Emppu is such a loveable goofball, and an amazingly talented Guitarist, never looking to upstage anyone, always having fun and just a master of the High Strings. ^.-.^
Emppu is such a slave to the needs of the song, but damn he can play, Jukka's showmanship is amazing, and Marko's vocals, damn. I know I think this is the best version for sure!
I agree with you Nightwish version of High Hopes is my favorite it’s just on another level. I’m a 66 year old metal/rock and I’ve seen Pink Floyd live and they will always be one of my favorite live bands. Tuomas touch of creating a new way of expressing emotion in not only his compositions but in not just covers of others music but of classic music. He truly is the Bach or some say the Mozart of our time. Great job!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Emppu is Awesome ❤️ His talent gets taken for granted sometimes, I believe, because his adorable personality eclipses it when we are watching. Sometimes I just close my eyes and let my ears soak up ALL the sounds of Nightwish Music ! (Circa: 1970's headphones in my bedroom floor just chilling). Marco is beyond earthly words !!! I will have to ask the Moon and the Stars !!!
This performance is still one of the most memorable experiences of my life, the atmosphere was both chilling and electric. And I always have to agree with that one dude yelling "Loistavaa!" ("(that was) brilliant/amazing" in Finnish) at the end. Every single cover Nightwish has ever done from Hans Zimmer to Gary Moore to Pink Floyd they have improved. Not many can say that.
The pathos of this performance, when they knew what was about to happen when the concert ended. There's an anger in this version and there's a reason for it.
@@ArabManReacts Now go back and watch the whole concert having that knowledge. It changes everything about the entire show and I remember how I watched it both before and after I knew what had happened (or at least why it happened). The feel is so much heavier when you have the knowledge. Every glance, inflection, mannerism... it all makes you think about it differently. I totally recommend watching the whole thing in one go.
this is something else, the tension, the energy , it is dark dark stuff, and when you know what is about to happen...it is magic ....beautiful solo by Empuu, love this more than the original
This is actually the last gig they did with Tarja before she was habded the famous letter that she was no longer in the band. That's why it's called End of an Era.
And that's why the last album's name is "Once" and on the cover of it is a weeping angel on top of the album's name. And that's why in Nemo is a break up song, with last attempt to make her change her mind: "These lines the last endeavor To find the missing lifeline."
Marko has such a beautiful, rich, luscious, baritone voice and an emotive style. Perfect vibrato. I could listen to him sing the phone book.....if we still had phone books....The single Song of My Father off his new solo project album is terribly moving and beautiful. It is more emotional in the original Finnish. You don’t have to know the language to see hear the power and feeling....but the Finnish language itself is so terribly beautiful. The English translation is excellent...but anything written in one language loses something when translated. That’s just the way of it.
UnstoppaPaul yes....he does have a great range....but I think his natural “resting place” would be baritone..I am always open to being corrected. I will ask a voice teacher. He would know, as he has reviewed Marko.
I love the feeling of anticipation with every Nightwish song! You just know it's going to get heavy yet it still just grabs you. Keep the reacts coming. Loving them. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Marko has the perfect voice for this, so talented. Empuu's guitar work, Jukka's emotion-laden drumming. Tuomas slays it. I prefer this version, but I feel almost embarrassed to down check Floyd.
Beautifull Marco Hietala amazing singer ..NIGHTWISH IS AMAZING BAND GREAT SINGERS AMAZING.SONGS AMAZING MUSICIANS ....AND TUOMAS GENIUS COMPOSER ....WE ARE NIGTHWISH ARMY ...AND FLOOR IS OUR QUEEN
Many, many Pink Floyd fans think this is better than the original, its not just you. This is the song i love to show people to demonstrate how good the band is without a Floor or a Tarja up front. Marco's vocals!
Let me say this as a old sack and Pink Floyd fan. This version is different and stands for itself, but I don´t get so far to say it´s better than the original. The original transports feelings in a other way, it touches you of a different way. I will never forget my impression/feelings as I heard this song for the first time.. I like both and wont prefer one version over the other. We can appreciate both bands and versions without making a ranking.
@@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl I feel you; but the opposite can also be said: we can (respectfully) rank each version based on our personal preference while appreciating the other version.
They were all very somber here. It is my understanding that it was immediately after this performance that Tarja was fired. It was a unanimous decision by these four guys, and they all knew what was about to happen after the show. Knowing that now, I watch this, and their expressions carry a deeper meaning.
