2nd Hand Souls band members react to Nightwish - Dead Bot's Poem. Link to our channel: / @2ndhandsoulsmusic Link to our playlists: / @2ndhandsoulsmusic
From the 3rd album, Wishmaster, in 2000. A very personal song for Tuomas. It's about him , and when he passes , the lyrics are what he wishes to be remembered by.
Song Facts' This song is about a young boy who is misunderstood. He never has had anyone close or anyone at all to talk to, so his music is what he lives for and is where he puts his feelings. His music gives him the push to keep on living and he puts everything into it. He tries to improve his life but whatever he does, he can never get back to the way he used to be. He says that people shouldn't ask for a better world because the world has already been made and been done. In the talking part of the song, he is telling people not to remember him but to remember the music that was his life. He wants a mother's lap to sit on, he just wants to be loved. He cares about the world but he feels like he is just a waste of space because he has nothing and no one to love him he is just like an ocean - abused - and is just a very lonely boy and it is just his "bitter farewell.
Song is about how Tuomas wants to be remembered when he is gone. Also, the loss of childhood innocence. Others may be able to elaborate more about this and probably better than me. Song definitely has a lot of emotion.
Tuomas was only 22(-ish) years old when he wrote this. Just a few years before he was a regular Finnish teenager and now he all of a sudden is the bandleader, composer and bandmember of Finlands biggest export product. Nightwish cut his childhood short. But he feels he may not complain, because his (Night)wish came true. This song is about how Tuomas defined Nightwish, but Nightwish also defines Tuomas.
If you want to see Troys chops on the acoustic guitar watch “how’s the Heart” the acoustic live with just him and Floor, it’s fantastic. As for the Buenos Aires concert all songs are wonderful it’s a feast for the ears and the soul.
From my understanding, the swans in the background symbolize the carrying of souls to the afterlife in Finnish folklore. Great reaction y'all, as usual!
As you suspected they spend a lot of time getting just the right sound. Most of the crew have been with them for years and know exactly what the band requires for each song.
Am so glad you guys responded to 'dead boys poem 'one. It's one of my favourite songs by Nightwish. This composition clearly shows Tuomas' talent as a composer, but also Marco's who studied classical guitar for several years and also took tone engineer training. Empu is a very talented solo guitarist who always puts the music first and never plays more notes than necessary. Floor is a vocal coach and so talented. She is one of the best female vocalist in the world. The reason I love Nightwish's music so much is that they are so musically and technically the best what you can get.
Yes, this among my 30+ favorites by Nightwish, ever person on that band ultra gifted. Floor's voice, yes she is amazing, powerful, beautiful all in one. She can go any direction vocally on a dime. Tuomas has said this song is things he would love to tell the world if he died. Tuomas when he mentions himself in a song he is the Poet, Ocean Soul, the Songwriter, and yes the Dead Boy. The guy is a true living musical genius and poet.
Tuomas ballad's are so beautiful, you will love them all. Crewish is Nightwish crew members, many has been with them from the beginning. During the corona time when there was no concert's, no nothing they decided to do a CD of their own, covering Nightwish songs. It is worth checking out, the songs are hilarious. The second CD will be out soon, so check them out. Don't think you have done any of the songs from the album, Sleeping Sun, Wish I Had An Angel, Amaranth, Nemo and Elan. But if you want to have a good time with Nightwish music, this CD is the one and I can't wait for the new one to come out.
Major NW fan here. I get tickled at ya'll! That was me when I started listening. I've probably have heard some, hundreds of times! Remember, ya'll have heard about 10% of their stuff, not counting all floors solo stuff and 9 albums. I tried to tell you the 3 to read the backsory or you'd be lost, but you beat me to it! For a different side and funny side of floor. Northward, while love died.
I appreciate your honest authentic response. I would like to recommend another moving performance: While your lips are still red at Wembley Arena. It's a Marco song, I think you'll be surprised.
