It is both exactly as expected and nothing as expected. It couldn't be anyone but Nightwish.

of all the reactions coming to this, looking forward to Chase's one the most. Almost as good as the song itself!

I'm from Finland and was a huge Nightwish fan from the late 90's to the day when Tarja left the band. Tarja leaving made me upset and I did not really like the new singer they went with. I didn't really listen to Nightwish after that for almost 20 years. About a year ago I by chance watched a reaction video with Floor singing live and god damn it I was hooked once again. Got to say that even though I loved Tarja, Floor is even better. I love Floor. Now I've been on a Nightwish bender for about a year and the more I listen to them the more I love them once again. Thanks for these reaction videos, they're always great.

Its a banger and the more you hear the clearer Floor becomes. Its sorcery. This live is gonna be brutal. Also they are one of those bands that everyones expects perfection from, so we get “ Its all Floor, Its not enough Floor, Its Folk, Its not metal, Its too symphonic, Its not symphonic enough…..”. Folks, Its Nightwish which have become a genre on its own.

I adore this band so much. Their music has helped me get through so much, and I fall in love with them more with each album! I Love This Band!

Thank you for your honest heartfelt reaction again ... thank you for being you ... stay golden my man

Just another typical Chase reaction, where the emotions can be read from your face. Love it, just as I love Nightwish

Yesssss, Nightwish is back and with a banger! Strap in Chase, we are going to be on a rollercoaster again mate 😁

The fact this is the single and therefore, most likely, the most “mainstream” song on the album is very exciting to me

I've been waiting for this song and your reaction.

Never seen you so happy with a NW song Chase. Great reaction!

. 🤘 MORE. FLOOR 🤘

7:42 Tuomas talked about this in his interviews and he was very clear: He never starts writing music until he knows what the song is going to be about. Upd.: Here is an excerpt from one of his interviews that I found: "- What is your creating process? - It always starts with a story, with the theme of the song. I don’t think I’ve ever done a single song just jamming with my keyboard, starting from a melody and developing through that. It’s always the other way around for me. I think: I need to write a song about long lost love, heartbreak, this book I read that’s really inspired me or any other topic. How would I bring this story alive? Is this a metal song? Does it have folk elements in it? Is it a ballad? Is it piano orientated or acoustic guitar orientated? This is really fascinating, I really love this process of trying to find the perfect approach to tell that particular story. Then I write the music, and after the music is ready I write the final lyrics. After that, I kind of polish the corners again and again for months until I reach a point in which I can’t contribute anymore to the song. That’s when I present the song to the other members of the band and we start again from scratch. Sometimes, when I present the song to the band, they’re completely happy with it and it’s almost exactly how I imagined it originally. Sometimes it changes a lot. Maybe a guitar player might say “that riff’s not really good, how about this?” and then it’s perfect. Maybe Floor changes the vocal line and it gets perfect. It’s a collaboration, that’s why we are a band."

A Chase reaction to Nightwish, sitting in front of a bed in a light room. That's some timeless perfume right there. A scent of the memory of seeing the Ghost Love Score reaction pop up in my feed four (?) years ago. Then and now helping to make it a damn good day!

I might be a week late but this gives me nostalgia to pandemic times when every week I watched your Nightwish reactions. It feels like ages ago now..

Some probability calculations: Step 1. Probability of boy meeting girl: one in 20,000. Step 2. Probability of same boy knocking up same girl: one in 2000. Step 3. Probability of right sperm meeting right egg: one in 400 quadrillion. Step 4. Now lets assume that you have just those 12 generations of ancestors mentioned in the intro to this song. For the probability of every one of those 12 generations of your ancestors having reproduced successfully with right sperm having met the right egg is 400 quadrillion to the 12th power. Given these 4 steps, the probability of you being born you at the present moment is 20k x 2k x 400 quadrillion to the 13th power. Going backwards in time with even more generations of your ancestors, we soon reach a probability of 1 divided by the number of atoms in the entire universe. This makes each one of us a unique miracle.

We love to watch your reaction with your truth feelings written directly in your face.

We love everything about them!

