First viewing and listening of The Poet and The Pendulum Live at Wembley (Lyrics) Music Used: • The Poet And The Pendu... Follow me on Instagram: / musicteacherreacts #Nightwish #Metal #Poet
Exactly this. Pausing is not only O.K. but rather appreciated instead of talking over the performance. But, always back-track at least five seconds to keep the continuity.
You’re the only person I’ve seen that caught the “3 minutes” part of the spoken word, and yes, from that moment until the blade falls/the keyboardist dies, it’s 3 minutes. Amazing!
Search for beauty, find your shore. Try to save them all, bleed no more... That's Tuomas who sings that with her. I always get chills from the raw FEELINGS in those simple words...
I don't know why. But the moment of Tuomas singing along... "Try to save them all". Always breaks my heart. It's my favorite moment of this performance. Thank you so much for reacting & breaking it down for us. 🤘💜🤘
That is indeed a heartbreaking moment. For some reason the swaying pendulums in the background always gives me chills as well, no matter how many times I watch the video.
That whole segment (Mother/Father) gets me every time because as a parent myself I can only imagine the pain in his mom seeing him so sad about the thing he loves so much -his music. This really is a masterpiece of composition and performance. Great reaction. Hope you’ll keep delving into Nightwish as they are truly an amazing band
Yes, that part hits me in the feels too. The other is when Marco and Emppu gather around Tuomas after that to show him love and support. They were there when Tuomas went through all that heartache.
@@BudhagRizzo I think these are the two most understated moments of this performance. Both are really impactful-- Tuomas' face while he's singing along and how they went over to support. I've seen a lot of reacts that sort of miss the mark when they see Emppu going over there earlier and smiling and such. I mean I don't blame them because you can't expect everyone to know the backstory behind this.
The thing is, The Islander - as a song in itself - isn't that big of a deal compared to some other Nightwish songs. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great but it's never really been at the top for me. That performance at Tampere, though... Gosh. They made an OK or good song into a true masterpiece, with just the arrangement, just the way they played that same song. Absolutely ubelievable. Marco is leading on the vocals with the whole band backing him up, just... amazing.
That is a signature Floor move that we call the windmill. Floor is Dutch. This is a deep song for Tuomas the songwriter. You nailed it 3 minutes until the end of Tuomas. This song is dealing with the firing of the 1st Nightwish vocalist, Tarja. The fans loved her and Tuomas received lots of complaints from the fans which sent him into depression. He contemplated suicide when he though it might be the end of Nightwish and this led him to write this song about him manic depression and guilt for the firing. thank God he wrote this song about a musical suicide instead of the real thing.
I think it's clear by now that Nightwish is not just another band. The theatricality of their performances and the majesty of the compositions that Tuomas comes up with is on another level. I dare say, the history of music will remember this man, proudly, among the great composers.
I was in that audience, near the barrier (right in front of Tuomos). Still the best gig I've ever been to. They were beyond magnificent. They're always great live but that night was just something special.
You are hands down the best Nightwish reactor. You feel what we all felt the first time we heard these performances. It is like we are re-living the first time we heard this through you. Thanks
Tuomas (the keyboarder and songwriter) was in depression after the split from their first singer Tarja. He was in the position to either commit suicide in real real life or to write a song about it and die within that song. Luckily he choose the latter option. He is the poet, "killed" by the pendulum. And afterwards there is darkness, silence and just a fading heartbeat. It gives me a shiver every time. As this song is so emotional for him all the others have an eye on him. He even had his in ears turned off during the spoken passages.
@@TheMuserResolute Tuomas depression is easily explicable: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z2FwdgZqhyg.html , knowing that he knew Tarja since Highschool and obviously has had a little crush on her - unfortunately her manager (now husband) was unbearable for the whole band.