Great reactions, guys. Black silhouettes against a beautiful background. ..stunningly gorgeous and when the Goddess raises her arms, the Nightwish Army (Buenos Aires division ) responds. Awesome 😇😇😇😇 Stunningly beautiful devine voice matched by the music of her Brothers 😇😇😇 Guess you all were stunned as well ( Floorgasm )
Best comment: "Let's do it again". Absolutely, this song has so much depth and beauty...gives me goosebumps everytime. Thanks for your reaction. Just love you guys taking in this epic music. I suppose "Shoemaker" lyric version is on your list too?
Many Thanks for your reaction and comments. I appreciate your passion and that you can see the masterclass represented by NW. I love nearby each song of NW, but this is very special for me. Not to talk about Floor. Emppu was very serious respecting the content of the song.
From this very old Metal head, it’s not the length of the journey that important, it’s wonderful sights, sounds and emotions & most important the memories of the paths that you go on. Nightwish Army is just taking a ride with you guiding you it’s your journey! Remember our favorite Nightwish journey on any path is always the last trail we just explored. Sorry animal got off his leash at that rest stop a few miles back hopefully he will find his way back to the van, barking and yelping out the window dancing and jumping on all the seats getting into all the snacks! Rock On Stay Safe, God Bless!🙏🤘🤘🤘
Thank you again for a genuine reaction and your are definitely Not boring, if people say or think that, they don’t belong here, so just stay true to yourself and keep doing what you are doing, I love you for that. About the song, this one always makes me cry, I really love it. 🫶🤘🇳🇱
About Crewish... Once you have reacted to most Nightwish songs you may want to check Crewish. Here is why: during covid with concerts not happening roadies in particular had an extra hard time so the Nightwish roadies crew made an album of covers of Nightwish sanctioned by Nightwish and even advertised on the band's page. Among them some interesting highlights is a reggae cover of the song Amaranth as well a industrial metal cover in the style of Rammstein of the song Sleeping Sun...and there is also a thrash cover of a song...etc.
There is a video on youtube from Nightwish technicians called "gear gods rigged - nightwish" where they go to every instrument and program they use to sound like that. You might like it.
Fantastic song, definitely one of my favorites of theirs, and I'm glad you all seemed to enjoy it almost as much as I do! Yeah, a deep dive into the lyrics would be great, but be forewarned, Tuomas can get pretty deep! Nightwish is a thinking person's metal band! Cheers!
Hi guys, greetings from UK Another wonderful reaction, thank you I always smile when I get notified that you have created another reaction to Nightwish 😊
Amazing song and and amazing LIVE performance, but this is Nightwish for you! An other interesting reaction from you guys, actually a second look at the same performance is not that bad idea, since Nightwish songs are deep and so many layers, you will always find something new and appreciate the things you just saw.
Hey guys!!! Me again. Your reaction is always awesome. I love that I think that you're feeling the song the same way than me. The only difference is it makes me cry. Please keep on with Nightwish reactions. Greettings from Argentina!!!
Great reaction from you 👍 I think you are in the right track, on breaking down the lyrics. What you experience with these songs, are the soul, emotions and passions, expressed in music and vocalized by Floor. Her ability to express emotions and passion with her body and voice are..... She is literally the song on stage, if you follow me, her ability to tell the stories are insane. And you can say that for all 6 members in Nightwish. Therefore I think it's perfect that you dive deep into the lyrics - you will feel and experience the songs with new eyes and ears. Great reaction 👍
My favourite song. Already with Tarja it gave me the chills and tears swelling up every time. This version with Floor I can’t stop the tears. As you put the tone is killing me here. The tone of the music and each one playing is quite special here, you see it for instance in Empuu’s face after his best and touching solo and the emotion in the singing is bringing out the message of the lyrics without listening to the words. It’s a crazy good song. I don’t remember you did a reaction yet to 10th man down, otherwise that’s another great oldy being upgraded by Floor’s input. Roll on 🤘 Something else by Dreamtheater is also very appreciated !!
