GINX Reacts | Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera (2 VERSIONS!!!) Floor/Poort & Tarja/Marco | Reaction 

Hank sang this together with Floor for the first time in the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (Best singers). He was the Dutch phantom. He set a requirement to do this with Floor there, - if Nightwish came to the Netherlands he would do it with them - and Floor said YES to that. So I bought tickets to the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, and waited for two years, due to covid. And yesssss,, the phantom was there :) More Greetings from Norway :)

I love both Floor and Tarja, but the star to me is Marko. Heard many singers sing this and Marko is by far the best Phantom I've ever heard. Demonic and crazy. perfect for what the character is supposed to be.

I was fortunate to be at the Ziggo Dome concert … Henk joining NW was a huge surprise and lit the crowd…

I like Floor best usually but love the Marko and Tarja, version, I agree it's a pity there wasn't a, Floor and Marko version, but at the end of the day, they are both great. 🇬🇧

And the winner is🥁🥁Marko

Thanks for doing both versions. The Tarja/Marko version is the same 2005 concert as the High Hopes video you watched, Tarja's last NW show. The last time Nightwish would perform this song, until 17 years later in this version with Floor and Dutch Phantom Henk Poort. Floor and Henk sang it together at the 2019 Beste Zangers Dutch TV show. Henk agreed to do that on the condition that when NW played in The Netherlands, they would perform it again. The arrangement is by Tuomas. The 2005 version, song #5 in an 18 song set, is my favorite, because of Marko, but both are awesome . Andrew Lloyd Weber saw that one, and loved it. This is your introduction to Tarja with Nightwish, she is the most operatic of the 3 NW leading ladies. To hear her on a Nightwish original, suggest song #6 in the 2005 show, it's called "The Siren"

Gracias for doing this for me iconic Versions. I saw both Life, although Tarja ofc not on Finland. Best of both Worlds. Totally agree on Markos Charisma , when he got an Mic in reach and Sings(not talk). For me, Tarja was -and is, the nice bright eyed Lady, singing Her Operas and is simply happy with the Audience loving what she do. Floor is the one, who commands the very Souls of the Audience, in my humble Opinion. I listened to one Song from Tarja and Marco Life from nowadays performances and instantly reclined interest to all Thumbs for likwise Recons. In my Eyes and Ears they didnt age well as Duett and even as Presence on Stage. And this all day yesterday Lovers in the Comments didnt help. So, ill stay with my old End of Era DvD and with Flooor of 2013 and actual Tracks as the main Magic of Nightwish:) greast you do it somewhat equal, Ginx. Stay Healty MH Frankonia, Germany

I just enjoy seeing people feeling the same emotions with Nightwish as I have felt. Keep spreading the word about this Finnish gem!

I say, "Why choose?" They're both great. And I'll add a vote to check out the Floor/Henk version from Beste Zangers 2019 ep 8; the reactions from the other singers is outstanding in and of itself. Then you can fall down the Beste Zangers rabbit hole; that entire season is gold.

Tuomas putting Marko and Tarja together was just the biggest flex, their voices together are explosive 💥💥💣

I was there in Amsterdam, it was epic❣️ I was bouncing up and down when I realized they were doing this! So great hearing them do the Phantom again with the official Dutch Phantom! It was a surprise I sort of counted on because it was promised in Beste Zangers 2019.

Both versions are great, but remember Tarja was 26, Marko 39. Floor 41 and Henk 66 (and no experience with that kind of concert). And Floor had her cancer diagnose and surgery about 8 weeks before.

👍👍Great performances by both. The one with Tarja is my favorite of all performances of this song, including the Blu-ray Phantom of the Opera. 🖖❤

I love Floor Jansen with my soul, but by far and without a doubt, Tarja and Marko did one of the best performances of this song ever.

I want a Floor/Tarja version with Floor as Phantom.

For another great Tarja/Marko performance, I would suggest The Siren from the same concert. Aside from the usual* beautiful classical style from Tarja, you will hear her do something else very interesting and different with her vocals in that piece. *If 'usual' is the correct word to use with Tarja's singing, but I'm sure you get what I mean.

