Bartender Reacts to The Islander Live at Tempere 

Thanks for the shout-out, it's always a pleasure for me to see the sparkle in the eyes of a reactor who falls in love with Nightwish music!

Marko was a treasure. His contributions to Nightwish will never be forgotten.

Marko was lead singer for a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish. He had written the music during that time, but it didn't fit with them. Tuomas heard Marko playing it one day , he decided it would make a great song and wrote the lyrics about a lonely lighthouse keeper. The 2nd spoken prat roughly translates to "If I play the chorus, you're gonna sing along, right?" - "Yeah!" - "Are you sure?" - "Yeah!" - "Ok, let's do it". Marko's double neck, The Beast, is a custom Warwick bass and Framus guitar(both brand names are owned by the same company). Troy is playing an Irish Low Whistle.

I love Nightwish for the versatility of their music. No matter what mood you're in, they've got the right song for it. I want to thank you for always taking the time for my favorite band and sharing these moments with us.

This show at Tampere was just a magical concert. A massively appreciative home crowd, Floor wore a dress inspired by the Finnish flag and her parents were visiting from the Netherlands and hung out backstage. This song just makes it clear that Nightwish transcends genre - they can (and do!) play anything!

If you watch the official video for this song (on your own, don't need to react to it) with the previous vocalist Anette, you'll get an even better feeling for the meaning of the song. It uses a lot of mythological imagery.And the ending is at the same time sad and gorgeous.

This is my son's absolute favourite NW song (and I love it too)! He was the one that unintentionally introduced me to the band, because he was playing violin in a band/orchestra combo that did a Nightwish cover, and that put them on my radar. Another thing to be grateful to him for...

No one can sing and smile like Floor ❤❤

Written and perfotmed by Markko , backed up by Floor .fantastic. Greetings from nwAse Sweden

Great reaction! Marko is a fantastic singer in his own right and can go from sinister metallic growls to heart breaking, vulnerable and emotional vocals. One of the things I love about Nightwish's music is their ability to pull emotions from me , even when I don't think I am in that place. For another tear jerker from Marko and the band, checkout While Your Lips are Still Red. It is an ode to innocent young love and the lyrics are hauntingly beautiful and sung with such tenderness by Marko. The live version from Wembley will hit you in the feels (makes me tear up every time just like The Islander). It takes this 60 year old back to when he was 17, heading out on a Saturday night hoping to meet that special girl that I could connect with. There is an offical video but I don't think the video matches the lyrics. They are from a Finnish movie that Tuomas and Marko originally wrote the song for. One of my favorite Marko songs, and the last one he sang on, is Endlessness from their Human Nature album. The lyric video is gorgeous and the song is a beautiful celebration of life, a reminder that the thief (death) is always with us so make the most of your time and then in the end, graciously transition into the endlessness of whatever is next. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DLFI7Cs7qmk.html. Another song where Marko is super sweet is him singing Black Sabbath's Planet Caravan as a lullaby for Jukka Nevalainen's (first drummer) newborn. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--XBZutbxSf4.html

Marko deserves more love. His solo project songs are all great, too.

I love Floors smile at the end, it really shows how much love and respect they have for each other.

The Islander song has lyrics that I think inspired the virtual venue used for the 2 Epic 1 3/4 hr ea virtual concerts at the end of May 2021 in a whimsical Virtual world containing the venue pub location called The Islanders Arms. It is a Steam Punk inspired building with a lighthouse at "the end of the world" . The airship in the world is named "The Spirit of Punk". It arrives to start the show and leaves afterward. Each concert had a slightly different set list (mix of older and new songs) based on the Human:: Nature tour that got put off from 2020 until 2021/2022/2023, due to the pandemic. Over 150,000 people from 108 countries (for the first concert) paid to attend live. I saw both of them live online. Truly magical, but unfortunately without Marco, and the large audience interaction, but it was nice to see them up close making their beautiful music. Nightwish Thank You / behind the scenes look at the making of these Virtual Concerts (They were only available to paid attendees, but have since been released to DVD/Bluray). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zwV1ZQ_J6hA.html