Hear echoes of EFMB, Human Nature and perfume of Nightwish history, while also being new , fresh and achingly poignant. The Nightwish magic continues! It will always spellbind me. Love the song on repeat all afternoon.

It’s not you getting old, there’s a lot of discussion about how Floor’s vocal has been mixed. From what Kai has already said, it’s a very deliberate choice and they’re aware some people may have issues with it.

Nightwish is what brought me to your channel when you started reacting to Nightwish. You and your observations have given so much to me over these years, so thank you 😊 Your reaction is what I was waiting the most (of course after the song itself 😉).

My excitement for the upcoming album went up even more after this shining pearl.

I watched this a dozen times, bought it on iTunes, then searched "perfume timeless chase carneson." You rock, sir.

I am not sure if I made this statement before on your channel, but as for the message or the melody comment, I might be able to give you a little insight. During Covid Tuomas did a Q&A where he discussed various things from being a level 97 wood elf in Skyrim to slightly touching on politics. One of the questions he received was advice for writing good songs. His exact (advice) response was this; “Be humble before the song, before the story you want to tell. Listen to how the song wants to be told. Be humble before for it and execute.” I follow that in everything I do in life. The best advice I’ve ever heard from someone. And it reflects in the music he creates.

Hello again, Chase. Living in Arizona are you? Terrific. Phoenix Nightwish fan here. Carol, my lovely wife of 43 years, and I got to travel from here to San Francisco to see them live at the Warfield on May 18th, 2022. Wonderful show. And we have been waiting for this first release from their upcoming new album. I have already watched and listened to this lovely video and masterful composition dozens of times and am awestruck by its beauty and the depth of the message in its lyrics: Something from the earth came Something for the world Mosaic of broken fragile pieces Tesserae of the deceased Born to a novel world Endless chain unbroken Silent clocks rewinding My song it is for mankind Embers to the stars We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed Time set For a curious ghost Lives lived plain and epic Of eudaemonia 12 score and 1 chain of lives unending Welcoming as my offspring Walks me to the weave My song it is for mankind Embers to the stars We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed Time set For a curious ghost We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed Time set For a curious ghost (We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves) (We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs on a deathbed) (We are their heir, dust on their palm We are because of a million loves) (We're the perfume of the timeless Last sighs of a million loves) Who writes music like this? Only Tuomas Holopainen. And who performs that music? Nightwish. And yes... Floor absolutely kills this performance. Also kudos to Troy for the lovely soft vocals he brings to the end... very reminiscent of his work on Auri. Love, love, love it. And a huge thank you, Chase, for reacting to this.

This song is very emotional. I think it makes us feel as part of humanity and nature as a whole. When we meditate about our ancestors, we can feel very lucky to be here, and even that humans are a mess in a lot of ways, we’ve always tried a lot due to survival.

There's a fascinating parallel - Tuomas is obsessed with Darwin's evolution of the species, while we have been privileged to watch the evolution of Nightwish. Thanks for the usual excellent analysis Chase, I was confident that you wouldn't take long to jump on it! 🤗

About the weird sound of Floor´s voice in the chorus, and since I read the comment of Kai Hahto about this is on purpose, IT MAKES ALL SENSE FOR ME. Think about it: during the video, the characters of the band are like ghosts in the middle of books and weird creatures. But when I realized about what the song is telling, AND NW IS ALWAYS STORYTELLING, I discovered that Floor´s voice is surrounded by "vocal ghosts" too. It´s like if all her ancestors were participating together with she. I don´t know if I´m overthinking about this... but seems a very reasonable interpretation for me since I read Kai´s comment.

🤗🍒🤘🏻 Great Job chase as always, And how nice to see you again at Nightwish

As much as you send thanks to Nightwish for their storytelling camouflaged as music... I really like to thank You for your exceptional explanations about your understanding of their stories! It has really helped me to understand and appreciate Nightwish's music even more! So Thank You Chase! 🤩

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. I’ve listened to this song many times now and absolutely love it. Another Tuomas masterpiece. Been reading many comments and see very unbalanced thoughts. Some love it, some don’t. Some even call it garbage. I often remember that even Mozart was told his compositions were garbage. Music is very selective. You either like it or you don’t based on what your brain hears and what makes sense to your hearing. I personally think this song is so well done, very intellectually written and performed. Great reaction ❤️🤘

As usual, watching you "get" Nightwish is such a pleasure. Thank you for that heartfelt and authentic reaction. I started my Nightwish journey a couple of years ago, so, very late to the experience. When I first found them, I also found your reactions, and they guided me so well along the path to understanding and loving this band. For that, sir, you have my sincere gratitude.

