Voice Teacher Reaction to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score | Floor Jansen 

Until I started watching these reaction videos to “Ghost Love Score” I had no idea how many vocal coaches there were!

- She wasn't even in the band officially yet. She got signed a few months after this concert. She was replacing Anette for this one. - She's also a vocal coach and used to teach. - She's an actual goddess.

Floor Jansen has a long history with metal & symphonic rock, and she makes everything look effortless. For me, she is the unrivaled GODDESS of symphonic metal!!!

This song was over one hour into the set. She is one of the great female singers. #Floorgasm

I touched my heart when you said that metal is real art. Thank you so much for saying this. all my friends say that metal is only loud, easy to make and all about shouting. When i tell them that it is a real challenging music for all members they always laugh at me. everyone underhestimates the work that it needs to be able to sing on a high level and at the same time being able to growl and shout. Watch from falling in reverse - popular monster and you will see what i mean. Thanks for that reaction, i really enjoyed it.

The drummer is such a monster lol. Incredible to listen to and you can clear see the band play around that very very well.

It you like the more theatrical aspects of Nightwish you should definitely react to The Poet and the Pendulum performed live at wembley 2015

Goddess seems to be the most common description of Floor, And that she certainly is. This is the best performance of this song ever.

Im glad you mentioned the drumming during the performance because most of the love for this performance goes to Floor, and rightly so as her voice is just out of this world, but Jukka ( the drummer ) deserves a lot of love for bringing it every time he played. He was so good, shame he left, but Kai Hahto is filling in well while Jukka is on hiatus.

Everyone reacting to Floor will sooner or later call her a goddess. *Everyone.* I was not disappointed. :D

Every vocal coach I've seen on RU-vid who listens to her sing for the first time becomes enamored of her and the near flawlessness of her technique. When it comes to her technical ability, she is pretty much the gold standard.

You mentioned something about stamina... Floor's strength and stamina are absolutely unreal. The concert this footage was taken from was just one of a long list of tour stops. To do this kind of almost non-stop performing, singing in a different city every other day, takes incredible strength and the ability to pace yourself. So many burn out on the road, but Nightwish is different: They are truly a family. They always have each other's backs. Floor's initiation into the band was sudden and a stressful. The former singer got sick halfway through a tour, and Floor was called in at the last minute. She had to learn their tour repetoire in 3 DAYS. Tell me anyone else who can do that, and succeed in winning over an audience, but exceeding everyone's expectations. I have soooooo much respect for this woman. She is a 6-foot-tall, Picean Amazon with a voice that won't quit. (Also, you briefly said something about the drummer... Jukka was forced to leave the band not long after this tour due to unresolved insomnia issues. But he still works with the band administratively, and has been replaced by a drummer who does his legacy justice)

Tuomas is one of the best songwriters/composers of all time and Floor is just a goddess.. and awesome that someone gave some love to Jukka!

Floor and Tarja are both fantastic singers,Phantom Of The Opera live with Tarja and Marco is incredible!

I enjoy watching seasoned vocal coaches getting surprised and blown away by Floor's amazing vocal skills!!!

That’s it. You’ve done it you have summoned the Nightwish nation. They hoard will ascend on your channel with all sorts of requests now. Anything from this concert (Wacken), Wembley and Tampere are awesome. Thanks for your review.

they were on stage for a bout 90-100 mins for this concert and this song was about 70-80 mins into the concert so she wasn't tiring out and I gained even more respect for her after finding this out.

I've seen this performance like 20 times, plus listening to it on my phone. It never fails to give me goosebumps, or stir up emotions. I love Floor, and I so wanna see Nightwish live when I can.

She rules the stage like a goddess

Singing voice of Floor is so strong and pure that even NASA have plans to use it as an fuel power for space ships in interstellar voyages....Light speed for rock(et) is guaranteed. Now have heard Floor but please do also Marco (Nightwish,Bass guitar). Example here Marco is leading singer: While Your Lips Are Still Red (Live at Wembley Arena) Or: Nightwish - The Islander (Live At Tampere) Or: Nightwish - High Hopes live (Pink Floyd cover)

For some great voice control by Floor, listen to The Poet and the Pendulum live from Wembley

I basically just watch all those reaction videos to Ghost Love Score to see the reaction to the "Floorgasm", the scream towards the end of the song. Yours did NOT disappoint! Floor! Jansen! Is! So! Good!

I absolutely love Floor Jansen and her vocals/voice. She is also a voice coach.

I saw Floor in Seattle for their very first show together. First it was packed, small venue but it was packed. The venue was shocked about how many people showed up on a Thursday night. Second, Floor was absolutely amazing even though she was an emergency replacement for the last half of the tour.

