VOCAL COACH REACTS - NIGHTWISH - The Poet And The Pendulum 

Thank you so much for 50k my lovely people

Don't you EVER apologize for being a nerd, wear it as a badge of honor.

Can we give a credit to the pianist... In fact that Toumas is the songwriter of all those Masterpieces... WE CAN!

This song was wrote by Tuomas Holopainen (Keyboard & Composer) after the band got rid of there 1st singer and he was so depressed he committed on stage suicide instead of real life . The last part where she is sitting with Emppu & Marco that verse was words said to him by his mother & father in real life, & at the very end Emmpu & Marco stand next to Tuomas for support .Nightwish fans are very sensitive about this song . now the Greatest Show on Earth should be your next reaction by them it shows Floor's skills even more

Floors "operatic" part was originally sung by the same boy soprano who sang the first part. Anette, who was the original singer of this piece couldn't sing that part. When Floor became a member of the band she told Tuomas she could sing them both. Tuomas kept the intro but let Floor sing the "Pacific" part. And it's not the same boy that does the spoken word as the one who sings. But they're from the same choir. This is a five part piece. "The white lands of Empathica" The boy soprano. The name is a reference to one of the places is Stephen Kings Dark Tower series of books. "Home" Tuomas describes the reasons for his depression: "A widowed writer" He lost his musical "Wife". his muse. "A poet without a rime" He got writers block "The pacific" "Under the same pale moon that chose you" If I remember correct Tuomas, Tarja and Emppu had a night timebarbecue at a lake in Finland when they decided to form Nightwish. "Dark passion play" Describes how fans and the press treated him "Mother and Father" The words Floor sing is words his mother told him in real life. Notice too that the first thing you hear, besides the whispers, is "The end" and the last words is "The beginning". The end of an era and the start of something new.

"high hopes" from Pink Floyd and cover from Nightwish (Marco singing)

If you accept, I would like to suggest, Nightwish - Storytime . Floor Jansen had a magical performance !!

I still get emotional over this song every damn time! Embrace it - it's the power to move us that signifies great art.

"Lullaby after a tragedy". What a perfect way of describing the ending! :)

I love when people embrace their nerdiness and I enjoyed the Lotr references.

Seen nightwish when Floor had just started. They played this song. Not a dry eye in the place. Everyone knows this is Tuomas metaphorical suicide. The genius of Tuomas. If you listen to the talking part. When you hear "have three minutes to live". It's three minutes running time. Till you see the pendulum drop an the throat slash. It guts me every time I see Tuomas sing along. Can't wait to she your reaction to "Yours is a Empty Hope" live at Wembley. Floor has a deep surprise for you in the chorus.

Two singers, same version; "Shallow" sung both Lady Gaga and Floor Jansen

Fun Fact about this song: When the line with "3 minutes" comes, it starts a countdown. exactly 3 minutes later you hear a blade fall. Serious Fact: Tuomas wrote this song instead of commiting suicide after suffering from having Tarja kicked out of the band. The song is filld with pictures of him passing or passed away. I think it's been his parents who got him through the worst, so he dedicated a part of the song to them. Tuomas always has a tough time performing this song. That's why the guys gather with him: to give him suport and check if he's alright.

Now the next step is "The Greatest Show On Earth"....live at Tempere of course. 😉

“Almost like a lullaby after a tragedy” I never heard it or seen it like that, but damn girl, you are spot on. Love your reactions. It is always a delight to hear and watch you. Take care of yourself, you are way too precious. Stay safe.

This song and its performance is my Nightwish Magnum Opus. Understanding the deep emotional significance this song has for Tuomas combined with the bands perfect accompaniment and Floor's range and stunning vocals makes this unforgettable. By now, Floor has so many jaw dropping performances but this one combines power with a tenderness that is just mesmerizing.

In a nutshell....Tuomas the keyboardist had to fire the original singer and everyone blamed him and he caught all the grief so this song is him committing musical suicide because he was in a bad way!!! Doing the lyric version helps you get a better feel

"Mother and Father" is the part that never fails to bring a tear to my eye

Shallow by Lady Gaga and by Floor Jansen!

Tuomas refers to himself as a “child” or a “dead boy” in some of his songs, so that’s the symbolism of having a boy sing (and narrate).

Wonderful reaction, love your analysis, insight and knowledge. Doesn't hurt that you have an extremely likeable personality. Pleeeeeease do more Nightwish, may I humbly ask you to do The Greatest Show on Earth, live from Tampere. It will blow your mind. Thanks again for an amazing reaction.

