Vocal Coach reacts to Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean by Nightwish 

Hey everyone! Just a little note to thank you all for watching the video, I had a lot of fun with this one, discovering an old song from Nightwish brought to life! Thanks for suggesting it to me! I always apreciate your requests and suggestions! As a side note, I’ve wanted to react to Slaying the Dreamer (which is one of my very favorite, I actually have a cover of it on my channel) but it came out too late and I was already exhausted, so it’ll probably have to be only when I come back from Canada in mid-december! Next song I have planned is Somewhere feat. Anneke which will be out on Tuesday!!! See you guys there!!

It's not only you ... I didn't care so much for this song until I heard it performed live by Floor for the first time in Paris. I was just blown away by her performance, stage presence, using her voice in so many different ways. She litteraly owns this song !

Floor's interpretation of this song is fascinating because she uses sooooo many vocal colour changes so close together. At several points in the song she is shifting tone placements every couple of words, most noticeably in her first two verses. It's one of the most interesting tools she's added to her vocal arsenal in the last couple of years. Also, once you mentioned it, I totally get the Phantom analogy with this song, structurally.

I agree! After all these years I have just finally realized that I love this song! I have never paid really attention to it because I found it to "noisy" and difficult to follow... but Floor just raised it to another level. This is theatrical music.

I was the same as you about this song, this performance fully changed it for me! Floor just takes this one to new heights!

It vibes like phantom because this song is on the verge of musical theater

She's Like Magic!

*'She looks like she is grounded in that floor.'* You could say she is one with the Floor.

I actually royally loved this song back when the album was just released. I met Wilska, the man that sang the original male vocals, a couple of times and I just couldn't imagine this song without him, and Tarja of course. But Marko and Floor did such an amazing job on the vocals and the song just has a whole new shine. ❤

I feel the same. I fell in love with this song ONLY with Floor 💕

I agree. It feels very musical theater, and it's awesome.

You pretty much said it all. This version with Floor is considerably better.

I am loving the re works on the old songs they all killed this the energy is superb I Love what Floor has done to re energise and the fact Thoumas chose the ones they enjoyed what they played on this tour it shows!! Love the reaction i always thought this song was good but this is just superb :-)

It's not just you Elvann. I feel it as well. I love when Marco does the masculine evil entity and Floor does the feminine oppressed or defiant part. It gives a feeling of musical theater to the song which once again brings it to life and gives it an epic quality. Floor is donning her Valkyrie /Wonder Woman outfit and at the end when the lights project from the floor in a V pattern, it looks like she is about to take to flight. Arms outstretched and hands in a fist. Beautiful and powerful charisma and stage presence all at the same time. She really understands imagery and body positioning. Just as you stated during the long vocal sequence. Floor really accentuates and owns the moment! You gotta love it! I know I do! Thanks for the song. I will check it out and give you some feedback later. Again beautifully done lovely Elvann.

🐬🐬🐬 Face it Floor makes everything better period !!!!

Hihi Floor is not like as a Valkiriey,,she is the Queen of all VALKYRIES...❤🤗👍

People have to remember that when Nightwish first started, Tarja's accent was very thick, so some people found it very difficult to understand some of the songs.

I find myself in total agreement with you. Floor brought this song to life! Loved your comments - very acute.

Like Rubin said on Beste Zangers .... Floor Jasen makes everything better 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

To be honest I usually skip the original song when it comes up in rotation but this one I’ve seen a couple dozen times! Great reaction !

They released a new "Oldie"today Slaying the Dreamer, great song, please react to it. :) BTW You reacted the same as i did, i didn't care much for the song back then, but now its one of my favorites same goes for Slaying the Dreamer. Great reaction and what you said is what i thought about unclear, i have that with alot of Tarja songs

Floor grounded to the floor, what an expression! Thank you Little My, it was a fresh reaction.

Taking the stage? No. She owns it. And no one is ever taking her spot.

"Grounded in that ... Floor". ;) I mean it fits doesn't it? floored, florgasm and now this, it's like destiny gave her the perfect name for what she does.

It used to be one of my least favourite Nightwish songs too. I love it now.

"Is it just me?" No, definitely not! I've pretty much felt the same like you about this song and Floors awesome rendition! Yeah, it has a Phantom of the opera vibe, and as always, Floor makes this to HER song... everything she touches turns out into a musical jewel! And every reaction you do, desr Elvann, is a jewel too:-)

Just like you, this song wasn't got my attention before. But after I saw their live version with current band member, they stole my attention to the song. Thanks for your nice reaction and opinion to this one 👍

Good choice it is a verry good performance.