I saw Nightwish in concert about a year ago. Besides that tremendous voice , she is a very kind , down to Earth , sweet Person.

the most epic live performance ive ever heard and floor the goddess

I was going to say, floor is the only female singer that I know who changes her colour about as much as dimash does. But to me it's even more seamless, cause you don't even fully realize for a second that she has switched. Then you think about it "oh yeah! She just did that!".

I saw a lots of Vocal Coach Nightwish Videos, but this Lady seems the only one who explains it professional and it looks like she knows the stuff she´s talking about! :) And yes, Floor is awesome! :)

Floor's last note is referred to as the "Floorgasm." She is a trained singer as well as a vocal coach.

Welcome to the Symphonic Metal Appreciation Society. We have jackets. :)

Yet another nightwish - ghost reaction vid, and i'm here! Love watching people react to this one, And this one does not dissppoint !

Great reaction! I'd introduce you to more info on the band, but I'll do what everyone else does and wait for Ann Waychoff - she's kinda the queen around here for Nightwish intros

Thank you so much for your reaction on Ghost Love Score! Nightwish is amazing and Floor is just fantastic! The Dutch Metal-Queen. Please react to 'The Poet and the Pendulum'. (Live version, 2015.) Another truly amazing song.

I love watching the joy in people's faces the first time they witness thos performance. Nice Floorgasm as well. 😉

Yes! I was really looking forward to this one, thank you. Floor is just fantastic; songwriters dream come true because she's just so versatile. She even does death metal vocals. Perfect fit for Nightwish' versatile music!

Great reaction and i think you are spot on comparing metal with opera, both the way they sing and how they use the instruments to convey different feelings. I have been listening to hard rock and metal since the early 80s and mostly italian operas since the early 2000s. They are both great forms of music.

Epica Sancta Terra live feat Floor Jensen.

Ahh! Welcome to Nightwish. I'm a simple man. I see a Nightwish reaction, I watch. If you will allow me, I would like to play ambassador and give you a potential order of songs to react to. This is like a fine dining experience, you don't want to jump past all the tasty appetizers and go straight to the main course! Below is the order I think helps you experience Nightwish fully and exposes you to their talents. Included is a RU-vid video ID and a brief description. 1 - Ghost Love Score (You're here, and it's a great way to be introduced to the band and Floor Jansen) 2 - Romanticide [zz_7OCCQlXs] (Now that you have a taste for the angelic, hear the heavy side of Floor. This will also introduce you to Marco's singing (bass player). Floor also shows her range in one grand slide from the bottom of her range to the top.) 3 - The Poet and the Pendulum - Live at "Webmley" [gbn9GczYBkw] (The video title has a misspelling. This is the second of the three epics. You'll definitely want to read the background to this song first.) 4 - The Phantom of the Opera [8VgLKXD-BoY] (After Pendulum, visit their former singer Tarja (Pronounced Tar-ee-ya) and her more operatic style) 5 - Yours Is An Empty Hope [XtXqUNB8zrU] (Another heavier song. I just find this song to be fun and it was recorded on the Nightwish Cruise! Listen for Floor Jansen's growling during the chorus!) 6 - The Greatest Show on Earth [45brzDJKZ3o] (This is the big one. A 21-minute song about the formation of our solar system and the rise of humanity.) After this, there are so many songs to visit. However, I feel the above really lets you dip your toes in slowly and enjoy the ride.

This was song 13 of a 15 song set. Floor, God's gift to the world.

What I love in Nightwish, besides their fantastic female lead singers, is the transitions in their music. You never know what's gonna happen next. And even when you know, it's so ever changing and complex, you don't tire to listen it.

I'm so glad you did this song. I knew you'd be blown away by it. Fantastic reaction, and wonderful analysis of her voice and technique!! Thanks!!

This is definitely one for the ages and even watching vocal teachers/coachs react to Floor and be stunned is not surprising. Nightwish I didn't get into when I was younger because of the vocals of the opera type and back then I was into the hardcore metal. Over the years I've gotten respect for all bands in metal, Especially with Nightwish and the goddess known as Floor. Cheers and rock ya later.

What a great reaction. I've seen too many vocal coaches who stop the video excessively. Your one stop was well timed and subtle comments during was welcome. Then to hear you explain why you did not stop it was very important. Your knowledge of the vocals was well received by me. Thank you, I will return especially if you react to more Nightwish.

Every time. Every, single, time. This gives me chills. They should have a camera and mic on Floor every time she sings a show, every time she rehearses or practices, etc. I would pay good money for random recordings of her.

so gifted, I can't even listen to mainstream radio now that I've heard her powerful voice, you can tell she's well trained.

