Metal Drummer Reacts to EVER DREAM (NIGHTWISH) 

It's amazing how the Floor era Nightwish just makes you smile, even before they started the song. That is charisma.

They are both great, but the power and energy in the Wacken version really does it for me. Maybe it's the mix but it also feels like Marko is not holding back on his belts on the Wacken version either.

Floor😍😍😍😍

Forget about a Floorgasm. Looks like she gave you the Floorgiggles 😄 Tarja was good, but Floor is practically a superhero. She even looks indestructible.

everyone compares and so do I. I think its normal to compare. You just said who you prefer with this number and that's Floor. I agree with that. ♣

Never good to compare but it's done. So here we go. I'm not sure but when Tuomas put his face in his hands at the beginning might just be because he and the rest of the band knew that this was Tarja's last concert with Nightwish. The thing is that Tarja didn't know that. Tuomas and Tarja were childhood friends so it was a really hard moment for him.

In Tarja's version, Marco measures himself because he doesn't want to overwhelm the sound ... With Floor they both can belt together at full power and it's amazing to see.

I think this is what a lot of people don't get. It's not that Tarja was bad, she was great... not good- GREAT. That said, Floor is a Goddess. She's just on another plane of existence. It's almost like comparing Usain Bolt to a Cheetah. It's just not fair. I think all the time how lucky we all are that Tuomas and Floor found their way to each other, and we get to be the benefactors of that by-chance pairing...

Tarja for me.Unique and so emotional

Floor makes me want to grow my hair out and carry a fan in front of me at all times ... in leather.

An onslaught of Belting Power of the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal. She is unbelievable, so much power, clarity of voice in an open air festival. Hail Nightwish

in floor we trust

I have the utmost respect for both Tarja and Anette. They are honestly both fantastic singers. Floor Jansen, on the other hand. . . she is just a powerful force that touches the soul. I am a singer myself, and she blows me away. Her technique is as flawless as a human can be while carrying emotion that is unbelievable. I am a grown man, and she has made me cry probably a dozen times. I will never figure out how she does it.

There is room for all three singers in my world :)

come on, let's talk about emotions, energy, clear vocals, timing, voice control, versatality, stage presence, chemistry .......do we have to say more?

Imagine being there and hearing that voice echoing through the open air.

Taking Lord Byron's quote (as used on the Nature side of Human. :||: Nature) with some poetic freedom: "I love not Tarja the less, but Floor more…"

Props for having the courage to give your honest opinion about Floor vs Tarja. Most reacters refuse to compare them, because they are too worried about trying to please both camps.

You have to hear PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Tarja.!

I discovered Nightwish during the Tarja era and loved the songs of that era ... in small doses. Floor, with her versatility and story-telling ability and sheer skill at touching my heart over and over and over again, is the one that really made those wonderful songs come fully to life for me.

Floor is unbelivable. This voice. Omfg

*tries very hard not to look at the comments* So now that we've established that Marko is the safest answer to 'who is the superior Nightwish vocalist' - Bryan, seriously, you need to appease the masses and react to something like "High Hopes". Also, if there ever is a day I'm not moved by that moment of Tuomas' vulnerability in the End of an Era show, please check my pulse because I'm probably dead.

Well, being a fan since Tarja's days, I prefer her version. Obviously, I like Floor's as well, but it's too "screamed" for me.

I feel Tuomas his pain so much in this song...knowing it was the last time they would perform with her (she got fired the next morning, due to different issues, everybody has different thoughts about it) Yuka was having a HUGE migraine this night, poor guy (insominia was the reason why he could not continu with Night Wish, but he is still very involved with them as their manager)

Nightwish army reporting from Athens 🇬🇷 I'm really enjoying your reactions, man. And, yes, you are absolutely right. There are...mm..medium singers, there are really good singers (including Tarja) and there is FLOOR! The one and only Floor. How can anyone Not be in love with her voice, her presence on stage. She absolutely dominates anyone watching her performances. PS, Jukka is really on fire 🔥 during the entire song, especially on that amazing last minute. What a drummer! We really miss him!

I'm 56 now from belgium btw, i loved Tarja but for me after some time it was like ok nothing new , i was less interested until Floor came in, for me that was the missing link, she was born for Nightwish it was her destany , i listen every day it became the best therapy for me after my hughe depression when my girlfriend left me last year after 8 years togehter (i lost my wife to in 2004 from cancer) i stil recover but yes Nightwish and specialy Floor saved my life until today , sometimes music is more then only ...music

Floor did that so effortlessly gorgeously that there is no ambiguity left about the winner.

Thank you for this reaction. You express exactly how I feel about this.

Both versions make me so happy. I am SO BLESSED to have been a Nightwish fan all these years.

Wacken 2013 was when Floor proved that she could move Nightwish is more directions. Toumas could now stretch his wings and write anything and she could sing it.

