I noticed that you kept busy after your last reaction to Nightwish: Epica, Babymetal, Bloodywood, Sabaton, Jijjer, Ayreon .. :) I watched some of them. I like your analysis, because you come to valid conclusions with little data. I think that what you show in terms of music can be called analytical talent. I call it talent because it contains a significant dose of intuition. You may not have seen even 10% of what Troy can do, and yet you qualified him correctly. And what you said about Tuomas, I heard in a documentary from Pip Williams. I look forward to your next analysis. Speaking of Kai today, maybe .. Wintersun? .. :)

@siddni_

2 жыл бұрын

YES, Time please

@RM-vt1wy

2 жыл бұрын

I concur (Wintersun) 🤘

@leopendent3291

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I concur, Winterson. Also Kai and Jukka have a history. I believe Kai was Jukka's teacher at one point.

@alexandersteinmetz6857

2 жыл бұрын

I Conc-o-ur(edit:D), and as i wanted to write nearly the Same Facts, with much less fitting Words, just thx Gabriel:) NW Army Bavaria to bed.

@mbo191

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopendent3291 - Wasn't Kai also Jukka's drum tech, for a short while? / B.

If you want to see more of Troy in his element, I would suggest ”I want my tears back” Buenos Aires, 2018.

@haroldcrown5541

2 жыл бұрын

I very much concur

@nightwisharmyuk

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@AaaaAaaa-zp6ki

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded! :)

@PatrickVanDijk_NL

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@JustRideZipp2001

2 жыл бұрын

Concur

My cat listened to this and now she's a bengal tiger ! :)

We are spoiled ayreon and nightwish in one night

As a fellow American, I’m loving this. Growing up listening to whatever was on the radio sculpted me to not even venture down the path of a symphonic band from Finland. That was until I saw a reaction by KingKTF. From that moment on, Nightwish has changed my perception of music forever. I can’t imagine not finding this band. The world needs more Nightwish and Floor Jansen, and they don’t even know it.

Floor's Parents were at this show, it was very special for her .....she was spectacular the whole concert , some of her best live vocal work .

Enjoy the Nightwish journey! We are with you.

@don-o-seven1437

2 жыл бұрын

I was a huge Rush and Pink Floyd fan in HS (1985 grad). Did not know almost everything I owned was “prog rock”…adding Moody Blues, ELP, ELO, Boston, Foreigner. Listen to much more, but return to those when current music sucks (often). Now I have Nightwish and feel more complete and satisfied that music has not yet died.

So, now you've heard maybe 5% of what Nightwish is capable of. So many more surprises in store for you as you navigate the sea of Nightwish. Welcome to the Army. This Tampere concert also contains one of the greatest and most expansive metal compositions ever written - "The Greatest Show On Earth".

@Thorgrim247

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! The Greatest Show on Earth!

@AngelesBustamanteM

2 жыл бұрын

I love that song, but I think he needs to hear many others before, just to get the full experience :)

@g.henkie8464

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we'll all concur, please note this song will be the last song (17th) on the Tampere setlist, not giving in a fraction of an inch and it will tear you up again!

@garricksmalley1733

2 жыл бұрын

I concur again.

@GrumpyGrampa

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

The sickest part of Floor replacing Anette, is that she was at that point healing from a serious burn-out, and wasn't very eager to get back into the saddle. So in just 5 minutes while attending her sisters wedding she deicided to join Nightwish.

@Sumpula

2 жыл бұрын

And it's funny that when they called her and before they could say anything she was like "can you call me back tomorrow" afterall she was attending her sisters wedding. Then she got a text message "All we wanted to ask if you would want to sing for Nightwish" and she was just shocked. :D Here is the Dutch tv feature which was shot just before and during the 2015 Tampere gig where she talks about how she came that far and how she was in life at that time.You can also see how she is as a person. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGeCq8iuYNTcpMo.html&ab_channel=DavitLamazoshvili

@karljensen6768

2 жыл бұрын

She has her feet on the ground, wich they all have. 🥰

@vogel2280

2 жыл бұрын

A misconception is that she got the call at her sisters wedding after the "Denver Debacle". However they are two weeks apart.... On the call at her sisters wedding Floor was asked to stand in for Anette during her pregnancy leave (months later). Two weeks later she got a second call "please learn the setlist in 48 hours" ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaiubpxcra9hLg.html )

@lisafoster4468

2 жыл бұрын

Nightwish gave her back that joy...and I'd say she's given them quite a bit, too.

@lisafoster4468

2 жыл бұрын

@@vogel2280 DEFINITELY, it's worth the watch.

Troy Donockley is British and plays various Irish instruments, like Irish bouzoukiv(boo-zoo-kee), mandola and uileann pipes, several tin flutes, and also guitar (Floor and Troy made a wonderful acoustic version of How's the Heart on PlanetRock).

@johnvanidestine4990

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely it's an absolute must

@frankpuncekar5051

2 жыл бұрын

I concur completely!🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@seanchilds9547

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@michaelbeecher5958

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with a multiplication factor of a lot.

@ianmcewan8851

2 жыл бұрын

I concure. When you get to it How's The Heart (Planet Rock acoustic version) is a must see. You can see how much fun they are having, and how complex it is to sing. Goosebumps every time!