Saw them live 5 times in Stuttgart (all singers, seeing them grow from a small gig in 2005 to the 15000 people concerts they do these days in Europe (last one in 2018). Looking forward to the next one in 2021. At least I got to see Marko's and Floor's solo shows this year.

So, I think you would be really impressed to react to Nightwish's The Islander. That song features Marko singing lead. It absolutely showcases his clean vocals and ability to be a lead singer (which he actually was with his other band). I really recommend reacting to BOTH the official music video and the live version at Tampere. The music video will give you the visual story behind the song, and the live version will spin an entirely different dynamic. If you want to be emotionally shredded, you won't find too many songs better than this one. Bring a whole box of tissues with you and get ready to hear a completely different side to Nightwish.

Nightwish is a masterful experience in every title, just as it is an experience of listening to Mozart for those who love classical music, and besides, Tuomas is for me the current equivalent of Mozart, c he is a composition genius. Nightwish was already a huge band in Tarja's time, and there thanks to Floor "Xena" Jansen, they have become essential. Floor is an absolutely gorgeous woman and a monumental singer. ps: you are also amazingly beautiful, I love your face.

One song 2 singers/bands Easy: Floor Jansen - Shallow from the show Beste Zangers

One consistent part of Katrinka's reactions: she seems to *adore* music and a good performance just gets to her in all the fun ways. ...I'm not complaining in the least.

It is not a common music, is like a kind of Theater, which plays deeply in the soul ... It is something beyond the imaginary... Congrats from Brazil...

I was there and I still can't get over those emotions , truly a night to remember

Don't apologize for being a nerd, never!!! We love nerds!!!

"Can we give some credit to the pianist?" well you should give like A LOT of credit to him... HE is that song, he is the song writer, he did it all in that song and I guess "almost" all songs of Nightwish he is the mastermind of Nightwish.

this song is a virtual suicide letter from Tuomas and there is another beautiful song "dead boy's poem" from the 2018 concert in buenos aires, beautifully sung by Floor as always, which is his musical testament. but now it's time for the band's third best performance: "the greatest show on earth" from the 2015 concert in tampere.

Disturbed "Sound of Silence" and Henk Poort (Bete Zangers 2019) version - Henk is a dutch Opera Singer, member of the 3 Baritones and was the Phantom in Holland. He learnt distortion in about 2 hours and sang this song to Floor Jansen when it was her turn to be the guest for the night on the couch. Great show and format 2019 is still my favourite season.

Since you mentioned songs performed by two different people I must mention Floor covering Shallow (the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper song) on the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. It would be interesting to see you check it out and to compare the versions.

High Hopes by Nightwish covering Pink Floyd, with Marco as lead singer.Fantastic!✌️✌️🇨🇦

"I'm such a nerd" all the guys fall in love..

try this two: "Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem - Live In Buenos Aires 2018" and the Pink Floyd's cover with Marko as lead singer: "high hopes". so so so so so so so good ;) !

I see the Nightwish Army has reached you; more then 200 reactions in a couple of hours!

I saw them a few years ago live and Floor was amazing and the concert was epic!

Thank you for a wonderful video!!! And yes, I've been to a Nightwish concert. It was the last show I got to go to with someone who was close enough to be my other half since we met in high school. She passed away a little over a year ago and that concert was one of our best times together. Yes, this is a deeply emotional song, but there's one that's a little longer that you need to see. It's also super emotional, but in the opposite direction! The Greatest Show on Earth is all about the history of the universe and evolution and how awesome it is that each of us has defied insane odds to actually be born as who we are :-) Check out the version live in Tampere 2015 and you'll lose yourself in the song in a wonderful way ;-) Thanks again and have a fantastic night!!!

Yes. Everytime I was at a NW concert I was in tears!!!!! I had the luck to see all the 3 singers live and Floor was.... oh my God. Beyond everything!!!!

You be how ever you want to be - makes the reaction even more entertaining!

I loved your reaction to this beautiful and heartbreaking song. No singer I’ve heard delivers raw emotion like Floor can. I have seen them live once, while they were on their “Endless Forms Most Beautiful” tour. Honestly I cried almost the whole performance. Between it being my first time seeing my favourite band live and Floor being herself, I was a mess. 😂❤️

Genesis- land of confusion Disturbed -land of confustion

You swing all you want Kat! It’s music it’s suppose to make us move and feel. Great reaction! 💕

Great reaction and analysis, plus it was really fun to see you enjoying things! And as a bonus, you are adorable!

