And Another One! Nightwish - Romanticide REACTION  

Just wait for Poet and the Pendulum(live at Wembley) and The Greatest show on Earth(live from Tampere 2015) both are broken into 5 parts and are emotional rollercoasters that will blow your mind, great watching you again, great live stream, see you next time.

I'm glad that you took another step today, assisting yet to another facet of the band. And the style approached perfectly fits the theme of the song, presented so poetically in the lyrics: the death of romance. Let me tell you a "secret": many Nightwish fans (including myself) have not always listened to metal. Nightwish, as well as other symphonic metal bands, are a "gateway" for us to this musical land. Come with us, and you will enjoy the harmonies of metal :)

Song is about the death of a Romance, not necessarily the actual death of a person. The lyrics to me are about exploring a toxic relationship, acknowledging your own role in creating it, recognizing it, and having the strength to leave it.

She says, ''those harmonies are dope" I think, "fasten your seatbelt for what's coming", and the reaction did not disappoint! (Looks like we've got another incoming metalhead.)

Love that 3 octave glissando that Floor does in tandem with Marko. The studio version, from the Tarja era, only has his 2 octave slide. This is one of their heavier songs, and one of the few that Emppu really shreds on, as he , and the band , play what is needed for the song. They aren't out there to show off. Marko sings backing or co-lead on a lot of songs, and lead on a few, including The Islander and their cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes. He was lead singer of a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish. Very good breakdown on the lyrics. Yes, the song is about a romance that has died, it's over, time to move on. Song # 11 in this set, GLS was # 13, Storytime #6. You don't need to follow Gabriel's list in order. We do recommend you use his list for links. It's ok to pause, you can go back a few seconds to make sure you don't miss anything before resuming. Recommend Song of Myself next. Gabriel does what he does in memory of Ann Waychoff, this was her favorite song.

I finally got to experience a Floorgasm live a few months back when Nightwish was in Chicago. Easily in my top 5 concerts of all-time. Unreal.

I would love to see ur reaction of their song "While Your Lips Are Still Red". it's one of the prettiest songs ever in my opinion

No matter how intense dark or heavy, Nightwish’s songs are always so listenable. Dope reaction Rosalie 💥💥💥💥

What to say... Floor and Nightwish... EPIC🤘🤘

If you need emotion, than you need "Dead Boy’s Poem" or "Everdream". ;-) Dead Boy’s Poem from the Decades Tour is maybe one of my all time favorites from Nightwish. Floor is so good in this song. This women is an another level.

Floor Jansen at the time said in an interview that her hardest song to sing was Ever Dream. It's an amazing song, hope you get around to it someday. From the same concert. I'm happy you adressed the fact thta just because something looks or sounds scary doesn't mean that it is. Keep on rocking.

Everything they do is so different and yet easily recognisable... and just so good, in a class of its own.

This is metal love song by Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) 💘 Nightwish is Finnish gift to metal music and Floor Jansen is "God's" gift to Nightwish. I cannot say enough about drumming, Jukka here oh man I love his drumming and his style 🥁💕

You'll always find poetic lyrics with Nightwish, a story, a fantastic composition, even when they're going into something like "Yous is an Empty Hope." It's always artistic. There's such a range in what they do, and it is very, very well thought out, with intricate changes and transitions. Part of the joy of Nightwish, beyond the joy and passion of all of them on stage, and the energy of the crowd, is every time you hear the same song again, you'll find new little details and things to appreciate. Floor's 3 octave glissando might be one of the most impressive things in this song, but you get Empuu able to show a little more of his flair on the guitar, Marco showing one side of his voice, Jukka going to town with the double kick. As you explore more Nightwish, one thing to maybe listen for, among so many, is Empuu's guitar solos. I point that out, because in a lot of metal, it's a real staple for the guitar solos to be really flashy, longer, with a lot of fast notes, "shredding" it. Empuu is really talented, and really understated. His style is more to give the song only what it needs. You'll see melodic solos, as in Ghost Love Score, where he picks up the melody of the vocals for a bit and echoes it. Sometimes he'll be the transition, and the last guitar note will lead directly into the vocal phrase. I think he carries a lot of emotion in the tones he plays, too, like in Nemo. There's a lot more you could focus on, I only raised Empuu here because here, you get to see him shred it a bit more than you might usually. 🙂 Anyway, great reaction!