Fantastic song and performance from them as usual. One of my favorites. If you like this style, add Ghost River to your list if not there already. Kai is sometimes called the human metronome.

@corneliusantonius3108

2 жыл бұрын

Good show sir, good show 👍 I concur.

@marcusettling9016

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with Ghost River. One of my favourites.

@loreadan9838

2 жыл бұрын

To avoid double posts, the same thing, described by an other viewpoint: "The Bouzuki is a greek instrument. ;-) You know the sound from the old Film "Alexis Sorbas" (1964). In the 1960ies it was modified in Ireland. And the modification, the "irish Bouzuki", is played by Troy."

@johnvanidestine4990

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice for the rock DJ

@siddni_

2 жыл бұрын

😃

I can't wait for Eric to get to "7 Days To The Wolves"... also... I think he's ready for "The Poet And The Pendulum". Will someone who knows how to better than I, please fill him in with enough of the proper backstory to get the full emotive effect from TPATP...I believe "It's time."

Cool reaction, you have experienced Wacken, Tampere, now it’s time for Wembley live - I would go for 7 Days to the Wolves, it’s epic 😎🤘🔥

@chrisgoldston9755

2 жыл бұрын

Btw you nailed your analysis of Tuomas , a modern genius composer 😎

@Martin-re8ei

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, excellent

@truckrboat

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely concur. My favorite video (live at wembley) for the amazing pyro. the addition of Troy’s Bazouki just takes this driving melody to a different level. Also another great, understated but incredibly well positioned guitar solo from Empu

@xxxxxTiamaTxxxxx

2 жыл бұрын

Another concurrence here :)

@m2duebbie

2 жыл бұрын

I concur, love 7 Days to the Wolves, and anything live from Nightwish is incredible! Not to say their studio music is not exceptional, too, but they blow your mind live, every single song from every recorded concert.

In this line-up, Nightwish was very much an all-pro, if not an all-star band. You got the 2 founding members, with 18 years under their belt. Then Marko had over a dozen years with Tarot and SInergy before 2001 when he took NW to the next level. Floor had decade and a half with After Forever, Arjen's Star One, and her own ReVamp. Kai was highly regarded for nearly 20 years between WIntersun and Rotten Sound. Troy had his specialty multi-instrumentalist cred. That's a ton of studio and touring experience on that stage!

@phils866

2 жыл бұрын

There may be fewer of them, but they are like a modern day version of The Wrecking Crew, such is their talent.

Simply this old Metal/Rock head agrees with your reaction, I concur! 👍 Can’t wait till you do The Greatest Show On Earth this show! Keep me in mind 20 years a Nightwish fan my mantra is, MY FAVORITE NIGHTWISH SONG IS ALWAYS THE LAST ONE I LISTENED TO! God Bless Rock On!🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

This song is amazing! It doesn't get nearly as much play as some others. It's an absolute hit in my book!

Good one. She is more than some thing else, she is everything else.

Jukka is a Tama drummer and Kai uses Pearl. Troy plays the Irish bouzouki and a couple of dozen other instruments. Troy comes from northern England, a very Celtic area of the country, so he tends to use traditional Celtic instruments. If you just want to concentrate on Floor's unique abilities, she just dropped "Face You Demons" today, from her recent solo show. It dates from her first band After Forever and she has taken the edge off of it for a Dutch, mostly mainstream, audience. The band backing her up is primarily a pop band and they're on record talking about the challenge to play metal. BTW, Floor wrote this song, kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zqebk7WPgcK3prQ.html

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha! Thanks for that clarification. Not being a musician, I can't really explain to myself why I'm hearing differences. Cheers! Eric

@billattercliffe8655

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark People talk about Jukka (YOUcka) as being the showman and Kai as the human metronome. They have another Jukka in the band now, their session bassist from Wintersun (as is Kai), so better get used to the name. ;) Something else to note is how selfless these people are. Did anyone even remember that Emppu was on stage? He just played his understated part while mugging with Troy. BTW, those two are a scheming menace on stage.

@johnlindquist1784

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Just wanna say the song referenced above is "Face Your Demons" not Face Your Dreams".

@billattercliffe8655

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnlindquist1784 Autocorrect got me. Again.

@mbo191

2 жыл бұрын

@@billattercliffe8655 - Oh yes, Emppu and Troy are always up to something, like turning off Floors In-Ears receiver which usually Emppu have done at several shows. / B.

Kai is less flamboyant in his style but partly because the other band that he plays for (Wintersun) requires a very technical and fast drumming style so there is no room for the flamboyance that Jukka added in as the original Nightwish drummer. Whilst Kai was Jukka's teacher, he has been learning tricks and opening up his flamboyant side from Jukka who is still involved with Nightwish.

@ssc00p

2 жыл бұрын

Kai have called himself as jazz drummer as his background is from there too....and has taken lessons and hours teachers like Freddy Gruber, Joe Morello, Jim Chapin and John Riley. The "correct" technique, alongside being an avid trainer since 6 y/o, gives him the perfect control of the drumming.

