One of my favorites! I love it when Marco starts with this long note and Floor takes it over into another verse at 6:26. When I try to explain the genius of Nightwish to people that never heard them, it's so frustrating people always seem to think that I just say that because I love them. NO! Nightwish IS genius! Tuomas IS a modern day Mozart! Thank you for talking about the technical things in their music. I learn something every time.
dont apologize for pauses they make your reaction so much more better,in fact reason i like you over thousands other reaction channels is because you explain everything in such a good way it makes my listening even more engaging
I agree with that. I hate when some reactors pause, usually in the middle of an amazing moment, to say stuff like "I just can't, this is so fire." and then ramble a bit, and then continue. The pauses here, however, are interesting, because they explain and give insight :)
As far as I know, when you are not aware of something you see or hear, it acts on a subconscious level. You, being trained in the field, are aware and help us to understand too. I wonder which springs of the subconscious act on. I have some ideas, based on the effects on many of us. They are positive :)
"They've turned a breakdown into a verse. With her lovely, soft, gentle vocals on top. Of course they have. ...Of course they have." Yessir welcome to the fresh hell that nobody minds being trapped in that is known as Nightwish
I still love when you pause to point out cool facts. It blows my mind how tuned your ear is to pick up these things on a first play while not having it completely distract you from listening to the overall song itself. Fantastic as always, man.
I really appreciate you pointing out all of the little technicalities that we love but probably don’t pick up on. Your analysis is always enlightening. Personally I think you’ll be ready for The Poet and the Pendulum once you’ve done I Want My Tears Back (Wacken version), as you’ve not seen/heard Troy yet. The other song besides Poet that you’ll need to prepare for (lyrics) is The Greatest Show On Earth live at Tampere. I think that one will blow you away the most.
Sorry but the song "I want my tears back" you should really watch the Buenos Aires 2018 version. Just for atmosphere in the crowd and Floor going crazy on stage. :-) ruclips.net/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/видео.html
Ronald Boers I disagree...Floor does a lot of yelling for the audience to dance and she’s yelling over the top of Troy’s pipes. Might be fun to watch but not the best version to actually hear Troy’s playing.
I agree! The Buenos Aires version of I Want My Tears Back is special because of the interactions with the audience. You can tell it affects the band in a great way.
I also appreciate your technical observations, so keep pausing when you think it fits. You said something about the pyrotechnics as well. I would love to ask: can you also react to NW’s way of using colors and fireworks in particular during their shows? For me it’s highlighting the sat, cool, warm, shanty or heavy emotions they like to express in their music and lyrics. Fire, red, orange and yellow (or even white) for passion, strength and/or aggression etc. Blue, green and purple for cooling down, melancholy and sadness. It contributes to feeling the emotions they like to express and gives you that movie soundtrack experience during the concert. You can see what it’s working out in the audience. Be aware as well that during the show NW is running pre-recorded orchestral and/or choir tapes to complete what not can be done live. So that humming sound you heard could be on tape made by the London Symphony Orchestra or the choir.
Her smile is great. When I first saw this I thought, why is she smiling maniacally during that line, then I realised it is because the lyrics are, "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end", and she is acting it out brilliantly. I love for those details in her performance. Wonderful!
Her expressions show what a great performer she is. When you see her kind of acting goofy and pointing at her face, she's singing the lyrics "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end". She's not just singing the lyrics, she's performing them.
Back to my No 3 in my revisits to your reactions. As good as I remember. These revisits are reminding me why you were my favourite Nightwish reactor when you did this series. I love Floor's lower registers. Possibly more than her high belts. So much colour.
You know, I've listened to Nightwish songs more or less non-stop for a couple of years now. I've seen lots of reactions (I watch a new reaction to Ghost Love Score every day). But this is different. Song of Myself and Ghost River have never been my favourites, I usually skip those. But now you come along with this analysis, which I even understood (most of it). That was great! If I want teens going "wow" every five seconds, there are plenty of those, but this kind of specific analysis with clear examples is what I want. So, thank you so much. You've managed to provide a new to my favourite music for me, for which I will be for ever grateful.
I'm a new nightwish fan and ignorant of musical technicalities. I just know what moves me, Nightwish being the people and the music. Some songs I have to listen to more than once to love, but I do love them all. I appreciate you educating me in what is so great about what we are listening to. Please keep up the good work. 👍
There is a lot to unpack in their new album, Tuomas took it upon himself to throw down the gauntlet to his band mates. Floor said the melodies were difficult to get down before adding her emotion to it. Emppu (the guitarist) said one of the songs will probably kill him doing it live lol. And the drummer Kai had to add more drums to his kit to even play some of the songs. What I love about this band is they're not afraid to try something new and it keeps us on our toes. Can never get bored of listening to Nightwish
Speaking of how much a smile can add to the feel, it is great to see you grinning ear to ear and having so much fun with this song. Truly, you have come a long way in a very short time.
When Jukka stepped down and Kai took over, Kai said the timing and time changes were very challenging to him. Jukka and Kai have a tick-track so everything aligns with the backing track. As another actually skilled reactor said, you have got to have a top drummer for this sort of show and the drummer needs to be on their game.
I love that you don't just explain the vocal techniques but that you also focus on what the composition is about and how it impacts the music and listening experience. It's very insightful and helps me understand why Tuomas makes the specific choices he does. Because you're right- he doesn't just do things for the sake of doing it.
Honestly I can't keep commenting the same thing basically. every video you do is super fun to listen to, and very informative. All I can say I guess is keep it up, and also I am a little disappointed in the Nightwish army that you have now done 4 videos of them and are only sitting at 4k subscribers... this man is breaking down their performances and showing appreciation more than any channel out there, and his reactions are genuine, where I think most others, know they are making a video and want to make sure they show "mind blown" expressions. Nightwish Army where are you?
