I'm ashamed to say that this was my frirst time hearing Nightwish and this unbelievable viking-warrior-goddess. After watching this, I feel high. Or confused. Or in love? I'm still processing everything..

Hello Ash [ SlashleyReacts ] ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘

heard this song a thousand times still gives me goosebumps lol

Most people think music was made to be heard, it's not made to be heard, it's made to be felt.

I discovered Floor Jansen just before COVID-19 happened in a dutch TV show called "Beste Zangers". I had never heard of her or Nightwish but she and they took me immediately. I suffer from depression but made it through covid with all that went with it (isolation!!) because of them and because of all the reactions to them on KZfaq. They always put me in a better mood. Ah well, I suppose you've already seen Gabriel's list. It contains links to the best live performances of them because they need to be seen live.

Hello Ash, and from me also a warm welcome to Nightwish! Please don't be embarrassed if you get emotional over their songs because we as fans all do. Sometimes crying your heart out! Music from Nightwish is often music without a hilt, it touches your very soul. Please keep reacting to them and I promise you it will be a rollercoaster! New sub here and greetings from The Netherlands!

It is so heartwarming to see your genuine reaction to this. I felt the same way... the magic in the air, the audience in love, the top notch recorded quality and of course those great musicians. Nightwish awoke my love of metal again, I always wanted to feel this melodic, epic style of it, this just hits right, you know? It is the hybrid I longed for because it combines so many stimulating aspects of music in a way I never heard before. Especially, because Floor has that positive vibe, that power on stage and in her voice, that I never felt before. There might be a lot of fans flock to this video and give you great advice. In my experience... there are always more facettes to experience with this band, this genre and similar acts, but they will give you a great path, but don't be afraid to take some unique junctions. Inhale it... when I heard them the first time I realized this was special, so I tried to immortalize the moment and imprint this in my mind as best as I could, because I knew I would never forget this first encounter with them. Looking forward to all your musical first timers and I will check out your horror content on twitch, too. 🤘

This is song 13 of 15 at this concert at Wacken 2013. The lead singer is Floor Jansen, the over six foot tall Dutch Goddess who is their third and most dynamic singer. Well worth listening to other songs at this concert to start to appreciate the versatility of Nightwish and this singer.

32 subs. Welcome and congratulations on your new channel. Your current 32 subs will not be alone for long. The Nightwish Army is coming. I see Gabriel has been here already. His links to NW videos will be a big help. They are the best ones. As you continue on this journey, please keep tissues close by. Floor has the ability to make all of us cry. I stumbled on to this band 2.5yrs ago and am still affected emotionally by many of their songs. GLS was the 13th song of a 15 song setlist at this, Wacken 2013 Open Air Festival. All 15 songs are top shelf. Not a bad one in the mix. No two are the same, and strangely, each one will be better than the last one, no matter what order. Most of us Americans had never heard of Nightwish, and that is a shame because they have been around for 27+ years. Welcome to the adventure. Your channel just went GLOBAL. Greetings from Maine, USA.

Welcome to Nightwish family! You gonna love to go down in this rabbit hole with us 🥰 Next up check out Storytime from this same concert. 🤘 I've been a fan since 2002 and the album Century child was soo freckin good..saw them live first time in 2015 in Tampere, Finland. Thats a concert to check out later on. Enjoy our company 🤘🍻

Do you have chills?, do you have chills? I run around like a Porcupine!!! It will never leave again. This song transformed me!!! And the amazing thing: You can listen to it a thousand times. It will still tear you up. No escaping from it. This is THE most epic live performance ever. The best band with the best singer ever. Pure emotion. Pure professionalism from all involved. Pure Beauty. And a mindblowing stage presence. Sensory overload indeed. God, how I love to be alive. That is the thought they provoke. Thank you Nightwish.

I still get chills !!! Even after 100s of listens . ❤

Discovering Nightwish is the most beautiful journey. They give endless joy and awe :D

Another soul carried away by our Valkyrie goddess, Floor Jansen (pronounced 'Yan-sen). This is just the tip of the iceberg of the emotions that Nightwish is capable of triggering. Floor's vocal ability is nothing less than out of this world. She can sing anything from opera to grunge, make us feel happy or sad. The rabbit hole is deep but worth the dive. Subbed to join you on your Nightwish journey. Enjoy the ride. Greetings from Florida, USA.

When someone reacts to Nightwish like that on first hearing, we know you're one of us. Welcome to the family.

The angelic timbre of Floor Jansen's vocals in this one are so enchanting. This is a performance of a lifetime that any band would dream of. The sound, audience, performance and perfect timing across all bandmembers are just so spot on. For anyone that has performed live knows that the onstage audio is usually dogshit and trying to hear everything you are used to hearing during rehearsals is not even close. Which makes it nearly impossible at times to play as well as you are capable of. When everything align we get a performance like this! Magic!

