Singers sing what they can, Floor sings what she wants ❤

her name is FLOOR and what people experience when they hear her sing is called a Floorgasm

"She sounds like Amy".....Just wait for it...;-) Say hallo to our valkyri Godess, Floor Jansen. She is one of the most tallented singers out there today. Her stage presence and her command over the crowd is amazing. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤

@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614

9 ай бұрын

She must be American then😛

@Rackelhane

9 ай бұрын

@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614 Hahaha..You wish. Floor is Dutch.😉

@don-o-seven1437

6 ай бұрын

We lived a sheltered life. Just guve Amy Lee credit for opening our minds to bands like this. Even if the order is reversed, we are here now. 3rd GA Division out..​@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614

There is no wrong version. The one with Tarja (the first singer) is the original, that is how it was originally meant to sound like, amazing. This one with Floor is what it evolved throughout the years, amazing too. Those two singers are so different that I feel like you can't compare them but you are obviously entitled and encouraged to say your opinion 😊

@Honken55

10 ай бұрын

Correct. Most Nightwish songs dont have a better version just different versions

I discovered Nightwish through reactors. I discovered reactors through The Warning. I discovered you through The Warning. And now you are (re)discovering Nightwish. It's a circle... 😊

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

BROOOOOOO 🤯

Jansen can sing from classical to belting and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. She is a soprano with a range of more than three octaves (C3 to F6) Jansen started studying music at the Dutch Rock Academy in 1999, entering the Conservatorium Tilburg three years later. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. When After Forever split up, she started teaching performing in her own course called Wanna be a Star? She used to play the guitar, piano and flute, and has completed several years of music studies

@erickvermeulen9734

10 ай бұрын

Classmates at the Dutch Rock Academy were Danny Vera (great hit with Rollercoaster) and Jacqueline Govaerts (the band Krezip, first big hit I Would Stay, their present drummer is at the moment in the USA stepping in for the drummer of U2 who had health issues)

Hi Ashlena, Thanks reacting to this version of GLS, I'm glad you like this version. ❤ As a Dutch person, I am of course very proud of Floor, although I came a little late to the party 🤫) Floor can switch between operatic singing and growling in an instant, although she rarely or almost never does this with Nightwish. I don't mind, because just like with Jinjer, I find it very impressive but it doesn't really work for me. I often listen to the live recording of this entire concert while running. This works really well for me..🏃‍♂🤣 Just like The Warning, Nightwish is a real live band and most prefer live performances over music videos. From the Wacken concert I can recommend Romanticide and Song of Myself, both are a bit heavier than GLS. From other concerts (after 2013) I really like Dead Boy's Poem and 7 Days to the Wolves. Greetings from the Netherlands

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!

She has a warmth to her voice that combined with the power she has is a winning combination.

Hello Ashlena. I'm glad you decided to react to this version of Ghost Love Score. Floor Jansen (Yan-sen), Nightwish's 3rd and current female lead vocalist took this and made it her own, as she does with everything she sings. Carol, my lovely wife of 42 years, and I had the wonderful opportunity to see them live last year at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco. The entire show was incredible. Nightwish is the rare band whose live performances are even better than their studio productions. Thank you and I hope to see more of your reactions to Nightwish live with Floor in the near future.

Hello Ashlena, Nightwish Army Italian Division here. I don't know which version of "Phantom of the Opera" you reacted to but, believe me, the version recorded live last year with Floor in Amsterdam at Ziggo Dome is a true masterpiece. The last note of the song is literally insane. Take a look at that version. 🙂

@ecbftl

10 ай бұрын

And, the guest singer with Floor in the Ziggo Dome performance played the Phantom for many years. I do also like the more intimate version with the same duo on the Beste Zangers TV show with a different backing band.

Thank you for deciding to continue exploring the ocean of music, composed and performed by Nightwish for more than a quarter of a century. Of course, you have a new subscriber here. Want a "regular" Nightwish song? :) I'm tempted to answer that "there is no such thing", since each of their songs is unique. Try "Ever Dream" from the same Wacken 2013 concert, a song dedicated to a state of ideal love. All the best, from Romania!

@whirledpeaz5758

9 ай бұрын

I concur

@don-o-seven1437

6 ай бұрын

3rd GA division checking in. Ever Dream is good and saw you did that. You can move forward to songs Floor actualky recorded with the band. For more "normal" i would recommend Alpenglow or Elan. More fun Your's is an Empty Hope (Mexico City version).

Romanticide is a great shorter song by Nightwish at the same concert wacken 2013

The "walk off" served a dual purpose on this occasion - not only for atmospheric reasons, but it also afforded Floor the opportunity to fix her zipper 😀🇬🇧🤘🤘

Storytime from this concert. Much more catchy to just listen to.

Welcome back to the Nightwish Army!! YOU WERE NOT READY FOR THE NOTE!!!!!!!!

