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@razzledazzleist

4 жыл бұрын

Can't waitttttttt!!!!!!!! New NW music could not have come at a better time

@joop558

4 жыл бұрын

I already received it yesterday.

@ormhaxan

4 жыл бұрын

Already received it today, it's beautiful. Shoemaker might be my favourite song after a few listens. :)

@maedhrossonoffeanor574

4 жыл бұрын

It’s literally not possible to forget✨🤗

@valkyriegremory

4 жыл бұрын

Q&A would you do a feated song with sabaton in the future?

Skyrim, Last of Us, Witcher 3, this man never gives up to fascinate me.

@deadohiosky1701

4 жыл бұрын

Is it any wonder NW is my background music while playing Elder Scrolls Online?? :)

@DuskWolf224

4 жыл бұрын

I remember, once upon a time, hearing Tuomas saying he didn't play video games because he knew he'd get immediately hooked if he tried. Guess he was right ^^

@i7animal795

4 жыл бұрын

He should pick a mage though, not a wood elf lol

@DuskWolf224

4 жыл бұрын

@@i7animal795 Well a. Wood elves can be mages and b. He can do what he wants

@maboleth

4 жыл бұрын

@@deadohiosky1701 You bet! :) ESO & Skyrim are my top all time PC games ever. Skyrim certainly is the most beloved game for me. Anyway, for the Queen Ayrenn!

Tuomas: "Be humble before the song, before the story you want to tell.... listen to how the song wants to be told... be humble before it and execute." This guy is very special.

@bluesdealer

4 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Of course, he’s assuming you have a bit of theory and proficiency under your belt. In order to bring that story to life, you have to be intentional

@chadbennett7873

3 жыл бұрын

As I writer, I couldn't agree more. I cannot imagine being in total control of my stories ... the characters come to life for me and more often than not, write themselves. I didn't learn this until later in life and struggled to control the story ... going long periods of time without writing or inspiration. Once I gave into the characters, it flowed like water. Tuomas is brilliant on many levels. Humility is the key to life, in my opinion. I think it's a shorter list of great things created by people without humility.

@alexandersh86

Жыл бұрын

This feels like a universal advice for any kind of creative work. I can attest to it working for designing video games and my friend (an artist-illustrator) follows it for her non-paid work (because otherwise you have a list of requirements to fulfill...).

Tuomas "I'm actually a woodelf, on level 74" Holopainen

@veselinjokanovic3032

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha probably sneak archer hahahah

@suomilaava371

4 жыл бұрын

@@veselinjokanovic3032 >"Ok, I won't play sneak archer this time" >2h passes >"Aaaaand I'm playing sneak archer again, oopsie"

@PokerPlayerJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@suomilaava371 Guilty as charged 🤣 It's just so satisfying.

@bluesdealer

4 жыл бұрын

Of course he plays wood elf :p

@TheGingiGamer

4 жыл бұрын

No, no, no he's a dark wizard

So happy to hear about Jukka!

@mademoisellecaroline6729

4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤JUKKA IS MY ONLY IDOL!!

Listening Tuomas talking relax me, we have a lot of things to learn from him

@rilenevanderzon7929

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing when I hear Tuomas speak, his voice is so relaxing 🥰

I like this direct to the fans on youtube format way better than the usual interviews from music journalists.

@BassCommunion

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree because they can skip-censor questions they might not like to answer :p

@inflatablepenguin

4 жыл бұрын

@@BassCommunion they can do that in reporter interviews too or decline to answer them. I've only seen a couple of interviews with Tuomas but it seems that he is a man who likes to take his time and think about his answers and so many interviewers are just in a rush and asking stupid questions half the time he doesn't look like he wants to answer because the question was so dense. Got more information and insight into the way he thinks in a format like this than I ever did watching interviews.

@MoreLaterDude

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree... It seems more relaxed and some how personal...

Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us! Your a huge inspration for us, Tuomas. Thank you 🙏

@BismarckMarine

3 жыл бұрын

Love you minniva, “Bismarck” was just amazing, I want you to do more nightwish and sabaton

@johanwikman2799

3 жыл бұрын

You are a true inspiration for me and many people others, Minniva! Love you so much!