I was indeed there in Ziggo Dome, there was some anticipation this might happen. But then when the song started you heard the roar of the crowd, incredible. Good that you did both versions, imo it's not about comparing versions and vocalists, but appreciating what a fantastic group of musicians Nightwish was and still is.

Marco is simply the best, the difference. No shade on Uncle Henk, but Marco's interpreation of the Phantom is simply the best. And Juka's drumming and fills is the best.

Marko's grittiness and Tarja's dark voice just make this version so menacing, I love that! Also the fact that Tarja's vibrato during the last part is perfectly timed with the beat of the drums just gets me, it's so so so good!!

Yep, both are fantastic. No need to decide which is better and we all have our own favourite. To me it is 2005 version.

I wonder how much relief came over that audience when Henk came on stage and they realised Troy wasn't going have a go at singing it

I was there!!!!!! at the nightwish concert with Floor!!!

I'm a big Floor fan and her high note at the end beats no one. In the overall package, however, I like the version with Marco, because of Marco the best. It's a pity that it never came to a version with Floor and Marco. I would have liked to see this version as well. But I guess even then the Tarja Marco version is hard to beat.

Marco/Tarja forever ❤

I was there at that concert. It was full of highlights but this one was very special. And I concur with some comments about beste zagers Gina. That was awesome!

Thank you!! Great, great performances. It is the same song but two very different performances🥰🥰 There is another great one with Floor and Henk from the Beste zangers show.... others have already mentioned it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-plCScjvDOJM.htmlsi=0zyofZPDFPTPnqa9 There is also another great performance with Tarja and Marko that takes place 18 years later than the one in here. There are two versions to that: the one from Switzerland that was their first one since 18 years and the one from Savonlinna, Finland. The one from Finland has a better quality videos but I also think vocally that was better (only my oppinion). If you want to check that one out too😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PzvGsA2d9C8.htmlsi=DpqkyRiso2fbF5Kl

I love both and I love all 3 Nightwish singers!!

Just an interesting "note!" I have tried my best to time how long Floor holds that last note...best I can do on my wrist watch that is a chronograph is Floor holds the last note 12.2 seconds.

I actually think that Floor and Henk's performance from the Beste Zangers 2019 show was better than their concert version. But really, Marko absolutely steals the show overall.

This was a great livestream! I really enjoyed it!

Marko is a beast of a Phantom!😈 Tuomas' arrangement is my number one version! Henk was Floor's fave Phantom for years.🤘

I like a third verion with Floor/Poort. The intimate setting makes it more powerful, dynamic and energetic between the 2. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-plCScjvDOJM.html

Mi versión favorita la del Tarja y Marco para mí son los mejores en esta canción especialmente 🤘🏻de este mismo concierto te recomiendo Slaying the Dreamer, Planet Hell y The Siren , Nemo , Ever Dreams final de una era 2005 porfavor

And i was one of those ❤❤❤ (in Amsterdam)

- Wait so Marko is the best vocalist in Nightwish history? - Always has been. Check out more songs with him on vocals, like The Islander.

THE QUEEN FLOOR

I agree with you, for me Floor and Marko are better, they should do this song together.

I was here with my 3 (pre) teen daughers, it was awesome. Met ome Henk❤

The way I see it, these are really hard to compare. Henk is like Christopher Lee's Count Dracula, elegant and alluring, with his monstrosity only peeking through on occasion; while Marko is like Max Schreck's Count Orlok, wearing his monstrosity on the surface for all to see. I have a preference for the latter, with all its punk notes, but it's a preference of uniqueness rather than quality. Both are excellent. I feel like you should do _The_ _Islander_ (Tampere) or _While_ _Your_ _Lips_ _Are_ _Still_ _Red_ (Wembley) soon, to hear another side of Marko...

I was there - and we knew this was comming; because she promised Henk Poort to perform The Phantom with Nightwish when they performed in Amsterdam. The promise was made in the Beste Zangers show which both featured Floor and Henk and Floor wanted to perform The Phantom as het duet with het idol Henk Poort. So you have to see that version too now!. Greetings from the Dutch Nighwish Army. Love the Tarja/Marco version as well - Marco is great there!