Decades Tour brought back a lot of songs back on the set list 👀

T was cool but to me Floor is arguably the best front woman in the business! She has it all! Her stage presence is extraordinary!! Her talent second to none!❤️

all the members of nightwish are super relaxed and laid back. I met them a few years back. :)

I just come from Floor Instagram page and see slaying the dreamer. I am very honest devil & the deep dark ocean and slaying the dreamer aren't not my favs Nightwish songs,but the way Floor used her vocal range,how she tells the story of the song ,her stage precense ..is just amazing . Is not about if she would sing the songs like Tarja,because Floor wouldn't never do that. she knows exactly how owns the songs . and I respect that so much 🙌🤘❤️

Let's add another title for her: Floor The Reviver.

We hear the Vibe Elvann. It's the Vibe of awesomeness.

The 2018 tour was all about digging into the past and playing old stuff, mostly Tarja era material.

8:48 Yeah. The same vibe ;) Thanks for the vid!

What a song , and That Last note she sings is really stunning zo beautifull

The Decades album and tour was a great idea as they had so much back catalog that had not been touched for so long. Also interesting in this song was that it was from before Marco's time as well so only Tuomas and Emmpu were original to this.

Floor is the BEST!!!!

Let's give Marko some major love. For me, he's such a huge upgrade on the original male vocals and combined with Floor it's just a sublime combination bringing new life to Tuomas' song(s).

Everything with Floor is better!! Floor is a Goddess period and can sing anything. I Love all those who critique her yet couldn't even hold a candle to her versatility...

Marko in a funny set up, had just gotten through dryly talking about a "love story." He then offers them "this nice little piece." Tuomas chose songs for "Decades" that he felt represented the essence of the band during the different time periods. So it was more of a "retrospective" as opposed to a Greatest Hits collection. Plus I'm sure he wanted to have really great video versions of many of these songs.

I've watched a lot of reactions but definitely yours are my favourite ones!

Great reaction. I enjoyed their live performance so much with this one 👍

Great reaction. Their live stage performance always makes every songs are enjoyable to watch.

Nice one, I've been waiting for your reaction to this one. Their performance with this song was perfect imo and make me loved the song more.

OK so I’m way late on this, but this was one of my favorite songs from before. And this is another example of how much better this band is now and I always feel like I have to apologize for saying that because I have loved everything they’ve done. They are just so good now. And still so “Nightwishie”.

Honestly, this was one of the songs that first caught my attention with Nightwish on Oceanborn. I love Marko's voice but prefer the original male vocal on this track. they've added orchestral tracks on this live version which I appreciate alot. Love everything that Floor does but on my end, the studio version is a classic. Merci pour ta revue.

Well, it seems Oceanborn is really underrated even by Nightwish fans. I mean, I think it's their best album and it's perfect just how it sounds. And I'm not even an old school fan.

I just love getting "lost" in your thinking!

''She looks like she's grounded in that floor'' - Floor is floored

Another great reaction, I love it when you name appears in my notifications. You brighten my day. You keep metioning learning Nightwish Songs when you were in a group. Is there any videos of your singing with your group? Would love to see them. Once again keep up the good work and brining you own kind of thoughts on the music. Thanks again.

I watched a ton of fancam videos from Decades, and this song became my absolute favourite, even though it wasn't on my radar before

Another amazing reaction. Love how excited you get about the music! I agree that It does have a phantom vibe in terms of how Marco and Floor playing opposing parts. I love this performance. You get lost in pretty much all that Nightwish do. I wasn’t a fan before Floor joined. She has brought something magical to the band and you can tell that they all have so much fun together and work as a unit. Floor doesn’t just sing.... she breathes life into all she does. The sustained notes in the middle.... perfection!

I really enjoyed this new version with Floor. Esoecially when i saw them live here in Finland in Lahti with Tapio Wilska singing the male vocals. Always liked this song. ❤️

I'd love to hear your version!

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 Sweet!! And Glad you made it to Canada safely!! Enjoyed this!! 😊🤘🤘

Add on...add on...i also love how Floor ''plays'' with her voice during this song...shes good at that...and does it in most songs...just wanted to say this...sorry for this second responce (i'm also on or in the discord groep btw...^^ just saying ^^) 😁😁

Nightwish live performance always enjoyable to watch, even for the 'old' song that wasn't got my attention before suddenly became one of my favorite.

