Wrong! There's an interview of Floor and Troy on RU-vid where Floor is directly asked if she is a Valkyrie. She answers No and that she is not and that swords and fighting are not her thing. So have some respect!
What a nice video! As a black woman who enjoy metal music I have experienced a lot of situations where people act like "I wasn't supposed to be there", like as a lead singer in a metal band, for example. You girls have been inspiration for me to keep strong on my positions since my teenagers time, at 2005~2008 when I was dealing with my grandma-mother pass away and a new school, new city... appreciating your music and your voices was the way I found to deal with everything at that time, was something I had that helped me to see beauty in life. Happy day! Greetings from a brazilian in Argentina.
Keep it up and don't let anyone stop you from achieving your dreams. You should check out an all female Brazilian metal band Nervosa for inspiration, if you haven't already ✌️
Sorry to read you had to go through that..how is that can be possible! Anyway metal music has no boundries or something like that! Take care and stay safe 🤘🏻🤘🏻
As someone who's always been a metalhead I think metal will only suffer all the more if all possible diversity is unexplored. I'm glad you remain strong in your pursuit and I hope you inspire even more people like you.
Floor and Simone are superwomen. The only time I've ever seen Floor in real life I was so amazed! It was after the show in Toronto on Decades tour (which was the best musical experience in my life) . We waited for the band members at the back door of the venue. Floor was touring with one year old Freja at the time. It was nearly midnight, first guys showed up (Troy, Tuomas, Marko, Kai) and kind of distracted the crowd. And then I saw Floor leaving the building with a baby highchair in her hands... I was watching her heading towards her touring buss and on one hand I wished I could say at least a couple of words to her, but on the other I just had so much respect for her, I didn't want to bother her.. Like being on tour for weeks in the buss, having new concerts every day in a new city - is hard. Being on that kind of tour with a baby, staying loving mom and absolutely professional musician - is nearly impossible.. I was pregnant with my third daughter at that time and my middle daughter was also 1y.o. So the only thing I could think of when I saw her was: "Run, Floor, run! You deserve it, a tiny bit of privacy, good sleep and personal time with your child.". Dear Floor, I really have no idea how you do that...)) Ewo was really kind and helped me out to deliver a little gift for Freja)) really hope one day I will have another opportunity to say hi and how much I love your music and your incredible voice!! Your and Simone's voices are my everyday inspiration, trying to be a better version of myself and raising my daughters)) Happy International Women's day!! You are amazing. PS Excuse my English, it's not my first language)
As a young mother I can say Floor is very very thankful to you. On a different note, your comment was very polite and modest which is very rare to find nowadays on the internet. Love from bangladesh
This is so cool! I feel like Simone especially has been judged over the years for being femenine and having other interests besides metal. I remember reading so many comments saying she ditched music for make up and her blog, as if one couldn't succeed in both areas...
She deleted her old youtube account I think in part because she was getting a lot of hate in the comments for her more traditionally feminine interests. So you're totally right about that. Thankfully those types of haters seemed to have finally started to disappear.
@@Syncratci I’m sad to hear that ! I love Simone and following her make up tips on Instagram! I had no idea that she had to delete her RU-vid channel... I guess Instagram is the right platform for her :)
As a woman in my mid 40s, I am inspired by you both. I definitely agree that as we age, we are more comfortable in our skin. I wouldn’t go back to my insecure youth for anything! Rock on, beautiful ladies 🤘🏻
@@cancelled_user that's a matter of taste. Some like the Epica from these times more then from the old times and some just the opposite :-) My top five albums are: 1. TQE (incl. b sides) 2. Omega 3. DYU 4. THP 5. TPA, I base this favourite albums on basis how many songs I really love on the mentioned albums, but for sure I love all the albums and listen to them on regular basis and must say that Omega still grows on me.
@@fritsyt2090 All of Epica's albums are fantastic - how many artists can say they released eight (or more) of those in succession? Very few at all - three of them are Epica, Nightwish, and Floor Jansen (as lead vocalist).
When my wife and I started dating, I was stunned that she was still single. She's beautiful to the point where I've seen men stop in their tracks looking at her, she's incredibly intelligent, she has a great laugh and a wonderful smile, and she's quite outgoing. On one of our early dates, we asked each other why the other is still single. She told me the few guys she'd dated as an adult were insecure about how much she makes ($350K per year or, more importantly, more than them) and didn't like when she would offer to pay for things like meals, movies, etc. Fortunately for me, I've never been the type to be intimidated, I'm not after her money, and we've been married for five *wonderful* years.
ego is possibly the single most limiting part of the human experience! I find it odd that males would have a problem with their partner earning more than they do as it is all just a perception that others will be judging them and it is also a sign that the world they live in is yet to embrace women fully into their society as an equal. I am glad you have found each other!
