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Amanda, you will Love Floor's 2nd favorite NW song to perform : Nightwish - Bless the Child (Wacken 2013) ruclips.net/video/VTPXvE6o3LY/видео.html and just Floor & Troy : Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020 ruclips.net/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/видео.html best wishes ,thoughts and healing
I am glad to see you today! I was sending you prayers and good thoughts! I know it's been tough...but we are all out here for you!! Oh...and love this song!! I may not write stories, but I paint them! Each of my paintings tells a story...something that I hold dear!!
About 16 years ago give-or-take I was pretty well bottomed out : 40+ and just lost a marriage, three kids, home, and it seemed my professional career. All at the same time. Pretty much everything I'd defined as my identity. Fun times, right? Admittedly, I never quite got to the point of wanting to take my own life, but was perfectly okay with the thought of just giving up. Yet deciding to "power through", and with solid support from my brother, sister, and parents of course things *did* get better over time. Much, much better. That's the reason I'm subscribed to your channel. I can truly *identify*, and it seems a ton of other folks do too. Thanks for having this YT venue, this discourse, and for being open! And hey, it's also a lot of fun watching your reactions!
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Floor is the ultimate professional. Here she is hard at work…. Singing, stage presence, showmanship, all developed over the years. It didn’t happen by accident. Took decades of hard work and dedication to fine tune her natural god given talent. Best wishes always.
Everybody deserves Nightwish in their life 😍😍😍 Floor is like magical being, And yes Floor is seductive, but not on purpose, wich is even more beautiful. Floor always ends on a high note.
It's not just you, Amanda. Floor is a force of nature, and is easily amongst the greatest performers of all time. I love the fact you picked the live version from Wacken, as this one is almost like a dare or taunt when Floor sings it, as opposed to being pretty whimsical by the original singer Annette. Might just be me, but that main riff (speaking as a guitarist) is the most sinister sounding thing since Mr. Scary by Dokken, and it absolutely needed the vocal power to match it. And as for your reaction, you're exactly right. After the nightmare that was January for me, I dove headfirst back into my first love, which is music, and it's been incredibly therapeutic. Few things relieve stress quite like tearing through a solo at mach 8 on a half stack :-) Awesome as always, and definitely have a fan! If I ever manage to land the interview with Floor, I'll let you know. We've reviewed Ghost Love Score on The Metal Channel - my personal favorite from that show, and one of my all time favorite songs by anyone. Definitely recommend for a reaction video, even if it is THE most reacted to song on RUclips.
If you want a song about the wonder of childhood, I Want My Tears Back is a great choice. The Wacken version has a better mix musically, but the Buenos Aires version has a special level of crowd interaction.
You picked the right song to react to if you need some music to brighten your day. This song was inspired by the movie ‘the Snowman’. Tuomas explained: "How would it feel to take a midnight flight with a snowman through the most wondrous landscapes? The meaning of our very existence is created though stories, tales and imagination. They are at the very core of humanity."
So nice to see you back on Nightwish again, have missed your analysis and the feelings that Nightwish gives you. Hope to see you soon again. Take care of yourself!
The crux, to me, of this song is the line "the core of all life is a limitless chest of tales" Your life is your memories, and memories are not things that exist but are recreated every time you remember something that happened (so the science says currently). And because of that every time you tell a take, it can be slightly changed so the number of memories is limitless.
You said you needed some Nightwish energy and all I could think was here it comes. Energy, childhood innocence, soaring Floorgasms, and smiles all the way around. Glad you were able to groove and grin (and who doesn't find Empu's grinning face infectious). This tune is a constant part of my "upbeat workout" playlist on Spotify.
Glad to see that smile again after your difficult week, great that you have found another thing in life that brings you joy and draws a smile in the music and performances of Nightwish. You join a significant number of others for whom the band has that same effect.
I just wanted to say Amanda, you are the single most inspiring youtuber I have come across. So brave to share your stories and it´s great to be a part of this. The love you give to the world is immense. We all love you.
Tuomas made this song about a movie called the Snowman (1982) he said this "he song is about the 1982 animated movie The Snowman. Band leader Tuomas Holopainen told Metal Hammer magazine: "It's such cool stuff, and I think that 'Walking In The Air' is the best piece of music ever composed, so [I thought], 'let's do a remake of that'!"
@@MentalAmanda I watched the vlog that preceded this one. While there's no words I can lend that will change anything, I will say I understand, been through it, and that old expression about time healing all wounds is remarkably true. I'm confident that you will emerge stronger and wiser. You already recognize the cathartic nature of getting your feelings out; that's a huge start. Be well, hon. Bless you.
thank you so much for how you explain these phrases and lyrics, you are just beautiful ... just subscribed today and working through your reactions ... thank you
It was wonderful to see you feeling better. I know the past week was tough to get through but you made it and your smile is no less radiant with a glow that could light up a room. Be well.
Ha, ha - nice to see you again Amanda! You know what, after watching this video I thought to myself like this - I could turn the sound off completely and just watch your face, your movements, your eyes. And if I didn't hear the music, if I didn't hear your words, then - just by watching you - I would know that this song, this band, has given you so much joy, so much energy, that if you have any mountains in your area, you could easily move them with one hand. That's how this music works - I know that well myself. You are having a difficult day - listen to Nightwish! Feel their energy and pour their energy and joy onto yourself. It really helps! You are a young beautiful woman - I know, you have difficult days behind you, difficult moments. But - you have them behind you - there is a future ahead of you, a whole life ahead of you! And today depends only on you - all your future is in your hand! I believe that it will be a great future and that you will be happy - I wish it with all my heart, you deserve it like hell!
