Your analysis is worth all the others put together.

I was there. And it was as impressive as it seems from this video. Thanks for the explanation about the click track. There was a clown somewhere here on KZfaq who claimed that it wasn't live at all because several performances of this song were perfectly in sync with each other. And thanks that you kept the last part of the song in. Those last notes make me cry every time (and I'm a 41-year old male).

Nightwish is one of the best band in the world, very versatile with their music, their live performance always impressive, and their lead singer Floor Jansen is arguably the best frontwomen singer. She is so versatile with her singing style, from classical, operatic, gentle clean vocal, powerful rock-ish, deep growls, etc.

Ye GODS! Who ARE you?!?!?!? Why have I never heard of YOU?!?!?!? Obviously, you must be a lecturer in musicology. Thank you so much for giving Jukka some love.

I never heard of this band. When I heard the beginning of the song,heavy metal,wasn't expecting the classical voice intertwined with it. It sounds awesome! I really enjoyed that song! Thanks Fil!

And that is what is called a Floorgasm Discovered them last year When I play them, My neighbors tell me to turn up the music

Hands-down Phil, this categorically is by far the best breakdown and analyst review of Nightwish I have ever seen. Thank you for doing this has made me appreciate my favorite epic talent group even more thank you again!

Nightwish went to another level when they added Floor. Her versatility is just amazing. Tarja was great but she was bound to operatic vocals on every song. Tuomas can throw anything at Floor with no limits like before. I think the new album will reflect this even more.

This is soooooo extremely awesome......I first saw/heard this awhile ago when a vocal coach I get lessons from did a reaction vid to it.........the whole performance is frickin stellar on so many levels.....vowel placement/enunciation is such a trip.....vocals totally stunning......whole thing is way over the top.......out of this world

Did you know that Emppu always writes his own solos? Tuomas has said that the guitar solos are the one thing he never touches. :)

The outro solo/vocal ending brings me to tears from the emotion, power, and when the double bass/full time section kick in, chills up and down my spine. Hair on my arms stand up. My favorite track of Nightwish. I love playing along with the song and the band.

I am sure that this is by far the best breakdown of Ghost Love Score or Nightwish I have listen too. You mentioned the importance of ALL the members of the band. No one should be left out being praised in this master piece. Thanks for explaining the importance of the drummer in this score and the use of the click track. The importance of the composer Tuomas Holopainen goes without saying. I only missed the attention paid to the stage technicians. The lights showed the mood of the the score.

Wow, my wife listens to this stuff, I always avoided it, I think I will give it a listen now... what talent all the musicians have, that woman can really sing!!!

Nightwish is a new band to me. your superb analysis and rundown on this performance. I agree! this is one of those performances where you wish you where there. definitely worth listening to again. thanks for the variety six night a week Fil.

Stunning song and stunning singing. The timing of the guitars is impeccable as well as the drums. There was a great mood in the crowd as well, as you pointed out. They were captivated.

Love this band! Another great one that my daughter enlightened me on... ( she’s smart I think ). She shows me newer bands and I make sure she knows the bands of the past. 💕

Never heard of them ? What a voice.... WOW ! 😇🎙 Thanx Fil... you know I really love classic rock but it's also very cool all of the different types / styles of music you show on this channel ! So thank you for opening my eyes & ears for some new music ✌😎 Keep up the great work mate 😆

Nice to see you really enjoying that performance.

The most impressive thing about Nightwish is the fact that they do this for one and a ½ hours night after night after night IN EVERY SINGLE SONG of the fifteen to twenty songs a full concert with them lasts!!!!!! That´s master class epic performance level for you, right there!

Spot on man, Spot on! Pleasure to hear the great music and Your excellent review! Been there from start 1996 and seen almost 250 reactions of this song so far! Your analysis easily goes to top3! Greetings from Finland! Instant SUB! Keep up good work!Nightwish is our Metal Grown Jewel. So broud of them! Flawless band and musicians. Really nice people too! That chemistry can been seen on and off stage!

Had never heard of them and not really care for heavy metal, but have to say I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot Fil. Thanks!

Hats off to your reaction video and greetings from Finland. Your professional take makes these reaction videos truly stand out. I appreciate the way you dig into details and clarify things that might not be obvious to many. Absolutely awesome!!! I sooooo wanted you to cover the whole performance.... taking time to pause as you go and simply speak out your mind. Still... very well done... Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 🤘🤘

Saw them in a 1,200 seat auditorium, and they brought the same energy, and Floor nailed it vocally. They are the real deal.

Great insights as always. I liked your info about the backing orchestral track. I'd always just assumed it was electronic and then played in the background. Nice to know its real instruments and singers. What most vocal coaches and professional singers say about Floor Jansen isn't that she's just a versatile singer, but how fast she can switch between styles and voices live. Most singers need time to shift styles or voices. Floor does it effortlessly. She has such control of her breath and muscles. She could easily be a highly successful studio session vocalist with her versatility and talent, but thankfully she joined Nightwish instead.