There's a documentation highlighting what was going on backstage in that End of an Era - tour. The situation with Tarja's friend/manager Marco Cabulli became unbearable for the band, because he decided to became Tarja's shadow, only separated on the brief moments on stage. His credo was that Tarja earned the major part of their revenues, because she had the biggest impact on their success. Tarja was spoiling her career because her fame depends not on that band alone. She can make it alone as well. Therefore Tarja will record only one more album before she is going to leave Nightwish, her manager told them. Tuomas seemed to be somber the entire documentation. You could literally emphasize the dissonance between the band and Tarja's manager at any situation they were all in. Nightwish+Tarja, the expected "perfect couple", divorced and Floor Jansen, was "not available" at that moment. She was still in her first "relationship" (After Forever) and also has been a close friend of Tarja. So a double no-go situation for Nightwish. Their new couple back then was simply a "nice" one at all. However Floor's "first love" perished and "After Forever" dissolved, leaving Floor desperately struggling with her new project "ReVamp". Being the manager as well as song writer and singer puts too much load on her shoulder. Eventually she suffered a burn-out crisis, forcing her to stop anything entirely before regaining her old confidence. Now with enough distance to the end of Tarja's era and with Floor in loose ties, came the perfect moment for their perfect match, which always has been Floor...the rest is history. Resumee: Tuomas felt offended, because Tarja wasn't 100% devoted to Nightwish and intended to start a side project. Anette was complaining about the exhausting program the band was imposing on themselves. She wished the band would slow down a bit and offer her the opportunity of a maternity break also, however without success. But recently things changed significantly. Now band members were encouraged, to have side projects and they also concede more breaks, e.g. Floor's maternity break...not a problem anymore. Tuomas was asked, how long the story of Nightwish is planned to continue? His answer was like "as long as Floor wants to stay with us". After her success at "Beste Zangers" TV show, Floor also was asked about her future plans..."no way that she will ever leave Nightwish voluntarily" after they were sharing the best time of her life with her.
@@MacZussie Just to clarify, I saw Floor saying that she planned her pregnancy for Nightwish's planned hiatus, rather than the other way around. (I don't recall if it was an interview, or perhaps mentioned in one of her quarantine chats.) But she said explicitly that she actually hadn't wanted to go on hiatus, but the rest of the band did and since she and Hannes were discussing a child, she decided she might as well use the hiatus to have a baby since they'd be taking the break either way.
Well, Tarja had given her notice, she was already leaving, her date was just set after next album's world tour. But Tuomas knew he would fire Tarja after this concert. It is quite obvious in Once album's lyrics and in the album's cover too: a weeping angel her head on the pillar that says: "Once" (Tarja's pseudonyme in NW is angel, also on the lyrics). Also the name of the concert is pretty clear. So at least Tuomas knew this long before.
Question to anyone. We know now, but when you hear something like that for the first time at a concert with everything going on around you. Do you realise how awesome it is at the time?
The great thing about this is that it really shows off the band behind the main vocalist - with the main vocalist off the stage, the rest of the band really shines through. I think Marco is at his best here - really shows that he is a top of the line vocalist. And Emppu rarely gets to shine as much as here. It's a great song, and they did a great version of it.
The Nightwish family will missed you Marko. All the best for you,and all you love..The Nightwish family thanks for all, what you do for us Stay Safe MARKO
I miss Jukka. I'm a drummer myself and Jukka is one of my all time favorite metal drummers. he's so good and so animated. People don't often talk about drummers having stage presence, but Jukka has it in spades. He was always a huge influence on me in that regard. Watching him play always inspired me to be more animated on stage and made me want to be not only a better drummer but a showman as well. He is criminally underrated.
When you have two bands that you love equally, head and shoulders above the rest.... and one of them covers one of the other's tracks. Wow. Mind blown.
One of the best Nightwish/ Pink Floyd songs. Marko really shines. It’s ok to be excited. It was the last show or close to it with Tarja. Of the the few reaction channels I watch, you are my favorite. The reactions are so pure and enthusiastic. They always brighten my day. There are a few cover songs that are better than the original and this I have to say is one of them. I would love some Pink Floyd reactions
Great reaction!!! I like this version better, too. You need to check out "While Your Lips Are Still Red" Nightwish song that is in a movie. Marko sings and the song is so beautiful.