Amanda, I am really glad to see that youthful energy and happiness in you. It's as if a huge weight had been lifted from your shoulders. If your earlier reactions were an escape that spared you from having to think about something else, this one feels like you wanted to be here. You are definitely a very special person, and your strength is inspiring.
Hi Amanda! I like your NW reactions! And you have so right. Never lose the contact with your inner child. I also need to hear Nightwish sometimes. For me hearing Nightwish is like comming home. They are always so positive, they always smile, Floor is a real powerhouse, i love her voice and when i hear a song and she starts to sing - i'm gone. All my problems are gone and i'm in in this wonderful worlds what Nightwish and Tuomas create in the songs. I'm fighting Diablo, i'm closing all Oblivion gates, i rescue Sherry from all the zombies or the other monsters in Resident Evil, i look for treasure with Lara in the darkest dungeons or whatever. I also love when i'm really in in different games. I wish you a beautiful new week! Greetings from Vienna!
Nightwish is a great healer, if you get sad or depressed, put on some Nightwish, and it will bring out that bliss. The world can suck, but if you focus on the beauty and to good, it is there. When I went through my divorce, all I wanted to listen to was sad stuff and wallow in my misery, and I wish had known about Nightwish back then. It would have helped listening to positive and happy stuff, because yes darkness comes in every life but must find and embrace our joy when we can.
Welcome back Amanda 😃😃 So glad to see you back and that you have healed after such a difficult week. I will say that one thing I like to do is read over the messages and replies we have shared in recent months, it makes me feel good to know the rapport we have had and the positive effect I feel I've had on you, I look forward to that continuing. So glad to see you back.😊😊👍
This is a great song to remind you of your childhood innocence. Another song that I think you would love with what you are going through is Endless forms most Beautiful by Nightwish. It's a song that really reminds you of the wonder of the world and to appreciate it at every moment.
I’m very proud of you for staying strong, I’m a veteran of the first Gulf War,I suffer from PTSD and severe depression and it’s very hard for me to admit that I need help sometimes. The music of NIGHTWISH has saved me from committing suicide. Sleeping Sun is the song that stopped me. So never give up and never give in.
Glad to see you smiling again 💖. Just wanted to say your channel has brought me joy in my times of need, love your videos. They always make me smile and feel uplifted when I'm down. Thank you for giving so much love to the world 💖. BTW, I was just listening to Battle Beast (another great metal band from Finland), and their song 'Eden'. That's a pretty uplifting song, If you haven't heard it, I recommend it very much.
There's a song to lift anybody up. Lovely to see you smiling again :). In other news my first therapy session went really well on Friday, felt really empowered after it.
The best performance of my favourite song! After watching your previous video I genuinely thought that this would be the perfect reaction for you. So I am so pleased that you actually did it. Great to see that smile back.
I do love how you break down the lyrics that Tuomas pens. Always a little more than I have picked up. My journey into Nightwish was the music, the melodies, and the stage presence. And then I started listening to the words. That is something we don't do enough. We listen, but we don't hear. So now, I listen. In every day life. To conversations. To the words. So much is being said and we just don't take the time to understand what is being said.
Sorry I am late to seeing the past two videos. But seeing you smile after what you posted 4 days ago bring joy to my hear. Night wish, disturbed, and FFDP are my go to groups when I am dealing with my PTSD from the USMC. You are a strong person and that shines through in your videos! Please does see this as a plug but one thing I try to relay during my streams is “you are valuable and loved. If you need help there are plenty of people out there that would gladly do just that. Help, love, and compassion is only a reach away.” If you could not tell mental health is a huge thing to me and a struggle at the same time. I salute you!
I sometimes just alitle bit shocked by your ability to describe the psychic stuff so well! I mean, I'm really far from beeing tong-tied myself, but everything that you said about beeing in a shell, not letting the world in, viewing everything and everybody in it as a threat - OMG, that is so on point with me. Just thank you for existing really, the voices like yours sometimes one of the very few sourses of sanity in a collective madness of out existense. Keep it up ;)
Hello Amanda! Floor will energise you ;-) From our viewpoint, Emppu was pointing to you and grinning, hope you loved it too! Innocence, childhood, Tuomas is the Peter Pan. Alice did. The tale that reads you Caress the tales and they will dream you real. The magic is still there, we just have to see it. Our inner child. Thank you Floor! Halloween? Nightwish, Scaretale with Annette?
Nice to see you soldier on. It's important to try to do the things you should do if possible. So grade A❤️. Now I'm of to give blood for someone in need. It's satisfying to get the text that my blood has helped someone in need 😊
Great reaction Amanda, i want to suggest you another great song with a huge energy: - i want my tears back (Live at buenos aires) Enjoy the music an smile, greets Amanda
Every day NIGHTWISH 💥🔥🤘 makes your whole day good. Instrumental 🎸🎶🥁 🎧 and Vocal 🎙️ they are the best 🔝 And important they have joy 🥰 and are happy with each other. Thanks for the kind comment, always nice to hear. Love from the Netherlands ❤️🤍 💙 🇳🇱 🙋🏼♀️ 😘
Loved your reaction and comments about this song and life. 🥰 Just got another subscriber thank you for reminding me to never forget that inner child. Best wishes.
With the “searching heavens for another earth” line makes me think about Dead Boys Poem “Never sigh for better world It's already composed, played and told”
I'm SO glad you picked this one to help lift you out of the week's upheaval. You couldn't have picked a better one! It's one of my all-time favorites for exactly that reason. And no Amanda, it's not just you!!! Millions of us have been seduced by her - her voice, her stage presence, her ability to utterly mesmerize. The band agrees wholeheartedly. Amongst the NW faithful she has many names: The Valkyrie, The Queen, The Goddess...and others. You're really starting to understand why! When Tuomas and NW "found" her, they created something beyond magical - it's truly a once in a generation (or even lifetime?) pairing.