Now I'm going to search for Nightwish on KZfaq.

Thank you. I learned so much and totally enjoyed the performance

The singer has an amazing voice, wow what a great performance! and a cool video and song analyses Fil. 🌟

My apologies, Fil, but I must recuse myself from this particular commentary process. I’m not from Finland but I’ve lived here long enough to remember when Nightwish played the local pub down the street (but due to all that sound being packed into one room, they actually played for the whole neighbourhood). I love the band and your analysis, which was as superb as usual but, I feel too close to the band to be able to make any objective remarks. Subjective remarks? Yeah: to anyone reading this, if the song moved you, support the band and buy the dvd!!

WOW how fascinating and amazing. This would normally not have come onto my radar. Thanks Fil.

This must be the best analysis of this piece covering the whole technical aspect addition to just the vocals.

Wow, I noticed a few of Nightwish newbies on these comments. It's great to see our pride and joy of Finland get introduced to bunch of new people!

This was a stellar performance and the analysis was fantastic as well! It looks like I'll be heading to the record shop soon to look for any recordings of Nightwish. :)

That was very nice to hear. I am always one to enjoy an orchestra/band, mix. It is what set the Moody Blues apart from others. Great talent, vocals, arrangements, and an exquisitely Handsome, Group. Thank you Fil, for this analysis; music, and a superb vocalist.

Wow!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this! Liked everything about it. I had never heard of this band . Thanks Fil!

Oh my... It was such a pleasure listen to your analysis and the huge knowledge that you have of music and performing and technique etc.. And the appreciation that you have for good music and musicians. Thank you. ❤️ This song is my favourite and it didn't even bother that there was a big part missing on this video. It was such a joy listen to you. And, the pronounciation of Finnish names was so good. 😊 Greetings from 🇫🇮

Floor Jansen singing as a guest on an Epica performance is fun too Simone Simons and Floor Together is like 2 angels singing on "Sancta Terra" Epica has the full orchestra and Choir singing at same time live.

That guitar solo was played with so much love. It really fitted in melodiously matching the genres.

Thank you so much for your analysis. This is my favorite band. What you said will maybe get people to write them off so soon. I saw them live and they are amazing. They are a very talented group of people. They all have side projects they have done and some have been in other bands. Tuomas Holopainen writes 95% of their music. Thanks again.............. :-)

They just look like they are having a great time making great music. It's awesome! Is there anyone that doesn't love Floor?

I absolutely enjoy your analyses of so many genres. I had never heard of this group, and so enjoyed it! The intro made me think it was heavy metal backed by an orchestra. As it progressed, it reminded me of Disturb's version of The Sound of Silence, which is one of my favorites. Thank your for introducing me to new sounds. I grew up in the 60's with the music explosions of rock n roll, folk, Motown, and especially the British Invasion. The "new music" as my 13 yr old granddaughter reminds me is very different from Springsteen, lol! My 10 yr old grandson is into Queen and Elton John to name a couple. He knows all the lyrics to their songs and mimics Freddy and Elton perfectly!

Never heard of Nightwish so when I saw the band name and song title, I thought heavy metal. What a pleasant surprise and an extraordinary performance. Replayed sections here then went to the video to watch the full mesmerizing performance. When Floor goes from that classical sounding head voice to her chest voice she morphs into a high priestess of rock summoning her disciples. The whole band is amazing. Lots of beautiful hair is a plus. Your comment about being open to genre(s) outside our favorites was spot on. On other channels, people get downright ugly when a band isn't as expected or, as you said, mad when a live performance is not the same as the recorded version. Those people need to get a life or a psychiatrist. Thanks for bringing Nightwish to the attention of those of us unfamiliar with them.

Mate, I didn’t think you’d ever do Ghost Love Score but I’m glad you did. Awesome analysis. Great explanations, like the rest of your stuff. Well done.

Been waitin' for this.

Wow, I am running four years behind. Just saw your reaction. You nailed it as much as they nail it. Of course they nail it. They are the very best live band out there, with the very best singer out there, and with the very best composer of modern times ( together with Arjen Lucassen from Aureon by the way). Everything they do is epic. This is 10 minutes, but the greatest show on earth with Richard Dawson is something of 20 minutes and they nail that to. This was song number 13 out of 15 where they nailed every song. As they nail every performance. It's a nailing factory. And it is a time machine. Because you forget the time when listening to this. They bring the listener in an absolute trance by pure beauty. What is the power of music? The power is that it adds years to my life by pumping so much endorfine hormone into me. And that is what Floor does. She pumps emotions into you. Not by a flimsy wifi connection but by means of a hugh underseas data cable. They really are THE gods of music. Thank you for your reaction.

