Hello Jenna [ Koality Reactions ] ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Gabriel!! (I love that the Nightwish community is so tight-knit that everyone knows you're the bringer of Nightwish info.) Ahhh symphonic mental... this makes a lot of sense now. It did feel much more symphonic than what I was expecting. So cool that they worked with the London Philharmonic Orchestra! Thank you for the warm welcome and all the band history. So lovely you're doing it in Ann's memory. I'll definitely be listening to more Nightwish, so thanks for the recommendations (and the links). Appreciate you! 🤍

@gabriel.bardac

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Now it's 11 PM here, and I found some time to review your reaction. First observation: the one who recommended Nightwish to you as an introduction to the Metal genre has all my respect, because this band has proven over time to be a real gateway for non-metalheads into a new musical universe. This is my situation as well, until a few years ago I listened to other genres of music, but only after listening to Nightwish did I feel that I had truly arrived at home, that my horizons had opened. In the hope that you will continue to explore this real treasure of diamonds and pearls, you have my subscription. All the best, from Romania!

@gabrielstratton1775

11 ай бұрын

I highly recommend pinning General Bardoc's post for reference

@gustavorosales8851

11 ай бұрын

My general Bardac!

@paulosilva8200

11 ай бұрын

You Gabriel . You should have all free tickets to nightwish concerts to be honest...

My 9 year old daughter watched this Floor sing this and was just stunned and immediately wanted to be Floor.

@SoothSayer182

Ай бұрын

😳😍

This band blew my mind 3.5 years ago, and Floor is the greatest singer I have personally ever heard. Her versatility is boundless, and every Nightwish song is a new story or journey.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I love that feeling! Can’t wait to continue on the NW journey.

@regreg8521

11 ай бұрын

Agreed fully!! 👍😎

@nagdali9209

11 ай бұрын

I think you should hear tarja, the first signer

@Lilygirl283

11 ай бұрын

@@nagdali9209 no we don't..😂

@stanehering1

11 ай бұрын

Floor Jensen is the greatest Night Wish singer for people who knows nothing about music at all. His soprano is not nearly to Tarja Turunnen's soprano !!!!!!!

Hail to the Queen, the Poet, the Riff-maker, the Groove master, the Piper of Heaven and to the Beat Lord ! Nightwish Army Italy present ! 🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

🎉🤘🏼

Welcome to the magical world of symphonic metal and Nightwish. This is one of the most epic live performances EVER. Glad you liked, and greetings from Finland! ⛄❄👍

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it felt epic!! Greetings from Canada, thanks for being here. 🤍

She (Floor Jansen) is definitely professionally trained. She did the Rock Academy in the Netherlands as well as Music Theatre and Opera at the Conservatory. As for her capabilites: With this song you are just scratching the surface of what she can do. Check out the other songs at this concert. 15 in total and they are all bangers. Or wait until The leader of the Nightwish army arrives in your comments. He will give you all the info you need on Nightwish and Floor Jansen as well as a list of links to the best streams on KZread.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Whaaaat! So cool there's a Rock Academy in the Netherlands?! I love that. Definitely checking out more per Gabriel's links (and from this concert) - thank you!!

@richardwest6358

11 ай бұрын

Whilst studying Floor was also singing in one of Europe's pioneer Symphonic Metal bands "After Forever" - which she joined aged 16 so her academic learning ran alongside the reality of aquiring the skills of a professional singer.

@wishmaster_masteringyourdreams

11 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard her singing opera? It’s embarrassing..

@Flum666

11 ай бұрын

@@wishmaster_masteringyourdreams Stabat Mater?

@wishmaster_masteringyourdreams

11 ай бұрын

@@Flum666 no comment.

I really enjoyed your open minded reaction. Nightwish is the perfect band for you to delve in the metal genre and it’s various sub genres. Nightwish are considered symphonic metal. This band is best heard live. They have an epic live catalogue that awaits you. Looking forward to the next one!

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And I agree, this was the perfect band to start the metal journey. I’m looking forward to listening to more!

It is amazing how they can go from what you would perceive as hard metal to some of the most beautiful heart wrenching pieces you can imagine. If you go down the rabbit hole, you will love the ride!

Nightwish army Texas here! Watch for Gabriel. He will guide you!😉

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha I love that you all know each other! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks, welcome to Nightwish

Most people who don't listen to metal have preconceived ideas about what it. I had many preconceived ideas. There is a lot of great and truly beautiful music in the world of metal. Nightwish is a great band to get you started on your exploration of metal.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more after hearing Nightwish! So glad to be learning about these other metal sub genres. Really digging it.

@user-vc1ym6ml4o

5 ай бұрын

Как было и со мной,но именно эта группа перевернула всё моё представление ,именно симфометл стал моим идеалом

girl you done stumbled on something thats gonna change your life of music forever.........

Nightwish is from Finland, the current female lead, Floor Jansen, is Dutch, from the Netherlands. Rock opera is close to, or partly, what Nightwish is about, but the genre is called symphonic metal. The original female lead vocalist, Tarja, was more operatic than Floor, the 3rd female lead of Nightwish, you just heard her. She can sing from operatic to growling. The pipes are just for looks. There are 3 keyboards behind it. Synthesizers and piano. They also have a backing track recorded by a symphony orchestra, because there's a limit how much Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist, can do live on stage. He writes vast majority of Nightwish songs. (He can play pipe/church organ. He was given the chance to play one huge organ in Helsinki Music Hall. "Holopainen chuch organ Kantrilehti" A 2 minute video on Kantrilehti channel. Kantrilehti is the Finnish for Country Magazine)

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I thought it must be some kind of keyboard with the pipes just being for looks (because it didn't sound like an organ), but it looked VERY cool. I love that they worked with an orchestra, it definitely adds to the sound! Symphonic metal is very cool... never knew this was a thing. Excited!

If you have any other recommendations…😂. Oh boy, do we?

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

This made me laugh out loud. Hahahaha Thank you!

@jonathanpike6614

11 ай бұрын

Ha! NW Army can be a bit much at times

Yes! I'm a big fan of reactions channels and i'm always looking for such youtubers like you. We (Nightwish fans) know exactly that the band is super, dope, cool, etc. but we expect from reactors to tell us why they think like that and that's what you did in yor reaction. So, welcome in the amazing world of Nightwish and symphonic metal. It;s combination of two very close to each other music genras (clasic music and metal). Nightwish (IMHO) is the best band in this genra and Floor Jansen (lead singer) is the best vocalist on this planet. Gabriel Bardac will give you list of the suggestions. I agree with most of them so I won't be writing here my own. Best regarts from Poland, your new subscriber.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment! I totally get how symphonic metal is a close combo of classical and metal... that's probably why I liked it so much - I love classical music! Can't wait to listen to more of their stuff! Cheers.