Just love Nightwish, thanks for continuing the journey. Listed a couple of my favs, Weak Fantasy from this concert at Tampere, and 7 Days to the Wolves live at Wembley.Thanks again from Chicago. Weak Fantasy - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5uRLDmU-Kp8.html 7 Days to the Wolves. - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XvsfwAPbWXc.html

You should also really watch the official video to this one, its really nice. Has some kinda steampunk feelings where and old sailor is pulling a ship through the land that is however flying in the air. Meanwhile the band sits "inside" a campfire.

Fantastic reaction .

The subt out part of Marko Hietala , says ..." If I play the chorus , you will go in too ... Ok let's play it..." ... In Finnish! Marco is the star in the Islander song! ❤. Nightwish united!

Yes! You also cover Marko. He’s the man, absolute legend

it was a magical performance (like all their performances)😍

Plenty of more songs with Marco and Floor and they're glorious harmonies

Really looking forward to the rest of the list, and you will get more suggestions on the way 😊

Armée NIGHTWISH de France ici, excellente réaction, merci et bravo, grand remerciement pour mon groupe préféré, encore s'il vous plait. A bientôt et portez vous bien.........

Beautiful song !! 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

One of so many magic moments from Nightwish.

Cool Marko & Floor .. They always sounds Perfect

Nightwish kiss while youre lips are still red(Wembley)2015 is beautifull to also Marko singing😊

They are so good with emotions....I often tear up hearing Nightwish....and it's fcking metal...😆

Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner

This song is absolutely enchanting. Also, how many people can brag that the best female singer on the planet was their backup singer?!

Let them flow Laurene! An heartfelt tear or two can only make you even more beautiful! 🙂👍 Don't be shy about your feelings: Nightwish have the fantastic ability to connect deep with the listener' soul and bring out the best from everyone, so abandon yourself to their music and enjoy all your emotions to the fullest.🤘😆🤘 Lovely reaction! Keep'em coming! 👋🇮🇹🖖

Girl, this one gets me the same way. Every single damned time xD

Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany again. ..lovely reaction, my dear. Well, you heard 'Albatros' and imidentely came up with the 'Rime of the Acient Mariner'. Wuff, thats awesome. So, i guess you're talking bout the book from Samuel L. Coldridge. Or you're one of my bloodsisters from our Iron Maiden-Family. Because they did a song called 'The Rime of.....', in 1985, bout this poem. A 13 minute masterpiece, especially the live version. However, i can't wait seeing more of your reactions. I mean...damn, there's something special bout you, that i don't know..i can't even tell what it is, serious. Have peaceful day, my dear & stay safe...

Hi Lauren Another great reaction, thank you 😁

As you like to hear new music genres, please react to Ayreon with Everybody Dies live also featuring Floor Jansen.

thanks for the good reaction from Colorado

The backing singer is quite good on this ..😎

Thank you so much for this reaction ❤️

NWA🇫🇮🤘😎👍

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Such a beautiful moment for NightWish. This was Marco’s moment and NightWish was just there to support him. ❤❤❤

This is the song that got me hooked on Nightwish way back when Annette was still with the band, and lead me to buying the album Dark Passion Play I miss Marko's voice with the band. Tomorrow (Monday) my wife and myself are off to see them in Gelsenkirchen Germany, she got the tickets as a surprise for my 67th birthday :)

How nice they voices togeher

So glad to see you watch this video, I had and still have the same reaction each time I watch it. It's one of my favorite NW songs. You should see the cinematic video they did for the song (though it has their previous singer, not Floor), it was well done.

