Nightwish Interview - (Tuomas Holopainen And Floor Jansen) - The Future Of Nightwish | Metal Hammer 

I cant imagine Nightwish without Floor. She is an angel with electrifying voice and stage performance. Never seen such a talented singer. Always Jaw drop and goose bumps.

Pffft like they actually had to think twice about whether or not Floor would be permanent. They hit a goldmine with her.

You can tell Floor loves to sing "Ghost Love Score" when she sings it. She SLAYS the song, and now it's become her trademark live. I hope third time's the charm for Nightwish's quest for the right vocalist, and Floor stays onboard.

Interviewer: how long will Floor stay with the band? Toumas: just till the end of the current festival tour Floor: hold my beer ... 8years later still the best thing that's happened for both her and the band

She is amanzingly beautiful. And her voice, my GAD! Her voice is perfect.

Gets Tuomas and new vocalist in for interview. First question. “What happened with Annette.” I’d say that’s pretty disrespectful.

It is quite clear that Toumas Holopainen is a very very intelligent person. It's so clear by his composure on subject he does not want to talk about. Calm and collected and of course tired from all touring. But you can see in his eyes, his intellect shines through.

Tuomas looks like a jolly jack sparrow santa claus :3

I saw the Waken show On youtube, I didn't know Floor Jansen at all and I believe that she is by FAR the best singer nightwish ever got. It's all a matter of taste but still, Her presence, voice and character works really well with the whole vibe of the band.

Floor is beatiful....

THAT...is how you handle a 'sensitive, awkward question...about a former member...with the 'replacement...sitting right there. Well Done Tuomas. Very Well Done. Decorum, Respect, Restraint, 'Privacy'...and not getting sucked into anything 'explainatory or defamatory. just..."It's a private matter and that is all we really want to say; looking to the future! ...Man, that was fucking Awesome. Pure Class. Zero 'Dirt'...for anyone wanting to feed off that. Bravo! Two very Classy People sitting right there...

Hard to believe she joined them almost 8 years ago! Time truly flies.

And the rest is history! Floor is it and making serious waves!

Floor has an Amazing voice

Tuomas is quite the interesting fellow. I can never tell what he's thinking during these interviews. I feel like we only ever see his true emotions and thoughts in his music/lyrics. A lot of people like to paint him as an petty evil dictator who enjoys manipulating the band members, but I have a hard time believing that. But at the same time I can see how he can come off as strange or intimidating. Then again we don't know how he acts off camera behind the scenes with the rest of the band. I just honestly can't read his facial expressions or behavior haha. Anyway I'm just rambling. Hopefully Floor stays with Nightwish for a good many years :) Here's to a new era \m/

It's great to hear Floors favourite song is GLS :D

Floor in my opinion is in this very moment the best female metal voice,she saved imaginaerum tour for us with those amazing performances,she deserves an album with nightwish,will be the most expecting album of the genre.

I think Floor will stay with Nightwish for a long time. From everything I've read, and everything I've heard, she's the singer they wanted from the beginning.

So funny that they said they didn't know if Floor continues in Nightwish. *But* later in the years floor reveals that they asked her and Troy to become members permanently and wanted to reveal this bit of information around Christmas time (but the documentary forced them a little bit). Love to the band. Respect

My favorite song it's Ghost Love Score too! And it became my favorite after watching Floor's interpretation live on Wacken/Buenos Aires. But Tarja's version in studio is really good too, a diferent emotion

Floor Jansen is the best thing that ever happened to Nightwish.

05:29 "I would definitely be Love..." (Tuomas turns his head to see what the heck is she about to say) Floor realizes her mistake and continue saying: Ghost Love Score. Well Done Floor, you saved it on time.

I was a massive Nightwish fan when I was 10-14. Now Im 16 & after hearing Floor singing both Tarja & Anettes songs, I thing Im turning into a fan again ;) FLOOR JANSEN FTW!

I love her.....and her voice...

There is no denying Tuomas is a musical genius. But you cannot tune a human being (much), so you have to work with the human voice you can find. Floor seems both grateful for the opportunity and rightfully proud of her abilities. I hope they choose to get along and see the beauty of the band and the girl, and not see either as eclipsing the other. Music is both the imagining of the emotion (Tuomas) and the channeling of that emotion (the band...and Floor).

