VOCAL COACH REACTS | NIGHTWISH The Poet and the Pendulum... magnificent AND humble?? 

i had the privilege of working stage crew for this show at Wembley Arena, the atmosphere of this song in person was unbelievable , also nice to see the video walls i built worked lol

I'm a 30 year old man and I swear to God I cry every time I hear part V of this song. No person should be able to control another's emotions like Floor does. It's surreal.

It's not just Floor who is so exceptional in this band. Every single one of them is pure class at what they do and Tuomas is pure genius for writing and arranging all this.

Tuomas is literally the most cinematic musician that I've ever heard. He could and maybe should have his pieces as full on film soundtracks. What an extraordinarily talented man he is

The Greatest Show on Earth live at Tempere next for the trilogy.

Holy wow. I feel like they should have a warning to keep all limbs inside the ride at all times. I got the goosebumps, the tummy tingles and the emotional turmoil from some simply stellar storytelling. Let me know how you found it! P.s the lyrical content got dark at times, this personally didn't bother me because I felt the way they introduced and explored those themes were within the dimension of the music around the lyric. Again, brilliant composition/arrangement.

I am a grown man of 55 and floor brings out so many emotions in me and never fails to bring me to tears from the sheer beauty of her voice. A singer like her only happens once every 1,000 years.

How many people can take one of the most painful periods in their life, and turn it into something as wonderful as this?

To give you a bit of background, Tuomas (the keyboardist and composer of all Nightwish Songs and Music) wrote this song after making the hard decision to fire Tarja (the original voacalist) from the band. He was so emotional about the whole situation that he had to kill himself in the song so he wouldn't do it in real life. The part where they kid vocals say "now I only have three minutes and counting" is the countdown for when Tuomas 'slices his neck' exactly three minutes after. It's an absolute emotional masterpiece.

I applaud you for your patience in analysing this song considering this is only your second Nightwish song and it's one of their complex ones. Respect sistah ❤

one thing we must remember, THIS IS THE BEST LIVE BAND EVER...........

This is not a song, this is a piece of art.

I really love how the vocal coaches/singers still get mesmerized, excited and are in awe with Floor's singing when they react to Nightwish. It's very contagious.

as Tyler wrote below, this piece was written by Tuomas to deal with the split up from her first vocalist and his life time friend Tarja Turunen. Originally it was sung by Nightwish's 2nd vocalist Anette Olzon. In this original version all high parts have been sung by a boy. When Floor joined and they decided to add this sometimes to their setlist again, they decided she could do those parts as well except that first part, which remained the original track. I very much appreciated that you also recognised the extraordinary songwriting of Tuomas and Floor's personality which you described just perfect. Great Reaction. many thanks

I’ve become convinced that Emppu and Marco have to go stand beside their friend because Floor has added more emotion than he ever foresaw with Annette, and they just need to make sure he is OK!

When marco brings his vocals in to support Floor at the end......amazing! Their voices are meant to be together

Boy I just never get tired of seeing people discover Nightwish. Great analysis.

Don't worry about Marco, he's been doing that since the 1980s.

“Search for beauty, find your shore. Try to save them all, bleed no more” INCREDIBLE

This song is so emotional for me. I ALWAYS cry in the end, after fourteen minuters of musical excellence... I LOVE THIS.

Well spotted, it was a young lad singing at the start and doing the voice over in the middle. You should listen to Marko singing “The Islander”, live from Tampere to get a good idea of his singing abilities.

Marco is a freaking awesome vocalist in his own right. People here are going to recommend "The Islander" and so on 100%. However I think "Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red" isn't recommended enough under Nightwish reactions. Kinda feels underrepresented and I don't know why that is. It's probably my favorite "Marco piece" of Nightwish.

The poetry starts with the first sung words "the end" and the last words "the beginning". Giving idea to the end of the darkness and pain and the death of the dark person inside toumas, and the beginning is the beginning of a new chapter and life,and thoughts. The most intense part of this song is actually hidden in the few seconds of darkness after the pendulum falls. This is an indication of not the death of toumas, but the death of the darkness in him. Man this is the GREATEST band of all time. Most talented musicians ever. Some might crucify me for it, but who is with me?

When I first heard this live performance, I cried at both part 3 and part 5 without even knowing why. The emotion, esspecially in part 3 was just oozing off of the whole performance. I even think I heard Floors voice hitch a tiny bit due to emotion in there. At around 'The ever free' lyric. At the whole 'Tuck me in-' and then those 3 sentences, that's where I started crying.. I looked up the background afterwards and was even more impressed that the emotion of such a heavy song for the band was conveyed exactly like that. After knowing the background, I started noticing stuff more. Like Floor watching Tuomas a couple of times, how Emmpu came to check on him somewhere in the beginning of the song, how his bandmates were all standing by Tuomas' side towards the end, Floor watching him again around that same time and also watched him first after she finished singing instead of the audience. Not to mention the emotion in her 'Thank you' at the very end..

