for Kippis 🤣😄🤣
Do you realize how awesome this performance and song is? No other metal band in history has a performance or song better than this. First song 4 years ago that got me hooked on Nightwish and this Wacken 2013 concert and Floor's solo stuff are my go to music.
Oh .. I realise my friend 😁 So far I haven't heard a bad song from them. I get real excited every time I make a reaction video for this band because I know it's gonna blow my head off. Which is not only super cook for me, but hopefully for you guys watching too 🤟
Nice reaction. Greetings from Mexico City 🇲🇽
Thank you! 😃
Welcome to the Nightwish army (Dutch division)! Wishing you a great journey down the rabbit hole from Nightwish!
When you're ready for it see...yours is an empty hope and the poet and the pendulum (but first read the background information and see the Wembley version).Welcome to the Nightwish army (Dutch division)! Wishing you a great journey down the rabbit hole from Nightwish!
When you're ready for it see...yours is an empty hope and the poet and the pendulum (but first read the background information and see the Wembley version).
You have still a long journey ahead of you… it’s going to be quite the adventure. Enjoy yourself.
Long journey is an understatement! I could make a NW video every day and still struggle to cover the entire catalogue. But however long it takes, I'm gonna enjoy it. And hopefully with all you guys too 😊
TIP ! check out Ayreon ! Begin with: The day that the world breaks down ! Surprise at the end (no spoiler :) ! You will find a lot of singers you like in this "project" Grab a bier and some popcorn because it will take more than 10 minutes with 11 singers in one number !!
Cheers Paul!
And I Love U! Yr hilarious "mate"
Not everyone gets my humour. But it appears you do 😬
8:05 No it is, 100% it is more Pop than the other songs, since the singer (Anette) it was adjusted to (who replaced the first singer [Tarja] who it was originally planned for) was mainly a pop/rock singer, Anette.
In fact, this song used to have a ridiculously poppy-bounce to it, especially in the chorus (which is still kinda there, but very tuned down), however, when Floor replaced her, Tuomas recomposed the song to suit Floor's strengths and to be way closer to his (most likely) original vision for it. He took out the ridiculously poppy bits away from the vocals (but left it in instrumentals), and replaced it with Floor pushing harder with metal/rock intensity when the song goes poppy, to keep the song fun, but not childish (as Anette's version). This change absolutely skyrocketed this song from one of their weakest songs to one of the fan favourites
And before someone starts hissing, throwing salt and hateful comments at me, yes yes, I know some of you liked the pop/mainstream Nightwish the best, and you are absolutely entitled to that opinion, but I personally don't feel that way, at all. IMHO even Anette was at her best in Nightwish, when she dropped the pop beat, and went for the more intense/rock vibe
ps. we all knew she was a permanent member the moment we saw her with the band for the first time, there was absolutely no way in hell they would have let her go
I agree. When I first heard the album version of this song, still assuming NW to be a metal band first & foremost, I just couldn't believe the kiddie-pop vibes emanating from those backing vocals. Couldn't stomach them then, still can't. Floor definitely brought the grit & the metal back, and then some.. Cheers!
I think this track is definitely more commercial and 'accessible' vs probably some of their other stuff. I personally don't give a flying f*ck whether it's pop, rock, symphonic metal or a wet fart, at the end of the day, it's a smashing song and the performance is mega 🤟🤟🤟
@@BrendonChase_2015 Yeah, I think you nailed the issue. It was so totally different from what people had come to expect from Nightwish (and it doesn't help how epicly the song starts to change into a pop song mid-step) that caused such a huge portion of their fanbase to feel abandoned by Nightwish's move from metal to more commercially viable mainstream pop.
Thank GoT Floor came to mend that cap between old Nightwish (Tarja) and new Nightwish (Anette) fanbases that were completely separate from the other and not in a healthy way either
The great power of Nightwish,next to all of their stellar musicianship is,the compositions wich for me, have always some surprises in them. Most of the time (few exceptions) i like 2 or 3 songs of a full album from most artist/bands,but Nightwish is one of these bands were tuomas,the composer,always get me interested to hear the next one.Ofcourse the live performances with Floor and Tarja are the best,it's probebly the adrenaline we build up seeing and hearing these concerts leaving us with all the good vibes it brings.
Can't wait to hear their next album .😉🤘
I can't imagine myself doing a reaction to their songs via an official MV based on what I've done so far. Their live performances are what do it for me, personally.
Every man Peter Pan😂🤘🔥
Sounds like you are now one of us NWA California here.
Think I've got a long way to go to warrant being part of the NWA! 😁 But so far, they have not disappointed me in a single song.
Supposedly Floor was only there until the found a new singer - because she had her own band. Funny how things work out.
I'm sure we are all extremely grateful how things worked out!
This is my neighbours' favorite song, whether they like it or not :)
Hahaha! In all fairness, there could be a lot worse songs to listen to as a neighbour 😁🤟
The "pop" description is not a detraction in my opinion. It does follow the common song structure that you mentioned, which many Nightwish songs don't. This is one of the more "approachable" songs in the Nightwish catalogue, one of the ones that might have been (or actually was) played on the radio.
