Ive seen PAN last week in the digital concert. They all performed the song flawless, but you could hear a very big SIGH at the end of the song and see them thinking: you BLOODY Tuomas... it was so difficult to play for them 😂
According to Tuomas, the song is the “mother of all Nightwish songs,” about himself and how he wants people to remember him as when he passes away. Before he wrote "The Poet and The Pendulum", he said "This is the most personal song I’ve ever written. My testimony for the whole world. With this song I want to apologise everyone who deserves my apology. It also makes an “I don’t care” -statement to them who deserve it. The song is also about what Nightwish means and has meant to me. It’s all, without it I’m dead. I have created it and it has created me. When I pass away, this song’s lyrics are of what I wish to be remembered. An Ocean Soul."
Thomas has to be one of the most talented musicians, composers, & whatever else he does with Nightwish, that I have had the privilege to listen to in my 63 years! I have been listening to rock, heavy metal, classical, jazz, music from the 20' to 50's, my whole life....as my late father not only listened to this music, he encouraged us to explore whatever type of music that we wanted to...and he never said "no" to whatever we chose! In fact he took me to my first rock concert when I was just 14....Elton John....before he had become a Super Star! My father was actually a bigger fan of his than any of us...he just loved his music. I know if he was still alive he would have enjoyed Nightwish...and he would have been smitten by Floor!!! Who could blame him...!!!
Very personal to Tuomas indeed. Many theories about the actual meaning. As always Tuomas only tells us that the song means to you what the song means to you. Many say something like "it is a suicide note for letting his parents down". But I have a different theory. Tuomas has issues with the fact that growing up requires losing your innocence. So in order to grow up he had to let go of his inner child (and innocence).I feel this song is about Tuomas "killing" his inner child in order to move on in life.
@@asenka11 While I certainly look forward to more Nightwish reactions, I'd also like to suggest a track that will blow your mind:ruclips.net/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/видео.html Woman's Song by Lzzy Hale from Halestorm and The Hu, a Mongolian band that will most certainly rock your world. Whether you react to it or not, you should check it out.
@@asenka11 Anastasia well done,just another reminder that your missing some really amazing songs still from Wacken 2013 : Song of Myself,Bless The Child,Dark Chest of Wonders,Nemo,Last Ride of The Day and Wish I Had An Angel
Tuomas shows off his genius in this song, he manages to incorporate not one, but two Shakespeare quotes: If you read this line remember not the hand that wrote it (Sonnet 71) I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you (Sonnet 72)
If Floor leavs Nightwish, Toumas says..... There is never going to be a Nightwish again. Let us all be thankful for Floor and pray to the Valkyry Universe that she never does anything else. She is Toumas perfect instrument to express his compositions. Much Love
"If Floor leaves Nightwish". Floor's literally own words just recent: "they will have to carry me out of Nightwish". So don't worry, she's going nowhere. She's at home with Tuomas and Tuomas is at home with Floor.
I hope that Floor continues to do "anything else". It seems NW has found a nice cadence of releasing new albums that allows their members to explore other projects and release their artistic energy. (Auri, Brother Firetribe, Wintersun, Floor's solo stuff) Arjen Luccassen is working on a new Stare One album (the more guitar heavy cousin of Ayreon). Floor is busy with Joost van den Broek (former After Forever & Arjen's right hand). I wouldn't be surprised if our dear queen would be heavily involved in that album.
In the last members stream on RUclips someone had written in the chat: "Floor, please never leave Nightwish". Her immediate reaction was: "Oh God, no, i do not do this!".
as you said, NW is a perfect storm, they are all masters of their chosen field, together they take it to the next level...........we are so going to miss Marco
the perfect match, awesome music,vocals,story and emotions. all in one package...thanx for your reaction. enjoy in russia. greets from the netherlands.
I love how she just stands there with her arms spread out. I think she looks Regal and also love the way she moves her arms to the beat. One of the best guitar slots I've heard
Gosh, I love this song so much ❤️ . South Pacific Nightwish Army reporting : thanks for this great reaction Anastasia, already waiting for the cover 😁 ❤️ 👋
Musically this song hits a couple times, but the big hit is emotionally. Especially when you learn the lyrics and story behind it...P.S. never try to predict what NightWish will do, it's like Tuomas reads your mind and says "nope, not yet." And can we give credit to Emppu for never being show off or over doing a solo, he always seems to give just what is needed..class, skill and talent
This is very beautiful song !!! For me , seeing sad Emppu was bit much...but never the less , he's guitar solo was very controlled and beautiful !!! Thank You Anastasia !!!! NWSU
The song is one of my favorites but personally I sum in up with two lyrics from the song: "Every thought the music I write Every WISH for the NIGHT." As others have said it's about Tuomas, and how he wants the legacy of the band to BE the band that he's put so much into. He wants people to focus on and remember the music and not the people. And honestly doing so has worked out pretty well - people come and go, but the quality remains high, and the music endures.
