Hello ROUGH BOYZ ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘
@gabriel_bardac Hello, good sir! no, no the summoning manual said we were supposed to be getting Floor, not Gabriel... Oh well, I suppose you'll do XD We are truly honored and taken aback by the amazing welcome we've received by the army of Nightwish fans!!! (and a little scared by the warnings of one named Gabriel who would soon come to us :D) Thank you for the help-- we'll do our best to bring on the awesome Nightwish content-- we couldn't be more excited! Been long time fans of them and can't wait to get back into it!
This singer, Floor Jansen, the six feet tall Dutchwoman, joined mid tour in late 2012 and had 48 hours to learn the setlist before the first concert in Seattle. This is ten months later and she kills every song by both the previous singers, Tarja (operatic) and Anette (pop). Personally I would suggest starting with every song at this Wacken 2013 concert including the instrumental. LOL
Hey guys, NO ONE HAS 'PASSED AWAY " ,the bassist Marko left last yr for personal reasons,replaced with Jukka Koskinen (formerly of WinterSun) the drummer Jukka Nevalainen at this concert left a little over a yr later due to sever insomnia,his drum tech (formerly of WinterSun) and buddy Kai Hahto took over,Floor Jansen lead vocals was 10 months in with the band at this Standard setting and seminal concert event,she is their 3rd, current & final vocalist, EVERY song from this Wacken 2013 event is pure GOLD and the best versions thus far.
I think they should've put some autotune on the instruments, because it fits better to the vocals.😁 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cVpVG88k6DY.html
No one died! You may be confusing the very-much-alive Emppu with Children of Bodom guitarist, Alexi Laiho, who died in 2020. Another Finnish band, another Finnish guitarist. Also, the bass player here, Marko, left the band a couple of years back. There's also been a change of drummer since this performance.
Chris would LOVE the entire 15 song Wacken 2013 performance, because Floor takes the songs he liked in 2007/2008 and makes them better. I would pick "Storytime " next.
No one has died marco the bass player left in 2021 I think, emppu the guitar player can play anything anything the song requires greatest symphonic metal band ever been around since 1996
No problem!!! Thanks for the shout out!! I would suggest the song "Storytime" next from the same concert Wacken 2013. Pronounced Vah-ken. Wonderful reaction per usual!!! See you on the next on🤘🤘
She's not kidding...Wacken is in Germany, The Wacken Open Air Festival is a huge metal fest. It's pronounced VAW-KEHN. Should you continue to check out more Nightwish (see Gabriel's lists) there are many songs from this 2013 show...you're gonna want to get that right, or fans will not watch. They'll think you're making light of a seriously talented band.
Hello Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. And they make Symphonic Metal. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there. I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion. Watch out for the Nightwish Army. Greetings from the Netherlands.
@frenkwd1 Hello, and welcome to our channel all the way from the Netherlands-- so cool!! Thank you for the info, we'll take all the help we can get :) We'll be checking Gabriel's list out for sure and bring you more awesome Nightwish content soon! Thanks for the comment!
From a vocal perspective, you haven't seen shit, Gabriel will be here soon, follow his list if you decide to go down this rabbit hole. you wont be dissapointed. And yes she is still the current vocalist. If you can't wait for Gabriel may i suggest Storytime from the same concert.
Tuomas’ inspirations aren’t from movie scores. He is a fan of Hans Zimmer and other modern as well classical composers. But his inspiration comes from his genius musical mind and the world.
Emmpu is well and truly alive Marko left and was replaced with the bassist from wintersun🇬🇧 Three singers Tarja operatic Annette more pop Floor this vocalist and still with the band. Gabriel will give you a very good list of songs to react to Thank you for reacting.
Still fantastic, and yes, Floor is still the goddess valkyrie of Nightwish and Metal. There have been two changes in the line-up since 2013. Jukka, the drummer was replaces by Kai Hahto because of his insomnia in 2015. He is still part of the band (management). and Marko (base-guitar) left the band during Corona 2021, because of his depressions. 4 Tarja check out "Phantom of the Opera" live End of an Era.
Four more souls snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess Follow Gabriel's Comment itll lead you on the most incredible journey .....Floor is still the singer Thank God . Oh BTW .....Chiefs Suck
Nightwish Army Finland reporting! Well, I'm happy that you experienced a little bit of the world's best band's catalog here. A very nice reaction, Boyz and looking forward to see a lot more NW reactions from you. Enjoy the ride, Boyz!
