[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to NIGHTWISH ft. "Shudder Before the Beautiful" (LIVE Wembley) 

Thanks for the correction that Kai is on the drums here! There's so much to take in with them, I miss stuff on the first go-round, so I appreciate the help! Cheers from Nashville! Eric

“A blooming flower in a battlefield”. I think Tuomas would like that definition of Nightwish’s sound.

Of course Floor can beautifully sing the texts of a science book. She's just sung the beginning of letter A of a Dutch PHONE BOOK the other day. 😂 The Goddess shows she can do humour too

All the women of Nightwish had their roles. They all brought this band where they right now.

When you are finally ready for 'The Greatest Show on Earth" most would agree the Tampere (Finland) version is their favorite. The one with the Fireworks at the beginning.

“This is a rock song from a text book” Thuomas: Hold my beer :) Nightwish fans: He hasn’t heard The Greatest Show on Earth yet, has he

Eric, I really embrace your reactions.That was amazing thing to say that "they are blooming flower in battle field"! I really feel that way too. I was lucky enough to meet Tuomas in Wednesday, in Nightwish museum in Kitee. My voice was shaking but I got to say to him that Nightwish and you have healed my broken soul more than anything in this world, thank you. His response was, I still can`t believe what he said back to me... "That is so good and inspiring to hear because sometimes I feel I am useless...". He was so down to earth and so humble and I feel I am the luckiest human in this whole world that I got Nightwish in my life and I got that chance to really tell Tuomas how I feel

As someone who was lucky enough to be there i can vouch for the fact that this was the most amazing concert opener, whats more they followed it up with Yours is an empty hope, Ever dream and Storytime. Wow were we all stoked after that

About Emppu: I completely agree. It might even be "worse" than you think. Have you counted the number of guitar players yet? Thought about the fact that a lot of metal bands have TWO? Have you missed that second guitar player yet? Nope. Emppu will handle it on his own, with a relaxed smile on his face and still finding time to joke around on stage. THAT's impressive. And yeah, they like to open and finish their concerts with a bang. Just like they did on their previous tour(s) with Dark Chest of Wonders at the start, and Last Ride of the Day at the end. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OvOD6xecph4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QzIMx7Dqa_M.html

I agree Floor never let's ego as a vocalist over take her performance with Nightwish or on her solo projects. You can see how she loves to perform thru every song being played with Marco or on her own.

Nightwish makes a lot of nods towards science and scientists and vice versa. There are animals, forests and rockshelters named after the band, Tuomas and Floor. Tanidromites nightwishorum is a newly found species of crabs. Sciophila holopaineni a beetle. Tmesisternus floorjansenae Weigel also a beetle. Alpenglow Rockshelter a rockshelter in Pennsylvania. etc.

Once again Eric, you can make a blind man see this song in vivid colors. Your analysis on these songs has no equals. Nightwish is the only group that can make real heavy so beautiful to listen 💥💥💥

Every now and then...two gifted vocal performers happen to be in the same band/group...Lennon/McCartney...Simon/Garfunkle...and obviously Marko & Floor...Tuomas is one lucky creator to have had both for a while... Enthusiastic Reaction!👊

Marco´s base tone here is just so beautiful. Its too smooth and silky. I just, aaaah. Can't get enough of it!

And then you show to the world, the youtube reactors you are the nr1 at this time, whatever band you reaction on its perfect.. and FLOOR did sing the phonebook 2 days ago in a dutch radio show, look it up its proof Floor is the best, thnxxx Eric fantastic reaction again...and if and when you are rady to react on the poet and the pendulum it wil kick deep in youre emotions

Floor CAN sing anything - I just saw her sing the phonebook on a Dutch radio program - not only did she sing it, she emoted and I could feel it - amazing. I love the brilliance of this band - and you want science? The Greatest Show on Earth at Tampere ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bl6lUfIMkGM.html - that takes it all to an entirely different level. If humans had to beam one song out into space to show who we are, that would be the song. The reason I suggest the Tampere version is because it's visually stunning; the Wembley version is also good, but in a different way. Watch Tampere to first blow all of your senses and then at some point (even if not a reaction) Wembley to catch the beautiful nuances that are different. The version with the lyrics is the way to go, IMHO, the first time through especially for the outro (watch the ENTIRE thing). Love your reactions Eric, how you feel the music, it's a beautiful thing! ✌🤘

Floor Jansen cannot only sing a science textbook, she was also dared 2 days ago into singing part of a phonebook...And of course, she pulled that off as well. Just a reminder: by 2015, Kai had taken over the drums from Jukka.