Floor is one of the Great singers..Period

I usually enjoy watching vocal coaches see her perform for the first time. They are almost always blown away by her talent and ability because they understand how difficult it is to do what she does as well as she does.

Nightwish is one of the greatest things what has happened to humankind. If you give them a chance, you know why...

Lovely to see your true emotions listening this master piece. Thanks for share!

Liked and subscribed. Love your take on this one. Thank you. I'll be very happy if you decide to do more Nightwish songs, you will find many diamonds and pearls like this one in their music. Please try Ever Dream, at the same concert (Wacken 2013) Thank you again.

Appreciate your reaction and words . That was really cool , respect 👍

Anneke van Giersbergen. She's been in at least a dozen bands as either lead or guest singer. Amazing timbre and great breath control. Nightwish cites her original band, The Gathering, as an influence.

What a great reaction! Thanks so much for doing this and welcome to the Nightwish Nation. You've now experienced what we call a Floorgasm. She always has a way of finishing a song that leaves people shuttering. There's so much more to this band to explore should you feel inclined. I think you'd appreciate Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth (Live @ Tampere 2015) as she performs several different and distinct vocal styles there as well. Thanks again!

Very informative! Thanks for the reaction.

You make your reactions very interesting with the explanations you give. I lived in Finland-where Nightwish is from - for years. They’ve produced several good pieces.

Floor is an epic goddess ❤ please keep the Nightwish reactions! I'm also asking for 2 amazing musical projects with many great musicians and vocalists: * The day that the world breaks down - Ayreon * The Scarecrow - Avantasia

Thank you, that was very informative. I only came across this band a few days ago and I’m hooked on them, I’ve never heard a band sound like this before.

Great reaction. Floor is also a vocal coach.

metal and old rock are related to opera because you need talent to perform ... but mostly symphonic metal that feed from trained sopranos ... you can check Therion "Schwarzalbenheim" (Live At Wacken 2007) or Kamelot "Abandoned" live, Roy Khan is also an opera trained singer, so he expresses many more things than meet the ear in his way of singing.

Thank you for explaining the difference in the different type of music and the way singers sing.

it is cool that you Vocal Splendor has the style of this kind of artist!

i really appreciate the informative analysis at the end. And! i feel vindicated about how i always tell people my favorite music genres are classical and metal.

About this comparation between Opera and Metal, even Pavarotti told on his admiration for the techniques and similarities required on both styles :)

Romanticide, the same concert, Wacken 2013 =)

Thank you for your claer explanation of the way the mouth makes the difference in style. Long versus wide.

Great reaction. I think that "The Poet and the Pendulum" with Floor and "The Phantom of the Opera" with Tarja would be perfect for your next Nightwish reaction.

Your point about having to sing over the band is spot on. Some of their other singers' voices got lost in the musical crescendo at the end of this song. Floor matches the crescendo and owns it.

To get more of a feel for where Nightwish started and what made them the preeminent band in the Symphonic Metal genera, you should listen to the song: "Phantom of the Opera" live with Tarja Turunen from the "End of an Era" concert. She was the first Nightwish singer and her sound helped create Symphonic Metal as we know it today. Floor is more versatile and has taken them further, but Tarja is still the voice that started it. Well worth listening to!!

Great reaction video! Thanks for the awesome analysis. I learned some new stuff- metal/rock/opera is higher energy music than pop and folk, requiring powerful voices and consistent, proper vocal technique. You helped me understand the demands on rock/opera singers; tons of hard work and talent. I understand better why I love rock/opera/metal. The layers of sound and emotion transport me, an experience I don't get from other types of music.

I saw Nightwish in a club in Texas, and there was hardly anyone there, they had the original singer at the time, they even came out to meet everyone.

To hear Floor in operatic and metal voice, the Stargazers live version from Tampere is another great choise :) Love this womans voice

watching again! great. Bloody great for someone you know to be at seatle!!!

I recommend Song of Myself from Wacken 2013. You get to hear the bass player's singing too. ;)

Thank you for not pausing!!!

You had me at, "I want an outfit like that!"

Hi Valerie! Here for Nightwish and a Floorgasm! Is this your first Nightwish reaction? There's so many more worthy of attention!!!! Floor is 6ft 1in - a Dutch Valkyrie in a group of Norse Gods! Jukka (the drummer) is SO good! Tuomas (on keys) wrote and arranged this song. Emppu (guitar) is so talented yet keeps-it-simple in this song and it works! Marco on bass has a fine voice too! Pink Floyd song "High Hopes" by Nightwish is a good example. React to "Phantom of the Opera" with Tarja and Marco!!!?