I've known Nightwish since their inception, but I could never stand to listen to Tarja for more than half a minute. I recognized that musically the band was beyond reproach, but man, Tarja's voice was like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. So you can imagine how happy I was when they got Anette (2007 if memory serves), the second singer - not a great one by any means (and it's quite surprising Tuomas chose her), but she made all the songs... listenable, and I could finally enjoy them. And then came Floor, one of the very few singers who can make me tear up by just singing la-la-la. What's more, she *can* sing operatic, but rarely really does - she treads this fine line between "just operatic enough" and "pure opera, don't like it", so she makes the operatic parts of the vocals work for people who hate opera. So yeah, I totally get why Tarja didn't work for you. ^^ If you ever feel like giving Nightwish another chance, try *Storytime*, a much more straightforward banger. Gabriel should show up any minute, he'll give you a whole laundry list of song recommendations. 😁 And no, Floor sounds nothing like Amy Lee. Thank god. 😛

Awesome seeing you on the Nightwish train, Ashlena, and glad you enjoyed this one! For something a little more "normal" and not so epic, though still with that great Nightwish sound, "Storytime" and "Ever Dream" from this same concert will fit the bill. Both great songs and great performances, but also more mainstream and accessible.

Hi Sunshine, and thanks for giving my "other" favorite band another listen. Most of their songs are 4+ minutes long. A few are 15+min. long, but they tell amazing stories. Fun Fact: During Covid lockdown, Floor started doing covers on her YT channel to keep in touch with the fans. Her daughter Freja, was "INTO" Frozen and sang 'Let It Go' constantly, so she did a more metal cover of it for her. You should introduce your daughter to Floor via that video. Ever Dream, Storytime, Romantacide...all from Wacken 2013 are great songs to get to know the band. See you on your channel in a bit!!!

@dazjackson1972

10 ай бұрын

The live version of LET IT GO from her solo AFAS AMSTERDAM show is very good. Not really my type of music, but if I have to endure Disney I'd prefer it to come from Floor.👍🇬🇧

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Sunshine lol

@randymarple9830

10 ай бұрын

You always brighten my day, so, yes...Sunshine.@@ashlenamusic

I have the CD and DVD boxed set of this and I love it when we go on driving vacations playing this.

Great video, I didn't enjoy Nightwish before Floor Jansen. The Valkyrie Sleeping Sun live with Floor is perfect. Can't wait for more videos, thank you for sharing your journey with us 😀

Hi Ashlena, subscriber from England here. I have been following your 'The Warning' journey, so I was thrilled to see you react to this! To be honest with you, I only discovered Nightwish in 2015 when the band began releasing new material with Floor Jansen on lead vocals. I did a retrospective on the two previous singers and the respective material, and I would not have been a fan had the original singer still been with them. I find her operatic voice grates on my ears, and i simply do not like her voice. I did enjoy the two albums with the second singer, but Floor has taken this band to a whole new level. I believe all of the various videos on YT are dated, so (as a rule of thumb) anything dated 2013 onwards will have Floor on lead vocals. Two other members of the band sing lead vocals too, but any female vocal after that date will be Ms Jansen. I am pleased to hear that you will continue reacting to them, and who knows, you may even get to like them! Take care, Kevin

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin! And thanks for sticking around! I have really enjoyed this band so far!

@kevingunning7569

10 ай бұрын

@@ashlenamusic Thanks for getting back to me. You have "been warned" Lol.🤣

@nicod1361

10 ай бұрын

@@kevingunning7569 Wacken 2013 is the ultimate for every one of the 15 songs performed you cannot go wrong, EverDream & StoryTime will bring a wow and smile to your lips, cheers

@kevingunning7569

10 ай бұрын

@@nicod1361 I concur 🤣

The one and only Floor Jansen. Nightwish - Dead Boys Poem live Buenos Aires

Hi 👋. This is their most reacted to song & it is a good example of their preferred style. The music style is called symphonic metal. My personal favorite of their songs is called "Shudder Before The Beautiful." If you want a simpler song, I recommend the live acoustic version of "How's The Heart" with Floor & Troy. Which version of Phantom Of The Opera did you listen to? Nightwish has 2 versions. The first was with Tarja & Marko, both of them have gone on to have solo careers. The newest version has Floor & Henk Poort, & is more traditional. Henk actually played the Phantom for the Dutch version of the stage show.

The chills you feel while Floor sings are lovingly called Floorgasms. A lot of people call this Symphonic Metal. I call it Viking Rock. There is always a brief intermission during the song. Also, this song was toward the conclusion of their headliner set for the concert. I believe their set was over two hours that night.