I spent 37 years continuously listening to Iron Maiden, trying to find something that could get close to the amount of dopamine their music releases on my synapses. Got to NW last march and it was a punch in my head. It is nice to see the same path of reactions in other people as they flow through NW songs.
Thank you for your input, I love your input as to what is going on with the bars, i knew or had a feeling there was something going on but I am not educated in music enough to pin point it. So, this is why we look to “educated” reactionors to give us their analysis. thanks again
I totally agree with Crabuki's comment! You are the best reactor to music because of what your commentary adds to our enjoyment, and deepens our understanding of the music we love. Love you noticing the intentional off-beat sections and abrupt changes that Tuomas has inserted at key points. Don't change! Keep doing what you do and give us more Nightwish reactions. Please poet and the Pendulum next. thank you.
Definitely one of my favourites. Toumas is a genius; the fact that in studio they all work the song together as a team too, I think makes them so tight when performing it. Rules are meant to be broken! Art in its truest form being presented by the artists, then left for the viewer/listener to apply their own subjective feelings & thoughts while they enjoy the presentation.
I love how genuinely smitten you've become with this band. A lot of the technicalities in Tuomas's songwriting are used by many bands, but almost none of them manage to make them sound 'natural', as in you instinctively feel the rhythm is different, but feels right. I also have to agree with your comment on the joy Floor radiates. I've seen Nightwish before with the other singers, but never really was into them. However, one of my favorite bands back in the day was After Forever, which was her band. I only learned she joined Nightwish not too long ago, but by the way they've performed ever since, it's clear they've entered another stage. I'm actually "getting" their music now, and am fully immersed in it. You really have to look into Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth - but make sure you read up on the backstory of both songs, it amplifies the experience.
There is something really majestic about the middle legato vocal section... the long soothing notes over the choppy harsh background creates a very special mood...and that ending!
Those long legato lines on top of a beat are SOOOOO haunting! The same in Ghost Love Score. And Song of Myself is a gorgeous, gorgeous track topped with Floor’s gorgeous, gorgeous voice! And that slow, heavy, pumping beat OMG!
I honestly look forward to your pausing everytime.. because I too am a fanboy! Love NW and those who appreciate them.. and btw your answer is spot on as to what can you say about them.. "Thank You" 👌👏🙌🔥
You said earlier that Floor is strong in her operatic mode - well she is, yes - but it is in her head- and chestvoice she is completely outstanding - and this in combination with her ability to switch effortless between these different styles, which less than a handful of singers can do. And she has a completely unique ability to express emotions in her singing - which you will experience in The Poet and the Pendulum. Later on in your journey comes growling.... 😉
You really stand out from the rest of the NW reactors. So interesting and insightful. You won me over with your first NW reaction and you haven't disappoint ever since. I haven't seen other reactions outside of NW but I definitely will.
Another amazing reaction video, thanks. And yes, please be sure to do Poet and the Pendulum when you feel up to it, but also do not forget their next epos, The Greatest Show on Earth; also an important one to 'get' the lyrics behind!
Amazing reaction once again, learning stuff everytime, Love It!! When she was smiling she was actually singing "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end" and it shows how Floor really communicates the lyrics not just with her voice but her whole body and face, if you watch it again you ll see that som le in the same place in the first chorus as well. But yes, they are having fun and it shows. Normally I would recommend something, but Nightwish are so freaking good you can pretty much pick whatever you want. You could stay with Wacken, still much to discover here, but you are definitely ready for Poet and the Pendulum (Wembley) or even goto The Greatest Show on Earth (Tampere)', another epic performance.
@@palmanbracht9125 agree with that.. There are a few songs of the Wacken 2013 that has to be done... And then we go to the masterpieces of Tuomas 🤘🤘🤘✌️
I've listened to this version of the song for years and never noticed what you picked up on in your first listen o_o holy crap. Also no need to apologize for the pausing, we wanna hear what you hear/think :D
I wasn't especially a fan of Nightwish.. I mean..vi was aware of them, but I never really listened to them.. I'm rediscovering them through your eye.. and yeah, they are masters at their craft. And Floor. O.o
@@ChaseCarneson It's Floor. Resistance IS futile! She's the natural successor to Freddie Mercury in terms of vocal range and ability to hold an audience in thrall.
OMG, I followed your Nightwish reactions way back when you first started reacting to them - and I fell in love with you! 😄Now that I stumbled upon you again - I knew I would (had no idea anymore what your name was) - it’s like seeing a long lost friend again! There was something so endearing about you, I guess your reticence - your protective harness - cracking open little by little, and this super genuine, cute boy with a SMILE hatching out (there certainly was no smile in the beginning). And what a “boy" that was: still the most meticulous and sharp musical analyst I ever saw on this platform! You add SO MUCH depth to our musical experience! I sure as hell make sure that I won’t lose you again! Thank you for who you are - and thank you Nightwish who made your transformation happen! ♥
My friend, I'm a 55 year old man, and since the first time I heard a Nightwish song...last summer, when I stumbled across Romanticide, on a reaction video... I've been fan-boying like no other. So, I know exactly what you're experiencing. And I absolutely love your pausing and reactions. I love 2 things, in reaction videos; 1. Vocalists/ vocal coaches reacting to songs from the Wacken 2013 performance 2. Musicians, especially those with a great understanding of arrangement and composition...reacting to Tuomas' work. He's truly one of the great, yet unknown (if "unknown" is possible, in the RUclips era,) composers, of the 20th-21st century(ies). I became so infatuated, with this band, (strictly the Floor era... sorry, longtime Nightwish fans. I'm sticking with my first Nightwish love...Floor. Can't help it,) that, after hearing only 3 songs from the Wacken 2013 performance, I went to Amazon Music and bought the full concert, to download for my listening pleasure. Now that you're somewhat familiar with the band's lineup changes, it might be fun to dig into the departure of Tarja. Not that her departure was fun, to the contrary, it was painful in ways you would be surprised to hear. After that...I think the next, logical step would be to react to Poet and the Pendulum. And bring your tissues. It's an emotional piece.