@PokerPlayerJames

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Fancy seeing you here!

If Mozart came back to life, he would be a fan of Tuomas....

@BrunoDAlvim-fv5zg

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it already happened.

@hannadegerlund3227

4 жыл бұрын

Sibelius ☝️🇫🇮

@Enigmalake

4 жыл бұрын

Kind of an idiotic thing to say. He could come back and think the opposite 🤷🏻‍♂️

@BrunoDAlvim-fv5zg

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Enigmalake with all the shitty music we have these days? talk about an idiotic thing to say.. lol

@jamesanderson5268

4 жыл бұрын

I think Mozart would be jealous of Tuomas.

One of the greatest things about Nightwish is that each one of the band members is such a great, personable, humble, down-to-earth human being. You can see that inner beauty here as well as with any other member!

Toumas is just such an intelligent, gentle and humble person. I'd love to have a few beers with him and get lost in a discussion. Anyway, one thing I know for sure - when the show with a live orchestra happens, I'll be there. Even if it's on the Moon.

Seeing Tuomas, who is such a fantastic, sophisticated man and composer nerd out about a video game is honestly really wholesome 😂

@Rosannasfriend

4 жыл бұрын

I don't see him as sophisticated, he's been very open about what a nerd he is. What a kid he is. Very into Disney, comic books, and video games. Into a lot of fantasy books as well.

"If you're sick, we help you. You don't have to pay. That's commonsense". I wish that politicians discussing the economic situation in Europe at the present moment would agree on that. Especially when it comes to help countries like mine, where Coronavirus struck very hard.

@mikebohrn6070

4 жыл бұрын

Try being in the United states and our for profit ran health system

No question, just a thank you Nightwish has been pulling me through hard times

@gothicgirl8154

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@imjustapoorwayfaringgeek

Жыл бұрын

and same here

“Is Master of Puppets better than the Black album” - this guy is simply a god, but still one of us!! Love it 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

YOU have deep oceans within Mr. H. We love all of your work. Never stop.

Tuomas: “Jukka is the Nightwish Company CEO so....all is well there” WOW he is too humble to offer that position to one of his lifetime friend.

@mademoisellecaroline6729

4 ай бұрын

Jukka is CEO!!!!!

Tuomas played the Witcher 3, that's all I needed to know, thank you.

@hmingthansangavangchhia4913

3 жыл бұрын

He also said ,"there's nothing like skyrim"

@honestbenny

3 жыл бұрын

@@hmingthansangavangchhia4913 Even great Toumas Holopainen is not perfect :P

@hmingthansangavangchhia4913

3 жыл бұрын

@@honestbenny But he's opinion is perfect to me. Nothing like Skyrim...

@honestbenny

3 жыл бұрын

@@hmingthansangavangchhia4913 Nothing like Witcher 3 :)

:) I must say I have misjudged you. Your insights on many subjects are similar to my own. It is very welcoming to know more about you and a relief there is someone else alike. I am looking forward to hearing your music. Thank you :)

Imagine Tuomas writing the OST for The Elder Scrolls 6 ...

@samuelengle3773

4 жыл бұрын

I would by that INSTANTLY

@kapone7227

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, maybe if he worked together with Jeremy Soule, the creator of previous ES soundtracks

@kianhoo9197

4 жыл бұрын

😍

@i7animal795

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!

@yuugur666

4 жыл бұрын

@@kapone7227 Yeah. It would be fantastic for him to help, but idk if I would be ok with even a god like Tuomas dethroning Soule from the elder scrolls series

I could just sit here all day and listen to Tuomas talk about anything and everything... don't think I've ever heard him say anything I don't agree with :D

@Rosannasfriend

4 жыл бұрын

He said that the virus is going to go away. That's not completely true.

@koff41

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rosannasfriend hehe talking to some people is hard, nitpicking. Do you not think he means that it is over in such a way that the band can tour again or do you want to go into details about how much or little it is over. Well i post a good link about the virus here. Cheers from a finn living in Sweden. PS, you do not quarantine healthy people. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpqAuNqxj8-ofLg.html

Tuomas is a saint, look at that holy aura around him! XD

@guidedbywind147

4 жыл бұрын

Tuomas, savior of souls!