In this concert, Kai Hahto was already behind the drum kit. Jukka and Kai are both brilliant, but you gotta love Kai´s drumming, that always compliments the song.

I just found out that Floor is going to be performing solo and Nightwish on the same day this year at Pinkpop festival! Who does that??? Seriously, I don't think anyone else could pull that off given the difficulty of the songs she will be singing. There are simply no limits with Floor and its breathtaking to stand back and witness. I wish I could go to Pinkpop just to see her crush it twice in one day! Additionally, this is my favorite Nightwish opening song. It should be the textbook example for how to open an arena show. Just a brilliant opener for so many reasons.

This one has Floor's gorgeous lower register at the start (wonder what colours that elicited). Floor at 34, was at her peak in this concert. (Mind you, she's still there now.) Tuomas often puts those little runs and trills in the background. Superb. And I really love Marco's harmonies at the end.

Like others said, just the other day Floor did what many fans have been predicting for ages: Floor Jansen singing the phone book (Live NPO Radio2)..ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CLUr1DLwEQg.html So now begins the wait for a "Best of.." collection of Floor-sung txt: #1 Phone book blues (check) #2 Assemble Me! (Ikea manual) #3 Fill my taco (sung recipe) #4 Traffic Jam (sung route planner) #5 You can do it (sung guide for self-help) #6 Squat with me (sing-along fitness) #7 Stay safe (sung directions on fire extinguisher) #8 Ignite (sung precautions on fireworks) #9 Elevate me (sung elevator floor indication) #10 Lest we forget (sung list of musicians sacrificed by the music industry) 😇

04/11/2020 A tract of life-packed forests in Mexico saved with help from symphonic metal outfit Nightwish will be named after the band, World Land Trust (WLT) partner Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda (GESG) revealed during an Instagram Live chat with lead singer Floor Jansen last week. The Instagram chat, streamed live on Friday 30th October and now available on RU-vid (see below), was followed by nature supporters from all across the world. Broadcasting live from Sweden, Floor Jansen was joined by WLT CEO Jonathan Barnard from the UK and GESG General Director Martha Isabel “Pati” Ruiz Corzo and GESG Head of Conservation Roberto Pedraza Ruiz, a mother-and-son conservationist duo who tuned in from Mexico’s Sierra Gorda. The Dutch singer, Nightwish’s lead vocalist, was told of the endangered forests the band has helped save.

You should check out the Human II Nature album where Tuomas REALLY tested Floors vocal abilities and Marco and Troys harmonising abilities too

Nightwish in Tampere🇫🇮 today, AMAZING🥰!! We were here!! Great, great, great🤯!

Nightwish the gift that never stops giving. Just when you’re sure it can’t get any better- it does.

They just have such a good time playing you have to smile watching them. Wow. What a band. What a discovery for 2022.

This is one of three great openings from them ("Dark Chest Of Wonders", "Shudder Before The Beautiful" and now "Music" intro followed by "Noise" ). Shudder before the Beautiful is referring to the amazement and wonder we (The Travelers) should all feel regarding the natural world. It is all around us including the solar system and universe, which we are all a part of while traveling amongst the stars on this small spec of blue. This was from the Nightwish 2015 record, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful". many of the songs from this record revolve around a theme of wonder and appreciation for the natural world all around us. As you probably know from other comments, Nightwish members are very much nature lovers and ponder deeply about the universe, how it works, and our place within its grand workings. AND ,....If you think, This song is awesome ,.... you better prepare yourself !!!! Thank you Eric !!! NWSU 🤘😎🤘.

I was at their sold-out concert last night here in Tampere. Amazing show once again 🔥🤘❤️🇫🇮

Tuomas has also made a soundtrack on Life and times of Scrooge McDuck comics book. Check it out, singer is his wife, Johanna Kurkela.

Nightwish - Rest Calm I'm gonna keep requesting it until you play it. Totally underrated song that never makes the reactor rotation.

For me this is the best show opener I’ve ever heard. It’s a kick arse track and it whacks you right where it hurts 🤘😎🤘

One of the best of all times "RU-vid-Tutorial" of how opening a metal-concert; INSANE PERFORMANCE!!! Greetings from Argentina!!!

A brilliant reaction as usual!!

Why i love Nightwish.. Well, when you think that "oh ive seen/heard this before" but oh boy, you´re so wrong!! There´s allways something unexpedted element etc which will blow your mind.. They dont allways open up on first few times.. I know it, been a fan since their first gig ever back in 1997!!! And i still find new "stuff" on their music..