I love your attention to detail regarding the musicality of Nightwish and this song. It is very interesting how they go from 7/8 or sets of 4/4 & 3/4 and then straighten it out for the chorus to 4/4. They go back and forth during the entire song until the second half. Then right at the ending vocal pattern they switch between 3/4 & 4/4 until the ending. Great analysis and reaction to this song. This was inspired by a Walt Whitman poem of the same name. Tuomas is an avid poetry fan and it shows in his lyrical compositions. You are ready for Poet and the Pendulum. Just check on-line for the story behind this song. That way you will understand what the song is about before you listen. This is critical to understand the performance. It has very deep meaning for Tuomas (correct on the pronounciation) and the rest of the original members who were involved in the breakup with the 1st vocalist, Tarja. Many people will comment on the emotion as an unrequited love between Tuomas and Tarja, which has never been acknowledged. I however think the emotional response was about Tuomas' dream of creating Nightwish. His music and poetry, a labor of love for his fans, and his depression about the possible loss of all he had worked so hard to establish. It is obviously done with a nod to Edgar Allen Poe's masterpiece, "The Pit and the Pendulum". I look forward with anticipation to your reaction and analysis to what may be Tuomas' most emotional masterpiece. Below a few lines from the ending of "Song of Myself". Be well! Peace my friend. A silent symphony A hollow opus #1,2,3 Sometimes the sky is piano black Piano black over cleansing waters Resting pipes, verse of bore Rusting keys without a door Sometimes the within is piano black Piano black over cleansing waters All that great heart lying still and slowly dying All that great heart lying still on an angelwing
I think for better understanding Poet and the Pendulum one needs to hear at least one song with Tarja - for me it would be Sleeping Sun. Then I think the feelings behind the Poet and the Pandulum will make more sense to the audience...
Jukko was the drummer back then, and he was a showman, practically beating his kit to death. Sadly, he had to step down from performing due to chronic insomnia. Kai, his replacement, is equally talented, but more of a technician, going for a faster, more intricate, but less percussive style.
Since I've followed you and watched your reacts I listen the Nightwish songs different than before. There are so many things I never recognized before. Thank you so much! You do very well what you do.
You are one of the few reactors that I actually _listen_ to. Many others, I hit play, then fast forward, just so they get some sort of viewership credit. You, on the other, hand, I listen to. I have been a musician all my life and tend to hear things differently than my friends or family. So, listening to your opinion is often validation for my own thoughts, but also revelation because of how much _more_ you bring to the conversation than I could possibly come up with. Tl;dr - pause as much as you like. 👍
You finally put descriptions and words to some things I've noted in the songs before and to some other things I've never even acknowledged! This is brilliant and adds something wholely knew and different to the songs.
It seems that not many people know Floor is a High Sensitive Person (her own statement). High sensitivity, also called HSP, appears to occur in about 20% of the population. It is a unique quality (not an illness or condition)! Highly sensitive people have the ability to process sensory stimuli in a different and unique way. Often they are intuitive, highly sensitive to the atmosphere and are able to read and estimate people. Floor uses this to her advantage in her singing and performing, better yet, she made an art form out if it (my personal believe). This explains partly why Floor is so overwhelmingly power full in her performance. Her talent, voice, technique and hard work is amplified by her highly developed sensitive side...(if you ask me)... and of course she is fueled by the enthusiasm of the Nightwish fans...
I thoroughly enjoy hearing a professional opinion of the music, pause away. If I wanted to hear the entirety of the music I would put on my CD set and listen.
The studio version then goes into a beautiful seven or eight minutes of spoken word poetry with instrumental backing.... go have a listen, there is no limit to how epic Tuomas can get with these songs
Sidenote about Jukka (the drummer) he was suffering with total insomnia at that time, so probably had not slept much if at all. The precision and above that, raw emotion and agression he put in at the appropriate times ... pretty awesome. The difference between him and Kai (the new drummer) taught me you can actually transfer quite a lot (or very little) emotion using an instrument I thought quite technical and binary.
Keep doing what you're doing. You are obviously well versed in music and your opinions and break downs are spot on. Great job I really enjoy your reactions and opinions.
Those low humming notes in the beginning which cause a feeling of unease are something Howard Shore used in the Lord of the Rings soundtrack quite a lot and to great effect I might add... Love your reactions!
Loved Once as my fav album for long, then i bought Imaginaerium and the more i listened to it the more it crawled up to #1 place in my Fav Nightwish albums. Ligthning in a bottle
Once upon a time, there was a young man sinking in the rabbit hole of an endorphin need watching all kinds of reactions on Nightwish. He has watched the most popular vocal coaches and voice teachers, but then there was noone who could fulfill his needs. He desperately watched garbage, annoying people with no real skill or commenting ability. He thought his live would end painfully, but then.... Then.... Out of nowhere, a new wizard bloke has appeared. Full of wisdom, knowledge, experience, who filled me with emotions I always longed for. Please feed me more my Lord and savior. 🙏❤️
Jukka killed it this entire show just as he allways did. Still miss him very much even tho i also love Kai but the showmanship of Jukka with the stick spins and what nots was awesome
Yeah...you can tell how passionate he was about playing drums...probably what led to some of his insomnia issues. I think the thing with Kai is that he’s so technically good it doesn’t look like he’s doing anything when he’s doing ridiculous drum work.