@dazjackson1972

10 ай бұрын

Their shows are generally around 2 hours in length - from what I've seen. This show was closer to 90 mins, to fit in with the itinerary of the festival no doubt. They managed to pack in plenty of great tracks all the same.🇬🇧🤘🤘

Hello dear reactor, Nightwish is been my favorite symphonic metal band for years. I've seen all those great singers, first Tarja, then Anette and now Floor. I am so happy to have all of their studio albums since 1996 including the rare 1996 collector's edition album. I was at their last concert this year 16th June, and I tell you if you ever have a chance seeing them live go! When I drove back from Vaasa city (Finland) to my home (Oulu city) about 400 kilometers...I just was...what did I saw and listened. My cousin told me years ago that Floor is God's gift Nightwish (I don't believe in God) and I said Nightwish is God's gift to metal music. The people in that crowd I was, they were such nice and polite, we were all friends and polite people. Nightwish will publish their new album 2024 and after that they propably start touring again. I will be the first in line seeing them again. Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) is our metal Mozart who writes and composes these beautiful music. And I have one question to ask him, but I don't say it in KZread before I see them live. Have a beautiful journey with Nightwish dear reactor 🤘

@nicod1361

10 ай бұрын

in my "opinion" it's a bit insulting to Floor & Tarja to include Anette as "those "great" singers, at best she was average

@MilaMan

10 ай бұрын

@@nicod1361 Well that is just your opinion. I insult no one.

Everyone looks "squished" because there were 82,000 in the crowd .. including me!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

DAMN!

@nicod1361

10 ай бұрын

@@ashlenamusic Ashlena, Wacken 2013 is pure Gold a standard setting seminal event ,every song Floor makes her own , she was only 10months in with the band at this point, so none of the songs from the 15 song set was written for her, I suggest StoryTime or EverDream next ,always Live is best, cheers

In 2019 Floor appeared on TV show Beste Zangers (Best Singers) in her native Netherlands. One of her performances on the show was a solo cover of the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper hit SHALLOW. It is a beautiful performance and I really hope you'll take the opportunity to check it out. 🇬🇧👍

Just think: The Warning will be on this stage in 2024!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the SAME THING

“Harassing” is such a strong word! 🤔 I’d go with “Creatively suggesting” 😇 Anyway, thanks so much for (finally) doing this version! It is so very much appreciated. ❤ Literally anything from the Wacken 2013 show works. Storytime, Ever Dream, or Romanticide are favs. Great reaction as always! 🔥🤘 Btw I’m sure the NWA will be fine with your comments on Tarja vs Floor & comparisons to Amy Lee 🙃

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

LOL thanks Jamie

Both are good versions. I like them both. This one, however, is epic. In front of 90k people. Floor only recently joining the band. This show has become one of my favorite live recordings (The Who Live at Leeds. Talking Header Stop Making Sense. Queen Live at Wembley. The Warning Teatro Metropolitan. are in that list as well). I like Tarja. I love Floor. She has such a way to connecting you with the story of the song. Storytime is a really good 'just good song' that you might like.

@jzundert

10 ай бұрын

you,re right but the most fans today find floors voice better than tarja,s for me some songs are maked for tarja,s voice

Storytime, last ride of the day, elan, the islander

Great reaction! Nighwish doesn't really do regular songs, but something that comes close is: Storytime, also Live at Wacken 2013.

HOLY CRAP LETS GO

@randymarple9830

10 ай бұрын

Hey Jesse. You might as well except it. This is a band you will want to study! Master musicians, a poet Mozart composer, a guitarist who plays what the song needs(no more, no less) high octane drummers, and a surprise instrumentalist you have yet to see yet. If you think The Warning has an enthusiastic fan base, The Nightwish Army is right up there. See you on your channel later!!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

hahaha

Hi, Ashlena! I'm glad you enjoyed this version of the song. I had somehow missed you reacting to the original. FWIW, I think every vocalist contributed something to NW as a band. I still consider myself a 'new' fan, so I've heard the most of Floor. So, I am partial to her. :) I have heard her sing GLS live, and it's amazing. I'm sorry your first experience with some fans wasn't great. You like what you like, or don't. ::shrug:: I think some songs are wonderful with Tarja as lead, and there are some where I prefer Floor as lead. Either way, I'm glad you decided to give the band another shot. :) For shorter songs, I'd suggest: Storytime and Everdream. If you want the 'harder' side of Nightwish, I suggest Song of Myself or Romanticide. All are from this same concert: Wacken 2013. Have a great day!

Thank you for a thoughtful and honest reaction. I think you would appreciate a slower more lyrical song by Nightwish. I’m sure you would like “Sleeping Sun” live 2016. It’s such a beautiful song and Floor sounds amazing. Greetings from the UK.

Floor Jansen the Dutch goddess of metal ❤

I don't normally listen to Symphonic Metal, but when I do, Nightwish can't be missed.

I hope you continue to check out more Nightwish and Floor Jansen; she has a recent solo album that is wonderful, too. She is a very versatile singer that can sing anything. With Nightwish, every song is very different, but all are an experience worth having. Subbed in hopes you will do more. This was the 13th song of the night - they go offstage tovhave a quick break, a drink, and to take a breath before the final few songs to end out the show. 😊 Floor also does a costume change part way in the concert - the lights and everything are so hot they sweat buckets, lol. I agree Nightwish is best Live. Their newest album has some really great lyrics videos though that are really worth looking at too. Perhaps Everdream next from the same Wacken concert.

