THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. performed by THE GREATEST BAND ON EARTH. NIGHTWISH

I'm 67. I can't take this! My heart burst and my head dropped off. And I HAVE seen this a dozen times before.

Greatest show on earth. Every morning, every evening every day. Enjoy the ride.......

Thomas, your touching reaction made justice to the art of Nightwish, with you both being on your league of your own. Thanks man.

Brace yourself. This is the answer to P&P. Tuomas has come so far in his musical explorations, he has left the emotions that inspired the P&P work behind. THIS is the work that comes out of joy, wonder, science, education, observation, ( remember, until he was shanghaied by Metallica he was going to be a biologist) . Other pieces lead up to this; Shudder, Alpenglow, Wilds, Walden, EFMB...he was building up to this for years. And after THIS piece, he comes out with Human:II: Nature, and you realize that THIS piece was just an introduction to Human:II:Nature. Oh, coils within coils!

The phrase at the end - "We were here" - it makes sense now? I think it is so so sad that Nightwish is classified as Metal because it scares potential listeners away from them. I have asked a couple of friends at work if they know about NW and they all say "No, Metal is not my thing. Rock is my kind of music". But I have hatched a sinister plan. I am working nights over the coming weekend, so in some mysterious way (wont say how 😁) I will bang in a full Concert in a USB memory, I'll chuck it in in the tv in the Canteen at work, set it up on endless repeat and then hide the tv remote somewhere, the icebox in the fridge maybe... Cheers / B.

One of my favorite parts of the whole performance is the explosive cheer of the crowd at the end. It's sooo powerful. Gives me goosebumps!

I listen to this daily to remind myself that however crappy my life is, i'm still lucky to have a life. Peace all and stay safe.

That WAS the best thing I've ever seen, live. I was crying my eyes out at the end of that concert, whole gig was out of this world. I felt (and still feel) to be the luckiest person alive being able to witness something this beautiful. I just hope we will get live music back on out lives soon ❤️

After releasing their Album "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" Nightwish got an unexpected honour. They published on their Facebook the following news. My Sincere congratulations to Nightwish Band and to the Master himself, Tuomas Holopainen 🤘👏🇫🇮 ”One new crab species (Tanidromites nightwishorum) was named after us in honor in particular for our 2015 album, ’Endless Forms Most Beautiful’, about the evolution of life. The new species of crab was found in eastern Austria and lived during the late part of the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago. While dinosaurs dominated the land, parts of Europe were covered by a warm, shallow sea full of life. Tanidromites nightwishorum was discovered in a fossil coral reef. Crab diversity and abundance exploded for the very first time in their evolutionary history during the Late Jurassic in central Europe. Thanks to Dr. Adiel A. Klompmaker and his colleagues for this truly fantastic honour (Adiel is curator of palaeontology, Alabama Museum of Natural History).

Emotion is something I respect the most in people. Thank you and all the best. Nightwish 🎖🤘🏆👑

Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Giacomo Puccini, Tuomas Holopainen! 😀 Edit: Added Bach 😅

Dear Thomas, Welcome to the Nightwish Family, My friend. :-)

To me The most powerful line is "Man he had a dream to understand a single grain of sand" With all our knowledge we still have so much to learn and we still dont fully understand Even a grain of sand. That sure puts us in our place 😍😍😍

"It is you and I, in our ordinariness, that are here. We priviledged few who won the lottery of birth against all odds... how dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state from which the vast majority have never stirred." --- Professor Richard Dawkins

yeah i have watched this song maybe 40-50 times and always get teary eyed in the ending. The lottery of birth is literally my life's motto. I'm alive everything else is a bonus.

Tuomas composes all songs including lyrics. He also writes all orchestral and choir arrangements which are prerecorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the City of London Choir at Angel Recording Studios, London, under his direction. Marko contributes a small percentage in songwriting and lyrics but only in a few songs. Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘

i cant even count how many times ive seen this and it still brings tears to my eyes ..Tuomas is truly the Mozart of Metal

I have my mug of tea. Now I get to watch your jaw hit the floor. WE WERE HERE.

This is indeed the greatest show on earth.its a masterpiece.

Oh man, with the symphony crescendo and the camera take of the curved horizon being showered with the fireworks, it gave me a feeling like every living creature heard that at the one moment. Like the energy went all around the Earth.

Every single time I watch this TampereLive I feel deep gratitude and joy for what Tuomas has written and the band delivers. Nightwish gives us philosophy, musical creativity, and multitalented persons on one stage. They have the charisma to take the audience.

Youre reactions are usually gold but this one,, priceless..

Definitely a "I need a drink" kind of performance. It's a 💎 really. 💙

Saw this concert more than hundred times. I didnt had the luck and the honor to be there to experience this musical masterpiece live, but: Nightwish surely is the greatest band on earth. They open our eyes, they are very successful and always stayed on the ground, they have a great connection with their fans and what you see and hear: They LOVE what they do, every single second! Love to Finland for that massive load of emotions! Nightwish

Hope your ready for this ? I well up at the end every time I watch this !!!! OMG !