Great reaction, Nightwish is amazing band Higher level, Troy is master musician, play mandolin, all band is amazing musicians, Emppu magistral guitarrist, Kai is Jedi Drummer , Jukka is lord sith drummer...powerful drummers, Floor is the Queen, Marco is great vocalist powerful.voice, Tuomas is a geniuos composer .

I have another suggestion also when it comes to Troy. I want my tears back, live from Buenos Aires. He plays the Uillian pipes and Floor is going crazy with the crazy south American crowd. Hahahahaha That is amazing

@ajohnwiersema

2 жыл бұрын

I concour

@misssargasm286

2 жыл бұрын

That's one of my favourites as well.

The old adage goes: “What’s your favorite Nightwish song? …..Whatever is playing at the moment,” I’ve not seen (Sahara) mentioned as it’s rarely reviewed, admittedly a change of pace but a substantial experience and an exciting departure from the commonly reviewed catalog entry. You are a reviewer of real substance and I’d be delighted to hear your take on that one.

Hi Eric, another great and in-depth reaction. Troy is a fascinating member of Nightwish. A true multi-instrumentalist. Mostly he kinda works in the background, adding his part to the unique sound of the band, including background vocals. But when he gets out to shine, his performances are always amazing. My favourite track Troy-wise is "I want my tears back". By the way, if you ever get to Wacken, give me a message. I'm living 15 miles away. Steaks are on me!

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! And if you ever get to Nashville, hot chicken on me! Cheers! Eric

@marcusettling9016

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Deal! 🤘

@nightwisharmyuk

2 жыл бұрын

i concur

@javadan

2 жыл бұрын

In concur with I Want my Tears Back. Troy really shows off the Celtic feel.

You want to see Kai playing drums. Watch wintersun. Sons of winter and stars live recording

@screaminglizard1570

2 жыл бұрын

was about to type thismyself, i hope he does watch it

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

That song is close to the top of the To Do list. Should be getting to that one sooner rather than later. Thanks! Cheers! Eric

@mattphillips538

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark It's epic; like all of 2112 in one take

@j.f.l.bousquet1998

2 жыл бұрын

I concur.

@RedSiren20

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was about to say. Seriously, if you want an epic pillaging song, this is the one.

Another great reaction. I find it fascinating how you perceive music and how you try to explain what you see/hear/feel. Kai is a great drummer, in the last album he added drums to his set (you can hear it in the song "tribal"). And speaking of the last album, Tuomas has pushed the limits of every one in the band in specific songs. I can't wait for your next one from them.. And.. When you will get to "the poet and the pendulum" you will be amazed. But until then.. I suggest "7 days to the wolves" live at wembley or "Song of myself" live at Wacken. Stay safe 🤘😁🤘

@hedwig8007

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@cyborgslayer8083

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@michaelbeecher5958

2 жыл бұрын

I concur unequivocally

@alexandroferreira2723

2 жыл бұрын

7 days to the wolves" live at wembley or "Song of myself" live at Wacken , I concur

@littleraven28

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, both are amazing. Song of myself has always been in my top 5 NW songs. I concur 🤘🏼

You beat me to it. I was gonna ask if you were tired of Nightwish yet. Yeah, me neither. Jackhammer, perfect. This band loves the music and will do what ever it takes to make it better. I was surprised that you didn't mention Marko's guitar work when he dropped down from the bass on the double neck to the 6 string. That's when Troy and Marko doubled up on that breakdown. My request: 7 Days To The Wolves, Wembley concert. This is one of my favorites. Floor and Tuomas windmill so violently, that I get dizzy. Floor does a 30 second windmill, no break, and Tuomas, well I thought the keyboard stand was going to fall apart. But the song is... well.....you tell me!

@shadokat

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! 😉 🤘

@johnlindquist1784

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed - one of my favorites as well!

@don-o-seven1437

2 жыл бұрын

Y take had been that Julia is and Artist and a Showman. Tai is a master technician. Neal Peart was a great corollary for that technical rhythmic perfection.

@jackstorm5649

2 жыл бұрын

+1

@vmaxbabe

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourites, I concur

Nightwish, Master Passion Greed Is a very underrated song. Very heavy song, the Band is full rage mode, and Marko sounds awesome.

@shadokat

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! 😉 🤘

@islgrl292

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! Eric listening to this song will prepare you for the ‘Poet & the Pendulum’, about Tarja, original singer’s husband & the ultimate breakup that came as a result. The original members were school friends. The Poet & the Pendulum was about the tumultuous aftermath of that event. Very heavy, beautiful, & shows what a genius composer Tuomas is, & of course their is Floor, making us safe, even when she yells “I am a whore for the cold world”! 😉

@littleraven28

2 жыл бұрын

Master Passion Greed is one of my absolute favorites, it's awesome, pure rage and some of the very best heavy chunky riffs, made into a song. So yeah check it out it's a must.

@Martin-re8ei

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. angry symphonic trashmetal

@horseshoe_nc

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with this as well. Master Passion Greed is probably the, darkest, grittiest, and most angry tune I've heard from Nightwish. Even the horns (French Horns I think) sound dark. Those almost always have a bright sound.