The audience is always the sixth member of the band. Without them there would not be a show and I think Nightwish really appreciates their fans.

Oh boy - if you think this is Science Singing, then just wait for The Greatest Show On Earth :P I hope you do the Tampere version - both versions have merit, but at Tampere, Floor’s parents were in the audience (I think for the first time with NW) and it really shows in the emotion she puts into the performance

Tuomas is a musical genius, they all lovingly call him the Maestro, he loves pushing all of them and they love to make it happen for him, to make his vision real. When Floor was reading lyrics for the Human Nature song, she said to him, Tuomas when am I gonna be able to breathe, and he smiled at her and said, you will figure it out.

A blooming flower in a battlefield” That is what I have been looking for. Great way to describe them.

They haven't done a duel in over 10 years. Ann Wilson new album comes out at the end if the month. She still Rocks and looks Beautiful at 71

Eric, Nightwish absolutely is affective in many ways. Some of their nerdiest songs are the ones that make me sob. Those big-picture subjects that really make you think, are absolutely, viscerally existential. There are tears of melancholy, tears of joy, and tears from the gut-punch lyrics. We're with you...you do not weep alone.

every live video i've seen, every member every song from ever concert looks like they love what they are doing and love each other for there talents. zero egos from any of them. everyone of them only does what the music calls for nothing more nothing less.

Eric, this is one of the songs that lets you know, beyond all doubt, that Tuomas is, as I like to call him, the "Metal Mozart." He really embodies the heart and soul of classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. The only difference is, they didn't have electricity to make metal music!

This song, at this performance at Wembley Arena was my first ever introduction to Nightwish. I was lucky to pick up a spare ticket when someone had to cancel. I've been totally hooked ever since. I never thought any band could play live like this. And it carried on getting better through the show, ending with Dawkins himself on stage. Unforgettable. Oh, this is Kai on the drums, not Jukka. Kai was Jukka's teacher.

Shudder Before the Beautiful live at Wembley… one of the best concert openings I’ve ever seen. Ladies and gentleman…start your engines. The show has begun.😀🤘 What a “blow your mind” way to start a show! You just know you are going to have an awesome night🤘🤘🤘

I mentioned this before, but you should really check out Tuomas’ solo project “A Lifetime of Adventure” where he writes a whole album about Scrooge McDuck. It is beyond epic!

Last night I was enjoying the live performance of Nightwish in Tampere, Finland.🤘 🇫🇮🤘

On the first day, Tuomas created music.On the second day, he created THE Nightwish. Then Tuomas looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! I REALLY APPRECIATE how Eric Appreciates Tuomas. Because that's where it's at. Tuomas doesn't want to be the center of attention but he sure is mine when it comes to Nightwish. This is one of the few channels that appreciates Nightwish as a whole band. In a YT's sea of reactors, be more like Eric. Thank you.♥ But it was Kai on the drums, not Jukka. 😉

This band sets a standard for both bands and listeners that you either try to embrace or run away from. There is no middle ground.

Nightwish huge world tour starts today. Some real explosive Fire Works coming this year. This is truly a New Era, Updated stage shows with unbelievable live performances. Family Nightwish coming like a Freight Train.

I love your reactions. Detailed. Specific. And Emotional. Your lifetime of working with music in radio and your passion for those who perform at an exceptional level move me. Outstanding.

Again Eric, thank you! As you described Emppus guitar playing being seemingly easy, I could say the same about your talking. I like the tone of your voice, the sharpness of your comments and deepness of your knowledge about music. It seems easy, but as a person who makes living out of speaking I sure know It is not. And do not worry, it does not matter if it was Jukka or Kai, we love them both. ;)

I happen to have a copy of that science book, autographed by the band, April 11th 2015! Just wait till you get to "The Greatest Show on Earth!"

They are starting the 2022 tour tonight ! Can't wait 💜 . Love your reactions keep them coming! Nightwish has also helped me through a very tough last year !

i love your reactions.. I am so much waiting for "The greatest show on earth" in Tampere

great reaction Eric. have a fantastic weekend

Love how the crowd knows the song well enough, they know when to shut up when it gets soft and quiet. for the studio version, Tuomas uses a different effect on his keys for the dueling solos. there's some very cool layering of Emppu's shred.

Loved it. One of the best reactors on yt. To one of the best bands on the planet imho. Thankyou.