Floor has a way of taking any song and make it her own. She has a wonderfully unique versatility.

Cool reaction and comments, tks for that, if you like to do something that floor is in but you never heard before try Ayreon - everybody dies live... it is like a metal musical lol think you will love it

Hey, I've been checking a couple of your videos now and got the impression of a "through and through" nightwish lover. Then you said Devil didn't ring any particular bells - big shock. Then, I realized this was your first time hearing this version and... you came around to this song about the same way I did when I saw this live the first time, so, welcome. Also - yes. Classic Nightwish. I suggest you take a deep dive into the "Oceanborn" album, because that is where that 'classic nightwish' sound was first established, then further built upon in "Once". It's nice to see someone be as moved by Nightwish as I am, so thank you for that!!

Great reaction to NIGHTWISH and Floor and Marco. They both compliment one another with great vocals. Thank you.

Great song!

This is Marko's show. Tarja or Floor... Marko's voice, and way of singing is brilliant. Nightwish' number 1 singer.

Last verse feels soooooo good!

While I gave up on having a favorite Nightwish song, I like them all. A Floor version of a song also sung by Tarja or Anette, is my favorite. Long live Nightwish.

You are Great.

A tease. They're just wetting our apetite for the new album. In the best way. You are right, Elvann, they use the tension of two very emotive voices, one male, one female to get straight to your deepest feelings, right past your filters. Floor made the best partner for Marko in this too.

What you said makes a lot of sense about being able to understand the song being a central focal point of your ability to enjoy it. It's like with any other form of art legibility is very much required. If I look at a painting and I can't "read" it, or it doesn't speak to me some way, how can I like it? I've been a huge Nightwish fan for about 16 years now, and Oceanborn is one of my favorite albums, but I also agree that hearing this version gives this song a new clarity. It's like the difference in seeing a video on VHS, then seeing it in 4K bluray.

I like more floor's version too. In original i really cant understand about what song is.

They did this at last year's Wacken so not a surprise for me but I love Floor singing this.

Great reaction. I've had almost the same opinion about the song before and with this performance where Floor, Marco, and Kai made the difference, the song looks more interesting with some theatrical stuff, I loved that.

Same feeling ...I don't like this song very much before 🤣 but now I love it . today slaying the dreamer was released but I recommend to you see the video on Floor Instagram page the quality and sounds is a lot better than the official video from nuclear 🤣❤️

Hello Elvann! At first i would say i like all of your Nightwish reactions, i also like most of your NW covers , you are also a very good singer! Respect! I think this song "Devil & the deep dark ozean" is one of the most difficult songs to sing and play live! But Floor, Marko and also whole band make e great job like ever! All two great singers, but Floor is out from this World, for me she is at our time the best and most skilled and trained female singer with an inctedible range, abilitys, and her voice! I love her voice si much! I don't hear "Ghost Love Score" maybe about 1-2-3 Months and if i heard that song than again i got goosebumps, i became tears in my eyes and i feel if i heared that song my first time! I don't know what it is, i think it's at most her voice, i love her voice! Here i have 2 songs from Nightwish for you to react if you want: "Wy Walden" and "Weak Fantasy", this two songs are from the "Tampere Conzert" in 2015! I hope you see and read that, and i also hope i see 1 or all 2 rections from you about that 2 songs! The best wishes to you and Greetings from Vienna🇦🇹Austria! 🖤 Stay safe! (I'm really sorry if i wrote some mistakes, my english isn't the best.... shame on me..... 😉)

The voice is important to me too which is why I love Tony Kakko. Tony can make you headbang to Blood or cry with Tallulah. His duet with Marko at Rock in Rio hits you in so many feels with The Islander. 2 guys who can get headbanging or crying.

