Why Marko Hietala left Nightwish?
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- Опубликовано: 15 янв 2021
- Why Marko Hietala left Nightwish?
0:20 - General context
1:28 - State of music industry today (reason 1)
4:28 - Need of validation (reson 2)
After 20 years playing, singing and co-creating music with Nightiwsh, Marko Hietala decides to leave the band. This information has been published simultaneously via both parties' social media channels. For me as a great fan of Nightwish and Marko’s musical talent since 2000’s and someone who had a privilege to meet him in person, document his festival and club shows, record an interview with him - this news came as a bitter pillow that is hard to swallow.
Reasons for Marko’s decision have been stated in his resignation letter published on his as well as Nightiwish social media. In this video I would like to share some highlights as well as provide additional information that I was able to gather while studying this question myself. I am not trying to speculate and pretend I know all the answers but rather share my observations and thoughts around them.
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Although it is a blow for us fans he has worked so hard to give us so many years of joy. His mental well-being should always come first
Well said, my friend. Let's hope his choice helps him to find balance and restore his energy for making more music in the future. Appreciate your contribution!
From a fan of Nightwish and Marco himself, it was a huge gut punch to learn of his departure. From his perspective, I think I understand his reasoning. All we can do is respect his choice and wish him well going forward.
Well said, my friend 👍
Mr. Hietela needs to look after Marko. I feel for him.
Nothing else matters.
@@572Btriode He also want to spend more time and quality time with his family.
@@chiasanzes9770 That is understandable too, he's been doing this for 20 years and puts in extra time making the demos with Tuomas, with that and his displeasure of the rip-off industry and the stress, perhaps it was time, he's not a young man any more either.
Well said.
I gotta say, I’m a grown ass man and still tear up every time I watch him and floor sing Ava Maria together. They give each other a look at the end that warms the soul, and for one moment the world seems at ease and at peace. Marco will be greatly missed in nightwish. In my opinion, his earthy voice, skill level and general presence cannot be replaced.
I feel your frustration, my friend and you put it really well. He will be most definitely missed and very hard to be replaced, that's for sure.
I'm sure a majority of artists/musicians feel this way about their lives, yet very few of them have the courage to step away and take a new path. It's brave of him to be so honest with himself. Plus, he was with Nightwish for over 2 decades and gave us so many great songs and memories. He has given more than enough to the world with Nightwish. And we wish him all the best
Very well said, my friend, you got it absolutely right 💪🔥
It's _dog eats dog._ That's why as a "lighting guy" I get upset when people take unauthorised photos at gigs. It's so disrespectful, stage lighting is 30 times the work and 30 times the cost anyone else is putting in the venue without the VIP benefits and privileges others have and it's so easy to suffer from burn out and it's only very recently stage crew are being recognised at all.
@@PeterKnagge I am sorry for you to feel that way, but only very few people get recognition for their work. That's nothing special. There are people who kill for their country and some of them even die in 'training accidents'. Nobody has ever heard of them either. If you want recognition, you need to be IN the spotlights, not behind them. Oh, and burn out is normal with lights ;)
@@arturama8581 While there are homeless veterans, that's not my responsibility, and I don't recall the last time they were handing out medals or national holidays for stage crew. I can't comprehend society's expectation that I give everyone a hand out while others own limos and luxury jets. If you want help ask a charity!
Stay safe and good luck!
It hurts that he left. even temporarily, but his health and wellbeing has to come first. I hope Marko can find that same joy he once had.
Well said, my friend. Appreciate your comment.
From what I understood, he didn't just leave Nightwish. He left the music industry as a whole.
That's right and I would say public life in general. He takes his time to reset. Let's see how it unfolds.
So sad, I think we need charismatic people now more than before :(
@@Jackal999xx Do you think the "suffering" of the fans that a person they love will no longer produce/perform music for them is greater than the suffering Marko would go through if he sacrificed his mental health and kept doing things by force while repressing true desires that in many cases leads to nervous breakdowns and every kind of sudden psychological explosions or even suicide, because it's one of the most dangerous things in the world that nobody seems to take seriously? This is not sad, this is a happy thing. One less stressed, forced, psychologically tortured and caged person in the world. I don't see the sad thing about it. The thing with the music industry and all that is indeed sad but not his isolation itself. He helped himself by cutting things in two and making a strong decision, some people do what's expected of them their whole lives. Rejoice :)
@@NKolarovski what a sentence dude I ran out of breath reading that :D
Thanks for your comment. I'm not here often to reply and talk with you, add me on Google Hangout,Hietalamarko97@gmail.com I'll keep in touch over there.
That man, that voice! I think its easier to replace a guitarist than it is to replace a singer. Marco is both and his tribute to Nightwish will always be unique. Best wishes Marco!
Really well said!
Marko's performance at wacken open air 2013 is absolutely outstanding, we'll miss you marko.
Spot on, my friend, worth to re-watch it, for sure👌🏻
Thanks for the AWESOME MUSIC Marko Hietala!!!!!!!! 🤘😎🤘
We hope to hear more in the future!😎🤘
It's Nightwish's loss. Marko voice was unbelievable.
So true, my friend, it is a great loss for the band👆
@VK Very well said, my friend. After 20 years in the band he became a part of a strong brand image of the band. It is indeed a loss for the band. Hopefully he does what is best for him. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts my friend. Appreciate it !
@Robert Fisher Hopefully they find their way and what is best for them.
@Curly Nook Well said, my friend. 👌🏻
Absolutely
I've been a fan of Marko since I was very young. All I can wish him is that he is healthy and happy. I would love to see him with Nightwish again. He is a very talented musician, very intelligent and also a very special person. I miss him so much already.
Really well said, my friend, appreciate you sharing your thoughts 🙏 I am sure we will hear from Marko soon 🔥
I am so sad there is so much pressure on these amazing musicians, specially when it comes to finances. I have always loved Nightwish, may it be any era, any singer, any members they always made something unique and special to me. I hope Marco gets his well deserved rest and will be able to gain a whole lot of good experiences during his break and maybe next year he comes back with more music.