There is a counterpart to this song. While "Poet and the Pendulum" reveals Tuomas' feeling about the break-up with Tarja its foil "Master Passion Greed" reflects his feel towards her "manager" (former lover, now husband). Needless to say to expect a complete diss-track sung by Marco! Nightwish never played that song live and never will afaik, because the emotions have vanished over time. So people need to rely on the studio version...the one with lyrics to get the whole sharpness.
Oh man, I had the pleasure to attend that very show and it was the most amazing musical experience of my life. At about halfway into the Greatest Show it started raining gently, ever so slightly and it just fit the performance so well.
Man her voice pierces right through my soul, it’s very rare for me to listen to a live performance from them without tearing up a bit... her voice effects me in a way that no other voice does
Greetings from Finland & welcome to the international family of Nightwish fans. Just wait until more members of the Nightwish army troopers discover your channel. P.S. Their current female lead vocalist since 2012 (official member since 2013), Floor Jansen, joined her first metal band "After Forever" at age 16 as a backing vocalist, but soon became the lead vocalist. When After Forever disbanded, she formed her own metal band "ReVamp" before being asked to join Nightwish. She's also featured on many other bands'/artists' records simply because she's one of the most versatile & best vocalists there are in the world of popular music. P.S.S. To show Tuomas' attention to detail in composing songs, if you start a timer during this song when the young boy speaks the words "Now I only have three minutes..." and stop it when Tuomas makes a hand gesture of cutting his throat, the timer will show 3 minutes, give or take a few seconds depending on how you actually managed to start & stop the timer.
you just watch Tuomas (keyboard and songwriter of nightwish) musical suicide in this song, which helped him getting out of depression after having to kicking their first singer (Tarja) due to some reasons and the following backlash from fans. Therefore this song is not just another song from nightwish. But great reaction.
@@Yesterwynde Also, when Emppu (the guitar player) goes to speak with Toumas (the music composer) - that is not just friendly banter - he is actually checking if Toumas is ok as this song was very emotional for him. He said in one interview that he had a choice - write this song or commit suicide in real life. We were so damn lucky!!!!!
@@IceTeaF00t I don't know when they announce it but Tuomasdid say that they will not play this song again live because it drains him emotionally too much For the last tours the sound guys were asked to cut the vocal feed on Tuomas' ears for this very reason I'm sorry for butchering your beautiful language
the movements of the band members … the stillness of the blue … the sirens calling Tuomas home … the audience amazed at what they have just experienced …
I've seen many different reactions to Nightwish, but there have been few that went beyond the "aaah" and "oooh." Your reactions are deep, technical, emotional and very very informative. It's fun to see your reaction to certain tones, sounds and melodies. thanks for that
Thank you! I see a lot of reaction videos and you're the first I've seen by a music teacher and not strictly a vocal coach. You understand (as I do, being a musician for 30 years and also a music teacher) what goes into composing something like this. Tuomas is an awe-inspiring writer. I've been following this band since 1998 and I absolutely love them. I very much appreciate your reviews of them and also your reaction. I'm happy I've found this channel to check out. I'll be off to watch your reaction to The Greatest Show On Earth, which I'm certain you've thoroughly enjoyed, it being about the universe and the origin of life on this planet. Rock on, sir.
Thank you soo much!! I really appreciate your opinions as a musician :) I absolutely loved The Greatest Show on Earth! Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment :)
Sweet reaction, brother. Floor's windmill is just one of many forms of headbanging that Metalheads do. Females mostly do the windmill, but I've seen some men do it, too.💜
Your commentary before, during and after the video is your added value to the video. If someone wants to watch the music video without interruption, they can watch the original you know :-) You've got a good balance and a sense of when it's a good moment to pause. With this reaction, I did find the volume of the video to be rather low compared to that of your voice. Looking forward to you reviewing The Greatest Show on Earth which Tuomas considers his "Song by which he wants to be remembered".
Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm trying to get the right balance :) When I review The Greatest Show on Earth i'm hoping to get that balance much better! Thanks so much for watching :)
Gábor Schermann thank you. Yes I’ve actually learnt this from experience (comments asking me to do it). Defs always taking into account all feedback :)
This song is so fantastic! I am glad you saw it. Your face is everything! You are better than I in keeping it together though. Even after all these years, Floor singing certain songs still make me weep. She is such an amazing and talented singer. 🌻
I absolutely loved this song , such an amazing composition!! I definitely couldn't keep it together for the end of Ghost Love Score, so this was a very different experience for me! Floor's voice is amazing
Exactly! I am sure many people will tell you about the background story of about how this song came to be. It puts it into context and is quite important, because this song is one of the saddest they have in tone. I would highly recommend checking on that, as I am sure many comments will tell you too, and they will do that in a much more adequate way than I could 😊
The lyrics in themselves are deep and rather dark, but just te pure emotion in Floors voice in this song makes me weep each and every time I listen to it... The pain in the last notes, goes straight to the heart...
One of the best Poet and the Pendulum reactions I've seen. Most of the time, people encourage reactors to research the backstory behind this song before listening, and in a lot of cases, that does add a lot to the reaction, but sometimes, and this is definitely one of those cases, often when it's a reactor who has a lot to offer when it comes to feedback about the music, it is better to come at it fresh so that you can just focus on what an incredible piece of music this is, what an amazing composition, rather than spending all your energy focused on appreciating how Tuomas just ripped his ribcage open and gave you a good look at his heart and soul. Don't worry about pausing, pause as much as you want (You do push it back most of the time, which is good). There are 2 main kinds of reactors. People who enjoy music and we like to watch them experience a piece of music we love for the first time along with them... those kinds of reactors, it's best if they don't pause too much. People like you, who really know what you're talking about and can offer real, valuable, interesting feedback and analysis about what is going on, you guys should pause as much as you want. On this kind of reaction, yes, we want to see you experience the music with us, and your facial expressions are priceless when your doors are being blown off, but your insight is terrific and best given in the moment, not talking over the music. Thanks for this one, I really enjoyed it.
Mate, we need Nightwish to become known throughout Australia, and replace all the American Idol clones that the stations repetitively push upon us. Floor is my dear Mum and Dads favourite singer and they're in their 80's.
I never get tired of witnessing other people listening to my favorite artists for the first time and recognizing the awesome talent and artistry that goes to creating such symphonies. (I guess that is why reaction videos are so popular, we all like to be validated on our interests) Especially cool is hearing someone with actual musical training analyze things that I never even noticed, thank you for that, you truly open new dimensions in these songs for me. Carry on and greetings from Finland! PS. I would recommend reviewing "The greatest show on Earth (Tampere live)", it is an epic, all encompassing piece of metal opera with awesome variation.
Basically, be ready to react to all Nightwish songs. The Poet and the Pendulum is definitely my favorite song ever. Now, I would strongly recommend Dead Boy's Poem which is amazingly beautiful (and sad) as well
Brilliant reaction as always, love your explanation of the whole song and the music not just Floor. You did spoil it slightly but stopping halfway through the last section. If you had heard the full part you would have been in floods of tears just like me and many others. Keep your reactions coming
You are a maestro of emotion and comprehension, open-faced in delight...your mien mirroring my own reactions right to the end of the song. You are literate, and happily lucid; a pleasure to watch.
You are a true mad lad, jumping straight into The Poet and the Pendulum. Loved the reaction and I can see that everyone in the comments is on the same page. Better buckle up for The Greatest Show on Earth. It's quite the ride.
Maybe the best reaction of this epic experience I've watched from the dozens before. Love your surprise and emotion, but really enjoyed your structural and technical analysis. I also loved your expressed appreciation for the composition and the members of the band, each a top notch pro. You already know the back story of Tuomas and I feel his pure genius shines through in the way he mixed very dark feelings with absolute beauty in his music and lyrics. Must have been quite an emotional ride for him. Stay safe.
tuomas, the guy on the keyboards, is the composer. this album and this song in particular is what he credits to saving his mental health. this is him pouring out his heart and soul and it's spectacular.
