REACTION | NIGHTWISH "THE POET AND THE PENDULUM" 

NEVER EVER say sorry for showing your emotions, I cried with you even though I saw this video at least 100 times and I'm a 61 year old dude.

"Be still my son, You're home. Oh, when did you become so cold" get's me every f***king time. 😭

Never apologize for showing your emotions, it shows you are human! Well done, I always love your reactions.

Fantastic reaction considering you did not know what its about so now I will brief you on it . Tuomas -Founder. keyboard & composer wrote this about the anger he recieved when the band fired Tarja (1st singer) . the 1st part is a boy singing . this song is an on stage suicide because he was so depressed. at the end when they were sitting on the drum platform the words Floor was singing were things his parents told him while he was going through this. & at the end Marco (bass) & Emppu(Guitar) both went up & stood beside Tuomas as a sign of support .

When Emppu and Marko go to comfort Tuomas, that gets me everytime

I've seen grown men, badass metalheads balling their eyes out reacting to that one. There is absolutely no shame in that. It's what Nightwish does. Have fun on your journey as you fall ever deeper down the rabbit hole. 😊

To understand the story you need to know the backstory. Nightwish was started by Tuomas, Emppu, and Tarja, their first singer. In 2005, after the recording of the "End of an era" dvd Tarja was fired thru a letter given to her by Tuomas, but it was a band decision. The letter was also posted on the bands homepage at the same time. Marko had told Tuomas "It's me or her". This song is about the aftermath thru Tuomas eyes. A piece in five parts. 1. White lands of Empathica.: Boy soprano (Guy Elliot). "The end, the songwriter's dead, the blade fell upon him" It's the end of an era, Tuomas feels dead inside, he was the one that handed Tarja the letter. The white lands of Emphatica is a place in Stephen Kings "Dark Tower" series. 2. Home: "A poet without a rime, a widowed writer torn apart by the chains of hell" Tuomas got writers block, he's lost his musical "wife", his muse, and was fighting depression and doubt. "My home was there and then, those meadows of heaven. Adventure filled days one with every smiling face" The bands beginning, before the troubles started. 3 The Pacific: "On the shore, se sat and hoped under the same pale moon who's guiding light chose you, chose you all" If I remember it right Tuomas, Emppu, and Tarja was having a barbecue at night when they decided to start a band together. The operatic part Floor sings was originally sung by the same boy soprano who sings the intro. When Floor joined she told Tuomas that she could sing that. He decided to keep the intro but let Floor sing that part. The spoken words are read by a boy named Tom Williams. Both him and Guy Elliot were members of Reigate St Mary's Choir School. 4. Dark passion play: This is about the reactions from fans and media where everyone blamed Tuomas even tho it was a band decision. He was ripped apart, even the Finnish prime minister had an opinion. 5. Mother and Father: Tuomas took refuge at his parents house for a while, these are some of the things they told him during that time. Tuomas was inspired by the short story "The pit and the pendulum" by Edgar Allen Poe when he wrote this masterpiece. The first words are "The end", the last words are "The beginning". It's the end of an era and the start of a new. When you see Marko and Emppu close to Tuomas at the end it's a thing they have that started when this song was new. Tuomas feelings where still raw so they supported him at the end of the song. Tuomas had chosen to have Anettes song cut out of the mix in his earpiece at the shows. This was 11 years after the events, so he's mostly over it now. And the birds flying past on the screen, ravens. Edgar Allan Poe wrote "The pit and the pendulum" that inspired Tuomas to write this masterpiece. What else did Poe write; The Raven.

"Please don't tell me it's over", one reaction that I'm certain everyone can agree with!

Intimidating Floor? 7 Days to the Wolves, Wembley 2015 Yours is An Empty Hope, Wembley 2015 Romanticide, Wacken 2013 I love this

This right here shows that when Tuomas writes, the instrument he is writing for isn't his keyboard, he isn't writing for Emppu or Marko's guitars, nor Kai/Jukka's drums or Troy's... everything. Not even for Floor's incredible vocals. No. It's US, WE are the instrument that Tuomas plays so beautifully.

This was Tuomas' way of killing himself. Its his lyrical suicide. For reasons mentioned in other comments. He couldn't bare to really do it so he wrote this.

Dammit! This song gets me everytime. Someone cutting onions in here?

Can we all just be thankful that Tuomas wrote this instead of actually doing the deed in life? This world would be a much darker place without his genius.

This reaction gets a PRIME approval rating from the Nightwish army! 👍👌😊

i know this is 2 years old, but wow, you are adorable, dont ever change. amazing reaction to this amazing song.