Interesting to read some comments about Tuomas,and his emotions/expressions. One short answer made me smile and laugh abit though. "Its just cause hes Finnish". I have actually talked with numberous Finnish people,who agreed upon the same thing. They thought of theyr own kind (Finnish people) as somewhat cold on the outside,might come off as cold people in public. But if you take the time to get to know them,they blossom with emotions and expressions. As a Nordic brother of Tuomas and Finnish people,i can truly relate. Many has stated that it can be of the clima/weather we have in most parts of the Nordic countries. A long,hard winter,a extremely short spring,a short summer,then abit longer fall,before the much longer winter again. Some actually never experiences true summer,as it goes from straight over from signs of spring,to fall again. It all depends on where you live,within each Nordic country. Also,i have learned to know Tuomas through media,as a rather uncomfortable person in the spotlights. He prefers smaller clubs,venues to play in,above huge stadiums/arenas they sell out. Most in the band might feel the same. And he comes off very humble,doesnt like to talk about himself too much. But rather focus on the other members if asked,or focus on Nightwish as a whole,rather then individuals.

Floored by Floor!💕

I love you Floor for loving Ghost Love Score and giving it life again! THANK YOU

I read an interesting article about how Tarja's departure introduced a growth in Tuomas' writing that was held back by her very specific style of vocals. Anette's style helped him become the song-writer that he is today, and it seems like Floor will help continue that tradition. Hopefully she lasts longer than 2 albums.

i liked the chemistry floor had with the band in the concerts and i enjoyed listening to her and i hope she does stay with nightwish

I am so glad that Floor stayed with the band. Floor and the band go good together.

All i know is that this current line up is magic! Brilliant song writing and production as well as knock out performances by each one instrumentally as well as vocally ( Floor, Marco and Troy)!!

3:42 his look to the interviewer is priceless

YYYEEEEEESSSSS booked the rehearsal room for the next album!!!

She is so sweet. I took a video of them at their last show and she looked straight at the camera several times! She clearly cares about Nightwish... Tuomas should let her stay without any second thoughts!

On paper, and judging from recent tour performances, Floor and Nightwish are THE perfect match. Nightwish needs a strong vocalist with a good range, epic intensity and stage presence - which Floor has - and Floor needs a brilliant composer and popular band to front (she loves performing to big audiences) - which Nightwish has. The only thing that remains to be seen is whether Floor and the NW boys get on well and find they have a spark/personal chemistry together! Fingers crossed.

Absolutely. She's just the way to go.

She wasn't ridiculed because she wasn't Tarja. She was ridiculed because they didn't like her voice. Her voice didn't suit what made the most famous Finnish band so popular. So all of you fans out there, please stop saying all she can do is sing like Tarja and Anette. I've most likely listened to this woman way longer than most of you, and there is more to her than what you saw in the Nightwish performances. Be grateful you have someone with so much talent and dedication in this band.

Tuomas I love him....he is such a great guy...I saw him live and oh my well he is everything I've always thought he is amazing...

I love how Floor pretty much describes why "Ghost Love Score" is such a great song. I mean, heck, it's so great that an entire Internet meme has been constructed around it!

Good for you Tuomas. Style brother! Looking forward not back.

I love Tuomas, he is so honest, and keep things about himself, and do not open cases until necessary, so there will be no misunderstandings about it. great.

Holy fuck if Nightwish don't keep her, i am rioting, she is awesome !!! CMON !!! I hope this interview is just old thing and i out of date lol. I mean, i was not an anette hater, she was cool, i saw nightiwish live with her, she was super sweet girl, and she is a good singer, i just think Floor sing old nightwish better and fit the band more.

She can sing normally AND operatically. That's a gift not found in many people

Floor can sing much much better than anette..she's perfect n she's so Rock!!!

I'm glad to see someone actually mention Sammi for once! I always really enjoyed his bass style and it's something I miss, though I enjoy Marco's style too. It's a shame he gets so overshadowed, but I guess inevitable when the next bassist has such a presence as Marco does.

Floor is awesome! I'm excited to hear them together!

god, loved every moment of this!

Oh, how exciting!

So nice to listen to this interview, and be aware how Wacken 2013 became that awesome gig, with all those close to perfect songs in the set and the exchange of energy with the audience.

Tuomas speaking English very well. Seems like quite the likeable character. Nightwish is epic.

i am really looking forward to their new album i am so curious what else he would like to experience

I'm so glad that they carried on, if they hadn't I wouldn't have got to see them in Portland.

This interview happened about 9 months before the magical Wacken 2013 show. And Floor was already signed as permanent member of the band before that show even though it was announced only later for marketing reasons.

Tuomas already knew she's THE ONE.

Objectively speaking, calling Floor "nothing new" compared to Tarja and Anette is just blatantly false.

Have you heard Floor's studio work though? Especially with ReVamp she does the belting justice and brings quite a lot of power and edge to her vocals.

what a pretty woman

OMG really, well I learn something new everyday!

floor jansen and johnny depp! ;)

ahah!! Yes, I thought exactly the same!! He's violet!! But well...great interview...Tuomas is always so carismatic and Floor stunning!!