I couldnt agree more! 👍

Tarja sings the song, Floor lets you feel the song!

Floorever!!! Floorless victory... Fatality!!!

Hahaha, my reaction was just like yours then i heard Floor the first time. A big smile all over my face

When you watch videos like this you see how consistent Emppu (the guitarist) is, his solo was exactly the same in 2005 and 2013 :)

Just goes to show, especially back to back, how Tarja helped kickstart the Nightwish sound and brought forth symphonic metal as a genre to the world, but how Floor has taken that sound and brought it to an entirely new level of emotion and range.

In a interview someone ask floor why she never loose her breath , and her answer was " i was blessed with the lungs of a deep sea diver " .greetings from Portugal.

Floor. The queen....and The drummer.......wow....

Yes, I totally agree with you. Floor what a woman. Greetings from the Netherlands.

I remember reading a post about Marco mentioning that he used to hold back a bit, so he didn’t dominate the vocals, which is something he doesn’t worry about anymore.

I have compared Tarja's voice to organic 70% chocolate. Which, if you're a chocoholic like me, is pretty amazing. And that moment near the beginning when Tuomas had to stop and take a few seconds--- remember, he and the guys KNEW that this was the LAST time she would perform with them. He HAD to be in pain. Floor's version, the Wacken 13....it was my FIRST NW song, the FIRST time I heard them. And I was DONE, immediately. GONE. They CUT me, I will bleed forever.

Nice reaction. Tarja will always be important for Nightwish but Floors performances just bring the goosebumps in waves!

Tarja... Diosaaa!

I heard this song when I was 14 and it became my favorite. Tarja's dark and powerful voice stole my heart 👑💜... I like Floor but it gives the song another feeling.

Agreed. Never compare. All three NW front women have made their independent contributions to the band over the decades. They are all such unique talents that blend so well together, regardless of era. Good stuff today!

in all music and even movies the classic ones ,always the best , The golden era

Great reaction. All these years later, I can still dip back into a Tarja song and feel blessed by her voice, but I will say that the ones Floor has since covered I prefer to hear Floor sing, because that's what I'm used to now. Ones Floor has not done in concerts (at least that I've not heard) I still enjoy in their original form. That's also true with Anette. But when Floor takes a song, she owns it forever.

The emotion that Floor sings with entice a reaction that Tarja couldnt.

after the bridge,Jukka opens up the 50 caliber machine guns,energy to awesome.

Tarja version forever

I don't like all the fuss about comparisons. It's perfectly natural and you are entitled to give your opinion. That is what we are here for after all. You were complimentary about both, what's the issue with having a preference. I love them both depending on the song. But Floor is more versatile. That's a fact. 😁👍

Comparing is futile, Floor is the best female vocalist on the planet.

Agreed.

Its not fair to compare..Floor is just super special!!💞 ask Lady Gaga wink wink!!

*giggling* i HaVe wOrDs i PrOmiSe Go ahead and compare away my good sir, it would be weird not to have a preference. This is my new favorite Everdream react

You hear Tarja and it's like wow, she is amazing, and she is at what she does. She has a tremendous operatic voice style. Then you hear Floor's version and it's like OMG unbelievable. Floor's voice is just so versatile, I think she can sing absolutely anything and make it song good. Then if you watch her personal RU-vid channel she is the most humble person. She is just really awesome.

I started off as a first time Floor fan after hearing her sing 'Ghost Love Score', BUT NOT ANYMORE, AFTER NOW HEARING TARJA SING!!!!! WOW!!!!!😮 Her voice is just so very unique, that it sounds VERY HAUNTING AND ENCHANTING!!!!😀👍👍👍

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They are both really talented singers with uniqe voices! Floor is definitely more versatile, but Tarja holds a place in my heart because she was the singer of Nightwish when I found them.

I'm in the 'love them both for different reasons' camp. Both are amazing, but to be honest, Floor has made me cry more times than my ex-wife. Tarja was a force to be reckoned with, but Floor is a force of nature...

Great reaction!! Good job Bryan!! more this kind stuff!

The difference in the concert goers tells the whole story! Floor was brand new to NW, jumped right in, looks like she has been there forever. Don’t feel bad, I feel the same way. Floor did a TV show called Beste Zangers, 2019, you might want to review her versions of the likes of Shallow, & Phantom of the Opera, plus others. I like your reviews, I guess because you are as delighted with Foot as I am.

drummer is the best

Tarja & Floor & Marko :) Kiitos from Finland :)

Floor. No contest. Her voice and stage presence are just spot on for Nightwish.