The Poet and the Pendulum is, as far as I'm concerned, Tuomas's magnum opus. It's 100% real, raw emotion, and Floor injects every ounce of it straight into our limbic system. Unless you're just really closed off from your emotions you basically can't help but tear up, especially once you know what the lyrics mean to Tuomas.

Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. This song is beautiful and haunting. Those of us who battle depression understand those two faces, one for the world and one for God save me.

11:37 "I'm so gross, I'm sorry guys." First of all, that was me the first time. And still is on the inside when I hear it now. Secondly, that's why a significant portion of us are here. You've no doubt read other comments explaining this song's meaning. 16 years gone and it still feels fresh. For extra credit, see if you can spot Emppu legit checking on Tuomas, right there on stage, to see if he's okay. EDIT: Third, now that you've done 2/3 of the trifecta, you NEED to do "The Greatest Show on Earth," live at Tampere.

I cried with you dear, having to fire Tarja someone he loved did a real number on Tuomas. The band all did it, but he was painted the bad guy and devoted Nightwish fans were hating him. Spitting on his grave as it were. He said he killed himself in this song not to do it in real life. No other vocalist I have ever heard is better at pushing emotions into listeners than Floor Jansen, my Queen. Thankfully most of the time she is pushing out love and bliss. You did great on this, I hope you continue your Nightwish journey. So much more out there. New subscriber here.

Now that you've heard it. Now learn the backstory. Then watch it again. You'll understand this is Tuomas metaphorical suicide so he didn't have to do it for real. When ever I see Tuomas sing along in mother and father. Guts me everytime. Knowing that's what his mother actually said to him. Hits even harder

You felt emotional to this song without knowing the back story.. It's amazing. This is Nightwish. Great reaction. I hope you will do more of them. Stay safe 🤘😁🤘

This song is so sad but also so beautiful. I feel it all over my body and it's hard to control the tears. I'm glad Tuomas doesn't kill himself in real life.

The only thing you can expect from Nightwish is the unexpected.

Girl she posted a video on my birthday and I thanked her for it and said it was a great birthday present. FLOOR JANSEN WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 😲😲💓💓💓💓💓🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I seriously has a huge fan girl moment and I took a screen shot and it's going to get framed! 🤣

You truly are a superstar. You deserve nothing but good things in your future, for letting old NIgthwish fans like me, rediscover our favourite band through your heartfelt reactions.

THAT right there is one of the greatest reactions to any song I've ever seen!!!!! Don't you *dare* apologize about it ever again!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Yes, Floor is intimidating. Imposing. Absolutely beautiful and a lovely soul, with an otherworldly voice. IMO she's as close to an actual goddess as you're ever going to find.

At 13:08 when Tuomas starts singing along with Floor, that gives me goosebumps and I start to cry every single time! the way he sings...you can FEEL all the Pain in his voice.!! I Love your videos, 'cause you show us all this side of emotions of yours when you hear music that touches and has meanings behind and raw emotions in their lyrics! THANK YOU!

Your eyes are showing the exact emotions put in this masterpiece by Tuomas. They were crying long before tearing up. Beautiful! I cried with you the whole time. Thank you.

I love this kind of reactions, without stopping every 5sec and without exaggerated reactions

I'm not a prolific commenter but I must say a thing or two about your spectacular reaction. It was priceless to witness the moment when you began to appreciate the gravity of the lyrics and the artistic majesty of this song. For me listening to it the first time resonated so strongly as someone who has worked through depression and come out the other side stronger, that I needed multiple pauses just to collect myself and reflect. Tuomas is not just a good songwriter, composer and musician, he is someone special. A very few people can turn a near tragedy into great art.The feelings and emotions he imparts to many of his compositions make Nightwish songs something to anticipate and savor. Well enough rambling by this old geezer. Thank you for your thoughtful and passionate reaction! You have of course gained me as a new subscriber. Be well and Ciao!

Omg yes I've wanted you to get back to nightwish for so long ps with this song you really need to do research into their history

what a beautiful honest reaction, and it is told before but, never apologize for your emotions, they are real, everyone can tell!! I am a 61 year old man and still I have tears in my eyes with this song! best wishes!!

Unbelievable talent. Deep. Moving. Nightwish has to be one of the great groups (SO much more than just a band) of all time.

Incredible reaction .....i feel like that was exactly the way i looked when i first watched it .

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Ashley, it is totally okay that you cried because so many of us have cried during this song! Especially with the knowledge of the meaning behind it. It's incredibly sad, and they made you feel it. I'm actually kinda glad you did the reaction without researching because you could experience the REAL raw emotion this song creates. I feel like those who research first expect sadness, so they react accordingly, and you didnt. You still felt the melancholy, and that right there sums up everything you need to know about them.