You are providing us with the best reactions on Nightwish on yt. Appreciate the honest approach in your feedback with so much musical aspects and comparisons. Keep up the great work :)

"Dualing Geniuses” 👏 👌🏻

Floor is super professional. I think important cultural thing is, finnish people really really dislike those who are selfish (normal every day life, sports or music industry). She works extremely hard and has good sense of humour. Every interaction and interview you see, it's really easy to see how much guys respect Floor. There is youtube documentary which gives good insights about whole Nightwish operation: Nightwish Making the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful (playlist in full) Your reactions are kinda like Nightwish live gigs - always great.

There's a clip of Floor at an interview on Dutch TV singing the telephone book , look it up some time .

One of the best parts of this arrangement is how it begins with that orchestral sound over the drums and a driving bass, and it already sounds really heavy, so that when the guitar and heavier bass tone come in, it's simply devastating...

15 days and counting - Lowell, MA - May 7th! Great reaction!

Wonderful!! Nightwish at their best as always.Iam back from Tampere and Nightwish show in an outsold Nokia arena. A memory for life. Floor hade the flu but she was fighting as a tru Queen. She is a hero!! Thanks for this reaction. Top nodge as always!

You got it right! Perfectly said. This band is just out of this world. Things can not get better than this. Floor is magic!

Totally agree with you.

Nightwish started their world tour yesterday in front of 15K audience. Floor has a bit of a flu, and you could hear it in Everdream. Otherwise it was magical !

About the topics, and I'm sure you have heard this by now, but... Tuomas wanted to be a marine biologist when he was younger. But went into music instead. Marko, he wanted to be an astronomer. Floor wanted to be a biologist. Emppu and Jukka, not sure about them, but they're clearly enjoying the ride. :) Troy looks like a druid who's in tune with the Earth and everything sacred about this place we inhabit, and is totally with the vibe. Kai seems like what an elvish blacksmith turned metal drummer would look like. Starting with Endless Forms Most Beautiful, a trilogy is forming and the third part of it has just been recorded in the studio, and is in production for the start of the next year.

I saw this show about ten times in six countries on three continents. They always opened with SBTB, and there was always a huge roar when Floor came on stage. I was at Wembley, and the live DVD does not really reflect the loudness of the roar there, but I am glad you picked up on it anyway.

Great commentary, as always. A “relentless onslaught” to start a show, indeed. I think you’re ready for The Greatest Show on Earth. More science textbook stuff on an even more epic scale. Most recommend the Tampere version. (And no… you’re not ready yet for the other ‘big one’)

Talent and Performance by Humble Souls to the Music.

Tuomas seem not be able to write a boring song EVER..! Behind every bend there is something new and exciting to explore or hear ..this is crazy good!! Thank you for your reaction to the song and as usual you do it better then everyone else on the tube ..love it..!

This week floor sang a part of a dutch phonebook on npo radio 2 it is on you tube

You spoke tears to my eyes, thanks again!!!!!

This reaction just DEMANDS Eric to react to The Greatest Show On Earth, Tampere. With his intelligence and ability to detect fleeting details in a blink, it will break him like nothing before. Who's with me on this?

Indeed Jukka had his second last concert with Nightwish at Wacken 2013., followed by his last concert at Mera Luna-Festival in Lower Saxony (Germany). During the recordings for the follow-up EFMB-album, he stepped back for his friend Kai Hahto from Wintersun band (FIN).

"blooming flower on a battlefield" what a great image to describe them!

Exellent reaction once again. It`s Kai from Wintersun on drums btw. Jukka stepped down before this Tour because of insomnia but he is around the band still. Greetings from Sweden

This is the best show opener of this Decade! ⛄👍

Again another amazing reaction from you, to again an amazing song from Nightwish, thank you Eric!! Bye

Nightwish army UK popping in for another great reaction, dont forget I WANT MY TEARS BACK Buenos Aries for the most fun on stage.

A song I recommend you listen to privately is Nightwish's Angels Fall First. It was off their first album and it is without doubt the song (out of all songs I've ever heard) that most represents my grief after my brother died. I spend some time on the anniversary listening and just letting myself weep.

