VOCAL COACH REACTS | FLOOR JANSEN + HENK POORT Phantom of the Opera (Beste Zangers) 

Julia : "This is the grittiest phantom I've ever heard." Marco : "Hold my beer."

The whole "beste Zangers Show" shows so much of Floors skill... you could fill a evening with reactions...

Hell yeah, Floor looks proud at Henk's distortion/gritt. Before Beste Zangers, he had never distorted his voice like this as he is a trained opera singer, and adding distortion in your voice as an opera singer is simply not done. He learned how to do that specifically for Floor because of their mutual appreciation and respect. For Henk, Floor sang Vilja Lied from the operette Die Lustige Witwe (HIGHLY recommend you watch this one too). In return, Henk sang The Sound of Silence -- the Disturbed version (also HIGHLY recommend you watch this!) for Floor. Specially for this, he learned to distort his voice because it meant a lot to Floor. That was the first time ever he sang a song with distortion. This, the Phantom of the Opera, was the second time. The version of this song is a nod to Nightwish's version of the Phantom in which Marko sings with Tarja (wonderful version as well, you should watch this even if you don't want to react to it), and well ... you've heard what Marko sounds like. Great reaction, as always and keep the Floor reactions coming. We Nightwish fans can not get enough of them. Really, we can't get enough. It's like a drug. We always come back for more ;) Please, give us our fix!

I've only heard one more gritty phantom than Henk, and that is Marko Hietala. Nightwish has done a version of Phantom of the opera with their former singer Tarja Tuurunen :) If you like a gritty phantom, I'd recommend you to check it out, it is fantastic as well :) I loved this, I watched Floor and Henk sing this when the show aired and I was just blown away, I just love them they are amazing

Henk was one of the singers Floor looked up to as a child after seeing him in Phantom of the Opera. Henk did the rasp as a nod to Floor, who he is a fan of, which must be an amazing feeling for Floor. He has also been a guest in a couple concerts. I would argue this is a rendition of the Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera which was done way back with Tarja who was Nightwish's first singer 20 years ago. The original with Tarja and Marco is amazing.

Do you feel the rush with that D6? I certainly do. Hope you enjoyed :) Just one point to clarify in case it was a touch confusing: Legit is a singing style in musical theatre. There are two branches of the Legit singing style, Contemporary and Traditional. Both are essentially a modified classical sound however the traditional will be closer to classical with the Contemporary still using some classical elements but a lot more speech quality and other contemporary sounds. Also, big whoops on my part. I accidentally said that Sierra was the original Christine at 10:02. I meant that Sierra had played it in the actual show not that she was the very first Christine ever. Sarah Brightman is the original Christine, Sierra is just my favourite who has performed in the actual musical. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.

"This is what you've done to me, Nightwish fans" don't even try to call that a complaint

Hey Julia, you just made it to Dutch television! Parts of this reaction video were used in a tv-show where Henk and Floor appeared as guests, talking about what their participation in Beste Zangers (and more particularly the Phantom duet) brought them both professionally and as friends.

LOL “Floorless, ill see myself out” good and cheesy. All of those Beste Zangers performances were good but Villa Lied is incredible

Last year we learned that Henk also has a metal side, he seems to love it and wanted to perform with Nightwish during the concert in the Netherlands.. but then covid changed the world. Floor has been a fan of Henk for a long time, you can see her fangirling when Henks sings the Desturbed version of The Sound Of Silence for Floor. Greets from the Netherlands.

No wonder you get Nightwishy vibes, since this version follows more Tuomas's arrangment than the original arrangment. And Henk's grittyness is a nod to forementioned version. Love your work and your personality, keep up the good work!

This lady is amazing, I actually discovered her with your reaction to Valley of the queens, and thanks for that ! She is fascinating.

if COVID hadn't happen, Floor and Henk would be performing this live with the rest of the Nightwish members later this year. That would be epic beyond words. Too bad.

I've seen this video so many times and it still gets me. Two masters of the craft with so much chemistry. I would love to see them do more duets together.

If the music reindition is reminding you of nightwish well that's actually because they use the version that Nightwish did of the Phantom of the Opera back in Tarja's era ;p you should check their live version at "End of an Era" Marco is sensational !!!