I really love how you say that the song is much clearer; I wholeheartedly agree. It's less messy, and the dynamics stand out more prominently. I really like the song by itself, but I don't listen to it that very often. The song has always been very emotional, but the confusing mixture and veil over the song from the studio version never did it justice. I also see your point about the Phantom of the Opera vibe, I have never thought about it, but it's there for sure. The dark, male (devil) voice/character tempting the innocent, female voice culminating in her refusal of the devil ("Leave me be, leave me be."). A great catch! :)

You are such an EXCELLENT reactor !!!! WOW ! Your knowledge of Nightwish, your professionalism and your 'groupie' attitude, all of this makes you an almost perfect reactor. I just subscribed. By the way, are you aware that your accent is very close to the French Canadian one (I mean it as a compliment, since I am one) ? But you seems to live in the North of Europe. Peace to you, and long live your channel. Both as reactor and as artist.

The magnificent Floor 🙏😊👍

Currently my favorite Nightwish song. I tried listening to the original, and nope. Lol

Floor mange to make all of the songs most beautiful and the reason I think is the huge range of her voice!

I agree! The studio albums all sound kind of muddy, and plus they just seem to form an amazing catalyst with the audience and that makes the live recordings so much better.

EVERY Nightwish song has a Phantom of the Opera vibe! lol I think Andrew Lloyd Webber is the spiritual father of Nightwish with his fusion of heavy modern music in his famous musical title song. Elvann. You make sense. Don't worry about it. Keep your insights coming.

Wot no amulet??!! 😱 At least the Magic Mug and the Harp of Doom were there. 👍🤟

In this song the devil and the siren, the evil vs the good, a theme that permeates a lot of Tuomas' compositions. You would hope the band has polished and improved a 20 year old song and your reaction is sincere and honest, the reasons to keep coming back. Well done.

This song is SCREAMING for Kai Hahto drum cam version :)

Hi! That small change you highlighted is what made me love Floor's version for this and some others rather than Tarja's... I agree with you totally!!

You are absolutely right by saying it sounds like Nightwish. They have a style, rhythm, and just a feel, I'd be able to recognize a song anytime, anywhere not knowing beforehand it's them. You don't just listen to them, you feel them. Oh, and yes, it has a Phantom vibe. I've always had a weak spot for the Phantom of the Opera, so wholeheartedly agreed!

I used to love this golden oldie, actually. And Floor has handled it so spectacularly well. Oh, what i'd give to hear Floor and Marco bring back "Beauty and the Beast", i think it would be so spectacular. Oh, and Pharaoh Sails to Orion, too! I'd totally adore getting a Floor take on that one...

Thank you for being a nice person.

This song is really spicy - OH MY DAYS! 👀

Elvann,i like you comments and a like you,so keep going.TSeppo in Finland

Love your reaction videos! I have to agree at times I had that issue with Tarja no matter how much I loved to hear her sing. Floor, for me at least, has pardon the pun revamped Nightwish for me. Especially with the clarity in her voice and pronunciation.

Love this song too... Love the way they make this song ''alive''. And ofcourse...i love Floor (its a dutch thing haha..). Also love your reactions (specialy about Nightwish ofcourse) 🎶💞🎶💞💖 Would be great to see ''yours is an empty hope'' again...(i love to see Floor growl) 😁😁 (or did you do that one already? Hmm guess i should check it first...silly me haha) 😅😅 Keep up those great reactions...i love to watch them/you ☺️🤗😁

You are right,,hallo😎marco and floor linke with henk in the phantom

Yes. I also was thinking about phantom of the opera straight away. But like Phantom on steroids.

I'm agree with you. There are many songs that I guess they sound better with the tone and vocal technique from Tarja, such as Nemo, Slaying the Dreamer, She is my Sin and others. But most of the classics and oldies songs I like much better with Floor's voice and her arrangements, just like this song, or romanticide, and the annete's era songs. At least, I admire a lot both of them, and I´m so happy to watch a new strong Nightwish with this lady in their vocals

the original version of this song terrified me the first time i heard it. i've only listened to few newer Nightwish songs at that point (DPP and Once), and going from new to old was really something. I thought it was black metal at first haha. but yea the old version had this very low, almost growly male vocal which sounded terrifying (i was not exposed to death metal at that point), coupled with tarja's high pitched "wailing".. man i remember not including this song in my playlists lol. years later after listening to a lot of tristania and trail of tears, this song became one of my favourite nightwish songs. when floor first joined the band this song and slaying the dreamer were the two songs that i really wanted to hear her sing. i love anette but she butchered slaying the dreamer lol. was really hoping floor would growl the male parts, that would be so epic. but yea there are overlapping parts so i guess that wont work

Just proves how tighter Thomas’s songwriting has become.

great reaction, all hail the oceanborn...