Totally agree with you about 'this is the best ever, no this is the best ever...' I feel exactly the same. This is now my favourite Nightwish performance, until I listen to the next one! Such a strong performance, although it is slightly held back due, I believe, to the subject matter. Even Emppu was more reserved. But then that's what the song required. As Nightwish show frequently, sometimes less is more.I don't know of any other performer or group of whom I have so many favourite songs. Most others I just have the one or two, but with Nightwish it's almost them all. They are unique. And another insightful, animated, engaging and uplifting reaction.
Emppu has the rare ability to get as much out of one note as some can get out of several bars, in the same way as David Gilmour, coupled with an abilty to play insanely fast riffs where appropriate, more like EVH - but he always plays what serves the song best.
@@phillee2814 Yup, totally agree about the comparison with David Gilmour. The tone Emppu extracts from his guitar is gorgeous, perfect, even. And when Emppu comes in with that riff towards the end, backed up by Marko and Troy...what a groove!
I would definitely be interested in seeing you cover this song. I have listened to your music and have enjoyed it. I think you have a good voice for this song.
Nightwish Army 1st Recon Brigade West Virginia and Luna's Lunatics here ...One of my favorite Nightwish songs of all time .and your reaction is of course epic
Like a sportsteam. One talent doesn’t get you very far. But when the whole team is talented… Great reaction again and fortunately Nightwish is a harmless addiction 🥳
Hello Anastasia. Great to see you again. I look forward to checking out Romeo & Juliet. Also look forward to you covering this song. This is a very emotional and personal song for Tuomas. The small child's voice represents Tuomas speaking. When asked what this song was about "Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him..." Notice the small boy on the screen reaching out to the flying swans on the screen. The swan is the guide to the afterlife in Finnish mythology. He is reaching out to implore them to take him with to the other side. A beautiful song filled with sadness from an unfulfilled destiny. Dead Boy's Poem (the spoken words) "If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it Remember only the verse, songmaker's cry the one without tears For I've given this its strength and it has become my only strength. Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality where being wanted became a thrill I never knew The sweet piano writing down my life" "Teach me passion for I fear it's gone Show me love, hold the lorn So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me I'm sorry Time will tell (this bitter farewell) I live no more to shame nor me nor you And you... I wish I didn't feel for you anymore..." A Lonely Soul An Ocean Soul
When you end listening to a Nightwish with a smile, you've experienced a Floorgasm. By the way I did listen to "Romeo&Juliet" and loved it. I loved you take on "Ave Maria", that was sooo cool with classic meets rock. Keep it up young lady .
This song is a masterpiece in showcase what makes Nightwish such a great band. Integration with Quotes from Shakespear, but also playing with the setup, like when the bass drums come in, dynamics, unexpected elements (voice of the boy), etc. Also sometimes less is more, so a reduction to one instrument at a certain time within the song is crucial. I hope this will be still a source of inspiration for you. Keep on going, either with your own journey and your reviews,
as always i love watching you .not to much comment with to much technical terms even you are a singer. just enough stopping without being annoughing. my fav reactor .you only missed the end when the audience shouting floor floor floor
Hello Anastasia 😊 I have just watched a handful of your Nightwish reactions and I am happy to see you recognize this band is full of extremely gifted artists. And you're right about the "perfect storm" that is the combination of these specific people. I firmly believe the magic of Tuomas would never have been fully realized if he had not asked Floor to join Nightwish. Marko is leading-man talent by himself. Add him to Tuomas and Floor and this really is not a fair fight for the rest of the music world. Throw in Emppu---the onstage glue---and Troy's mastery of rarely encountered instruments and sounds. Well...only Nightwish does this. Thanks for the videos Anastasia. I look forward to finding your cover of Dead Boy's Poem.
Great reaction, Anastasia! This is a very personal song to Tuomas with pretty dark and intense lyrics. There is no 'the best ever'. Neither is there 'the worst ever'. Because there is no one in the world eligible to determine and write the rules for what is best or worst.
Take notice how serious he is on the solo Its a very serious song an Emmpu plays it as such. And yes the lyrics are always the most important part of any Nw Song
There are those books that are worth re-reading over and over and this is definitely one of them. Your comments are a joy to watch. I just think you can get even more out of it if you understand what the poem is about, because then you also see why Floor (and the band) choose the tone and singing style to tell the story. You can also notice the cross references and themes that appear in earlier or later lyrics. Now each song remains too much on its own.
