REACTION to NIGHTWISH (Scaretale) 😱📖👌 

Only anette can sing this song. "squeeling pigs" line is AMAZING

All of the members of the band are amazing, BUT JUKKA JUST KILLS IT.

"Change my mind. Don't. Can't." That pretty much sums up Nightwish entirely in one statement.

I always thought this song felt really heavily Danny Elfman -inspired. About Emppu being one of the most selfless guitarists out there, can't help but agree. I read somewhere once that Emppu almost quit the band after the Wishmaster album (this was a period where the entire band came extremely close to breaking up, because their sudden success took a toll on them), because he felt like he couldn't contribute enough to the songwriting. Eventually he was told by his friend (might've actually been his guitar teacher, can't remember) to basically suck it up and was convinced that leaving the band would be a big mistake and something he'd regret for the rest of his life. I guess this guy must've really seen the success in the horizon for the band, and Emppu certainly must've taken those words to heart, because his loyalty to the band hasn't faltered since, and he's remained there through the thick and thin. Can't always be easy, cause he's basically there just as a piece of the puzzle, and hasn't necessarily got to fulfill all his dreams as a guitarist and musician. So yeah, the guy is definitely an extremely selfless musician. But also just a loyal friend you'd want to have your back. In fact, I believe he was the only person in the entire band who apparently never had a single problem with Tarja or Anette, either. That's saying something, considering they had problems even with management and touring staff.

This whole album is an amazing musical experience. Check out the movie made of this album, it is great.

“It’s like an evil circus.” Good guess, Chase! That is exactly what it’s about. You will understand when you watch the movie. 👍

My favorite Annette performance. The song is amazing and fits her in perfection.

This is one of my favourite ever songs from Nightwish. This album really struck that line between being metal and being theatrical. Anette and Marko don't just sing, they play different characters and the instruments compliment them incredibly.

It's definitely worth checking out some of Anette's studio work with Nightwish. It is her great misfortune to be forever compared with Tarja and Floor. If she had lived and worked entirely in the U.S., focusing on mainstream rock or pop, she would be considered a superstar. Next to her, most of the big American pop stars sound like hamsters.

I prefer the studio version of this song honestly. "Rest calm" and "Turn loose the mermaids" are also very good songs with Anette.

I fell in love with Nightwish with the original lineup, then I thought it was all over with all the drama after Tarja got fired, Well, now i'm in Paradise with Floor and the current lineup, but the Imaginaerum album is one of my favorite albums, Anette shines on that album and there are some songs including this one where only her voice it's what adds the magic and personality, like a feeling of belonging and that's just because of Annette (that "something" Tuomas does with every singer), the Imaginaerum movie is amazing as well!. Another great reaction and appreciation, greetings from Costa Rica! 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷

Great reaction! Next Anette song should be this performance: Nightwish - Slow Love Slow live Montreux Jazz Festival 2012 HQ

Awww, Chase, we love you too! The carnival/circus + Hocus Pocus mash-up vibe this song gives makes it one of my favorites, and it doesn't get enough love, in my opinion. Also, this is definitely an "Annette" song. Her performance is key to the feel of the song, and it's really hard to make it your own while still keeping that same essence of the song. Once you've had your fill of Imaginaerum reactions, whether you've cover the whole album with reactions or are just ready to take it all in at once, the film is absolutely the way to go. It adds a whole additional layer to the music that you just can't get with the songs by themselves.

You mentioned how Tuomas' keyboard playing is overlooked. He used to show it off more in the earlier albums. I recommend Gethsemane or Sacrement of Wilderness from the decades show, both from the 1999 album Oceanborn

The whole Imaginaerum album and this song is actually what got me into Nightwish. I knew of Nightwish before and liked a bunch of their songs, but I never got into an entire album of theirs before this one. Which is ironic considering how much I love Floor's and Tarja's vocals.

Please check out Meadows of Heaven studio version. It is a great song that doesn’t get enough love, IMO.

I'm not sure if they played it live, but "The Heart Asks Pleasure First" is my favorite song that Nightwish did with Annette! Definitely worth checking out even if it is just the studio version!

I love this reaction much more than other reacters have done. Awesome insight and you understand that Anette was singing more on the side of drama than showing off her technical abilities. If you want to see a video where Empuu shows off more personality, you should watch their cover of "Crazy Train" (I believe it's from a show in Montreal). It doesn't need to be a reaction or anything, but you should definitely give it a watch!

i started listening to nightwish during the anette era so i have always really liked her. she's also who was with the band when i saw them live, and she was great. "cadence of her last breath" is probably my favorite song written for her.