Love your reactions; thank you for the Nightwish journey

He uses the male vocals as the protagonist or bad guy/ evil role. It works well with the songs they do.

I have a gift for you. How's the heart, Acoustic. Another gift, Bless the child, Wacken. You're great. I'm glad your friend introduced you to us.

Thanks for the open mindedness to check these types of songs out. It is just all about the proper vibe for the story of the lyrics. This one is all about a bad relationship coming to the end of the line. Romanticide is all about the death or killing of romance. Time to move on and find a new love. Musical dynamics are one of the keys to great storytelling and emotional impact. There are many softer songs to come. Hang in there. Loved it Rosalie! 🙏🙏 Being into psychology as you are, I will be very interested in your reaction to one of Tuomas' artistic masterpieces, "Poet and The Pendulum". It is loosely inspire by the Edgar Allen Poe story "The Pit and The Pendulum". A psychological horror story. However, before you check it out you should learn a little bit about the backstory. It involves the firing of the 1st Nightwish vocalist Tarja. The original fans loved her for her unique operatic vocal style. The were very unhappy when she was fired and Tuomas was the target of their disappointment and scorn. This song was written in response to the mental anguish and depression that followed. When you are ready, be sure to do the Wembley 2015 version with lyrics. This way you will be able to follow the imagery and poetic metaphors used to convey the emotion and turmoil of the composition.

the power in her voice and kai the drummer

1) I love how deep you go into this. Most reactors just watch the thing, say a few words, and that´s it. But you even go through lyrics and try to find the meaning, even though with Tuomas´ poetry it´s tough. 2) I learned from psychologist Jordan Peterson that one has to integrate their shadow, so they cannot be pushed around, and they can stand for themselves. That´s what happens in metal in my opinion. What I´ve seen here in comments are people who can bite, no doubt, but have consciously decided not to. And that´s what make them good, and that´s why the atmosphere in comments is so positive.

The guitar solo by Emppu is the treat of this song. Some fans do know it as can be seen. Marco also shows his capacity to sing growly style and together with Floor to make that awesome summit. The drumming by Jukka is also so grand. Naturally Tuomas makes it all possible. Metal Mozart+Keats+Shakespeare = Tuomas equation is pretty valid.

"Ode of lies" should be "O.D. of lies", an overdose of lies. Superb reaction.

Great reaction Rosalie..Get ready, you will be impressed so many more times. They are so awesome. Loving your reactions.

Great reaction! Love the post music breakdown. Enjoy your journey. The Rabbit holes goes deep. Cheers from the Nightwish UK Army.

Floors got the " Guns" for sure ....she likes to workout 💪 especially during tours . You should watch some of Floors interviews.....very impressive woman .

I recommend for the next NW songs "Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013)" (it is about a Woman calling out for the mystery Love of her life) or "Nightwish - Sahara (Live At Tampa) [HD]" (about a Queen escaping through Sahara from the the pharaoh's wrath) - Both really good songs especially showing Floors voice techniques..

I love your enthousiam haha. When Tuomas is writing a song he is always imagening how it would be as a little movie. That's why his songs are not standard. Also, when he has finished a song, he is always thinking if he could change it a bit by using other instruments. Therefore it takes him a lot of time to finish an album. Funny you spoke of Shakespeare. From their latest album Human Nature the song "Shoemaker" has a quote from Romeo and Julliet in it. The song is about Eugene Shoemaker, an American geologist and astronomist. He also worked for NASA He wanted to be an astronaut but due to being diagnosed with Addison's disease he was not able to become one. Instead he trained astronauts. In 1997 he died in a car crash in Australia. As a tribute Nasa send a probe with part of his ashes to the moon. He is the only person who is buried on another planet. The quote from R&J is inscribed on on his burial capsule. The last part of the song is made by Floor. It is really a very emotional song! Hope you'll react to it!

Great reaction again Rosalie, particularly your honest comments and insight so thank you for that. Quickly becoming one of our favorite reactors. So looking forward to the next one! You saying Floor is a 'Powerhouse' is a great way of recognizing all of her talent not only vocally but also her stage presence and crowd control and acting the part and looking the part and everything in between... in general it's how she "commands the stage" as others have said, and that's why she's -to me- the absolute best singer out there. Our very own Valkyrie Queen. Cheers!