Well said, my friend. Indeed the pressures seem to be quite high and artists are not always the ones who get to fully enjoy the fruits of their artistic labor, unfortunately. But you are right, time will show and we all hope to see him in full glory again in the future. Let's hope this is a case. Appreciate the time you took to speak your heart out, my friend. Much love 🙏
Nightwish will never be the same without him. He voice is one of a kind!
Indeed✌️
I feel so sad because, first Alexi Laiho passes away, now this. Tuomas may be the leader of Nightwish, but Marko is quite an important figure to band. He has a fun personality too. It's devastating to see him leave, but I can understand his decision. All I can do is hope he'll be alright, that he'll find what he's looking for. Maybe someday, he'll make a return and come back to Nightwish. Until then, may he get be well and be refreshed and renewed, and I say thanks to Marko for his performances and a wonderful experience.
Well said, my friend, thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏 indeed it has been a rather stressful start of the year for the whole rock'n'roll world. Marko will be definitely missed and hard to replace. Hopefully this helps him to regain his inspiration and he will return in full glory back to making music and performing 🔥 appreciate your comment ✌️
I’ve been a huge Nightwish fan since 2012. I will say his departure is sad but I understand why he chose to depart. I wish him all the best. I will still listen to Nightwish.
Well said ✌️let's go 🔥
His departure makes me feel very sad, I just love him, admire him and respect him so much.
So do many people around the world, thank you, my friend, for stopping by 💪
The other concern I have, is Tuomas said in an interview a few years ago, that he wouldn't be able to take another member of the band leaving. That low key to me, sounds like he would disband Nightwish if that were to happen, and Marko leaving is such a huge blow to the band. Obviously we all care about Marko and his mental health, and it breaks my heart knowing he was struggling badly with depression. He had reasons other than covid of course, with the industry itself, but it definitely has contributed to this. The past year has been so tough on the entire world, and while we still have a long ways to go, we'll eventually get through this. Maybe even someday Marko may return if Tuomas keeps the band going.
Well said. Time will show, my friend. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, its much appreciated!
Tuomas has always been snowflake, hard to exist being under a snowflake for whole life
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc What makes you come up with such conclusions, my friend? 🤔
@@ALMStudios Well, he is a sole boss, everything done is not a group product but solely dictated or controlled by 1
His manner of speaking and acting, etc it is really felt, even the sound, and how other members describe the situation
I could be mistaken that is for sure...
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc You are right, Tuomas has all the power when it comes to creation of a music material. This does not make him a snowflake but rather a chief executive officer who has the power to guide the enterprise where he pleases. Time will show how this plays out eventually. Appreciate your comment 💪
Marko left! That sucks. 😢 But 20 years of anything is a long time. Wish him well in whatever he does going into the future. Hopefully Nightwish can survive without him.
You are absolutely right, my friend, we should be greatful for what they were able to do and move forward. I am sure they made their best in this situation. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, it is much appreciated 🙏
There are stories of musicians selling their souls to Satan for their skills. Marco must have made a spelling error and sold his to Santa. That's why his power is tied to his beard. I just hope he doesn't shave it as a part of reinventing himself. I choose to believe this is only a sabbatical from Nightwish and other projects, and he will come back renewed with more passion
No niin! I wouldn't be surprised if later it turns out that Marco is a Santa himself in the desgize of a rock star🤫 hope this break will work well for him and he finds new inspiration for creating again 💪
@@ALMStudios i believe, that the santa is dead! and we race! to take his sleighs! aaaaaa :p
@@fallyn2920 Time will show, my friend ✌️
@@ALMStudios haha i was just typing a bit of the lyrics of Satan Is Dead by Marko's Tarot, from the album Gravity Of Light :P Tarot is definitely worth checking out.
@@fallyn2920 Gotcha😅 you are right, Tarot music is great, love to listen to them as well. 💪
As a Nightwish fan I'm very sad for his departure from the band. His skills, including his incredible voice is something that you just can't replace. Although, as a fan of Marko himself, I'm also pretty glad for his decision to put his health and mind first. He should definitely do what he thinks is best for him. I'm also very happy that it's no hard feelings or negativity whitin the band that has paved the route to this decision. I've got so much respect and love to both Nightwish and Marko and I wish the best of luck to them all.
Well said, my friend, much respect 💪
OUTSTANDING video, well done, thank you. Sad, and the same time happy for Marco: I sincerely hope he finds what he is looking for.
Thank you for taking the time to check it out, my friend! Glad you enjoyed it! You are right, it is indeed a bit sad but hopefully a right desicion for him. Time will show. Thanks for stopping by!
For years I saw him just as another band member. Only within the previous 12 months I looked more also at other band members. Marko is an outstanding musician with a big heart and a great set and combination of skills.
I secretly hope he would return to Nightwish after his break, as his instrumental play is great and his voice together with Floor are an awesome combination. He is also great solo, but I believe the combination of him with this band and lineup before his resignation was maybe the optimum of Nightwish.
This is not the end of the band, but he will be missed. A lot.
Well said, my friend, I am looking forward to seeing him in full glory again in a near future. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and positive vibe, appreciate it!
Oh god I bawled like a baby when Alexi died. I couldnt handle that one he inspired me to play guitar for so many years I learned COB songs and let me tell you they arent easy! I'm at least glad I got to see NW play with Marco too. I'll never forget it. What a voice.
Those memories will last, im sure. Thanks fir stopping by to share them!
I saw this coming it's a little bit of a shock but you could see his talent it was bigger than the band itself sometimes. It was very obvious he would go solo and could do it. I can't wait to see more from him he is just beginning.
Well said, my friend, he has just started! Appreciate your comment!
I am a fan of Nightwish and Marco and I was very sad to hear of his departure
But that is my selfishness speaking, thinking about how that will affect my happiness, not Marco's
I say THANK YOU for all that you have given me, and I am happy that you are thinking about what YOU need right now 😊
It will make me happy to see you happy
Well said, sir! Thank you for stopping by and sharing some positivity 🤝
Even though I'm super sad about him leaving, he has to do what's best for HIM, always. Hope he can find what he is looking for, he is a GREAT artist.