I love the playfulness, they transferred that perfectly into the live show. My favourite album from them too!

This is, in my opinion, Anette's best song. her voice is perfect for it. I think this is the one song from Anette that neither of the other singers would be able to do justice too.

Jukka is such a beast 😎 damn those drums..

My favorite Anette song is Amaranth. But yes, studio version is prefered.

At the end of 7 days to the wolwes live at Wembley Thomas Is so into that he headbang too, you must See that Performance is amazing

I was in this concert with my wife when we were expecting our third child. After a couple of songs there were a Fire alarm and all the audience was shown to Exit Doors, quite a Scaretale too. It was before this song. Anette is a good singer saw them with her couple of times. This is El Clasico!

I appreciate the theatrics of this song so much. It's just fun, man! Even if it's on your own time, I definitely think that you should check out Annette in other songs (Nightwish or in other projects) with her regular vocals. As others have noted, recorded is probably where you will hear her at her best. Just to give her a proper look at her baseline vocals. Happy Halloween! :)

I'm going to watch my "Imaginaerum" Blu-ray. Really in the mood for it now.

The comment "the song felt like an interlude itself" hit me because this is a concept/story album meant to be enjoyed start to finish and as an avid fan of it I do feel that every song is incomplete by itself but a perfect piece of the puzzle unfolding as you go. (This one is so much fun!) Thanks for the great analysis and insight, as always!

This and "Slow Love Slow" are the two songs that will always be Anette's, IMO.

Great reaction. Anette contributed her own thing to Nightwish and I love her period just as much as Tarja and Floor. They are all three so different I don't even understand why people would even start to compare or start half fanwars over them. It's ridiculous... Could you put Ayreon - The Eye of Ra on your "to react list" it's an amazing project ;)

Wow, this is the best performance of Anette I've seen do far. She did amazing job here

Oh god! I really LOVE YOU Chase! You're so impartial and interpretative of the songs! Im a Brazilian subscriber and ive been liking all the videos you do about them, and as fan of all 3 NW singers and their specialities, i loved that you in a split second got that they were both being cartoon-esque in their interpretations, a point a lot of other reactors didnt realize and criticized their weirdness! Anette get a lot of hate and I was really happy you had not any bad note a her! Chase, i want to be like you when i grow up!

Studio versions of Meadows of Heaven, Slow Love Slow, Eva and The Crow, The Owl, The Dove to hear Annette at her best. The Crow has a good Marco vocal performance, similar to While your lips are still red.

Some of the best Nightwish songs came from the Anette period. Specially as the Band has to carry more of the songs, specially live.

In my opinon, the creepy Choire, with Annette witchy Voice. And Marko as a host to come in a different Circus Perfect Halloween Song

Not sure why but Annette reminds me of Harley Quinn. This song makes a bit more sense in the Imaginaerum movie

Check out the documentary "Please learn the setlist in 48 hours" if you haven't already.

Before going to Slow love Slow I recommend Bye Bye Beautiful or Amarath oficial vídeo. Those are great well made video and you will understand the Annette era better.

Thats exactly what i love about Emppu, he never shows off or goes bananas even tho we all know that he can instead he does whatever the song needs. And the fact that he allways looks so happy on stage is just icing on the cake.

I get the vibe this song can be in a Tim Burton movie. But this song fits in perfectly with the Imaginarium album. It really is a great concept album that has a haunted carnival type sound. It’s one of my favorite albums

"Slow Love Slow" next please! 😊 You'll see a side of Nightwish you haven't seen before! 😉 Also here's the traditional friendly reminder to check out The Warning! 😊

I think this performance is easily one of the best ever what anette did in nightwish

Anette sounds better in studio imo. Would try songs like "Meadows of Heaven" or "Sahara".

"Where did she go?" You looked so disappointed! For The Heart I Once Had is one of my favorite Annette songs. Sadly there's no live recordings...

In movie this song is played in "evil circus".

Great reaction again bro, legit this is THE Anette song, take into account this song is from an album that Tuomas wrote for a movie that they produced, which is great by the way, and this one is about a creepy scary circus, other Anette's song is "Slow, Love, Slow" really good one, again great reaction!