Really great reaction. Love watching the emotions you went through during this performance. I've watched more than 100 reactions to this song and go through those emotions each and every time, including tears. Tuomas is a once in a lifetime pure musical genius. I often wonder how someone who is blessed, or cursed, with his amazing creativity for music can turn it all off to have a good night's sleep. The classical master composer, Gustav Mahler, once said his creative juices were never at rest and very often it was a burden to bare. Wonder if Tuomas has to deal with that. I consider both men to be legendary titans in the musical composition world. Thanks for doing this performance justice in your reaction. Ron

Great reaction. Glad you finally got to see a masterpiece. They don't call him the Metal Mozart for nothing.

I've watched this video so many times and every time I'm crying at the end. It touches my soul. Its a masterpiece. ❤

What else can you wish for: good music and a nice glass of whiskey !!

Great reaction, how not to love this Band 🤘😉

Yes, my friend, mindblowing and breathtaking!

Now you have to watch it again with Curtis. Fantastische reaktion und danke.

This is going to be epic!!! 😉👍🤘🤘 Enjoy!

Hi This song us beautiful and I like it when she smiles while singing. Kai on the drums killed it also. Floor's voice is just another instrument. Floor Marco qnd Troy are the growls.

No one word will ever be able to describe Nightwish, nor the level of appreciation that the fans have for them.

Hi mate There is a version of this with lyrics which may help you sort the time line ! Also the wembley version has richard dawkins on stage with them 🤘

"all the evolution on earth coming to this one moment" - exactly. We were here to witness this Masterpiece that nightwish is along with everything else humankind has been and will be able to create until we must close our eyes again.

OMG, I had SO MUCH FUN watching you watching this! Thank you! 🤍

Takes your breath away doesn’t it? It’s so beautiful it makes my heart ache! Keep rockin’ it out! ❤️🤘🏻

AHAHAHHAAAAAHAHAHAHAAHA we all fall of our chairs in the end believe me ahahhahahahahah awesome !!!!!!

This song hit me hard in the feels when I listened it for the first time from cd, and it only got better after seeing this live version. Just lovely saga of The Earth ❤️

I always smile when Floor says enter life so sexy....Yes I love Nightwish more from year to year,maybe because of finally the best fitting bandmembers,maybe because my view on life and the universe we all live in is better now being 57 years old . Best music for heart and soul by my alltime favourite band ...Great reaction Thomas...thx for your time, work and enthusiasm

Great reaction. Thank you. I tear up every time at “We were here”.

from the same concert (tampere 2015): "sleeping sun" and "weak fantasy"

I think that Floor was the embodiment of Gaia, Mother Earth. And yes, Marko was an early hominid.

Out of body experience. Yes. All the time. Nightwish is pure transcendence. I love to watch NW creations with you. Keep up the good work. You feel like a brother to me. Same love for the best music possible made by humans on Earth.

Oh dude, "The Poet and the Pendulum" is going to melt your brain (and you'll probably need tissues at some point, I know I will because watching you get emotional in turn makes ME emotional, and I've been listening to this band for... ugh, way too many years to admit to it in public). Also, how is it possible that a song this long seems to be so short?

What can be said about this song? It is a marvel of human creativity, firmly planting Tuomas as a peer of the great masters.

Always love watching the best reviewer on youtube, Your passion and love shines through...Thank you!!!

A masterpiece. Who says music isn't art?

We Were Here

Liked your reaction a lot. Thanks Thomas. Ps. I was there. At the end of the catwalk. 🤟🇫🇮

The band's performance made me cry but what got me was your honest, heartfelt summary at the end. I found myself close to tears then. It made me enjoy the song even more and when I listen to it again I will be mindful of what you said. Awesome. Peace & love.

Good on you for taking the time to understand what the subject matter is before listening. It's so important. Thank you for joining our journey as well. It's appreciated whenever someone new hops on the ride. The more the better!

This is a priceless reaction. Thank you!!

No, you're right Thomas, Tuomas writes it all, lyrics in his second language too, he is a genius. Ioa Kouts has done a brilliant job with the lyrics in here, allow me to submit my take on it which will likely be a parallel in many places. I think like you, a great deal of us were and are moved by this work, thanks for the reaction. In three bits as YT won't take it in one go!

That girl in pink in The end.😍 That's how I feel! 😅😍

Wonderful reaction! Yes, prof. Dawkins recorded especially for nightwish, if you watch the version from Wembley, you can see prof.Dawkins at the end of the greatest show. You probably have to look at this a couple of times to see and hear everything! Keep on reacting to Nightwish, greetings from the Netherlands 🙂

Man, if this song doesn't make you cry tears of gratitude, I don't know what will. It never fails to get me. Never.

LOL I have tears every time I hear this!