This is definitely one of the best reactions to this phantom performance I've seen even if it was your second time around.💕I think their chemistry is partly why this version is so exciting. I just love it. Thank you Julia!

Henk must have loved his duet. Floor’s so great that he can go really big and she meets him there, ensuring he never goes over the top.

And now, in her Amsterdam shows with Nightwish a few weeks ago, she holds that D6 for 12 seconds. I'm convinced when she had her surgery for breast cancer recently that they fitted her with an extra lung.

Omg, I just love your reactions! I like your editing (well done caption Julia), pauses (not too many, great timing and a little rewind), comments (detailed but interesting even for a noob) and enthusiasm! Kinda crushing 😍 actually, vulnerable to such a smile and that accent 😘!

I am so happy you enjoyed this, and picked up on the sheer joy and fun this was for them too. Thanks for explaining and showing(singing) what you ment. Be safe, love from Holland 🇳🇱🤟

The whole Beste Zangers show performances from Floor were awesome. She sings in German, Dutch, English and Spanish in different ones. Spectacular! BTW, there are versions out there where they have the commentary before and after (with subtitles as it was all in Dutch) where you get more context for each song choice. Oh, and Floor replied with a simple "Good morning!" to one of my comments yesterday. Made my day! /fanboy

Floor is the literal swiss army knife of vocals. She can do it all. God i love her so much.

Another wonderful reaction video Julia! I love your passion and knowledge for singing. I'm not a singer myself, but I enjoy your break down of what's happening technically. One of the many things I love about Floor is her ability to share the stage with people. She never overpowers her fellow singers or band mates, everything is in concert with and for the music and each other. She's such a selfless, wonderful, and talented human being.

Hello Julia!! Again, great, great reaction and analysis. One thing that always amazes me is how professional Floor is and how well she flows with whomever she is singing. Much love from Spain! :)

9:42 I was at the first Nightwish concert in Amsterdam a week and a half ago. They sang Phantom (Henk was there as well, she promised him during Beste Zangers) and she held it for a whooping 11 seconds 😎 Saw them perform it live twice now (first time was during Floor's solo tour just before covid hit) and this song just blows up the venue when the first chords hit!

„Sing for me my angel of music” and I’m getting goosebumps because I know what’s about to happen. I love this so much

I loved this reaction because you go straight to the point on the pauses and put some notes in between unlike other reactions I’ve seen where they take like 5 minutes to explain a little thing and kinda ruin everything, so thanks! You gained a subscriber!

Another great reaction/analysis! I love the stylistic choice Floor made with the "Draw back in fear" line -- making the "back" more speechy and putting it behind the beat. You're the first reactor I can remember who commented on how great an effect that makes. I also liked that you brought up the onsets at the end which almost nobody even mentions. Great attention to detail!

Floor totally fangirling about getting to sing with Henk is the most adorable and wholesome thing I've seen for weeks. She's so into the moment. It's glorious.

I’m so glad you found Beste Zangers. Great analysis.

Thanks for your insightful commentary and sharing your emotions along side with us. I loved hearing you sing there in the end too- beautiful voice also! Have a great weekend!

OMG Finally you granted my request thank you so very much and I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did when i first saw this video

5:10 - Floor smiling at her audience being already ecstatic, fully well knowing what's yet to come. Possibly thinking "wait for it, my little padawans".

Thank you Julia! I was kinda sad at the beginning about not being a first reaction video, but i follow your channel most to hear your thoughts about Floor's voice, the tecnical side of her voice and how she does everything, so immediately when the song starts i became so very happy about your reaction and vocal explanation! Thank you Julia! We need more of this soo, Can you please react to "Nightwish - Storytime live at Wacken 2013" and "Nightwish - Your's is an empty Hope live at Wembley 2015"? You will be surprised by her and what more she can do!!! She hasn't show to your all of her voice tricks and sides! eheh! Cheers!

Love your videos. Your honest without being brutal. Your skills are evident in every video you do. Keep up the fantastic work!

I love your sweet and precise critiques about the singers we all love. You specifically make it very joyful for me. Thank you ✨🌹✨

"She's Floorless" I legit just spit coffee on my keyboard. Good one!