Thanks Amanda!! Definitely ROCKIN THE OVERALLS! Throws me back to the 70s and my first GF! So you benefit from the carryover vibes. This and SONG OF MYSELF from their Väcken setlist are bangers!
I poopoo the idea that you can ever be too old to keep enjoying anything you enjoy. I'm 40 years old and still enjoy cartoons, games, I didn't read the Harry Potter series finally until a couple years ago but really enjoyed it. Don't ever let someone else's concept of what's proper or not ok to enjoy because they see it as juvenile or immature stop you from liking whatever things bring your heart joy and happiness
Why do I love Nightwish? .. Because they give you a dish of pure quality, Instruments, voice, history and absolute dedication in front of thousands of people., Being in such a delicate moment of music, where quality is lost and dedication And physical delivery does not matter, nightwish is a gift ... people who 20 years later continue to give their talent and also their physique, I went to see them several times, one of which was the famous DVD Live Buenos Aires 2018 ... always in each show You see them delivering everything, whether or not there are cameras, and those things stay in your mind, those things make you admire them ... and if we add the tremendous quality of composition and their super reflective lyrics, the combo is complete...Whenever I want to connect with my emotions or my inner child, I listen to nightwish, and I see them live ... nothing is equal to seeing their faces and connecting with them.
This song is indeed a great choice when you’re feeling down or stressed and need new energy. This one always makes me happy. So does Last Ride of the Day, from the same concert. I recommend you do that one the next time when need some cheering up.
Around 2013-2014 was the first time I started paying attention to Nightwish and this song with it's lyrics stuck with me. I started to rewatch some old Disney films and ones that I have never seen before, old or new. Somehow it felt like I found something I had lost, something like wonders of life. I think it was the first time I actually thought about how precious childhood is and how some parts of it one should never really let go. In 2013 I quit my school (was studying IT in university of applied sciences) because I wanted to become a teacher. I applied to another university, but didn't get to one right after. Instead I got jobs as a substitute teacher or a school counselor. Every time I see that spark of wonder in some kid's eyes, I get reminded of this song. Even when there were preschool kids asking me to tell them actual real life stories, I saw this spark. To most people historical stories might be dull and uninteresting to listen, but to them it was an adventure, a great story. I highly recommend listening to Tuomas Holopainen's Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. It has that certain feel of wonder that this song has. Oh, and BTW, I finally got applied to university this fall! After eight years of trying, I'm finally actually on my way to getting a teacher's degree.
For those who do not know (and I am assuming that you're a finn).... that university that you got accepted in finally... is probably one of the hardest places to get in... in a line of education.... so huge congratulations to you!
@@ssc00p Thank you! Although I should clarify that my current line of education is early education teacher (kindergarten/preschool teacher), which is a lot easier to get accepted into. Then again, this is only a bachelors degree, so I can apply for class teacher's masters degree after this.
@@MentalAmanda Yes, it's really a thing. Don Rosa is big here in Finland and I'm also a big fan of his stories. So when Tuomas first came to him with this idea he didn't really like it because he doesn't like heavy metal bands, but when Don Rosa heard the final product, he was moved to tears.
This song has so many times reminded me that i am the author of my own fairytale, and that im the only one that have the power over how my story will go and how the ending will be. That helps me through many problems in live.
You are looking beautiful today Amanda, As usual! You are definitely locked into the mind of Tuomas. It is not just you Amanda. She seduced me the very first time I heard her beautiful and powerful voice as well as her amazing stage presence. You are so great at commentary on wonderful music. The world is a beautiful experience. However sometimes the journey to adulthood brings us so much pain and mental anguish, it makes it difficult to stay positive and see the world with a clear vision. It makes me happy to see your beautiful smile. Keep reaching for the sky and find your bliss Amanda. I for one am rooting for you, and sending you all the positive healing energy I have to offer. I am sure that multitudes of Nightwish fans are doing the same as well. You have a wonderful soul my friend. We can see it in your eyes as well as your work regarding mental health issues. Peace and love. 🙏💖
Lots of singers have learned to smile while performing . . . but Floor radiates true joy. It's contagious, and yeah, it's entrancing - whether you're eight or eighty, you can't help but feel it. For what it's worth, I'm sure that among the 82,000 at that concert were people with problems and depression ... but all the negative stuff was unimportant and forgotten. Hope you get to see Nightwish on their next tour, and get to enjoy what really matters in life.
Hey, girl! I’m so happy you’re here doing this. Imagine my day being a lil brighter because of you doing a reaction to a Nightwish song. 💞 You matter, & you are enough. 🤗✨
It is so good to see you smile! You inspire me, 10 years ago I lost my Six year old daughter Riley getting hit by a drunk driver right in front me. She was on the front yard playing with her bestie Chloe. He came barreling through and he lost control came up in the yard, hit them both and ran over them both and killed them both instantly. I was about 5-10 feet from them. Then two weeks later I caught my brother and her in bed together. I loaded my 45 cal and was going to do some damage. I instead put it in my mouth. The only two things that saved me was the picture of my Mom and my dog had her paws on my legs and she had two streams of tears. I put it down and I'm here living for Riley. Thank you for being you.
You are much stronger than I am, because Dexter would look like a Disney movie in comparison to what I would do to the driver. RIP Riley. Keep finding ways to share her wisdom and love with us so her light never goes out.