Have you watched the virtual show last weekend? She absolutely killed it specially the 2nd night. I missed Marko, but in some songs FLOOR just went and did his parts on top of hers like it's nothing.
Anastasia...I appreciate your drive and determination; as well as, your talent. I know things are not easy, but I am wishing you 'all the best' for you and your career. Good luck always... you have earned it!
"Perfect Storm", "The best ever", absolutely perfect! You will get the story from the Nightwish Army, Floors range of emotions and sounds, several different voices, she really explores the song and opens it up for us to enjoy. Tuomas is "Highly sensitive", as also is Floor, their empathic combination is magic. Marco and Troy jamming away, wonderful.
This is the only song where Emppu is serious... Have you seen picture of Jukka Koskelainen? He's now the tallest member of Nightwish, LOL! He's Born in this same city that I live now, that was a surprise when I checked the info 😄
@@Jutubowiec1 Yes he's session bassist and propably does Wintersun too. As Marko has(had?) Tarot, singed in Northern Kings and Raskasta Joulua-projects. Well see how deep NW takes Jukka and do the band chemistry works? Floor and Troy were only session members...
@@rudolfo963 ehh, no. I just shortened it a bit. If you are such a stickler, let me write out her entire (relevant) lines : "... so i might cover this one, because this... vocally this is not necessarily the most, like, screamy very challenging song". After which i said "wait until the end", as that belt is..well.. challenging :)
Ana....Nice reaction, thank you. My favorite NW video, vocals, lyrics, music, lighting everything is perfect. You have a good ear. Floor has had " Lieder " ( singing with just a piano plays ) training.
I am glad you back to checking the Nightwish, you should totally check out Floor's RUclips channel, she has lots of covers and explains her voice techniques there. There is only 1 Floor, nobody should ever set their goals that high, like me taking up basketball. I might be really good at basketball, play really well, better than most even. I will never be as good at basketball as Michael Jordan was, but watching him play and understanding what makes him great, with lot of practice, can make me so much better. Nice reaction.
Tuomas has such a fabulous way of telling stories with his music and lyrics....it's like he can put emotions and feelings into a song that everyone can understand! Even his songs with more of a heavy metal vibe are amazingly emotional! Like the first time I heard "I want my Tears Back!"brought memories of a relationship that I had with a woman in the 1990's! You need to react to two of Nightwish earlier songs, " Walking In The Air" and "Sleeping Sun" ( Sleeping Sun" from Tampere Finland, 2015 Live.). You could cover both of them too! Oh...please react to "Elan".... has the sound of an Irish Pub drinking song!! It is awesome!
English is not my first language vut lyrics are for me just as importansm especially with Nightwish. I cry everytime I hear this song, from the first time.
Can I suggest "Song of myself (live at Wacken 2013)", "Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean (live at Buenos Aires)", maybe "Alpenglow (live from Wembley)" or if you're really want to tease Marko's voice and a brilliant Emppu's guitar solo you can do "High Hopes (Pink Floyd cover)"? Cheeeeeers!!!!
Hate to tell you, but you'll miss them in Russia, their St. Petersburg and Moscow dates are in September, and they'll be in Mexico and a few South American countries from October 12-24. But go to Finland anyway, if you can. :-) Of all the places I have yet to visit, Finland is #1 on my list!
agree with your feeling on this song. This version is my top 1 ;). try "devil and the deep dark ocean". soon the incredible cover of High hopes on your channel ?
Great, great reaction 👍👌👍👌 I don't know for sure if you already did The Poet And The Pendulum Live Wembley. If not please react to that masterpeace and check the lyrics before it's very intens. Greetings from the Netherlands and stay healthy ❤
Very cool you're reacting to this one. It's a bit underrated, not many people reacting to this one on youtube as others :3 Jup, she did it again. Floor starts singing and voila, goosbumpt
Yes, P,s do cover from this song Anastasia. And about you going home for a month. Nice, maybe you should visit Finland and go see NW museum at their home city. I can't wait to hear your version of this. You could speed up the first section especially if you won't put that spoken part in there at all. Last part is faster, so if that also will speed up it might get trickier. Keep last part as is, speed first part and try if it works. If not, do like normal speed. P.S almost all NW songs are journeys, not like normal songs with start brigde and solo then ending.
This album was the beginning of Toumas dream and his dream ends brutally 2005 with the "End of Era" temporary. Anett can`t give his dream back. His dream came back with Floor in 2012.
Can't wait to hear you cover this song. Absolutely loved your reaction. This is one of my favorite songs. The oy thing Floor can't do is sing badly. 😜 Can you please react to Nightwish Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean and Slaying The Dreamer both from Buenos Aries 2018.😊 Ps. Loved Romeo and Juliette.