Gosh what a performance! Henk's feeling of menace is just astounding. I would definitely watch reactions to other Phantoms of the Opera :)

I have watched this clip soooo many times and I still get goosebumps on goosebumps on goosebumps. Ridiculously good.

Subbed! I love the way you use text on screen instead of constant interruptions. You are friendly, articulate and passionate. Found my new fav Vocal Coach Reacts series :)

They're actually using the (D6 and Rock growl) arrangement that Nightwish used in the Tarja era. Edit: Regular reactors are usually directed to Everdream in short order, but vocal coaches never are, and so never hear the *super human belt-fest* that is Floor in the second half of that song. Julia, please be the first coach to do Nightwish's Everdream (Wacken 2013) ❤

Ohh you are just spot on - again. And I believe you aldo are looking forward to experience The Phantom - performed by Nightwish AND Henk Port. There will come 2 shows in The Netherlands with Henk as a guest star - he asked Floor if that was a possibility before the did this gig in Beste Zangers - and Floor of said YESS. And you are just so spot on in your evaluation of this duet here - it is Floor's and Henk's own version - and it deserves it's own place in the long row of Phantom versions - because it is their own - not a copy Thank you 👌 🤘 🤘 🤘

I've listened to so many vocal coaches on so many songs, but you are so far the best! Your analasys of voices is so descriptive, even for me who's a newbie. I'm just beginning to analize (spelling?) songs, and the way you do it helps me alot! Keep up the good work. Love your videos.

every time I've ever seen this I get tingles all down my back! never gets old. Thanks for the reaction.

Hey, Julia (The Amazing Aussie) Being a native New Yorker, I love the shirt!!! (live in Illinois now). Gr8 reaction!! Luv your analysis as usual. You're the Queen of reactors, just as our Floor is the Queen of NW! Look 4ward to your collab with Chase. Regards to 🇦🇺 from 🇺🇸!!! Peace and good health. 😊😄😁 PS: gr8 singing!!!

I mean after this all Nightwish fans we want the Phantom of the Opera return to the Nightwish setlist 😁 Floor and Marco together : perfect 🙌

Julia thanks for doing this twice because you had time to really tell us what is happening in this wonderful song! I do miss your original reaction when you first heard Floor and Henk perform! You continue to be one of my favorite reactors. And I cannot wait for your next reaction!!! Admirer from the U.S. :)

The chemistry between them originates from her childhood memories when she watched him perform. And now they sing as if the heaven comes down. Amazing every time. Keep it up. Love to look at you to. 👍🏻

You could watch every performance of floor on this show and be amazed. She sings in 4 different languages and at least 4 different genre . Also worth checking out Henk's version of sound of silence, and Emma's version of a song Floor wrote herself about her mother called Strong.

I've always been surprised by the control that Floor has in her voice and how she goes from one style to another without problems. if you see the version of Nightwish you will not regret by far what I love most about that video is Marco's voice 🤘

This is cool. Your reaction is great and it lead me to this awesome version. I would not have found this without this channel. Thank you

Not to forget it is not a production of concert proportions, it is a public TV show with all 7 episodes (1 for each singer and one with 2 duets each) shot in 3-4 days, not spectacular but since most songs of the 7 they do are out of their comfort zone/genre, I can imagine it is not a walk in the park. And they had to hurry this last song since they are in a tent that was leaking because of a storm (you can see the dripping at the start).

You should also look at henk poort sound of silence in beste zangers 2019

I mean, Nightwish has a cover of Phantom on the End of an Era live show with their first singer Tarja with the bassist Marco being even a grittier ghost than this ;)

I loved this again, just tge perfect way you explain everithing, and let us understand mutch more about the way they sing. Thank you, i hope you will react on all Floors songs from this show

Thank you so much for your reactions and insight! I love how excited you get and your notes! Please keep doing what you’re doing. I wanted to recommend Eivör’s “falling free” live. She’s a folklore singer from the Faroe Islands , and her voice is magical as well. Please please please give it a go, you won’t regret it. I can’t wait to hear your reaction to it. 🙏🏽

Hi Julia great reaction as always! few things about this this is the nightwish version of phantom they're covering here so the key changes and all that is because of that so this is a cover of a cover if you may. Hank using that gritty voice and distortion is something he has done to honor Floor. He first did this in his song that he sang for Floor and its completely new to him as he is classically trained and distortion is a sin! many people already said this but you should check out his version of sound of silence he sang for Floor! and the last piece as others said again there is one gritty phantom out there that perfectly captures what phantom is really like if the story wasn't a musical... yes Marko Hietala... by far my favorite phantom of all!! he really nails the soul of phantom you better go watch the nightwish cover!