It isn't just the singer who left the stage. This song is the third from the last in the set of 15 songs. There were 82000+ people at this concert - who all expected to see a different singer when they bought their tickets. This concert sold out a year prior. During the year leading up to this part of the tour, the middle singer was fired (various reasons right/wrong). Floor Jansen was asked to finish the tour. Once the fan reacts were so positive, she was asked to join the band (along with the pipes player, not seen here). Most people miss the "canticle" (not the right term - she sings, we answer, repeat), the audience (including me) typically sing it during the end of the song. While the concert at the Wacken festival was 82,000+ people, other bands would play at Wacken Open Air. This is significant because Wacken (city in Germany) has a population of 9,000 - you read that right. As a result, every citizen of Wacken gets free tickets. During some videos of the concert at Wacken, you may see what appears to be a very uninterested person dressed oddly in the audience. He is one of several health/safety people sprinkled throughout the crowd. WOA had to be all but cancelled this year due to the weather.

Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! 6'1'' Dutch Valkyrie Goddess spotted ! This is called Symphonic Metal !!! Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy. Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6). She can sing from classical to belting and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. And she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Plus, huge vocal nerd 😉. Floor Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg, where she graduated in 2003. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016. From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon (Second singer of Nightwish after Tarja) as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour (And she had to learn the setlist in 48h). On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020. And the master of this magic is: Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish) Tuomas the keyboardist writes about 95% of Nightwish songs, music and lyrics. He also composes the music for the backing track they use. It is recorded in London with musicians from The London Philharmonics. Pip Williams helps with the orchestration. There are two London based choirs too on the backing track, the other one is a children's choir. And of course with a synth you can do a lot. This was recorded at the 2013 Wacken (pronounced Vahken) Open Air festival in Germany in front of an audience of 82,000 people (one of the largest heavy metal festivals in the world and one of the largest open-air festivals in Germany). The fiery bull head is the symbol of the festival. We hope, that there is more coming. NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.

10:20 The Floorgasm brings yet another convert to the family !! 😁 Welcome Sister. You’re one of us now. Just FYI, that’s about 70 minutes into the show, and Floor had been killin’ it the whole way already. Also, that’s 82 THOUSAND people hanging on her every word; so, no pressure on her to Bury that (9 second long)high note.... At 6’1 and 170 pounds Floor is a smiling, singing, dancing, enchanting, stage commanding Valkyrie Goddess, and to me at least, a gift from above. Seeing the whole video of this concert, Especially the Floorgasm changed my life. It made me start listening to music again. I love watching these reaction videos and my biggest hope is that people follow and enjoy the Symphonic Metal path I was led to. Welcome to it. A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army This is the holy trinity of Nightwish songs live with Floor fronting... Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fI2eq86Bh6WnhtI.html Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere 2015 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmmW1Nx9eq7AY9I.html DO NOT CUT THIS OFF EARLY. The Nightwish Army is Murderous behind this Sin. Be Warned. 😏 The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZaim6mcqryom9o.html (wait until you have a full understanding of the band’s history before you react to this one. It’ll add the context you need to fully appreciate this emotional masterpiece.)

This song was one of the last on the set. They go get water i think when they go off.

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Makes sense

Welcome to the Nightwish army (Dutch division)! Wishing you a great journey down the rabbit hole from Nightwish! When you're ready for it see...yours is an empty hope and the poet and the pendulum (but first read the background information and see the Wembley version).

Found ya from this vid, subbed, this is THE version, I saw them live in Minneapolis last year, unbelievable, was only 10 feet away from Floor and the guys! I like your honesty about TPOTO, haha

@ashlenamusic

9 ай бұрын

aww thanks!

Beautiful reaction..❤

Hi! For "wrong" versions, the only controversy I was ever aware of for "Ghost Love Score" is that some people recommend the live version from South America, while most fans prefer the Wacken version from Germany, and I certainly agree with that. If you meant Tarja's version of GLS as "wrong", it is less popular, but most Nightwish Army GI's usually want the listener to hear SOME of Tarja's work as well (e.g. "Sleeping Sun" with her), especially before listening to the famous song "The Poet and the Pendulum" with Floor at Wembley. So its really just a question of order.

Storytime from this very show is quite simple and "pop" yet Floor shines with a snippet of opera in there at one point.

