REACTING to NIGHTWISH (The Siren) 🌊🧜‍♀️🎶 

Singing in an operatic style is a choice, not a limitation. Tarja knows how to sing in different styles.

Nightwish brought me to Chase! Was watching someone react to Yours is an Empty Hope. There were comments about how fast the reactor noticed that Floor was growling. Then someone said “but no one has noticed as fast as Chase”. And I was like “who is Chase, I better look him up”. And discovered one of RU-vid’s best, most humble, most knowledgeable and most enjoyable reactors!! Thanks Chase - don’t ever stop being you!!

I actually jaw-dropped when I saw this in my subscription box for premiere...The Siren was one of the first songs I heard and knew of NW after Ghost Love Score and it has a HUGE place in my heart nostalgically, and it holds up VERY well musically. Very unique vocal style from Tarja in the bridge as well to look forward to your reaction to 👀

Listen to the lyrics she is singing....playing violin for the seals, Tuomas did read in a newspaper of a woman in Scotland going down to the shore and playing the violin for the seals that came to listen to her playing, that gave him the idea to this song. I just love to read the back stories to his songwriting.

She IS The Siren, she's the only one that can sing this one Good to have you back!

A good mix of metal and symphonic would also be Gethsemane by Nightwish, a more than underrated song. The song would surprise you in more ways than one.

'Sleeping Sun' came after.....check it out. I recommend some of her solo career....her vocals have actually gotten better since 'End of An Era'.

Chase, you should definetely take deep dive to Tarja era. In my humble opinion it deserves much much more appreciation. Usually it's just a lazy "she's more operatic" (well, no shit sherlock) and comparisons to Floor. When this era happened, there was no comparison to anyone. Nightwish Arena channel has a ton of Tarja era material which are remastered. Walking in the Air - From Wishes To Eternity Bless the Child - End of An Era

Chase, you always have something intelligent and interesting to add in your videos. But this reaction stood out to me in how joyful, excited, and in awe you were doing this. Thanks for getting back to Nightwish!

This was my favorite track on 'Once' back when it came out. Took my breath away immediately. I love Floor and generally support everything the band does, but Tuomas's songwriting just hit differently for me back in the Tarja days.

Yes!! It's great that you've come back to Nightwish - at least for this one song. I've actually wanted you to react to The Siren for a long time, as well a few others. Thanks. 😊

May I do a recommendation? I have not seen you do a reaction to Tarja's solo career. She has an amazing solo career. She is also great song writer. Also in her solo career she uses more her chest voice and I just love those moments. Her voice is just so incredible dark even though she can get up to those high notes. So anyway I recommend to you her live performance from Woodstock and the song Victim of Ritual. Also another good song is Dead Promises. And thanks for the reaction. It was one of the best Siren reaction😁👍

If you want to hear Taria's full abilities, you should react to songs from her solo career. :)

So lovely to see you do this one. There’s really precious few who do the Tarja Era. I love it all, but it’s just so nice to get some variety. This era is more than just Tarja. It has a different flavor. I don’t understand why people called her a Diva. On stage, she made way for everyone else, she sang the way Tuomas wanted her to sing. This is an exceptional concert even with all the drama. These are professionals, they give 💯 here as they do everywhere

Man this song and performance are so special. Awesome reaction as usual. I'll always say if you want Tarja at her absolute best you should check out Beauty of the Beast (note: OF). One of the greatest Nightwish epic's and sadly one of their most underrated and overlooked songs.

I’m so excited you’re reacting to this song Chase! Great to see you back on Nightwish 🤘🏻 I would so love to see you react to Nightwish’s song Last of the Wilds from Wacken 2013, would really be interesting to hear your input and thoughts on that instrumental masterpiece!

Hey Chase! I discovered Nightwish with you a couple of years ago. That changed my (musical) world and brought immense joy and emotions to me during the pandemic. Now I can discover this song with you as I haven’t heard of it before. I am as nostalgic about this as you are. There’s a tear of joy in my eye. Thank you!

One of my Favorites from the Tarja Era and one of the few I feel is for her alone to sing.