😊🇫🇮💙🪄🎙️🎼✨💯🤘 Audio vol 🔛🔝🔊 for next one, pliiiiiiis & Ty 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮

WEll, i am really happy, that you be emotional positive hit by our beloved Band:) Nowaday, to find any Art or Performance, that is high Quality AND positive is seldom bcs mainstream fells like choking on problems and agressively solve them , for me seems to domionate Musicscene besides lfat Top Ten Pops.. Chris O nailed all the Rest perfect, as He always do:)) Stay Healthy NWA Bavaria North

Markoooooo....!!❤❤ thanks for your great reaction 🤗 Greetings from Finland, the birthplace of Nightwish 😊

Translation of Marko’s remarks right before the chorus. Marko: “So if I play the chorus, you’ll sing along right?” Audience: “Yeahhhhhhh!” Marko: “You will?” Audience: “Yeahhhhhh!” Marko: “Okay, so we’re gonna do it.”

If you want to listen more Marko i reccoment his band Tarot,the song tides is amazing😊

Great reaction! love it!

Best band - love em’ to death. Great reaction.

🇬🇧 Norfolk reports for duty , Marco on the beast and what a backing singer 😊

tears don't lye, let your feelings go, defenitely more to come, with nightwish and epica as wel. Keep on going with your great reactions.

Yes, lots of possible personal interpretations that one can apply to a good song. That's what's great about good music. For me, I'm always most interested in trying to figure out what the composer meant when he penned the lyrics. In this case, if one sees the "official vid," it becomes extremely clear that it is a metaphor for life and death: the struggles and "crosses" one bears in life and, at the moment of death, the contradictory dichotomy of melancholy at it all being over simultaneous with the joy of finally being able to escape the yoke of one's crosses: casting the "anchor to the water, seabed far below" as one sails away for the last time "saying farewell to the world." Tuomas Holopainen is a deep thinker. Very deep. He is of far greater intelligence than anyone else in the music industry that I've ever experienced.

Its a great song and i'm ok till Marko sings the chorus then i start to tear up just like you did. And just to say let the tears come its all part of the Nightwish experience, No one will roast you for it cus most of the viewers will be doing the same lol. So yeh I was all teared up with you and ive heard this so many times yet it still gets me. Thankyou x

Enjoyed the video, thank you for your reaction. You are easy on the eyes and sadly, easy on the ears. Could you kick up your volume please. Look forward to your next reaction. Be well.

How many singers in the world can say that they had Floor as a backup singer? Just one. In all honesty, since joining NW, Marko has been huge influence not only in backing up the lead vocal lady each time (Tarja, Anette, Floor) but also a great wing-man to Tuomas' writing. This one in particular was written by Marko himself.

If you liked this you'll like While you lips are still red. The video is good and is from a movie. The live version Floor sings near the end but is more of a Marko written song. Marko leaving still makes me feel very sad Floor does a great job trying to sing Marko's parts but it isn't the same i miss there harmonizing and energy the feed off from each other. Thank you for your time.

If you choose to react to Nightwish's, Poet and the Pendulum, look into the meaning of the song. It will give you way more meaning to the song and give you the story behind the music. Great job! Keep up the exellent reactions! I bid you Peace, Harmony, Prosperity and Tranquillity.

i love Marco

It's OK to cry.

Who else but Marco would end up with Floor as his backup.

Hey. I know a comment here isn't worth a lot as most of RU-vidrs want cash and stuff but... I feel like your reaction is real and it looked like you enjoyed the song. Ain't that the most important thing? If you move on exploring Nightwish, you got a follower right here☝️ I'm sure you got already a lot of suggestions what to react to next. Still... My suggestion would be Ever Dream by Nightwish. Keep doing what you do. I like it👌 Greetz

I was on the fence, but yeah....just fell in love with you!! \m/

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Nightwish army Italy Present !

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Când te doare ceva nu lua pastile ascultă Nightwish!😇🤟🤟🤟

That's a pretty damn unforgiving setting - one voice and acoustic guitar with all eyes on you. Every tiniest mistake you make is plainly visible. But Marko of course didn't make any. He's like a walking manifestation of metal.

Tampere not Tempere

Stick to gabriels list 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍

I believe that certain music can wake a bloodline. Might want to do a DNA check to see where you're forebearers call from.

I don't mean this as any offense. But you look like maybe you should take some time off and rest up...