I didn't want to upset people by calling it 'pop' but I'd say it's more commercial and accessible vs the other songs I've heard from them thus far. Still a banger though!!!
This is our Valkyrie Goddess for you. And you witnessed first hand a "Dutch Windmill" , and to finish you off, The Operatic "Cruise Missile" !!!!
Awesome tune , although on it's original form (Studio recording) is kind of a pop/rockish sound, so you are not wrong here, (originally sung by Anette. Great singer also, I might add), but Floor gave it soooo much POWER (Now it's More Metal) !!! Including this "Operatic" part, what was originally done by children's choir because vocal limitations on their second singer, but Floor has none of that "Limit"!!!
Nightwish lyrics are often a bit interpretive, and not as "straight forward" as many other bands, because Tuomas ( The Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen: founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish.) prefers people to put their own interpretations and life experiences into the lyrics. you connect with songs on a personal level when there is something there that relates to things you have gone/are going through, and you may even find new connections later on in life when you have gone through other big events/emotions. there might be songs you are quite indifferent about (oh, nice song) and then you go through something big and all of a sudden it makes you break down in tears because now you relate to something in the lyrics you didn't before, and see it from a whole new perspective. imagination and life experiences are powerful, and Tuomas has great appreciation of this.
SO....
Don't stop now, and you earned this subscription !!!!
NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘
Cheers Timo 😄🤟😘 They have such a huge catalogue of songs, there's plenty for me to listen and react to for quite some time!
Very funny introduction hahahaha
Cool man, take care \m/
Thanks, you too!
Love your quirky reactions!
I thought I was the only one getting grief from my other half for singing Nightwish hooks over and over. Apparently not!
It was very brave of you to announce your Nightwish bromance to the world. It must be all that “wife beater” you’re drinking! (English joke)
Thank you! I need to either 1) change my choice of alcoholic beverage or 2) wear a white string vest 🤣
u have a good feeling for music ...lad !!!
Thank you! I try 😁
I did not tied this into bond film. For me this is a tune for the people discovering a new world where everything is better. Where all have food to eat, have friends and a good family life. I also listening this with a glass tasty gold 🌞
This is the great thing about music - we can all interpret and gain things differently 😀 I love the optimism the track gives you, dude 👍
Very beautiful, thank you
Thank you too!
Good one, to answer your question will NightWish live up to you're expectations, lol every time.
Yeah. I know. Of course they will 😬 But it adds to the mystery and intrigue. Even if we know the inevitable outcome 🤟
You are so right about the pop feel because this was written for Anette who was only a pop singer and Tuomas wrote for her. Floor has given it more bite and could sing the middle operatic part which Anette couldn't. Previous songs that you've listened to were written for the very operatic Tarja Turunen which again were given a different vibe by Floor with more variety in the vocals.
Well, according all of you within the NW army, Floor could sing the phonebook and it would sound amazing. Wait... hold on a minute... she's already done that :-)
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WE DONT DO woke ON HERE
Yep, lots of us fancy Floor... even us hetero women! LOL
Don't forget I mentioned I fancy the dudes too. Even us hetero men 😉
That track was originally made by Tuomas to Anette - and Anette's voice was more pop than anything else so of course, Tuomas had to make songs that fit into singers vocals. Some songs sound great when Floor sings them but I'm not a fan of all songs. (And yes. I've been a fan ever since 1996 and yes I'm Finnish and I live in Finland and I still don't like all the Nightwish songs.) (You can hate me freely).
You're allowed to be honest on this channel. I welcome it 😁
Mate. My top three bands at any time revolve around Nightwish, Jinjer and Eluveitie. Loads of others get into my top three at a particular time but they are always up there.
Bye the way, new bond film theme tune should be Circus Of Doom by Battlebeast. Add that to your list 😊
Agree with you "pop" comments and don't take that pejoratively. Wait until you listen to The Poet And The Pendulum, when you are ready.
On subject of Jinjer, I'm thinking of tackling Pit Of Consciousness pretty soon in Kiev. I've been listening to Wallflowers LP sooooo much. Frigging great album. Love working out to it. This band are just soooooo good.
And more recommendations??? Why you are spoiling me, Mr Tom 😊
@@melvinthinks marvelous. Looking forward to Jinjer. Everyone loves a bit of Jinjer.
I don't think there's a video for Circus Of Doom so please allow me to withdraw that request. I'll keep my powder dry for the moment. 👍
You've gone down in my estimation now, for feeding me false hope 😉 But I'll forgive you because of Eluveitie.
You should try Sabaton, so good!
this is already in a soundtrack ... ;)
Not James Bond though 😉
@@melvinthinks nope, their own movie ;)
This one is such a bop! I can't help moving whenever I hear it. Ironic that the drowning cat is _outside_ the shower...
Hahahaha! 😃
Floor hasn't been a permanent member in Wacken, yet. They asked her 2 month later after the touring. 😄
Interesting...