Just curious Anastasia, did you watch & listen last weekend to the special virtual live concert of Nightwish ("A night with Nightwish at the Islanders Arms")? And if you did, what is your opinion?
@@asenka11 - it was recorded but only available for 48 hours for the ones who bought tickets. However it is expected a DVD and Bluray disc will become available in the (near) future. Too bad you missed it, the two concerts were really great despite the lack of direct audience feedback because everyone was watching from home. More than 150.000 watched them live by internet streaming
Como fan de NW desde febrero de este año...sí ,no sé como no los he escuchado antes!!! Te recomiendo que si quieres una canción "journey" la próxima sea Poet and the pendulum oficial live donde puedes habilitar subtítulos. Eso sí es altamente recomendable (creo que es imperativo) revisar la historia detrás de la canción en google y tener a un costado la letra.(historia canción referida Tarja-NW-Tuomas ). Prepárate es increíble. saludos desde Chile de un new NW fan.
Anastasia; Another Great Reaction!!! I hope at the future you will "need" the lyrics for react master-pieces of Nightwish same this song; for example; "The Poet And The Pendolum", "The Greatest Show On Earth" because your analysis for sure will be "incomplete"
Doesn’t “piano singing” come from Italian? I think it means “singing lightly”, nothing to do with he actual instrument Pianoforte. Piano as in the dynamics signs on the score, piano, mezzopiano, mezzo forte e forte (p, mp, mf, f). What I love about Floor (and Marcela Bovio) is that they use he full range of dynamics, from pianissimo to forte/fortissimo, while many of the opera singers I’ve worked with only have a range that goes from mezzoforte to forte/fortissimo.
Oh yes that’s right. We use both terms, they sound the same in English but very different in Russian and mean different things. I should’ve been more descriptive
I've said this before, Floor is the best teller of Tuomas's tales.
the merryl streep of metal.
Floor brings Toumas Tales to Alive
You are so right. I really love Tarja but Floor tells the tale, she draws tears...
Floor embodies the compositions of Tuomas.
Ive seen PAN last week in the digital concert. They all performed the song flawless, but you could hear a very big SIGH at the end of the song and see them thinking: you BLOODY Tuomas... it was so difficult to play for them 😂
According to Tuomas, the song is the “mother of all Nightwish songs,” about himself and how he wants people to remember him as when he passes away. Before he wrote "The Poet and The Pendulum", he said "This is the most personal song I’ve ever written. My testimony for the whole world. With this song I want to apologise everyone who deserves my apology. It also makes an “I don’t care” -statement to them who deserve it. The song is also about what Nightwish means and has meant to me. It’s all, without it I’m dead. I have created it and it has created me. When I pass away, this song’s lyrics are of what I wish to be remembered. An Ocean Soul."
At the end of Friday's show when Tuomas was hugging Jukka I thought that he was trying really hard not to cry. Clearly NightWish means a lot to him.
@@tatw167 Well, Tuomas just had gotten proven that his music could survive another lineup shift, as well as being online.
Thomas has to be one of the most talented musicians, composers, & whatever else he does with Nightwish, that I have had the privilege to listen to in my 63 years! I have been listening to rock, heavy metal, classical, jazz, music from the 20' to 50's, my whole life....as my late father not only listened to this music, he encouraged us to explore whatever type of music that we wanted to...and he never said "no" to whatever we chose! In fact he took me to my first rock concert when I was just 14....Elton John....before he had become a Super Star! My father was actually a bigger fan of his than any of us...he just loved his music. I know if he was still alive he would have enjoyed Nightwish...and he would have been smitten by Floor!!! Who could blame him...!!!
Very personal to Tuomas indeed. Many theories about the actual meaning. As always Tuomas only tells us that the song means to you what the song means to you.
Many say something like "it is a suicide note for letting his parents down". But I have a different theory. Tuomas has issues with the fact that growing up requires losing your innocence. So in order to grow up he had to let go of his inner child (and innocence).I feel this song is about Tuomas "killing" his inner child in order to move on in life.
@@tatw167 Yes that was so raw, so deep and to genuine! I got tears in my eyes when I saw that emotional hug! T^T It was beautiful!
In Nightwish songs, when "the boy" is mentioned it is a reference to "Tuomas".
Her presence alone is so breathtaking and majestic... It's not fair 🤣
Journey and Destination. I like that. Great reaction as always.
Pls wear that dress in your next cover!... Floor wore hers in Oblivion and it was absolutely the definition of "Beautiful Goddess"
And you're the perfect storm of reactor and musician to be able to articulate the NW experience! Thank you Anastasia!