@@mnewm21, what's funny is how we met. I have Crohn's disease, and I was having a bad flare. I went to the ER and got my future wife as a doctor. I was given morphine and didn't want to ask her out while doped up, but when I was released, I regretted it. A few months later, I was her patient again for the same reason. She looked at me, smiled, and said, "I remember you!" It turns out that while I'm rather plain looking, she remembered me because I was polite during a night of her being called a bitch over and over by heroin addicts whose lives she just saved. The second night, I was determined to ask her out, so when I did, she stared at me for a few seconds and said she'd think about it. About an hour and a half later, she came back into my little room in the ER, told me what my CT scan results were, and then handed me a little slip of paper with her name and number on it. I found out later that the reason she said yes was because I was making her laugh while having a flare, and she figured I was worth taking a chance on if I could do that while I was at my worst. Plus I was kind, looked her in the eyes while talking to her, actually listened instead of waiting to talk, and had good initial chemistry with her. Plus she knew I wouldn't be after her money since I'm an optometrist. Thank you for your reply. I can't imagine losing a woman like her for such a stupid reason as those other love interests had, but oh well!
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu right place right time it was meant to be! Hmm sounds like you had an advantage you are used to looking people in the eyes :D Cheers for the story mate!
I look up to both these women so much. I'm 31 this year, but I feel like a child in comparison to Floor and Simone's experiences. My adolescence was heavily shaped by women in metal. Floor, Tarja, Sharon, Simone -- they were the women who showed me it was okay to stand my ground as a woman, an artist, and as a mother. This was a great Floor Finds!
I was just thinking, hmm, wonder if Jen has seen this yet? And of course you have! This must be the only video with Floor that didn't make you cry... Or did it? LOL!
It’s amazing that these two women are two of the most iconic female musicians in the metal world and still going strong and being relatable. Metal needs more women, both as musicians and as an audience. It’s time the stereotype of metal as male dominated genre to end. Simone, Tarja, Floor, Liv are really pioneers. Happy international women’s day girls and keep rocking! ❤️🌷🎼
@@nikostheater I dont know Liv though (I'm a bit new to Symphonic Metal apart from Within Temptation and Nightwish). Who is this woman/which band? :) I am still fully focused on Nightwish at the moment but after I absorbe enough, I'll plan to look into Epica more and other ones :3
@@10animallover10 she was the singer of Theatre of Tragedy and Leaves’ Eyes. Theater of Tragedy was an early symphonic-gothic metal band formed in 1993. They had a relative success back then.
I started listening to metal at the age of fifteen, now I am twenty-seven, I started listening to Nightwish, Epica, After Forever, The Gathering, and Leave's Eyes. I started studying music thanks to the influence that these wonderful women made on me. Thanks to that I have never stopped to do something just because I'm a woman, thank you for inspiring me, Simone and Floor, you are two of my favorite inspirations in the whole world. Send you so much love, greetings from Mexico City. 🤍🖤💛
I have to say i am most thankful for my wife and my 3 daughters, and my grand daughters. The two of you have single-handed changed the face of metal music today, you have empowered women to do and be whatever they want, and to take not take NO for an answer.
With out a doubt Simone and floor are my favorite female singer artists on the planet such amazing and beautiful people lots of love to you both And Happy Women’s Day ❤️🌹❤️🌹🎤🎶🎼
this is a great and good conversation about epic singers both off them thanksssssssssss . But real man have respect for woman thats learn my parents but because i am dutch. and old
22:49 "Role models should show their flaws or be open about them as well." Very well put, indeed! Honesty and directness without being rude goes a long way.
Thank you Floor and Simone for this amazing conversation! Both of you have made great contribution to the music's world. And I'm sure you have inspired many women to make it too, despite everything. And Happy Women's Day wonderful ladies! 🤗
Beautiful chapter of "Floor Finds" and so important. Thank you for dedicating this chapter to honor women on this day. It's such an emotional day for women on my country (Mexico) given the safety, plead to stop violence, state and position of women here and all over the world.