I absolutely LOVE seeing someone witness this for the first time, because I get to relive it like when I saw this for the first time. Thank you SO much for capturing this moment!

welcome to the fantastic symphonic metal universe of Nightwish Band, their live performances are some of the things that come so close to epic that they get to be mythical and of course Floor Jansen, queen of the stage and goddess of music, she can sing anything in any musical style she wants (WARNING! her voice, her stage presence, her charisma, in one word: her "spell" is highly addictive). this concert (wacken 2013) is incredibly epic and deserves to be watched and reacted entirely, song by song, in particular I suggest these three songs: "song of myself", "storytime" and "ever dream" this performance of "ghost love score" is one of the three best performances of the nightwish band, together with "the poet and the pendulum" from 2015 concert at the london wembley arena and "the greatest show on earth" from 2015 concert in tampere - finland (actually there is a fourth best performance: "dead boy's poem" from the 2018 concert in buenos aires).

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! So many people have mentioned Storytime, I think I’ll have to do that one next. I had The Greatest Show on Earth slotted for the next NW reaction, but I’m switching it now. Can’t wait!

@sonosoloio

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions the song "The Greatest Show on Earth" is a great choice, but in my opinion the best performance for this song is the one from the 2015 concert in tampere kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmmW1Nx9eq7AY9I.html

@mort58

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Smart thing to do. The greatest show on earth (Tampere version preferd) is worth a little wait since it really lives up to it´s name. There are so many great songs to get to know the band. Storytime is a natural follow up but I would really like to see you react to their usual showstarter: Dark chest of wonders. Great reaction and I hope to see more from you. All the best from sweden.

@diedzjeeoudshoorn7726

11 ай бұрын

That warning for Floor Jansen is absolute necessary!! Since I heard her for the first time about half a year ago my world came to a grinding stop. Since that first moment my productivity went down to zero. I can not stop listening to all of her songs en productions. Whether it is with Nighwish ( second to none), her covers that she recorded at home during Covid ( second to none either), or her solo project ) . Everything she touches turns into gold. Absolutely not of this world. twi

When you want to go further on the path of our 1.83m (6ft.+) tall Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen besides Nightwish, here is some background information on the best and most versitale female singer of our time. Floor joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. Here are some of my favourites: Energize me: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJ6hlqSrfqTMZtY.html Monolith of Doubt: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYihraqkgduaZbg.html Dreamflight: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aWdhwahyoNXeZKw.html Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. She also studied 2 years at the Conservatory (1 year Music Theatre and 1 year Opera). Here is a link to a part of a TV show (with english subtitles) of the reunion of the class of the Rock Academy with mostly backstage footage of the Tampere concert of Nightwish in 2015: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGeCq8iuYNTcpMo.html 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song from full operatic to death growls in seconds. Here are some examples: Misery’s no Crime: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYKEx9WFdrfUhco.html Disdain: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pn2l3LKRqsurpdo.html Besides managing a band on her own she also did a lot of vocal coaching and as she is a perfectionist, she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the North American Tour at first as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJx52s2mh66zdbg.html Floor joined Nightwish after this iconic Wacken concert in 2013 as permanent member of the band. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp’ also, but it was clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so 'Revamp' disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died is a must see:: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHWdsseMo9SqXZc.html A suggestion to a christmas song sung by Floor. Here is a link to a performance in Finland with a special guest with the best seat you could imagine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6FlucVulNC7icY.html Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on KZread. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa:, kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6WY2KiJcqq0YMY.html and to see her in full opera mode, watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5mI26OTpLmbp6w.html As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered KZread in these years. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself singing Ghost Love Score at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish:. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4uTlahqaJnFZbQ.html Also her Fan Friday videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left on her channel. Also videos of her solotour she did with songs of her impressive career. Her latest endeavour is her stunning solo album ‘My Paragon.Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band Sabaton), daughter Freja (turned 6 years last march), and another on its way, a horse and pony, a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Wow, what a busy bad ass woman. I love this! Working hard for her dreams. So cool. She deserves all the success!

@alexandersteinmetz6857

11 ай бұрын

two Horses:) she did get herself an Shire Horse, back in 22;) Ok, nitpicking at its Best. great Summup, Fellow!

@chriskwakernaat2328

11 ай бұрын

@@alexandersteinmetz6857 guess we were wrong about her being a goddess.. she's an amazon warrior.

@alexandersteinmetz6857

11 ай бұрын

@@chriskwakernaat2328 Goddess decented as Warrior Queen, with great Empathy and an golden Heart for her Dears, an iron Will to her Craft, combined with an deep Care for her Followers. Gosh thats sooooooFanboying:) i love it:)

@abstracting6411

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

Welcome to the world of symphonic metal. Totality different to hard core mainstream metal. I liked your reaction style. Listening intensely and taking everything in with just the odd comment then adding a well informed reaction at the end. Each Nightwish song is unique, tapping in to many different genres from opera to rock and even folk. I hope you continue your Nightwish journey because I know they will astound you. Greetings from the UK.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Whoa folk?! Love folk. Definitely excited to continue and see what else NW has to offer! Thank you for the kind comment, appreciate it a lot.

@PomLimey

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactionsYes folk! There’s a member of the band that you haven’t met yet called Troy Donockley. He is an English multi instrumentalist who plays guitar, tin whistle, the low whistle ( a bit like a recorder) and Irish bagpipes called Eilleann pipes! The pipes are featured quite a lot in their music. The best one being “I Want My Tears Back”. A real fun song. My favourite version is at Hellfest 2022. Metal and bagpipes. There’s a sentence you never thought you would encounter! Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction.

@mort58

11 ай бұрын

@@PomLimey You also have: My Walden and Elvenjig and Elvenpath. Not even mentioning The Islander (Tampere version). And as an encore: Élan

@PomLimey

11 ай бұрын

@@mort58 All amazing songs! I should have suggested them too.

@mort58

11 ай бұрын

@@PomLimey Well it is a bit hard since almost every song is the best you have ever heard, hehe

Thx for the reaction and welcome to Nightwish !! This band can go heavy or light and everything in between. To help ease into symphonic metal I will recommend My Walden live in Tampere, or Dead Boys Poem live in Buenos Aires please , enjoy the ride , many surprises with this band 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Love these suggestions for wading into the symphonic metal! I have a feeling the lighter side will be more my jam, but I'm willing to check it all out. Appreciate this!

@FromG2eminor

11 ай бұрын

​@KoalityReactions I love classical too. I'm a piano teacher. I'm not into too hard of stuff either but NW harder stuff is melodic enough and arranged really well. Enjoy the journey!

@wangtang7768

11 ай бұрын

Oh my , Tuomas is incredible on the piano and keyboards , I will recommend his side project song Lifetime of Adventure , the life and times of Scrooge McDuck if you can believe that lol , his wife Johanna is the main singer with a beautiful voice and is a must , oh so many songs I’d like to request of Nightwish but please do some more for the Nightwish army !!

@christomashofski9160

11 ай бұрын

@@wangtang7768 .... I second this recommendation!

@christopherchick6419

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Try the song "Elan" live with subtitles of course. It is quite fun and catchy. Another of their somewhat lighter songs for you to try would be "Alpenglow", (live of course!) It totally rocks! Marco's backup vocals in Alpenglow is to die for!

nice reaction. nightwish are an amazing band and Floor is one of the most amazing singers and she is the most humble and down to earth woman. i hope you'll listen more nightwish and Floor. she also have a youtube channel and she released a solo album that is not metal but its amazing🥰 Floor can sing in 8 languages and she can do almost anything sing pop metal grow opera and everything you can imagine. you will be blown away from her talent

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Someone else mentioned her solo stuff, so I’ll have to check that out for sure. Can’t wait to see what else she can do! Cheers.