Like this one, "The Greatest Show on Earth" Has a theme to it.. It's about the start of the solar system and the evolution of the Earth, and towards the end, mans struggle with the environment. Hence, the readings of Dawkins. This is not a spoiler because it helps to know the underlying theme so you can better understand as you follow along with the performance. When you do the song, 'The Greatest Show on Earth", I suggest the Tampere live version.. Simply because it's outside and the production is much grandeur..

**Claps excitedly** Excellent reaction! I love the Lord of the Rings analogy and you noticed so many interesting and essential elements in the song which is not easy considering how complex it is. I can't wait until you go back to the cookie jar for another metal reaction. I'm hope you get fully healthy soon so you can sing along with your own beautiful voice. Best wishes! 🔥🎸🤘

Never ever apologize for being a nerd! Its a wonderful thing! Your analyses was absolutely amazing, and there really is nobody that can compose a song quite the way Tuomas. The clear emotions that ran through you, showing on your face throughout the performance just really made this that much more special.

Never apologise for being a nerd!

Now for 2 singers one song you'll have to do "Alone" both Heart's version and After Forever(Floor Jansen) cover

you really have to hold back the tears at that point! gets me every time!

I was smiling to myself when you were talking about the refrain at the beginning and I was thinking to myself, this is a 14 minutes songs from Tuomas, there is no refrain, chorus, verse or bridge, there is no typical structure here. 😉 Also if you love story telling I would strongly recommend Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires 2018.

Finally...someone else who got that "Lotr-feeling" :))))) so i`m not the only one

Gets you in the feels. Awesome song and Floor is amazing.

Opening Section : Lead boy soprano: Guy Elliott; later on spoken part about Tuomas erased text: is 2nd boy soprano: Tom Williams, both courtesy of the Reigate St Mary's Choir School

Really enjoyed your reaction. Very insightful and understanding of Thomas’ genius in song writing and composing and Floor’s amazing talent and delivery. I’m a 55 yr old man in Florida and thought Bruce Springsteen was the best musical poet I had ever heard. Tuomas is hands down the best musical poet, songwriter, composer of all time that I have ever heard - no one comes close. I only discovered Nightwish a year ago and am so disappointed and sad I had not known about them before now. Floor is a stage general warrior goddess and has the best voice, range and stage presence I have ever heard or seen. Marco, Empuu, Troy, Kai, Juka - all amazing musicians and among the best ever in their talent and knowing what each song requires and then delivering perfection. Love your references to Lord of the Rings!

One of the best reactions to this song ive seen to date. I love how you understood the what the song was about without having researched it before hand.

Thank you Katriinka for this fantastic reaction to this masterpiece.

You should do Ayreon, it is like a rock musical, every song has at least 4 diferent singers in it... try star of syrrah live or garden of emotions live ;)

Yessssssssssss you beautiful person ..💖💖💖..this will be awesome.. highs and lows..tears and laughter...🖤🖤🖤

Another great video. Congratulations on 50K!

That was one of my favorite reactions and analysis to this performance! Thank you. I never fail to tear up during this song. If you want to hear Marko singing insanely beautifully, check out "The Islander" from Tampere or "While Your Lips are Still Red" from Wembley.

Thank you for a great reaction ❤️ think I saw a tear in your eyes..I've seen it hundreds of times and still got chills and tears..I saw this song live in Himos, Finland 2016...just amazing 👌

This was a delight to watch. Love reaction videos where people both enjoy what they see and know what they're talking about. Keep it up!

Love rewatching this, would love to see you come back to nightwish!

I've missed you. Great reaction/analysis as always. Thank you! ⛄💗

Loved your reaction, ❤️ really great ! Isn’t it amazing, that a horrible moment in life of Tuomas forces it’s way out of his heart into the world, while he hardly can play it life without entering the suicidal feelings overwhelming him, again. Then there is that incomparable vocal queen Floor, together with the other accomplices performing this cinematic piece of art. That is only surpassed by some other Nightwish compositions.

I cry every single time....so nice, so good...pure and real...🤘😷🥰

Must admit I usually well up listening to that masterpiece but I seemed to even more with you ,great and probably the best reaction to this song I have seen .

A fantastic reaction thank you. I don't think there is anyone that can listen to Nightwish songs and not have an emotional reaction. Can't wait for the next one.

I really like how you take a piece like this and analyze each part. I didn't even realize it was that long till I read your pinned comment. You take time to explain things in a way that people can understand. You have such a relaxed presence in your videos, they are a pleasure to watch. I enjoyed this Nightwish track a lot, they are complex, talented and very interesting. Thanks for sharing this, I hope you are feeling better, stay safe and take care.