@lizzyq7807

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean LOL

@euanharrison7125

4 жыл бұрын

Metal Jesus

@marialuizavalladares7886

4 жыл бұрын

He is like a white jesus

@BhagwatiPrasadJoshie

4 жыл бұрын

Haha great observation

I just wanted to say Thank You. For your words, the band, the music. Many times the songs have touched deeply and helped in many ways. Thank You.

I already love this Band for years, without having any oportunity to see them live. I live in Brazil, in a city inside de amazon Forest, this is the most closer that i can get to meet this genius in person, as friend, from a long, long time, sharing his visions of life. I have been accompanying and admiring nightwish for so long, considering this Band members as my closest friends, without seen even one of them. It dosent matter the fact that you dont know me, your music, your inspirarion, your view of the world, made me find my best as a human being, constantly, being present as a feeling of music that has always influenced my life. This is prove of the true power of human technology: enabling the feeling of coexistence and affection across the longest distances, through empathy for people beyond my life and time. We need more of this!

@kamus904

4 жыл бұрын

@@PedroPaulo-jg5lt thanks! Santarém

@rodrigolucas3378

4 жыл бұрын

it's good to see how many brazilians appreciate Nightwish

@kamus904

4 жыл бұрын

@@rodrigolucas3378 yeah!!! Thanks!!

You are such a precious introvert, Tuomas 😅 The way you talk calmly and monotonously with so much depth It's clearly visible that you shine when you can do the thinking work in introspective peace But your kind soul is clearly visible especially when you smile

I'm glad Nightwish is making such an effort this time to promote the new album. The reaction videos already exposed them to a lot new people and showed old fans that yes, they are still going and they do sound great. It's what you got to do in the internet in 2020 and I'm sure it'll be worth it.

Sweet goodness. My most beloved artist is a gamer. I'm on for smiling all week.

Tuomas you are the best, your music goes beyond that. It is more a lifestyle. I love you.

Alternate title: "Tuomas spends 20 minutes apologizing for messing up people's names." XD Beautiful little video though, I enjoy you answering questions and giving us a little glimpse into your genius mind, Tuomas. :)

He's such a friendly and good natured guy. A total genius yet so humble. I never knew he was a gamer!

Thanks for letting us know that Jukka is doing well, it's good to hear.

Thank you Tuomas. You and all the Nightwish crew have given us so much. We really appreciate you. Thank you.

This man is Beethoven , Mozart , Chopin , etc. in one , a Fantastic composer , made a MASTERPICE with HUMAN :II: NATURE .

Amazon is making a series on The Lord of the Rings, second Age; Tuomas should make the songs for Tolkien's lyrics, that would be amazing.

@nicosimioni7363

4 жыл бұрын

I always thought he deserved a chance to make the music score of a movie or a series, so I'm 100% with you on that.

@TurquoiseMusicWitch

4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE

@kamus904

4 жыл бұрын

What a excelent ideia!!!

@kamus904

4 жыл бұрын

Theres something that we can do? Like online petition for Amazon?

@gunslingingbird74

4 жыл бұрын

If he scored A Elbereth Gilthoniel, I think my head would explode.

Metal Mozart, you are brilliant sir, and I love your band.

Ummmm "Dance a jig at the funeral" is not from My Walden. It's from Elan, Tuomas! LMAO

@BrickCustoms7

4 жыл бұрын

Well, when you written so many songs, some tittles might get mixed up.

@dejan375

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrickCustoms7 i know right. It funny to me because i heard elan like millions of times.

@lowroar5127

4 жыл бұрын

lmao the songs are very similar, they can be easily mistaken

@dejan375

4 жыл бұрын

@@lowroar5127 In what world are they similar? I listen to them everyday, and they are everything but.

@lowroar5127

4 жыл бұрын

@@dejan375 they have this soft/poppy tempo, the lyrics are similar being about living life to the fullest and with positivity and bla, they both have folk instruments etc so yeah, they're similar. It's not like we're mistaken Weak Fantasy for Élan

Thank you Tuomas. I could listen to you talk all day long! You are a perfect mix of genius and nerd! Keeping my fingers crossed I finally get to see Nightwish perform live.