She is great

Glad you decided to react to this band again,They’re definitely a band that are better live,their studio stuff is good but it’s their live performances where they shine…they go from operatic though to rock,folk,Celtic and on to thrash and everything in between,hope you decide to dip your toe into some more..if you do then definitely use Gabriel’s list as it has the best quality videos performance and audio wise.👍

that's a sensible reaction. ;-) And it is the same for me, Floors voice is somewhat more charismatic and balanced compared to tarja, who is a great artist and (opera-)singer no doubt. In terms of a simple, "regular" song: this metal genre has a lot of those complex epic songs, so there might not be a perfect answer. Compared to G.L.S. most of nightwish's songs are shorter though. I'd say "Storytime" comes the closest to regular pop/rock, my personal faves would be "Everdream" and "Song of Myself". I'd recommend sticking with Floor's versions and live performances, since you seem to prefer that too.

Did you Phantom with Floor in Amsterdam? With Henk Port? Take a look also to Beste Zangers with Floor...Shallow, etc. or Alone from Heart with Floor....

It's nice that YT has now suggested you to me. Late but not too late. Even though this is the first video I've seen of you, I bet you reacted to Tarja's version of the Phantom. Maybe you have a look at the live version with Floor from last year. This version is classic and here Floor sings with an original Phantom (Henk Poort), who was one of A.L.Webber's favorite phantoms. I guarantee you an absolute musical highlight that has been crowned with an F6 Highnote for 12 seconds. I like your honest way of expressing your opinion and I also liked this reaction - that's why you get the deserved subscription and a like. Greetings; Kelsea Nightwish Army Germany

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate this!

It is normal with Nightwish songs that members of the band go to the back of the stage or even leave it when they are not needed. And to give other members the opportunity to shine as you can see when Floor leaves her front position on stage when Emppu starts his guitar solo. They all just do what the songs need instead of showing off - no egos on stage. And you can see that they love what they are doing - and each other.

I would LOVE you to watch the official video of their song Noise and compare it to the official video of XXI Century Blood by The Warning (you recently reacted to it) cause the ideas of the songs are alike and their are quite a few similarities also on the videos. Thanks!

@gman125

10 ай бұрын

Interesting. I will have to check this out now, as XXICB is an amazing take on tech by them young girls, all those years ago.

She’s a goddess! I love this band!

One semi-personal comment on relating yourself to Floor: Floor did a home "walk around" TV interview a few years ago in Sweden. In the center of her living room, above the main mantle piece, is a painting that very much reminds me of the one you have directly behind you (female looking down with flaming hair). Here is the story: when Floor was young she was struggling a lot and not having very much success. She was working in Netherlands and at the location where she would walk to work every day there was a art store, and it had a painting in the window that Floor would pass every day on this way to work. Floor came to really identify with the female in the painting, and dreamed that one day she could afford to buy it. Then one day she was walking by and it was gone, and Floor was heartbroken. Years later, after Floor became famous, and had more money, she determined to go back to the store and try and find out who had bought it, and she would offer to buy it from them at any price. But surprise surprise, the shop owner said that he had merely put the painting away in the back storage room, because it wasn't selling, and she could buy it right away if she wanted. So Floor bought it, and to this day it is prominently displayed in the middle of Floor's living room, as a reminder of the path she went through on the way to eventual success. For KZread bocking reasons, I will put the link in a "reply" to this comment. The part where she shows the painting and tells the story, is at 8 min 10 seconds ff. Enjoy!

@TedinCalgary1952

10 ай бұрын

So here is the link -- hope this works! drive.google.com/file/d/1XiAK0jPO-mndn2VJeDyGF36LniI0g8UA/view

The singer walks off stage not only because they have been on stage for a long time (this is song #13/15), but also because the story calls for it. After all, this is the phase in which the main character is lured underwater by the Siren and allows himself to be led away. At that stage it is figuratively drowning in the ocean. She then surfaces in an unknown new world/environment, guided by the Ghost.

Your explanation of the difference between their voices is exactly how I feel as well, so that totally made sense to me 😊

@ashlenamusic

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

Not the exact reason why Floor leaves the stage but notice her checking under her right arm as she leaves. Earlier in the concert, she did a costume change during an instrumental, Last of the Wilds, and she comes back after what seemed like an overly long intro to Bless the Child, running onto stage. On a few angles, you can see there is a zipper that is not fully done up, other her right side - that is what she is checking when leaving at the interlude. It is all fixed when she comes back out!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Ahh good eye

I will never tire of watching first time reactions to Ghost Love Score.

It is not the wrong one, just the same one with another singer. With Nightwish there are no wrong ones, just other ones. The people who tell that are the wrong ones.

Hi Ashlena, very nice reaction. Be sure, Floor Jansen (the female Singer) can do much more with her voice. She can also do some pretty nice deep low growls, like Tatiana from Jinjer, but she didnt do it with Nightwish, only at a few Songs like Your's is an empty Hope, best to hear it is at the Live at Wembley Version. With her former own Band ReVamp she did it very often. Greetings from Germany. 🙂

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Her voice is amazing. and greetings!!