When you want to go further on the path of our 1.83m (6ft.+) tall Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen besides Nightwish, here is some background information on the best and most versitale female singer of our time. Floor joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. Here are some of my favourites: Energize me: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fjm4BrNAf6s.html Monolith of Doubt: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3TmKHkQx45U.html Dreamflight: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-73-_F9prx4I.html Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. She also studied 2 years at the Conservatory (1 year Music Theatre and 1 year Opera). Here is a link to a part of a TV show (with english subtitles) of the reunion of the class of the Rock Academy with mostly backstage footage of the Tampere concert of Nightwish in 2015: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B3NIfu0qvtg.html 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song from full operatic to death growls in seconds. Here are some examples: Misery’s no Crime: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SNPesLFTnUg.html Disdain: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tIqzPXzhEuw.html Besides managing a band on her own she also did a lot of vocal coaching and as she is a perfectionist, she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the North American Tour at first as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vhExkmWKMEU.html Floor joined Nightwish after this iconic Wacken concert in 2013 as permanent member of the band. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp’ also, but it was clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so 'Revamp' disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died is a must see:: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bAiPeSsqD-4.html A suggestion to a christmas song sung by Floor. Here is a link to a performance in Finland with a special guest with the best seat you could imagine: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ym1Wc5dmUYc.html Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on RU-vid. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa:, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QqdvFPBGN0c.html and to see her in full opera mode, watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UeTyAZtV5wI.html As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered RU-vid in these years. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself singing Ghost Love Score at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish:. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QW_3F186_5Q.html Also her Fan Friday videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left on her channel. Also videos of her solotour she did with songs of her impressive career. Her latest endeavour is her stunning solo album ‘My Paragon.Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band Sabaton), daughter Freja (turned 6 years last march), and another on its way, a horse and pony, a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.
The juxtaposition of her insane range and presence and this bands hard hitting insane talent is incredible. Wacken 2013 starring Nightwish and co-starring the 80,000 is..wow!!
Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA! Thank you for not cross-talking over the performance... I really mean that...its impossible to watch reactions where the reactor talks thru the entire song. Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen is the composer. He's inspired by many things, and he's written a movie soundtrack/score...but Nightwish songs aren't really movie songs. They ARE story songs... next, from Wacken, Storytime... (grab correct limk from Gabriel's list!
Nightwish is one of the best live bands out there. It's just one of many great tracks. They have been making music for a very long time and only have good tracks 🙂
Great video, yall should do Storytime next. Floor joined the band only a short time before this performance due to Anett leaving mid tour. If you do more it has to be from Wakken 2013. Floor-gasm's everywhere lol keep on rocking and get your boy a straw lol
am 71 and have seen the best rock bands live in euroland and US. consider Nightwish top 3 all time. try a few more and let me know what you think. will be watching to see if you are naughty or nice. Keep on trucking
Of all the members of this band since 1996 when they were formed, only 5 members have left the band. None have died and are still healthy. The drummer, Jukka, stepped down 2 years after this concert because of severe insomnia but is still active in the management of the band. They are working on their 10th album. Floor is very pregnant with her second child. The bassist, Marko, retired from the band in 2021.
Hope you guys do more. Every song is different. Some much harder, and always a quality experience. Subbed in hopes you do. No one Died. Most of band is Finnish, Floor is Dutch, and a 5th member not seen here is from the U.K. The lineup has changed due to the Drummer having medical issues so he transitioned to management, and brought his mentor Kai from Wintersun to replace him. Marko the bassist left in 2020 to take a year out of the public eye for both mental health and his anger at the industry for stifling artists over profits. Doing his own thing when he wants now. Replaced by the bassist from Wintersun Jukka. Only 3 singers and Floor is the last there will ever be - she is perfect. They just finished world tour for last album and are currently working on the next album.