Emppu really feels the sadness in this song. Only time I don't see him smiling through his beautiful solo. Love this song so much. So much emotion. LoL the most used words after a Nightwish song: WoW and Epic
Finnish Nightwish fan (since 2000) here. I really like all of your reactions. I would like to recommend one of Tuomas songs "A lifetime of adventure". Tuomas wife Johanna sings in this song. And please watch International fan documentary project "To Nightwish with Love". Greetings from Sweden
Great reaction. One of my top 5 Nightwish songs. It is another very personal song for Tuomas, about how he wants to be remembered if he were to die. An apology to those who deserve it and throwing shade on those who deserve it as well. Told through the story of a young boy who feels misunderstood and uses his music to try and be understood but still is misunderstood. Tuomas has strong connection to the Ocean which he views as a place of refuge and solace, thus the Ocean Soul. Crewish is a band composed of Nightwish's touring crew. When the pandemic hit and concerts were shutdown most road crews went home and weren't making money. Nightwish's crew got together, with the band's blessing, and recorded an EP of Nightwish songs redone in different styles. It is fantastic and was actually number 1 on the Finnish record charts when it came out. There is an actual music video for their version of Sleeping Sun (done in Rammestein style). Also love Nemo (AC/DC style) and Amaranthe (reggae). They are getting ready to release a second album and got Tuomas and Tarja to perform on it.
I was waiting for this one! This performance is one of my three most heard Nightwish performances. When things go South, this is what I go to. Helps every time.
Hey, guys. Brazilian fan here. Making Nightwish reactions is a no-return path. The more you know, the more you admire the work of this fantastic band. I don't know if it's on your list, but "Elvenjig & Elvenpath" (Live in Bogota) needs to be introduced.❤🔥👨🏻🎤
From Kyle presumably still living in Canberra, Australia: "This song is about a young boy who is misunderstood. He never has had anyone close or anyone at all to talk to, so his music is what he lives for and is where he puts his feelings. His music gives him the push to keep on living and he puts everything into it. He tries to improve his life but whatever he does, he can never get back to the way he used to be. He says that people shouldn't ask for a better world because the world has already been made and been done. In the talking part of the song, he is telling people not to remember him but to remember the music that was his life. He wants a mother's lap to sit on, he just wants to be loved. He cares about the world but he feels like he is just a waste of space because he has nothing and no one to love him he is just like an ocean - abused - and is just a very lonely boy and this song is just his "bitter farewell."
Maybe you could ask Floor for their sound-, light- and whatever technicians… at the moment they are busy but maybe later in the year… 👍‼️ Then your performance will also go to the sky🚀 You are fantastic… Next song: Elvenjig/Elvenpath (live from Bogota) ‼️
It is hard,even impossible,to find favorite song from Nightwish. I remember when CCR was big name also here in Finland (At late 60's and 70's), I could not find favorite song from them either and every album was like diamond.
Thank you for reaching to this particular version of this song🙏🙏🙏🙏 the song itself is a great song, but they took it to above god level in this performance. Emppu’s guitar playing here does the same that Floor does with her voice, it touches you straight in your 💜. FYI there’s a version of this performance with lyrics in it. Try it bc it adds so much more when you can read the lyrics while listening.
Another excellent reaction. This song has so much meaning and depth. And when the flow goes from soft and haunting and everything kicks in it always gets me in the feels. Lots of epic contrasts to be explored and examined in detail. I have listened to this scores of times, still get something different on each listen. Speaking of Crewish-Unemployed Blacksmiths, they also play and have a totally different sound than Nightwish, heavier and almost death metal. Thanks for allowing us on this incredible journey, and don't worry about the rambling, we love it as we see more of you as people. keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
Great reaction guys, loving this journey with you - when you check out the lyrics remember that when there's mention of the Poet or the Dead Boy, that's about Tuomas - those are his most personal songs 🤘
This is one of my favourite songs. I always get very quiet listening to this, it really gets to me. The composition, the build, the lyrics and not to forget, Emppu's solo. So simple, yet so effective. Love from the Netherlands.