Thanks for another great and insightful reaction. I fully agree with what you're saying - we design our own universes and it's beyond me how some would prefer a universe without the imagination, wonder and curiousity of one's inner child. I believe that we all have that part within ourselves, though in some cases it might be buried quite deep. Denying oneself this aspect of one's inner being is something I consider a form of repression. This is my roundabout way of saying that I refuse to grow up! 👶
As you say in your reaction, Nightwish has the unbelieveble power to bring you into a other mind set. In my most darkess hours in my live Nightwish helped me to get through it. And they still do. And Floor Janssen is a wonderfull person and a great artist. I've meet her a few times (we lived in the same town here in the Netherlands) and talk and drunk a few beer with her. At that time she wasn't the lead singer of Nightwish jet, but was still preforming with her Bands "After Forever" and "Re-Vamp".
I really like A lot like he sings floor. It's comforting to see you smile again. Thank you for your effort and positivity. Take care of yourself Amanda.a big hug for you. 😘
Stories have a life of their own, it is known as narrative causality, this song captures it perfectly, on listening you become part of the song, Floor just perfectly gives out the emotions you feel with every song she performs, she is so far beyond just a singer in a rock band, Nightwish are performers of stunning songs and play with every emotion you can feel, I know of no other band in any genre who have so consistantly caught all of the emotions of a performance in every DVD they have released. Floor is such a natural empath and projects all the time, from what she has said over the last few years Floor gets back just as much love, pain, anguish and passion. Floor is flawless and peerless. Big love x
I absolutely love this performance. It brings me tears of joy seeing how happy everyone is! The song is just soooo wonderful. "Follow the madness! Alice you know once did!" Love it!
Yes, Nightwish can break the shell of depression. It is like being lifted up into Heaven! What I often forget is, that like with drugs, it is better (and much harder) to lift up yourself. Starting to get there sometimes. Keep up the good work Amanda!
It's such a fantastically fabulous song. Always gets me in a good mood. The band and the audience are thoroughly enjoying the experience. Floor wasn't quite a full member of the band, at the time, but you can see in the faces of the others that they knew they were on to a good thing. The operatic part was sung on the album by a choir but who needs one when you have very own siren. Take care of yourself Amanda and know that we are out here rooting for you every day!!
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. I lost my wife last year and went through a partial shutdown. With time and help from my brother and close friends, I am slowly progressing toward a new reality. I am looking forward to your reactions. Keep well🤟
Good to see you NOT crying. If I could help I would. Not cause I'm a masculine male to fly in and save the day. I just care about ppl. And I sense you're a good person. :-)
The Valkyrie Queen at her best . Commanding the world to listen . Your reaction is super . We all feel the same way when we first hear her voice on Tuomas's words
Great to see your back! Hope your keeping well..So feel you might enjoy "Nightwish..Hows the heart" but you have to do the lyric version then the acoustic version you will love them..
Floor nailed this song. What a performer. Glad it made you smile, and it's always interesting hearing your interpretation. Gives me a new perspective on it.
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Amanda, you will Love Floor's 2nd favorite NW song to perform :
Nightwish - Bless the Child (Wacken 2013)
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just Floor & Troy :
Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session)Live 2020
ruclips.net/video/yYtkPpFYzOo/видео.html
best wishes ,thoughts and healing
I am glad to see you today! I was sending you prayers and good thoughts! I know it's been tough...but we are all out here for you!!
Oh...and love this song!! I may not write stories, but I paint them! Each of my paintings tells a story...something that I hold dear!!
About 16 years ago give-or-take I was pretty well bottomed out : 40+ and just lost a marriage, three kids, home, and it seemed my professional career. All at the same time. Pretty much everything I'd defined as my identity. Fun times, right? Admittedly, I never quite got to the point of wanting to take my own life, but was perfectly okay with the thought of just giving up. Yet deciding to "power through", and with solid support from my brother, sister, and parents of course things *did* get better over time. Much, much better. That's the reason I'm subscribed to your channel. I can truly *identify*, and it seems a ton of other folks do too. Thanks for having this YT venue, this discourse, and for being open! And hey, it's also a lot of fun watching your reactions!
@@leewesley1961 Thanks! It took me sone years to figure that part out, but I eventually made it.
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Floor is the ultimate professional. Here she is hard at work…. Singing, stage presence, showmanship, all developed over the years. It didn’t happen by accident. Took decades of hard work and dedication to fine tune her natural god given talent. Best wishes always.
Everybody deserves Nightwish in their life 😍😍😍 Floor is like magical being, And yes Floor is seductive, but not on purpose, wich is even more beautiful. Floor always ends on a high note.
It's not just you, Amanda. Floor is a force of nature, and is easily amongst the greatest performers of all time. I love the fact you picked the live version from Wacken, as this one is almost like a dare or taunt when Floor sings it, as opposed to being pretty whimsical by the original singer Annette. Might just be me, but that main riff (speaking as a guitarist) is the most sinister sounding thing since Mr. Scary by Dokken, and it absolutely needed the vocal power to match it.
And as for your reaction, you're exactly right. After the nightmare that was January for me, I dove headfirst back into my first love, which is music, and it's been incredibly therapeutic. Few things relieve stress quite like tearing through a solo at mach 8 on a half stack :-)
Awesome as always, and definitely have a fan! If I ever manage to land the interview with Floor, I'll let you know. We've reviewed Ghost Love Score on The Metal Channel - my personal favorite from that show, and one of my all time favorite songs by anyone. Definitely recommend for a reaction video, even if it is THE most reacted to song on RUclips.