Thank you ladies for this chat. Yes, metal heads are the best people I've ever met. Kind, respectful and many of them highly intelligent. Over the years I had just one negative experience - a concert promoter was trying to lecture me on how to be more successful in the music business. He told me I should dye my hair blond, wear a skirt and high heels. He was sharing this information as if he was giving me some kind of a secret tip LOL Mind you, I'm not on stage, I'm an interviewer. This guy didn't know anything about me or my career but he automatically assumed I can't be successful being myself in heavy boots, jeans and a leather jacket.
Ik ben zo dankbaar voor jullie filmpje ik word over een paar dagen 18 en ik merk zelf ook dat ik soms erg onzeker word door alle filters over foto’s van andere heen. Toch doe ik m’n best om gewoon niet te lang naar die foto’s te kijken en er te lang over na te denken. Ook heb ik het gevoel dankzij onder andere jullie dat ik me niet hoef te schamen dat ik van metal hou terwijl ik een meisje ben, want dat krijg ik zelfs in Nederland nog steeds vaak te horen dat je als meisje/vrouw niet naar metal kan luisteren♥️♥️
You both are too humble to acknowledge it, but you are indeed role models for girls, women and everyone in general. Your art (music) and voices are wonderful, you reach so many people emotionally through your music and yet still are so down to earth and just genuinely nice and intelligent human beings. Thank you for your fantastic music and letting us fans be part of your life. And I'm hoping to hear another Floor and Simone duet in the near future! ;-)
It's interesting that you've chosen Simone to talk and do this chit chat about genders because I've read many disrespectful male comments about her because she is pretty and when a woman is pretty, some men stop thinking and don't respect your work...
yeah ppl can never be pleased, I remember men also making fun of Floor too for being too tall or the other way, they just dont like when women sing in metal and make fun of it
I still see people saying that in was unfortunate that in Retrospect she was pregnant and she should have timed it better. That woman was pregnant, singing like an angel, headbanging and being adorable for three hours. Show some respect
You know it is possible for us men to appreciate beauty and still enjoy Simone's work and talent - our brains do not completely shut down as you assume. But I do agree Simone was indeed judged as being "fake" when she started her own career because she didn't quite fit into the typical metalhead girl stereotype that tended to be tomboys. I think that stereotype has gone away for a while now as there have been an ever increasing number of "metal barbies" like Maria Brink or Mizuho Lin in the scene so people eventually accepted the fact that extremely feminine women could also enjoy metal just as others.
@@gencoserpen1260 I'm not assuming, I'm affirming, if you reread my comment which I think you haven't, that SOME men stop respecting women when they see that a woman is pretty. I've read comments about Simone, It doesn't matter what you say because that's the reality and I'm talking about some, not all. I never make generalizations. But it's good you are one of those exceptions and you appreciate Simon's work because she sings wonderfully.
Dear Floor & Simone, I can't thank you enough for everything you've brought to this world. You both are my favorite singers ever and I admire your careers! I just love that my daughter who's just 2 years old is growing with the image of such strong, independent and talented women! Stay safe and healthy!
Being from Canada and older than you two ladies, in the 70's and 80's we has a lot of women in Rock and Metal to look up to. The earliest I remember was Darby Mills from the Headpins, then Lee Aaron, Toronto (actual name of the band), Sass Jordan, Amanda Marshall, Sarah McLaughlin, and Alannah Myles. I'm sure they faced their own harassment coming up, but I'm happy for me ladies who rocked was never a strange or unwelcome. Both you ladies are awesome. Please keep doing what you do, and if you need allies, I'm there for it.
Ladies, I can't get over how great singers you both are! Your bands are out of this world, something special to kill for just to get a good seat at one of your concerts, but their musicians would be nothing without your touch of class. Love you to the Moon and back.
@@tasminoben686 - Hey Ben...how’s my German brother ? And how’s the family? All good here mate, looking forward to the lockdown and COVID to pass and normality to resume (fingers crossed) . wishing you health and happiness ....keep in touch and love to your family x take care and keep listening to Epica and Nightwish 🤘
Thanks for the shoutout to boy nurses, Floor! I see more and more. We are not so rare anymore! It's like a 1:5 ratio now! And when Simone said "believe in yourself and don't be distracted by other people's opinion," I couldn't help but sing, "no heed for shadows on your way that try to steal your laughter. Your light will drive them all away. Be confident."