LoL. Disturbed definitely have a foot in the metal camp as well. Won't be long before you're headbanging with the rest of us.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha Can't wait! (Though not sure my poor neck can take that!)

I'm glad you started your Nightwish journey. From what I know about you, I'd probably recommend you try Storytime or Everdream from the same concert. They are in a slightly more traditional structure and song format and a bit lighter too. Romanticide is my favourite performance from Wacken 2013 by quite a bit, but it's a lot heavier.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Storytime seems to be a very popular recommendation so I feel good about that as the next step. (Originally I had The Greatest Show on Earth slotted for the next NW reaction, but definitely changing it based on everyone’s recommendation.) Excited to listen to your fav song too! Thanks. 🤍

@flaviovergottini652

11 ай бұрын

​@@KoalityReactionsplease keep "The Greatest Show on Earth" and "The Poet and The Pendulum" on stand-by, at least for a little while (even if they are frequently requested): I think you will appreciate them better, once you have some other Nightwish songs under your belt (there's plenty of them: all bangers, every one is a journey of its own, no one is similar to another). I liked your reaction: yes metal has a lot of sub-genres, so everyone could find his/her cup of tea... Tuomas (founder, keyboardist and main composer of Nightwish) doesn't like harsh vocals, while Floor (current singer) did like them when in her previous bands (After Forever and ReVamp). If you want to dig deeper into the vocals topic I suggest you another rabbit hole: try "Pisces" by the band Jinjer. Like the zodiac sign the title refers to, there is a certain... duality in this song's vocals. Definitively worth a reaction! Greetings from Italy and good luck for your channel! 👋🇮🇹🖖

@paulchapman2569

11 ай бұрын

​@@flaviovergottini652I concur

Welcome to the world of Nightwish and symphonic metal. They really are a unique band; each song is different and awesome. Floor's beautiful voice reaches your heart in unexpected ways. I hope you continue to explore their music. Hello from the NW Army Portugal.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Definitely will continue on the NW journey! Excited to see where it takes me. Cheers from Canada!

Welcome to Nightwish, a journey that is worth every second.

When you said "Earballs" I laughed because it is such an appropriate description of what you will be using every time you listen/watch a Nightwish video/song... Great reaction.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha Glad you liked it! It's a common phrase I use, for whatever reason. Once you start saying it, you can't stop. Thanks for the comment, appreciate it!

Nightwish is incredibly good and versatile. Floor is otherworldly in her talent and skill. She can do it all vocally, her stage presence is phenomenal and she evokes emotions like no one else. I recommend checking out everything she did on Beste Zangers 2019, as well as the songs she posted on her KZread channel.

Nice that you found the best band there is. The keyboard player is a Metal Mozart and genius songwriter.

Hi Jenna, greetings from UK Thank you for checking out my favourite band 😊 I do hope that you will dip your toe into their music and I hope that you find some songs that you like

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I can’t wait to continue on the Nightwish journey! Thanks for being here. Cheers!

Hi Jenna😘Great reaction . Nightwish is an absolutely unique band . The music style , the power and the amazing atmosphere at the concert . Extremely talented ❤Floor Jansen ❤is addictive with her unearthly vocals , she is simply wonderful . I really hope you will continue to explore the great world of symphonic metal and Nightwish . And now a sub for you and let's keep flying 🤘😘🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Even in the video you can sense the energy of the fans. So cool. Can’t wait to hear more! 🤘🏼

This is a milestone in the history of music

Welcome to Nightwish family, prepare to be blown away with every new song, and with Nightwish it's all about pure emotions, so just relax and embrace it and you'll enjoy it so much. 🤗🔥

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I plan to - thanks so much!!

Dear friend, I'm glad you got to know Nightwish, Finnish symphonic metal band and music. Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) is behind this beautiful music, he writes and composes these songs. He is our modern day metal Mozart. Hope to see you continue this metal caravan 🤘😊❤

Hello Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. And they make Symphonic Metal. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there. I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion. Watch out for the Nightwish Army. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I’ve already had so many great recommendations. Can’t wait to continue on this journey! Thanks so much.

THAT WAS AMAZING!

Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA! Yep...that's the face! The face of the person who says "I don't like metal!" Then they hear Floor Jansen sing... Nightwish is a band of many styles and sounds...no 2 songs alike! A group of world-class musicians...you will likely be lured into more...so next up...Storytime! See below a comment from Gabriel Bardac who will provide you with a band bio and list of links to best performances (under Community tab on his YT channel)...follow the list and become a Nightwish fan! We're happy to come along on your journey!

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Storytime! So glad you guys came to guide me. I had another song lined up but I’m switching it now. Can’t wait!

@amygoodson-catlady

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions That makes me so happy! Oh, and in case no one explained... 1. Wacken is in Germany, pronounced VAW-KEHN. And 2. The "pipe organ thing" is a custom wine rack fashioned after the Sebelius Monument in Helsinki, then converted into a keyboard stand!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish and the genre Symphonic Metal. It is indeed a deep, deep rabbit hole!! Nightwish Wacken 2013 was one of those moments when a band completely clicked, every single song from the entire set is a banger, and its even more impressive when you know Floor had only joined the band about 10 months earlier while they were touring the US (she took the call to come sing for them and had just 48 hours to get to the US and learn the set list before she did her first show with the band!) And yes, describing "metal" music can be confusing as it covers so many sub-genres and styles, symphonic metal being one of them. Don't worry about it, let your ears and brain work out what you like and what you don't, not every piece is going to be to your tastes, and that's perfectly okay. Just enjoy the journey.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh I love this, thank you! I definitely agree that not every type of music is for everyone, but it’s so nice to hear someone say follow what you like. And yes, someone told me about her joining the band and only having 48 hours to learn the set list. I can’t even imagine!! She is definitely a power house. Excited for more! Thanks for being here.

@SolFaithman

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactionsOh undoubtedly, its the only way to listen to music imho, you either like something or you don't and no amount of being told that something is good /bad matters, its down to your own ears/brain/heart telling you what you like. Unfortunately, in the world of reactions, you'll get a lot of opinions being thrown at you but as the old saying goes "opinions are like arse-holes......everyone has got one!!" NW is a perfect example, you'll often hear some quite strong statements about NW's original singer Tarja and how she's better than Floor and "the true Queen of NW" etc, and then others will defend Floor (and poor Annette in the middle gets kind of forgotten!!) but these people forget that we are blessed to have had 3 great singers in the band and each played their part in the evolution of the group, each helped to make NW what they are today. People focus to much on "better" as if its a competition all the time instead of thinking "different".

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

@@SolFaithman Totally agree! All forms of art are so subjective. It’s definitely based off how you personally feel about it. That’s why art is so cool… it effects and moves everyone differently. Well said! 🤍

Arguably, metal has the best musicians and singers... Nightwish is the perfect example! 🤘👍🤙

Floor Jansen is incredible. You should also check out her own songs and cover performances aswell. She even did a fantastic version of "Let it Go" from frozen for her daughter.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

No way!!! Hahaha I'll have to check that out for sure. Lots of people have commented on how great her solo stuff is too.

