Ohhh thanks for this awesome reaction to this one so quickly. However I think you forgot the song I bribed you into reacting to with that wonderful red rope licorice..... Bless the Child😂 I totally agree that this one hurts a bit because Marko is so wonderful in this one, but I am happy that at least it was recorded. So I enjoy what's there and I am very much looking forward to what is coming. Every now and then Kai posts snippets. As for the lyrics, this song reminds me of One by Metallica. It talks about the horrors of war and how soldiers suffer (killing is quick but you carry it with you forever) while it's not their fight. 🖤🤘🏼
Lyrics Today I killed, he was just a boy Eight before him, I knew them all In the fields a dying oath I'd kill them all to save my own Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no One by one, we will fall, down down Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life Hold on tight, this ain't my fight Deliver me from this war It's not for me it's because of you Devil seems; my eternity Obey to kill to save yourself Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no One by one, we will fall, down down Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life Hold on tight, this ain't my fight "I envy the 9 lives that gave me hell My path made up by their torn bodies Man to man, soldier to soldier, dust to dust Call me a coward but I can't take it anymore" They wait for me far back home The live with eyes turned away They were the first ones to see They are the last ones to bleed "The ultimate high as all beautiful dies A ruler's tool, a priest's excuse, a tyrant's delight I alone, the great white hunter I'll march till the dawn brings me rest 10th patriot at the gallows' pole!" Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no One by one, we will fall, down down Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life Hold on tight, this ain't my fight Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no One by one, we will fall, down down Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life Hold on tight, this ain't my fight
I agree Eric. The perfect lineup. Life goes on, but we will remember and cherish this Nightwish era and every amazing video that celebrates perfection.
Buenos Aires 2018 where Floor breathed new life in to a number of Nightwish classics that pre-date her time with the band. You said it all Eric. Nightwish always hit my musical and emotional hot spot. Phenomenal group of musicians all masters of their craft. Thank you. 🙏😊👍❤️
What's fun about Emppu is that he'll be playing a solo with a face on that says it's the most difficult thing he's ever played and that he's about to screw it up. Then he looks up at the crowd and smirks, while still playing that intricate solo like it's nothing. BTW, when you talk about Marko and Floor, well you probably haven't seen enough examples, but Floor has this incredible ability to adjust to her vocal partner regardless of who he or she is. Match her with Dolly Parton or Beyoncé and you would think she had been singing with them for years.
Yes, absolutly and the band has the same feeling often, I guess. Troy literaly said this during a concert in germany: "This is not a concert, this is like beeing with family and friends!" ❤
Such an underrated song, awesome performance! And what comes to Marko's decision to leave , i understand his reasoning and still love him. His still a living LEGEND.
I don't really spend too much if any time on most track's lyrics since we all take something different from them and create our unique connections to the song overall. Some songs you can't help it, other songs can be "too personal". I get yelled at in the comments if I try to "tell people what to think", so I'm cautious about expounding on "meaning". Cheers, Eric
@TheWyldesidewithEricClark I can fully understand that. As I said I can't wait to hear YOUR take on this one. Not I can't wait to hear you repeat my take on it back to me. The most wonderful thing about bands like Nightwish with talented writers like Tuomas, is they seem to be able to speak to everyone through music and people might not hear the same thing as someone else. But everyone gets something from a song by a talented writer.
Tuomas sets the Story, Floor drives the Tone, Marco interlopes in to the Tones, Emmpu ties it together dots the I's and crosses the tees, kia and Marco con trol the Speed (a High Talent band in the Groove) Makes the Music. As always Floor Commands the Crowd without the Crowd Knowing. The Rest I Totally Concur.
Agree about Emppu, he gets a little overlooked because he's just hits the mark like clockwork. So absolutely reliable that you just assume he's gonna be on point without even thinking about it.
Lovely reaction as always , Eric. I've enjoyed every single one you've done so far, so keep them coming, please. 10th man down is one of the many brilliant songs Nightwish have that reactors always omit for some reason. I'd like to request a couple (I have many more in mind 😁) reactions to 2 other songs that are never reacted to and that I absolutely love and I'm absolutely convinced you're going to love too. The songs are Beauty OF the beast and Fantasmic but both have to be the studio versions as there aren't good quality live ones on RUclips and also the studio versions will allow to hear the whole song as a lot is happening in both of them .