Nice reaction 2ndhandsouls music, this is one of most personel songs of Tuomas like the poet and the pendelum.... Tuomas is a fantastic writer and composer one of the best...like the greatest show on earth ( He wrote that with Marko i believe) greets from Nijverdal/Netherlands🤘👋❤
"Fizz and Thunder"! "And you, I wish I didn't fell for you anymore..." The Thunder starts, Marko and Troy jamming, then Floor ascends, higher, and higher! The audience: "Floor, Floor, Floor" :) Now you begin to understand... But you've got some awesome songs too, "Sad Elaine" is amazing.
The boy voicing the Poem the part when he says: And you, I wish I didn't feel for you anymore. I get the chills. Thanks again guys please at some point check out Floor singing Heart's Alone and young Floor and Sister Irene singing Who I am.
A sometimes over looked song by reactors, bc it's a bit solemn and deep! Everyone's tone is so perfect, even live! This is the one video where Emppu does not smile...he is the one who really brings home the serious bend of this song! Emppu facts: he is a twin and a blackbelt! So, Crewish...during lockdown when there were no tours, the crew had no income, so Nightwish loaned them equipment and they recorded and sold an EP of Nightwish covers.
The DIGGIN ITE ALL SO good, thanks fore doing this song,ITE amezing, Marko white the dubbelnek gitaar ,Epuuu beautyfol sound drum absolutely right tone and ritme 👍Tuomas piano playing fantastic.the a great Troy amezing good player one all the instruments and Floor, keep going to play well your diggen your song🤘👍❤️❤️🤘🤘
Hey guys, nice to see you again. Dead boy's poem is so beautiful, but the lyrics are so sad and Floor sings it so emotional. It is Tuomas's story, his feelings as child and how he wants to be remembered (he is a grown man ofcourse, but has still an innocent child within him with amazing fantasy). The lyrics are always very important in every Night Wish song, it is poetry. For a band with members out of countries where they don't speak English (accept Troy) I find it amazing how Toumas and Marko write lyrics. Floor is Dutch, but speaks and sings without accent and she is so elegant. IF you ever will do the Greatest Show on Earth, please take the one in Tampere live and watch till the subs dissapeare. And the lyrics are also important. There are live in Tampere versions with lyrics underneath. It is a 20 minute song about the birth of the universe, earth and how men takes his part in the evolution. It is based on dr. Dawkins book (very famous biologist/genologist and expert in evolution} he is the one who reads some parts of his book during and after the song. Take care all of you.
Hi, guys. It's nice to see that you still get amazed by this incredible band. You're stuck deep in the hole now. As I said you would in your very first reaction to Nightwish with Ghost Love Score... Floor's vocal work in this one makes my tears water.
One of my favorites. An old Nightwish song that Floor gives a little different take than the original. My favorite Emppu solo. Tuomas was inspired to write this from the question, if you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you have to say today? Tuomas, as he often does, reverts to his boyhood persona, a time of innocence and being misunderstood, to provide his poetic answer. It’s personal, and deep. Worth a lyric breakdown for sure. Definitely fizz and thunder! Love you guys! ❤️
OK guys - you've had your fun - it's time to let Chrissy ( sorry if I've spelled it wrong ) have her fun and do a reaction to " The Islander " live at Tampere 😉
There's two (that I've found) Shakespeare quotes in this song, both in the spoken parts. "If you read this line remember not the hand that wrote it" is from Sonett 71 "Live no more to shame, nor me, nor you" is from Sonett 72 But who better to borrow from than the great Bard himself?
Marko is a very accomplished guitar player, before he turned to the bass. Seems in Nightwish he often did the fingerpicking style when appropriate, while Emppu shines on other guitar styles. Does Crissy play normal guitar too or just bass?
Joint 4th for me and far better with Floor than Tarja. It's a pity it hasn't been on the setlist since that Decades tour. By the way, I think of this as more a warren than a rabbit hole. As you said, so many rabbit holes. The one song I know where Emppu doesn't smile. Thank you