If you want a song about the wonder of childhood, I Want My Tears Back is a great choice. The Wacken version has a better mix musically, but the Buenos Aires version has a special level of crowd interaction.
She's already done a reaction to that one, if you want to see it just check about two months back on her first time reactions list.
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You picked the right song to react to if you need some music to brighten your day. This song was inspired by the movie ‘the Snowman’. Tuomas explained: "How would it feel to take a midnight flight with a snowman through the most wondrous landscapes? The meaning of our very existence is created though stories, tales and imagination. They are at the very core of humanity."
Obvious choice to followup this one would be "walking in the air" by Nightwish then 😃
another spirit lifter..... elven path and elven jig
So nice to see you back on Nightwish again, have missed your analysis and the feelings that Nightwish gives you. Hope to see you soon again.
Take care of yourself!
Yeppp
The crux, to me, of this song is the line "the core of all life is a limitless chest of tales"
Your life is your memories, and memories are not things that exist but are recreated every time you remember something that happened (so the science says currently). And because of that every time you tell a take, it can be slightly changed so the number of memories is limitless.
You said you needed some Nightwish energy and all I could think was here it comes. Energy, childhood innocence, soaring Floorgasms, and smiles all the way around. Glad you were able to groove and grin (and who doesn't find Empu's grinning face infectious). This tune is a constant part of my "upbeat workout" playlist on Spotify.
You just know when you need little Nightwish and they deliver! 👍
Glad to see that smile again after your difficult week, great that you have found another thing in life that brings you joy and draws a smile in the music and performances of Nightwish. You join a significant number of others for whom the band has that same effect.
Hit the like button before I listened. Two of my favorites, Nightwish and Amanda.
I just wanted to say Amanda, you are the single most inspiring youtuber I have come across. So brave to share your stories and it´s great to be a part of this. The love you give to the world is immense. We all love you.
Tuomas made this song about a movie called the Snowman (1982) he said this "he song is about the 1982 animated movie The Snowman. Band leader Tuomas Holopainen told Metal Hammer magazine: "It's such cool stuff, and I think that 'Walking In The Air' is the best piece of music ever composed, so [I thought], 'let's do a remake of that'!"
Nice to see you again Amanda. Hope you're well. You probably don't remember, but in the off chance, things here are finally good. 6 weeks now.
I do remember! That makes me so very happy!!!!!
@@MentalAmanda I watched the vlog that preceded this one. While there's no words I can lend that will change anything, I will say I understand, been through it, and that old expression about time healing all wounds is remarkably true. I'm confident that you will emerge stronger and wiser. You already recognize the cathartic nature of getting your feelings out; that's a huge start. Be well, hon. Bless you.
Great to see that smile again! Good choice in songs 👍
Nightwish, they are so talented and they never disappoints.
Nightwish have disappoint me sinds she was in for me
@@mtbguy8365 everyone has their own opinions ... even when these are completely wrong
@@sonosoloio i quit lisning when tarja left
@@mtbguy8365 whoever is the cause of his illness weep himself
@@mtbguy8365 Except to troll reactions, it would appear.
thank you so much for how you explain these phrases and lyrics, you are just beautiful ... just subscribed today and working through your reactions ... thank you
You said it was what you needed, but what you did with this video is make me realize what i needed. Truly appreciate your loving attitude.
Your face and gesture at 8:47 tell more than a thousand words. Great reaction!
Getting lost in nostalgia is easy here on RUclips. "I'm just gonna listen to this one song before I go to bed" *3 hours later* "Crap!! "
Been there. Done that. Got the T-Shirt.
It was wonderful to see you feeling better. I know the past week was tough to get through but you made it and your smile is no less radiant with a glow that could light up a room.
Be well.
It's very cool to see how well NW is reacted around the world. Fans singing along and being totally mesmerized by the music.
So good to see you this week, little sister. Grace and peace to you, lady.
Great to see you smile again, Amanda. Be Strong. We are here for you.
First! So glad to see you here and back with NW!! Hope you're feeling ok!! We love ya and were with you!!
Ha, ha - nice to see you again Amanda! You know what, after watching this video I thought to myself like this - I could turn the sound off completely and just watch your face, your movements, your eyes. And if I didn't hear the music, if I didn't hear your words, then - just by watching you - I would know that this song, this band, has given you so much joy, so much energy, that if you have any mountains in your area, you could easily move them with one hand. That's how this music works - I know that well myself. You are having a difficult day - listen to Nightwish! Feel their energy and pour their energy and joy onto yourself. It really helps! You are a young beautiful woman - I know, you have difficult days behind you, difficult moments. But - you have them behind you - there is a future ahead of you, a whole life ahead of you! And today depends only on you - all your future is in your hand! I believe that it will be a great future and that you will be happy - I wish it with all my heart, you deserve it like hell!
You have a keen ear for the stories, great job! Stay connected with yourself, keep finding you joy and keep smiling.
I am SO happy to see that smile back on your beautiful face. 😘
Nightwish is the best. I love them over 20 years... Greetings from Germany
I love you Amanda Webster!!! I'm 78 years old and you're pointing the way for me to return to my youth. Thank you!! :-)
Amanda, I am really glad to see that youthful energy and happiness in you. It's as if a huge weight had been lifted from your shoulders. If your earlier reactions were an escape that spared you from having to think about something else, this one feels like you wanted to be here. You are definitely a very special person, and your strength is inspiring.
I have heard/listened to/watched (reactions to) this song so many times and I still never get tired of it.
Tuomas is a master storycrafter, and Floor delivers that story with passion.