Great reaction, believe me, even after 30 songs she will still surprise you... Can't wait to see so many songs... It's just the beginning... Wanna fun? I want my tears back from Buenos Aires... She and 20000 people dancing the whole music... Wanna opera? Shoemaker is unbelievable... Variety? Beste zengers presentations (4 languages and 6 song styles)... All Wacken 2013 performances are unforgetable... And for the last, the cherry on top - Greatest Show on Earth - The name says everything, last song of the concert with 25 minutes of pure magic... Yes, a song with 25 minutes after 2 hours singing... P.s.: For Marco vocals listen to Islander, just a guitar, him and an entire arena...

Nothing like hearing a fellow Aussie refer to a Nightwish chorus as a "banger" hahaha. Keep up the good work!

Now I really want to see Floor on stage say "Yoink, mine now!" to the audience...

THE BAND: “Hei, Floor, how much styles do you can sing?” FLOOR: “Yes....”

Floor completely stripped down: Hows the Heart - acoustic. It's just Floor, Troy, and a guitar

If you want to hear marco’s range try the nightwish cover of phantom of the opera. His range will floor you. 😉 it also has the original vocalist tarja.

Julia: "Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Whichever applies to you." Me: "Goodnight" 😂😂

People have already told about what the song is about, so when guitarists (Marco & Emppu) come near to Tuomas at the end of the song to show their support for him becomes meaningful and touches me deeply every time i watch this performance. Then Floor sings the last part and i cant ever see her because of tears.

This was a super - no, superb reaction of this masterpiece. And it's actually deeper when you listen to it again. In the speaking saying I have only 3 minutes and counting - and until he cuts his throat, exactly 3 minutes. And if you listen carefully, you can hear heatbeat in the background that stops. Talk about details!! And you are spot on with Floor and Nightwish - Nightwish are 6 people and they all shines on stage - this will be even more clear when you dive further into the magic of the Nightwish world. In the last part, it is Marco singing higher and lower as a background to Floor - Marco is a brilliant singer - brilliant. And they have actually a third singer as well, Troy, with a super soft voice. For now you should react to The Greatest Show on Earth, Tampere 2016 - which is the third of the 3 epic composition from Nightwish, and many (including me), consider this to be the best..!! DO please stay on it after the music stop, right to the end - the speaking is a very important part of the song /show (speaker is Richard Darking, the Scientist). And next reaction - The Islander, Tampere 2016 - Marco lead singer And then - either The Carpenter, Buenos Aires 2018 or Harvest from their new studio album - here is Troy the lead singer. And again - you are a completely talented and awesome reactor 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘👌💪 Just keep them coming 🤘 🤘 Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

I cry everytime I hear this song, just hits you in the feels.

This band and their musical experiences give me tears and goosebumps...

Julia!!! I have to say that your one of the best reactors I’ve seen! Your not only a great vocal coach but your attention to detail to the music masterpiece itself is greatly appreciated. I also get the impression that You personally can’t get enough of Nightwish and Floor”s cover of past songs!! Thank you!

Ask Floor "What singing tools do you have in your toolbox?", Floor: "Yes"

Great reaction, thank you! Really love how you get into the music. What I really love about Nightwish is the lack of egos on stage. They all do their part exactly how the song requires. The composition first, everything else supporting that. Floor understands the song, feels the song, and delivers that emotion to us listeners. She could belt higher, go into full operatic, she has the abilities to do so. Instead she chooses to make us live and feel the song. It's like she knows how to make someone cry, or scared, or mournful, or happy just with her voice. Same goes for all the other band members. They are willing to go out there, take no glory, but deliver the best possible performance, showing restraint where needed instead of getting bigger and louder. This is why us Nightwish fans have such strong emotional connection to this band. It is sincere and doesn't feel like an act or ego-boosting. That being said, you still haven't seen all Floor has to offer. For something completely different I recommend "Yours is an Empty Hope" live at Wembley (listen carefully, you'll know why, yes you can hear Floor at all times) and "Romanticide" from Wacken 2013. If you do those, you'll hear a bit more of the bassist Marko, who is also an accomplished vocalist. If you want a solo performance from him, I recommend "The Islander" from Tampere.