Great reaction, thank's! I really hope you will react to Floor singing "Shallow" from the same show. Her version is pure magic.

Agreed - Marko as Phantom - amazing. Also check out Tommy Johansson from Sabaton's version (if you haven't already) - he sings both parts! Phenomenal.

Your expressions when watching this is insane Julia! It's so great to watch someone thoroughly enjoy good music :D

Henk is one of Floors biggest idols and inspirations she has looked up to her whole life. So the pride on her face is legit and heartfelt a Dream Come true for her

This metal version is a masterpiece, kudos to the Marcel Fisser band!

Wow! And she sings! (Julia) 👏👏 first time hearing you (ok, I admit, I haven’t seen all of your videos (yet)), another great reaction, what to say about Floor? Nothing but enjoying every song of her.... Your honest delivery of sensations and joy is such a great thing to watch....thanks, Julia, 👍 thumbs up again. Greetings from Chile to the other side of my world 👋 keep it coming, girl! 😊

Another excellent reaction from you . You explain things so well even a tone deaf old guy like myself can understand what you mean . looking forward to lots more reactions form you . All the ones i'v seen you do so far have been 100% . Thank you for the time and energy you put into your channel . stay safe .

D6 for eight seconds. And I remember how amazed you were during "The Greatest Show on Earth" when she spiked a series of G5s during the final "we were here" section. It's worth repeating. Most singers sing what they can. Floor sings what she wants!

The reason you’re hearing Nightwish vibes from this performance may be because the band is using the arrangement Nightwish made for their version of the Phantom of the Opera. ;) They also have a live performance of it on RU-vid. Sang by their original singer, Tarja Turunen. Marko plays the Phantom so, if you’re in for an even grittier (and sinister) take on the Phantom, that performance is a must to react to.

It is well worth watching the full episodes (with English subtitles) for the stories that go with the songs, it’s a brilliant show. The comments from the other singers after this performance, for one!

It's always a joy to hear your reacting.🤩😉

You should really check out Nightwish's cover of Pink Floyd's "high hopes". Marko sings it and gives you a true feel for his singing ability.

Henk actually intentionally sang this in a Nightwish way just for Floor. This song in the show context was a wish from Floor to Henk. And I think it's amazing how he nails it even though it's not what he would usually do with his performance.

I've watched a lot of your vids, and ths is the one which gains you my sub :) you've shown me how amazing of a singer Floor is honestly ♥

Man, the summer that this show aired was just magic. It really brings me back to happier, simpler times watching this again 🥺

First of all, thanks for mentioning Sierra Boggess!!! I adore Floor with all my heart but Sierra's Christine is on another level! :) It has Nightwish vibes because this is the arrangement that Nightwish did for their 2002 album Century Child. That's why she starts an octave higher and with a classical tone and ends with a D6 instead of starting with a low musical theater tone and ending with an E6 like in the musical. And that's why Henk does that part of the song with distortion, because that's what Marko does.

Henk tried the gritty sound for the first time when singing a cover of the Sound of Silence, the Disturbed version. He said during that episode he was pretty nervous because it it just not the way he was taught to sing. I totally agree on Floor being a stage queen. However, I am quite prejudiced and lucky to have seen her on stage about 150 times in various settings. She is not the best opera singer, not the best rock singer, but she is up there, very versatile and knows exactly what she can and cannot do. She rarely has a bad evening. I have seen plenty of other singers too, and very very few are as consistent as Floor.

I've watched this a dozen times and I keep loving it more and more. My favorite parts are the first time he sings "inside your mind" and gets in her personal space, and Floor's reaction to it. and her reaction to his grittiness in "sing once again for me" which he apparently had never done prior to this performance.