Disclaimer, this is a bit of a rant. As a multi-genre professional musician for over 40 years I’m sick and tired of the “best” or “greatest” arguments and, in cases of 2 extremely high performance levels in this case, one is better than the other. These words do not exist in my vocabulary because it boils down to so many individual factors it can’t be measured. I’m not saying people can’t have their favourite versions of any particular piece of music but I will never accept anyone’s opinion about better, best or greatest. And I would never impart that to another person myself. I’m a classical, musical, rock musician and I have played in the pit band for Phantom and here’s my take, if anyone is interested. I like the performances of Floor and Poort because he sings the part as it’s done in the musical. But I also love Tarja and Marko because of the interpretation Marko brings. Floor and Tarja bring their own interpretations and I appreciate both! End of rant. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming! 😊

The Queen Floor is my vote

MARCO💪💪🔥!!

🤩👍💥💯🎼 "Kiitos!!"(in the end) = "Thank You!!" ...Hard to wrap my head around the fact of the second version that it´s been almost two decades of that particular gig... 🤘😎💙🎶 PREDICTION? ; The last duo is going to pull that off from the sleeve at some point soon when you´re least expecting it...

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘Well done of course, but if you want to see another one "the Phantom of the Opera" then watch Floor and Henk from the Beste Zangers 2019. !!!

I like them both.

👍Hi Ginx, i was wondering ,how you would handle these 2 versions .😅 I guess you did fine😉,there is no doubt about Marco being a great "metal"phantom. Floor and Tarja,both great performers but after heard and see both versions ,i had the thought; Floor with Marco and Tarja with Henk.P, 😆never gonna happen but for me, the opera style of Henk.P and Tarja is not for me. (Btw Floor did this with Russel Allen (symphony -x) ,that's the best for me.)🤘

For me the Beste Zangers version is my favorite 👌

I love Henk! Who doesn’t love Henk!

Both versions are amazing. I personally would have loved to hear Marko and Floor in their early to mid 30's perform this song is their prime. 🎭🎭🤘🤘

I'm going to guess that's one of the bigger stages Henk's been on. The later Metallica warmup obviously dwarfed this.

Those two versions are quite par. Henk with huge experience and "Nightwish family" -shirt. And because in 2005 version there's no one in penguin suit, Marko had do the surprise trick, and he did it well. The best version comes from the BZ2019. lt's much more intimate and there Floor was the surprise to all the others. ⛄👍

Enjoyed your reaction! Now you need to see IMO the best "Nightiwsh" version of this song, Floor and Henk on the Dutch singing show Beste Zangers in 2019, if only for yourself. Obviously the rest of the band is not there but Floor an Henk use the Nightwish arrangement but more rock then metal. Floor also uses a very different style of singing, using a more musical theater style and she uses more runs and stylings in her voice to convey even more emotion. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-plCScjvDOJM.htmlsi=bcAzOLRt3D7Zgvcc. My next favorite is the Tarja and Marko version but only because of Marko's insanely amazing vocals. He is the creepiest most evil Phantom ever. I enjoy Tarja's voice in many other Nightwish songs (The Siren, Planet Hell, Nemo, Forever Yours) but not so much here. I just don't like her big wobbly vibrato during the epic end of the song. I much prefer Floor's straight tone. Having said that, Floor, Henk and Nightwish in Amsterdam is my third favorite version. Henk is great and I love the distortion he learned to add when they were on Beste Zangers but Floor's choice to go for a more operatic sound, really rounding her vowels I find less expressive then her Beste Zangers performance. If you watch the Beste Zangers performance I think the differences in her performances will jump out at you. In the end all three performances are fantastic and my preferences are just that, my preferences based on what I like and very small differences in the performances.

Henk sang with some grit to honor the "original" version. What stays the same is Tuomas.

This was not the best Floor/ Poort version you've chosen. See Beste Zangers 2019 I woud suggest.

Tarja Turunen reina 👑 y Marko hietala ❤❤❤

No question, Floor anytime in any thing.