This is one of my favourites. NW have lots and lots of songs I truly love but this is so, so underrated imo. Glad I found you that day in the nightwish family group. There's so much I learn from you about these songs. Thanks for that. 🤗
@@ChaseCarneson that "exhausted" look over how creative it is,is priceless. Can't wait for the reactions on the new album.... especially "Shoemaker",i guess we have a long way to go
Man, your technical insight is fantastic! I've been listening to Nightwish for 10 years, but I've learned so much thanks to you, just in the few videos you've done of their songs. The Poet and the Pendulum will blow your mind!
Pipe dreams, I know, but you would make the ideal person to interview Nightwish, especially Tuomas. I reckon he would appreciate your insight, and the fact that you seem to 'get him'.
I want to echo many of the comments below. You have become my favorite "reactor" because you analyse and teach as well as "fan boy" out. Sam Johnson is similar for voice only. Both of you are informative, fun, and seem to just really enjoy making these videos. Keep them coming. You are great!! I would like to add, it's like listening to music with a friend. I love the discussions. Thank you!
@@ChaseCarneson would you react to some Tool? I'm really not a metalhead but, obviously, there is some I really love. My favorites right now are NW, Tool, Jinger Heilung, (not really metal but..) and The Hu. Keep on and be safe.
Your analysis of Nightwish songs gives me an appreciation for them that I never had before. The first time I listened to Nightwish was when Storytime was released as a single, and whilst I loved that song I didn't "get" their other songs. You've completely changed that for me and I find myself loving them as a result of your videos. Thank you!
Hey Chase, thank you so much for your analysis. That you caught the creepy humming in the beginning is so crazy, I have not noticed that yet. And now it makes so much sense, the creepy stuff is all over that song, starting from the hum, over to the almost glockenspiel-like sound and then the creepy picked violin part. Also fits the lyrics. I usually see myself as someone who picks up on composition things but you really give me a completely new picture of every song, so thank you so much for that! Can't wait to see you pick apart "Poet and the Pendulum" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."
"They've turned a breakdown into a verse.....'course they have..!" Haha..I loved that..🤣 Chase..you're great..keep up the amazing reactions...I love them..!! I sensed a floorgasm once or twice too ..🤣👏👏👏
Chase Carneson, It would be so cool if you could react to a full concert. Maybe do two songs from the concert in one sitting, and pick up where we left off another time, and so on. I also really want to hear your reaction to "The Greatest Show on Earth" , as it is a phenomenal piece of music, I hope you take this request into consideration. Love listening to your knowledge of music that you pick up on their many amazing techniques in each of the Nightwish compositions. Cheers.
You are good, very good, to be able to pick up on the subtleties at this very first listen. Respect.
You pause to much.. Just watch the dang video and comment after.
@@Kalani212z Just watch the song by youtself and look for reactions afterwards if interested.
@@Kalani212z You're on the wrong website. Go to Spotify.
Erik Orion that’s the whole point of the video. Go and watch the original video and stop moaning
"what do you say about that man, other than thank you?" Exactly. How lucky are we to have this band in our space time..?
‘I’m kind of fanboying over this...’ Tens of thousands out here are surprised that we are too! LoL
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I know right?
One of my favorites! I love it when Marco starts with this long note and Floor takes it over into another verse at 6:26. When I try to explain the genius of Nightwish to people that never heard them, it's so frustrating people always seem to think that I just say that because I love them. NO! Nightwish IS genius! Tuomas IS a modern day Mozart! Thank you for talking about the technical things in their music. I learn something every time.
dont apologize for pauses they make your reaction so much more better,in fact reason i like you over thousands other reaction channels is because you explain everything in such a good way it makes my listening even more engaging
I agree with that. I hate when some reactors pause, usually in the middle of an amazing moment, to say stuff like "I just can't, this is so fire." and then ramble a bit, and then continue. The pauses here, however, are interesting, because they explain and give insight :)
I totally agree !
I agree.
Thanks for the support!!!
Exactly. I'm not here just to listen to the song again, I have it memorized. I'm here for the commentary.
"They've turned a breakdown into a verse - of course they have". LOL Welcome to the wonderful world of Nighrwish!
As far as I know, when you are not aware of something you see or hear, it acts on a subconscious level. You, being trained in the field, are aware and help us to understand too. I wonder which springs of the subconscious act on. I have some ideas, based on the effects on many of us. They are positive :)
"They've turned a breakdown into a verse. With her lovely, soft, gentle vocals on top. Of course they have. ...Of course they have."
Yessir welcome to the fresh hell that nobody minds being trapped in that is known as Nightwish
I still love when you pause to point out cool facts. It blows my mind how tuned your ear is to pick up these things on a first play while not having it completely distract you from listening to the overall song itself. Fantastic as always, man.
Thanks for the support, appreciate it.
Others do what they can
Nightwish do what they want.
Tuomas is genius ❤️
One of the best in the world. All 6, top notch musicians and imho the worlds best Modern Composer.
Oh dear, and he hasn't even seen Troy.
Yeah, Troy plays on I Want My Tears Back. Would be a good next reaction
I really appreciate you pointing out all of the little technicalities that we love but probably don’t pick up on. Your analysis is always enlightening. Personally I think you’ll be ready for The Poet and the Pendulum once you’ve done I Want My Tears Back (Wacken version), as you’ve not seen/heard Troy yet. The other song besides Poet that you’ll need to prepare for (lyrics) is The Greatest Show On Earth live at Tampere. I think that one will blow you away the most.