Love your reactions and your commentary. I look forward to following your Nightwish journey. If you are into Floor Jansen's vocals, check out her performances on Beste Zangers 2019. The versatility of her vocal ability is astonishing. She can literally sing any genre - In multiple languages with an uncanny ability to convey emotion. Her presence is captivating. Every performance is great but I especially recommend : Vilja Lied (German) Que se siente. (Spanish) Phantom of the Opera (Duet with Henk Poort)

@shadokat

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! 😉 🤘

@horseshoe_nc

2 жыл бұрын

I concur, throw in Shallow as well. That is a Lady Gaga tune that now belongs to Floor.

@AngelesBustamanteM

2 жыл бұрын

Vilja lied is a perfect start point for that journey because it was the first song of the season :D Everyone was exited and nervous and then this almost unknown (in the Netherlands) metal singer killed it with her operatic choice :D

@davegtigard

2 жыл бұрын

if you go down the Beste Zangers 2019 rabbit hole then watch the Paul H version because he burned the English translations into the program. You couldn't do a reaction to the whole show because there are 8 shows and each is almost an hour but it gives a wonderful perspective on just what a kind of person she is and what comes through in each show is how she just blows everyone away every time it is her turn to perform. Try it some night where one of the kids is keeping you up for whatever reason. BTW you do realize just how big she is right? She stands about 6 foot one and her costumes often have 5 inch heels. So picture the meet and greet where you meet this woman that is standing about six foot six.. That's a lot of woman.

@IamLloyd

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Mama. The emotions in that song are just palpable.

The part where Floor sings Wake up child, I have a story to tell. It's almost like Mommy, I don't wanna hear that horror story. Floor expresses it like the worst bedtime story is about to happen. I simply love that

Nice... After watching Kai Hatho on drums, the recommendations asking for Kais previous band, Wintersun, will be flying... the song Sons Of Winter and Stars is the way to start. TIME, is the other one many ask for, so you will probably need to do that one too. Obviously the live rehearsals 😉

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah, that Wintersun may be the next video I do. Been getting hit with that since my first NW reaction. Got a day job and stuff, so I try to get them knocked out sooner rather than later. Cheers from Nashville! Eric

@mattphillips538

2 жыл бұрын

I second this. Kai is super human on the rehearsal version of Sons of Winter and Stars

@Paul_C

2 жыл бұрын

Concurrence here!

@siddni_

2 жыл бұрын

Time, Time, Time 😁

@Garbox80

2 жыл бұрын

I concur. And Sons of winter and stars because of... well, you'll understand when you see (I'll go get the link and edit this comment). Time is a great piece too, but different. Edit: Here's the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqBpto-gnLfKiNo.html

Unfortunately, Jukka decided to step aside due to a severe case of insomnia and migraines. We all miss his energetic stage performance and passion for playing. I think Jukka has a real swing to his drumming. Kai however is a beast as well. he is like a machine with his timing and meter. The Bouzouki is a Greek and Irish popular folk instrument. It is kind of a large mandolin. I love Gallows' Pole as well. You nailed it. Tuomas is a genius at painting soundscapes and using extreme dynamics to add dramatic impact to his compositions. Well done Eric. I concur!

Hello from France here :) ! Following your reactions since you've started your Nightwish journey. I had to leave a comment, to let you know that I really appreciate your input and your point of view ! And you have a very smoothing voice and great articulation, a pleasure to listen to ! I remember on another video you were talking about accoustic sessions of bands you witnessed during your carrier ; I would like to suggest you to check "How's the Heart" (from the last album of Nightwish), Accoustic session at PlanetRock, which shows the raw virtuosity and awesomeness of Troy & Floor :) Wish you the best !

@clemenstremens1940

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, one of the amazing aspects of this bard named Troy: playing the acoustic guitar accompanying Floor, risking his left ear becoming deaf forever😀

Boy, Eric, you are world class in your music reactions! Absolutely most enjoyable! I hope the band gets to check out your appreciation of their music! Best wishes from Namibia!

Great reaction from a great man. Greetings from the land of NightWish.

Concratulations, you pronaunced Jukka and Tampere perfectly. Someone wrote, that if Kai is Jedi master, Jukka is Sith Lord.

Another great song, another great reaction. Their "those live for music" music really has been a game changer for most who discover them. Especially during the pandemic, when a lot of people sat home and turned to KZread. Wish others would just chill and enjoy. What's the point of watching a reaction if you're just going to whine like a petulant child. Edit... I can't wait for you to discover the heavy "Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean".

@derrickparran

2 жыл бұрын

I have always said that I can thank Covid for Nightwish. I hate saying it.

I need Storytime 5 times a day. Nightwish 24/7.

I cannot wait until you react to "The Greatest Show on Earth". So many elements all coming together in what is truly The Greatest Show on Earth. Brings me to tears everytime with their powerful performance. It's haunting, it's spiritual, it's powerful, it's uplifting, it's a helluva rollercoaster ride. And in the middle, Kai THUNDERS the arena with his mid-song drum solo. Having actually seen it live myself (in a much smaller venue compared to Tampere or Wembley, a college auditorium), he rumbled the air throughout the venue. You FELT his drums throughout your body. Jukka is the Pirate King, but Kai is the Thunder God.

Nightwish- Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean(live in Buenos Aires) is one of my favorite Kai performances. He's an animal!