This is the closest thing Nightwish has to a full on anti-war protest song, as it examines the horrors of war from a soldier’s perspective. This song has a clear narrator, an unnamed soldier suffering with guilt and shame at the actions he’s taken in war. The song begins with a simple statement that immediately begins to lay the groundwork for what the title of the song means. (Today I killed, he was just a boy, eight before him, I knew them all.) Meaning this is the 9th man the soldier has killed. The chorus of the song is just devastating, delivering a rapid fire desperate plea, with the soldier planning to desert even though they know they will be killed for it. (Run and fight for life, hold on tight, this ain’t my fight.) The second verse talks about how killing another person is something that happens in an instant but sticks with you forever. (Devil’s instant, my eternity) Marko’s part then begins, which seems to represent the darkest thoughts of the soldier. He talks about envying the nine soldiers and their blood now lines his path, and that he can’t take it anymore, even being labeled a coward means nothing. Later, Marko as the soldier states that they will march away from their duty until the dawn brings them peace, and they welcome capital punishment for desertion with open arms, becoming the tenth man down. (Tenth patriot at the gallows pole). Or something like that ,.... I really Like your reactions analyses (I make notes every time)! NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘
Your beautiful chosen words, based upon deep visions and feelings, hit me...they hit me caus I litterally 'feel' what you all explained... Compliments, Sir! Love, Rich, The Netherlands.
Originally on the 2001 4 song EP, Over the Hills and Far Away. Tarja and guest Tapio Wilska on vocals. Jukka on drums and Sami Vanska on bass. Sami left the band not long after the EP's recording.
Great song from an older album and the best NW live concert (IMO). The Bloodstock version was good too but nothing beats BA Emppu was really in his element in some of the older numbers like this, Stargazers, Gethsemane End of All Hope etc. You should look at the opening to this concert, as a Troy fan - he transcribes a great old Tarja song, Swanheart, for solo pipes and then runs straight into one of the great Nightwish show- openers, End of All Hope. Personally I think Emppu is a GOAT, but unsung. You always talk about his tone - note the EV-1 he plays has NO tone controls!
Murderers Row, that's a very nice description 😅. And you know what? That's exactly describing their talent. It is really lonely at the very top. Their success is due to their extreme talents music wise in all it's aspects. But evenly based upon their companionship and pure joy in what they are doing. When the band exploded mentally, the audience explodes as well. Many bands are concentrating on making complex music and they forget to "perform" . They concentrate on their thing. But Nightwish is able to hide the concentration after a mask of pure joy. Maybe that is next level. That you are able to outperform anyone and let it look easy. Gods they are.
I also love your Nightwish pics in the background. The Black and White picture on the mantelpiece is the same one I have on my Nightwish phone case. Though Kai and Troy are missing in mine coz it didn’t fit the dimensions of the case. And I love it when you talk about how great Emppu is! I love the little dude too! He’s my profile pic and my profile name too!
Liked ur react videos, greetings from Finland! I try to see if u already react Finnish rock n roll band Hurriganes, but i Dont see any. So I think u maybe like their old school music, songs like get on, I will stay and My only one etc🔥
Do you mean Mike Oldfield? As in Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield? Cus’ you keep saying Mike OldFELD. And brother, I’m with you on it hurting to hear Floor and Marko together.
Always top quality from them. Are you aware that about a month ago Angelina Jordan released her first album. I believe you said you like Jazz, or was that someone else?
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Ohhh thanks for this awesome reaction to this one so quickly. However I think you forgot the song I bribed you into reacting to with that wonderful red rope licorice..... Bless the Child😂
I totally agree that this one hurts a bit because Marko is so wonderful in this one, but I am happy that at least it was recorded. So I enjoy what's there and I am very much looking forward to what is coming. Every now and then Kai posts snippets.
As for the lyrics, this song reminds me of One by Metallica. It talks about the horrors of war and how soldiers suffer (killing is quick but you carry it with you forever) while it's not their fight. 🖤🤘🏼
I concur with Bless The Child! One of my favorites! 🤘🖤🖤🖤
I concur with Bless the Child at Wacken 2013.
He already did it. ruclips.net/video/KRC-EoF9_AU/видео.html
Lyrics
Today I killed, he was just a boy
Eight before him, I knew them all
In the fields a dying oath
I'd kill them all to save my own
Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no
One by one, we will fall, down down
Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life
Hold on tight, this ain't my fight
Deliver me from this war
It's not for me it's because of you
Devil seems; my eternity
Obey to kill to save yourself
Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no
One by one, we will fall, down down
Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life
Hold on tight, this ain't my fight
"I envy the 9 lives that gave me hell
My path made up by their torn bodies
Man to man, soldier to soldier, dust to dust
Call me a coward but I can't take it anymore"
They wait for me far back home
The live with eyes turned away
They were the first ones to see
They are the last ones to bleed
"The ultimate high as all beautiful dies
A ruler's tool, a priest's excuse, a tyrant's delight
I alone, the great white hunter
I'll march till the dawn brings me rest
10th patriot at the gallows' pole!"
Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no
One by one, we will fall, down down
Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life
Hold on tight, this ain't my fight
Cut me free, bleed with me, oh no
One by one, we will fall, down down
Pull the plug, end the pain, run an' fight for life
Hold on tight, this ain't my fight
BEST BAND AND VOCALIST IN THE WORLD !
You did it again, Eric, making me stay awake past my normal bedtime, but I loved the music and your analysis.
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I agree Eric. The perfect lineup. Life goes on, but we will remember and cherish this Nightwish era and every amazing video that celebrates perfection.
This is the song that got me hooked on Nightwish so many years ago!!!! \m/ \m/
Buenos Aires 2018 where Floor breathed new life in to a number of Nightwish classics that pre-date her time with the band. You said it all Eric. Nightwish always hit my musical and emotional hot spot. Phenomenal group of musicians all masters of their craft. Thank you. 🙏😊👍❤️
Great suggestion Little Raven! 😄
What's fun about Emppu is that he'll be playing a solo with a face on that says it's the most difficult thing he's ever played and that he's about to screw it up. Then he looks up at the crowd and smirks, while still playing that intricate solo like it's nothing.
BTW, when you talk about Marko and Floor, well you probably haven't seen enough examples, but Floor has this incredible ability to adjust to her vocal partner regardless of who he or she is. Match her with Dolly Parton or Beyoncé and you would think she had been singing with them for years.
Seeing and listening to NW is both friendly and familiar. It's like being with family.
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Yes, absolutly and the band has the same feeling often, I guess. Troy literaly said this during a concert in germany: "This is not a concert, this is like beeing with family and friends!" ❤
I concur. And they are somewhat a family/dear friends to us. 😊
This song makes me very emotional every single time I hear it, and now, with all the stuff happening in Ukraine, it hits even harder
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Such an underrated song, awesome performance! And what comes to Marko's decision to leave , i understand his reasoning and still love him. His still a living LEGEND.
As a Vet, this one speaks to me, can't wait to hear your take
I don't really spend too much if any time on most track's lyrics since we all take something different from them and create our unique connections to the song overall. Some songs you can't help it, other songs can be "too personal". I get yelled at in the comments if I try to "tell people what to think", so I'm cautious about expounding on "meaning".
Cheers,
Eric
@TheWyldesidewithEricClark I can fully understand that. As I said I can't wait to hear YOUR take on this one. Not I can't wait to hear you repeat my take on it back to me. The most wonderful thing about bands like Nightwish with talented writers like Tuomas, is they seem to be able to speak to everyone through music and people might not hear the same thing as someone else. But everyone gets something from a song by a talented writer.
Great reaction btw. And I'm looking forward to the first Arsenal vs United game of the new season next weekend.
Tuomas sets the Story, Floor drives the Tone, Marco interlopes in to the Tones, Emmpu ties it together dots the I's and crosses the tees, kia and Marco con trol the Speed (a High Talent band in the Groove) Makes the Music. As always Floor Commands the Crowd without the Crowd Knowing. The Rest I Totally Concur.
Powerful song. Thank you Eric and Little Raven 🤘🤘
Agree about Emppu, he gets a little overlooked because he's just hits the mark like clockwork. So absolutely reliable that you just assume he's gonna be on point without even thinking about it.
Check Oceanborn album and you will know Empu’s Power
Yes i totally agree with you, what you say about Emmpu.🤘
Lovely reaction as always , Eric. I've enjoyed every single one you've done so far, so keep them coming, please. 10th man down is one of the many brilliant songs Nightwish have that reactors always omit for some reason.
I'd like to request a couple (I have many more in mind 😁) reactions to 2 other songs that are never reacted to and that I absolutely love and I'm absolutely convinced you're going to love too. The songs are Beauty OF the beast and Fantasmic but both have to be the studio versions as there aren't good quality live ones on RUclips and also the studio versions will allow to hear the whole song as a lot is happening in both of them .
This is the closest thing Nightwish has to a full on anti-war protest song, as it examines the horrors of war from a soldier’s perspective.
This song has a clear narrator, an unnamed soldier suffering with guilt and shame at the actions he’s taken in war. The song begins with a simple statement that immediately begins to lay the groundwork for what the title of the song means. (Today I killed, he was just a boy, eight before him, I knew them all.) Meaning this is the 9th man the soldier has killed. The chorus of the song is just devastating, delivering a rapid fire desperate plea, with the soldier planning to desert even though they know they will be killed for it. (Run and fight for life, hold on tight, this ain’t my fight.) The second verse talks about how killing another person is something that happens in an instant but sticks with you forever. (Devil’s instant, my eternity) Marko’s part then begins, which seems to represent the darkest thoughts of the soldier. He talks about envying the nine soldiers and their blood now lines his path, and that he can’t take it anymore, even being labeled a coward means nothing. Later, Marko as the soldier states that they will march away from their duty until the dawn brings them peace, and they welcome capital punishment for desertion with open arms, becoming the tenth man down. (Tenth patriot at the gallows pole).