Great reaction, i totally agree with you! This is the best version of the phantom ever( all is right, the singing,the expressions and ofcourse the 8 seconds high D at the end)

You should definitely watch all Floor's Beste Zangers performances. Also more Nightwish songs like: Ever dream, Storytime, Last ride of the day, Dark chest of wonders, I want my tears back, song of myself, nemo, she is my sin, romanticide (all from Wacken 2013 concert).

Phantom of the opera is not an opera Tarja: Hold my beer Grittiest phantom? Marko: Hold my beer. Nightwish vibes? Tuomas: Hold my arrangement.

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, there's always this unexpected burst of emotion once they get to the conclusion that just leaves me choked up and grinning like a maniac. It's a blessing to the ears.

It's a pleasure watching two people with phenomenal skillsets engage in an intimate performance. It's not 2-dimensional. It's a full-bodied, mind-blowing exposition of vocal art!

They did the nightwish version of the phantom of the opera (by the way one of the most viewed and acclaimed versions on RU-vid of this song ) Floor told henk that he need to see the live Nightwish's version and he was clearly surprised. you should check it 👍 Marco's voice there is just amazing 🤘

Check out the song Floor did on this show called "Que Se Siente". It's friggin amazing

Ghost Love Score and Phantom Of The Opera were my introduction to Floor. I raved about her for weeks to my friends. This new singer. How had I never heard her or heard of her? She always blows me away.. and a wonderful person on top of that.. Glad you appreciate her also, Julia..

Your reactions are the best. Period! Thx for them. Austria sends peace

if you want classical Floor i would highly recommend looking at " Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl " its an old vid from back in 2013 no microphones or amps just her pure voice

Oh my dear your Floor/NW reactions! The meaniest Phantom is without a doubt Marko Hieatala in Nightwish version of Phantom of the Opera in End of an Era Show. Check that one out!

Still gives me so many goosebumps to listen to them 💕 the chemistry between them is great and kind of sensual

" I'll see myself out!" LOL ..Great reaction and breakdown as always!

You need something sweet now ,, Nightwish "Yours Is An Empty Hope ", Floor has a Suprice for you ! Wembley Arena !! Stay safe.

Nightwish (Tarja Turunen + Marko Tapani "Marco" Hietala) - The Phantom of The Opera Live ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I7WlqE6ETBI.html

One of the very few reaction videos which sound honest. I really enjoyed It.👍

I had never seen Phantom of the Opera but after seeing this performance 3 months ago, I sure did. It was amazing! Thank you for the video, reaction, and comments, fun as always. Don't know if anyone mentioned this, but Henk Poort was somewhat of an inspiration for Floor in singing opera and she has always been a huge fan of his. They did the song Nightwish style and for that reason Henk up the ante by putting in the gritty sound for Floor. 😊 I would like to recommend "Romanticide" (Wacken 2013) if you want to hear Floor slide on a note 3 octaves up in one breath. She is absolutely impressive! Thank you again for the video. Stay safe, and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘

If you want to be shocked, listen to a song by Floor's previous band. Revamp: Disdain (live version)

I'm sorry to put it as stronly as this but you HAVE TO react to Nightwish "Phantom of the Opera" version, Helsinki 2005. Tarja's operatic voice is very good for this song and Marko steels the show. Great chemistry between those too, great actig too. Elizabeth Zaroff a prominent opera singer, vocal coach and YT reactor listened to the Nightwish version to hear Tarja for the 1st time but was blown away by Marko's vocals. She loved Tarja too of course. I've been told that Andrew Loyd Webber himself liked the Nightwish rock version. Greetings from Helsinki Finland!

Thank you for mentioning Sierra Boggess! It widened my horizon in an instant! 🤗

Great singing, great acting and great reacting from you. Thank you!

Here for Floor ánd that great Australian accent 👌

This was the cover of the Nightwish cover with Marko and Tarja. Though I love this version, i think i like the Nightwish version more specifically because of Marko's menacing grit as the phantom. And he'll definitely impress you if you see if.

Waiting for this reaction. Oh Wow Julia. Well done. And a fine comment. Since this performance in "Beste Zangers" I am hooked to Floor. Until now not missed a day without her or Nightwish or your comment/channel. Thanx, with Love

Floor's solo opera performance from an earlier episode of same tv show is also a must to react to !! It's also a cover of one of Henk's past performances.