So Tuomas has spun another rainbow for you, then?! 🙂 He's rather good at it....genius, in fact! You are correct about Troy playing the bouzouki, but that's only the tip of his iceberg. Here's a list I found of what he plays; Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, vocals, guitar (sometimes with eBow), keyboards, bass guitar, pump organ, bouzouki, cittern, bodhrán, mandola, harmonium, aerophone. Quite a strong Celtic and folk influence in his chosen instruments. He also writes and composes. He, Tuomas and Tuomas's lovely wife, Johanna Kurkala have a side project, under the name of Auri, which I recommend you check out. Think of Maggie Reilly, and you will be close to what Johanna sounds like. Here's a link to an interview with all three of them. No need to react to this...it's just for your enjoyment. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5WZw6WMlsasm9o.html A beautiful composition, from the mind of Tuomas, 'A lifetime of Adventure', with Johanna providing crystal clear, soaring vocals. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIurtbiIn5ixj84.html You also pick up on the chemistry between the band, and I believe this is one of the most important apsects which makes Nightwish fans love them so much, and be so loyal. I have posted many times, I know of few bands who enjoy their craft as much as Nightwish. They really have fun, and wee Emppu is usually in the thick of it! Really enjoying your insight and journey. PS. Love your description of Kai's playing style as pneumatic. Fits right in with his nickname of the 'Human metronome'. PPS. I notice the quality of this video is at a lower 360p than your usual 1080p?

@scottsmith4933

2 жыл бұрын

Adorably called "Lightwish" by Nightwish fans!

@phils866

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottsmith4933 Although there's nothing low calorie about Auri....you enjoy full flavour! ;-)

One thing: nobody in this band is Dutch, except Floor, and she's married off to a Swede and lives in Sweden.

@javadan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Her Swedish husband is Hannes van Dahl, the drummer of Sabaton.

i'll said it again i can't imagine what will happen to you when you listen poet and the pendulum and the greatest show on earth. hello from greece

Nightwish Army UK popping in for another inciteful reaction. To see TROY ... our UK multi instrumentalist try I WANT MY TEARS BACK in Buenos Aries.

@ajohnwiersema

2 жыл бұрын

I concur,

Man, when you do Poet and the Pendulum and the Greatest Show on Earth its gonna be wild. Pumped for you to see those.

Sir! Welcome to the nightwish army!!

Shoutout to Richard Dawkins for the intro. Doctor of evolutionary Biology and renowned Atheist his work features in several Nightwish compositions. The Greatest collaboration of art and science in what is without question The Greatest Show On Earth.

IIRC this is one of those rare pieces which comes from Marko originally. He and Tuomas made the final lyrics and composition together. One can usually hear Marko's impact on pieces which are usually on the heavier side. Love your reactions and can't wait for more! Ps. Wintersun...

@MsCatstaff

2 жыл бұрын

Amusingly enough, two of Nightwish's least heavy songs are also predominately Marko compositions - The Islander and The Crow, The Owl, And The Dove.

Shudder Before the Beautiful from Wembley Arena from same tour is in line with this one, forward driving and relentless.

Wow. A real professional analysis. It’s such an incredible pity that the mainstream American music lovers have not been exposed to Nightwish. Whoever gets introduced to these compositions (not songs) get hooked for life 💥💥💥💥

So.... Kai Hahto : Kai Hahto is "The Human Metronome", or in my book Kai "The Machine Gun" Hahto ( is a Finnish musician and drummer). Someone once said , Jukka is playing like a Sith Lord and Kai is Playing like a Jedi Master 🤓. Hahto was a member of the grindcore band Rotten Sound. Hahto then recorded with the band Wintersun as a session drummer before joining them as a band member. Hahto has an endorsement relationship with Meinl cymbals, Pearl drums and hardware, Balbex drumsticks, Roland V-Drums and Finfonic earphones. On 6 August 2014, it was announced that Hahto will be playing drums on the forthcoming Nightwish album, replacing Jukka Nevalainen, who went on hiatus from the band due to insomnia, and Hahto performed on all live shows since that date. On July 15, 2019, Hahto became Nightwish's permanent drummer following Nevalainen's decision not to return to the band. And now Troy : Troy Donockley "The Bard" (is an English composer and multi-instrumentalist most known for his playing of Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, pump organ, bouzouki, cittern, bodhrán, mandola, harmonium, aerophone). 10 points for Bouzouki !!!!!! Now The Song : This one is against organized religions based on tribal religious texts, especially The Bible, it's not against personal faith in some Deity. However, one should realize that all those religious texts are & have been interpreted and used to justify unimaginable cruelties, persecution, discrimination etc., the worst being the idea that man is separate from nature & by some divine right above all other lifeforms, which explains the current almost catastrophic state of our planet. lyrics are spot on - so many fractures in our world have a root in the fantasy that each of the religions/sects/whatever are THE ONE way. This song speaks, with anger, against the fact that we humans are destroying ourselves and this world based on a power structure that needs to be made obsolete - we ALL deserve better. And That Floor's Freddie Mercury pose at the end ...... ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥. Floor's Valkyrie Powers are real !!!! This song is my Favorite song ( Richard Dawkins fan here, and atheist in me smiles) Nuff Said !!!! Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia 🤘😎🤘.