Great reaction Greetings from 🇳🇱 🤘

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

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Floor's KZread channel is Awesome. She has 3 things on it. Story time- Floor , Floor Finds - one subject discussed with one other person and Fan Fridays- she answered questions us fans asked . Floor used to be a vocal coach and she calls herself a Vocal technique nerd. At this concert Floor's been with band 10 months. When she first got with them she had to.learn some of their songs 48 hrs

Something that you should know about FLOOR JANSEN. She started singing in a symphonic metal band at just 16 years old. After Forever (1995-2009). Then she created a new Progressive Metal band, ReVamp (2009-2016). In 2018 she released a personal Hard Rock project (Northward). In 2012, she was invited by Nightwish to finish their world tour, after the band's second female singer (Annete Olzon) left. In 2013 she became Nightwish's full time lead Vocalist. She is a singing teacher. She sings in Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Italian and Latin. She sings Heavy Metal, Trash Metal, Pop, Rock, Symphonic Metal, Arya and Opera. She even sang rap. THE BEST SINGER TODAY IN THE WHOLE WORLD.

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

WHOA 16!!!!

A great comparison by an impartial reactor. You are correct. Floor is at another level. "Way better" as you say. You are now on your way... Good luck!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Yes for all but early Nightwish fans this singer, Floor Jansen, takes all of their songs to another level as she has so much versatility, expression and vocal control. This is song 13 of 15 and every one was written for one of the two previous singers, Tarja Turunen (operatic) and Anette Olzon (poppy). There is in fact a recent version of The Phantom of the Opera featuring Floor with 67 year old Henk Poort who was The Phantom in the origina Dutch shows and considered by Lloyd Webber to be one of the best.

Thanks for doing this one --Storytime from the same concert is a great one , New sub here!!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!! A lot of people have said the same song! GOtta check it out

Floor, singer/Valkyrie Goddess!

Inviting is exactly the word ive been looking for to discribe floor's performance

@ashlenamusic

9 ай бұрын

SO inviting!

First time seeing any of your reactions. I like your style. Finnish Band, Dutch Lead Singer, singing in English. You should see her sing with Dutch musical theatre legend, Henk Poort. His is best known for the Dutch theatre version of "Phantom of the Opera" sung in English. On the Dutch TV Show "Beste Zangers", she gets to do the duet of Phantom of the Opera with Henk. Must see!!!

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘 well done and welcome to the Nightwish familie

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

I personally don't think Tarja, the original singer, has an actually harsh voice, but I think I understand where you're coming from. The difference, to me, is that Floor does a much better job at blending in with the rest of the band, while Tarja was more about singing the style she liked, which worked beautifully for some songs, and not for others. (obviously these are opinions, not facts) For some simpler (or at least shorter) Nightwish songs (and always go with the live version, and post-2013 if you want the current singer): Ever Dream, Storytime or Nemo, all pretty radio-friendly songs, to use an outdated term. Romanticide or Ghost River, when you're up for the heavier side of Nightwish. Weak Fantasy or Last Ride of the Day, for some uptempo awesomeness. I Want My Tears Back or My Walden, when you want some bag pipes

@Mystress1980

9 ай бұрын

I think maybe she's meaning one of the reasons I'm not the hugest Tarja fan. That being, she sounds....uncomfortable. The singing doesn't just flow out of her, and in turn, makes me, the listener, uncomfortable. I actually don't mind opera, so it's not the style of vocal that's off-putting. She doesn't sound relaxed or like she's enjoying herself. Basically, she sings like she's either wrestling with each note, or like she's trying not to wake up someone sleeping in the next room. There's no middle ground. Near whisper or strangling the sound itself is a hell of a swing.

Geezers I have one unexpected but thankfully mild stroke and Ashlins (sp?) Goes into my other all time favorite bands!!! 😉 Actually serious about the stroke but recovering thankfully. I am so enjoying your musical discovery journey!!! It really is a highlight!! Floor is absolutely amazing and her with Nightwish is a fantastic and extensive large and diverse rabbit hole!!!! I thoroughly enjoy your genuine discovery reaction and personality!!! Your insights too are spot on at least for me!!!! So thank you adding enjoyment and entertainment to the world at large!!!! Blessings to you, your husband, and daughter!!!

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Awww you’re so sweet thank you xx

Everybody went off stage while the backing track played. This was (forgive me if I'm counting wrong) song 12 out of 15. All of the songs are high energy.