This is one song that fits very well to Annette, and she does good job sounding lik a witch - even better than Floor. As we all know, performances Annette singing live was far from other two singers, but she had her moments. If you wish to check out completely other kind of song - also when compared to anything else Nightwish has ever done, check Slow Love Slow live in Montreaux. Annette actually sounds good in that one I think.

Recently re-listened to Dark Passion Play after years... I have more of an appreciation for Annette now than I used to.

NO. You're dressed up as Hugo Boss model here instead of ginger vampire and I'm disappointed lol.Happy Halloween, mate 🎃

I absolutely mean this as a compliment, and I don't know if it has already been said, but Chase, you are the Bob Ross of music reaction videos. I love your technical breakdown and subdued demeanor. Just keep doing what you're doing.

Considered by many to be the pinnacle of Annette's live performances with NW ... honestly, Slow Love Slow gives her a bit more chances to shine with what she has.

Sweet Lord, I forgot how much I love this song! So brilliant! And Anette just shines in it. One of my absolute favourites from her time with them! So much fun! And just look at them, how much fun they all had on stage! :D Great reaction, I love it when you have so much fun with these! It is really informative, thank you for your hard work, sir! :)

The 'heroic' part is very similar to the intro of Last Ride Of The Day

When I first discovered Nightwish, I was just beginning to learn how to play a keyboard. Tuomas is a HUGE inspiration for me and I agree, not enough people talk about how much of a genius he is when it comes to the mastery of his instrument and the placement of it in the songs. For me, the keyboard pretty much ties the threads of every Nightwish song. It's always there and my ears are always searching that one sound that guides me through whatever he composed. It's like an invite to glimpse at his creation process, at the soul of every song. I have no idea how much that makes sense, it's very hard for me to put it in words.

You need to now watch storytime as it is part of this work and you can hear Annette better. Nice reaction!

This is one of NW's most under rated songs. It's definitely top 5 for me. This is one of those rare moments where the song sounds better on the studio version, but still good.

This song is crazy. And it was so much fun to see you try and make sense out of it. I really think that it is impossible. 👻

Really need to do the official video of Storytime with Annette on vocals.

This song is fun and have evil carnival feel. I think that Annette was her best in soft and melodic songs. If you want hear her more recommend Meadows of heaven, Turn loose Mermaids or live: Slow Love Slow, live Montreux Jazz Festival 2012. Unfortunately there is no much high quality videos live with Anette.

The bride will cook you EAT YOU! Love this song Great reaction Chase i always feel really calm after watching you so thank you 😊

I didn't think this would ever happen but I actually watched a full NW video with Annette in it for the very first time. Not about to hate, not at all, she's great and she was necessary for the evolution of NW. Thank you very much for making this fun for me. Much love and have a good time ❤️

You can just buy a ticket to a Nightwish concert close to Tuomas and just look at him behind his keyboards doing his own whole show :) so much worth it...he is just not standing behind there...look at The Phantom Of The Opera in Milano Italy 2004 or 2005, he can barely stand behind the keyboards...

They really know how to put on a show

I would love to see you, tankthetech and julia do a 3 way collaboration. Tank for the gear expertise, your technical knowledge and julia for voice.... you all bring your own interesting perspective and it would be awesome to hear all your inputs in one reaction

The song is a great headbanging hit. Jukka Nevalainen and Annete slay!

This one is SPICY and I love every second of it! 😹😈

It’s crazy that it makes you think of an evil circus cuz it’s literally written for an evil circus scene!

For more Anette, I recommend official music video for Amaranth. ;)

One thing I don't think I've ever seen mentioned is how much influence there is from Danny Elfman in the creepy-circus chord progression during the Marco interlude. That is a classic Elfman sound and it was an absolutely brilliant choice for that part of the song by Tuomas.

i wonder if Anette Olzon missed her calling by not getting into musical theatre. Her best performances were arguably in Scaretale and Slow, Love, Slow. The vocal lines aren't particularly difficult, but the personality she put into them was through the roof.

Amazing, Chase! It is very awesome to see you getting into the songs.

Master Passion Greed next, please! It's something totally different from Nightwish, but still being somewhat familiar.. But just slightly. So angry, heavy and in your face. Magnificent one.

I am so glad I found Julia as a reactionist, because she led me to your channel. You have an ear and brain to decipher instrumentation like I have not seen before...so, kudos!!And I do so enjoy the joint reactions you and Julia do together. More please!