Really well said, my friend 👆thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, appreciate it 👍
I wish him the best and hope he is in good health. I met him briefly at my very 1st Nightwish show in Houston TX and again 1 year later in San Antonio TX on my birthday. Nightwish is and has been one of my fav bands since the day I first heard them play. He will be missed.
Thanks for taking the time to share your story and thoughts, my guy, appreciate it. Well said. Hope to see him in full glory again.
Great job on this video. I wish Marko the best and am waiting anxiously for him to re-emerge stronger and better than ever. Such a talented singer and musician! Loved it.
Thanks for taking the time to watch, appreciate it 💪 he actually released couple of songs together with other musicians. You can check Waltari feat Marko Hietala here on RUclips 👌🏻
@@ALMStudios Checked it out and loved it! Great to see Marko having a chance to use his vocal talents.
@@Thorgrim247 There you go 💪
Without Marco, Nightwish won't never be the same
Spot on, my friend, you are right 🙏
@@ALMStudios for the live shows yes. but for the studio and new songs i guess Tuomas can handle that by his own like most of the albums of the band.
@@James0208 He has full power over creation of music in the band and it was acknowledged by Marko in his interviews. I am sure they tried their best to keep him in though.
Without Tarja they've never been the same, Jukko leaving made things worst. Marko leaving, is the final nail in the coffin.
@@stephensdygert7600 Time will show, my friend, time will show 👍
Everyone wants to speculate, to read in between the lines, on Marko's resignation statement. I say take it for face value. Marko may indeed have other reasons for leaving that he's not shared. That's his prerogative. What he's shared is enough for me. He wants to take a step back, evaluate where he's been and where he's going from here. He doesn't feel validated by a music system that shifts profits that should rightfully go to musicians into outsiders' hands...some of which would kill him or imprison him for the music he makes. He asks not to place blame on Tuomas, and I respect that. I don't think he would have added that if it wasn't true. I look back on the smiles of joy on his face at the most recent Nightwish shows he performed at, and I don't think this comes from any angst within the group. I hope his reinvention involves him starting his own, fair promotion company. If you don't like what's out there, make it better yourself!
Very well said, my friend, great summary! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, it is much appreciated 🙌
Great comment and quite right. I hope people don't automatically look for someone to blame for a mans personal choice to step back from his livelihood for a time. As much as my heart breaks for Nightwish [and fans like myself] I'd rather Marko be content in his world.
@@night_ethereal Well said, my friend🔥
I'll add something to this.
Only a day or two -- maybe the same day Marko left -- Nightwish fired their North American booking agent, John Finburg.
What I would not be surprised about is if Mr. Finburg was fired, for precisely the reasons Marko states why he left the band -- which is the fact that Nightwish felt that Finburg was taking more money for his services than he deserved, money they felt should have gone to the band.
@@isaiahwelch8066 This is a great observation and a new thread of information. Need to look more in to this. Thanks for bringing it up 👍
Thank you for that video, sheds light on some of the things in question, because I enjoy music and don't know much about the industry (buying the CDs, even though my husband laughs at me for "being medieval"). I completely honour Marko for his decision and wish him all the best. I can relate, I'm chronically depressed too. I can't escape from wondering what should I be like in the eyes of others. So I think he made a good choice. Thank you also for teaching me how to pronouce his name correctly - thanks gods, I'm Polish and strong "r" isn't a problem :)
Dziekuje bardzo, pani :) Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and share your thoguts, it is much appreciated! Regardingn the "middle ages" it has been officially registered that in the first half of 2019 over 4.8 million vinyl physical records have been sold (which was almost a 40% increase compared to 2018), so there is nothing bad abotu getting a physical record) The biggest sicret that they don't tell us at school is that nobody really cares about us that much, everyone has their own things and this can liberate those affraid of the public opinion or who is dependent on the oppinions of others. Most important, in my humble oppinion, is to be in good terms with ourselves internally, making sure we are happy and content with ourselves. Otehrs don't know us entirely and thus should judge us. Even our loved ones don't know us completely, so why would they have a valid reason to make oppinions abotu us? :) Wishing you strength to overcome the depressive states of mind and remember that there is no other person like you out there and you are unique in your own way and that's what matters. Much love!
Marko, take whatever time you need/wamt, we will be here when you're ready to return to perform again.
Well said, my friend!
@@ALMStudios Thank you.
It is deeply sad that artists suffer like this during the pandemic. It is also unfortunate that streaming companies treat them like this. I pay Spotify 10 euros/month and I was hoping that a respectful part of my subscription, reaches to the artists I enjoy. I hope this gets better.
Well said, my friend. It is what it is, and of course, musicians suffer immensely these days, it is a fact. Best way to support artists you like is to buy from them directly, records, merch etc. Artists get rather small share from the streamming, unfortunately.
I’d really love to see him do something with Annette sometime in the future. That would make me more than happy and give this story a beautiful ending. I feel they are more alike than they care to admit. Both absolutely crazy great artist’s. Love um.
Hey thank you for stopping by and sharing your thought, it is much appreciated! Who knows, everything is possible. Never say never :) btw, Marko just sang on a new single for a Finnish iconic band - Waltari. They even released a bts footage from the recording studio. You can find it here: ruclips.net/video/CcPER7WIMHM/видео.html let me know what you think :)
I understand him well and wish him the very best. He will be missed at Nightwish. Hope to hear of him with his own music in the future.
Really well said, my friend. Thank you for sharing kindness and positive vibes. Appreciate it!
I've seen some comments about Marko quitting Nightwish being a great loss to metal world. I beg to differ. Reading through his letter makes me sad. To be suffering those things for so many years must be very painful for him. I'm glad for his solo career, too. It's a refreshing take after his career at Nightwish. Can't wait to see what he comes up with now that he's free to do as he likes. :)
Really well said, my friend 👆 let's see what will happen next. Time will reveal more to us. Appreciate your comment!
What a shame. I only discovered Nightwish this past summer. Here is hoping he will reevaluate his situation and return to Nightwish. He is an integral part of the band and I am afraid they will not survive as a band without him. I wish him all the best.