Aww thank you so much❤️❤️❤️
@@asenka11 While I certainly look forward to more Nightwish reactions, I'd also like to suggest a track that will blow your mind:ruclips.net/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/видео.html Woman's Song by Lzzy Hale from Halestorm and The Hu, a Mongolian band that will most certainly rock your world. Whether you react to it or not, you should check it out.
@@asenka11 Anastasia well done,just another reminder that your missing some really amazing songs still from Wacken 2013 : Song of Myself,Bless The Child,Dark Chest of Wonders,Nemo,Last Ride of The Day and Wish I Had An Angel
Tuomas shows off his genius in this song, he manages to incorporate not one, but two Shakespeare quotes: If you read this line remember not the hand that wrote it (Sonnet 71)
I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you (Sonnet 72)
The entire Wishmaster album is like... half Shakespeare lyrically.
If Floor leavs Nightwish, Toumas says..... There is never going to be a Nightwish again.
Let us all be thankful for Floor and pray to the Valkyry Universe that she never does anything else. She is Toumas perfect instrument to express his compositions.
Much Love
"If Floor leaves Nightwish". Floor's literally own words just recent: "they will have to carry me out of Nightwish". So don't worry, she's going nowhere. She's at home with Tuomas and Tuomas is at home with Floor.
I hope that Floor continues to do "anything else". It seems NW has found a nice cadence of releasing new albums that allows their members to explore other projects and release their artistic energy. (Auri, Brother Firetribe, Wintersun, Floor's solo stuff)
Arjen Luccassen is working on a new Stare One album (the more guitar heavy cousin of Ayreon). Floor is busy with Joost van den Broek (former After Forever & Arjen's right hand). I wouldn't be surprised if our dear queen would be heavily involved in that album.
In the last members stream on RUclips someone had written in the chat: "Floor, please never leave Nightwish". Her immediate reaction was: "Oh God, no, i do not do this!".
@@oliverdonder7616 Thank you Oliver for giving this information!
@@Harolddespui They are musical twins, "joined at the hip"
Nightwish doesn't "play songs for you" they take you on a new journey...every song. And its ALWAYS different. I love them.
"Hopefully we've got him back..." is the sentence I liked most.
Love your reactions so much Anastasia. Love you too ❤
Her voice on this one sounds like an angel i teard up a little pretty and powerfull
Another reactor to Nightwish said, "They're like gods... with instruments."
as you said, NW is a perfect storm, they are all masters of their chosen field, together they take it to the next level...........we are so going to miss Marco
Missing Maco is a massive understatement I hope and Pray for his healthy return
the perfect match, awesome music,vocals,story and emotions. all in one package...thanx for your reaction. enjoy in russia. greets from the netherlands.
Great song and great reaction. Guaranteed Nightwish. Thank you Anastasia.
Great reaction as always Anastasia. The perfect storm of a band. I couldn't agree more.
Great reaction 👍👍to this Beautiful song 😊
Thanks for doing my favorite Nightwish song❣️
Floor brings Toumas Tales to a Live
I love how she just stands there with her arms spread out. I think she looks Regal and also love the way she moves her arms to the beat. One of the best guitar slots I've heard
Gosh, I love this song so much ❤️ . South Pacific Nightwish Army reporting : thanks for this great reaction Anastasia, already waiting for the cover 😁 ❤️ 👋
On it!!! Thank you for your support guys❤️
Musically this song hits a couple times, but the big hit is emotionally. Especially when you learn the lyrics and story behind it...P.S. never try to predict what NightWish will do, it's like Tuomas reads your mind and says "nope, not yet." And can we give credit to Emppu for never being show off or over doing a solo, he always seems to give just what is needed..class, skill and talent
I LOVE your enthusiasm and joy at new music and compositions. Tuomas' music is perfect for you. Welcome to the Nightwish Army.
Got to say, this is one of the few reactions (at this point.... 2021) that really felt it maybe is the first time hearing reaction. Thank you.
This is very beautiful song !!! For me , seeing sad Emppu was bit much...but never the less , he's guitar solo was very controlled and beautiful !!! Thank You Anastasia !!!! NWSU
You gave your total admiration for Nightwish and Floor. I agree with you. I am curious if I shall ever can hear your cover. Stay healthy dear lady.
You are very precious thank you for your reactions.
was a long weekend, just realized its wednesday, but ty for the reaction
The song is one of my favorites but personally I sum in up with two lyrics from the song:
"Every thought the music I write
Every WISH for the NIGHT."
As others have said it's about Tuomas, and how he wants the legacy of the band to BE the band that he's put so much into. He wants people to focus on and remember the music and not the people. And honestly doing so has worked out pretty well - people come and go, but the quality remains high, and the music endures.
This is my favorite song.
Love how you explain and how you describe the storytelling like reading a book!
One of my absolute favorites, and very personal.
