1. Happy b-day, Tria! 2. Many have received a higher education in the sciences (I am a physicist, for example), but few have a universal integrative vision. Carl Sagan was certainly one of them. And it seems normal to me that Tuomas wrote a song dedicated to him, because he too has a vision of the universe, visible in everything he composed, ever since "Stargazers". It's a pity that "Sagan", a beautiful song full of optimistic energy, is not better known.
Two tips Eric. Ad astra from Hellfest or Deichbrand. After the words from Carl Sagan, you hear the longest high Note from Floor. Or Shoemaker, for Eugene Shoemaker. At the end again, a very long high note from Floor. Greetings from nothern Germany, and have good, healthy time🤘🤗😊
Haha, you chosed the "Comunidade Nightwish" - video which is the best. Containing some great footage from the making of the "EFMB" album, and the rare glimpse of Floor wearing glasses. The song is a little hidden gem sporting in the backside of "Elan" -single. Never played live and no enteriring to the final album. But still l like it a lot. ⛄👍
Hi Eric Ah, you have formally recognised something I have said for a long time: people put Nightwish in the category of symphonic metal; they do all sorts of other things and I have frequently said they are in the genre called "Nightwish ". There is also, of course, Shoemaker about a scientist and I would say it's the greater song. But on the subject of Carl Sagan, I would say watch the Hellfest performance of Ad Astra - a full spoken quote from Sagan and then a vocal performance from Floor that knocks me off my seat if I don't literally hold on to the arms.
Sagan is such an underrated track! Wish I had that cd, it's not released officially online that I can find. Only on "unofficial" channels, so thankful for that. Found Nightwish again after the release of EFMB album.
Hey man.great reaction. love to see you react to the documentary itself. We see flashes here but the whole hog is pretty interesting. And you can really soak in the amazing atmosphere of this unique band vibing together. Tuomas, as you say, loves to gaze at the universe wondering and taking in with awe the mystery and grandeur of it all. Shoemaker has that same feel. The life version of Deichbrand is still to me the best one for this song. Hearing and seeing her sing that high part at the end with her arms outstretched and lighted from behind is just awesome.
You should watch the various making of doc series. The winter cottage was from the first episode for the Album making of series when the Nightwish team met to plan the album. They had rented the cabin, and they did not have they key. Jukka saved the day. Summer camp scenes were after Tuomas had done the writing alone in another cottage cabin with the occational assist from Marko building demo tracks for the band to build upon. The summer camp was a boy scout camp a couple of the band members used to go to. It has very rustic accommodations and they did not have all the usual techs supporting them. They rented it for the band to develop the 1st album with Floor album sound while enjoying the outdoors.
I love following Tuomas' path. Wherever his muses take him, he always crafts interesting, music; sometimes incredibly complicated, sometimes simple and glorious. I agree that they all care about the process and work together to bring Tuomas' vision come to reality, and he is not opposed to changing things when band members have an idea. They take his base and all add to it to make these wonderful songs.
Thanx ERIC fot this reaction and your words to this song and the pictures...... And of course....here again in the public: HAPPY BIRTHADAY TRIA💋❤💋 Wish you all the best on your next trip around the sun ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Birthday Tria, thanks for the suggestion.🎉🥳🎈🎂🍰🎁🎊 Writing a song about a scientist, and having it be a hit on the music scene, no one but Nightwish could pull that off. Only a truly humble person could say they are not at all humble.😜
Happy Birthday Tria! 🎂 Yes , this was a bonus track on the Elan single release. Instrumental version was a bonus on the Endless Forms Most Beautiful single release. They wanted Sagan to be included on the Endless Forms Most Beautiful album, but this was the song left out in order to get the record under the 80 minute mark so it would fit on a CD.
Love the thought of the Complex World turned into Complex Music, then made relevant and more simple by the Talent of the Artists and the Flow of the Music. "Floor" the "Humble" and "Likable" with the Talents, Skills and Presence that is Intimidating to most of us. The Rest I Con-Cure,
That was mainly filmed at Nightwish's "Recording Camp" - sort of a remote cabin where they all stay until the album is recorded with interruptions that are almost non existent
Hi from Brooklyn.NY;I think you are right about songs about scienists except "Shoemaker" from "human :l: nature" album. The video is on you tube. thanks!
First things first... Happy Birthday Tria !!!!! Now, about this reaction: I freaking LOVE these kind of music videos. Watching this, I see my kind of people. And you are absolutley right Eric, you have to read a book to understand Nightwish (it is intellectual Metal after all 😉!). Nightwish is not just a band, it is a way of life 🤘😎🤘! NWSU/FloorFan.