You are right, my friend, thanks for sharing your story. Indeed a sad event for many fans out there who strongly associated Marko with the band and vise versa. Time will reveal more to us. Let's see what's going to happen next. Appreciate your comment.
People thought the same thing when Tarja left the band. If Nightwish plan to continue without Marco then they'll find a worthy replacement. It won't be the same, though, but maybe it'll be a good kind of different.
Marko wasn't the original bassist for Nightwish. Yes, he has been an important major component of their sound for the last twenty years but so were Tarja and Jukka and even Annette. I think Nightwish will continue as long as Tuomas wants it to. Their sound is already evolving with the latest album. Finding the right bassist to replace Marko will continue that evolution.
Then again, maybe Troy will take up the bass. He plays everything else :)
@@nevarmaor you are right. even though i just found about nightwish just 3 month ago maybe, it's now one of my favourite bands. i guess Tuomas can handle this situation. Marco was a very importand part of the live shows, but for the the studio stuff and new albums Tuomas will be there as the main songwriter as always, so we have to wait to see what would happen.
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Man ! Marko we will miss you ! Take care of yourself !
Well said, my friend 👆
An amazing guy, musician and composer. I wish him happiness and health 🎸🥁🎼🎹🎤🎧
Really well said, my friend. Nothing but happiness and health!
One can only wish this gifted, gentle man every good wish for his future xx
Well said, my friend.
I feel sad when I look from Tuomas' perspective...He invested so much to this band, to this dream...
Indeed, it is a loss for the entire band, for sure. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Appreciate it!
I'll miss him so much! He was my favourite, but we have to respect the new bassplayer.
Well said, my friend. Appreciate it!
It whas a punch in my face that I hear this. But it's better this way for him. Stay strong and we hope he will come back. Love you marco
Well said, my friend, really well said 👌🏻
Todos iremos sentir a sua falta nos Nightwish, como baixista e pela sua fabulosa voz mas sem esquecer o seu imenso carisma. A sua carreira a solo que é fantástica e com os Powerless Trio vai ajudar a que ele continue sempre connosco. Desejo o melhor da vida para Marko ❤️
Bem dito, meu amigo. Muito amor da Finlândia!
@@ALMStudios thank you. Love from Portugal
I my opinion I think that I hate and some love it. I hate it to see him leaving Nightwish, it's a big loss to the music and the world. But deep in my heart I think he will come back in his time, again with great music that we all love. I've got an old song in my head now, from Vera Lynn; We'll meet again ( I hope ;) )
You've got a great point, my friend, we can look at it from different sides and feel differently about it. World teaches us that there is nothing constant under the Sun, even great empires cramble over time. We are yet to learn to appreciate the time we live in and be grateful for what we get to experience, but you are right, his come back is a much anticipated event. We'll see how it goes, my friend 💪
Agreed
To me, all this sounds like a Burnout syndrom.
I hope he's getting well soon!
Might be, my friend 👆and you are right, his come back will be largely unticepated 💪
Interesting video. The resignation statement doesn't make as much sense to me as it does to you, but you make some valid points. In the end, I hope (and trust) he knows what's best for him. I do kind of cherish some hope that "reinventing" doesn't necessarily mean never returning to Nightwish, as I find it hard to believe he's that far disconnected from his path/'walden'. Of course, this perception is based purely on his previous public appearances and words. No way for us to know what's going on inside him other than speculation.
Thank you, Thomas for taking the time to check out the video and shte your thoughts, it is much appreciated 🙏 you are right, nobody could really tell what is going on in someone's soul, but I hope that this transition helps him to find peace and happiness. Time will show,my friend 🙌
When I see tuomas his giant villa I cannot understand that money would be a problem in NW
@@fixxa6455 Who knows, my friend, who knows.
Nightwish themselves should step up on the plate and support Marko
Would have been nice, my friend. Time will show. Thanks for stopping by!
I think it's also important to point out that Marko is originally from Savo. Savonian people tend to have a particular way with words, like a Monty Python-esque ways of saying things and not saying them at the same time. Talking in riddles, and using complex metaphores. Having that in mind made it easier to actually understand the subtext of his resignation letter, where you can tell there's no ill intention or animosity towards his former bandmates. He's just angry at the system, and now this free time made him fully understand about this whole situation.
That's a great cultural insight, my friend. Thanks for sharing! So people from Savo are known for using metaphors in their communication? 🤔
Marko is actually from Finland
@@Warhamer116 Savo is a region in Finland 🙂
@@ALMStudios Precisely! In fact, look for this YT video: "Savolaiset [eng sub]" It's peak finnish humour, depicting Savolainen people and their particular ways. It was shown to me by an actual woman from Savo.
@@R2ROrancid Thanks for sharing, appreciate it!
Miss Marco he such a great musician and a true metal icon 😊🤟
Spot on, my friend. Well said!
I wish Marko the best and hope he finds the freedom, peace and inspiration he seeks. That is the great thing about the time in which we live, we can easily access his music and appreciate the art that he helped provide the world. As he says himself, he may return. I only hope he returns when he is ready. We will all be waiting when and if that time comes. Cheers!
Really well said, my friend. Perspective is everything. Looking forward to seeing him in full glory again. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, appreciate it!
@@ALMStudios - Thank you for making the video. I have to admit that I only learned about Nightwish a couple of months ago but I am so glad that I did! I just wish I had discovered them sooner.
I wish you well. Stay safe and healthy! Cheers!
@@nates9029 Glad to hear you got to discover them, you get to enjoy all the great music for the first time. Thank you and stay safe as well. Keep it rock'n'roll, my friend 💪
the need for validation is also understandable in the glasses of depression: low self-steem, feeling that what you do is not enough, feeling left behind, etc
These are understandable causes, my friend. Well said.
I do understand his reasons completely, but it is a very big tragedy for the fans and also for his art, thet has been so exquisitely wonderful!