I've been holding off on watching this until I found a good reactor, and it was worth the wait! Stunning performance by all the band. And what beautiful solos from Empuu. Gorgeous tone and playing. Jukka killed it on the drums and Marko....wow! You would almost think the song was written for his voice, so good is his performance. And of course, Tuomas, the master of the keys. I never thought the original could be bettered, but I think Nightwish may well have done so.
glad u reacted to this...marko has such a unique voice he can do whatever song he wants...defo check more from him either his solo work or more from nightwish like the islander live from tampere or planet hell
I think you are a person of great personality and music taste and I enjoy watching these epic videos with you. Nightwish for us is a big part of our lives .I am proud of them and of being a fan. They are all great persons and excellent mucicians filling me with joy and emotions. Greetings from Greece.
Love this so much. They are all super talented musicians that we are so lucky to have found. Empuu was fantastic. I want to hear Marco do covers of everything now lol
Thanks for this awesome reaction!! I have been requesting this song to so many reactors, but they never take the bait. Thank you so much for doing this one!! I heard this version first a while back, and then watched the original to see how it compared, and Yepn this Nightwish version was more to my liking. It got edgier and more intense as the song went on, but still had the bones of the Pink Floyd version. 😁
I know it's a year later, but I just discovered it. I agree with you totally. Jukka's drumming drives this song. Outstanding! However lamentably few reactors give him much credit. Love this song!!!
Aw cool, finally, with all the wonder of Nighwish, someone can also see how spectacular Jukka the drummer is or was. I’m hoping for him to return 🤟. My favorite 🤟
I enjoy your Nightwish reactions and not knowing how to send a message your way.....I hope everyone is good after the explosion in Beirut 8/4/20 prayers to everyone.
You're my favourite "reactor" and enjoyed the journey of you finally giving in to Nightwish (thanks Joey for guiding him) and falling in love with them one by one. One of the best bands that ever was and ever will be! Have checked out and listened to The JLP Show. You guys are great and before I listen to you, I make sure not to fill up on bread :) (FB ref).PS: the goose bumps effect was hilarious! :))))
@@ArabManReacts :) You two make a good team. Looking forward to more videos. Oh, I have a suggestion for you to react to: The HU, Wolf Totem (to start with). They are a Mongolian heavy metal band with a twist or two. I do hope you'll check them out sometime. You and your viewers WON'T be disappointed. Guaranteed :)
Ye Marco was the lead vocalist all this time. I believe you haven't seen a song with Tarja yet? From the same concert I would recommend Phantom of the Opera (again mainly for Marco)
It's starting to get very annoying when all of you recommend only that one song with Tarja. Tarja slayed all the songs. Not just that one. You are all putting her down. Like listen to this and that from Floor but just this one from Tarja. I love them both but can Floor sing the Syren? No she can't.
@@2dimitropolis370 I think you misunderstood it slightly. I also recommended this one because of Marco. I do agree with you that Tarja was excellent on many songs and there would be a whole list if the suggestion was just for her.
Nightwish's version of High Hopes is what Disturbed's Sound of Silence is, sadly it didn't get that popular. Also, currently binge watching your Nightwish reactions, love your genuine emotions and sense of humor!
I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan also and hate when most bands do covers of them because they don't do them any justice. But I definitely love this more than the original
AMR...Great selection and reaction. They played this with much respect to the original. How many bands have had vocals that compare to Floor and Marco with a dash of Troy ? This was during the Anette ear I believe. More Marco of singing "The Islander" is also special. P.S.....I'm a David guy and we miss you Syd !
Markolicious! All the guys were shining though! This is better than the original. More powerful and haunting. But there are great live versions by Pink Floyd/Gilmour. At one point Tuomas 4:53 tilts his head ever so slightly to the left meaning: "Check out if Jukka is ok or not. Later you can see Emppu 7:17 close to Jukka and then jumping back down to the stage.
Not sure which version I like more. The original to me is more melancholic and this one is more angsty. They are both great, but just different. I may prefer the Nightwish version slightly as it is more in my wheelhouse, as I prefer the angst.
I'm so glad someone finally comments on. Jukka. He is my absolute favorite drummer on the planet with the amount of passion he brings to his playing. Nightwish just isn't the same without him...