I always cry when i hear her voice. Floor is the best singer i've listened to in my life

it don't matter, genre, Style, xcetera... There will never be, before, during, or after will there ever be a vocalist as good as or like... Peter Steele! He was a genius songwriter, not afraid to put his feelings out on his sleeve what he's dealing with at the time when he's writing. We all know he can go way low, or high... He was just one of a kind and my favorite vocalists just about ever to me. R. I. P. My man Peter, you are definitely and surely missed... And now metal the vintage style, although the drab four we're a class in it by themselves, all metal is worse off without you guys being in it.

I love Floor and her voice is outstanding. Her presence on the stage is huge. I'd love to catch Nightwish when they come to the states. Love your reactions and was hoping you can do some Steve Perry solo or/and Journey.

...and the compliment to the drummer at the end....wauw...and ofcourse ..Floor .. just love

Great reaction. So many suggestions already made, just chose on of them.

Soy un tipo simple... Veo una reacción nueva de Nightwish -> Like

If you want to continue with Nightwish, I recommend The Greatest Show on Earth, which showcases all of Floor's abilities. I'd recommend Poet and the Pendulum as well, though it always brings problems for uploaders, so you decide yourself. If you want another band, go for Epica - Sancta Terra. Or After Forever - Distain.

OH im si glad you like this .also enjoy ..Ghost river . Romanticide , Poet and the Pendulum .all performed at the same show ,Wacken live 2013 .also epic Nightwish songs ..whatever you do save ...The Greatest show on earth for last live from Tampere ..its like their swan song and is a bit lengthy ,,but oh so worth it ..Enjoy your Nightwish journey ..

"Nightwish - Phantom of the Opera" is another great song (cover) by them, it's their old singer and she's great!

Nightwish: Phantom of the Opera live with Tarja (from End of an Era). Jinjer: Pisces (live session).

I've watched other vocal coaches react to this song and I think it's cool that every single one have the same critique of not only the bands musicianship but also about Floor's (yeah, that's her name) vocal performance. How seamlessly blends opera and pop/ rock vocal styles. You should watch Floor's duet with the band, Epica.

Great reaction. And like Alex said, you’ll hear from the beloved Ann Waychoff soon 😊

Another nice reaction to Ghost Love Score (watched dozens 😊)! Lots of great suggestions already in the comments, I'd like to add a duet, Sancta Terra with Simone Simmons (Epica) with Floor.

Very nice to see that you appreciate and mention so much more than just the voice parts of it!! Thank you..

absolutely love Nightwish.

Please react to Nightwish The Phantom of the Opera from the DVD End of an Era

As a nightwish fan for over 20 years it’s awesome to see Americans finally catching on to good music. Question though: why do all vocal coaches react to the same songs? Nightwish has done so much more than ghost love score or poet and the pendulum.

Floor had a breakdown from her previous band and was recuperating when in 2012 Nightwish called her to stand in for their previous singer Swedish pop star Anette Olzon who had been hospitalized with a serious pregnancy. Nightwish had worked with Floor in the 2000s when she and her band After Forever opened for Nightwish on several European tours but now they needed a new singer. She had to learn the tour setlist in two days which she did on the plane from Holland to Seattle, Washington, where they were stuck with no frontwoman. After their South American tour they took a break then played Wacken in August 2013 which is this concert. Floor had been singing over an hour when Ghost Love Score came up. She killed it as you can see and hear. After this concert the band asked Floor to become a permanent member of Nightwish which she happily accepted! IMHO Floor Jansen is the top Symphonic Metal singer in the world today. She can sing any genre, even opera when the composition calls for it. Thank you for your expert vocal analysis it was very much needed. 😀

I've developed a new habit and watch reaction videos to this amazing song

Very good analyse

"I don't even know what instrument that is. It looks cool, though." It is a several keyboards. I think Tuomas uses four of them, but I haven't actually counted. The big pipes are simply props. "She's a Goddess!"This appears to be the sentiment of her fans. I've never heard a singer with more diversity in the styles they can sing. Nightwish is an incredible band. So very dynamic, both in the context of within each individual song and also from song to song. For more by them- in addition to the other great recommendations others will make- I'd say Romanticide from the Wacken Open Air 2013 (same show as the GLS you reacted to here) or Yours Is An Empty Hope from the Baltic Princess/Nightwish Cruise performance. These are more to showcase a different side of the band as opposed to Ghost Love Score as well as Floor's incredible diversity. I'll let Ann give you more information. She seems to be something of an unofficial Nightwish Ambassador for the reaction videos.

/An awesome singer with true power and an excellent break down of the symphonic metal scene. Epicas We Will Take You With Us is an incredible start to this style of music

Epica - Sancta Terra featuring Floor Jansen. Amazing!

I'm a simple man. I see Floor, I click.