Anastasia, Yes definitely do a cover. This is well in your wheel house. I have no doubt that you'll nail it.❤😎👍
Thank you so much
Totally agree with you about 'this is the best ever, no this is the best ever...' I feel exactly the same. This is now my favourite Nightwish performance, until I listen to the next one! Such a strong performance, although it is slightly held back due, I believe, to the subject matter. Even Emppu was more reserved. But then that's what the song required. As Nightwish show frequently, sometimes less is more.I don't know of any other performer or group of whom I have so many favourite songs. Most others I just have the one or two, but with Nightwish it's almost them all. They are unique. And another insightful, animated, engaging and uplifting reaction.
Emppu has the rare ability to get as much out of one note as some can get out of several bars, in the same way as David Gilmour, coupled with an abilty to play insanely fast riffs where appropriate, more like EVH - but he always plays what serves the song best.
@@phillee2814 Yup, totally agree about the comparison with David Gilmour. The tone Emppu extracts from his guitar is gorgeous, perfect, even. And when Emppu comes in with that riff towards the end, backed up by Marko and Troy...what a groove!
I really appreciate your take on this great song...you're awesome, thanks! 👍🎶🎵💖
I would definitely be interested in seeing you cover this song. I have listened to your music and have enjoyed it. I think you have a good voice for this song.
Thank you ❤️
One of my favorites and you seemed to understand it. Great reaction! Looking forward to that cover.
Nightwish Army 1st Recon Brigade West Virginia and Luna's Lunatics here ...One of my favorite Nightwish songs of all time .and your reaction is of course epic
Like a sportsteam. One talent doesn’t get you very far. But when the whole team is talented…
Great reaction again and fortunately Nightwish is a harmless addiction 🥳
Hello Anastasia. Great to see you again. I look forward to checking out Romeo & Juliet. Also look forward to you covering this song.
This is a very emotional and personal song for Tuomas. The small child's voice represents Tuomas speaking. When asked what this song was about "Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him..." Notice the small boy on the screen reaching out to the flying swans on the screen. The swan is the guide to the afterlife in Finnish mythology. He is reaching out to implore them to take him with to the other side. A beautiful song filled with sadness from an unfulfilled destiny.
Dead Boy's Poem (the spoken words)
"If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it
Remember only the verse, songmaker's cry the one without tears
For I've given this its strength and it has become my only strength.
Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality
where being wanted became a thrill I never knew
The sweet piano writing down my life"
"Teach me passion for I fear it's gone
Show me love, hold the lorn
So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me
I'm sorry
Time will tell (this bitter farewell)
I live no more to shame nor me nor you
And you... I wish I didn't feel for you anymore..."
A Lonely Soul
An Ocean Soul
I love your reactions and comments, it's amazing that you love both Floor in Nightwish and the band Sabaton where her husband Hannes play the drums.
Always enjoy your reactions and your insights. Great job! I think you’d really enjoy Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean from this same Buenos Aires show.
When you end listening to a Nightwish with a smile, you've experienced a Floorgasm. By the way I did listen to "Romeo&Juliet" and loved it. I loved you take on "Ave Maria", that was sooo cool with classic meets rock. Keep it up young lady .
The high part in the ending gives me chills every time. It's my favorite Floor performance.
Can't wait for that cover!!
One thing that's nice with Nightwish, each song is better than all the others!
This song is a masterpiece in showcase what makes Nightwish such a great band. Integration with Quotes from Shakespear, but also playing with the setup, like when the bass drums come in, dynamics, unexpected elements (voice of the boy), etc. Also sometimes less is more, so a reduction to one instrument at a certain time within the song is crucial.
I hope this will be still a source of inspiration for you.
Keep on going, either with your own journey and your reviews,
looking forward to your cover of this gem :)
I really love your reactions!
This is in the TOP 5
the best performance of the best song from wishmaster
as always i love watching you .not to much comment with to much technical terms even you are a singer.
just enough stopping without being annoughing.
my fav reactor .you only missed the end when the audience shouting
floor floor floor
Aww thank you so much!
Empuu playes his signature EV-1 wich is based off of the ESP Horizon
Hello Anastasia 😊 I have just watched a handful of your Nightwish reactions and I am happy to see you recognize this band is full of extremely gifted artists. And you're right about the "perfect storm" that is the combination of these specific people. I firmly believe the magic of Tuomas would never have been fully realized if he had not asked Floor to join Nightwish. Marko is leading-man talent by himself. Add him to Tuomas and Floor and this really is not a fair fight for the rest of the music world. Throw in Emppu---the onstage glue---and Troy's mastery of rarely encountered instruments and sounds. Well...only Nightwish does this. Thanks for the videos Anastasia. I look forward to finding your cover of Dead Boy's Poem.