Best reaction on this song and band that I have seen. Maybe just the best reaction altogether. Not because you are lauding the band, but because of your insight from being a professional live musician. Subed.

That was the most valuable analysis of this song. You won not only a subscriber, but also a huge fan!

Thank you for this reaction. I love Nightwish. Please react to more of Nightwish or Floor. Floor recently did some singing on a Dutch TV show about singers, Beste Zangers (Best Singers). All of her performances there were amazing and very diverse.

Once again Great great review. I enjoy so much. Thank you, sir.

This must be the best comments I've ever heart so far, by far! Thanks Phil, keep on going.

What I like and respect about you, Fil, is your extensive knowledge of music theory, music history and the musical techniques of multiple music of styles. Another great review. 👍🎶

My son introduced me to this band a little while ago! I think they’re brilliant! Great riffs and the female vocalist has a magnificent operatic voice! Excellent Fil! Cheers Mario! 😎👌🤘🤘

This is so good your analysis excellent.

This is a fantastic analysis! I'm not going to lie, I'd love to see you do the same thing with The Poet and the Pendulum.

This was different - and very cool! Nice job, Fil!

Thank you for this, It¨s just so nice to hear opinions from someone who really knows the subject and gives credit to musicans too. Tuomas is perfectionist as the rest of the band and they want to deliver their best for people who are paying to see them live. It¨s worth of every penny. And Floor is just something incredible by her skills but personality as well, match made in heaven truly 💕

You are the best analyst sofar I have seen on KZfaq. Thank you for this great analytical reaction.

You, appreciating my favorite band same way i do, are amazing! As always I must say. I'm very glad you finally did some Nightwish. I hope your informative analysis will bring us some new fans! Thank you Fil.

....This is way over my head....but I'm just noticing that drummer is totally earning his paycheck...

Nightwish’s “While your Lips are still Red” is one of my favorite songs of all time

Wow! Thoroughly enjoyed this performance. I’ve never heard of Nightwish until this video. And, Fil, again your knowledge always impresses me. God bless you.. Rock!

Now the final gesture by Floor, at the end of piece makes so much more sense... So good to hear from someone with such a different perspective... Cheers! I.

Usually I have a fit and even stop watching when reactors skip parts of songs but your technical analysis was so interesting and informative skipping to the end didn't bother me at all. My curiosity has been wondering exactly how they go about it and now I know!!! Many Thanks for that!

One thing that I keep noticing, that I absolutely LOVE, is how you keep having trouble, with not smiling :D

Floor has the most commanding stage presence I have ever seen.

She's Dutch! I'm Finnish so just happy for all of us.

One thing that amazes me about western Europe is the common understanding of English even though it may not be the primary language of that nation. Here we have a band from Finland that sings most of their songs in English and they have huge success in places like Austria, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, and Sweden, just to name just a few.

Look at all of those views. Isn't it freakin' weird that we love this performance so much that we want to see so many other people talking about it. We don't want to just listen to it on our own, we want to share the experience with others.

So dynamic. I would love to have seen this live. So much going on and keeping it together the whole way. Epic was a good choice of a word, Fil.

I'm looking your reaction in the beginning of 2021 and i like your analysis so much. Thanks! Very good job guy! Greetings from germany.

the quarantine got me into a spiral of reaction videos, yours has the most value. thank you.

Great reaction Fil. Floor is a kind out of this world. But the the guys are awesome too. This fits all the way. And a priceless smile from Fil.

I’m watching your analysis again for this masterpiece. I came across Nightwish by recommendation from KZfaq, thankfully. Never heard of them prior. Now I’m obsessed. Floor Jansen blows my mind. Has anyone asked you to analyze her duet with Henk Port singing the title track from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, The Phantom Of The Opera? Her range again is well performed.. Rock!

Wow! This was a masterclass Nightwish! I was glued to your lips. Everything you said was spot on. Very well done!

Ooh. New to me music. First impression:Epic sounds. \m/

I'm new to Nightwish and your analyses has helped me understand what I'm l'm listening to/watching. Your description of what is happening with the drummer is a great help. Thanks so much.

You are the first person who understand this. I'm from Argentina. Now I can understand en english, but when I was young and heard The Wall, without understanding the worlds, I could understand the feelings

The quality of Nightwish performances has always spoken for itself! Fil, thanks for giving credit to the amazing composer and arranger, as well as the entire staging and production team that creates the Nightwish experience live! The musicianship is top notch every time, without which the production would crumble under its weight! Nightwish precisión and commitment keeps the tracks, vocals, and instrumentation successfully defying the entropy that would dare to knock down the intricate technical, dazzling experience. Great band, excellently analyzed Fil... Rock! 👍🏻

Im a full on metalhead, but also a classical violinist and their arrangement is amazing. Tuomas is a genius, and Floor is without question one of the best female singers out there

Fil... great job. Bravo for your explanation. So many fans would never quite understand the difficulties of what NIGHTWISH is doing... and doing well LIVE every show...