Originally written with Tarja's (1st singer) talents in mind (and some people do like that version better), Having seen that video you can see where Floor and Tuomas adapted it to be more her style - taking some of the lyrics that are in the backing track, changing a few notes, getting a growl* in her voice and adding the belt at the end. Floor came in as an emergency replacement after the 2nd singer (Anette) left the band in the middle of the American tour - had to learn the song set in 48 hours (there's a video). The Wacken 2013 concert is not even a year beyond that initial performance - Floor is not even an official member of the band at this time. The energy loop between the band an the audience is real. This concert is magical - pick any song out of it - it's a winner. *she's very good at growling

Greetings, and thank you for asking questions. Not every song will be for everyone. On that note, neither will this kind of genre. This performance is more of an introduction to Floor Jansen and her versatility as a vocalist. The original singer was Tarja Turunen and her style was strictly operatic. She was dismissed in 2005 and replace by Anette Olzon in 2007 (pop vocals). Anette was fired in Sep. 2012 and replaced by Floor. Great opportunity to get to know the band, yes, but every song is like a new and different story, it takes you on a different ride every time. So do expect the experience to get better if you like symphonic metal. Gabriel will be here so do follow his blueprint for a more detailed experience. Most of the songs are average length, some up to 6 or 7 minutes and 2 songs over 10 minutes not counting this one, but those will come later. On the break in the middle of the song, they all leave the stage to just let the fans focus on the orchestral bliss and for what came next. The orchestral tracks are brought to you by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The choirs are also prerecorded by London's The Metro Voices and Young Musicians Children's Choir. These very talented organizations have been working with Nightwish since 1998. To be honest, Phantom of the Opera is a great song but I agree in that the specific version they did in 2005 is not my cup of tea. If you wish to redeem yourself on that song, Floor does a version of her own with and without Nightwish. The version with Nightwish is the same musically but has Henk Poort singing the male part as Marko is no longer with the band. Why Henk Poort? Well, Henk played the Phantom in the Dutch adaptation of the musical from 1993 to 1996 and was Floor's operatic role model for many years. In 2019 they finally met in a Dutch reality TV show called "Beste Zangers" and in the season finale, performed that iconic song together. That performance turned many heads, but more importantly for Floor, got the attention of her home country of Netherlands. That performance blew up so big that it was inevitable that Nightwish should perform it sooner or later, and they did, in 2023. I will invite you to react to Floor's version in Beste Zangers so you can feast your ears in the version that in my opinion, is how the original should've been. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqB3tcWjpqe1erA.htmlsi=pC7zFkuu_ZoIphRy Heads up..... You're going to get some heat for the Amy Lee comment but please take that with a grain of salt. These ride or die fans should be used to that by now because you're certainly NOT the only one who has made that comparison AND youre not going to be the last. Nightwish fans are very passionate about their favorite band and I can say the same for the band, they absolutely love their fans. I know you can do without the Nightwish "lynch mob", but please, it's your channel and you are free to express yourself freely. Not everyone will like what you have to say, and this goes for every reaction channel. It's not just you they swing at but you shouldn't even take that personal. Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤️🤘🤘

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

THanks for this, it's much appreciated it!

@nicod1361

10 ай бұрын

@@ashlenamusic Amy who ? :) I ve listened to both for 20yrs, Floor is on a whole other level as you will see, great reaction ! More examples of Floor's truly amazing vocal range: Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session) Live 2020 ( one take,no edits) kzread.info/dash/bejne/q42ozbKpdrzgf9I.html Alone - Heart (cover by Floor Jansen)2020 (just Floor & piano) kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5qpj9uJZtScd84.html there are 2 pivotal events since Floor Jansen came aboard NW in late 2012 #1 Wacken 2013 - #2 Beste Zangers 2019 at this popular Dutch tv show filmed on Ibiza some top Dutch singers past & present get together and the person on the center couch for the day has one of their songs or a song that has meaning to them sung back to them reinterpreted by the other singers,novel idea . Floor opened the show with the 1st song below and just blew everyone's mind,only two of the other singers knew who Floor was but none of them had heard her sing with such versatility,after the 8 day run of the show Floor's & NW's popularity soared,stadiums filled up and ticket sales shot up.btw since Floor joined NW & after this show NW's fan base has tripled . on Mama by Samantha S.Floor completely changes the tempo and song structure ,the song is about Samantha wanting to be more like her Mom, Que Se Siente by Rolf is originally a merenge ,mambo type song so of course Floor does it her way,Winner by Tim A. he wrote for his brother who has Spina Bifida, About Love ,Ruben wrote about his parents divorce. Floor Jansen - Vilja Lied for Henk Poort(2019) + intro and outro (With eng subtitles) kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIJskqOfeMy7hLw.html Floor Jansen sings Shallow for Emma Heesters Beste Zangers 2019 kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2ps0sdtkcKfqs4.html *with subtittles :kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4uLxMmSepm3Zqg.html *Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera | Beste Zangers 2019 : kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqB3tcWjpqe1erA.html Floor Jansen sings Mama for Samantha Steenwijk Beste Zangers 2019 kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2yBrcZtnM7cdMY.html Floor Jansen sings Que Se Siente for Rolf Sanches Beste Zangers 2019 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpqNx66On9TdYKg.html *(With Subtitles):kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6aJ3JJ8dZrgn7A.html Floor Jansen sings Winner for Tim Akkerman Beste Zangers 2019 Eng. Subs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIVklqOOise6o9Y.html Floor Jansen sings About love I don't know a thing for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4etqrerls3Loco.html

Hello Ashlena, greetings from UK Thank you for reacting to my favourite band 😊 I would recommend to you the song 'Storytime' from this same concert. I think you will enjoy it

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

I think this song has at least 16 key changes. I suggest "Ever Dream" from the same show. Also, congratulations on your first Floorgasm.