Nope they asked both Floor and Troy during the summer festival season but were sworn to secrecy until it was supposed to be announced as part of the Finish independence celebrations at the beginning of December. However it was announced early as the dvd came out before then.
That's what I heard too.
@@melvinthinks both Toumas and Floor have reiterated this account in interviews.
I'll take their word for it then :-)
6:42 You had to go and make it awkward 😂
You're welcome 😜
You noticed...no guitar solo. Why? Because the song was so good that it didn't need one.
I actually didn't notice until you wrote this! Great sign of a great song and composition.
Tuomas has a song called The Eyes of Sharbat Gula(Afghan woman who was on the cover of a National Geographic) and he was struggling with lyrics. Troy, the multi instrumentalist of the group, told him that it didn't need lyrics. All you will hear vocally is the London Choir in the background. It is hauntingly beautiful.@@melvinthinks
Great reaction. Yes, Idris should’ve been Bond. And, to be fair, I think we all fancy Floor.
Cheers dude. I like tall women. Which to be fair, is most women for me as I'm short!
Very well done! Honestly think you should continue the book intros. Maybe change the book with every new NW song? Nightwish is all abt storytelling so there's that. Since your channel is clearly above mere fishing for likes, I have a suggestion for you: dare your viewers to write a short introduction for you to read out loud.
You can make it a thing in your community tab, or - supposing you know what your next NW song is going to be - just tell at the end of your video, like "Listen up you cr3tins, nxt NW song will be .... so I expect nothing less than Shakespearean level intros in the comments section from you guys, okay?!!" Example.. 🤔
Brendon... You have officially opened up a huge can of worms! But I love this idea and obviously wanna involve you guys as much as possible and keep it entertaining. Great shout buddy 👏👍🤟 Watch this space 😬
(..) Say that in due time, you get to NW's masterpiece (and my nr1 favourite track) "7 Days tt Wolves" live at Wembley. The right thing to do then would be to grab a copy of Stephen King's "The Wolves Of Calla" and read out loud what I'm going to tell you now. Okay, h-
@@melvinthinks Will do man, cheers! 🤘
'7 days...' has had quite a few shouts tonight already. I'm assuming you guys know my tastes well enough by now to make good calls. So I'm tempted by this one.
@@melvinthinks I say go for it and watch this space for a fitting intro ;)
Fast becoming my go to reactionist, like your humour and enthusiasm for music. I won't go on about how brilliant this band is in all their music, the Nightwish army will do that and give you multiple recommendations. Instead I'll point you in the direction of another excellent Finnish(Power/Heavy metal) band called Battle Beast(if you haven't heard of them before that is) and their brilliant frontwoman Noora Louhimo, she's like a female Ronnie James Dio, 'nuff said. Try this if you have a mind, if not as a reaction then just to get a jist of how good they are🤘> Battle Beast Straight To The Heart Live at the Token Lounge!! > link if it helps > ruclips.net/video/6FPDgx5rAns/видео.html
Long time no speak, Saul 😄 You make me blush with your kinds words and promo 👍 I'll add Battle Beast to my list, so cheers for that. Not heard of them before so something new for my to did into. Cool beans!!!
@@melvinthinks Long time no speak?👏..I like you because you're not a robotic muppet like some and found you "interesting"🤣..keep the banter going mate. I've only seen this band live once a few years back, I was quite impressed, especially Noora's voice and energy, thought they were worth a mention to you🤘
I'll defo check em out at some point. My new music shopping list gets bigger by the day! Especially is this era when you have music on tap. I still remember casettes, vinyls and CD's - pre internet. When you would save up your pocket money, buy one album and listen to it on repeat until you could afford another! And then Napster, MySpace etc changed everything.
@@melvinthinks I remember it well mate🤣🤣
Hey bro!
First, this is not the studio version of Storytime! Floor, being who she is, improvised the last bit of pure vocals at the end, something Annette Olzon never did.
That being said, this is a song that actually showcases Floor in such a way that puts her vocal versatility on display, going from rock/metal to operatic and back again.
Definitely one of the most "radio-friendly" songs Nightwish has made.
See you next time, bro! Cheers from across the pond! 🍻
That's interesting to know. 'Radio friendly' and 'accessible' are definitely how I would describe it. Cheers!
Chin chin me old mucka 🍻
Less of the 'old' please 🤣
@@melvinthinks sorry young un 🤣
That's much better. 40 years young.
you should check out Babymetal live - From dusk til dawn :)
I've heard a fair bit of Babymetal in the past and it's never really done anything for me tbh. But maybe this track could turn me? It'd still be fun for a reaction video though 😬
Nope, "pop" is correct. This is an Anette song - the other two were Tarja songs. When Tarja departed they wanted someone with a different vibe figuring that a similar singer would always be plagued with comparisons to Tarja. Tarja's sound is operatic, Anette's sound ia almost always described as pop.
Uh, wrong speed😢
Assume you are comparing this to the studio/album version?
Its faster and it has to do with you tube settings not the album