2005 & 2022

Thanks, great reaction

Excellent Gina, you spoil me for perfectly balanced, leveled YT audio, articulate sound, non-plosive and non-sibilant, I despair with many. I wonder if you aim for -6dBm to allow for headroom. I concur, I have no favourites between them, both versions bring something to the table. I wonder if you saw the link I sent a little while ago to the guy working on a real BTTF DeLorean, one of the 5 in the films. Best wishes from here, R. (Incidentally, my house faces the original route of Richard Cœur de Lion, if he comes clip-clopping past on his horse I'll run out there and have a word or two.)

Great video. You should see beste zangers 2019 of Floor and Henk. OMG

Tarja ❤ she is only one the queen soprano

As good as that was between both singers, Tarja had the flu and was running a fever.... Incredible

Should do the version from Beste Zangers, Floor went Stratospheric that night

Nightwish was so much better when Tarja was still in the band, but her solo career is freaking awesome too :)

❤

Tarja and Marko are still the best. 🤘🤘

I also don't have a favorite version of that song; they are both exceptional for different reasons. Even that Floor's the beast signer on earth, i have flew songs that i prefer Tarja version. Wishmaster, Nemo, End Of All Hope, Sleeping Sun, Wish I Had An Angel & The Siren.

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New version is a bit lame IMO. It's very good of course, but compared to this epic masterpiece with Marko as Phantom and Jukka on drums, it just can't reach the same level of epicness. Also, I love Tarja's operatic vocals more than Floor's. But take this as a tip for your future reactions, I don't recommend these double reactions, because the fandom is so badly divided. Some love everything NW do/did, but some can't stand one or more of their singers, and these comment sections are sometimes like a warzone 🙄

Please react to more songs from the End of an Era concert. SLAYING THEEE DREAAAAAMEEEEERRR!!!

Watched the first half and than left. FLOOR #1🔥

I prefer Tarja but Floor is'nt bad. And more i prefer Marko than the hank guy

From an audio engineer’s perspective, it might be interesting to compare the official live video (1st one) with fan recordings of "The Phantom" from both shows at Ziggo Dome 2022 - just to see how much.. hmm.. “studio enhancement” was done. Not on Floor’s vocals, mercifully enough, but I shall say no more. As to the song itself, I’m rather indifferent to it, but still, I believe both Phantoms killed the character here. “Killed” as in “butchered”, that is. There are videos of Floor with Russell Allen and Joacim Cans (Christmas Metal Symphony 2008 & 2013 respectively), both of whom were much better IMO. You can also see an epic Floor fail in the last one.😂

I love Floor but the high-energy version with Tarja and Marko is my favorite

I won't compare Tarja and Floor but I will say that Marko may be better than both of them😊!

I like the version with Marko and Tarja more.

ALL hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of NIGHTWISH and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!😀👍👍🤘

NO CONTEST .... Tarja & Marko all day long .... I don't 'GET' the Henk Adoration ! ! ! !

FL❤❤R

Like Floor's version but Fav ... Tarja/Marko

Both are great versions, but you have missed mho the best version with Floor and Henke on the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers from 2019 - absolutely insane. Even if you don't react to it, watch so you can see for yourself. If you wanna see Marko at his very best, watch the Pink Floyd tribute "High Hopes" from the End of an Era concert. Tarja kills it sing NEMO from End of an Era also .

No Phantom is as menacing as Marko, and Tarja's darker voice works wonders in this piece. Floor has an edge on poppier songs and in multigenre travels, but this is pure Tarja territory. And obviously how Tuomas originally arranged it. It was not a bad concert to be in.

Marco is the star in this pease not Tarja🤟🏻🤟🏻

Marko & Tarja anyday - i love Floor but...

You should list Sarah Brightman version (original) of Phantom of the Opera 😀😃😄😁😂

this is so stupid tarja fans vote for tarja floor fans vote for floor

Unfortunately Tarja can only sing pseudo opera, with weird vowel modifications, ludicrous amounts of vibrato and ill-considered phrasing. Apart from that she is not bad.

Tarja was on the best Nightwish albums. I like Floor but not with Nightwish

🇬🇧 Norfolk: bring it on 😊