Her name is Floor so you know where to look for your jaw 😉 I always saw the walking off stage as if it's a theater production or something

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

hahaha love that

"...a more regular song." you say. No, no, no! Nightwish do not perform regular songs. Every one is an experience in itself. I was hesitant when I heard your first words, then I realised you were talking about the first singer. I've heard lots of reactions to Nightwish but am yet to hear anyone say they did not like Floor's voice. You vindicated yourself with a pure and honest reaction to a truly exceptional band and singer. Well done! Listen to more and you'll soon know what I mean.

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Good to know. And I feel like if anyone said they didn't like her voice they're deaf lol

She's been hitting that note for 11 years now.😅

No apologies necessary, it’s good to see all of what the band has done, with all of their talent. Tarja was amazing, but in this particular atmosphere, Floor was the ultimate singer of this song.

The 'leaving' the podium act' is inherent to this song only. And the whole band leaves the stage. Presumably because they want the audience to focus of the ethereal sounding interlude. Nice reaction!

There is no such things as "the wrong video" Only different video. Most of the times people say that is because they are die hard Floor fans. The Tarja versions is also amazing. Now I prefer Floor on this song but I would never say wrong version since I love all three singers just as much.

I found Nightwish from an Evanescence reaction funny you mentioned that and it was a good suggestion cuz Floor is an awesome singer. The Warning popped up off a Nightwish song and hippity hop. Try Dead boys poem at Buena Ares 2018 if you want to check out her singing a regular song it's beautiful. Thanks for reacting to this version they really put on a show and I've enjoyed their videos lots.

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

That is funny. I can see how they are within the same realm but such different bands

Ten years and still good.

Hi ashlena. love your reaction. I'm glad you like our singer Floor Jansen. You question abouw follow up songs of NightWish, but shorter, i have two sugestions : Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) and Nightwish - Storytime (Wacken 2013), all from the same concert. These are shorter, like "normal" length. I hope you like them like I do and hope we can hear more reactions from you.

They have some awesome songs, and the vocalist is Opera trained. She chose to do Rock music.

@ashlenamusic

5 ай бұрын

that makes my heart happy

This one? Just Floor and Troy in an acoustic setting........Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session)

Ashlena: To answer your question about Floor walking off stage, it was actually because of a wardrobe malfunction. Earlier in the concert, before Bless the Child, Floor had changed her costume -- only to have a part of the torso piece come apart under her right arm, right near the armpit. So there had been a rush to try and fix it, and during Ghost Love Score was one of those times. If you watch any of the earlier songs, like Dark Chest of Wonders or Ever Dream, you'll see Floor wearing a different costume than she does here. Edit: For something simpler, I recommend Ever Dream, Storytime, or Nemo -- all from Wacken 2013. All of these songs are easy to listen to, and all of them, if American radio ever wanted to, could play them on-air.

@ashlenamusic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Great reaction, another interesting video is to watch Floor Jansen's self reaction video singing this in yhis concert. Other Nightwish songs you askef, all songs from this Wacken 2013 concert awhich GLS you just reacted. Romanticide, Nemo, Storytime, Ghost River, Song of myself to name in no particular order. The concert was one of the best in my opinion. Like The Warning's Teayro Metropolitan. What even your choose from NW or TW I gladly dtay with you.

NW with Floor?! Release the Kraken!! 🤘😲🤘

All of their songs are Nightwish (from Yours is an Empty Hope to Slow Love Slow) nothing is the same - every song is identifable by the intro. Sometimes Tuomas (keeboardist and composer) goes off the deep end and writes something epic and long (The Poet and The Pendulum, THe Greatest Show on Earth) but I think you want something like Storytime, Romanticide. Amyranth, Ever Dream, Song of Myself or I Wish I had and Angel for your next NIghtwish song.

As an aside, Floor can do things with her voice Amy could only dream of The notes she can hold... superb! They take a break, this is song 12 frome the concert, and Floor in a leather corset

Tarja's (first singer) voice is technically impressive. Floor's (this singer) voice gets you emotionally. Warm and welcoming is actually an excellent description. She can also growl like a beast. She's impressive.

😁🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘 Edit. The whole Wacken-13 Party 🎉 😳😵‍💫😁👍 pure enrgy, enjoy & euphoria 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮

Hi there, thanks very much for your reaction :) For something a little more straight down, Perhaps Everdream or StoryTime from the same Wacken concert. Kind Regards from the UK.

Great reaction. Give Alpenglow or Elan a try. I've listened to Nightwish since their inception and feel, based on your insight to how you want to feel grounded to them, that both will provide a unique and beautiful rendition of who they are.