That was Floors first time singing these songs. She had just come on as lead singer

Fantastic reaction , I had such a smile watching your face , (od) of lies in here is short for over dose

Great reaction and "think tank moment" afterwards , so you can understand Tuomas's WONDERFUL LYRICS . Every song/melody, has a message behind it. Tuomas is not "only" our METAL MOZART... He's a Poet as well. And...just so you know...; Tuomas composes ALL THE INSTRUMENTS, in every song. And then he sends it to the very talented musicians and singers in London. So Tuomas KNOWS EVERY BACKGROUND NOTE, in everything you as the audience hear on stage. After sending these notes to London Symphony Orchestra, Tuomas travels there and listens to them play his music. And if there's a discrepancy in just "one note"; our Metal Mozart will hear it. 😘 He's so talented!; and of course they ALL ARE. ❤❤❤ You should try listening to "My Walden" next. Just to get Nightwish's AMAZING DIVERSITY. "This mission report was written by Sargeant Emma, Las Vegas Chapter of The Nightwish Army" 🥰🥰🥰 Ps.... I see many of my fellow army-buddies , suggesting "The Poet And The Pendulum" to you, but I think it better if you do a couple of more reactions, before getting into that song. The experience will be better for you, I believe. 😘 Just a thought/suggestion, sent with Looove ❤

The beauty in here is overwhelming

Yup- there is so much beauty in metal to discover. Keep going down the Nightwish rabbit hole as Gabriel guides. Enjoy!!! Great reaction!

That look on your face when Marko digs in on his own for the first time - we like to keep all the newbies in the dark about Marko…. Just for the reaction!

LIVE!!!

Love to hear where the RJD sign came from. I've been a metalhead for over 40 years, Today i learned something new. Thanks to everyone whom shared this information

" Everdream " at the same concert should be next ... absolutely amazing!!

allwaysed loved when rock bands use orchestras.# deep purple, uriah heep, and others.

Another great job young lady. I can hardly wait for you to get around to Nightwish's epic piece, "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Tampere 2015. It's about twenty minutes long but literally flies by in what seems more like five minutes. And speaking of timing...well, we'll wait and let you see for yourself!!!

This is one of my favs very heavy and Marco kicks ass this band rules need more of this band

Now that you're familiar with Floor's voice, throw an ear at Marko (bass player). Everdream, the Islander, While Your Lips Are Still Red. Great pipes.

Rosalie, I luv your reactions and analysis. Good to know that you're approaching Fangirl status towards Nightwish ... Shine on my dear ... Regards from a 73 year old Nightwish fanguy from The Netherlands ...

Very well made point about the stereotypes. I'm into all sorts of music too, but I initially steered myself well clear of any hip hop or rap, thinking it was all bling and guns xD Now I have several favourite artists in these genres. You just never know. Great reaction! Much love.

Ok, you've just reacted nicely, their heaviest song, almost thrash metal. Everthing else is more melodic, poetic and symphonic. Greetings from Greece!

Floor does the ah!ah!ah! vocals in the beginning like the back-up warning from a mobile ICBM launcher!

I can’t wait for Shoemaker from them. You’ll love it, I’m sure. 😊

I have been to a lot of festivals and concerts from very different genres and i must say the metal community is by far the nicest and best. I have been to metal festivals with 10ths of thousands of people but have never even seen a fight. I can't say that about any of the other genres. The community is warm, friendly, respectful and including.

Love your reactions! I’m like you; not a big metal fan, but amazed by this band. Much love from The Netherlands!🌷🌷🌷

Great reaction Rosalie! I'm with you in regards to metal. Never wanted to listen to it but as I hear more and more symphonic metal, it is becoming a big part of music I now prefer.

and you don't see "devil and the deep dark ocean" (live at Buenos Aires) and Marko voice in the incredible "high hopes" :) ! Floor did also great songs at "beste zangers 2019" TV show. The most viewed (19M !): "Phantom of the opera" with Henk Poort (the dutch phantom during several years).

To be not too shocked you should listen to Floor singing `Vilja Lied` from Best Zangers and to hear how great Marco`s voice is listen to the Pink Floyd cover `High Hopes`.

Nightwish is generally just in your face rock and roll. The vocals blend so well. They are in a league of their own.

Great reaction! They are a fantastic band, and the composer/keyboardist Thoumas is genius. Can’t wait for you to see Poet and the Pendulum, and The Greatest Show on Earth!

Floor is not only an Angel !!! but she is also a vocal coach.