Or something like that ,....
I really Like your reactions analyses (I make notes every time)!
NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘
Don't see this song a lot but definitely a great one. Floor and Marco are one of the greatest singing duos.
always learn something from you ERIC and isnt that what its all about .ROCK ON
Hello again, Eric. Loved your reaction. Cheat code indeed! Perfection incarnate. Thank you.
this is such an overlooked song thanks Little Raven and Eric
Never saw someone react to this song, great! ❤ and yeah..Empuu!!! 🫶
Definitely I concur
The perfect one ❤🔥🤘🔥❤
Nothing more to say 💜
Your beautiful chosen words, based upon deep visions and feelings, hit me...they hit me caus I litterally 'feel' what you all explained... Compliments, Sir! Love, Rich, The Netherlands.
You are so right about this being the perfect balance on this song but on so many Troy adds another level to the song.
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Those machine gun sounds from Floor always get me 🥺
Eric is jolly good fellow😊
Love all these changes with this song
Great reaction! I always enjoy your comments! They are “cheat code”!🤘🎸
Excellent reaction and breakdown. You add value, unlike most other reactors. Thanks! NW Army Philly.
If I recall correctly, Marko won The Masked Singer in Finland.
Originally on the 2001 4 song EP, Over the Hills and Far Away. Tarja and guest Tapio Wilska on vocals. Jukka on drums and Sami Vanska on bass. Sami left the band not long after the EP's recording.
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Tony Kakko was also in vocals in that EP, on one of my favorite songs Astral Romance (remake). I wish Eric will someday react to that one
Watch at 7:07 how Kai throws one stick in the air and catches it for the final blow 💪
Eric, i love y ❤. Greetings from Finlamd 🇫🇮
Great song from an older album and the best NW live concert (IMO).
The Bloodstock version was good too but nothing beats BA
Emppu was really in his element in some of the older numbers like this, Stargazers, Gethsemane End of All Hope etc.
You should look at the opening to this concert, as a Troy fan - he transcribes a great old Tarja song, Swanheart, for solo pipes and then runs straight into one of the great Nightwish show- openers, End of All Hope.
Personally I think Emppu is a GOAT, but unsung. You always talk about his tone - note the EV-1 he plays has NO tone controls!
🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done Eric and what A great song huh?
One of the few Nightwish songs where I actually prefer the album version. 2002 Summer Breeze festival live had Tuomas with red hair tho!
Murderers Row, that's a very nice description 😅. And you know what? That's exactly describing their talent. It is really lonely at the very top. Their success is due to their extreme talents music wise in all it's aspects. But evenly based upon their companionship and pure joy in what they are doing. When the band exploded mentally, the audience explodes as well. Many bands are concentrating on making complex music and they forget to "perform" . They concentrate on their thing. But Nightwish is able to hide the concentration after a mask of pure joy. Maybe that is next level. That you are able to outperform anyone and let it look easy. Gods they are.
It's a synergy. Rhe completed triangle. Check out Kinslayer...
Emmpu is a little Dickens [Jimmey]. Nightwish has been blessed with exceptional drummers.
I concur
hehe. I'm first!
I also love your Nightwish pics in the background. The Black and White picture on the mantelpiece is the same one I have on my Nightwish phone case. Though Kai and Troy are missing in mine coz it didn’t fit the dimensions of the case. And I love it when you talk about how great Emppu is! I love the little dude too! He’s my profile pic and my profile name too!
"Well deserved" 1st place on comments? 😹
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I think this song is react to way less than it should be. Band is having fun and I love this scenery in Tuomas's mind.
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Liked ur react videos, greetings from Finland!
I try to see if u already react Finnish rock n roll band Hurriganes, but i Dont see any.
So I think u maybe like their old school music, songs like get on, I will stay and My only one etc🔥
NWA🇫🇮🤘👍😎
Do you mean Mike Oldfield? As in Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield? Cus’ you keep saying Mike OldFELD. And brother, I’m with you on it hurting to hear Floor and Marko together.
Evergrey please with where august mourns❤😊
I like this anti-war anthem a lot. Unfortunately too actual today's Europe.
Always top quality from them. Are you aware that about a month ago Angelina Jordan released her first album. I believe you said you like Jazz, or was that someone else?