@smavtmb2196

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Yes 👍

What Gabriel said. Tuomas Holopainen, on keys, has three keyboards, a backing track controller, some SPFX triggers and one or two bottles of red wine behind that "pipe organ" stage decoration. He is THE Metal Mozart! This song comes from one of the best concerts of the decade if not the Century! BIG rabbithole with Nightwish!! Nightwish Army, Blue Mountains Corps, Australia. Nightwish since 1996.

Hi Jenna, welcome to the world of Symphonic metal, definitely not what you thought it might be because there are now so many sub sections of Metal, all of which you should check out! There probably will be some you’re not keen on but I think you will enjoy most! You have been Floor’d and if you had chills or goosebumps experienced what us Nightwish fans call Floorgasms 😂 I think that you may be visited by the high priest of the Nightwish army @Gabriel Bardac he usually pops by to Nightwish reactions to enlighten you to interesting information about the band. Nice to know you liked this track, I would recommend Yours is an empty hope live at Wembley, alternatively Romanticide, from Wacken 2013 - both are a bit heavier! 🌹

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Floorgasms! I love that! Hahahaha Amazing. Yes, symphonic metal might be more my jam for sure. I'm not sure the heavier stuff will be in my wheelhouse, but of course it's nice to experiment and see. Thanks for the rec! I'll check those out! 🤍

You have just been Floored, as so many have said of reviewers in the past as they encounter Floor Jansen for the first time. Welcome to Nightwish. In the mid 1990s this Finnish band INVENTED the genra of operatic female singer backed by a metal band. Every group from Epica to Evanescence have credited Nightwish as their inspiration. Their original singer Tarja Turunen was a classically trained (opera) singer. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist, is the composer and lyricist for the vast majority of their songs. It took some time and a few shakeups, but they finally found Floor Jansen, a singer song writer in her own right. Floor is also a classically trained singer, as her amazing breath control and range attest. In addition to her oparetic power vocals, she also growls. Be sure to check out Epica for the talented Simone Simmons. After Forever and ReVamp are other collaborative efforts Floor fronted. Trivia: • Floor Jansen, Nightwish's third lead singer was good friends with Tarja, their first lead singer. They have appeared together doing duets at Tarja's concerts. • Floor was also good friends with Simone Simmons of Epica, both of whom are from the Netherlands.

Huh, Disturbed, Ren, and Nightwish, right in a row - guess I've found a new reactor to tune into! You've picked some great starting points - and thanks much for sharing how these works affect you, with all us randos out here on the 'Net! Looking forward to whatever you find next :)

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I had some people giving good recommendations! I would’ve been lost otherwise. 😂🙈 Can’t wait to keep going and listen to more from all of those bands and more. Thanks for hanging and watching, I really appreciate it. From one rando to another! 🤍

Thx for a lovely reaction Jenna...you were obviously taken by surprise, as many others are when reacting first time to this song. Really looking forward to your next NW reaction. Everything on Gabriel's or the other guy's lists are epic, and so different, but, personally, I think 'Storytime' would be a great follow up reaction for you if you want to continue on your NW journey...but don't leave it too long please...😉😍🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I’ll do another one soon! I usually record in a batch of 8-10 videos, so there will more in the next batch for sure. Can’t wait! Storytime is definitely up next.

@tonycarroll7925

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Thank you...I can guarantee you'll be singing it in the shower after just one listen...🤣🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

@@tonycarroll7925 hahaha music to my ears! 🎉🤘🏼

@tonycarroll7925

11 ай бұрын

🚿🎵😁

Welcome to a rabbit hole of musical joy. I've been a metal head since puberty and THAT was a looooong time ago. There are so many sub-genres of metal, some you'll love, some you be ok with, some that you won't like. It's the same for me. But Nightwish! I find it hard to comprehend not liking them. Especially live. This whole concert's set list, that song was 13 of 15, are absolute gold! And there is so much beyond. Enjoy! 🤘😎🤘

I don't consider myself a Nightwish fan like the majority of the folks you'll find here. I'm really a fan of Floor's and her solo projects, which, after seeing her solo performances from her appearance on the Dutch tv show Beste' Zangers solidified my fandom of Floor and she introduced me to Nightwish. So, to promote Floor I'm going to take the liberty of posting a selected playlist of live performances that I consider the most enjoyable for me from her catalog of solo projects. 2019 - Beste' Zangers Solo cover of "Shallow" (Lady Gaga) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2ps0sdtkcKfqs4.html Duet cover of "Phantom of the Opera" w/ Henk Poort - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqB3tcWjpqe1erA.html 2021 - solo Amsterdam Concert **You will find these are from her channel and the entire concert is there, professionally taped provided by her fans through crowdsourcing** "Storm in a Glass" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aZWsl9CMgKWfpJs.html "Slow, Love, Slow" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHZ7mqmdqa-_dM4.html "Nemo" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5mWypaNpbPFiMo.html 2022 - Singles from her 2023 released solo album. There are music videos of these singles but I prefer the more organic live versions. All six venues provided excellent acoustics "Fire" - recorded at HLF8 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKWrqq-gn8KqlLQ.html "Storm" w/orchestra - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aph1spqGmsrOj6g.html "Me Without You" - First public performance - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGqAz7SLXdXNo9Y.html "Paragon" - Live at @RadioVeronica - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5mquKSupZrOoso.html "Daydream" - Live at NPO Radio 2 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIKC1ZSln8eoiaw.html "The Calm "- this is the only one I can find live kzread.info/dash/bejne/dmaVxsxqd8zWfaQ.html Video Playlist of My Paragon live performances - kzread.info/head/PLAF4nircstOzIVwA8VoEz0ZQ50YivBpMW Bonus reel - Floor sings the phonebook - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYCJ1JN9fNqrgco.html Regards,

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Incredible, thank you! I already thought I might check out some of her solo stuff, so this helps a lot. Cheers!

@andrelglinnenbank2856

11 ай бұрын

I would also recommend an often overlooked song that is sung by Floor but outside her solo work. This was for a TV documentary, it is called in Dutch 'De Beelden blijven' kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2phmLCPo8XNZrg.html. But don't worry if you don't understand Dutch, it's message is so important that it was subtitled in 40 languages in a community effort. For those who still prefer English, there is also 'The fight goes on' kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5WlqNidn6-pecY.html, but without video of Floor singing.

@MrCharon1965

11 ай бұрын

You really can't go wrong with any of the Beste Zangers. The theme is a number of artists from the Netherlands get together and each gets a day where the other sing songs in his or her style. Metal is not big in the Netherlands and Floor was practically unknown even by most of the other singers. She opened the show and literally stunned everyone. She went on to stun everyone each week. IMO its best to start with the Opener for Henk Poort ( Vilija Lied ) and IMO best to use the English subtitled episodes that really give you a feel for her and the others. I am a huge fan of Nightwish but this show really showcases her talent and the fact she could dominate any type of music she chose to focus on. Really a generational talent, and although I am a fanboi I believe an objective statement.