There are many reactions to this song, you said, but I hearded no one who is to be able to react to all elements of this band and song as you. Gratulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the professional, insightful review. I liked your comment about not understanding the words. The first time I saw this video I had no idea what she was singing and it didn't matter as I was so mesmorized by her performance. I especially liked the way you were smiling and nodding your head..it appeared like you were proud of her.

Tuomas is a genius. He writes all their songs (unless I'm very much mistaken) and would never add something to a song if he thought it'd subtract from the atmosphere and theme of the piece. Everything is there for a reason and has its own place in everything he writes.

Great reaction to NIGHTWISH, both technical and performance of all of the musicians. Thank you.

Thank you. I have watched over 20 reactions. Yours is by far the best technical I have seen yet. Floorgasm!

I've seen a couple of their vids but know nothing about them. Thanks for the info and introducing them to me. I enjoy this type of metal, the genre blending and all, and sometimes it can get cheesy but these guys pull it off right. I like Floor's style too, she looks very regal up there.

Fil, just wanna thank you for your channel, been on here for 1.5plus and your the man. I’m in n. California with no power and where I live is on fire evacuation notice and watching your old vids are helping me not go so nuts. Thank you. 🤘

Thank you for such a professional breakdown. You answered many questions that no other reaction videos were able to address.

Starts with a very heavy beat, then her voice comes blending into the best then floating over it, it was very interesting, very technical but “spot on”

Nice to see a different take on an epic performance. You are right about the need for a limited backing track to keep the size of the sound. I notice Epica have an orchestra on stage when Floor joins them for a duet of Sancta Terra. Something worth watching.

She is a Viking shield maiden and goddess. Very good review.

Wow, the simply most informational review i ever heard, thank you SO much...

This analysis is one of the better ones of this song and I have seen about all the ones on KZfaq. Good job Fil.

Thanks for this. I learned something about live music shows.

I have heard almost all the Nightwish reactors try to analyze what they do musically and NONE of them come near to you. I'm sitting here in my mancave at 2AM CST Dallas Tx., stunned, with my eyes and mouth wide open, wondering how long you have studied music. Just phenomenal how you explain all of it, especially the backing track of the London Symphony Orchestra with the LSO adult choir that was performing throughout the song. Another LSO choir, the children's choir, can be heard on the Peter Pan song Storytime. And nobody...NOBODY in the band makes a mistake throughout this <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a>min concert. Just amazing...magical even. And Jukka...I didn't realize what he had to accomplish to keep the band from falling apart(literally) until you laid it out for us. It was very difficult to learn that Jukka had to retire from playing because of his constant insomnia. He's working on other things with the band now. Emppu can shred for sure, but I think Tuomas wrote that GLS solo for him. Emppu's work on 'Romanticide' and 'Song Of Myself' shows what a monster guitarist he is. And bassist Marco Hietala has also retired now. Floor will really miss singing with him for sure. :-( Speaking of Tuomas, he is the guiding genius, the 'Metal Mozart', if you will, of Nightwish. I would love to hear him explain how he came to work with one of the greatest orchestras in the world. And yet he can still headbang lol. And Floor? Tuomas grabbed her in 2012 after the previous singer had to be hospitalized. Floor herself was recuperating from a serious mental issue. She had, however, worked with Nightwish before so she was familiar with Tuomas's songwriting and the band's musical artistry. Floor has changed a few things on the songs to give them more of her influence and 'Ghost Love Score' was one she changed toward the end of it. Again, my sincere appreciation for your masterful analysis of the greatest Metal band I have ever had the pleasure of listening to and watching.

This is maybe the ninth analyses Video of that Wacken live performance, I have watched. Thank you for you special guitarists insight/ words. Most of the others only talk about Floor Jansen in their analyses. So thanks again.

Nice one Fil. You pretty much said what I've thought about the guitar solo here: it isn't the fastest or most complex solo, but it's the RIGHT solo for this song, and that's what really matters. If you want to see a more elaborate solo, check out Romanticide from the same 2013 Wacken concert. Alternatively, if you want to see something unusual with the guitar, check out the video of them doing While Your Lips Are Still Red live at Wembley: Troy Donockley plays the guitar with an Ebow, doing a part which, if I have it right, was originally written for a violin.

Thanks very interesting. And who does Floor thank in the end...the drummer..

Best reaction so far. Enjoyed listening to you. Keep going on 👍

You so get it! It's not just the technical capabilities, it's not just the depth of the lyrics, it's that basic emotional connection between music, singer and listener that makes the best music so damn special.

The best analysis ever! Greetings from Argentina.