I LOVE you Tuomas!!! ♥

'We are not traumatised by the experience' xD That was funny Tuomas XD

Can't wait till 2014 for the new album! I have practically everything nightwish related, anyone at my school who knows nightwish was mainly because of me, I got into being a musician and playing the keyboard because of them :)

I thought that "Once" sounded so dramatic... I thought it could be made into a rock musical or something so when I heard about Imaginaerum I was so excited!! I can't wait for its release later this month... I kept watching out to see if it would be released in theatres here in Ireland.

Tuomas, that question about Floor joining permanently is not "a tricky one", it's actually quite easy. Proper answers (pick any): "Yes","Definitely","Most certainly","100 % sure","Certainly","Oh yeaaaaaah !" :-)

Just saw the movie and it was AWESOME! :)

Oh, so now the split is a private matter? Nice to see open letters went out of style. The interviewer is really good! So nice, informed (a lot of times you see people that are doing interviews and don't really know much about the artist) and the questions are interesting. Not to mention his accent, hehe. :)

Oh, God, they're only starting to rehearse for the new album in 2014! I can't wait that long!

Tuomas's English is extremely good. I'm a natural born English speaker, and I think that he's a better speaker than me. Floor is a really good English speaker as well. I hope this band keeps going.

i want to hear the story of when she proposed changing the ending, and what was the reaction the first time they heard her Floorgasm note. i want a bottle of Imaginaerum wine!

ahh Floor on the other hand seems like such a lovely person

I agree and greatly appreciate your opinion on this matter :)

I was thinking the same thing.

Floor is amazing.... I love every note she sings..... Tuomas KEEP HER!

I live in Manchester :) I went to the Gig ;)

Awesome interviewer, thanks for this.

Tuomas would make an amazing Santa Claus.

yeh that last moment of the song between 9:10 and 10:30 was amazing the whole song was great but THAT moment was just EPIC

LOOOOOVE!!!

I was there... BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE!!!!!!

WTF!!! Why I didn't find this channel in the past years??? Sure my mistake, but no I found! Thank you guys! Do, what you do already, I'm fully interrested!

Yea she left Monday October 1st and Floor replaced Annette that same day to continue the American concerts. I actually did not know anything about Floor and when I found out about Annette leaving that day, I was not sure about going to the concert anymore because I would have loved to hear Annette sing live to the songs from the new album because I felt it was better than the last. When I had gone to the concert that Saturday, Floor just did an amazing job and I was not disappointed at all!

the interview was great, and i like Floor's accent

I relate to Tuomas my band had 3 people leave in less than a years time we replaced them and we are still going

a lot of people still grieve over Tarja, but Nightwish wasn't just Tarja alone. Anette was ok but a band like this requires a stronger voice, and Floor is absolutely amazing! AND most importantly she suits their music, she can carry the songs both old and new and she simply fits in, she has a powerful appearance too. Now again they sound their best live, Floor may be the best thing that happened to them!

Can't wait to see who will be their new singer

I can't wait for a new album with Floor... \m/ she is the best metal singer, and I really want to hear her solo stuffs, I mean with revamp

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU. People are nuts.

He told the date of their new album (approximately) and the name. Listen: 6:57

I think most people who are thinking objectively can see that Floor is an exceptionally talented vocalist and Nightwish could only benefit from having her as a permanent member. However, from what I can tell, Floor is still heavily involved in her own band. She is talented enough that she has lots of options. It seems odd to think of it this way, but joining Nightwish might not actually be a step up for her.

As usual he didn't speak much, but he said to me that nobody was going to be able to stop his love for Tarja. After this unhappy meeting, everything changed. The guy that until then said in interviews that, without Tarja, that would be the end of Nightwish, changed his message into: Nightwish is my band, my music, my lyrics, the scenery of my soul. Is up to you to check all interviews from the band before and after end of 2004 until today.

Live DVD with Floor Jansen please Tuomas!

"Rock on?" "Thank you." Oh, Tuomas.

He took the high road. I think he learned from the last separation. Good for him. No need to make it a public soap opera. Sometimes thing just don't work out. Fans don't need to know everything.

Cool interview. Bit scary, when asked went on with previous singer.

I developed a new respect for Tuomas after this interview. The way he refuses to dish any dirt on the parting of ways between Nightwish and Annette. I think it shows a great deal of ethics and respect to not rehash the situation for everyone who ask. All too often band trash former members and Tuomas simply refuses to sink to that level. As a side note, the hat is truly classic. Regardless of what the next incarnation of the band brings, I will still be a fan.

Tell that to the people that went to the concert in Buenos Aires last year and heard her sing Ghost Love Score.

If you have yet to see the Imaginaerum movie. You will want to see it. It brings the album to life even though the score in the movie is not the album songs. A well done movie from a great band. If you have the ability, see the movie. It is incredible.

I´m pretty sure that it´ll be hard for her to leave behind all the affection and gratitude the fans of nightwish are giving to her. Like she said, her first show with nightwish was magical. Its my opinion.