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We Were Here
Needed this today to cheer myself up abit, had to put down my dog today
Oh nooo:( he is in a doggy heaven now❤️❤️❤️
So sorry. They always take a piece of your heart when they leave us.
оу, а кавер то было бы интересно послушать, Анастасия)
Сделаем:)
Stop by in the Netherlands 😁 ❤️
Haha maybe:)
@@asenka11 You will love it...
Great reaction, Anastasia! This is a very personal song to Tuomas with pretty dark and intense lyrics.
There is no 'the best ever'. Neither is there 'the worst ever'. Because there is no one in the world eligible to determine and write the rules for what is best or worst.
Take notice how serious he is on the solo Its a very serious song an Emmpu plays it as such. And yes the lyrics are always the most important part of any Nw Song
NIGHTWISH - Slaying The Dreamer - Live In Buenos Aires (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)
There are those books that are worth re-reading over and over and this is definitely one of them. Your comments are a joy to watch. I just think you can get even more out of it if you understand what the poem is about, because then you also see why Floor (and the band) choose the tone and singing style to tell the story. You can also notice the cross references and themes that appear in earlier or later lyrics. Now each song remains too much on its own.
Have you watched the virtual show last weekend?
She absolutely killed it specially the 2nd night. I missed Marko, but in some songs FLOOR just went and did his parts on top of hers like it's nothing.
I worked straight through the whole weekend unfortunately:(
@@asenka11 Oh well I'm sure they will release some of it eventually on their official channel ;-)
Amazing! I ❤ ur reactions!! Next: Seven days to the wolves!!!!
I love this song with Floor singing it. But I love it with Tarja, too! You should definately check it out!
Anastasia...I appreciate your drive and determination; as well as, your talent. I know things are not easy, but I am wishing you 'all the best' for you and your career.
Good luck always... you have earned it!
This means a lot thank you ❤️
"Perfect Storm", "The best ever", absolutely perfect!
You will get the story from the Nightwish Army,
Floors range of emotions and sounds, several different voices,
she really explores the song and opens it up for us to enjoy.
Tuomas is "Highly sensitive", as also is Floor, their empathic combination is magic.
Marco and Troy jamming away, wonderful.
Swan is Finish national bird .. (fun fact).
This is the only song where Emppu is serious...
Have you seen picture of Jukka Koskelainen? He's now the tallest member of Nightwish, LOL!
He's Born in this same city that I live now, that was a surprise when I checked the info 😄
I thought he's session musician? He is member of Wintersun still?
@@Jutubowiec1 Yes he's session bassist and propably does Wintersun too. As Marko has(had?) Tarot, singed in Northern Kings and Raskasta Joulua-projects.
Well see how deep NW takes Jukka and do the band chemistry works? Floor and Troy were only session members...
9:15 "i might cover this because vocally this isn't the most challenging song".
Listen to the ending before you say that :D
You might want to listen to that part again because she said something a bit different from how you interpreted it.
@@rudolfo963 ehh, no. I just shortened it a bit. If you are such a stickler, let me write out her entire (relevant) lines : "... so i might cover this one, because this... vocally this is not necessarily the most, like, screamy very challenging song".
After which i said "wait until the end", as that belt is..well.. challenging :)
10:46 that gasp
Ana....Nice reaction, thank you. My favorite NW video, vocals, lyrics, music, lighting everything is perfect. You have a good ear. Floor has had " Lieder " ( singing with just a piano plays ) training.
You're RIGHT!!! ;-}
I am glad you back to checking the Nightwish, you should totally check out Floor's RUclips channel, she has lots of covers and explains her voice techniques there. There is only 1 Floor, nobody should ever set their goals that high, like me taking up basketball. I might be really good at basketball, play really well, better than most even. I will never be as good at basketball as Michael Jordan was, but watching him play and understanding what makes him great, with lot of practice, can make me so much better. Nice reaction.
I would love to hear you do this song. Every time I hear the lyrics my heart melts
rrRRRRRRrrrrr :). Nice, thanks. And song is epic too.
Tuomas has such a fabulous way of telling stories with his music and lyrics....it's like he can put emotions and feelings into a song that everyone can understand! Even his songs with more of a heavy metal vibe are amazingly emotional! Like the first time I heard "I want my Tears Back!"brought memories of a relationship that I had with a woman in the 1990's!
You need to react to two of Nightwish earlier songs, " Walking In The Air" and "Sleeping Sun" ( Sleeping Sun" from Tampere Finland, 2015 Live.). You could cover both of them too! Oh...please react to "Elan".... has the sound of an Irish Pub drinking song!! It is awesome!
Great reaction again! I think your voice could fit sooooo good with your voice! (Waiting for a cool cover pretty please?)