@lizzyq7807

4 жыл бұрын

I have tickets to see them in September in New York. I'm coming all the way from Indiana just to see Nightwish. I really hope covid-19 has run its course by then and I can still see them. If not I will be really disappointed.

I'm a prose writer and Tuomas' advice "Do not be original just for the sake of originality" resonates greatly with me. So many things have already been written and there's no way you'll be fully original on your own, so just write whatever feels closest to your heart. Thanks!

I've got nothing to say! I hope i can deliver my point by this sentence : Thank you for being out there , making medicine for our souls and being an indescribable and inseparable part of my life. Loads of love to ya'll

Tuomas is so humble. I admire him so much. I'll love to meet him and sit with him for hours with a huge beer. Thank you for being awesome Tuomas!

"Be humble before the song, before the story you want to tell." Never were better words spoken about Nightwish.

@IzayoiMeiHigu

4 жыл бұрын

What does it mean ? :$

When the fans correct the composer about which song he is referencing. Priceless. Thank you for the music, Tuomas!

I've said it before and will proudly say it again. This dude will be remembered in history and his music will be attempted to be performed for millennia to come.

I found this video two years too late. All of his answers are so on point and deep, and I loved hearing that Jukka is doing well these days 💕 the question about songwriting, I took it for myself but turned into creative writing, and will definitely take his advice on that. Besides, Tuomas himself is my current source of inspiration after a 5 years old writer's block. I started listening to NW and *poof* a bunch of ideas started to come to me again, so thank you Master Holopainen for reviving my muse 😊

Tuomas is a Masterpiece. Just it.

I love his Finnish accent 😂🥰

@Torchwood007

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I could listen to him for hours, very relaxing 🤗🥰

@laura53ize

3 жыл бұрын

He’s English it’s fantastic I can understand better than American English. I’m Colombian so my native language it’s Spanish but I’m fan of his music.

@stargazer7696

3 жыл бұрын

@@laura53ize yes nightwish are amazing, and I agree that British English is way easier than American

this guy is a masterhead...most talented musician our time

Tuomas Holopainen is the Mozart of the modern day.

this was so unexpectedly goood! my heart stopped when i heard he's into skyrim and all this other stuff lol. gotta love Tuomas! a very open-minded fellow, and one of the best songwriters this world has ever seen

@Rosannasfriend

4 жыл бұрын

He's a very good songwriter.

I am a pre-orderer and have just received and listened to the album. WOW! Wow! I am absolutely speechless! Wonderful, great. Waaaaah overwhelming. At the moment i'm stuck in Music. I can't find the words. Awesome. Floor is the best singer in the world. I might be overreacting right now, but I'm not quite sane right now :D I thought nothing could beat Endless forms most beautiful. I was very wrong. Tuomas, what you have created with this album surpasses everything else. Except Ghost love score, which was my first Nightwish song 15 years ago ;) respect. After hearing Human Nature a few many times, I have to correct my view slightly. This is the best album I have heard lately. To all band members: a huge praise to you. I was so looking forward to this album. Now it's here and I am overjoyed to finally hear it in its entirety. Now I only hope that the concert in Frankfurt will take place in December. Please start with music *g*

@Frostecc

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, album is awesome, I got so much goosebumps during the listening of it! I got tickets to Moscow and Kiev shows but it's not going to happen now :(

@ladovip

4 жыл бұрын

@@Frostecc We hope that the situation will stabilize, and I will see Nightwish in St. Petersburg

Can't wait to hear the new album!

This exemplifies why I respect this man so much: First, he believes in evidence-driven science, sees our species-driven potential; second, he's a _thinker._ He actually is highly intelligent, and I love the fact he seems to be easy to talk to, notwithstanding the fact he can hold a conversation on many different topics. As for playing with a live orchestra, Tuomas, I have a humble request: Play with an orchestra in London's Wembley Arena -- because it would be a huge thing to have Pips Williams there, not to mention that the London Philharmonic are literally right in the neighborhood! I'm asking because it would be amazing to have Floor and Henk Poort singing Phantom of the Opera, in an arena as big as Wembley. (Can you tell I've thought about this, a lot? Lol)

@starchild692

4 жыл бұрын

The Orchestra thing would be a dream coming true. I wish it happens.