YES!!!!!!! Your face says it all. 😁Nightwish with Floor are SO FREAKIN GOOD!!

To view Floor in a different setting, she participated in the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers (Best Singers) which brought together some amazing singers to sing, to each other. No competition. It was very cool. They would interview each of them so you really can get a feel about just how humble Floor is. Each of the participants would be "in the hot seat" and the others would sing one song that meant something to that person. Floor sang in Dutch, English, Spanish, and German. It was an incredible series. Thank you for reacting to this.

It's official - you're one of us now, Julia. Welcome to The Nightwish Army! The look on your face when she hit the chorus the first time clearly said: "Girl-Crush!". Now you know why we call her "Goddess". And Tuomas deserves a seat alongside the world's greatest classical composers. We may have lost Morricone, but we still have Holopainen. ❤️

The one thing you will surely learn by listening to this band more is, they have absolutely no egos, they do what the music/song calls for, no care for belting, vocal runs, technical solos, etc. if it does not add or fit with the intention of the piece. If you like cinematic score style, I would suggest Dead Boy's Poem at Buenos Aires 2018 and of course the 20+ minutes monster that is The Greatest Show on Earth at Tampere 2015.

"Vocal strategies", she does that and Tuomas knows it. He challenges her every time. You can hear that on the new album Human Nature. "Can you manage a lot of words in a short time?" She: "Hold my beer!"

As someone else mentioned, I don't get tired of hearing new listeners react to Floor and Nightwish. It has been years since I have really had a song (or band ultimately) touch me like Nightwish does. Get choked up every time I hear her.

btw. in the end when Emppu and Marko goes to Tuomas , it's to support him , like gooood friends do !!.. Stay safe.

Aaaah your commentary on the composition (and not just the vocals) makes me so happy. Please do the Greatest Show on Earth, to complete the trifecta.

As a fellow Aussie I would like to pass you a totally non sleazy compliment ....... You are Beautiful !!!

The last part, Mother and Father, is based off of words from Tuomas's parents while he was struggling. It's extraordinary to see the way the band supports him with Floor's constant glances over while singing and Marko and Empuu standing with him. Tears every single time.

Yeah 5.30 in the morning in Austria and you doin nightwish !!! A good day! Thx for that i have waited so long!!! 🤘🤘🤘

For your second Nightwish song that was just about the best reaction/analysis I have seen. Great job all around. Your concluding analysis however had me jumping up and down shouting, finally, someone gets it! I have sat through untold vocal coach/ singer reactions and while they swoon over her techniques, not one “gets it”. Floor has had extensive training and while not self taught she is very much self directed. Over time she has developed a huge toy box of style and technique that rivals any of the other singers that the professionals use has their warhorses. The thing that makes her next level, that no one seems to notice is how humble she is. Along with the rest of the band she is there to to serve the music first and last. From any of them if it is not needed to present the story, emotion or enhance the fan experience it is just left out. It is one of the many reasons that Nightwish is so unique and puts her above the rest of the many talented vocalists working today.

Loved your analysis of Floor's humbleness (and tbh, every member of Nightwish is like this even though they are the master of their own trades, they are so humble and just serve the band and the music overall, nobody sticks out or overplays anything!), it is so true! She is immersed therefore we are immersed.

its hard to breathe listening to this .. breath taking .. the story is about the heartbreak of Tuomas over Tarja .. 'there is no good guy .. there is no bad guy .. there's only you and me . .and we just disagree' .. beautiful reaction Julia ... love this very much ..

Another epic cinematic event is Greatest Show on Earth live from Tampere when they played back home. Whenever you see Floor spinning her hair, they’ve called that the Dutch Windmill because she’s Dutch. Also any of the songs from the Wacken 2013 live concert are great and just as good of not better than studio especially with 82k screaming fans! I love your Nightwish reactions and how you know where to pause or limit that and place comments above the video so you enjoy it like us, keep up the great work and get better!

Life itself is THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. I can tell you that that Nightwish song is at a higher level of story telling since it's actually talking about evolution. Please react to the "live at Tampere" version and hold tight because is a hell of a ride!

I must credit you for YOUR performance as an analyst and a presence. It’s so refreshing to see someone immerse themselves so completely as most everyone is seeking a shared acceptance of the music we love. You, apart from exacting and genuinely invested dissections come across as someone quite special, a breath of fresh air and quite charming and intelligent. Thank you.

While waiting for your next reaction I have now watched through every single reaction video on your channel, some of them several times. I must say, I am in love with your reactions. They are so genuine! Please, please, PLEASE don't change and try to be an audience pleaser. Be you, be genuine and stay awesome! I also LOVE the caption parts in your videos!