Man, I look forward to your Nightwish journey. You get it all! Get tired of it? Nahhhh...

The unsung hero is Thuomas. His writing has depth and sophistication that is unequaled. I have seen many great bands but nightwish is on another level. Their music is my spiritual place. Love your reviews.

OK I REALLY LIKE YOUR PROGRAM. IT IS REFRESHING TO HEAR AN OLDER GUY, I AM 73, REALLY LISTENING TO AND LOVING THIS BAND AS MUCH AS I LIKE TO. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING MUSIC SINCE 8TH GRADE AND OUTSIDE PLAYING IN ORCHESTRA, THESE PEOPLE BLOW ME AWAY, YES TUOMAS IS IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN. OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I AM GLAD TO SEE YOU DIVE DOWN THE NIGHTWISH RABBIT HOLE. AND A POINT OF INTREST IS THAT KAI WAS JUKA'S DRUM INSTRUCTOR WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER, THEY HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR A LOMG TIME.

26:50..."I'm gonna get tire of it?.." No...but it's easy to take the quality and professionalism for granted because NW is that good each time...every time.. Thought Provoking Reaction! 👊

it deals with the religions and the world they think they present and Eric your reactions are always spot on man love to hear u talk about Nightwish like this🤘

The spoken part at the beginning is voiced by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. When you get to the Greatest Show on Earth, you will hear more of him. The Endless Forms Most Beautiful title track and TGSOE were both inspired by books written by Dawkins.

The analogy of Neil Pert and Ginger Baker is brilliant! Thanks for putting into words what I was thinking!

mr. Clark its your turn to be praised, my compliment to your reactions.... superb, informative, deep, smooth.....best i can say is ...watching your show is.... my time well spend. Thank you for doing this..... 🤗

one of my favorite heavys from this band " your is an empty hope" live at Wembley. trust me awsome track and floor growls......thanks for doing NW again been waiting....

@yvonnekremers4354

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love to hear your professional opinion on that Eric!

@sateentuoksu

2 жыл бұрын

i conquer

Hi Sir, how are you? You talk about Floor providing a "safe blanket" the way she sings... that was a a-ha moment for me, something I felt, but could never put into words (so thanks for that...😉). For you to react to these songs and analyse them kind of provides the same feeling...I can't deny that it's a 'soothing' (English isn't my native language, so bear with me...) feeling hearing a knowledgeable man like yourself liking this band I love. Don't get me wrong; you could trash them every day of the week and twice on Sundays, it wouldn't change my love and respect for them (or you, although I would start questioning your taste...😂) for one nano-second...😊 but still... thank you for your reaction, great fun and educational as always. Have a great weekend Sir, be safe.

You're absolutely doing our band justice. I can't wait until it's eventually time for you to get to songs like Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth - but take your time getting there, those will be a special sort of highlight. Looking forward to your next Nightwish video already!

Ooooooooooo your comments on the primal feel of the drumming make me so excited to watch you experience Greatest Show on Earth.

@javadan

2 жыл бұрын

Or Tribal from the Human Nature album. Kai did that album. Not live, but great drumming.

I think you should check out this reunion interview. Floor was part of the first class of the Rock school in the Netherlands. The brought her and some of her classmates together to talk about their experiences. Here is the section on Floor ... one of her classmates proudly describes what Nightwish and Floor are - I won't spoil what he says beyond he clearly admires her accomplishments. The tape continues and at 2:05 the host and Floor are in the arena at Tampere prior to sound check. A short time after that she describes the famous phone call from Nightwish while at her sister's wedding. At 4:00 they add in her parents backstage ... their pride and love for her shines, she gets pretty emotional about that. Just a beautiful person, story and well done piece. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIal08-aZM69eco.html

Great Reaction as always,you are my favorite Reactor! Kai Hahto is known as the "human Metronome", that doesnt come out of nowhere :) But Sir, i think you are now ready for...no not "The Poet and the Pendulum", but for my personal Magnum Opus from this Band," The greatest Show on Earth" This Piece of Art is a full Body Experience, that takes you on a Journey that tells you the Story of our Universe from the cold dark nothing to our Existence on that "blue Dot suspended in a Sunbeam". I highly recommend the Version from the 2015 Concert in Tampere ! Im sorry for my obviously bad English, and greetings from Germany !

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

No worries on the English! And thank you for your kind words! BTW, because I'm old, and heavily influenced by Booker T. & The MGs, there's only 1 Human Metronome, and that's Al Jackson Jr. The very foundation of modern rock drummers, along with Duck Dunn's influence on bass players, Booker T giving Rock the sound of a Hammond B3, and of course Steve Cropper's perfect tone on guitar. Kai is one of the best I've seen in a while, without a doubt. Great tone and drive. Perfect fit for this band. Cheers! Eric

@Phobos1083

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark I have so much more to explore,when it comes to Rock or Metal in general. Nightwish was my entry to this kind of Music. Maybe thats the reason why im feeling so connected to this band. So thanks for your kind words and your education ! Now i have more Artists to explore :)

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

@@Phobos1083 For Booker T. start with "Green Onions"...well known, you may even recognize it. But venture further into "Time is Tight", "Hang 'Em High", and my favorite, "Melting Pot"...Then understand and research who Booker T and the MGs have played with, written for, and inspired and you'll have a blown mind. They are one of the very foundational bricks to modern music and rock. So much influence from 4 kids from Memphis. The whole Memphis Soul sound is because of them. Cheers! Eric

@IamLloyd

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Booker T and the MGs. Great stuff. How chill is Donald Duck Dunn with the pipe when playing bass? That is the ultimate in cool. Surprised you didn't use the word "precision" for Kai.