Much love to you and your (as you said it) other half.... don't EVER bother with what some people may think of you....! You're running one of the best reaction channels around. 🤘

I want to just say this: I am very, very happy with this video you just posed. You are one of the VERY few reactors that openly and whole-heartedly (and most importantly, sincerely) mentioned what impact Nightwish had for your channel and I fully respect and admire the way you mentioned that and your attitude towards it. I am also pretty sure that you only one who has been this open with sharing, in quite some detail, what personal impact Nightwish had on your personal life. Not that your place in the Nightwish Army was ever in any kind of doubt, from the moment you "joined the ranks", but with this... it is a demonstration of how ironclad your place within this amazing Community is and will remain, I am sure. I'm proud to be in the same Community with you man!🤘 All the best to you! (and of course, I am waiting for the next Nightwish reaction XD )

What always blows my mind about these live performances (from the End of an Era DVD/show) is that they were the last time Nightwish and Tarja played together. This show was truly a worthy end of an era.

Thank you for another Great reaction. Whenever I look at this concert I always notice the boys having a hard time. ( we all know why) Still I get the feeling they really were trying to give Tarja an amazing send of. I do see a lot of love for her in this concert. This song and Sleeping sun are my favourites.

You make me happy analizing this .... much love and respect for Floor but Tarja is the reason I fell in love with symphonic metal .. please give a look at her solo career... she is so amazing. Thanks again for coming back to Nightwish.

Please check Gethsemanth with Tarja, Lista version! You will like it!!

Chase if you want a heavy Tarja song, Dead Promises especially live at Masters of Rock. Her guitarist Alex sings on this song as well. Also Supremacy live at Woodstock.

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘

Amazing song and performance 😊✨ I love that you said Nightwish is special to you. Man, the moments I have had enjoying Nightwish I hold close to my heart. It’s more than music , it’s a deeply spiritual experience. Always enjoy your reactions 🤘

So much nostalgia, one of my favs. Tuomas always slay the songs with some arabic/middle east melodies. The pharaoh sails to orion, the siren, sahara, arabesque. It gives the kind of mysterious aura.

Ah yes, The Siren. One of my favourite of theirs, and Tarja's voice always gives me goosebumps on this one. I'd be interested to have you react to one of Tarja's original songs, and I'm pretty sure you'd love her cover of Supremacy (there's a live version that's just crazy). The things her voice do on this one... Yeaaaaaah...

..... thanks for The Siren ....for Tarya .... .... thank you for lighting up more smiles with your smile ...

I would love to see you react to Tarja solo career there are so many amazing songs for you to discover!

Oh, Marko please come back! Nightwish needs you, I need you, we all need you. I had not heard this masterpiece before, till I saw Tarja and I thought this was a great new song. I have not been much a fan of Tarja, I am not an opera lover at all, but this song has given me a new appreciation for her. This song is wonderful.

A brilliant reaction Chase, thank you. Ignore the haters and negative ones, it is obvious that you have pure motives and love this band as we all do. You have the heartfelt thanks of a member of the Nightwish Army (UK) 🙂

I was so excited to see another Nightwish reaction from you. I discovered the band before I discovered you and have loved them from the first listen. But you gave me a much deeper appreciation for why they capture people's hearts than I would have had just listening on my own. Thank you so much for that. I would love to see you react to two other songs from this concert (OK, all of them, but these two first) - Phantom of the Opera and High Hopes. Phantom is so quintessentially Tarja and Marko, and High Hopes is an absolute masterpiece (David Gilmour linked to it on his social media). Love to hear how Nightwish has affected your life. From the first time I heard them, I've been obsessed. They are magical. Ignore the haters. They have to have something to hate, so I'm sure the very same people are spreading the hate on other channels as well. Too bad they've missed the message from Nightwish - how's the heart.