You are right, my friend, he will be missed by the fans. Not many things stay constant, at this moment in time it was probably the best they could have decided on. Time will reveal more to us. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts, appreciate it a lot, my friend 👍
I can understand the econoomic situation about the music industry, that is why i always buy cd's from bands, insteate of use streaming services, if you are a fan from a band you have then you support it by purchasing CDs., I wish Marco all the best, and i will miss him a lot, and i wish him good health too, thank you Marco for everything you have give to us.
Really well said, my friend. Best support of a fan is getting those records and giving back to artists. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, appreciate it!
Me too. That will always feel more permanent, less ephemeral, for the works of art that they are. They're not to be carelessly consumed for a month or so and then forgotten forever.
@@SoiledWig Great observation, my friend, thank you for sharing!
I use the streaming services to get to know new music and then buy the CD’s of the ones I like.
@@olivierlievens3950 Great approach, my friend!
Wow, how have I not heard of this? I'm gutted. I've been a big Nightwish fan for many, many years, and Marko was a big reason for that. His talent, his voice, and his beard... I'm going to miss those.
Well said, my friend, quite unexpected and turbulent time for the band and music industry in general. Looking forward to seeing him in full glory again in a near future. Let's see what future holds. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, appreciate it!
I wish Marco peace, happiness and fulfillment, I applaud his decision to do what is right for him, and for his own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being...✌
Great words, my friend! Appreciate the positive vibes!
Wait! I don’t pay attention to nightwish for a couple months and Marko left???! Oh noooo what an amazing voice and talent man 😞
You are right, my friend, it is quite unexpected news. I am sure he will be back tho, stronger than ever!
Sad to see Marco leave Nightwish , but I totally understand his decision .Hard to let go but it must be done .All my respect to him .
Well said, my friend. He deserves our support and empathy for his choice. Time will reveal more to us. Looking forward to seeing him in full glory again in a near future. Thank you for taking the time to share some positivity. Appreciate it!
capitalism ultimately rips everything apart, for the benefit of the investors....
@@sabin97 It is one of the issues, for sure.
Respect, Marko! Artists can change this fuzzy world! People don't hear it but they feel it!
Well said💪
I've always thought the more creative and talented an artist is, the higher the chances are that they suffer from depression or similar personal demons. This guy is super talented the way he can play complicated riffs while singing lead not to mention the quality of the vocals. I noticed that Troy had a larger than normal vocal part in the latest Nightwish album so I wonder if this has been in the makings for longer than just 2020? I wish him well in his next phase of life, I don't see how Nightwish can ever be the same again.
Well said, my friend, hard to imagine the band without him.
It's why I always buy physical records. I support the bands I love.
You got it, my friend. Respect!
Me too. Always. Musicians work so hard and pour their heart & soul into song writing and performing & I for one certainly appreciate that.
@@lea-anne9133 Much respect! This is what true support is about!
Well, from what I have read, Marco DOES have a WIFE 2 sons and a family and a DOG and lots of LOVE.
The fact that he mentioned his DOG makes me so happy that he likes DOGGYS. I do LOVE Marco and always have. BUT, He has said "I do NOT think that I will be gone for GOOD", so, that whole bit where you can see here that words have been shown to be coming up, and THEN THIS video STOPS showing the words, and then you see this man's face with a RED background, that happens at about the 5:03 AM mark.
SO I am REALLY hoping that over time that MARCO will produce some good music, BUT, IF he is NOT wanting to do so, lets just let the man relax.
That's a great point, my friend, people deserve to be happy and Marko well deserves to be happy too. Let's support him in that and hope he will come back stronger and better as ever. Appreciate your comment!
God bless you Marko.You made the right choice to walk away.Go spend time with family & friends with what little time that is left.Life is like a vapor.Here today and gone tomorrow.Peace be with you always,Marko.
Well said, my friend. Quite philosophical approach. Time is running, we might as well want to focus on things that make us feel fulfilled. Appreciate your comment 👆
@@ALMStudios Your welcome and thank you for your spot on insight and truthful reporting on Marko resigning from the band.Musicians have been used for decades by their record labels and now it is at a all time high the amount of unfairness of distribution of wealth within the music industry.I give Marko the highest regard for what he is doing with his life now & finally putting his house in order.I pray that God will give Marko the strength to overcome his personal issues and also give to him the serenity that he has so rightly earned & deserves for his contributions to the music world.May God bless you as well ALM Studios.
@@thomaswaters4963 Spot on, my friend, you got it. Thank you for your kind words. God bless you as well, stay strong!
Such a huge loss to nightwish community ;( Hopefully Marko continues with music, when its her time to come back. Would be great to see Jarkko Ahola with nightwish as a "new Marko". Jarkko and floor duet would be magnificent
Kiitos Ville! Appreciate your comment. Time will open more to us. Who will be the new bass player to Nightwish, only the band themselves might know. Let's wait and see how it goes.
Firs time I listened to this band was watching the clip of the movie The Relic, and I was shocked! Since then, I fell in love with them, Tarja, Marko, and all members. Marko is NIghtwish, and Nightwish is Marko. I hope he recovers soon, but taking care of himself is above any other thing.
Well said, my friend! Much love from Finland 💙
@@ALMStudios Much love from Barcelona, Spain.
I feel that the reasons given are probably more psychological than anything else. The economic reasons are more "the camel that broke the camel's back.". The current pandemic, has forced performing artists to re-assess and prevented the majority from doing what they want, love, and more than that need... which is too perform, more than any other situation in the past two decades. Yes, things have changed in the music industry, and there maybe resentment at that fact... but many, many artists still continue regardless, why? Because of the "love" that they feel, either for their art... or that they receive from their fans. Getting cut off from the later, has a bigger impact on some than others. His resignation, letter gave him chances, the chance to highlight the general situation and to reflect upon his own. I sincerely hope that he is able to take this time to reflect and re-connect... "take a break" so to speak, for as long as this pandemic lasts.. which unfortunately maybe a few years yet, the fallout probably even longer, as normality slowly restores. . As for Nightwish as a band? I think that depends mostly on how they feel... the disruption maybe too much. I hope not. Realistically, a "touring hiatus" gives ALL the members a chance for a "breather", pursue creative elements that are not directly Nightwish-related. Whether the recording company are stupid enough to force them to do so at the moment as a band, could be the deal-breaker. As fans we must must be supportive and more than anything, patient. :(
Very well said, my friend, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts ✌️indeed, there are several reasons and its hard to guess which ones played more significant part in his desicion. It migt be that sometimes we are so caughed up in a routine that we loose our connection with the reality and just follow things that are familiar. Taking a step back is sometimes nessesary to better understand what is going on around you. You are right, time will show how things will unfold and hopefully help Marko and Nightwish to follow paths that they feel like pursuing. Thank you for your comment, appreciate it 🙏
I don't speculate, I'm sad to see him go, but I wish him all the best and I hope he finds what he seeks =)
Well said, my friend!