Nice reaction guys. Did the gentleman who had heard Tarja's (Tar-ya) version pick up on the different ending? Floor changed the ending, adding that epic belt at the end (after an extended note in her head voice) known as the "note". Glad you enjoyed Nightwish. Others will recommend more great Nightwish songs and our General will be along shortly with some background info and the best versions of each song. I would like to recommend another symphonic metal band that is even more epic. It's right their in their name, Epica. Dutch band (Floor is Dutch also. The rest of the band is Finnish except for sixth member Troy Donockley who you haven't met yet). Founded by Mark Jansen who was in Floor's first band After Forever until he left to form Epica. They are Nightwish's darker, heavier cousin. Fronted by the beautiful Simone Simmons. I recommend Unleashed from their 10th anniversary Retrospect concert, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rxd6sxLxdys.html, (with live orchestra and choir on stage) as a good first song or if you want to go really heavy then Essence of Silence live from Brussels, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6hX5rpEOgY.html.
Actually Floor added much more than this 1 (EPIC) note. She added the whole melody from 9:04 in the original recording, in total 14 notes and 25 seconds of singing, ending in the majestic belt...
@@willemtellerman4285 Agreed. Just trying to keep it simple and point out the most obvious and iconic change. All of her changes to this song really raise the level of awesomeness.
@rnowak85 Thank you! Can't wait to get into more reactions. Thank you for the info \m/ Epica-- got it-- thank you for the suggestion. Sounds like it's right up our alley-- BA!
Floors outfit is most time on top. See Buenas Aires 2018. or every other Video. I have Listen to their songs more than 1000 times never boring. For me the best group (beside Queen and Pink Floyed) - but just personal taste. And she is one of the very best vocalist of our time due to hundreds reasons - IMO.
Hey guys,just start from the1st song of this 2013 Wacken concert,the opening is stellar,this whole concert is. The background/history of this band and singers is important to know for some songs,because it has a lot of meaning lyric wise. They have very poetic lyrics so it is sometimes hard to understand,but if you have questions the fanbase/army is alway's willing to help you. Greetings from Spain.😉🤘 Oh,and if you want to learn more about singing;head,chest,mix voice,falsetto,growling,opera,you are on the right adres,Floor does it all,and she,or people here can explain the differences,because,you guys said some wrong things about that,but,hey,we are here to help you,if you want it. cheers.👍
the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. special greetings to the General of the Army > Gabriel Bardac < (in your comments) and of course the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family The Bande Vocals : Floor Jansen Bass,Vocals : Marco Hietala Guitar : Emppu Vuorinen Keyboards,Songwriting. : Tuomas Holopainen Uilleann Pipes : Troy Donockley Drums :1-Jukka Nevalainen until 2013 /and then 2-Kai Hahto.
Nightwish army middle Germany reporting… great choice ‼️ Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. Hope you will do a lot more reaction vids. Take the list of commander Gabriel and you have the best quality videos… 👍🏆‼️
Welcome to nightwish! Will follow you down the rabbit hole if you choose that journey. You haven’t heard anything yet! Floor is still with the band. She is incredible. Always choose live concerts as I feel you get the best from them.
What Tuomas didn't realize was that he wrote his music specifically for Floor, and it took freak luck for them to hook up and reveal it. Floor Jansen brings his music to life.
Movie sound tracks are a big influence on the Composer/poet lyricist Tuomas on keyboards. Staging, production sound and video recording at this Nightwish show at the Wacken festival were all managed by the Nightwish team, aka Crewish.
That was the 13th song of a 15 song set , hence the small breaks , stamina is amazing the band is that tight its unreal , shout out to the drummer , cant see this song without throwing my arms about LOL
Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Next songs to react to: Storytime, Ever Dream, Romanticide, Ghost River, Song of Myself NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pvkYwOJZONU.html Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YwGSAFarHRg.html NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zz_7OCCQlXs.html Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-05eitd-EA6I.html Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lQu5QjidHWg.html Setlist of this concert: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back, 8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day Audience in this concert was 82k+
Nigthwish Army Soldier here. Welcome to the best Symphonic Metal band Ever. Please follow our General...Gabriel Bardac List to better understand the band.
Welcome to the Nightwish army (Dutch division)! Wishing you a great journey down the rabbit hole from Nightwish! When you're ready for it see...yours is an empty hope and the poet and the pendulum (but first read the background information and see the Wembley version).
Hi guys. Nightwish Army Phoenix new subscriber here for you. Terrific reaction by all of you. I highly recommend that you read all of Gabriel Bardac's comment and follow the link he provides at the end. That will take you to his community page where, in his first couple of posts, he provides links to many more fantastic Nightwish live performances. Thank you for this and hope to see you back reacting to more Nightwish live performances soon.