Don't worry beautiful soul. I cried with you. This song is a AMAZING but VERY EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE.

I love this soo much. Please react to Everdream at Wacken 2013. It is by far my favorite song and really shows how strong Floor and Marco are as vocalists.

This is why Nightwish is one of the greatest bands in the world.. stories, dept in music and lyrics, rollercaoster ride nr1

Hi, you look fantastic. No make-up, well as compliment...you dont need it :) . And again a fantastic reaction, thank you

don't apologize, nothing could prepare you for an experience like this... next reaction "the greatest show on earth" from the 2015 concert in tampere - finland

I'd like to see Anette get some love. And 'For The Heart I Once Had' is a massive song for her. It really shows the top range of her belt.

We are all crying here, this is the greatest emotional act in modern times

A beautiful reaction to a stunning performance from the awesome Nightwish, and no pausing to ruin the atmosphere and immersion. Thankyou x

Great reaction. A true testament to Thomas's brilliant composition. Next, the greatest show on earth. The longest of the trilogy

Never apologize for your emotions … it show you empathy and sensitive. There is so much more to this song that other commenters may fill you in on. “We shall alway love you” is when my tears start.

Night Wish is a journey not a band amazing !!!!!!thank you for your amazing reaction beautiful hugs !!!!!

OMG wonderful reaction. Ive watched this hundreds of times and i cry every time . Watch it again with the background info and you will enjoy it so much more. I so want to see you react to all the nightwish catalogue They move me every time every song totally amazing band.

I think this was the most genuine reaction I have seen. Really excellent!

This has to be one of the greatest pieces of music ever done.

When I'm depressed? I listen to Nightwish. Want t get out of my head so I can sleep? Nightwish. Angry and need to cool off? Nightwish. Today, I'm adding one more to my list: calming my nerves. XD These guys really are magical. I have to laugh - "I don't know what I as expecting, but it wasn't that" is the single most common comment I've heard on Nightwish reactions XD

Great honest and raw reaction. I loved it. “That was perfect” yes, exactly 😁🤟🤟🤟

the epics ( Ghost Love, this one, and greatest show ) are fantastic don't get me wrong, but they really are the tip of the iceberg with what you can expect from a Nightwish song. it's all over the place, which is why I love it. It will get more powerful each time you hear it, especially if you take time to read the lyrics. Tuomas writes sagas often referencing to other songs he's written in the past. No verse chorus verse chorus 10 more times music around here :)

Your reaction to this song has become one of my all time favorites. Raw emotion out in the open, sharing feelings... I cry everytime listening and watching this, and with you it feels like I'm not alone. Cheap therapy, but so very valuable!

Hey girl, getting thru the hardest part of the nightwish story in such a respectful and emotional way makes you a real superstar for me. Never mind tears brought up out of understanding and empathy, that are worthy tears that I - as usual when I listen to this song - shared with you. You are an outstanding person. Loved your reaction.

I don't think I've ever enjoyed seeing someone go on such an emotional rollercoaster quite as much as that!! Great reaction. Really raw and just goes to show how powerful the song and music is even if you don't necessarily know the back story!!

Amazing. I've heard this song a million times and this is the first time I knew that the final verses sung by Floor were said by Tuomas' parents. If you want another banger, check out Song of Myself Live at Wacken

Nightwish is having a virtual concert at the end of the month for their newest album.

This song gets me every time I know what depression is

I love how people find this band and it can really bring true emotions up... This is just the best song this band has ever made...

Young lady im a guy almost 60 yrs old...I feel the exact same reaction to this song...its just something that touches a nerve and Floor is amazing

So happy you're back on Nightwish! I always enjoy having a good cry with you!😂

Amazing emotional reaction!... I love when someone does a cold (no backstory) reaction and they feel this song to the core!

Great reaction, I am a 71 year old male and I cry every single time I hear this song, and I have heard it at least 100 times.

That was a very honest and sweet reaction! Thank you! Probably some people will bother you, because you went into this song open and unprepared. Ignore them (and read the back-story and lyrics later), we all were unprepared when we heard it for the very first time and it made your reaction just beautiful. New subscriber here. Looking forward to more Nightwish (and Floor as she did some pretty spectacular stuff herself as well).

“You can feel what she’s singing in her eyes.” Yup… Wonderful reaction. This song is an emotional roller coaster.