You're clearly passionate about music and I love the way you make out all the little compositional details - kudos to you! Your students are in good hands! :)
I actually much prefer it when reactors, especially when they're teachers/professionals, pause to share their thoughts. If I were just wanting to watch the video again, I'd watch it again, not a reaction vid!
Thank you for listening to 'Nightwish', and for giving your opinion on the band and the singers. It's great to see another Australian and one who is a musical and vocal teacher - most vocal coaches who do reaction videos to bands and singers like 'Nightwish' are American or from Europe, not Australia, so your channel and analysis is a refreshing change!
Thank you soo much for watching :) I'm not a vocal teacher like the others (So i don't have as big as an understanding of the technicalities behind vocals), but i really love analysing the compositions! Thanks again :)
Came as soon as I saw the new nightwish reaction was up. I thought it was a bit early for you to react to this song, as other reactors had attempted it early on their nightwish journey and without enough music knowledge or history of the band knowledge, they fail to completely appreciate or understand it. But you did it justice Won't ever doubt you again, and definitely subscribing LOL If you want more songs with Marko on the vocals you can go for Islander or the Pink Floyd cover High Hopes. Or for the combination of both voices Romanticide from Wacken or Devil and the deep dark ocean from Buenos Aires are both amazing I cried horribly most of the song.
Ive seen so many reactions to Nightwish but most of them just were stunned by the Voice. You understand the whole thing... the parts... the way its written... To be honest your talking brought me to tears cause it was so on point!! Best reaction ever!!! Pls my friend try Dead Boy's Poem from Decades Live in Buenos Aires
Excellent reaction! I can tell you really appreciate, love and understand not only the technical side of music, but the artist and emotional sides as well.
It was great taking the Nightwish ride with you. What a band. Holopainen is the 21st century Jean Sibelius, or what Jean would be composing had he been around now. Sibelius, Tuomas, you been working on anything? Sure, J.S., there's this one. Sibelius, saying damned sweet, kid.
I think a great song for you to tackle next would be Everdream at Wacken. It's got insane belty Floor and it does a good job of showing off Marco's voice
I really enjoy your reactions, as they are more than just a "nice". And they are emotional at the same time. By the ay: We all still get Flooogasms :-) Here are some suggestions for your Nightwish journey: -> "Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean" (Buenos Aires) will give you a metal and power blast: Maximum speed and Marco (the singing bass player) becomes Hannibal Lecter ;-) -> There are a couple of great songs from Wacken: "Storytime" and "Ever Dream" are catchy in a very positive way. "Song of Myself" starts catchy and ends with everyone headbanging. "Romanticide", "Last Ride of the Day" and "Ghostriver" are the heavier ones. -> "Yours an Empty Hope" from Wembley (have a good look!! at the growls. You'll be surprised.) -> „Dead Boys Poem“ from Buenos Aires (so amazing and emotional) -> „Weak Fantasy“ (Tampere): Kai the beastat the drums, Troy joins in, great duets with Floor and Marco, ... -> "The greatest Show on Earth" (Tampere) is epic as "The Poet and the Pendulu" -> Then the new stuff from thei current album with "Noise" (awesome Video), „Shoemaker“ (takes you to the stars), "Harvest (Lyric Video, you will not believe you listen to Nightwish), Tribal (very heavy and with an incredible "dance part") ...
I am so happy you appreciate Nightwish!! I’ve loved seeing your reactions! If you love Marko’s voice, check out The Islander Live in Tampere. It’s SO GOOD
List of recommendations: For Nightwish: Greatest Show on Earth Yours is an Empty Hope The Islander 7 Days to the wolves - Wembley live Other Bands: Judas Priest - Dreamer Deceiver Rainbow - Stargazer Unleash the Archers - Awakening Pantera - Cemetery Gates Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope Jinjer - Pisces Disturbed - The Sound of Silence Eluveitie - Deathwalker Draconian - Stellar Tombs Killswitch Engage - The Signal Fire Guys let's compile all recommendations under this comment. I will add any recommendation under this comment to the comment itself
@@xenonnati I added disturbed and Eluveitie. I chose Deathwalker since it's one of their newer songs and I really like it. If want me to add a different one just tell me which
The concert in Buenos Aires 2018, it has many nightwish songs, compiles from old albums.. Resung by fl0or Jansen and his results.. Perfecto. Here comes the true nightwish. Between vocal voices and music may go together..