@marklinden2342

11 ай бұрын

Great list of Floor’s other work… Must Add: Sweet Curse m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/nolsy5SiY9mefbQ.html&pp=ygUac3dlZXQgY3Vyc2UgZmxvb3IgYW5kIGhlbms%3D This song will give chills to any human with a heartbeat. You may find yourself unable to listen to any other song for days …the ears, brain and body crave more …of this hauntingly beautiful song

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

@@marklinden2342 oooh tasty!! Making a note, thank you.

Gracing your ear balls 😂awesome !! 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha My earballs get mentioned numerous times. 🤘

Your paradigm in your mind has been shifted...lol I discovered them last August. Every song is different but amazing. As a classically trained piano teacher and singer i love analyzing their music. You never know within the song where they will lead you. Floor can make covers better than the original too. Subbed for more of your awesome reactions.

Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Tuomas the keyboard player writes 90% of the music and as an empath and poet wears his soul in his music and no Nightwish song is fully the same. Sadly that is a prop around his multiple keyboards but he has played a real organ. Hope you stick around for further Nightwish and enjoy this unique band Thank you.

Originally Floor was sent by Allfather Odhinn to Midgard to gather the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she got distracted and joined a series of bands. However, Floor still gathers souls by her grace, beauty and the sheer power of her vocals. We give thanks for her at our Blots regularly and hope that Odhinn won't notice that she has never returned to Asgard. ALL HAIL THE VALKYRIE GODDESS!!! The Nightwish Army is incoming! You're not ready! Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty!

Hey KR, nice reaction and welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. NW aren't really like ANY other band, metal or anythng else you care to put a label on..even in this genre (so called "Symphonic Metal"). Finding NW is sometimes a life changing experience, it was for me, and Ghost Love Score is often the doorway down into the rabbit hole. Hope you do some more reactions to NW, I don't think you'll regret it! Their canon is super varied, often deeply emotional, sometimes overwhelming and never, ever, dull..you may not like the heavier ones but every song, is a carefully crafted work of art.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

It did feel in a league of its own, like there was no label for it! So I totally understand that. Can’t wait to hear more! Thanks for kind words!

If you're like me, your life will never be the same after discovering Nightwish and Floor Jansen. And that's a good thing! 🤘😄🤘

I'm 67 and it's one of my favorite bands

Hello, lovely lady! NightWish huge, long-time fan/addict here! lol. I just came across your channel and I enjoyed your reactions to this incredible band, you've got a new subscriber right here and several thumbs up! Welcome to the Nightwish ship of wonders!! lol🤘❤ And thank you for this reaction btw, Ioved it! They are such an epic, extraordinary, legendary band, as you surely know by now! I'm so glad to see so many people on YT reacting to Nightwish and thus coming to know their music this way! Nightwish lore spreading all around!!!🤘🖤 Yeah! haha. I mean, you witnessed it, their music is so... Gods, no mundane word is enough to describe such magnificent otherworldly realm that they've created through their Music!!! Pure magic, regardless of who's the singer they're working with! So please continue in the path of this fantanstic musical journey with them! Btw, since dear Gabriel has already come here to give you the summary of the NW lore and history, I guess you're already familiar with most of it and know that they had three lead singers so far: Tarja Turunen (first one and co-founder of the band, from 1996 to 2005); Anette Olzon (from 2007 to 2012); and Floor Jansen (third singer, the one you heard, who sings with them since 2013). Well, I don't know if you're taking suggestions from the comment sections but, I certainly hope so for I have plenty lol. I hope you're willing to take this fantastic journey through all of their music (I believe anyone starting to know their work should give a listen to them in all eras, including their origins with Tarja and their middle era with Anette, so you can have a full insight of their lore, style, evolution and Art). So if that's alright I'd like to drop down here my recommendations from them in Tarja's era (yeah, I do have a reeaally soft spot for her😆, although I love all of them especially Floor), since from what I've seen you reacted to NW songs with the amazing Floor (others can recommend you more songs from her era), and I'm more of an "old school Nightwisher" (although I absolutely LOVE them in all eras!🤘💘), moreover I'd like to not make this comment any longer that it will already be lol. Afterwards I'll be also suggesting songs from Tarja's stunning solo career, her work is different from anything you've seen and deserves more attention, it's creative and overall mindblowing, plus 'tis inspiring how she's constantly growing and improving herself as an artist and a person, and only through her solo career you get to really know her artistry! I really do hope you're willing to take this fantastic journey through the Art all of these phenomenal artists deliver to the world, it's so worth it! Now before we continue, I'd only like to add that I enjoy NW's music from all eras with all three lead singers they had because they're an incredible band, and although I'm a huge Tarja fan (or Tarjaholic, as some would call us ahaha) - and think she's very unique and brought NW to a whole new level combining her stunning dark, absolutely beautiful and powerful operatic vocals (her rich timbre I must say is rare and uncommon even into the classical music universe) with Tuomas' genius -, I love, respect, support and appreciate all their singers as the equally great, amazingly talented musicians they undoubtedly are in their own different ways and rights (that's a fact only the blind don't see, all else is just a matter of personal taste and preference imo), each of them brought special, individual elements to the band that helped them grow, mature and develop their artistic identity. As a fan, I strongly believe we are blessed to have witnessed three amazing talented ladies fronting NW and should just enjoy the gift the whole band (all members, past and present) deliver us with their timeless Art, and I think we should feel grateful and honored for that, regardless of our personal preferences. That being said, without further ado, back to NW in Tarja's era (I tried to make a selection as short as I could, really difficult to choose from their vast, outstanding repertoire lol, but there's so much more to explore as you go): 1. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4N4pa9rZq2-f7w.html . "Ghost Love Score", song from their album "Once", performed in the iconic "End of an Era" DVD. (Curious fact: Tarja was very sick with a severe throat infection during this concert in 2005 - the last time ever the band and her performed together before their dramatic breakup. She didn't even know if she'd be able to sing that night, yet she did it marvellously! So if this is not the best she can do, just you imagine how damn incredible she is at her best!😍Remember this everytime you react to this concert lol). This is one of their greatest masterpieces of all times! Floor also sings this one differently but beautifully🖤 (you just reacted to her version) and I love both, but I personally love the way Tarja sings it, I feel like she deeply understands the crucial importance of the instrumentals (especially the epic orchestral arrangement and choir), and the unspoken soul of the song, so she doesn't sing it like it was all about her voice and it's clearly intentional; if you listen closely sometimes she even seems to use her voice like an instrument, often blending her sound at the end of some phrases with the orchestra's (which in Floor's version was made lower probably to match her style better), becoming one living soul with the music. It's just so perfect imo! 2. kzread.info/dash/bejne/poBml9SbntmzZNI.html . "The Phantom of the Opera", also live from the End of an Era concert; yes, that's their astonishing version of the song from the same-name A. L. Webber's musical. Tarja in the role of Christine and Marko as the Phantom 😍🤘. Just mindblowing, that's all I have to say for now! 3. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fomtmraYY87Plaw.html . "The Siren", another iconic "must listen" masterpiece, also from End of an Era. Tarja becomes The Siren here, so mesmerizing! Here you get to hear different layers of her singing she rarely used while with NW, apart from unique dark classical vocals: she uses a soft, drawing, mystic almost ethereal voice, and also a sort of arabic/gypsy chanting style! Really beautiful, mystical and enthralling imo! 4. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnWjt7mOZLLWpNI.html . "Bless the Child", live at Raumanmeri in 2003, song from the 2002 album "Century Child". Another brilliant song and performance! If you wish, there's also the official video for this song, quite beautiful and breathtaking. 5. kzread.info/dash/bejne/no6bzdqgm6uceZs.html . "Planet Hell", also from "End of an Era" dvd (song originally from "Once" as well). Heavy! Tarja & Marko!😍 They rock so freaking amazing together!🤘 6. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIeBpaZsaaivfcY.html . "Kuolema tekee taiteilijan", also from "End of an Era" dvd (and originally from "Once" as well). I put this ballad because it's simply beautiful and so very touching (plus, it's in finnish, their native language, and I love it!) The translation of the title is something like "Death makes an artist"... 7. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGuCmq-em8iuYpM.html . "Wishmaster", also live from "End of an Era". Great performance of another iconic song! 8. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fI2KzpiGf72-edY.html . This is "Swanheart", live performance from 2001 dvd "From wishes to Eternity". The song is originally from their album "Oceanborn". This is gold, probably their most Beautiful ballad ever! If you wish there's also this 2013 version from Tarja's solo career: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqp6uMZ-hJbUl5c.html in which she performs with an orchestra and choir, a beautiful arrangement and her vocals are so thrilling and emotional! 9. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnqH08OFe7vgp7w.html . "Slaying the Dreamer", live from End of an Era DVD. Heavy, bombastic, mindblowing, phenomenal!! A little "belting" from Tarja, plus she and all of them headbanging hard 😍 gets me headbanging along🤘 10. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5OGtK-LiK29qKw.html . "Sleeping Sun", live from End of an Era. Such an Iconic ballad, truly beautiful, astounding! 11. kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoWoxrOKnsiYhNY.html . "Passion and the Opera", this one is actually performed in Tarja's solo career, 'twas in 2007 (therefore after her departure from the band). I don't think they ever performed this song live together, neither did the other singers as far as I know. Anyway it's sooo amazing!!! In this song Tuomas seems to make "subtle" musical mentions of Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria, from his opera "The Magic Flute". Love this and Tarja is gorgeous, showcases much of her vocal skills and powerful energy on stage! 12. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIOYrdSAhrnbeZs.html . "Dark Chest of Wonders", also live from "End of an Era", the openning title of the concert. Brilliant, heavy yet flowing like a river! 13. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nn1mubSLaM--l6g.html . "Ever Dream", another iconic and great song, also live from End of an Era. Floor also sings this one just as beautifully. 14. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXtst7CbeZWxfZc.html . "10th Man Down", from EP "Over the Hills and Far Away", and performance is live at the Summer Breeze Fest in 2002. Baby NW and they're already grand! Now to Tarja's solo career in the next comment...😆