The music industry is a grind. It really wears you down. He needs a breath of fresh air......I wish him the best of luck.
Well said, my friend. Thanks for stopping by!
I found it interesting that in his appearance on Masked Singer, Marko talked about performing on the show and said, This is different, and what’s most amazing was that you’re allowed to perform with a clean slate. I wonder if Marko performing as a completely unknown artist, served as any catalyst to his decision to step away from the iconic Marko and Nightwish?
Great observation, my friend 👌🏻 I feel this could have been one of the moments of "truth" and test of one's worth. He proved, he doesn't need to be a part of a big brand (which he helped to build for over 20 years) in order to be appreciated as an artist. Good guess 👍
For me, Nightwish got hit to the floor when Tarja "left" and not when Marko leaves it's a death blow to Nightwish, I mostly listen to the old albums with Tarja and keep in my that this is only my personal opinion.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoguths, my friend. You are right, Nightwish became different after she left, its true. Now with Marko's departure it will be different again. Time will show how they will look like in the future. Appreciate your comment!
@@ALMStudios For true fans, it's way too "different", and it will never be the same.Nightwish is falling apart, maybe it would be better if they quit.
@@Loverboy6027 Time will reveal more to us, let's see how it goes. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, appreciate it 🙏
I empathize with Marko's struggle with depression, having been there myself. I hope he finds a way to ward it off for good!
Sadly, 99.9% of us don't have the luxury of being able to take a year off to think, search for validation and then take another year off to reinvent ourselves. Not to diminish the seriousness of Marko's issues - I just mean to point out that we can and should use our voices and votes to structure society in a way that brings help to more who need it, not just for a few who are wealthy enough to afford it.
Well said, my friend, this should be a public conversation and everyone, regardless of their social status or income should have a chance to seek help and acknowledgement in the society. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, it is much appreciated!
Oh, crap, I've just learned and I must say I took a hit there. I had a gut feeling 2021 wouldn't be so much better than 2020 and here I have it confirmed.
I don't know about all the reasons but I know quite enough about bipolar syndrom and the need for validation. I don't think Marko will read this thread but or if my validation is of any value but let's say this: I became a published novelist in France last year, and as far as musical inspiration is concerned, Nightwish is just up there. I can say, if not for Marko and the guys, I would never had been able to write my books with the syle I'm praised for. Because writers need muses to talk to them. Sometimes those muses sing.
Congratulations on getting published, my friend! It is indeed a great accomplishment and I am sure it is just a beginning for you. Marko is a talented musician and obviously brand voice&face of Nightwish for past 2 decades. Unfortunately or fortunately there is nothing constant and as past year showed there are no guaranties tomorrow will be bright and sunny. Nightwish has impacted millions of fans around the World and that's what matters. Thank you for taking the time to share your through, appreciate it and good luck with your adventure in literature!
What a great lost for nightwish and the world.😭😭😭
Spot on, my friend 🙏
Sounds to me like Marko Hietala would be happy as an Independent artist with a RUclips Channel and a home studio. Because of the internet and advances in home technology Marko and every music artist doesn't need to be a part of a corporation anymore. I'm 100% certain that if Marko were to create his own RUclips Channel and release music of all kinds he will find a following and make 100% of the profits by doing everything himself. i bet Marko would make more take home pay than he ever earned in Nightwish by making his own music on his own.
That and if Marko reunites with Tarja to make a song or two..imagine that hype and all of the profits made from such a collaboration.
That's an outstanding insight, my friend, I couldn't agree more about it and am sure that internet has all the potential to change the game for artists in many ways. As you said, it is not about the big guys anymore when you can do your own thing online. Let's see what will follow, time will reveal more to us. Appreciate your comment 🙏
He can join the likes of Charlotte Wessel of former Delain. She also has a patron with more than 600 patrons. The music industry has changed so much and artists should tap into social media to assist them.
It may also help if he sells his music directly to his fans. I follow a Chinese-American artist China Mac,who recently swore off all streaming and sells music directly to his fans. According to him, he has made more money than he ever did through streaming because the middle man is gone.
I enjoyed Marko performances and vocals. I liked the vocals he lent for a few songs during the transition of Tarja.
You got it, my friend. He will be back with more stuff in the future, you will see.
Depression is a tough beast. It never really goes away, but can be held at bay. I respect his need for time to reset.
It is a tough one for sure. Thank you for taking the time to watch, peace to you brother ✌️
Any chance Marko and Tarja could form a duet now?
That would be interesting to see 👌🏻
As a fan of his music, I am disappointed. But as a fan of him as a man, I wish him all the best in the world.
Well said, my friend. Looking forward to seeing him in full glory again in a near future.
@@ALMStudios And even if he doesn't emerge into public life again, I hope he finds what he's looking for. Finding that missing piece of yourself can be a difficult thing to do.
@@AB-ez4rm I couldn't agree more. Time will reveal more to us.
Was quite a surprise for myself to see the news. My wife was a fan of Nightwish in the past but has not for some reason warmed up to Floor, whereas I find myself listening to the "big" songs like Ghost Love Score, The Greatest Show On Earth etc spesificly sung by her. Sincerely hoping they will not depart completely because of Marco leaving.
I must also note that I was surpised to hear the congrats in the end and must ask you do you speak Finnish? Because I know several foreign people that have lived here for decades and have the same or even more of an accent than you!