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

@@IamLloyd I've had the honor of hanging out with Steve Cropper a few times and sit there and just ask question after question. When you look at that band, they started as a House band for Stax, so by the time they started releasing original stuff, they were one of the tightest groups out there. They backed Albert King on the Most Influential Album of All Time, backed Bob Dylan for his 35th Anniversary, gave the world The Blues Brothers, and that's just the stuff most folks know. Cheers! Eric

This only registered when re-watching: "Bro, do you know how may ships she would wreck?". Hahaha! She'd be quite good at it, a scary thought

Vakid reference to Neil and Rush THANK YOU for this and for perrcieving music the way i feek and expressing it the way you do!

Eric, there are 2 other performances from this same concert in Tampere' that you should look at. The first is The Islander where Marco takes over the stage and sings this haunting sea shanty. The rest of the band joins in and you get to see Troy play the long whistle. The second performance from this concert that you need to see is The Greatest Show on Earth. It is one of Thuomas' great masterpieces. There are other versions of this song out there, but the production of the Tempere' show is the best.

ERIC.... Floor absolutely sizzles in "Sacrament of wilderness" live in Buenos airies live. You must see this one....thanks. love your show...OMG

Nailed it brother. I love watching Nightwish and Epica live concerts because of how much they seem to enjoy themselves. The band and crowd interactions are so good. This is their X-Factor.

I'm absolutely loving your reactions to Nightwish, welcome to the army, can't wait to see more! Ever Dream, Storytime, Amaranth, Poet & the Pendulum, The Greatest Show on Earth, etc... You're definitely my new, favorite reactor, keep it up, not to mention, I could listen to your golden voice for hours watching these! 🤘

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment and kindness! Cheers from Nashville! Eric

@ToddPro

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark you're welcome, I'm 50, have loved hard rock/metal since childhood, bands like KISS, Maiden, Halen, Floyd, Rush, Yes, etc...found Nightwish only two years ago (yes, also feel robbed I found them so late) but wow, I'm so happy I did and they're an all-time favorite now! Enjoy your future Floorgasms and keep on rockin'! 🤘 (Minnesota)

Andrew Lloyd Webber you say. Try old Nightwish with their first singer Tarja performing Phantom of the opera from the "End of an era consert. And Floor together with Henk Port performing that song in a Dutch TV show.

😂 You can even take a minute to recuperate. This song kills me every time. Tuomas windmilling at the keyboard like there is no tomorrow gets me going even if I'm sick and depressed.

Your e the best radoiman with the perfect radiovoice on steen as well ✌🇺🇸💥💜🙏🏼...and Thank You Very much 4 The subtitles ....love and rocknroll from Holland 🇾🇪🎻🎶👽💎

You're so gonna enjoy "The greatest show on earth" but as a Nightwish Army member I have to say that (probably) you're not ready yet ;-) Keep this fantastic reactions going, dwelling deeper in this great rabbit hole. Cheers from Argentina!

Hello! Have been 2 Amazing days watching your videos! I’ve listened nightwish since 98 in my secondary school… and always wanted someone who reacted with a deeper meaning to the songs Thanks!

Great reaction. Your analogy regarding Jukka and Kai is spot on. Opening song from this concert was Shudder Before the Beautiful which is another great song. This one was number 9 on the setlist. For more of Troy's awesomeness I recommend the Planet Rock acoustic version of How's the Heart with just him and Floor for his beautiful vocals and acoustic guitar playing. He is probably best known for his Uilleann pipes and Irish low whistle. I concur with I Want My Tears Back from Buenos Aries (although the Waken version has Empuu messing with Floor's in ears and her staring him down that is fun!). Also recommend Last of the Wilds from Waken, The Islander from Tampere, Elvenjig/Elvenpath and the Moors section from All The Works of Nature which Adorn the World.

@don-o-seven1437

2 жыл бұрын

I concur on that opener and Dark Chest of Wonders, the owner from Wacken. In both cases, proof that they know how to start the evening off with an absolute bang.

I can’t wait for you to do Poet and the Pendulum!

Your reaction is as much a joy to watch as the song itself. Your comments are precisely to the point. I absolutely share your amazement for this band and Floor. Together they are like 1+1=3 For me the absolute best in music. Only Arjen Lucassen comes close ( other genre but still...) Like yourself I worked at several radio stations in the Netherlands. For 20 years.... A lot of shit was broadcasted, as it is today. Never anything like this was promoted. To the point that for a couple of years not a person in the Netherlands knew who Floor Jansen was. Never heard of.... Only some metal lovers knew but they are not mainstream in the Netherlands. And then she participated in a Dutch TV show with singers singing each other song called "Beste zangers" ( best singers). That woke up the Dutchies. She blew everyone away and was famous and loved in virtually seconds . Someone reacted in a reaction video: The worst thing that can happen to you as a professional artist is that Floor makes a cover from your song or hit. You immediately loose that song. She does it better and owns that song from that moment onwards. It is not what she tries to achieve. She is a gorgious sweet human being. But that's just how it goes.....