Jacksonville Fl. Division of the Nightwish Army on board. Thank you for an excellent reaction video to our Nightwish. You are classy, well spoken and excellent at articulating your thoughts, emotions and feelings. There will be some excellent guidelines offered from the fanbase, to help you navigate the waters of your Nightwish journey, my only advise would be to do a little research before tackling The Poet And The Pendulum as well as The Greatest Show On Earth. You will get so much more out of your experience, if you know the context. Once again, great job, and best wishes.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I like research, so I made a note of this! Thanks so much for the kind comment, excited to explore more of what Nightwish has to offer. Cheers!

🤩👌💥💯🎶 The "nerviuosness" comes along while listening this magical band when you're not expecting then the unecpected. 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

"Heavy metal", from which all further metal subgenres originated, was originally a rather melodic, epic genre and strong clean vocals were typical for heavy metal from the very beginning. Nightwish in general and symphonic metal in particular directly descended from the heavy metal genre. If you imagined metal as something more aggressive, with growls, blastbeats and angry lyrics, then these are other "branches" of the metal evolution. Although there may also be elements of more extreme music in symphonic metal. In the last 25-30 years, aggressive metal subgenres have become more common, so some (especially younger) people may even doubt whether Nightwish is metal. The truth is that Nightwish has inherited the traditions of the original heavy metal to a greater extent than those more extreme bands with which metal is associated these days. For example, Iron Maiden is one of the legendary bands that defined the sound of heavy metal. If you listen to them, I think you'll hear some of similarities with Nightwish and symphonic metal. Here, for example, is a good example of Iron Maiden music, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" from a concert in 1982: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaqElMp_drmbZ6g.html

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yesss, I did imagine it being much heavier with a lot of growling vocals. So this makes sense. Very cool - thank you for the history! I’m glad I’m learning that there’s different sub genres of metal. Can’t wait to listen to more! I’ve definitely heard of the band Iron Maiden but I probably can’t recall a specific song. I’ll def listen to them! Thanks!

@xxwookey

10 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions Try '80s metal' for the older/original mostly-clean-vocals style of the genre (I@m not a big fan of the later harsh-vocals style either). Some bands to listen to are Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin (actually all from the 70s), then Iron Maiden, AC/DC (Rock rather than metal, but great anyway), Judas Priest, Rainbow, Dio, Metallica. The other classic symphonic metal band that pretty-much invented the genre is Therion. They started doing this sort of thing about 3 years before Nightwish formed, and they are still going too, through numerous changes in personel and style. They've been big on choirs and having 3-4 vocalists. One band with some harsh vocals that you might like is Epica - probably the 2nd-most successful symphonic metal band in the world (after Nightwish). Oh and you need to check out Ayreon too, which is more of a fascinating musical project than a band. That lot should keep you entertained for a while. There are of course hundreds more bands and loads of great music, but you want to start gently :-) This is a deep hole you about to fall into...

Beast In Black - Blind And Frozen. You must hear this singer. This band have been a warmup for Nightwish many times. And .... both live in Finland :) Great song and a great video

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Made a note! Thank you!!

What a beautiful sincere reaction. Very beautiful with a lovely smile. I could tell by your smile and expressions that you were amazed and enjoyed it very much. I understood your comment about metal, and I'm happy you found Nightwish. You will enjoy their music and I look forward to hearing another reaction from you, Jenna. (Koality Reactions)

Welcome to Nightwish! You have a fantastic journey in front of you discovering the range of this group. Enjoy the ride!

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish and Floor Jansen, The Goddess Voice of Heaven and Earth. Enjoy your journey.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I think I will! 🤍

GLS is the Nightwish gateway drug. If your soul wasn’t snatched already, that final note will seal the deal! Great review.

Every... Frickin... Time. Goosebumps from Floor on her last notes. Generic metal music is probably what you were thinking of. This is symphonic metal, and one of the best all time songs by Nightwish. Top 3 for me easy. Nice reaction and welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish.

Great Voices!! Great Band! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌✌✌ 🇦🇺

Yes, exactly: not just a song, a performance. It's not traditional metal music, although there are aspects of metal there, obviously. I'm a fan of classic metal, but maybe like symphonic metal even more after discovering Nightwish,

Welcome to Symphonic Metal and the world of Nightwish! Enjoy the ride! There are no bad songs!🤘🎸

Symphonic Metal, welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole.