As usual, great reaction and insight. I really appreciate your perspective diving into these songs. I don't think I have much to add about the reaction itself to what others have already said, so I'll touch on something else. With regards to Nightwish songs that may hit you in ways you'd at least like to be prepared for, you'll probably want to ready yourself if you listen to How's the Heart, Poet and the Pendulum (particularly the third and fifth movements, although the fourth will hit in its own way), While Your Lips Are Still Red, Turn Loose the Mermaids, The Crow, the Owl, and the Dove, and probably Rest Calm. Additionally, you seem to be moved by music in ways I tend to be as well, so based on my own experiences, you'll probably want to at least have tissues handy for The Greatest Show on Earth (I personally am moved to tears every single time during the last minute or two), Élan, Our Decades in the Sun, Edema Ruh, Harvest, Procession, and the last movement of All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World, Ad Astra (although the entire piece is incredibly moving). Finally, whether you try to do some sort of reaction/live stream somewhere or just watch it on your own, I suggest going into Imaginaerum (the film) prepared for an emotional response. While I can't truly know what might hit you emotionally in a way you were hinting at, such as how High Hopes did, those are my best guesses. Not all of those are common songs for reactions, but I'm pretty sure I've seen most of them requested in this or other comment sections, so I felt it was worth including their mention. It's also entirely possible you'll find some other song I didn't name hits you in just the way you'd prefer to avoid, at least without preparation; I apologize for my inability to warn you! Just know that we're all here ready to offer our support as you continue your Nightwish journey, tears, heartbreak, and all.

You make me feel prevalaged to be aloud to follow your journey with Nightwish !!! THANK YOU ! Much Love to you and Ukraine 🌻🌻🌻💙💛💙

This was the first album written with floor as the singer love nightwish God bless

Could be the wine, but I have to watch this a few times. You are a real pontiff of our goddess🤓👸

Recommended from this same concert: the song that followed this one, "Yours Is An Empty Hope" (you'll hear something new from Floor!) and "7 Days To The Wolves", another that builds and becomes relentless. Also, Tuomas not only composes fantastic, intricate music and wrote the lyrics for a science textbook, he did it in a foreign language!

Hi Eric, it was the first song you have reacted to, Tuomas has written for her 😊. I think you have now an idea what kind of masterpiece "The Greatest Show on Earth" will be. The whole evolution in 22 min. Brilliant 😂

Your the David attenborou of science and emotion of music. Especially nightwish. Most wordy people don't have your overall insight. Thank you

Powerful and emotional performance.

A fantastic opener to any concert, but how many bands could follow it well with any other song, they go into Yours is an Empty Hope which has a power and vitriole to it that drives hard, then slow it down with Ever Dream, for me thats it, you won Nightwish, I'm Yours. very few bands in the world can do it with such mastery and make you feel fantastic, I have watched the BlueRay many times and never think this is a bit slow or I could be doing something else, I am captivated until the end then I realise its 3am again and over 2 hours have passed in an instant

Science…. Wait until you get to Greatest show on earth. Hopefully Tampere version.

Another great reaction Eric! We really do point out so many things that others never catch or point out. And YESSS Another reminder that The Poet and the Pendulum is still waiting to get you...at least at the right show now...lol. All love brother!

As "Dark chest of wonders" in Wacken 2013, this is one super energetic opener. Both great! The entire album is kinda a science lesson. Can't wait for you to react to "The greatest show on Earth" (when you do it please don't cut it short and if you can do the full Tampere version then the Wembley las minutes as a bonus). Congrats on 7k btw... cheers from Argentina!

Shudder indeed. They got a London crowd to clap over their heads.

I can’t wait till you react to the big ones The Poet and the Pendulum and The greatest show on Earth, of course only after you did some research to both compositions😌 Any idea?

Just subscribed Eric, another great response. Nightwish isn't just a show, it is an experience. Floor commands but doesn't take away from the band. Each member is a phenomenal musician that blends and meshes together to nail every performance. Tuomas is a genius and that duel with Emppu was stunning. Thanks for your insight. Cheers, Rich

She walks out like a damn BOSS !!!

Thx for another great reaction Eric...Everything taken into account, for me, this must be 1 of the best openers to a show by any band...EVER!

Really enjoyed your analysis of this great song - I was at that concert and it was the biggest emotional roller-coaster Nightwish (any other band) have ever given me. I have been following / seen Floor since her After Forever days - and I have never experienced her so "overwhelming" - Tuomas had literally armed her, and given her free, to use all of her incredible inner powers and strength of emotions, feelings and passion. I must say that The Decades concerts (attended 3 different) all were close to this concert - but only close. And that let me to a request!! Instead of asking you for one of the big ones - I humbly will ask you to react to an old Nightwish song - but from the Buenos Aires 2018 (Decades Tour) a song that are very very rare in all Reactor Channels - and I can't figure out why - because it always makes me feel so happy and "light" in my mind. It's not really complexed - but still it's Nightwish - and Floor's version simply spellbinds me in light and bright thoughts. It's the song "Deep Silent Complete" - and I simply don't know why it doesn't affect others positively and makes them happy. It's just Floor using her power!! Greetings from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍 💪 🤘 🤘 🤘 Here is the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aP5YhYzZmwc.html