Enjoying your reactions! Great perspective and a different point of view of music in general. Very knowledgeable!

Poet and the pendulum Greatest show on Earth Dead Boy's poem Song of myself (my personal favourite song, recommending to listen to the whole song - with poem afterwards) These are a must (at least for me :) )

Thanks so much, greetings from Colombia

Hey Eric , great reaction, 👍 thanks for doing this fantastic heavy song from Tampere , & like some other commenters are saying if you want to see more of Troy then please watch I want my tears back from either Wacken or Tampere ( Stunning 😍) , but honestly do yourself a favour & even if you don't react online with it get some friends together with some beers & watch the Wacken 13 concert - Truly is life changing - Tuomas & the band are absolute Geniuses 😍 - All the best Garry.

Masterpiece 🔥❤️

Ummm... I just happened to look at your subscriber count. What?!?!?! Dude, how are you not at half a million subs! You are one of the best reactors and not just because you are so knowledgeable, but because you show your joy in your facial expressions. ❤ I just love your reactions!

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm not sure I could keep up with that many people! I'm shocked my kids leave the house dressed, and there's not many of them running around. Thank you again for your comment and kindness! Cheers! Eric

Nightwish did Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the opera. It was with the first singer, Tarja Turunen. Marco Hietala sang the part of the phantom and was the creepiest phantom ever.

@siddni_

2 жыл бұрын

YES!

@AngelesBustamanteM

2 жыл бұрын

He is the most AWESOME phantom ever 😋 Even ALW said he liked very much their version.

The truth with the wylde side.... Great breakdown 👌.. looking forward to your next reaction.. especially yours is an empty hope or greatest show on earth 🌎......

You have quickly become one of my favorite reactors. Thank you for your insight and sharing with us!

Thanks for this. One of my favorites! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Troy is a multi-instrumentalist. You saw him do al little here but in songs as "i want my tears back", "My walden", Elan, you'll see him in all his glory :-). What he was playing here was an Irish Bouzouki wich is an Irish variant of an originaly Greek instrument. Donal Lunny, Irish folk legend, is one very well known practitioner of that amazing instrument.

I don’t know if anyone else has recommended these Nightwish songs but here goes: Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean and 10th Man Down from their show in Buenos Aires. I haven’t commented on your channel before so I just want to say that I truly enjoy your reactions and hearing what you have to say.

@TheWyldesidewithEricClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and suggestion! Cheers! Eric

I like the comparison of a reggae band in Alabama. For those outside of the states that don’t know about certain cultures in American society are probably thinking WTF is he talking about? If you’re from the states, you get the humor behind the comparisons. I understood it immediately. Got a good giggle out of it.

Sooner or later this Nightwish Path should take you to The Poet and the Pendelum and also to The Greatest Show on Earth..

Weak Fantasy is probably my absolute NW favorite!!!

Excellent "hammer" analogy for the drummers! Made perfect sense and you're exactly right.

You seem to get it Eric , love your reactions brother - inciteful & honest always 👍, Thank you 🤗 , Enjoy The Nightwish rabbit hole ( can't wait for I want my tears back with Troy on fire ).

Tuomas is a genius. The 2nd cd on Human Nature is Tuomas also. Auri is special especially the way Tuomas writes and his wife sings. Welcome to Our Beautiful Valkyrie Queen

yeah Troy came on board the same time as Floor, and you are absolutely right about Floor, she stated in an interview that she was nervous as hell at Wacken cause she's never played to a crowd that big (82,000) and Wacken was the "Superbowl" of rock and metal and they were the closing act of the last night. But if you don't like musicals you may not like the other two production numbers in the same vein as Ghost Love Score, the Poet and the Pendulum is 14 mins and it's about the only number people recommend one does research on first cause it's personal about Tuomas and the band and a good follow up is Master Passion Greed where they really vented, has some harsh lyrics but to me it's my favorite and possibly the heaviest metal they've done, no live though only official video cause TAuomas said it would never appear on their setlist cause he's not that guy anymore. and the other is The Greatist Show On Earth whis 20 minutes long about evolution and Richard Dawkins, but in any case I do like you're descriptions, very accurate.

Troy looklike to be a great human being. So gifted! ❤️ You'll see 🤟

Love your analyses and reaction style! Just wait until you hear yet more facets of Floor's remarkably diverse talent (across all genres and in 8 languages)! And wait until you hear a few interviews with her away from the stage to see what a humble, genuine, and sweet human being she is in real life. If Jukka is swinging the 16 lb sledge hammers at the skins, you can find a short video of Floor being the one literally wielding a 16 lb sledge hammer to drive wooden 4 by 4 posts into the ground to build a horse paddock on her and Hannes' (the first soldier out of the trenches in Christmas Truce) massive farm in Sweden!

Tuomas has all instruments to his band , and i say Floor is an instrument too. She always sings what she wants and nothing more 😁