@samuelengle3773

4 жыл бұрын

If it does I will damned if I don't try my hardest to attend

@dougmphilly

4 жыл бұрын

Pip Williams agreed

Thank you Tiomas, for taking time for this! Some answers really surprised me, Skyrim for the win! Would love Bethesda to approach you for Elder scrolls 6. :)

Always love hearing your voice. My late hunny would have loved talking to you. Very smart in science and definitely played his share of Skyrim. Myself, I'm not all that book smart and sometimes I still don't get what you're writing about, but I enjoy it and certainly love watching how much all of you love it. Give some hugs to everyone for me :) Appreciate you taking the time to do this. XOXO

"It sounded awful. Absolutely pretentious crap". That's why I believe you have a humble heart and an amazing mind. All in all... I wouldn't mind listening to that demo. The idea, as you said, sounds AMAZING (but well... not everything is in reality as it is in our minds).

@Mage85

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! Also, because he is able and willing to call himself out on his own "pretentious crap", I feel it makes him a better musician. The band is very warm and humble and as a fanit just lends to loving them even more.

The setup, the lighting and the plants and the globe, make this whole video look like a painting from a Dutch Master!

This was a great video to watch and Tuomas makes a lot of sense. I really like what he says between 6:29 and 7:47. I had to write it down: "These ongoing events, they reveal a lot about human nature. I've seen much more good than I've seen bad. There's this overall sense of community-people coming together. We'll see a lot of altruism, a lot of wanting to help your fellow man. The optimism is still there because this thing is not going to last forever. It's going to go away and I do hope that people will remember this sense of community, taking care of each other also after we have gotten rid of the virus. We have such huge potential as a species. Just a few rotten apples on the top plus the constant fearmongering from the media takes things out of perspective... constantly. If there's something good to be taken out of this situation that we are facing now, it's this: The true angels of our nature."

When that concert with the orchestra takes place, I'll make sure to be there, front row.

@Halliwell1199

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, when he said it would take a bit more time, I was like great I'll save extra money to be able to go to the nearest location

Thank you for everything, Nightwish.

This guy is my favourite composer. I'd really love if Tuomas made a video outlining his whole songwriting process and how he just brings everything together to make these masterpieces.

Loved this Q & A! You guys are amazing! Been a fan for 16 years and hope to see you guys perform once this is all over

Thank you Tuomas, for everything you do. We love you.

The album it’s coming out on my birthday! Excellent gift

Kiitos Tuomas, some excellent food for thought here. With the extra time I would recommend listening to Estas Tonne, a brilliant Ukrainian classical guitarist. His melodies touch me in the same way yours do, good music for reflection and relaxation.

Thank You for all the Nightwish music through the years. Your creativity has helped me deal with some difficult times and always makes me feel good.

I think this is really good format. One can see just a bit deeper inside your head and world when you're relaxed and there's not a damn hubbub around like in so many interviews. Just in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. More! :)

Thank you so much for opening up your window for us to get a peek at how you're doing and answering so thoughtfully. Your love for humanity expressed through music has kept me sane through lockdown and our recent strife. Sending much love from Seattle.

I love this man

This guy apart from being a musical genius is so chilled during this. Sometimes during interviews he seems uneasy at times. So cool to hear from him and to hear Jukka is in fine shape.

This guy is just such a good guy - it's so refreshing to see so much humility and talent in one person.

Tuomas looks so full of life and hope here. That's really nice to see in the difficult time like we're all going through right now.

Tuomas, another fine album! I listened to it on KZread and can't wait to buy it so I can listen to it on my sound system! Over and over and over again, hearing stuff I didn't hear before! I'm a long time fan and this album definitely rocks socks! Its everything I look forward to from Nightwish, metal, orchestral, musicality, intelligent, excellent story telling about life, both lyrically, and musically. LUUUUUUV IT!!!!!!!!! Thanks to you and the rest of the band for all the hard work that you put into every one of your albums, making them into enjoyable works of art that feed the soul.