@@dwschiu Heh, true dat - he worked with them both, before Arjen did, although Arjen still managed to work with both Sharon den Adel & Floor Jansen before either got very famous - quite fun how the Dutch scene's relations between bands intertwine. "Silence From Afar" by After Forever is a damn good song!
I can't imagine a woman in a female fronted band feeling like she's not one of the members of the band, or that she's just there for their entertainment. I think to all of us that you are the band, you are the most powerful of the band and if you left it for any reason that the band would be finished. As for your ages, both of you are still very young women. You might not realize it now but you are, and I hope that both of you are still around for a very long time. Nightwish, Epica and Within Temptation are my three favorite bands because of you. I enjoy your voices very much. Love to you, from a 63yr. old man ♥️
Oh dear, on International women's Day, that is in interesting choice of words, even in jest. I'm not sure any womens relationships need the 'approval" of others.
I'm a guy that enjoys the sound of the female voice more than the male. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of male vocalists I absolutely love, but man, am I ever happy we're seeing more and more women getting behind the mic and making the music. Japan is especially killing it in this regard (BAND-MAID!). There's also a lot to be said for aging gracefully, for both men and women. To be blunt, Madonna, for example, looks so weird now...please, don't either of you ever go that route.
Having a daughter has really made me concerned for self image imposed on women. I hope my guidance will teach her to love her self and not give a shit about how she is perceived. As long as she loves herself, that's all that should matter. I love this video ladies! As a woman that is also surrounded by guys and a young mother, this video has been a really important one!
I grew up listening to Floor and Simone. Nowadays we are almost the same age, it’s wonderful to feel so much related to them and their experiences. Thanks for being such an inspiration 💜
I was in the metal since since my 12th year, since 1987 and I still find the metal scene a nice one. Maybe because there are a lot of males, but I rarely had disrespectful comments or negative experiences. Neither as a female musician. It is also about our own attitude I think. Like Simone I am pretty straight forward and direct. Just don't cross my boundaries or you will get the evil eye :D Proud of you Dutch ladies! I am very thankful for my three daughters. They mean the world to me
I want to thank you both for being my role models and inspiration. Because of you I want to persuade a career in metal as a woman. I will always keep focussing on my goal like Simone said. Thank you both❤️
it's not important, if you are 17, 30, 50, 70 years old. Or if you are pretty, ugly, fat... Your voice as a singer is only thing what matters. And your voices are damn good! That's why we love you ;)
That's what I call a synchronicity, I was talking today about the two women that I admired the most and who inspire me: Simone Simons & Floor Jansen. I had the chance to see you both on stage, with your respective bands and also together during Epica concert (I've seen Nightwish 7 times, Epica 12 times, and I hope to see you again). The energy of Floor, her presence, her voice, her versatility, her technique... I have never seen an audience being so stunned by an artist. On the other side, I'm almost sure that Simone is an hologram (The Holographic Principle is an indisputable proof of a Divine Conspiracy). Otherwise it means that you can be an incredible singer, performer, songwriter (of the song that I find the most beautiful and moving on Earth: Once Upon A Nightmare), have the sense of humor and be one of the most beautiful woman in the world. It would be too much for one person. One thing is sure, if I was a woman, I would like to be a Goddess of Metal. Thank you.
This is one of the best interview discussion that I have seen in a very long time. Incredibly articulate and addressing reality. I'm glad both of you have a strong self image. A great discussion for International Women's Day.
I see two sensitive, intelligent, amazing musicians and vocalists. Period! Wonderful to hear what both of you have to say. Thank you Floor for helping us all to get to know Simone a little better. Love and respect you both so much! 😊😊😊💖💖💖🎶🎶🎶🤘🤘🤘🎙✌🐺🐕🐎👑
Floor, it's great that you are comfortable with the changes that come with age. I think it's sad that so many people do so much to try to avoid letting those changes show. Celebrities and famous people should be allowed to age just like "average, everyday" people do, instead of being so preoccupied with how they look or how they think they look to others. You are beautiful inside and out! Continue to be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. I wish you the best each and every day, and want to thank you for what you have given us!
Cool Many thanks Floor. A Floor found with Simone since the first i was waiting for this. My 2 lovely favorites artistes . ❤❤❤. Many thanks amazing ladies Floor and Simone. 💪👍🤟❤❤🇫🇷
What a wonderful and insightful chat! It was so nice to see you Dutch metal queens together again. Huge respect to you guys and all the women of metal, in the forefront and behind the scenes. 🤘🏾❤
I am in the UK. I have 2 male cousins who are nurses and a female one who is an engineer on Royal Navy submarines so the stereotypes are definitely breaking down.