IMHO he should see at least a song with Tarja before The Poet
Sorry but the song "I want my tears back" you should really watch the Buenos Aires 2018 version. Just for atmosphere in the crowd and Floor going crazy on stage. :-) ruclips.net/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/видео.html
Ronald Boers I disagree...Floor does a lot of yelling for the audience to dance and she’s yelling over the top of Troy’s pipes. Might be fun to watch but not the best version to actually hear Troy’s playing.
I agree! The Buenos Aires version of I Want My Tears Back is special because of the interactions with the audience. You can tell it affects the band in a great way.
I also appreciate your technical observations, so keep pausing when you think it fits. You said something about the pyrotechnics as well.
I would love to ask: can you also react to NW’s way of using colors and fireworks in particular during their shows? For me it’s highlighting the sat, cool, warm, shanty or heavy emotions they like to express in their music and lyrics. Fire, red, orange and yellow (or even white) for passion, strength and/or aggression etc. Blue, green and purple for cooling down, melancholy and sadness. It contributes to feeling the emotions they like to express and gives you that movie soundtrack experience during the concert. You can see what it’s working out in the audience.
Be aware as well that during the show NW is running pre-recorded orchestral and/or choir tapes to complete what not can be done live. So that humming sound you heard could be on tape made by the London Symphony Orchestra or the choir.
Her smile is great. When I first saw this I thought, why is she smiling maniacally during that line, then I realised it is because the lyrics are, "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end", and she is acting it out brilliantly. I love for those details in her performance. Wonderful!
Her expressions show what a great performer she is. When you see her kind of acting goofy and pointing at her face, she's singing the lyrics "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end". She's not just singing the lyrics, she's performing them.
Back to my No 3 in my revisits to your reactions. As good as I remember.
These revisits are reminding me why you were my favourite Nightwish reactor when you did this series.
I love Floor's lower registers. Possibly more than her high belts. So much colour.
You know, I've listened to Nightwish songs more or less non-stop for a couple of years now. I've seen lots of reactions (I watch a new reaction to Ghost Love Score every day). But this is different. Song of Myself and Ghost River have never been my favourites, I usually skip those. But now you come along with this analysis, which I even understood (most of it). That was great!
If I want teens going "wow" every five seconds, there are plenty of those, but this kind of specific analysis with clear examples is what I want. So, thank you so much. You've managed to provide a new to my favourite music for me, for which I will be for ever grateful.
This means so much. Thank you for the support. Much more coming so stay posted.
I'm a new nightwish fan and ignorant of musical technicalities. I just know what moves me, Nightwish being the people and the music. Some songs I have to listen to more than once to love, but I do love them all. I appreciate you educating me in what is so great about what we are listening to. Please keep up the good work. 👍
So much knowledge and appreciation for music, musicians and their art. Amazing reaction
There is a lot to unpack in their new album, Tuomas took it upon himself to throw down the gauntlet to his band mates.
Floor said the melodies were difficult to get down before adding her emotion to it.
Emppu (the guitarist) said one of the songs will probably kill him doing it live lol.
And the drummer Kai had to add more drums to his kit to even play some of the songs.
What I love about this band is they're not afraid to try something new and it keeps us on our toes. Can never get bored of listening to Nightwish
Marko always looks like he just came from dinner with Thor in Valhalla. Especially on this one.
Speaking of how much a smile can add to the feel, it is great to see you grinning ear to ear and having so much fun with this song. Truly, you have come a long way in a very short time.
When Jukka stepped down and Kai took over, Kai said the timing and time changes were very challenging to him.
Jukka and Kai have a tick-track so everything aligns with the backing track. As another actually skilled reactor said, you have got to have a top drummer for this sort of show and the drummer needs to be on their game.
I love that you don't just explain the vocal techniques but that you also focus on what the composition is about and how it impacts the music and listening experience. It's very insightful and helps me understand why Tuomas makes the specific choices he does. Because you're right- he doesn't just do things for the sake of doing it.
This is definitely my favorite Nightwish song,, so awesome, so well put together, and that fucking performance is just amazing
Song of Myself is Brutal.
Honestly I can't keep commenting the same thing basically. every video you do is super fun to listen to, and very informative. All I can say I guess is keep it up, and also I am a little disappointed in the Nightwish army that you have now done 4 videos of them and are only sitting at 4k subscribers... this man is breaking down their performances and showing appreciation more than any channel out there, and his reactions are genuine, where I think most others, know they are making a video and want to make sure they show "mind blown" expressions. Nightwish Army where are you?
Playing trials of mana on switch sorry🤣
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Thanks for the support, appreciate it. I'm grateful to anyone who supports and views.
@@DarkLinknl thats fair
@@zephzeph2254 still playing😁
Thank you for introducing me to new aspects of Nightwish that I, someone with no musical ability or experience, never noticed before!
Finally a reactor who feels the same about Tuomas's compositions
Haha I appreciate you. Thanks for the support bud, and really kind words.
Really enjoying your reactions 🤘🏼❤️😎🇫🇮🙏🏻
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My favourite song and this is the best and most informative reaction video to it I've seen so far. Thank you!
I spent 37 years continuously listening to Iron Maiden, trying to find something that could get close to the amount of dopamine their music releases on my synapses. Got to NW last march and it was a punch in my head. It is nice to see the same path of reactions in other people as they flow through NW songs.
Thank you for your input, I love your input as to what is going on with the bars, i knew or had a feeling there was something going on but I am not educated in music enough to pin point it. So, this is why we look to “educated” reactionors to give us their analysis. thanks again
Chase, the greatest show on earth from Tampere. We need it! I need it! That song is a fucking masterpiece.
Coming soon. Saving that one and Poet cause I've been told they're both masterpieces. Can't wait.
@@ChaseCarneson woooop! You're the Best!
Again... It's the deep silence between the notes. Awesome. They really are a unique gift to Human ears.