Go Canada! I'll be visiting Montreal from Germany for a week in October, hope to catch some Indian summer vibes.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Oh man, Montreal is beautiful. I hope you have an amazing time! I’ll send good weather vibes. 🎉

Thank you for mentioning the Band's performance! I'm a Nightwish fan for 22 years and a Floor fan for 19 years and I was there 2013 and what a surprise it was for me to see both of them going together now, I had tears in my eyes through the whole concert. So every now and then it's time for me to witness a new lucky "I've never heard something from Nightwish before" victim and they are always so absolutely and legitimately amazed by Floor's performance. But this masterpiece of a song and the whole entire concert was just pure perfection by the whole band. If it's only ghost love score, you can listen to it over and over again always focussing on another band member. Have you noticed Jukka the drummer? Are you aware of what Tuomas is doing there? Just look, listen and feel what is happening there! 🤘❤️‍🔥

At this concert Floor was still the temp/singer for the band ...But not for long ,,Welome from deepest darkest Norfolk UK,,😎

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

So I’ve heard! Incredible! She’s a bad ass.

Symphonic metal is the genre 😁 Nightwish is versatile so... "Storytime"? Show opener " Dark Chest of Wonders"? (Wacken 2013) Look after Gabriel Bardac here in comments, he have all the info and best links.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I've heard Storytime more than once, which is always a good sign! And definitely will look at Gabriel's recs too. Thanks so much!

To continue "easing" into this style of music, from this same Wacken 2013 show do the song "EVER DREAM"

Great reaction Greetings from 🇳🇱 🤘

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers from Canada.

NIGHTWISH is a symphonic metal band totally different than metal. I loved watching you react to my favorite band. I'm in my mid 60s and I have been following NIGHTWISH for years. I saw them twice last year and they put on a fantastic concert. My recommendatio is to stick with NIGHTWISH at Wacken 2013. There is a lot of great music from that concert. I know that you will be getting a lot of feedback from NIGHTWISH fans and the NIGHTWISH Army. Keep up the great work and good luck with your channel 🤘🌵

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I've had some more recommendations from this concert already. Can't wait! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. Cheers.

@davidamadeo4674

11 ай бұрын

@@KoalityReactions thank you for the reply. I look forward to seeing you react to more NIGHTWISH videos, I don't think that I'm alone in this request 🤘🌵

Floor is a great singer in several styles, she sings pop, rock, even Disney princess songs, and obviously metal. It all sounds amazing, her voice control is superb. Her recent solo album is great, though more of a pop vibe.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

I heard her solo stuff is awesome! (Both her band before Nightwish, and her recent solo stuff.) Excited to check it all out!

@annalindblad2917

11 ай бұрын

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They pulled off the most perfect song, and this was one of Floors first performances as new vocalist of the band. She was so nervous to prove herself to soo many people, and she nailed it! which was her release at the end of that last note of the song

The genre is called "symphonic metal" and ideally it should be performed with a full orchestra behind the band. But only (to my knowledge) the band Epica did that at their 10th anniversary concert and they must have lost a lot of money then. By the way, this singer Floor Jansen (pronounce Yansen) sings two songs during that concert too with her good friend Simone Simons who is the lead singer of Epica. Floor Jansen is Dutch, performs in metal bands since whe was 16 and was trained at the rock acadamy in Tilburg (NL) and a few years of music university (opera) which she did not finish. She went in the direction of musical theatre (together with metal her true love) and she learned stage presence from a musical theatre teacher. Floor calls herself a vocal nerd. She is a HSP and has absolute hearing, and is a staunch perfectionist. She recently started a solo career besides Nightwish doing (good) pop songs she mostly wrote herself, focussing on mental health in all its aspects. (album My Paragon). She chose pop, because she had never done that before. She is regarded inside and outside the metal community as the best female singer of her generation, mainly because she can sing everyting, death growls, switching to full opera on a dime and everyting in between. She has many, many colors in her voice, without losing her vocal identity. If you want to see the masterpiece of Nightwish, it is in my opinion the Poet and the Pendulum, by far. And I am not even a metal fan.

Floor was an Opera singer and professionally trained there where 82 thousand people at this show in Brazil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahh.. another soul snatched by our valkyrie viking queen! I believe *story time* is up next. Excellent job reacting with very few pauses, I'll be watching for your next nightwish reaction.. Great lakes chapter reporting in..

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes, that's definitely next! Hahaha How'd you know?! ;) Cheers.

the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. special greetings to the General of the Army > Gabriel Bardac (in your comments) and of course the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family The Bande Vocals : Floor Jansen Bass,Vocals : Marco Hietala Guitar : Emppu Vuorinen Keyboards,Songwriting. : Tuomas Holopainen Uilleann Pipes : Troy Donockley Drums :1-Jukka Nevalainen until 2013 /and then 2-Kai Hahto.

Welcome to Nightwish! Keep it going! Follow Gabriel’s list.

Great reaction! Hang on.... you're in for a wild ride!

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Woo! 🎉

Wellcome to the Nightwish family ❤❤❤❤❤❤greetings from Denmark

Hellyeahhh..!!! Nightwish ❤❤❤❤ welcome to a magical journey of music 🤟🤟

Nightwish is a good journey to take .. thank you for you reaction to this Koality ..

Hey beautyfull!!! You don't have an idea about what you can see and hear from Nightwish. Good reaction. Please keep on. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English.

Nice reaction lady. Nightwish is a very large but satisfying rabbit hole. Every song is different. Lol! With Nightwish's discography, and Ren' s vids, add in Dimash and Diana Ankudinova, and you'll not want for some amazing music. I will enjoy watching your musical journey pretty lady...😎🎏

Right......welcome, you wokeup the Nightwish army so get ready for a fantastic NIGHTWISH experiance, band from Finland, singer from the Netherlands and a guy who can play lots of instruments from GB.

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

People who can play lots of instruments GET ME. It's the dream! So jealous. Can't wait!

Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Nightwish Army California checking in. hope you explore more of them! this whole concert will just blow your mind! all songs different!

Same for me, never heard of them. Now I'm a 60 years old fan from the first moment. I hope you dive into the latest album Human and Nature. Its their masterpiece. Music from the highest level.

O.K. lady buckle your crash helmet and seat belt because you about to go on a musical crash course in to this style of music. There was 82,000 people there. This was near the end of the concert. So they were pumped!!! Floor that wonderful lady singing is trained, she is wearing a cape, and she is a mother!!!! Biggest of all she recently beat cancer!!!!... In a bit they all go off stage. When they return they blow every body's mind. As you are about to hear and see!!!!! In your intro you mentioned acting. WELL these people have been on stage before also!!!! Did you LOVE it??? Her voice is insane!!!!!!!!................... This video brings tears to my eyes....