You mean, two of the best singers! I think that's what they both are most proud of. Their looks are not in the first place. Just saying :) They are both beautiful, of course, but I love them for being such great singers.
I’m attracted to positive energy, love Metal/rock and I’m and old Metal/Head. The first time I saw a all women’s Rock band was a band called Fanny. The 15 year old in me was immediately attracted to these women, but the revelation was after the concert, myself and four of my high school friend and girlfriends talked only how great this Rock band was and nothing about they were women. That molded me to embrace the music and not molded me into a gender. Yes do I find you both attractive( I’m a guy) yes but I’m a fan of both of you for bring me amazing songs in Metal and for that I can never thank you enough. God Bless both of you and all musicians singers & songwriters, Please Rock On Stay Safe and God Bless!🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
So I am a guy and I want to comment on some of the things you talk about here. Firstly, I have never thought, "Women don´t belong in metal bands". Nightwish is a favourite band of mine BECAUSE the band has had female leadsingers and I´ve enjoyed to hear the female leadsingers sing together with Marco. It´s very unique, and I think you Floor is the best of the three. You have the best voice and probably also the best stage performance. You look very comfortable on stage. I heard you say that you made the clothes yourself. Nice work. Personally I don´t recognize the whole "Women have to look like they´re still 17 years old" talk. I enjoy the Smile lines that many (Also women) get as they get older. Beauty in my book is not to look younger than one is. Looking your strength should always be regarded as the right thing. I think the magazines and mass media are a bit off but judging from myself and my male friends, they don´t represent the average opinion of what men want women to look like. Most men I know like (And respect) mature women who look their age.
God afternoon from Southerner California, United States. I just watched the duet of you both singing Santa Mater. Your skill was extraordinary. Excellent video, I am so impressed with your crossover. You are both gorgeous, you are aging beautifully, however your skill and talent is the focus for me. Thank you for your work. Enjoy your day.
When I first heard you sing, about 20 years ago the first thing I thought was "oh my god, can a woman sing like that?" And yes, you can! There are an endless number of things that we women can do / be and every day we are going to discover them. So thank you for being a woman who inspires other women!
We love you both! Thank you for your honesty especially about the double standards on aging in the spotlight. We're an all-girl band from the states and we rely on you, our idols to speak truth to your experiences. You inspire us daily! Keep being fearlessly you lovelies. xoxo
I just want to say that I love this such unique, powerful and most of all, beautiful voices from beautiful women, and we have to continue appreciating the differences between men and women with love and respect. Long live metal and blessings for all of you
The only thing I miss about being a teen was not being a walking barometer. Those joint aches when you get older was a surprise that I totally underestimated.
I feel very happy to see this conversation happening between two of my favourite metal singers! As a trans woman myself, I still feel trans women need more respect and recognition in metal but seeing what you two and other amazing women have accomplished in the genre the last 20 years, it makes me hope for the best. Happy International Women's Day for all cis and trans women who love metal and are part of it, and the ones who aren't as well!!! 😍💙
It was WONDERFULL to hear Floor and Simone talk about wrinkles and botox and accepting age as it comes. I'm in my 30's, first concert I've ever been in my life was a Nightwish one and I was 14 - to age and see your idols age with grace and without fillers, botox, and all that "beauty cult" it's like a warm hug on these weird times where women have a wax looking face. I really needed to hear this from such an amazing, talented and beautiful person like Floor, definitely made my day and gave me such a self esteem boost.
I know this video is a couple years old at this point, but it feels like the right place to bring it up, especially as you touched on beauty in the video. I recently went to see the Epic Apocalypse tour, yes it was absolutely worth the long wait, and several of my colleagues asked me which bands it was, what style of music and so on. I would ofc. end up sharing a link or two to some Epica songs, that I felt a non-metalhead could listen to and not be scarred for life. The responses would always be the same. "She's REALLY beautiful!" from non-metalheads, while the few metalheads would go "Damn, she can SING!". It honestly annoys me, yes Simone is beautiful, but her looks don't make her such a talented singer, that comes from hard work and dedication.
I really loved this beautifully candid conversation between two great role models. Thank you, for this video and being such inspiring personalities. Happy International Women's Day!