Nightwish is a rare band that is amazing live. I would however recommend the music video for the song “noise” because it explains the song so well.

You should check out Floor's solo work. Her song Storm has helped me through some dark times. Also her song Euphoria and her phantom of the opera is fire.

Yep. You had your 'Now What?' moment as the finishing breakdown started. We all have, by the way. Thanks for continuing your journey!

Maybe after some more exploring you can choose 'Dead Boys Poem' where Tuomas and Floor really bring out the vulnerable side in a huge build up.

The duet is amazing! You spotted the inflatable pink guitar! With two of the three Musketeers :) Jukka "the pirate", on drums. That glissando! with Marko. The synced fire... You can feel the fun they are having, it's infectious! Killing of the Romance, not the person.

Mooooore Nightwish.... (please) Much love to you and Ukraine 🌻🌻🌻💙💛💙

You are a Nightwish metalhead i can se that in your eyes. 😃👍Thank you for a brilliant reaction.❤️ Belive me i was not into any kind of metal.. Then came Nightwish..and everything changed.

I think you are Hooked😀. Thanks for the reaction, really like how you talk abouth it all after the video, lots of songs to go, and then there is a Floor Jansen Solo😀

We love it when you don't stop. The facial expression says it all. 😁🤘🤘 This is Nightwish. Since you mentioned Floor's body. She has a small ranch with horses. This woman smashes her fence posts herself with a sledgehammer. Lyrics in metal usually draws its power from people's anger. Nightwish draws the strength more than any other band I know from love. Deep, important messages in the songs when you look behind the poetry.

Love your reactions Rosalie! I think you are spot on with the lyrics. Still to me it is a pity that many reactors cut off Marko's introduction to this song (just before your video starts), because he explains Romanticide in a funny way. Anyways keep on exploring this huge rabbit hole and keep in mind it has a lot of side branches! One of which that is very dear to me is Ayreon. The Day that the World breaks down would be a good one to start with.

holy crapppp!! that does wake you up!!!

first off this a ROCK band, forget the sub genres. best in 40 years. thanks for your reaction, from Colorado.

Love the Floor-raid siren in this version! And Jukka bashing the cymbals like they owe him money! Marko's "Woof!" and then the pyros! Great video, great reaction! KUTGW!

Hi Rosalie. Great reaction. It's great to see how you're slowly turning into a ('symphonic') metal fan. I knew you had it in you when I first recommended Nightwish to you 😉 Maybe you should check out their Celtic sound next. Try 'I Want My Tears Back' (Buenos Aires). It's an uplifting song, with lovely melancholic lyrics and some wonderful crowd participation. Greetings from the Netherlands.

Great reaction. I can’t wait to see the next one. You are in for an adventure and I’ll be sure to be here watching it. Much love from the Nightwish army, danish division. 🤘

Thanks for another great reaction. To see another side of Nightwish, try My Walden from Wembley 2015. This song includes an intro from the English multi instrumentalist, Troy. He has not been featured in any you've seen so far.

also poet and the pendulum, so very sad but also awesome

A song you might enjoy that has a message: Iron Maiden, Wasted Years.

I lived in my Teen yrs in Wacken 30 yrs ago and saw the first invasion! Yes it was a freaking Invasion of thousands of Metalheads in weird costumes. Wacken is a Village 10 Miles away from a City with a Train station and in the middle of nowwhere and very quite. The Metalworld turned everything upside down in Wacken and Villagers are now proud of it.

Awww she's getting it.

Your facial expressions are priceless and telling it all. As stated in other reactions, you’re in for a treat for the big ones still have to be experienced 🙏

Hi Rosalie. Greetings from UK When I first saw your Ghost Love Score reaction I wanted to follow your journey to listen to more Nightwish songs, and I am so happy that you have decided to do so 😀 I love your intelligence and curiosity, striving to understand the meaning behind the song. Hopefully for every 1,000 listeners you won't get 1,000 different interpretations, but that might happen 🤣 That ascending and descending scale has become known as 'The Banshee Slide' 😁

One of the other elements of what makes Floor so special is not only her voice, but her stage presence, charisma and confidence that comes through when she performs. I think you'll find that a LOT of metal is poetic. Yeah a lot of it deals with darker subjects, but they typically deal with life and the struggles that people face day to day. I think a band you would enjoy for it's very poetic songs that you would probably never think of as poetic song writing is Metallica. Especially their first 4 albums.

Good reaction, thank you!