Terve, Matti! Kiitos viestista! You are absolutely right, this is a big change for Nightwish and i am also looking forward to seeing Marko in full glory back in the business! P.S. Asun Suomessa vuodesta 2016, ymmärrän ja puhun Suomea , kyllä! Hyvää viikonloppua! :)
We zullen Marko heel hard missen bij Nightwish en ik vrees echt voor het voortbestaan van de groep. Maar niets blijft eeuwig duren. Marko is niemands bezit, als hij zin heeft in een ander project en daarvoor een ander traject moet volgen heeft niemand het recht daarin tussen te komen. HIj zal allicht niet over 1 nacht ijs gegaan zijn.
Ik wens hem alle succes toe en blijf hem zeker volgen.
Really well said, my friend, thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Time will show. Appreciate your comment!
I'm 17 years old and I have Autism I'm learning Bass it's sad that Rap is taking over because I grew up with Rock and Metal because it's hard to finds kids my age especially in a low class poverty stricken area who love Rock and Metal. There are young bands like Liliac who rock they make income by uploading to youtube pop punk is making it's way into emo Rap which is on its way to a Pop Punk revival we also have an Thrash Metal revival which I want to start an Thrash Metal band.
My friend , your unique perspective and experience are your most important weapons. Internet bridges the gaps and it is much easier to find ppl with similar interests online these days. Just focus on your goal and execute. You can do this 🔥💪🙏
im so happy to hear your music is so important artists on the spectrum are some next level stuff!! Stay with whatever genre you feel in your chest oh and get at least a 300 watt rig so your felt and heard me i am a metal guitarist but put a bass in my hands i funk with my thumb like primus lol rock on
@@edwardheins2930 I own an 120 watt bass amp with an xlr out to plug into the PA system at parties.
@@edwardheins2930 Appreciate your comment, sir. Long live rock'n'roll💪
You are still growing up.
This is bad. Marko has his reasons and I wish him all the best with thanks to his great contributions to Nighwish over the years. I hope this is not the end of Nightwish. Glad I got the chance to see them in the Decades tour.
You are right, my friend, this is deffenetely a start of a new chapter for both parties, so let's give tem time and follow along with what is to come. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your thoguhts. Appreciate it.
@@ALMStudios Most appreciated. Many thanks.
@@stevejones1682 🤘🤘🤘
Artists should get 95 percent nothing but pain for them the way artists are treated , all the best....
Well said, my friend 👆
Nothing but great wishes for Marco's future!! If, Marco should get bored, and is in Florida U.S.A., he could play some Acoustic music in the swamps of my favorite place in the World... The place is The Farm where we grow music, and Smiles!! Tak WE=mc2
Thanks for sharing some love!
17th December Mario was still hyping the March online concert on Twitter saying he can’t wait, and on Masked Singer, he said as a clue “he sends his wish to the night sky that he never needs to stop”. Did not sound like a man retiring.
Interesting observation, thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Indeed, came out unexpectedly for many, I am sure.
Actually this could as well sound like a man retiring. For example, when I feel a change or an end of something coming near that I loved I start to cling on it, kind of praying that it wouldn't change. To send a wish to the sky sounds like someone who feels the necessity for a change and doesn't want it to be true and begs for the situation to become better again. It can even sound desparate and that you want to summon your wish to become true. Until you finally realise that there's no other way than doing what you actually didn't want to do. Especially when there are emotional and psychical problems play along. For me this makes it even more sad and I'm feeling sorry for him, because this abrupt end shows that there may be inner struggle and a lot of sadness in him. Poor Marco and also poor Tuomas. I feel pitty for them both (and also the rest of the people involved) and hope they find the strength to get back to happiness.
@@hennybode8313 Interesting perspective, Henny, thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts, it is much appreciated! Let's see it as a begining of something new and wonderful though. People should do what makes their heart tick, if it was no longer the case for him, maybe it was then a good solution. Like if you would get tired of your 9-5 work and would like to try something different. Might be that's the case. Looking forward to seeing him in full glory again soon!
Regardless of his reasons, he will be missed by many, just as Tarja leaving was felt by many. I was a Tarja fan and very upset when she left, but Floor wasn't a bad replacement after Annette left, and I came back to listening to them again. I'm hoping it isn't the start of yet another awful period for what's left of Nightwish until they find another great band member. Just as Tarja was, Marco will be very hard to replace. My 2 favourite Nightwish members are gone now, but I'll wait and see where Nightwish goes from here before giving up on them. I wish Marco all the best for his future endeavours, no matter what they are, he''ll continue to have the love of his fans and many will follow where he goes next.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, my friend! You are right, it is quite a dramatic change for them once more time. Time will show more to us, let's see how it goes for them. Appreciate your comment!
Sometimes an artist reaches the end of the road for inspiration to carry on making music. It's about money, but it's also about creative fulfillment.
Many famous artists shut the door on either making music or getting a big paycheck.
Agnetha & Frida of ABBA virtually vanished from recording or touring in the 80's...
Robert Plant refused a Led Zeppelin reunion... Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple in '93 to play acoustic folk w/ his wife in Blackmore's Night... Steve Perry of Journey opted to retire from music in 1998 for decades... Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi bailed on his megaplatinum band & has declined to return.
And I can understand their point... if u are unhappy in ur situation of the music industry... the option to quit is there to take.
Great observations, my friend ✨👌🏻 indeed, artists have a right to choose what to do with their careers. However with the level of energy Marko has as a creative, I wouldn't be surprised if we hear back from him soon. Just like ABBA, Iron Maiden come back with a new albums, there is always a hope ✌️ appreciate your thoughtful comment, it is much appreciated 👏
I admired the guy so much since I was a kid. I even "grew two beards". I am happy that he plans to write sometime later in the future.
He impacted many people around the World, that's for sure. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share some positivity! Appreciate it and looking forward to seeing him in full glory again.