I've heard this song several times now and like all Nightwish songs it grows on me. I love the bridge part between the verse and the chorus and personally, I noticed how Floor's voice is mixed in the chorus and it's hard to make out what she's singing, but it does give it a grand choir feel and I love that. And that break down is just epic. Great song overal and if you concider it's just their commercial single, you can only imagine how amazing the album is going to be.

The intro is a mix of “all things Nightwish” - metal, folk & symphonic & a meaningful message about us & the world we live in. These themes from Tuomas / Nightwish are long standing - in fact the lyrics from A Return to the Sea - seem to be portrayed in this video - then there is connections from The Greatest Show on Earth & more recently Endlessness, Procession, Noise, Pan & Shoemaker (visual ) & Harvest. Lots of the talent on display from our favourite talented musicians! Another great reminder WE WERE HERE!

I know there won't be a tour, but MAN i wanna hear this live, damn, loving it more and more every time I listen to it.

Man, you're taking the words out of my mouth ! We are certainly very lucky to be here and witness the Art of Nightwish, and be there together with them on this Journey, we should be very grateful and humble being part of this - I hope that Nightwish see/here your reaction, they would be proud 🤘🤘🤘

Great reaction again! I love the reference to us being fed fast food of music daily instead of a 12 course meal in upscale restaurant. We all love Nightwish for creating musical experiences so we should NOT BE SURPRISED, but I for one am absolutely floored, mind blown! There has never been, there will never be, another Tuomas Holopainen! And Nightwish is the G.O.A.T.

One of the best bands ever!

Wow! Finally you popped up again in my YT-suggestions. Looking forward to your wise insights.

As always, another fabulous reaction Chase, and another epic masterpiece from Nightwish. I wouldn’t expect anything less from either ! Awesome channel.

You are correct sir! They never disappoint. I look at this song as a sequel to The Greatest Show On Earth. Thanks for another insightful reaction. Cheers!

It's a privilege to (again) sit here with you Chase and watch a new Nightwish song together and feel the same things and being awed by Tuomas genius creations. As you say, this is music that have to be experienced with the whole body. I have learned so much about music thanks to you and that also rekindled my love for Nightwish that was fading some before Floor took her rightful place! 😄❤Thanks again man for a good reaction and keep up the good work!

I love NW for years from Oceanborn album and they never disappointed me not once!!! Singers maybe changed, musicians too but NW for me is Tuomas and he is still in the band, he is the half of the band alone. I do i like the song,it reminds me the song music from the human nature album,big intro and Auri in the end. I have listened five times already and i am enthusiastic with the song and what is coming next, how many beautiful songs will follow.

Hey. 124 Spider here. Honestly, if all children in their first school years had heard this song and read the lyrics, I'm sure that today... all of humanity would be much more cohesive and kind to each other. I had never thought about how I got here, today, alive. If anyone still had doubts that Nightwish ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD, right no?. So I just have to say that humanity is no longer thinking for itself. It's the "NEW" AI that everyone talks about, but they don't even pay attention to what it means. NIGHTWIH FOREVER SINCE EVER.

So.... dear Chase what can I say.... i drop a tear from the first note ... and alm the hole song to the end.. One more time Tuomas chills me to the bone.... the lyrics, the music, Floor's voice, all the message ... absolutely stunning... I see your face... that was my face too... jajaj A deep hug from Mar del Plata, Argentina. We are passing a hard... hard time here and today I go to sleep with a smile hearing this song again and again and again....

Фіни! Супер❤️❤️❤️❤️.

It is very significant that first with Nightwish when I first heard Oceansborn in 1998 and then when I saw Floor live for the first time in 2004 with After Forever, they were both love at first sight (or at the first listen). And here I am, more than 20 years later, enjoying the perfect union of wonderful music and a voice from another world and also with videos like yours that have helped me understand and appreciate their music better. Thanks!