Thank you for this , after long day at work great reaction great insight and beautiful emotions. Take care

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I watched this 2 years ago and I watched it tonight and I have to admit that yours is the most authentic reaction I have seen since then. And I've seen a lot...Thank you again...❤🧡

Hi Katriinka! Really enjoyed your reaction. I think I watched all your Nightwish reactions - all great by the way... I only just realised how beautiful you are!

This is Thuomos's most ambitious and emotional project. Compostion and arrangement wise. And Floor's perfect vocal interpretation. A symphonic metal masterpiece. Awesome reaction. YOU ROCK!

I've been binge watching your videos and love how you've embraced the metel fans, this track always hits me, a beautiful peace with alot of meaning. 💜 Keep up the amazing work and never apologise for being a nerd. 😂😎

This is a great reaction. Learning more about your talent. Love your hands.

Such a beautiful performance!

Fantastic reaction, loved seeing you sway to the music, it means the band has done its job well. Music is meant to move you. 💗

Well thank you Katriinka for that reaction, you made my day !! Can’t wait until TGSOE for some more sounds and visuals you will not ever forget . Btw I’ve seen many many Nightwish vids and I’m still waiting for an Orc to jump out lol 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

1- you are so beautiful 2- can i hug you 3- nighwish have the most beautiful structured songs full of emotions i ever felt Keep up the awesome work beautiful ❤️

There are many comments and I didn't read them all, but since your reaction was so emotional, I decided to comment as well. First, Floor has theatrical preparation and she takes great care in her makeup and wardrobe to contribute to her performance. So movements, gestures, and image in general contribute to the songs that she sings on stage. Second, other comments already mentioned to you the deep meaning that this song has for the composer, Tuomas. Those who know more say that the previous times of this song, he asked the sound team to cut the audio towards him, but this time he wanted to hear everything, so Emppu, the guitarist, approaches him in more than an opportunity to see how he is doing and, in the end, he receives the support of all his colleagues. Finally, Tuomas is very fond of film music and great composers of these have been references for him. Thank you for your beautiful reaction.

You may have just stolen my metal heart. I have never enjoyed listening to a poet and pendulum reaction as much as now. Good information and i like to see how you actually get emotionally involved. Keep it up!

I love coming back to this reaction, this song is easily one of my favourites

Great reaction video! Thank you very much for this. And by the way: your sweater is really sweet :>

bloody good review/reaction that!! well done!

Your admiration alone give me chills (-: superb reaction

Hi Katriinka, thanks for your reaction. You held the fortress of your composure for an admirably long time. I myself also am afraid of crumbling walls, like those of Helm's Deep. References can be the most precise in describing elusive- or overpowering experiences, so no problem!

I have seen them live twice, both times with Floor as the singer in small venues in Alabama and Georgia, USA. I must say they put on an equally epic show in small venues and it was truly an amazing experience both times :)

almost everything is said here already, love your reaction and analyzis. but i seriously fell in love with that smiling dog picture after your excuse at 5:19

Been waiting for you to do this song for a while Thank you so much Kat as always your the best :) You didn't just let us dip into the cookie jar but gave us the whole jar :D us nooblet trinkies get treated to much but I am not complaining :D Keep up the awesome work and I hope your health get better :heart:

Turning up the volume is always step one.

Love this channel!

Thankyou for this reaction it was great, love this song.

Wonderful reaction Katriinka, never apologize for being a nerd. We know you're a nerd and love you because of it.

Great reaction...one of my favourite Nightwish songs...even I get emotional sometimes too.

I love watching emotional reactions. It is a shared experience to be sure.

Thank you for taking me on this emotional rollercoaster, couldn't have asked for a better company.

Really liked your analysis! And I think you are right about the roles of Marco and Floor in the song - Marco has the second person story teller role, and Floor is singing more from the first person. Tuomas is really an exceptionally good songwriter and composer. So glad he decided to commit suicide in song form, rather than in real life! Their most recent album is a double cd release, where the second cd is a half an hour mostly classical music piece - it is wonderful, and really shows Tuomas' composer chops. I hope some fantasy movie director will notice his talent and we'll hear Nightwish music in some great movie in the future. The 30+ minute classical piece is called "All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World", and there's a great fan made video for it (Which, I hear, Tuomas himself approves of). It may not be something to react to for a vocal coach, but if you want to spend a really enjoyable half an hour on your own, here's the link to the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RnOdQ5WNZJk.html It'll also give you an idea of what Tuomas is capable of. It is wonderful.