Well, the struggle wasn't wasted. Music is a great song.

I love you, Tuomas!!! you´re a poet, a great musician!!!! the best in this world!

For the gig with an Orchestra do the same as Metallica, 2 or 3 gigs over a few days in one venue (no pyro) Royal Albert Hall 😉 and no other gigs. record it and release it on all formats.

really nice to seee youuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! OMGGGG!!! i really like see you in this format, thank you 💪💪💪💪💪💪

I love you, Tuomas. True inspiration for life!

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this and for gaining some insights into Nightwish and its components. Nightwish from the start has largely contributed to inspiration and broadening my perspective of the world around me! Always looking for to the coming projects and revisiting your previous ones. Best wishes to everyone!

So pleased to hear that Jukka is doing well! Thanks, Tuomas, I really enjoy how accessible the whole Nightwish band is. Greetings, respect, and gratitude from Cape Town, South Africa.

As a old guy (62) who grew up listening to Yes, Kansas, King Crimson, ELP and Pink Floyd.... And having only recently discovered you thanks to this new fangled internet thing.... I have to say that Toumas is the Rick Wakeman of his era.... Your compositions are absolutely entrancing..... Thank you for reintroducing me to my musical roots.....!

Thank you so much for a great interview! Such a pleasure to listen to you

You've given me a thousand more reasons to love you as a profound soul and humble human! Nightwish and tuomas fan for life!

Hi! Your views on capitalism + socialism especially on "health care" is exacly what we have here in Québec, Canada! We also have the same winters you do by the way! I don't write much so I wiil take this opportunity to thank you for everything you do in sharing these incredible emotions and feelings through Nightwish! Merci!

What's the best in COVID? I discovered Nightwish.

That was awesome, thank you Tuomas. Congratulations on an amazing new album. Wishing you health, happiness and continued success. Sounds like I need to play Skyrim....

Loool same. I also play just Skyrim (since years!!!) and Witcher 3 😂 and I'm still not bored. Best games ever!

A brilliant mind, a genius! Thanks for your music Tuomas!

Thanks for doing this, it is always a great pleasure to hear you talking about anything, definetly gonna watch Into the Wild now. Be safe :)

So happy to hear Jukka is doing well! I hope he recovers from his issues and gets back to making music soon! :)

Live Orchestra DVD at Wembley would be the best concert in music history ever.

@AquilaTempestas

4 жыл бұрын

This so much! If Epica and Within Temptation can do it, so can Nightwish!

I could listen to this guy all day long. What an interesting person. You should do these Q&A's more often Tuomas.

I have always adored Tuomas! ❤ I am late to watch this as I was in hospital when it happened, but I am so glad it was uploaded here so I could watch him talk to the fans any time I want. 🥰😂🥰 Thanks for this Tuomas honey! Good luck on the new album & I pray you all are safe & that things get back to normal sooner rather than later so you can get out there performing again! ❤🙏❤

That was nice but short! Hopefully we'll see more of these coming

Thank you Tuomas, for taking the time for this! Great questions you chose to answer, and very interesting answers! Very happy to hear that Jukka is continuing to do well! I hope he is staying active behind a drum-kit, it would be awesome to see him play Live again, even if only for a special event! Hope the Album sells well, mine is on the way! :-) Good health!!

Thank you Tuomas! This was really fun and inspiring! Stay safe and take care! ☺

I have been dying for a concert with a live orchestra from Nightwish, so glad to hear that it will one day happen, I always sensed that the band's enthusiasm to do it was sceptical, glad to hear its not/no longer.

What an interesting way of discovering the man behind the scene and the group. There is a lot of humility in his voice and his answers, i like it. Never stop dreaming, never stop learning! Thank you Mr Holopainen.

Never thought I'd say that, but Tuomas could be a pretty good youtuber lol

This taught me a lot! I need to listen to more of your songs...keep up the awesome work!

Thank you Tuomas for making me happy, in the sad moments of my life! your music makes me happy when depression brings me down 😊☺