So fun to see/be with you on your journey into metal with Nightwish, thanks for sharing. And regarding Nightwish (Tuomas/keyboardist) songwriting, he is just a master of composition. Called metal Mozart ;) And as an other famous Nightwish reactor says "Nightwish doing Nightwish things..." Looking forward to next one already.

Powerful and heavy song and great analysis! I was never into metal but always checked out the lyrics, message or poetry as a story line before I actually checked out.... soon is time for the next piece of art - The Greatest Show On Earth

Dead Boys Poem live w/ Floor fronting is a MUST. 🎶👍🏻🎶 You’ll know you’re a true fan when you can tell when a song occurs at Wacken 2013 by which outfit Floor is wearing. 🤣🤣🤣 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army

Floor Jansen from her role in Nightwish or let's say her presence on stage , how she behaves , how she dresses, how she looks , how commanding she is and how self confident she appears (I read she suffered some depression in reality). So all these impressions of her remember me to a Valkyre, wich is basically a Germanic warrior goddes of fate , that chooses who dies on the battlefield to join her ranks in the afterlive. Or Morrigan wich is the Celtic goddess of death(a Crow)...that also decides who dies on the battlefield.

That's a fire one lol Excited for this new experience of yours 😄

Floor Jansen, living air raid siren.

thanks great reaction

Would love to see your reaction to KAMELOT - Elizabeth Part 1, 2 and 3 live in Norway. Won't regret!

Again, such a nice reaction, thank you. I think when you put real musical talents together with this synergy like Nightwish (+ the fans) it will always transcend genre. I am Dutch but I live in Indonesia, so when my friends started to ask me if I watch De Beste Zanger and if I know Floor, I was like, neh, I don’t do Dutch artists. My prejudice (and childish behaviour😂). So when her name kept popping up and I gave Gost Love Score a go to get it over with I was blown away, and I haven’t listened to Metal or Rock since mid 90’s. Now I need to see Nightwish at least 2 time a day😂 Can’t wait for your reaction to Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean, my all time favourite. Not many people react to it. For me it’s Ghost Love Score on steroids and it expresses each band members talent in a very raw way❤

The day you dive into the lyrics of a song called, The Poet and the Pendulum, by Nightwish, of course, and the way Floor sings the soft, melodic parts, i'm sure you're gonna shed a few tears. This version comes with the lyrics. The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish. HQ with lyrics. Live @ Wembley 2016.

Girl I don't know how you can set still during their music! But your expressions are priceless!

Great to see you enjoy this type of music. OD of lies: Over Doses of Lies

Now you are beginning to see that all metal is not dark and scary. There is a lot of material out there that folks would throw into the "Metal" category that I think you could truly appreciate as a singer and musician. Consider the musicianship of Nightwish. I said "WOW" the 1st time I heard them 20 years ago and I still say it every single time I listen to them now. But there are many others at this level as well.

Here are some awesome metal bands you will Love Beast in black, Battle beast, Unleash the archers, Brothers of metal, Heat, Within temptation, Sabaton, and Feuerschwanz. They all get huge views. Oh, and Mono inc is also a great band from germany.

Great reaction, your face was an absolute picture - and much respect for your willingness to push through your negative preconceptions 👍🤘

Would love it if you could do a reaction to THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH from knightwish awsome 😀

Hiya again Rosalie You picked perhaps one Nightwish's "harshest" songs! and i found your reaction to this curiously fun! Keep the reactions coming!!

Nightwish army Denmark reporting in 🤘

I found you with Heilung. I stayed for Nightwish. You are in for a treat with Romanticide, it's an angry song, in the best way possible. Marko and Floor going at each other is the best 🔥🔥🔥

This is my 3rd video I have watched from your channel, I love your musical knowledge, your intilect, your passion. Keep it going, great job. I came late to Nightwish (only a few years ago) they are amazing. Hope you might become a fan I still have not seen them live, hopefully one day.

There are tens, dozens even hundreds of melodic "not noise n shouting" metal bands out there. I'd actually argue that Metal has the most beautiful and emotional songs of all modern music genres.

You want more of Floor Jansen individually, check out her performances on the Dutch tv show Bast Zangers ( in 2019)…. I love a lot of music, including German music(I am Australian). Including a German band industrial rock band Rammstein( who perform all over the world sing 99 % in German Language, and have some crazy pyrotechnics in the live shows).