Nope dude, "Shoemaker" is the greatest song ever recorded about a scientist, but"Sagan" isn't far behind. If you haven't heard "Shoemaker" yet, you're in for a treat. It's probably the most complex vocals that Tuomas has ever written, so much so that he thought it would never be performed live. They did. The album: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rjp_DfvJimg.html and live ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y1FyRZ5u9fQ.html
Happy Birthday Tria and thank you for this request! About time this tribute gets its well deserved space in the spotlight. Good memories about Carl Sagan and his Cosmos series. I was glued to his lips.
Hello sir, this quite unknown song to many people here is yet so beautiful 😊I know Carl Sagan, I have watched his videos many many times. Every time I listen to this Nightwish song I put lyrics on screen (I understand and speak English very well, I have used Eng. since I graduated and been at work since '93) because I want to see every word and letter what Tuomas, our metal Mozart, our Finnish national treasure, has written 😊🤘
This is surely the greatest NIGHTWISH song I do not physically own, due to it being relegated to a "B side" - although I adore it! It sounds to me as the "brother" to "Elan", although they do develop differently. But the wonderful, somewhat laid-back drive they have win me over despite what some would call a lack of "heaviness". Thanks for reviving this song for me! P. S.: "Shoemaker" is still their most wondrous song about a scientist (or rather TO the scientist). ;)
Nightwish is the tip of the sword in the world of rock, whatever the subgenre, I mean it is the best rock band in these times. So a tribute to one of the scientists who have changed the world like Carl Sagan is more than deserved and moves feelings of hope. But Nightwish has another gem that you should know and it is the band's tribute to Eugene Shoemaker, another outstanding scientist, who has a story from another world. The song Shoemaker is one of the band's almost obligatory pieces. The level of Floor is surprising. Beautiful tribute.
Hi Eric, as always a great reaction! As you like those behind the scenes clips I have a question for you: Is it an idea to live stream a couple of documentaries of NW on Saturdays? I think a lot of would like that very much. Most of the clips in this song are from "Making of a New Album" (the 8th, Endless Forms Most Beautiful) but also from "Please learn the setlist in 48 hrs". YT-er Nimwey did a marvellous job of putting together the 21 episodes Making of the Album, 2 hrs 19 min. And Please learn the setlist is about that long as well. It would be fun to watch it together! P.S.: Jukka wasn't late with the key. Somebody had forgotten to bring the key so Jukka had to fetch another on haha. Have a nice weekend!
it is a really nice tribute to Carl Sagan and his family what what he meant to so many people what Tuomas and company did here once this song gets going it has a good strong drive she is a confidence builder
BTW NW army, does anyone know who was against them for not doing tours for awhile? I saw Floor talk to her solo concert audience and she would of wanted to continue doing tours
I'd love to watch this band's behind the scenes documentaries with you - I haven't seen them yet, have been saving them. So let us know if you're about to watch them, would love to join you for the ride!
Ha ha, possibly the best song about a scientist...until _Shoemaker,_ which made it onto the next album. Yeah, Tuomas is about the only composer to tackle a lot of his subject matter, and to use words like tiktaalik and phrases like "sedulous mice", both of which I had to look up! Music and education in one. And belated happy birthday Tria!
As always, great reaction and analysis. LOL I have to say, you may have outdone the great Carl Sagan, who for all his genius never did explain why Grandma's mashed potatoes were better.
I'm always searching for science songs like this, which are actual songs but about science. Nightwish is quite good for that but other bands work to like epica with the quantum enigma or helion prime which has a whole album about scientists :) Does anyone know more science music?
One point about Nightwish, amateur musicians must join them. Musicians who look for fame and unlimited creativity are not needed. Only seasoned professional musicians that can work within their instruments can. The problem with Tarja and Marko was the 2 wants unlimited expression of their creativity which wont work because Nightwish was, is and always will be one of Tuomas' projects. Tarja wanted fame for herself to be upfront and center. She needed her space and went solo. She couldn't change Nightwish coz it was never her to begin with and Tuomas owns Nightwish. Marko did went solo, but immediately realized how frustrating it was working solo. He didn't appreciate the complexity involved, which was why Tuomas built Nightwish Inc. Annette was nothing but business decision. What do you do with an employee who thought she had the power to make decisions for a company ahe worked for?
I've always loved your reaction,but I found your nation is nuts sorry still love your channel, there's always a photograph of any conflicts,I suggest Nightwish The Eyes of Sharbat Gula 🎶