I thoroughly enjoyed your explanations and comments, I loved your feel for this amazing work of art, your respect for it and these incredible artists. None of our words can convey the extraordinary emotional experience of their performance's. I am 69 years old and have been going to concerts for 57 years, I'm a great grandfather of four, This music has allowed me to feel things in ways that were always there just out of reach of my mind (or my heart). I am more then a fan I am grateful, Its nice to meet a fellow traveler.
There is always that visible breath of relief people release when 'Mother and Father' begins, it just washes over you like this cathartic wave, doesn't it? And the way Floor finishes the song like a mournful siren singing the protagonist (the metaphorical avatar of our Tuomas) to final sleep? Perfect.
Great reaction video! Thank you! This song is such a beautiful masterpiece that it gets me every time - goosebumps, chills and tears. But what is just as big is the story BEHIND the song. When you understand this, it becomes even more moving. I see that others have explained this story in these comments.
You're good, you see what needs to be seen and I cannot wait til you do The Greatest Show on Earth. That one is usually held off for awhile until one is acclaimated to Nightwish but you do not need this as you understand and greatly appreciate good music. Great music. But...so many songs...some short some long and all in between, and so diverse from one another. I just know you are forever thankful to whatever and whoever turned you on and got you to react to this most awsome band.. \m/
The Doubling with Marko and Floor is significant because the part of the song is called Mother and Father. It's a conversation with his parents consoling him
The great thing is, there are a few dozen more great Nightwish songs from Wacken, Wembley, Tampere, and Bueno's Aires to go and each one is uniquely different but all superb.
Great reaction. Love your expressions. Ghost river, seven days to the wolves and devil and the deep dark ocean are dramatic, powerful and amazing. Would love to see your reaction to them. Thank you 😀
The old adage "All artists must suffer" has never held more true. This masterpiece was born from one of the darkest eriods in Tuomas' life. It is a blessing that he managed to get through it, gifting us with this wrenching experience, instead of falling the way of so many others. Side note: incorporating and modeling the theme around Poe's "The Pit and The Pendulum" is but another stroke of genius on his part; the imagery and atmosphere fit like a glove.
Got another Finnish band for you to check out: "Apocalyptica". I'd recommend "Faraway" (my all-time favourite by them) - preferably the original version, but there is a Vol II with vocals by Linda Sundblad. You're up for a treat: it's Metal, played by Cellos.
Nope... not headbanging. Its windmilling. Headbanging is flipping your hair up and down. Windmilling is rotating your head fast so your hair goes in a full circle. And Floor is the masterclas of it. I mean, if the Netherlands are famous for one thing, its windmills. ;)
Opening Lyrics vocal is "Lead boy soprano: Guy Elliott, courtesy of the Reigate St Mary's Choir School. As Nighwish's songs always tell a story, in particular this one, (it is autobiographical depicting Tuomas' anquish & turmoil when he let the first lead singer go), it is important to do the backstory research before viewing the video.
Tuomas is an amazing lyricists on another level, and yes his lyrics can sometimes be too advanced for people to decipher without knowing the meaning behind them. But that does not mean you should not try..
This story is pure emotion trough music... one of my favorites. Now take a listen to the greatest show on earth (live finland) to complete the holy trinity.
Floor and Marko together shine in Ghost River in Wacken 2013 live and in Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean in Buenos Aires 2018 , also try Song of Myself and Romanticide also in Wacken , which was a legendary concert. Every song is different and epic. Can’t go wrong. Floorgasms galore🤟🤟✌️✌️ Awesome reaction btw!