TARJA is the SIREN !!!!!! FOREVER !!!!!! 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

Please react to very early Nightwish playing Gethsemane (Helsinki 1999)

I love this song so much. This is essential Nightwish, with every member of the band having their moment to shine without overstepping. It's like watching a relay race where every baton-switch is beautifully executed. The Siren's voice lures the sailor and then in the keyboard solo we hear a snake-charmer tune (perhaps alluding to the enchantment) and then Tarja's in-character decision to break-character (the unnerving "yelp" at the end of her second siren call) foreshadows that she is not as alluring as she advertises... And then ultimately the song disappears into the waves which then subside. Marko's delivery of the final line is possibly my favorite line I've heard him sing. It's so haunting. You should also check out Tarja and Marko singing "The Phantom of the Opera" also on the "End of an Era" DVD. That song obviously switches the antagonist/protagonist character dynamic between the two sings. I might be biased, but I consider one of the greatest live performances of all time: a must-see.

Chase, I remember at the end of your last Epica video, you said you hadn't done Nightwish in a while because you wanted to find a way to add value to the Nightwish reaction space. I wanted to say in response (only getting around to it now) that I wish there were more reactions to the early stuff with Tarja because this is where Nightwish started and IMO where symphonic metal as a genre started as well. And it has to be the versions with Tarja, because Floor is unable or unwilling to sing these songs in the operatic style that they were written to go with. So thanks for this. 😊

So great to see Nightwish back. I really hope you'll get to Phantom of the Opera with Tarja, as it's one of my all-time favourite Nightwish performances and I was disappointed that you never got around to it back when you were on your big Nightwish kick. Also High Hopes, because in my opinion it's Marko's best performance and not many bands could do a Pink Floyd cover and actually do it better than Pink Floyd.

La energía que tenía esa canción junto a Tarja era única. Hermosa reacción. Muchas gracias 🤗 Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

Yes! I’m so glad you did this song. I’ve been a Nightwish fan for a couple of years, but just recently discovered this song. It quickly became one of my favorites. Chase, love your reactions! They help me appreciate the songs so much more.

Wonderful to see you Chase, and looking so happy. It made me smile as well to see you having such an emotional reaction with listening to Nightwish and I thoroughly enjoy this song. Every member of the band really shines and it tells the story of a Siren so well with the music, lyrics and visuals - so impactful.

"Wailing" is the word you were looking for, I think. Then she transitions into more of a melodic "calling".

A lady with a violin Playing to the seals Hearken to the sound of calling Who tied my hands to the wheel? The zodiac turns over me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see? I tied myself to the wheel The winds talk to my sails not me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see?

Sleeping Sun is the next song in the list of End of an Era... another Tarja song.

I loved it Chase, insightful as always

That wicked keyboard riff in 11:37 quotes the main riff from the song 'Better Unborn' by the legendary Finnish band Amorphis from their 1996 album Elegy (the lyrics of which are based on a compilation of ancient lyrical poems called Kanteletar published in the mid-to-late 1800s, a sister-publication to the more epically oriented Kalevala compilation). Elegy is a damn great prog folk metal album. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QU2ovtmL7Zk.html

Yessss!!! Chase+Nightwish, what a treat!!! You should check "Swanhart", Tarja exclusive one. Great intro, fantastic tune (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pS0OUENEOrk.html). Keep coming back to NW man, still a LOT to cover... Cheers from Argentina!!! PS: speaking of Argentina, a lot from Buenos Aires 2018 gig to do ;-)

What's next? Swanheart...

Please ignore the haters… 🙄 🤦‍♀️ some people can just be so nasty…it’s welling out from within… I’ve never sensed insincerity in your reactions…and I’ve never been someone who lacked perceptiveness. People Subscribe to your channel and keep coming back because we can enjoy the moments with you in something Epic, and special…and a rare bright spot during a dark time with the pandemic... Nightwish has helped me pull out of a significant time of despair and depression in my life last year…and you were a significant part of that journey as well…even if you don’t know me. ♥️ 🙏 🤘

Your reviews are so interesting. I started with Tarja and love many of her versions of Nightwish songs. Floor is spectacular too. Tomas is mysterious like you say and Marco is so good.

Passion and the Opera is going to blow your mind

I enjoyed that a lot. I hope that Tarja's iconic yellow mic used in Phantom is in a Finnish museum of music somewhere.