Sorry I missed the premiere, but, you know, Thumbs Up for Chase! Anette walks off stage and Tuomas just busts out a polka. I love this song, it's such a "Wtf?" song. Anette is well suited to the theatrical nature of this song. Her best song with Nightwish (imo) is "Eva," but there's not a video for it. This is "Eva" from the official Nightwish YT channel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KyB3w1ANk2A.html

Your technical comments are so helpful to those of us who like this music but have no technical knowledge. When you like it and then know why you like it, it opens up a whole new world of how to enjoy this music! Thanks for opening up a whole new world of ways to enjoy Nightwish!

I think that you could really enjoy theathers of the dimension from xandria.

Check out the lyric video REST CALM with Anette. She is freaking amazing on that song.

I just love watching your reactions so much. You're so into this, and so expressive, it makes your reactions among the very most enjoyable around, hands down. Thank you especially for those Saturdays, absolutely love that part of the weekend! :D

Imaginaerum is also the name of the film the band wrote and produced and goddamn it is a hella good film. Amazing acting, effects, storytelling, emotions. It is definetely worth the watch and yeah... it is completely with music from the album and the songs just really make sense when seen with the movie-scenes. Bonus: you will get to see the evil circus 👁👄👁

I swear, Jukka must have some of the best legs in the business.

Sometimes you want to give more than one like to a videobut you can't... damn My facorit nightwish song. Cause it is painting pictures in your head like I never experienced before.

I think it's a shame that Nightwish never did a proper DVD with Anette. She had her moments. But I guess Anette is at her best on studio versions of songs such as Meadows Of Heaven and Turn Loose The Mermaids. They represent a completely different side of Nightwish and they're actually my personal favorites from her era.

Shadow of intent-Malediction!!

Piia Linqvist is right. The album is fantastic and the movie is captivating! I always imagined Harley Quinn singing this. It's just the type of mind scrambled, chaotic, calculated thing that would be in a mind like that. Annette really shines in this song. Probably my favorite song with her.

Make sure to watch the Imaginaerum movie Nightwish put out in 2012. Surprise, the music is incredible.

Chase just wanted to say hi and thank you for your reactions I'm a new subscriber and I had stopped listening to music and have been listening to podcasts but when I saw you doing reactions I was intrigued. Your analysis sparked my interest and introduced me to nightwish. A band that is all of the things I love to listen to from the symphony to thick guitar riffs amazing drum beats to the fantastic vocals. I've also loved your other videos which has opened me up to more bands I have never heard of and I love it so thank you for getting music back in my system.

Thank you again for great reaction! I was at this concert, it was epic af. 🤘🏻😁

"Those feet had their coffee that morning..." Hilarious Chase! 🤣🤘🤣🤘🤣 But seriously, the energy in this song is out of this world... 😎🤘

I think it''s time for a gentle one: "Slow Love Slow live Montreux Jazz Festival 2012 HQ" (with Anette of course). Looking forward to the next saturday, no matter which song you'll choose. Stay healthy

Anette-my lovers witch!!Check to album Imaginarium)

The whole album is fantastic and for sure one of their very, very best. And an album that is absolutely most effective when listened to cover to cover. A beautiful ride, ending up in the extended album version of Song of myself including a beautiful spoken piece, followed by the final track, the instrumental Imaginaerum... pure bliss. So consider something specisl for that whole album. Perhaps a review, after having first reacted to the "main" songs on the album? As for Anette at her own best, her first album, Dark Passion Play, has some "less metal" songs that display how beautifully she is able to sing.

It may be very difficult to get any more Halloween than this

Nothing's creepier than abandoned Amusement park rides and Music Boxes ! Haha haha !!! Happy Halloween 💀 ! In America, THIS holiday is more over the top than Christmas ! Anyway, Love the Reaction...as always ! Lots of fun to start my Saturday morning !

10TH MAN DOWN? Live In Buenos Aires 2018 You will definitely like this song!

Chase you need to react to the Last ride of the Day in wacken 2013!!!

Happy Nightwish-een! Thanks for this today!

your reaction is, as always, one of the best parts of my week. I learn a lot every time you drop, and I appreciate you man. Plus, Nightwish is mandatory for my emotional health haha 🤘

Jukka is a complete showman in this one.

I love Emppu so much!

I'm here for those 'squeaaaaaling PIGS'