Do this with slaying the dreamer, the siren or wishmaster

It's not even fair to compare anyone to Floor. If she covered any other artists songs she would blow them away too

I love both singers. Both are so incredible.. i got into NW in 2004 with Tarja, her voice attracted me . So yes, she holds a spot in my heart. But NW is Floor now. Tarja is great solo. Try Into the sun. Ive never understood the whos better argument. I like Ever Dream with both singers. I just get more emotion with Floor. I get a magical feel with Tarja. But i do like Tarja on this. Both are great. :) Tarja is best on Sleeping Sun, and Phantom.

My personal preferences of these 12 songs Floor: Ever Dream, Ghost Love Score, Song of Myself, Storytime, Romanticide, Wish I Had an Angel Tarja: Sleeping Sun, End of All Hope, Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan, The Siren, Wishmaster, Dark Chest of Wonders

KIITOS Tuomas Holopainen, songwriter, composer :)

All Nightwish singers have been very talented but at the same time also very different. Imo Floor is the most suitable and best Front Lady for Nightwish. With her versatility and mindblowing talent she gives Tuomas free hands for composing almost anything what inspires him. Tuomas knows Floor delivers. And this is very important to this kind of Genius Master Composer. And finally as a positive thing I have noticed that since Floor, Nightwish is more united, like a Family 🤘❣️

Imagine how much money Nightwish saves because of corona from Emppus guitar picks.

Surprised you don't have the go-to Floor reaction with Ghost love score ^^ Was a fan of nightwish before she joined but after...another level. She has so much range / variation to her voice.

If you want a good laugh you should listen to their 2nd singer Annette attempting to sing this! 😂

Tarja is very good but for me, Floor is the next level. Perhaps because her technic deserve emotions ? Her tone hit every time something in my soul. I guess you know who is the drummer Chester Thompson. So take a look at this: "Chester Thompson Drum Cam - Drums, drums & More Drums (live 2004)". Magic !

One of my favorites from this show. Floorgasm

If Tarja still fronted Nightwish they'd be a much smaller band than they are now and I wouldn't be a fan. I'm not the only one.

Floor is another level🤘🤩

Floor gives soooo much more power 👩🏻🎤❤️❤️

It was Marko in both videos, and we all know that Marko the best singer of Nightwish 😎

Music writer Tuomas Holopainen keyboard mannen goes feelings so deep…

Don’t compare. Love the Now. And that is Floor 😉😜

Tarja was my first love.. but Floor is my strongest and everlasting love. :)

I agree, enough said. 🤘🔥

Floor can sing anything she wants, but there are a few songs that were written for Tarja and nobody, not even Floor can match her. Ever Dream, Slaying The Dreamer, Sleeping Sun are Tarja songs. Specially in this one Floors sounds pretty much gritty.

It doesn't matter who sang a song before, when Floor gets her vocal cords on it, she makes it hers.

Empuu playes his signature EV-1 wich is based off of the ESP Horizon And Marco playes his Warwick Vampyre 4 string bass.

yes we know

Thanks

Floor does it very well, and brings the power, but I love the original versions too (and I'm a fairly new fan myself). There's plenty of room to love both. I listen mostly to the studio albums, I basically only watch or listen to live when I watch these reactions, and I've seen so many reactions I never feel a need to listen to them on my own, lol. So I have a affinity for the original versions and the original voice on them. So many feel like you have to live only in the present and there's no room to enjoy anything that came before, or anything from their studio albums for that matter. Reactors follow the comments and rarely dig much deeper than Wacken and a few other more recent live shows. For me its the music, who's singing is secondary. You want to see young, try anything from "From Wishes to Eternity".

„I just love her so much. She has not even done anything and I am like - ahhh Floor“ I could not have said it better, exactly how I feel about her 😅 Just seeing her touches me every time…

Hahaha hands down Floor Jansen everytime. Never been a fan of Annette's or Tarja's vocals ( Don't get me wrong they are both talented singers they just aint for me :D) She took this song and exploded it to maximum level. The other guys in the band doing there thing also! man such a banger!

I love Tarja, but what Floor does is just not fair. She is amazing.

Yup..... Listen to hear before nightwish! 😲 She keeps developing! Revamp After forever BTW within temptation, Ayreon and Epica are EPIC as well 😉

Highly recommend Dark Chest of Wonders.. it's the Wacken show opener.. 1000 MPH full epicness

Exact and precise , nice reaction ! I agree with your concusions , Greetings from nwse Sweden

When you listen to both, back to back, like you just did... the conclusion you arrived at is inescapable! Great reaction, thanks.

Floor and Marko kills this song on Wacken 2013 🖤🖤

Vocals aside, I think it's interesting to note how the arrangement of the song itself has evolved over the years--in ways that, I think are overwhelmingly for the better. The example that comes immediately to mind is the very beginning, where in the Wacken version (and most likely at some point earlier) Tuomas began shifting to a higher octave on the piano in the second verse--such a tiny change, but it does so much for the song, and there are other similar examples.