YES, one of my fave nightwish songs. cant wait to hear your insights chase 😁

Maybe next Phantom of the opera by Nightwish? 🙂

The Emppu smile ☺

first two rare gems: 1:Swanheart and 2: Two of tragedy. Then 3: Deep silent complete and of course 4: Come cover me. always have been Tarja's songs.

I read somewhere that Marko said the Siren was his favorite song to play live back in the day. In another live recording Tuomus adds a prominent violin part to the Siren that is tasty.

U should definitely listen to Creek Mary’s blood song from this concert. It’ll blow u away

"He's like a blanket or a duvet and she's like an undersheet that's stretched over everything and provides a layer of protection for his vocals." Another one for the quote archive. 😁

Lovely to see your expressions listening to this! One thing I like about this performance over the studio version is how Marco is higher in the mix, which means the contrast between Tarja's extra-ethereal performance and his driving, gritty one is even more effective (we know he can do smooth so this is a definite choice). On _Once_ this is followed by Dead Gardens, a heavy guitar-centric song, which I think works well as a contrast (though it's not one of my favourites from the album). I don't have End of an Era, but apparently this was followed by Sleeping Sun, which is a fantastic performance but not so much a contrast (at least in mood, the tempo's different). Hmm, I must watch EoaE in order someday...

So glad YOU are back and with this song! Well done! On the DVD the track "Sleeping Sun" follows this one.

this song gets overlooked SO often! so happy you did this one Chase! this is definitely one of Tarja's songs.... and glad you enjoyed it just as much as i do 🤘🤘 and yes, you did a great job, nothing to worry about ;) we know how much you love Nightish, and it shows. people who can't see that, those are the ones who have a problem, not you ♥

✨✨Best one with Tarja if you ask me, and the duet with Marco is mindblowing!✨✨ BTW - so nice to see you back with NW again Chase 🙂

I totally felt Middle Eastern vibes when Thomas started his runs on the piano… Her singing reminded me a bit of India 🇮🇳… 🤔 I also got a touch of Loreena McKennit towards the end…

She becomes the siren calling those to their deaths with that rich dark vocals, this song fit her like a glove and adding Marko's rough vocals simply made this magical

I got doubly nostalgic for having seen Tarja with NW live at Tullikamari way back and having seen Chase swoon over the band not so long ago. You're home, you're safe.

Thumbs up for Chase! I know your style will change over time - it's inevitable, it should, growth / change is generally good - but It's just so comfortable, like hanging out with an old friend. And after all the videos of yours I've watched, across bands I adore and bands I frankly despise, even on songs I've heard hundreds of times, you still can make me go, 'Oh yeah, I didn't notice that before.' I appreciate that. Hope life is treating you well, Chase. Hey, that section where Tarja's voice startled. I've heard this song a ton, but never knew that was her singing it, I just assumed it was someone else. I'd compare it to the parts from the soundtrack of the recent DUNE movie.

Hi Chase. Great to see you again my friend. Hope you are doing great! On your way to 75K. Phantom of the Opera preceded this one and it was actually follow up by Sleeping Sun. They kept it mysterious and soft for 2 songs. Then Marko took the lead for "High Hopes". Ignore the haters Chase. We can all see the passion in your soul. It is written on your face. I love you reactions and musical commentary. Unique and special like Nightwish. Peace. Have a Damn Good Day!

Been a fan of Nightwish for 22 years now. And Will for ever be. No matter the lineup. And follow you since you drop the first Nightwish reaction and you were important during the pandemic, at least for me. I'm happy to see you well. Cheers from Capilla del señor, Argentina.

Aaaw man, first of all seeing you react is a blessing, but seeing you react to Nightwish of all things is GODDAMN nostalgic. For some reason, this song reminds me me of Sahara from the Dark Passion Play Album 🤔

nice reaction. I have similar feelings about Nightwish, the emotion that their music evokes is absolutely UNMATCHED by any other music group. thank you for sharing your knowledge of music. you are right that sharing your insight and knowledge deepens the listening experience. cheers!

Tarja is hot!

Great reaction again. How about Time or Loneliness from wintersun? Both very beautiful and... Sad.