I totally agree with Crabuki's comment! You are the best reactor to music because of what your commentary adds to our enjoyment, and deepens our understanding of the music we love. Love you noticing the intentional off-beat sections and abrupt changes that Tuomas has inserted at key points. Don't change! Keep doing what you do and give us more Nightwish reactions. Please poet and the Pendulum next. thank you.
This kind of comment makes it all worthwhile. Thank you. Much more coming soon.
“Sometimes the within is piano black” my favorite part of the song ❤️
That home alone comment was spot on! I've always felt that, Tuomas makes you dive into different stories in each song
Yeah i was wondering if people would get that reference haha. Glad you did. Thanks for the support!
Definitely one of my favourites. Toumas is a genius; the fact that in studio they all work the song together as a team too, I think makes them so tight when performing it.
Rules are meant to be broken!
Art in its truest form being presented by the artists, then left for the viewer/listener to apply their own subjective feelings & thoughts while they enjoy the presentation.
I love how genuinely smitten you've become with this band. A lot of the technicalities in Tuomas's songwriting are used by many bands, but almost none of them manage to make them sound 'natural', as in you instinctively feel the rhythm is different, but feels right. I also have to agree with your comment on the joy Floor radiates. I've seen Nightwish before with the other singers, but never really was into them. However, one of my favorite bands back in the day was After Forever, which was her band. I only learned she joined Nightwish not too long ago, but by the way they've performed ever since, it's clear they've entered another stage. I'm actually "getting" their music now, and am fully immersed in it. You really have to look into Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth - but make sure you read up on the backstory of both songs, it amplifies the experience.
Awesome insight here. Thank you for this!
There is something really majestic about the middle legato vocal section... the long soothing notes over the choppy harsh background creates a very special mood...and that ending!
This comment 👌
Those long legato lines on top of a beat are SOOOOO haunting! The same in Ghost Love Score. And Song of Myself is a gorgeous, gorgeous track topped with Floor’s gorgeous, gorgeous voice! And that slow, heavy, pumping beat OMG!
Great performance, great reactions and analyses. Thank you very much👍🏻.
Thank you for watching and supporting!
The look of wonder and joy throughout the video though👍
I honestly look forward to your pausing everytime.. because I too am a fanboy! Love NW and those who appreciate them.. and btw your answer is spot on as to what can you say about them.. "Thank You" 👌👏🙌🔥
Haha thank you so much for the kind words.
Yep Tuomas is the real MVP
And with his d.o.b. a true gift to the world of music.
you are going to love the new album, it's another master piece.
Great analysis as always. Learned a lot from your comments. Thanks sooo much.
Dude, you are on point, keep doing what your're doing! The Nightwish Army has your back!
I love to watch these Nightwish songs with you, you are my favourite reactor.
Thank you soooooo much!!!!
I love this song. It's everything I love about Nightwish
You said earlier that Floor is strong in her operatic mode - well she is, yes - but it is in her head- and chestvoice she is completely outstanding - and this in combination with her ability to switch effortless between these different styles, which less than a handful of singers can do.
And she has a completely unique ability to express emotions in her singing - which you will experience in The Poet and the Pendulum.
Later on in your journey comes growling.... 😉
You really stand out from the rest of the NW reactors. So interesting and insightful. You won me over with your first NW reaction and you haven't disappoint ever since. I haven't seen other reactions outside of NW but I definitely will.
Really appreciate the support! Glad you're enjoying them.
i really like how you explained everything in detail.. very good job man.. LOVE FROM INDONESIA 🇮🇩
Hey there!!! Thanks for the support! 🇮🇩Much more coming soon.
Yes they record with a 53 piece orchestra plus the keyboard it is great how they blend it all
One year later and I love seeing your journey again.
Hey, pause all you want. I’m learning things that I’ve never noticed before. Great job. 😄🤘
Thanks for the support, appreciate it.
Another amazing reaction video, thanks. And yes, please be sure to do Poet and the Pendulum when you feel up to it, but also do not forget their next epos, The Greatest Show on Earth; also an important one to 'get' the lyrics behind!
Nightwish is like the universe infinity
You are quickly becoming one of my favourite reaction channels. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the support, really makes it all worthwhile.
Amazing reaction once again, learning stuff everytime, Love It!! When she was smiling she was actually singing "Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end" and it shows how Floor really communicates the lyrics not just with her voice but her whole body and face, if you watch it again you ll see that som le in the same place in the first chorus as well. But yes, they are having fun and it shows. Normally I would recommend something, but Nightwish are so freaking good you can pretty much pick whatever you want. You could stay with Wacken, still much to discover here, but you are definitely ready for Poet and the Pendulum (Wembley) or even goto The Greatest Show on Earth (Tampere)', another epic performance.
No no no...7 days first and Deads boy...Poet next month
@@palmanbracht9125 agree with that..
There are a few songs of the Wacken 2013 that has to be done... And then we go to the masterpieces of Tuomas 🤘🤘🤘✌️
Thanks for the support, appreciate it. Love that you guys are enjoying them.
I've listened to this version of the song for years and never noticed what you picked up on in your first listen o_o holy crap. Also no need to apologize for the pausing, we wanna hear what you hear/think :D
Thanks for the support, appreciate it.
Love the way you break down the songs. Very interesting. Good job!!
imagine the shows after being stuck in quarantine. Floor will set the stage on fire. Literally and dance in it like magical valkyrie witch
And it works. Those are the three words.
I wasn't especially a fan of Nightwish.. I mean..vi was aware of them, but I never really listened to them..
I'm rediscovering them through your eye.. and yeah, they are masters at their craft.
And Floor. O.o
This is such an awesome comment to see. Thank you.