Hi Amanda! I like your NW reactions! And you have so right. Never lose the contact with your inner child. I also need to hear Nightwish sometimes. For me hearing Nightwish is like comming home. They are always so positive, they always smile, Floor is a real powerhouse, i love her voice and when i hear a song and she starts to sing - i'm gone. All my problems are gone and i'm in in this wonderful worlds what Nightwish and Tuomas create in the songs. I'm fighting Diablo, i'm closing all Oblivion gates, i rescue Sherry from all the zombies or the other monsters in Resident Evil, i look for treasure with Lara in the darkest dungeons or whatever. I also love when i'm really in in different games.
I wish you a beautiful new week!
Greetings from Vienna!
Nightwish is a great healer, if you get sad or depressed, put on some Nightwish, and it will bring out that bliss. The world can suck, but if you focus on the beauty and to good, it is there. When I went through my divorce, all I wanted to listen to was sad stuff and wallow in my misery, and I wish had known about Nightwish back then. It would have helped listening to positive and happy stuff, because yes darkness comes in every life but must find and embrace our joy when we can.
Welcome back Amanda 😃😃 So glad to see you back and that you have healed after such a difficult week. I will say that one thing I like to do is read over the messages and replies we have shared in recent months, it makes me feel good to know the rapport we have had and the positive effect I feel I've had on you, I look forward to that continuing. So glad to see you back.😊😊👍
I am glad to see you pushing forward. You are loved, appreciated, and necessary. You are a healer of hearts.
Glad to see you smiling again Amanda
She's so magical, everything about her is "goddess mode",totally from another dimension.
You are sweet and wise. A joy to watch. Give yourself more love with, Bless The Child, same concert. Be sure to bring up the lyrics. Very powerful.
Couldn't agree more, Bless the Child is one of my favorites, it's lyrically deep (no surprise there then) musically heavy and vocally ethereal 🤘
@@jimharris367 Yes, Ethereal is my favorite description of it. I call it Ethereal Head Banging. A contradiction in terms, until you hear it.
This is a great song to remind you of your childhood innocence. Another song that I think you would love with what you are going through is Endless forms most Beautiful by Nightwish. It's a song that really reminds you of the wonder of the world and to appreciate it at every moment.
I’m very proud of you for staying strong, I’m a veteran of the first Gulf War,I suffer from PTSD and severe depression and it’s very hard for me to admit that I need help sometimes. The music of NIGHTWISH has saved me from committing suicide. Sleeping Sun is the song that stopped me. So never give up and never give in.
You don't have to askl. If you ever need to vent, message me. You fought for us and I will fight right back for you!
Great reaction again Amanda 😍
OMG, Amanda, I LOVE your positivity! You are so awesome!
Glad to see you smiling again 💖. Just wanted to say your channel has brought me joy in my times of need, love your videos. They always make me smile and feel uplifted when I'm down. Thank you for giving so much love to the world 💖. BTW, I was just listening to Battle Beast (another great metal band from Finland), and their song 'Eden'. That's a pretty uplifting song, If you haven't heard it, I recommend it very much.
There's a song to lift anybody up. Lovely to see you smiling again :). In other news my first therapy session went really well on Friday, felt really empowered after it.
I am so happy that it went well!
The best performance of my favourite song! After watching your previous video I genuinely thought that this would be the perfect reaction for you. So I am so pleased that you actually did it. Great to see that smile back.
I do love how you break down the lyrics that Tuomas pens. Always a little more than I have picked up. My journey into Nightwish was the music, the melodies, and the stage presence. And then I started listening to the words. That is something we don't do enough. We listen, but we don't hear. So now, I listen. In every day life. To conversations. To the words. So much is being said and we just don't take the time to understand what is being said.
Such a great song. Glad to see you smiling again 😊😊😊 Nightwish tend to make people smile
really really love this song and nitewish are awesome
So glad to see you doing better!
NIghtwish .... not just a band , but a way of life !!!
Loved this reaction !!!
NWSU 🤘😎🤘.
Sorry I am late to seeing the past two videos. But seeing you smile after what you posted 4 days ago bring joy to my hear. Night wish, disturbed, and FFDP are my go to groups when I am dealing with my PTSD from the USMC. You are a strong person and that shines through in your videos! Please does see this as a plug but one thing I try to relay during my streams is “you are valuable and loved. If you need help there are plenty of people out there that would gladly do just that. Help, love, and compassion is only a reach away.” If you could not tell mental health is a huge thing to me and a struggle at the same time. I salute you!
This song has a wonderful message along with the wonder of Nightwish & Floor
I sometimes just alitle bit shocked by your ability to describe the psychic stuff so well! I mean, I'm really far from beeing tong-tied myself, but everything that you said about beeing in a shell, not letting the world in, viewing everything and everybody in it as a threat - OMG, that is so on point with me. Just thank you for existing really, the voices like yours sometimes one of the very few sourses of sanity in a collective madness of out existense. Keep it up ;)
Thank you for existing and not being a crazy awful human too!
Hey! Am glad that you're doing this reaction....and your outfit, you're just adorable! Always look forwards to your vids, definitely uplifters for me.
Hello Amanda!
Floor will energise you ;-)
From our viewpoint, Emppu was pointing to you and grinning, hope you loved it too!
Innocence, childhood, Tuomas is the Peter Pan.
Alice did.
The tale that reads you
Caress the tales and they will dream you real.
The magic is still there, we just have to see it.
Our inner child.
Thank you Floor!
Halloween? Nightwish, Scaretale with Annette?
Love your review. NW is a great way to help healing. They take you on a journey!