I highly suggest you watch Ever Dream from this same show (End of an Era). This was the performance that made me a Nightwish fan years ago and I still love them to this day but it was Ever Dream that hooked me. I love Floor's take, she absolutely kills it, but the way Marco and Tarja belt the ending out in sync with each other is so freaking awesome. That's the exact moment that hooked me for life, only 3 songs in to the performance!
The quality of your reaction to this is on par with the performance by all four artists. Well done. Loved that you gave a well deserved shout out to Jukka, someone we miss on stage despite Kai doing a really great job. We really have enjoyed all of your Nightwish reactions, but you nailed it with your emotions on this one. We also liked how the band did it their way, and though we love Pink Floyd and Dave, this one is very special to us. You and Joey stay safe and be well. Love it.
I prefer the Nighwish rendition. For me this rendition is fuller and stronger, with far greater depth. I go back to listen to the original, and with the deepest of respect to David Gilmor, I find the original thin and under orchestrated. The guys are so tight and Marko's vocals are so good, that for me this is a statement of "We know what we are about to do (in terminating Tarja) but we leave you with this to know that we will continue."
tbf, Floyd had a awesome equipment but you can't compare it to the digital-tec. So if you say "thin" it might just be because the song is about 50 yrs old. Just saying :)
@@Tearnofear High Hopes was released in 1994 by David Gilmor and written by him and his wife Polly Samson (she is a fantastic writer). They met because Polly had been brought on board to help write music for the album and that was how she and David met. It was the 2nd single released from Pink Floyd's 14th album "Division Bell"... only 25-yrs old...
I whole heartedly agree with you i love this version more then the original and i have seen Floyd 3 times and have just about everything that they have put out . There is just somrthing about this version moves me
"It's better from the original version" "Marco's vocal" I love that 😁✌️ He can sing too Not only growl, heavy or dark voice, but he can sing smooth too. Just listen "KISS WHILE YOUR LIPS ARE STILL RED" at Wembley Arena. Goosebump? I always do too 😅 And Emppu is amazing guitar player. Not only about his skill to play solo but he knows how put in every single grip when he plays.
Habibati! :) Glad you discovered this. :) Yeah, good to see "young" Nightwish. Trying to remember where/what I was then (I'm Marco's age. :O ;P ) . Still feel younger than that, but ... oh!.... for all that, .... & to be THAT now. ;)
Every Member of Nightwish brings and Brought something special to the Band that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. And aye, if you think they look young here, you should see Nightwish in their EARLY years. They were all wee babies... Lord I feel old.. ^.-.^ But aye, if you want to look in on more Oldschool Nightwish, look into the Oceanbirn Album. There you will find many Classic Nightwish Sounds. ^.-.^
Yassss I had the same reaction to this version, wanting to go listen the original and thinking this version gets the feels more strongly. It feels like life, memory, all the... nostalgia of the old, enthusiasm of the youth, camaraderie, loss and slow disintegration, numbness, cycles, weariness and momentariness of life and all that, all those feelings are perfectly turned into music in this version. That this is a cover and the circumstances they're playing it in makes it all the more palpable, because you inevitably think back to what was and is and is becoming. The gritty nostalgia in this simply wrenches your gut.
Emppu is a brilliant guitar player and like everyone in the band fulfills his part in this performance in an astonishing perfect way. By the way I like your comments a lot. Go on with it ;)
I love the original Pink Floyd version of this song, and Nightwish do just enough to make it their own whilst staying true to the original. I love both versions but I can't choose which I prefer. Also, don't forget to check out Marko's other epic "Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red" (Live version at Wembley is mindblowing not just for Marko, but Troy shines too!)
There isn't many singers who can keep up with Floor Jansen, but Marko is incredible good. Have you reacted to The greatest show on earth yet? Floor and Marko is singing their hearts out
Good choice to react to :) And indeed, I agree with what you said. Original is absolutely epic, and Nightwish made a super good tribute - I don't call it a cover really, as they respected the original but put their own spin on it. Marko is amazing, Tuomas on keys as well, Jukka on drums is the embodiment of rhythm and Emppu is just fantastic. Emppu is the kind of guy who doesn't show off, but everything he does is top notch. He shows that all what matters is not how (fake) "flashy" you are, but what you put into it instead, how you perform it.
A wonderful concert... Almost 20 years have passed since then... Time flies. It seems like it was yesterday. And it's been almost 20 years... :( It's sad... very sad :( When did it happen?
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