@@ChaseCarneson It's Floor. Resistance IS futile! She's the natural successor to Freddie Mercury in terms of vocal range and ability to hold an audience in thrall.
OMG, I followed your Nightwish reactions way back when you first started reacting to them - and I fell in love with you! 😄Now that I stumbled upon you again - I knew I would (had no idea anymore what your name was) - it’s like seeing a long lost friend again!
There was something so endearing about you, I guess your reticence - your protective harness - cracking open little by little, and this super genuine, cute boy with a SMILE hatching out (there certainly was no smile in the beginning). And what a “boy" that was: still the most meticulous and sharp musical analyst I ever saw on this platform! You add SO MUCH depth to our musical experience!
I sure as hell make sure that I won’t lose you again! Thank you for who you are - and thank you Nightwish who made your transformation happen! ♥
I always love your reactions to them!
My friend, I'm a 55 year old man, and since the first time I heard a Nightwish song...last summer, when I stumbled across Romanticide, on a reaction video... I've been fan-boying like no other. So, I know exactly what you're experiencing.
And I absolutely love your pausing and reactions. I love 2 things, in reaction videos;
1. Vocalists/ vocal coaches reacting to songs from the Wacken 2013 performance
2. Musicians, especially those with a great understanding of arrangement and composition...reacting to Tuomas' work.
He's truly one of the great, yet unknown (if "unknown" is possible, in the RUclips era,) composers, of the 20th-21st century(ies).
I became so infatuated, with this band, (strictly the Floor era... sorry, longtime Nightwish fans. I'm sticking with my first Nightwish love...Floor. Can't help it,) that, after hearing only 3 songs from the Wacken 2013 performance, I went to Amazon Music and bought the full concert, to download for my listening pleasure.
Now that you're somewhat familiar with the band's lineup changes, it might be fun to dig into the departure of Tarja. Not that her departure was fun, to the contrary, it was painful in ways you would be surprised to hear. After that...I think the next, logical step would be to react to Poet and the Pendulum.
And bring your tissues. It's an emotional piece.
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Live Tampere 2015
Such a joy to watch you react 🤩
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I love your attention to detail regarding the musicality of Nightwish and this song. It is very interesting how they go from 7/8 or sets of 4/4 & 3/4 and then straighten it out for the chorus to 4/4. They go back and forth during the entire song until the second half. Then right at the ending vocal pattern they switch between 3/4 & 4/4 until the ending. Great analysis and reaction to this song. This was inspired by a Walt Whitman poem of the same name. Tuomas is an avid poetry fan and it shows in his lyrical compositions. You are ready for Poet and the Pendulum. Just check on-line for the story behind this song. That way you will understand what the song is about before you listen. This is critical to understand the performance. It has very deep meaning for Tuomas (correct on the pronounciation) and the rest of the original members who were involved in the breakup with the 1st vocalist, Tarja. Many people will comment on the emotion as an unrequited love between Tuomas and Tarja, which has never been acknowledged. I however think the emotional response was about Tuomas' dream of creating Nightwish. His music and poetry, a labor of love for his fans, and his depression about the possible loss of all he had worked so hard to establish. It is obviously done with a nod to Edgar Allen Poe's masterpiece, "The Pit and the Pendulum". I look forward with anticipation to your reaction and analysis to what may be Tuomas' most emotional masterpiece. Below a few lines from the ending of "Song of Myself". Be well! Peace my friend.
A silent symphony
A hollow opus #1,2,3
Sometimes the sky is piano black
Piano black over cleansing waters
Resting pipes, verse of bore
Rusting keys without a door
Sometimes the within is piano black
Piano black over cleansing waters
All that great heart lying still and slowly dying
All that great heart lying still on an angelwing
I think for better understanding Poet and the Pendulum one needs to hear at least one song with Tarja - for me it would be Sleeping Sun. Then I think the feelings behind the Poet and the Pandulum will make more sense to the audience...
This one is my favorite too, thanks for your expert eye on each little piece of this fabulous work and each subtility
Jukko was the drummer back then, and he was a showman, practically beating his kit to death. Sadly, he had to step down from performing due to chronic insomnia.
Kai, his replacement, is equally talented, but more of a technician, going for a faster, more intricate, but less percussive style.
It's also worth pointing out, as a fun little tidbit, that Kai's main band used to be Rotten Sound, a grindcore band.
Jukka*
Since I've followed you and watched your reacts I listen the Nightwish songs different than before.
There are so many things I never recognized before. Thank you so much! You do very well what you do.
"It's just a simple breakdown really...nevermind"
You are one of the few reactors that I actually _listen_ to. Many others, I hit play, then fast forward, just so they get some sort of viewership credit.
You, on the other, hand, I listen to. I have been a musician all my life and tend to hear things differently than my friends or family. So, listening to your opinion is often validation for my own thoughts, but also revelation because of how much _more_ you bring to the conversation than I could possibly come up with.
Tl;dr - pause as much as you like. 👍
This is so nice to hear. Thank you for the support! Much more coming soon.
Oh wow nice catch with the low hum and it being lifted by the drums... this song is based on a poem about the light and dark sides of life I think.
You finally put descriptions and words to some things I've noted in the songs before and to some other things I've never even acknowledged! This is brilliant and adds something wholely knew and different to the songs.
Glad you liked it!
"What do you say about that man....other than thank you...."
Best quote i have heard so far if you want to describe the effect that NW has 🤘
It seems that not many people know Floor is a High Sensitive Person (her own statement). High sensitivity, also called HSP, appears to occur in about 20% of the population. It is a unique quality (not an illness or condition)! Highly sensitive people have the ability to process sensory stimuli in a different and unique way. Often they are intuitive, highly sensitive to the atmosphere and are able to read and estimate people. Floor uses this to her advantage in her singing and performing, better yet, she made an art form out if it (my personal believe). This explains partly why Floor is so overwhelmingly power full in her performance. Her talent, voice, technique and hard work is amplified by her highly developed sensitive side...(if you ask me)... and of course she is fueled by the enthusiasm of the Nightwish fans...