Welcome back to Nightwish! Don't turn it up as far as it will go, it gets louder :) It's a boy soprano at the beginning, just like the titles for "Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy", with Sir Alec Guiness (Umm, to old for you maybe). The acceleration at the beginning, woohoo. The Pendulum, inspired from the film "The Pit and the Pendulum". The outfit :) Intimidating, but so nice, welcome to the Floor experience. Each song is diffferent. This was an ultra-personal song written by Tuomas on keyboards, notice how the guitarist, Emppu goes to check on him, and later, with the bass player, Marco, giving emotional support. The ominous brass, 3 minutes and counting, check the time in 3 minutes... Acceleration again, Marco shouting, softened by Floor who gets louder. Floor sings the words of Tuomas's mother: "Be still my son, you're home. When did you become so cold... All you need is feel my love". Watch Tuomas, he is barely holding it together. Marco moves over to join Emppu. Ending with the Siren.

the north german nightwish army reports ... we are with you. No mens can stay dry with this song

Loved that reaction to Marko

This is exactly what music should do, invoke emotions. Great reaction!

Toumas is such a genius. Of course Floor is absolutely perfect as usual. Marco is so awesome and unique. The greatest band that have ever been. Everyone who has a heart cannot deny that this group of people have created some of the greatest music that will ever be heard. Thank you Nighwish 👏🙏👍

Nerver be afraid to show your emotions. This so What Nightwish does to us. Floor is unbeleveble to show emotions through her voice. Keep up your reactions. Love from Sweden.

One of the most genuine, emotional and connected reactions iv ever seen x

I like watching these Nightwish reactions because of the emotions they evoke. This video was a perfect example of that. Emotions of empathy are beautiful and if they are real, they cause a chain reaction. Lots of viewers choked up because you teared up.

This song is very personal to Tuomas Holopainen. Nightwish will never play this song live again. Would be great if reactors read the backstory of this song but great job anyway Deadgrl Superstar 🤘👍 Tuomas Holopainen is genious song writer and composer 🙏

Well done loved your honest reaction not knowing the background story of it I think you would melt in your chair I always love watching your reactions they are so pure and honest you too have changed many people's lives as well including mine THANK YOU 😇🥰😔

Floor herself is very sensitive and empathic to the human condition. Some of us are also very in tune to this. So when we experience something like this and are touched, we know why.

Don’t worry Ashley. We are all humans and we can show emotions while experiencing Nightwish👏🏻🙌🏻🤟🏻🔥💜🎸🎤🎇🎆

This is my favorite Nightwish song and it hits the same every time. Your heartfelt reaction to it had me a little misty too 🤘

Nightwish reactions NEVER get old.

Search for the backstory for this Song and then try to listen this again. It will break you even more. This song always gets me no matter how many times i heard/watched that.

This was one of the best "Poet" reactions I saw (and there were many) and you didn't even know about a story behind the masterpiece. It's even more brilliant.

Nobody is ever ready for Poet, not the first or any time, especially when you know the story behind the song, the feelings during it and the words...wow, the lyrics...

Well.. That was a magnificent illustration of what an ' emotional musical overload' can do to a person.. :P

Absolutely love you. I can just see you going into a Nightwish show ... "Young lady, what's in the large box?" "Oh, those are my tissues!" "No problem, go ahead." We all get it.

I cry every time I watch this video. EVERY TIME. A beautiful, wonderful, masterful lesson in how music affects your soul.

Finally someone who experiences that song the same way as me. DON'T EVER stop the tears and hold the emotions from Floor. Nightwish music is to be not only heard, but felt with the heart and soul. Immediately subbed :D

Please do more Nightwish, you will be touched each and every time...

your right Floor's eyes said it all.she feels every lyric.

"I wasn't expecting this .." - Yep, a Nightwish reaction. ;)

When Elliot aings at the beginning, we all make that face. 😂

If you were confused, the vocal at the beginning is a choir boy.

Emphaty reactions are the best ! 🤍 And when it comes to Nightwish there shouldn't be otherwise 🤍

This song hits so much harder when you read into why tuomas wrote this,and having the lyrics on screen really drives it home. He essentially killed himself in this song so that he wouldn't in real life.his catharsis.

And for that Reaction Deadgrl Superstar, you earned our respect and subscription . Nuff Said ! Nightwish Shadow Unit From Estonia. Feed us more 🤘😎🤘

This is my absolute favorite Nightwish song.

This reaction is like the perfect emotions guide on this song. The joy, the sadness, the anger, the desperation, the relief, all are clearly visible on your face.

this is probably the best reaction to this song. thank you.

Never stop being you. And never apologise for who you are. You're an beautiful human being. And we all feel together...

Watching their version of Pink Floyd's High Hope's broke me..... beautiful reaction👍