We thought you did a great job with your reaction to GLS, but you blew us away with this one. Such a complex composition with all the dynamic changes and only your second Nightwish song, and you nailed it. We've watched dozens of reactions to this and you have easily eclipsed them all. We really got quite an education into Floor's abilities and Tuomas' composition. You obviously put some serious time and effort into editing your reaction with all you thoughtful comments and the Nightwish family of fans appreciate it very much. Really happy to have you on this ride with us. Stay safe and be well.

Another beautiful and personal reaction. Yes all those emotions come through for me also and it doesn't matter how many times I've watched and listened to any of the songs I still get them. I so looked forward to another reaction from you after Ghost Love Score and it was worth the wait. Thank You Julia, and once again I will look forward to the next one. I'm sure it's been recommended to react to The Greatest Show on Earth. There are so many more that are just waiting for you to react to. Enjoy the ride.

That is what I love about Nightwish, they are a unit, all together. You don't just go to a Nightwish concert... you experience Nightwish. You are taken from the physical world for 2 hours and transported to another place. Great analysis!

Really enjoyed this reaction Nightwish has been a part of my home for many years After hearing Christmas Truce with Floor at the end I am hoping 1 day we get a Nightwish Sabaton tour

Plz do more nightwish, my favorit is everdream, Peace from Austria

You say her toolbox...... It's infinite... Never-ending! Epica - sancta terra ft floor Jansen (retrospect version) Revamp - disdain (her writing....) Ayreon - valley of queens Beste zangers - shallow (Totally owning the song)

Please react to Floor's performances on "Beste Zangers 2019". She is just amazing and showed her true full potential there.

I discovered Nightwish about the same time that you did two years ago. I started with Shoemaker and then Ghost Love Score and I was hooked. I have watched hundreds of tracks of Nightwish and reactors since then. I just watched your first then two reactions to Nightwish from two years ago. It’s good to remember that first introduction to Nightwish. Thank you for all your great reactions please continue! Just as an aside, I am now 74 and never liked metal before hearing Nightwish. Now I am an addict:-)

Please please please react to Shoemaker!!!

Great review again, but OMG you are going to enjoy so much all of Floor's performances at "Beste Zangers" Can't wait for your reactions, you'll love it

I'm also amazed how she can let herself feel the song so much without breaking down in tears. I mean, it's about her 'brother' Tuomas' depression and suicidal thoughts. I cry and don't even know the man personally. lol

I have seen this band 4 times live (with Floor handling the vocals), and equally amazed and equally left in awe every single time. I have to admit, I think the reason I watch these videos, is that it is nice to see others sharing a common passion (there are not many Texans that listen to symphonic metal, especially at my age). but I will say that you hit the nail on the head as to why (in my opinion) Floor is the best fit for this band of those who have held the position: she is so comfortable letting the music be the center of attention.

Best song of all time. Most Nightwish fans would say "The Greatest Show on Earth" is the best, not me. The difference is that TGSOE is a great song about cience facts, this one is pure poetry about feelings and emotions and that makes it more difficult and complex. Above all, you can feel every note they are playing and every word she's singing.

The song was still quite emotional for Tuomas. I love the way how the guitarist Emppu at the beginning of the song and Emppu and Marco at the end of the song go to Tuomas to make sure he’s okay and how Floor looks at him tenderly after the song ends.

just found this video and i really gotta say respect for really trying to be professional when one can clearly see, that the music and lyrics are really getting to you 👍

Nice job, if you want to hear Marco sing without distortion I suggest "the Islander" live a very different style and type of song. Enjoy!!

Awesome! Been waiting for another one from you on Nightwish. Here we go!

Floors control and technique seem almost neverending. It's like her vocals never tire, they sound the same throughout their entire show. The Ghost Love Score footage you watched was over an hour into that set. She's superhuman.... And btw if you want a little more of a sample of Marco's pipes, I might suggest their live cover of Pink Floyd's High Hopes.

My dream is just you seeing them in "Romanticide" and "Yours is an Empty Hope".... The dynamic of Marko and Floor in these two songs will explode your ears.

Floor actually told Tuomas she could sing that first part but he decided to stay with the recording of the English choir boy. You'll notice they use a backtrack of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. It gives so much depth to their songs. Floor stated she was planning on being a biologist until she started puberty and found out she had that voice. She calls the band members her brothers and has even learned Finnish which supposedly is extremely difficult to learn.