Nice to see you soldier on. It's important to try to do the things you should do if possible. So grade A❤️. Now I'm of to give blood for someone in need. It's satisfying to get the text that my blood has helped someone in need 😊
The synergy between bandmembers together, having fun and the synergy created between Nightwish and the festivals spectator joy is fabulous!🐻❄👍
My favorite Nightwish song and performance. Every one is just so happy in this video.
Great reaction Amanda, i want to suggest you another great song with a huge energy:
- i want my tears back
(Live at buenos aires)
Enjoy the music an smile, greets Amanda
Here ya go!
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Every day NIGHTWISH 💥🔥🤘 makes your whole day good. Instrumental 🎸🎶🥁
🎧 and Vocal 🎙️
they are the best 🔝
And important they have
joy 🥰 and are happy with each other.
Thanks for the kind comment,
always nice to hear.
Love from the Netherlands
❤️🤍 💙 🇳🇱 🙋🏼♀️ 😘
Loved your reaction and comments about this song and life. 🥰 Just got another subscriber thank you for reminding me to never forget that inner child. Best wishes.
With the “searching heavens for another earth” line makes me think about Dead Boys Poem
“Never sigh for better world
It's already composed, played and told”
I'm SO glad you picked this one to help lift you out of the week's upheaval. You couldn't have picked a better one! It's one of my all-time favorites for exactly that reason.
And no Amanda, it's not just you!!! Millions of us have been seduced by her - her voice, her stage presence, her ability to utterly mesmerize. The band agrees wholeheartedly. Amongst the NW faithful she has many names: The Valkyrie, The Queen, The Goddess...and others. You're really starting to understand why! When Tuomas and NW "found" her, they created something beyond magical - it's truly a once in a generation (or even lifetime?) pairing.
Your face brought me tears of joy- and that's usually Floor's job! Thank you!
Thanks Amanda!!
Definitely ROCKIN THE OVERALLS!
Throws me back to the 70s and my first GF!
So you benefit from the carryover vibes.
This and SONG OF MYSELF from their Väcken setlist are bangers!
Love your analysis and interpretation of the the songs and lyrics! Keep up the great work! 🙏
I poopoo the idea that you can ever be too old to keep enjoying anything you enjoy. I'm 40 years old and still enjoy cartoons, games, I didn't read the Harry Potter series finally until a couple years ago but really enjoyed it. Don't ever let someone else's concept of what's proper or not ok to enjoy because they see it as juvenile or immature stop you from liking whatever things bring your heart joy and happiness
Why do I love Nightwish? .. Because they give you a dish of pure quality, Instruments, voice, history and absolute dedication in front of thousands of people., Being in such a delicate moment of music, where quality is lost and dedication And physical delivery does not matter, nightwish is a gift ... people who 20 years later continue to give their talent and also their physique, I went to see them several times, one of which was the famous DVD Live Buenos Aires 2018 ... always in each show You see them delivering everything, whether or not there are cameras, and those things stay in your mind, those things make you admire them ... and if we add the tremendous quality of composition and their super reflective lyrics, the combo is complete...Whenever I want to connect with my emotions or my inner child, I listen to nightwish, and I see them live ... nothing is equal to seeing their faces and connecting with them.
There's the handsome Amanda again.
Hope all goes well.
Storytime that fits in this time of Helloween.
We all get lost in NW 😍 they are seducive in every sence 🤘🥂 have a great upcoming week!
This song is indeed a great choice when you’re feeling down or stressed and need new energy. This one always makes me happy. So does Last Ride of the Day, from the same concert. I recommend you do that one the next time when need some cheering up.
Nightwish give you every feelings you need! I can't wait to see them live in 14 days ! :D
Same here 🤘😁🤘
✈️Oslo.
Dude I am jealous. Enjoy the show!
@@rocklobster532 Thank you!
Around 2013-2014 was the first time I started paying attention to Nightwish and this song with it's lyrics stuck with me. I started to rewatch some old Disney films and ones that I have never seen before, old or new. Somehow it felt like I found something I had lost, something like wonders of life. I think it was the first time I actually thought about how precious childhood is and how some parts of it one should never really let go.
In 2013 I quit my school (was studying IT in university of applied sciences) because I wanted to become a teacher. I applied to another university, but didn't get to one right after. Instead I got jobs as a substitute teacher or a school counselor. Every time I see that spark of wonder in some kid's eyes, I get reminded of this song. Even when there were preschool kids asking me to tell them actual real life stories, I saw this spark. To most people historical stories might be dull and uninteresting to listen, but to them it was an adventure, a great story.
I highly recommend listening to Tuomas Holopainen's Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. It has that certain feel of wonder that this song has.
Oh, and BTW, I finally got applied to university this fall! After eight years of trying, I'm finally actually on my way to getting a teacher's degree.
For those who do not know (and I am assuming that you're a finn).... that university that you got accepted in finally... is probably one of the hardest places to get in... in a line of education.... so huge congratulations to you!
@@ssc00p Thank you! Although I should clarify that my current line of education is early education teacher (kindergarten/preschool teacher), which is a lot easier to get accepted into. Then again, this is only a bachelors degree, so I can apply for class teacher's masters degree after this.
I am so happy for you and proud of you! And that is a thing?! Music inspired by Scrooge McDuck?! YES PLEASE!
@@MentalAmanda Yes, it's really a thing. Don Rosa is big here in Finland and I'm also a big fan of his stories. So when Tuomas first came to him with this idea he didn't really like it because he doesn't like heavy metal bands, but when Don Rosa heard the final product, he was moved to tears.
Storytime is my favorite. And Floor's Waken performance is perfection!
Daar Amanda, nice to see your smile again after your last post! Keep it up.
This song has so many times reminded me that i am the author of my own fairytale, and that im the only one that have the power over how my story will go and how the ending will be. That helps me through many problems in live.