You are doing a damn good job. Listening to your expert comments is very enjoyable. Keep up!!
I thoroughly enjoy hearing a professional opinion of the music, pause away. If I wanted to hear the entirety of the music I would put on my CD set and listen.
Thanks for the support.
The studio version then goes into a beautiful seven or eight minutes of spoken word poetry with instrumental backing.... go have a listen, there is no limit to how epic Tuomas can get with these songs
Sidenote about Jukka (the drummer) he was suffering with total insomnia at that time, so probably had not slept much if at all.
The precision and above that, raw emotion and agression he put in at the appropriate times ... pretty awesome. The difference between him and Kai (the new drummer) taught me you can actually transfer quite a lot (or very little) emotion using an instrument I thought quite technical and binary.
Keep doing what you're doing. You are obviously well versed in music and your opinions and break downs are spot on. Great job I really enjoy your reactions and opinions.
Спасибо Вам за профессиональный комментарий!!! Очень полезное видео!!!
Those low humming notes in the beginning which cause a feeling of unease are something Howard Shore used in the Lord of the Rings soundtrack quite a lot and to great effect I might add... Love your reactions!
Loved Once as my fav album for long, then i bought Imaginaerium and the more i listened to it the more it crawled up to #1 place in my Fav Nightwish albums. Ligthning in a bottle
Once upon a time, there was a young man sinking in the rabbit hole of an endorphin need watching all kinds of reactions on Nightwish.
He has watched the most popular vocal coaches and voice teachers, but then there was noone who could fulfill his needs. He desperately watched garbage, annoying people with no real skill or commenting ability. He thought his live would end painfully, but then.... Then....
Out of nowhere, a new wizard bloke has appeared. Full of wisdom, knowledge, experience, who filled me with emotions I always longed for. Please feed me more my Lord and savior. 🙏❤️
Haha thank you so much for the kind words and support.
Jukka killed it this entire show just as he allways did. Still miss him very much even tho i also love Kai but the showmanship of Jukka with the stick spins and what nots was awesome
Yeah...you can tell how passionate he was about playing drums...probably what led to some of his insomnia issues. I think the thing with Kai is that he’s so technically good it doesn’t look like he’s doing anything when he’s doing ridiculous drum work.
Thanks dude. That was really good. I learned stuff again.
This is one of my favourites.
NW have lots and lots of songs I truly love but this is so, so underrated imo.
Glad I found you that day in the nightwish family group.
There's so much I learn from you about these songs.
Thanks for that. 🤗
My favorite reaction so far,your analysis makes the song sounds actually different, I don't know if that makes sense,but yes.. loved it.
Thanks for the support, appreciate it. Yeah glad I can provide a different perspective to some other reactors.
@@ChaseCarneson that "exhausted" look over how creative it is,is priceless. Can't wait for the reactions on the new album.... especially "Shoemaker",i guess we have a long way to go
Man, your technical insight is fantastic! I've been listening to Nightwish for 10 years, but I've learned so much thanks to you, just in the few videos you've done of their songs. The Poet and the Pendulum will blow your mind!
Thanks for the support, appreciate it.
Pipe dreams, I know, but you would make the ideal person to interview Nightwish, especially Tuomas. I reckon he would appreciate your insight, and the fact that you seem to 'get him'.
Maybe one day. That would be loads of fun
I want to echo many of the comments below. You have become my favorite "reactor" because you analyse and teach as well as "fan boy" out. Sam Johnson is similar for voice only. Both of you are informative, fun, and seem to just really enjoy making these videos. Keep them coming. You are great!!
I would like to add, it's like listening to music with a friend. I love the discussions. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the support. Lots more coming, I promise.
@@ChaseCarneson would you react to some Tool? I'm really not a metalhead but, obviously, there is some I really love. My favorites right now are NW, Tool, Jinger Heilung, (not really metal but..) and The Hu. Keep on and be safe.
Your analysis of Nightwish songs gives me an appreciation for them that I never had before. The first time I listened to Nightwish was when Storytime was released as a single, and whilst I loved that song I didn't "get" their other songs. You've completely changed that for me and I find myself loving them as a result of your videos. Thank you!
Honestly, this means the world. Thank you for that.
Hey Chase,
thank you so much for your analysis. That you caught the creepy humming in the beginning is so crazy, I have not noticed that yet. And now it makes so much sense, the creepy stuff is all over that song, starting from the hum, over to the almost glockenspiel-like sound and then the creepy picked violin part. Also fits the lyrics.
I usually see myself as someone who picks up on composition things but you really give me a completely new picture of every song, so thank you so much for that!
Can't wait to see you pick apart "Poet and the Pendulum" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."
Thank you so much for the support. Means the world.
"They've turned a breakdown into a verse.....'course they have..!" Haha..I loved that..🤣
Chase..you're great..keep up the amazing reactions...I love them..!!
I sensed a floorgasm once or twice too ..🤣👏👏👏
Yeah for sure there were a few. Thanks for the support! Much more coming soon.
@@ChaseCarneson look forward to them..😊👍
Chase Carneson, It would be so cool if you could react to a full concert. Maybe do two songs from the concert in one sitting, and pick up where we left off another time, and so on. I also really want to hear your reaction to "The Greatest Show on Earth" , as it is a phenomenal piece of music, I hope you take this request into consideration. Love listening to your knowledge of music that you pick up on their many amazing techniques in each of the Nightwish compositions. Cheers.
That's actually a really good idea.