Hi thomas, 4 times i watched your reaction to this epic song and i did not know how to comment. I feel that it is not enough but i still don 't know so hear it is; great reaction to an epic song, performed by an epic band. Thanks😊

Hello Thomas I can feel for you. I get tears in my eyes every time during the intro and at the end. The song is a masterpiece, simply epic. It is in no way inferior to great classical works. In my opinion Tuomas Holopainen is the Mozart of rock / metal. Go on with your channel, Greetings from Germany

Thomas, this is the best song Nightwish has written / played. No matter how many times I have listened / seen it, it takes you to a whole other level. I can see that it does a lot with you too, but there is no other way with Nightwish. Keep up the good work👍🇳🇱 ....and yes, “ this is the most beautiful thing you ever seen “

Laphroaig and The Greatest Show on Earth! That’s a wonderful combo. 👌

Great reaction. Glad you stayed to the end. It is a ver deep song. The voice overs make you think. The music takes you on a journey. The vocals tell a great evolution story. The We Were Here ending is so powerful bringing me to tears. Glad to see your reaction.

It is important to understand, that They are not a musicans. They are Artists.

The expressions on your face are just exquisite. One of the best reactions to this masterpiece I’ve seen. 🎇🎆💜💜

it´s nice to see how you enjoy of this song!! I´ve heard this maybe 300 times and still love it! and this is not just a song this is a masterpiece of music!!Take care and be safe;and greetings from Nightwishland!

This song always makes me cry XD Its so epic

Returning to your reaction in my day off after crazy weeks at work. Enjoyed it so much again. Bursting out in laughter after your "Kytos to you!" 😂😂. Thanks brother. What an epic reaction on this epic band. 🎉❤

Greatest show on earth and Laphroaig.. Big respect. Greets from Tampere, Finland :)

I have nothing to say, really. This Mammoth of a song is spectacular in every possible way. Cheers!

Top reaction! Emotions at watch and listen to this giant band! Go on man nice watching you!

Watched this a hundred times, and loved your reaction. I so much prefer facial expressions and emotion over endless talking, and also your acknowledgement of Dawkins, and your interpretation of this masterpiece.

You experienced every emotion. Your face said it all, you felt every emotion...... We all have the same reaction, Tuomas planned it that way - Music & Life unites us all!

I’ve watched that performance so many times, and still get goosebumps every time. The most aptly named song for a performance.

You are a man of great taste :) Don't need to say much about NW..... A league of their own!

Excellent reaction, Thomas. Kiitos! 🤘🔥🤘

Instead of rewatching this one, You also need to react to the live Wembley version. Its haunting in the beginning and has a VERY VERY special appearance at the end.

Great Reaction Thomas. I have seen it more than 100x and still get teary and chills. Cant wait to see Them live....greetings from Denmark.

Pretty sure those guttural growls you mentioned came from Floor. Amazing that something like that can come from someone with her angelic voice. Never ceases to amaze.

Nightwish Army is reporting: you were not the only one crying.

This just may be the best reaction to this song and performance that I have seen. I can relate to the sliding off the chair...lol

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘😁✌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Fantastic!!!! Congratulations on the milestone!! Cheers from Northern California!!!!! Stay safe and well!!!

Awesome reaction. Can’t wait to hear the poet and the pendulum , cheers !!

...Metal Mozart, Floor...the whole band and the story...BEST SONG EVER..🤘🤘🔥

This song is not just a song. It is an experience. Always brought tears in my eyes.

That was floor growling !

Congratulations to 3K man! Glad to be part of it. Amazing reaction as always. Thank you! Cheers from Brazil.

this song is like piece of art and if there museum to songs,this should be a main wall :) what a wonderful day when work is done and there is glass of good whiskey and nightwish masterpiece get in earphones. great reaction and congratulations 3k and always nice to see and hear your reactions. awesome day there and lest go to the weekend.

11:47 can't wait for you to see the end if you're so happy with this bit. Loved your reaction to Marco and Floor together.

What a wonderful comment, empathic and intelligent. I have subscribed to your channel, beautiful soul.

I've watched so many reactions to TGSOE; yours is absolutely the best. Genuinely moving, and much like how I reacted myself the first time

Great selection Thomas👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Definitely a perfect song for your 3K. Congratulations. What a song to wake up to. 👍🏻👍🏻

WE WERE HERE..

Hi @UCwUETq23UahPtFpJoJFmLRA thank you so much for reacting to this song, greetings from Denmark

Loved your reaction to the best showcase of the best genre (symphonic metal)!!! 🤟🏻❤️🤟🏻 Please react to Myrath 'Dance' and 'Believe' next! I would love to hear your reaction and that of my NW Army Comrades, as I think we should support the evolution of symphonic metal throughout the world for all to enjoy! NW Army Namibia checking in 🌌⛲⚔️🇳🇦🤟🏻

I loved the look of wonder on your face when you reacted - gets us all

Excellent delivery of "Tampere". You nailed it!