Nightwish + Chase = what a treat! Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!

I freaking love Nightwish so much and its an absolute you to listen a new Nightwish song for the first time again

The most anticipated reaction to this song. In May, I have never anticipated September to come soon. I probably should be worried since the summer is sooo short here in Finland.

Thank you!! It is a great song! Perfume of the Timeless is something new but it feels very familiar. The orchestral parts reminds me a lot of NW's album Once. And that gets me really excited about new album! ('Cause I really loved the orchestration in Once). Even without knowing this is Nightwish you could 100% that it is them.

Omg, I'm so here for this!!

Hi chase I'll be 64 on the 22nd of September and the only thing I'll need is THIS ALBUM, Great reaction as always and lol your not getting old.

Thank you for your reaction Chase.

I guess he is happy 😊😅😊

I am here almost since the beginning, I follow your Nightwish and Floor reactions for years. And your reactions always make me feel grateful to follow someone who loves and FEELS Nightwish as I do. They are my favorite band for the past 21 years, I've seen than live 9 times and they never fail to amaze me. Can wait to hear the new songs and see your videos. Best from Brazil!

Perfectly said, this is the perfect band and this might be the most beautiful video and song I’ve ever seen

This is going to be a fun few weeks watching many regular NW reactors who’ve only been into the band for a few weeks/months/years get their first taste of new music from the band. Same thing happened about 18 months ago when Metallica dropped “Lux Aeterna” as the lead single ahead of “72 Seasons”… That song was a journey, and the video was amazing. Looking forward to the new album, wonder if they’ll give us any more breadcrumbs this side of November…?

Hey, Tuomas. You have done something special. In the 1970s I found a medium that I could really relate to - music! It was something special then. One formed ones own opinions about the bands and artists one heard. We all had our favourite genres and artists and followed them like sheep. Why? Because their music was special to us. We could not wait for the next album or single to come out, so we could wallow in the music we loved. Sadly, it was not to last. For the last twenty or thirty years, I have listened to so much crappy music produced by silly recording companies who are only interested in making a fast buck, uncaring about the artists or their fans - just get the next one out and make more cash. Now, Nightwish have come along and not only changed all that, but with this song have turned music into something different; something cerebral. People who listen to this music and find it does something for them, somehow learn to think again. Nightwish has made an old, old man feel happy again when he listens to music. No day is now complete for me if I don't listen to at least thee pieces of their music! Good reaction Chase, I feel sure you will understand what I mean. Keep up the good work man, you are doing fine!!!

Pretty honest and open reaction...yes...it is privilege that there is NW...and that genius mind of Tuomas.

Thank you for the beautiful, honest, emotionally acknowleded reaction. Just recently came across your channel and I'm so glad I did.

Love it love it love it xxxx

So, so, **so** good 🖤

Floors mix seems to be a huge topic , as people have explained , it was deliberate.......Tuomas is no fool , theyll be plenty of songs that will display all the vocal acrobats of our favorite powerhouse singer.....just cant wait to hear the rest of the album and in 2/3 years hear it live.

Great reaction, the emotions, the joy so visible. And great final words, I've got nothing to add 🥰

The Song and your reaction - goosebump time!

Great reaction👍 can't wait for the album myself❤

Absolutely cannot wait for a live version of this to come out... gonna be on Greatest Show level epicness...

Epic song and brilliant video. Enjoyed your reaction to this masterpiece 😀🇸🇪

Not gonna lie I've been refreshing your channel page all day in hope for this haha

Thx Chase...great reaction

Very beautiful, thank you

Feels like I'm seeing an old friend again. Here's to the band that has become embedded into our DNA.

Hey Chase it was my birthday when Perfume of the Timeless video was released and I noticed yours is on album release date. For the past 400 years our ancestors did good job with timing.

Dark Complex and Intriguing...... Tuomas just delivers these amazing compositions

darn, it is good to see you and your reaction on Nightwish again!!! Thanks to you I learned to listen better. congrats on your private life💕

10:55 Chase in loses his shit with Nightwish shock!! 😀😉🤟 Awesome effort fella as always 👏

I came looking for this. The journey watching you react to nightwish has been a favourite part of the covid years. I just embrace this journey this cycle we live in.