Great analysis thanks! I always love the technical reactions to Floor's singing because it gives me a new appreciation for her and her skill. Each song on it's own only hints at the range she is capable of. Who actually knows exactly what she is capable of?, don't think we've seen all she can do yet and just when you think you've heard it all she'll do a different style or technique we haven't heard before. On the new album she embraced the technical side of vocals rather than power, most of the songs have very complex melodies with long lines that are all over the place note to note and yet she makes it sound easy (she admits it was anything but easy.) Shoemaker is a particular favourite of most people. If you want to see another side to her then Yours is an Empty Hope at Wembley is a good one or her earlier stuff with her previous band Revamp, Disdain is great! Nightwish's Magnum Opus is The Greatest show on Earth, over 20 minutes of musical eargasm and if you go for the Tampere show then you get the full spectacle. Really hope you do more Nightwish, if it's with Floor it'll never disappoint. Finally to really feel Floor passion, beauty and power, the stripped back acoustic How's the heart? and Nemo are exceptional. As is any of her Beste Zangers stuff from last year.

You want a different side to floors voice then listen to romanticide by nightwish. Alot more of a rock tone

I love Nightwish! This song, God, is so esthatic! I always like to point out a thing that barely nobody notices. When the "child" says "Now I have only 3 minutes and counting" (minute 6.56, original video) and then he says "he was found naked and dead" (minute 9.53, original video). He died exactly 3 minutes after! Everytime, GOBSMACKED!

Thank you, and consider her on a full show, lucky enough to see her many times, her voice has never not been there ❤ alway pure❤

You should react to: MARKO HIETALA - Isäni ääni (Official video) and MARKO HIETALA - Stones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Marko is a very versatile singer too.

"Yours Is An Empty Hope " !! "Ghost River" Floor Growls !.

I absolutely love your reactions, you look like you're just in the moment enjoying the show and you catch quite a few details a lot have missed.

I was at Wembley for this. Legit when they started playing it I turned to my mate and went 'Wait they're playing this?!?'. We got to see all three Nightwish epics, and til the day I day I will cherish that absolutely

I think you need to see " devil in the deep dark ocean" live in buenos airies

First of all you’re stunning. Secondly I love this reaction and analysis. You’re not pausing the video after every ten seconds so we all can enjoy the music. Also I like the way you put those little text so we can read and enjoy the performance at the same time

What impresses me it how Thomas gets the entire band member emotionally involved in every song. They are ALL there. All the way. Insane.

Very nice reaction again! Thank you. And I like how you use these writings and at the same time keep the flow of music constant.

5, 6 times I watched your reaction and everytime I hear more emotions in the song through you. And about the none existing ego vibes you mention, Floor totaly fits in the close group of friends Nightwish is nowadays.

beautiful song and certainly great reaction!

You really know your stuff! I've watched many reactions to this song but only one other has gone as in-depth as you. Well done and thank you for sharing your insights.

Floor had formal education in rock singing at the Dutch Rock Academy for a few years and later studied classical music and musical theater for 3-5 years at the university of Tilburg, NL. IT SHOWS, she is such a beast! She can also do really good death metal growling and screaming and her entire set of skills is just total madness. She's amazing! And matched to the crazy songwriting skills of this band it's just the best sound experience ever.

Very enjoyable. I like reactions from those that know what they’re talking about. If you do The Greatest Show on Earth (21 mins at Tampere) be advised it’s about the creation of the universe, creation of earth, first life, first humans and our ultimate demise. There is a Tampere video that contains lyrics and one that does not. 😄🤘

I will never understand why such artist are not crazy rich but the "Justin Bibers" of this world.

You are a pleasure to watch. Love your expression, intensity, and ability to communicate the music.

You was literally hanging on to her every note. Great to see and a great reaction. Epic song!

You are a gem! The adoration on you face is a joy to watch. Not only in this reaction but others, such as Yebba's My Mind , Diana (really long Russian name) and her contralto. I love your analysis and how taken you are by the music you engage in. I sometimes wonder if there's something wrong with me that my tears flow so much watching these amazing musicians share their gifts and then you validate that. No, there isn't.

This song is truly a masterpiece. I have been looking forward to see you react to this. Yet, I know that you’ve only scraped the surface of the deep well of Nightwish. I can’t wait to see your further reactions. Keep up the good work!

Great insight and I love the humility you described. Good job - please do more.

As I watched this again I remembered I have to thank you for not only for all your Nightwish reactions teaching me quiet a few things on what I am hearing but also for a word extension to my English vocabulary being “bamboozled” that was a new one for me, thank you. Your reactions are a pleasure to watch also due to your nonverbal communication about the things you are experiencing/hearing/seeing during your reactions. Thanks a million