You are looking beautiful today Amanda, As usual! You are definitely locked into the mind of Tuomas. It is not just you Amanda. She seduced me the very first time I heard her beautiful and powerful voice as well as her amazing stage presence. You are so great at commentary on wonderful music. The world is a beautiful experience. However sometimes the journey to adulthood brings us so much pain and mental anguish, it makes it difficult to stay positive and see the world with a clear vision. It makes me happy to see your beautiful smile. Keep reaching for the sky and find your bliss Amanda. I for one am rooting for you, and sending you all the positive healing energy I have to offer. I am sure that multitudes of Nightwish fans are doing the same as well. You have a wonderful soul my friend. We can see it in your eyes as well as your work regarding mental health issues. Peace and love. 🙏💖
Lots of singers have learned to smile while performing . . . but Floor radiates true joy. It's contagious, and yeah, it's entrancing - whether you're eight or eighty, you can't help but feel it.
For what it's worth, I'm sure that among the 82,000 at that concert were people with problems and depression ... but all the negative stuff was unimportant and forgotten. Hope you get to see Nightwish on their next tour, and get to enjoy what really matters in life.
Hey, girl! I’m so happy you’re here doing this. Imagine my day being a lil brighter because of you doing a reaction to a Nightwish song. 💞 You matter, & you are enough. 🤗✨
It is so good to see you smile! You inspire me, 10 years ago I lost my Six year old daughter Riley getting hit by a drunk driver right in front me. She was on the front yard playing with her bestie Chloe. He came barreling through and he lost control came up in the yard, hit them both and ran over them both and killed them both instantly. I was about 5-10 feet from them. Then two weeks later I caught my brother and her in bed together. I loaded my 45 cal and was going to do some damage. I instead put it in my mouth. The only two things that saved me was the picture of my Mom and my dog had her paws on my legs and she had two streams of tears. I put it down and I'm here living for Riley. Thank you for being you.
I meant to say brother and ex wife in bed together. My bad.
You are much stronger than I am, because Dexter would look like a Disney movie in comparison to what I would do to the driver. RIP Riley. Keep finding ways to share her wisdom and love with us so her light never goes out.
If you needed an energy boost, you picked the right song! Better than a couple of cups of coffee!
Your reactions to Nightwish are so lovely. You feel like one of the good ones :)
Thanks for another great and insightful reaction. I fully agree with what you're saying - we design our own universes and it's beyond me how some would prefer a universe without the imagination, wonder and curiousity of one's inner child. I believe that we all have that part within ourselves, though in some cases it might be buried quite deep. Denying oneself this aspect of one's inner being is something I consider a form of repression. This is my roundabout way of saying that I refuse to grow up! 👶
As you say in your reaction, Nightwish has the unbelieveble power to bring you into a other mind set. In my most darkess hours in my live Nightwish helped me to get through it. And they still do.
And Floor Janssen is a wonderfull person and a great artist. I've meet her a few times (we lived in the same town here in the Netherlands) and talk and drunk a few beer with her. At that time she wasn't the lead singer of Nightwish jet, but was still preforming with her Bands "After Forever" and "Re-Vamp".
I came from Fade to black and wanted to see you smile fully, so I came straight to this one. Strength and smiles for all of you ;)
I really like A lot like he sings floor. It's comforting to see you smile again. Thank you for your effort and positivity. Take care of yourself Amanda.a big hug for you. 😘
Stories have a life of their own, it is known as narrative causality, this song captures it perfectly, on listening you become part of the song, Floor just perfectly gives out the emotions you feel with every song she performs, she is so far beyond just a singer in a rock band, Nightwish are performers of stunning songs and play with every emotion you can feel, I know of no other band in any genre who have so consistantly caught all of the emotions of a performance in every DVD they have released. Floor is such a natural empath and projects all the time, from what she has said over the last few years Floor gets back just as much love, pain, anguish and passion. Floor is flawless and peerless. Big love x
I always enjoy your reactions, but i love this one!!!
Your enthousiasm and your beautiful smile, love it!!! You look stunning also😉
I absolutely love this performance. It brings me tears of joy seeing how happy everyone is! The song is just soooo wonderful.
"Follow the madness! Alice you know once did!" Love it!
Glad your in better spirit Amanda.
Yes, Nightwish can break the shell of depression. It is like being lifted up into Heaven!
What I often forget is, that like with drugs, it is better (and much harder) to lift up yourself.
Starting to get there sometimes. Keep up the good work Amanda!
It's such a fantastically fabulous song. Always gets me in a good mood. The band and the audience are thoroughly enjoying the experience. Floor wasn't quite a full member of the band, at the time, but you can see in the faces of the others that they knew they were on to a good thing. The operatic part was sung on the album by a choir but who needs one when you have very own siren. Take care of yourself Amanda and know that we are out here rooting for you every day!!
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. I lost my wife last year and went through a partial shutdown. With time and help from my brother and close friends, I am slowly progressing toward a new reality. I am looking forward to your reactions. Keep well🤟
Good to see you NOT crying. If I could help I would. Not cause I'm a masculine male to fly in and save the day. I just care about ppl. And I sense you're a good person. :-)
The Valkyrie Queen at her best . Commanding the world to listen .
Your reaction is super . We all feel the same way when we first hear her voice on Tuomas's words
Great to see your back! Hope your keeping well..So feel you might enjoy "Nightwish..Hows the heart" but you have to do the lyric version then the acoustic version you will love them..
Floor nailed this song. What a performer. Glad it made you smile, and it's always interesting hearing your interpretation. Gives me a new perspective on it.