Hi Jenna ... great reaction ... regarts from Germany 🙂 As I could read here in the comments, everything about Nightwish has already been described. Here are some facts about Wacken (2013) Wacken Open Air 2013 08/01/2013 - 08/03/2013, Wacken Open Air is a metal festival that took place from 08/01/2013 to 08/03/2013 in Wacken near Kiel and Lübeck and Hamburg (DE). The festival was attended by around 85,000 spectators. Tickets cost from €150.00. The festival was sold out. The top acts were Alice Cooper, Deep Purple and Rammstein. In addition, Legion Of The Damned, Pretty Maids, Nightwish, Bob Wayne And The Outlaw Carnies, Thunder, Hellride and many more were booked. Line Up: Alice Cooper Deep Purple Rammstein Agnostic Front Alestorm Alpha Tiger Amorphis Annihilator Anthrax Anvil ASP Benighted Blaas Of Glory Black Messiah Bob Wayne Bob Wayne And The Outlaw Carnies Bullet Callejon Candlemass Chrome Molly Coppelius Corvus Corax Meet Wadokyo Danzig DevilDriver Dew Scented Dezperadoz Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Die Kassierer Doro Dr. Living Dead Dunderbeist Dunderbeist Eat The Gun Eisbrecher Eisbrecher Emergency Gate Eskimo Callboy Faun Fear Factory Fejd Feuerschwanz Finsterfrost Fozzy Grave Digger Haggard Hardcore Superstar Harpyie Hate Squad Heaven´s Basement Hellride Henry Rollins Spoken Word Ihsahn Impius Mundi Kamikaze King Kryptos Kryptos Kärbholz Kärbholz Lamb Of God Legion Of The Damned Leprous Lingua Mortis Feat. Rage Mambokurt Mandowar Meshuggah Motörhead Mustasch Nachtblut Naglfar Neara Nightwish Null DB Null DB Pampatut Powerwolf Pretty Maids Rabenschrey Ragnarok Rebattered Rebattered Rock Rottens 9mm Assi Rock N Roll Russkaja Sabaton Scott Ian (Spoken Word) Secret Sphere Secret Sphere Serum 114 Skyline Soilwork Sonata Arctica Soulless Spitfire Stahlmann Subway To Sally,Suidakra Thunder Tristania Trivium Ugly Kid Joe Versengold W:O:A Firefighters Whitechapel

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Wow, long line-up! Thanks for this insight. Does this festival not run yearly? Or was this just the year of this Nightwish performance?

@andythefoxx1783

11 ай бұрын

Yes, this festival takes place every year. One of many festivals in Germany and the rest of the world :-) OMG. How should I explain how often and when Nightwish has an appearance where. Maybe as a number. Let's just take June of this year. All according to Nightwish official site: 03.06.2023 - Evenew - Stockholm (SE) 06/07/2023 - Release Athens - Athens (GR) 06/10/2023 - Nova Rock - Nickelsdorf (AT) 06/12/2023 - Amphitheater - Gelsenkirchen (DE) 06/16/2023 - Kitee Rantakenttä - Kitee (FI) 06/17/2023 - Lemonsoft Areena - Vaasa (FI) 06/22/2023 - Tons of Rock - Oslo (NO)@@KoalityReactions

Wellcome to the magical music of Nightwish. 100 plus songs, but not any bad ones. You will have many good vibes listening to this symponic metal band. Greetings from nwAse Sweden

Welcome to the Nightwish Army and congratulations on your first Floorgasm, may I suggest Storytime from the same concert if you decide to do another Nightwish reaction

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

It'll be comin soon!

Until today i cry tears if i hear her...and this concert was unreachable for anyone...she was the best choice for melodic metal EVER !

There are so many types of metal, and to be honest it's all good. I recently realized in my late 50's that there are many groups who growl and scream are amazing. I have been going to more metal concerts in my 50's than i did in the 30plus years before, and It's awesome. I recommend trying a sample of all types of metal bands Nightwish is my favorite ...i am a bit obsessed with Jinjer, Baby Metal, and Hanabie at the moment. I am going to see them all live in the next 6 weeks in New York.

I think it's time for a little story... Definitely "Story Time" (same concert)

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Yes! It’s next for sure! 🎉

Welcome to Nightwish. Great reaction. Glad to see that you will be continuing your NW journey and that you have chosen Storytime as the next song. Both GLS and Storytime are on the softer side of their catalog and are perfect for dipping your toes into the world of metal. To contrast that, you may want to check out Romanticide and Yours is an Empty Hope (see Gabriel's links for the proper versions) to check out the heavier side. I think you will be surprised how quickly you can get into that as well. Ghost Love Score is the very tip of the iceberg for what NW and Floor can do, and it serves as a great sampler platter of some of what you will get, but there is so much more. Also, NW has had 3 phenomenal lead singers Tarja Turunen, Anette Olzon, and Floor Jansen) in their history and each has brought something special to the group. In addition, Floor has some amazing solo stuff and songs with other bands that will be worth a listen. Plus every member of this band, both past and present, are of the highest caliber. You will quickly come to know each member as they all stand out in their own way. Since the band is Finnish and Floor is Dutch, here are some pronunciation tips to help with names: In many countries, cultures, languages a J is pronounced as a Y, so Jansen = Yansen Tarja = Tarya and in German the W is pronounced as a V, so Wacken = Vahken You will find the following to be true - your favorite Nightwish song is the last one you have listened to!

@Erfedwe

11 ай бұрын

Also, I see recommendations for The Greatest Show on Earth and The Poet and the Pendulum. Both are absolutely amazing, but I would personally recommend to work your way towards these. I think they hit better when you have more familiarity with the band, their catalog, and each of the members. Especially with The Poet and the Pendulum, since there is a very personal back story to this song as it relates to the band in general and to Tuomas Holopainen, their keyboardist and main songwriter, specifically. There are videos and other websites that explain this in detail and it is very much worth doing the research in advance. I believe Tuomas is properly pronounced as 3 syllables - Tu-o-mas. Someone can correct me if that is wrong. 😀

If you contintue with Nightwish, you'll be shocked again and again. Positively. Keep it up!

@KoalityReactions

11 ай бұрын

Can't wait, thank you!

Un coucou de l'armée NIGHTWISH de France, avec un peu de retard, très très bien et excellente réaction à l'écoute du plus grand groupe du monde pour ma part. Mais vous n'avez qu'effleuré le dessus de l'iceberg et vous n'êtes qu'a l'entrée du terrier de lapin. Je vous souhaite de bons floorgasmes et continuez vos réactions nous serons toujours derrière vous pour vous soutenir pour notre groupe...... Encore plus d'écoutes s'il vous plait...... Merci. Faites le festival Open Air Wacken 2013, vous êtes sur de ne pas vous tromper, vous venez d'écouté la chanson 13 sur les 15 du set complet. Les quinze chansons du set sont des classiques pour tous les fans du groupe. Faites le Ever Dream qui commence comme une douce ballade voix piano et sur un signe de Marko ( le bassiste ) continue d'accélérer pour finir comme un train à grande vitesse, puis essayez une petite histoire comme storytimes ou alors du plus lourd avec Ghost River. ou encore plus lourd avec Romanticide..... Et je pense que notre ami Gabriel devait arriver sous peu, ( Un grand MERCI à Gabriel ) cliquez sur son nom et allez sur communauté, vous pourrez suivre sa liste en toute confiance avec les meilleurs mixages à la bonne vitesse et avec le meilleur audio. Continuez les filets du groupe sont tendus et il vous sera très difficile de vous en sortir, plus de NIGHTWISH s'il vous plait ........ Merci et à bientôt. Bonne écoute et un nouvel abonné ici.......