I love Marko very much,i missed him. But Nightwish is over, when Tuomas say, Nightwish is over..my opinion
Hey, my friend, thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts! History of this band shows that there are not many things that can stop them. Despite the fact that Marko is a huge part of the crew, it is hard to imagine them stopping now. The perception of the band from the side of the audience may change of course , but this would require more time before we really see what will happen. Appreciate your comment.
@@ALMStudios Thank you for your answer. Greetings from northern germany and stay safe👍
@@ralfmeyer9086 Danke! Much love from Finland 🙏
@@ALMStudios Kiitos 🤗
Don't think it will happening, like he want to retire from everything public... But... Tarot back it will be cool Marko!
Time will show, my friend. Looking forward to seeing Marko in full glory soon again 🙂✌️
O que Marco Hietala pretende fazer agora, estou muito triste por ele ter saído do night Wish
Time will show, my friend. Apreaciate your comment!
He left So sad I'm gonna miss him he was symbol to the band.
Really well said, my friend! Appreciate your comment!
I warned about this on several NW forums and social media platforms. With NW's H2N album, Marco was frustratingly kept in the corner overall....and that they should worry about someone that immensely talented could have quiet resentment build up to the point of leaving the band. I hate to say I was right....but I was. Tuomas made an unforced error letting Troy D in as a full time member and taking over many singing parts Marco should have had IMHO. As a leader, you have to know your team's strengths....and Marco's voice AND song writing abilities should never have been pushed aside. He was too important. IMO Tuomas should have allowed Marco to be more involved in the song writing, too. Still love NW...but dammit if this could not have been avoided.
I feel your frustration, my friend. Indeed a rather unfortunate event. Would take a while to restore the band's identity. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Appreciate it!
@@ALMStudios Your video was outstanding. Appreciate the time you took to put out such a well thought-out video. Thank you!
@@ALMStudios and in all fairness, Marco did try to denounce any issues with Tuomas...and that is probably true as one friend to another. But I think Marco's past comments and actions suggested he wasn't feeling very inspired. Usually that is the case when you aren't given enough to do in your present project.
@@rudianger123 Appreciate the kind words, glad you found it insightful!
@@rudianger123 Great observation. I believe that talented artist with ambition should have enough space for navigation and self-expression. Luckily Marko started on his own solo journey, so let's see how it develops from there.
To be honest, I don't fully believe this because he's joined Therion singing on every track on their newest album Leviathan, sings even more than Thomas does(!), though Thomas has co-written most of the songs. So if he's conerned about money and survival, why join another (smaller?) band? Because I believe there's issues to do with Tuomas than anything else. Just my thoughts. :) PS. The new Therion album sounds awesome, and with his involement, they will only grow from here.
Interesting observation, my friend ✌️ for many musicians side projects become not only additional sourses of financial resources but an opportunity to express themselves additionally to what they already do with their main gigs💪
It did feel like Marco had been growing away from the band for a couple of years now anyway
@@Brakiros Time will reveal more to us. Thanks for stopping by 👍
I just discovered Night Wish. Great band and being new to them I have their whole catalog to enjoy as if it was new.
Glad for you, my friend. There is a lot of great music there to be discovered. Drop some comments after you listen to couple of albums interesting to know how it feels like to listen to Nightwish for te first time. Appreciate your comment and enjoy the music!
@@ALMStudios It's the next step in symphonic/progressive Rock (some call it symphonic metal but that's splitting hairs). Starting with the Beatles experiments blending strings with Rock music it progressed to the Moody Blues, ELO, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Queensryche and all the other progressive Rock bands. Night Wish used modern technology to take it to a whole new level..
@@nyobunknown6983 Those are great observations, indeed! If you listen to the earlier albums with previous vocalist Tarja Turunen, you will reveal a whole new layer of progressiveness take in the context of the time they made their first music. Enjoy! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
Lease him alone, his choice completly and i salute him for being who he was, and will be. Cheers Marko, i man-love you forever
Well said, my friend, well said. Thanks for stopping by 👍
So I bought tickets to see nightwish live for the first time (before the pandemic) and due to this, it was rescheduled twice now.. So thanks pandemic, you took this chance of seeing Marco from me, forever maybe..
I feel your frustration, it is an ironic outcome, but who knows, Marko might come back with yet another surprise + he already started touring with his solo project, so you might still have a chance to see him live at some point 👌🏻
Blame Xi Jinping, and the Communist Party of China. And this band intends to tour China again!!??
@@davidbentley4032 why blame them?
The reason for his resignation is probably the ones he himself states. But maybe there are things he does not mention that also come into play. How has the relationship been with Tuomas lately - and for that matter the other members? Has Marko been happy with the direction the band has taken with their latest album, which in style is far from the heavier metal that Marko might prefer (although his solo stuff isn't that metallic after all)? And what would it be like if they could have completed their big and long concert tour in 2020 - for someone with depressive tendencies, a lot is required to avoid falling into hour-long rumination, which can almost in itself create depression?
Very good points, my friend, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, it is much appreciated. You have a point, it must have been not just a single reason but rather a mix of different things. Time will show, but fir now it is probably the best decision for him to focus on himself and take a break from this hussle.
At worst I'd think that Tuomas and the rest of the band may be more accepting to music industry behavior Marko doesn't feel he can deal with anymore, and if that is an issue I d think that Marko doesn't want them to quit just because he can't deal with that crap anymore.
@@iljuro You have a point, my friend! Hard to guess what exactly made them go this route but hopefully both Marko and Nightwish find their peace and move forward.
He specifically mentions that it is NOT Tuomas and is very disparaging of those people who seek to find other reasons than the ones he has given.
@@TheBaconWizard You have a valid point, my friend, let's respect Marko's official statement.
For me it's like this, the isolation due to the pandemic made a lot of us confront our inner demons and reflect on our lives, all of this had never happened in our lives because of the constant flow of it, so for me he understood or realiza something that he needed to do
Valuable observation, my friend. Indeed, having time for yourself without a need to rush to a new thing can help a lot and many realizations can come along. Let's see what future holds. Appreciate your comment!
You said it yourself, "Marco deserves our full support in his quest for a better, stronger, and happier life."
Indeed! 🙌