Heyyyy, fellow Phoenix Army!!! Thank you for the comment Glad you enjoyed the reaction and can't wait tot bring you more of them! 🤘Will check out Gabriel's list!
You four could start a band. Yes this is the Flying Dutchwoman as Marko the Bassist stated it. Emppu is very alive. Inspiration early comes from Metalica and Pink Floyed but alsoo Disney and Games like Skyrim and The Witcher 3.
If you want another one, just pick any song from Wacken 2013 for starters. Doesn't matter which, every single one is a banger in its own way. Floor Jansen is exactly what Nightwish needed, with her they have reached new heights and they are recording their 10th album right now.
Marko left over two and a half years ago. But yes, perhaps they are thinking of that. Or there could be some kind of mix-up with Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom who died in December of 2020.
Wacken 13 GLS introduced me to Nightwish. Must have seen this 100sof times and enjoy every time. If you like Nightwish and GLS sound out a cover by Andra Ariadne, that’s brilliant, almost as good as Tarja andFloor combined.
Nightwish Army reporting from Germany here 🤘 Hi guys, liked your reaction a lot. But Empuu (the guitarist) is - thank god - alive and excellent as ever. Marco (the bass player) sadly left the band because of personal problems (the new bass player is Jukka from Wintersun) . Beside the changes of the lead vocalist over the years, there was alao a change of drummer. Jukka (another Jukka 😊) had to stop playing because of health issues and Kai is the drummer since then (also former Wintersun) . Floor - our beloved Valkyrie Godess- is the lead singer since 2012. They just endet their last world tour a mounth ago and will do a break in playing live for a while (Floor will have her second child soon and the guys need a break after all the touring) but they are producing their next album at the moment. Please react to more Nightwish! Gabriels list will help 😊
Im brazilian and I could see them in Buenos Aires. it was a cauldron boiling as the pressure of the music swept us away, Floor was like a warrior goddess on the prow of a vessel floating on a sea of hands. I cried many times
The best parts are variety in songs and styles and no autotune bullshit. Their live is better than studio work. I suggest Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean from Buenos Aires concert, that'll paint a clear picture of the band.
Oh my! ..."couldn't tell the difference"... with Floor... Floor has everything. There is no singer like her. I am quite sure you will discover that soon..very soon. Vancouver, BC Canadian division Nightwish Army present. Trust Gabriel
some corrections: the original singer was Tar-e-a Turinen.....this is from Vah-ken metal festival......this singer is Floor Yahn-sen (the Valkyrie Goddess), who stands a tad under 6-2 in bare feet, and is wearing 4 to 5 inch heels here....audience was an intimate little gathering of 82,000......this entire show is on both DVD and RU-vid, under the title of "Showtime, Storytime".....there are 3 other concert recording with Floor, (who's Dutch, BTW) and one with Tarja, all on DVD and RU-vid.....hello from Nightwish Army, South Carolina
In 2007, they released the album Dark Passion Play with Anette Olzon on vocals. One of my favourite albums ever. So Floor Jansen wasn't a part of NW back then.
YES...Again 4 souls are taken by our Dutch Valkyrie Goddes of Metal, more Floor Jansen, watch the beste zangers 2019, she sings in different styles and different languages, she sings O Mio Babbino Caro and from the gamecube game Final Fantasy Chronicals, Sound of the Wind.. There is a video on RU-vid with all the endings of GLS and a video where she even sings the Yellow Pages in a radio-show... For Prog music, listen to Ayreon, Valley of the Queens and The Day The World Break Down are good ones to start with...
Welcome Gentlemen No two songs are the same. Only 3 singers Tarja was asked to leave, Anette became i'll during the US tour when she was pregnant and because she kept getting sick during pregnancy and since they temporary replaced her with Floor they realized they prefered Floor and let Anette go. The differences between the singers Tarja sing more Opera/Classical, Anette sings more Pop vocals and Floor can just sing any Genre she puts her mind to. Floor is classicaly trained and has trained in theatre and trained at a school of Rock. Floor can also growl. Do check out After forever Dream Flight then Revamp Disdain to get a better background of Floor and why they Nightwish called her and asked her to help.