Lmao, I wrote that before you said that you could cover it
I seem to have noticed that quite often Empuu's guitar solos emphasize the vocal lines and repeat and expland the melodies.
English is not my first language vut lyrics are for me just as importansm especially with Nightwish. I cry everytime I hear this song, from the first time.
Can I suggest "Song of myself (live at Wacken 2013)", "Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean (live at Buenos Aires)", maybe "Alpenglow (live from Wembley)" or if you're really want to tease Marko's voice and a brilliant Emppu's guitar solo you can do "High Hopes (Pink Floyd cover)"? Cheeeeeers!!!!
Please react to The Poet and The Pendulum, it's one of their best songs...
Hate to tell you, but you'll miss them in Russia, their St. Petersburg and Moscow dates are in September, and they'll be in Mexico and a few South American countries from October 12-24.
But go to Finland anyway, if you can. :-) Of all the places I have yet to visit, Finland is #1 on my list!
Next will it be SACRAMENT OF WILDERNESS, SLAYING THE DREAMER, 10TH MAN DOWN, ELVENJIG AND ELVENPATH, DEVIL AND THE DEEP DARK OCEAN or the others?
Or, as Tarja used to say : "... and the bath under my bare feet. The Elvenbath!"
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agree with your feeling on this song. This version is my top 1 ;). try "devil and the deep dark ocean". soon the incredible cover of High hopes on your channel ?
Great, great reaction 👍👌👍👌
I don't know for sure if you already did The Poet And The Pendulum Live Wembley.
If not please react to that masterpeace and check the lyrics before it's very intens.
Greetings from the Netherlands and stay healthy ❤
On my list:)
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Very cool you're reacting to this one. It's a bit underrated, not many people reacting to this one on youtube as others :3 Jup, she did it again. Floor starts singing and voila, goosbumpt
Yes, P,s do cover from this song Anastasia. And about you going home for a month. Nice, maybe you should visit Finland and go see NW museum at their home city. I can't wait to hear your version of this. You could speed up the first section especially if you won't put that spoken part in there at all. Last part is faster, so if that also will speed up it might get trickier. Keep last part as is, speed first part and try if it works. If not, do like normal speed.
P.S almost all NW songs are journeys, not like normal songs with start brigde and solo then ending.
This album was the beginning of Toumas dream and his dream ends brutally 2005 with the "End of Era" temporary. Anett can`t give his dream back. His dream came back with Floor in 2012.
Have you done Sleeping Sun yet? Speaking of beautiful songs.
Can't wait to hear you cover this song. Absolutely loved your reaction. This is one of my favorite songs. The oy thing Floor can't do is sing badly. 😜 Can you please react to Nightwish Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean and Slaying The Dreamer both from Buenos Aries 2018.😊
Ps. Loved Romeo and Juliette.
Thank you so much!❤️
Just curious Anastasia, did you watch & listen last weekend to the special virtual live concert of Nightwish ("A night with Nightwish at the Islanders Arms")? And if you did, what is your opinion?
I haven’t :(((( was it recorded?
I haven’t :(((( I always work straight through the entire weekend:( was it recorded?
@@asenka11 - it was recorded but only available for 48 hours for the ones who bought tickets. However it is expected a DVD and Bluray disc will become available in the (near) future. Too bad you missed it, the two concerts were really great despite the lack of direct audience feedback because everyone was watching from home. More than 150.000 watched them live by internet streaming
Como fan de NW desde febrero de este año...sí ,no sé como no los he escuchado antes!!! Te recomiendo que si quieres una canción "journey" la próxima sea Poet and the pendulum oficial live donde puedes habilitar subtítulos. Eso sí es altamente recomendable (creo que es imperativo) revisar la historia detrás de la canción en google y tener a un costado la letra.(historia canción referida Tarja-NW-Tuomas ). Prepárate es increíble. saludos desde Chile de un new NW fan.
Anastasia; Another Great Reaction!!!
I hope at the future you will "need" the lyrics for react master-pieces of Nightwish same this song; for example; "The Poet And The Pendolum", "The Greatest Show On Earth" because your analysis for sure will be "incomplete"
First!
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Doesn’t “piano singing” come from Italian? I think it means “singing lightly”, nothing to do with he actual instrument Pianoforte. Piano as in the dynamics signs on the score, piano, mezzopiano, mezzo forte e forte (p, mp, mf, f). What I love about Floor (and Marcela Bovio) is that they use he full range of dynamics, from pianissimo to forte/fortissimo, while many of the opera singers I’ve worked with only have a range that goes from mezzoforte to forte/fortissimo.
Oh yes that’s right. We use both terms, they sound the same in English but very different in Russian and mean different things. I should’ve been more descriptive