Great reaction as always , love to see somebody genuinely enjoying music as much as you do .

was looking forward to your reaction! ❤ i love that unexpected bass transition at 15:02! definitely the song has grown in me from the first listening and their new album will be a gift for all of us who love their music! thanks for another great reaction!

This track is a perfect sequel to Greatest Show on Earth

Equal importance on every aspect. You said it yourself Chase. This includes the visual aspect of the song. I watched it almost without blinking. There may be some scenes and messages I feel that you might've missed, do make sure to watch it again and again.

I love that you have a deep personal connection to Nightwish

The evolution of this band is incredible; listening to their first songs and compare them to todays songs - two worlds and at the same time always Nightwish. I love it when bands evolve like this, adapt to changes (especially of members) and follow their visions. I am sure Nightwish will never be mainstream but will remain a source of challenging music with deep meaning. I at least hope this. There is too much superficial music today, always the same blablabla and music "composed" by computers. I prefer ambitious bands with visions and the courage to go new ways and follow their own no matter if they lose fans who want them not to change but stay in a former state. I will go on following them on this way and I am curious what future will bring, with Nightwish and in general.

Thanks Chase. We go on this journey together always. Nightwish is so much more than popular music. It’s classical depth. I love that I live in a place where it’s appreciated at face value. No band ever ever had given me consistent goosebumps. Have a damned good day my friend.

FWIW, also Mr. Helvering "played" the ride with(?) the left hand... 😂

There are many documentaries about Nightwish and the question "what comes first, message or melody?" was answered directly by Tuomas. I just can't remember the answer :) I think he said "message".

All I can say is,,,,,Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!

My 58th birthday was yesterday. Thank you Tuomas for this glorious gift.

Your reaction at 11:40 was the most genuine response to a Nightwish headbang section I've seen in a long while. That's not to take away from the rest of the reaction, though, you brought up some great points about both the band and their songs there. Well done!

Thomas in the past has said both have come first depending on the song, but a lot of times is melody first.

Congrats on your relationship. How cool you met that way. So special. 😊😊😊 This one is profound and I feel a responsibility to do better and be a good human from the opening statement. Very thought provoking. Love it!

Been listening to this all day and watching reactions, but was waiting for this one. I cried because this exceeded my expectations. I cried because this band is nowhere near done. And I cried because it may be a few years before we hear a live version of this. Come on, Nightwish, I know you’re not touring, but put together a recorded concert, I’ll buy it.

I also was waiting for your reaction, I have already watched it at least 10 times today! Love it

Tuomas writes the story first. Then he imagines how to express the story in music including which instruments og voice techniques - the he composes it. Afterwards the others puts their personal fingerprint on the composition - often they do it all together, to get the right perspective. Floor normally makes her first interpretation at home, before joining the camp, where her, Tuomas and Troy fine tunes into the studio version. The live versions are almost entirely Floor's decisions / suggestions. 6 super pro's working as one, trying to make the perfect story you can fell inside - make you think - and remember.

once again a beautiful and worthy reaction..aspected and deserved...thank you for that.greets from the NW Army in the Netherlands.

Hi Chase. For me this is one of your most loving, thoughtful and beautiful reactions to date. I massively enjoyed it. Twice already. I would love to see you do an interview with Tuomas. I am certain that would be a hit on YT. Anyways. Lots of love from the Netherlands. ❤

I've been waiting for this!!

Nightwish has been part of my life for the past 15 years. They are the only band other than Within Temptation that I listen to and watch concerts daily. Sad that both do not get any airplay on radio stations here in the US, that is why I have You Tube premium and don`t mind paying extra.

Danke für deine Reaktion Video, mein Freund! Wie immer habe ich deine Analyse sehr genossen! Du hast die Fähigkeiten, mich auf Dinge in einem Song hinzuweisen, die mehr ohne dich gar nicht aufgefallen wären! Weiter so! Liebe Grüße aus dem sonnigen Hamburg, Cheers❤😂