Never heard this one before, glad I didn’t miss it!! Great tempo/ drive to it…. It’s VERY NICE. Once again I must thank you Chase for showing me something new….. Love that your back old friend!

Who tied Marco's hands to the wheel...Sirens do call come to me. Odyssy had difficulties to resist that call. Just brilliant from Tuomas again.

Another Tarja era song I'd like you to react to is Tutankhamen. I'm not sure if there's a live performance, but it's an amazing song.

Even though I am passionate Floor fan, but This song belongs to Tarja !!!! I Love This Song. Funny story though, this song was my first girlfriend's favorite, and after bad break up I stopped listening this song, but, Oh Man this song is GOOOOOD🤘😎🤘. Great to see you Back Chase !!!! NWSU .

Excellent as always. I'm sure their are many like me who have become NW fans due to you introducing us. Thank you

Tarja is much more versatile when she wants to be than people realise🌹 no one like her! :) Glad to see you back with Nightwish!

I love tarja ❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is why I preffer Tarja over Floor, although I admit and recognize that Floor is the best choice at this era and like a lot her voice!

And you saw fourth Tarja's outfit in this concert (see Planet Hell, Wishmaster and Nemo for three another) and third microphone color. Two more outfits and one more microphone left ;-)

Hello Chase i would love to see your reaction to Nightwish - Walking in the Air - From Wishes To Eternity. Greetings from Hungary.

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This song came right after The Phantom of the Opera and before Sleeping Sun

Hey Chase! Of course you still have "it"! You can't just lose something that's an integral part of your make up my friend. You'll always have that ear, that knack for finding those small moments that a lot of us miss. You'll never forget your love of music, which is what you're actually sharing with us. You're a bit of a musical savant and that's what keeps us coming back. That and you analyze killer tracks of course ;-). Where would we be without #backtothestart, #packalunch, #pausegang? LOL Never doubt yourself, none of us do. D

I seem to remember her talking about the vocals on this song and referencing throat singing - it's one of my favourites of hers. Also you're right about it leading into a really bombastic song on the album - Dead Gardens, another interesting song for the band imo.

When I heard the recording of this, I immediately thought of Bear McCreary's score for the Battlestar Galactica reboot. Especially the (I think) the electric violin which in this performance Tuomas is playing the part on keyboard. At first I thought Tuomas was a Battlestar fan, however, Once came out a year before season two where Bear really took over the music and I'm thinking he was heavily influences by this piece of music! ❤

The warmest welcome back "home"🤘💜🇫🇮

The new song by Nightwish dropped Friday. Nightwish Ft Henk Poort Phantom of the Opera.

Speaking of Siren(s) I highly recommend you take a look at "Sirens" By Simone Simons in collab with Charlotte Wessels and Myrkyr 🙂

Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like I've been on the (Nightwish) journey with you. I'm moved by the way you've seemed to put down your wall and grateful because I'm able to feel even more connected to you. Again, Thank you for sharing

Love that you returned to Nightwish, I’ve missed them on your channel. Would love to see your take on “The Carpenter” from Buenos Aires

Great to see you back with Nightwish. Is your neck giving you problems after the concert :) Marko raises a smile. Tuomas said recently "Music is the sound of emotions".

Yeah the keyboard solo sounds Egyptian, but that's not the original song solo ;)

Hey mate! You should check out "Paradise (What about us)" by Within Temptation featuring Tarja. Its truly a masterpiece at least in my opinion.😊

Want to be the first one to react to a band that made "reactionable" music and a video way before reaction videos (and still being good musicians)? Check out "Omaha Bitch - Dancing Cyprine". I don't know why they did never take off, maybe were ahead of time :D

I got to see them live back in May (first time seeing them w/Floor!) and oh mah goodness the line to get in! Wrapped around the block and then some. They were amazing of course. \m/

Too bad you and David Heretic did almost all Nightwish songs, so there is probably not one you both haven't heard. Because it would be great colaboration video to see both of you, since you share great knowledge for composition. It would probably lasted 2h, done with smile on your faces, I would not understand anything, but would enjoy it with you. And we all understand how you feel, Tuomas is a rare creature and, luckily, the band can carry out his thoughts.