Hi Ash, I only watched this Wacken Performance for 300 times, but I felt the same chills with you. In Nightwish terms these are called Floorgasms... My golden tip: just follow Gabriel!

"Anyone else have the chills??" Everytime. Everytime. Great reaction! Thanks for sharing! There are many wonderful songs/performances by Nightwish - Ever Dream, Song of Myself, Romanticide, Last Ride of The Day, The Islander, Elan, I want My Tears Back...and more. Gabriel's list is an excellent place to begin.

Originally Floor was sent by Allfather Odhinn to Midgard to gather the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she got distracted and joined a series of bands. However, Floor still gathers souls by her grace, beauty and the sheer power of her vocals. We give thanks for her at our Blots regularly and hope that Odhinn won't notice that she has never returned to Asgard. ALL HAIL THE VALKYRIE GODDESS!!! The Nightwish Army is incoming! You're not ready! Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty!

OMFG THAT WAS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! 😭 I love these reaction video because you introduce me to new bands! Definitely a fan of Nightwish now! THANK YOU ASH! 🖤

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Welcome to the world of NightWish led by our Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen, pronounced Yansen. Loved your reaction. My Favorite is Storytime. This is a band and Army you will love and become one with. In my humble opinion, the GREATEST band and GREATEST female vocalist on the Planet. Enjoy! ❤

Greetings from Finland! Welcome welcome! Because you are at the beginning of the journey to get to know this great band, there's a funny little story about how they started working with Pip Williams when they made the Once album (2004). Tuomas (keys) is a main composer, lyricist and visionaire of the band. Ghost Love Score can be found on the Once album. Here's a clip from their book and timeline is year 2003-04: ---------------------- From the very start, Tuomas had a strong feeling that Once had to have an orchestra, come what ever may. After finishing the recording of backing tracks, the process continued in London with the legendary producer Pip Williams at the helm. Known for his work for the likes Status Quo and Uriah Heep, Williams was responsible for the orchestrations on the album. When the Nightwish guys heard what orchestra they would be working with, their jaws hit the floor. "As Ewo and I traveled to London at the end of November to meet Pip Williams, we had no clue about the orchestra he'd gotten for us", Tuomas says. "The only thing we knew was that Williams himself would do the arrangements and that through his connections, he would hook us up with an orchestra and a choir. The first time we visited Phoenix Sound Studio, Rick Wakeman (the keyboard player of the legendary progressive rock band Yes) opened the door for us. That's when we realized we're onto something big. As we were having coffee in the studio, Pip dropped the bomb: the orchestra in question had played on The Lord of the Rings, as well as on many other Hollywood soundtracks - all recorded in this studio!" It seems that Pip Williams wanted only the best for a band he held in great respect. "I have followed the band for some time, and it's been interesting to see how they have developed. Of course Rock bands like Deep Purple have previously used orchestras, but I really feel that Nightwish have combined the best of both worlds most successfully. They are a classic Metal band with strong classical and movie-score influences in their music." "It was important for me that it would not be just about over-dubbing a few orchestral parts on top of a Rock band", Williams continues. "Tuomas' compositions were brilliant also in the sense that choir and orchestra could be added naturally, so that they don't sound pretentious or contrived. This is of utmost importance. The songs must be structured so as to allow the orchestra enough space. In the end, the results were quite emotive. Also, let us not forget just how good all the musicians in Nightwish are. They are perfectly sympathetic to Tuomas' vision. And Tarja's (1st lead singer) wonderful voice has done the songs great justice." Williams knew his orchestra well. "I have worked with most of the players on different sessions for many years. Gavin Wright is a sensitive and authoritative orchestra leader, and together with Isobel Griffiths, the orchestral contractor, we were able to secure just the right musicians for each song. Anthony Pleeth, who has the lead cellist and played solo cello on 'Kuolema tekee taiteilijan', is one such example. These guys have done many, many big movie scores, as have the wonderful Metro Voices choir, and I thought this project required the kind of grandiose performance one would find on movie soundtracks by, say, Howard Shore." Tuomas could not have been more excited about the situation. "Using the orchestra was an earthshaking experience. I only had to lie on the studio couch for two days, listening to these amazingly talented people. During the first takes, someone said into the mike, 'Are these guys really serious?'. When we began 'Ghost Love Score', a positive kind of bewilderment took over the orchestra. That, as well as 'Dark Chest of Wonders', were the first ones we recorded." Williams was equally happy with his orchestra. "These musicians are such brilliant sight readers that it wasn't necessary to do more than a couple of rehearsals. Then we'd have a take or two of each song. It all went very smoothly. After the takes, I would check that Tuomas was happy, and then we would move on. If there was anything he wanted changed, it would be dealt with in a very short time. I must say, however, that we had prepared very well - I had been constantly on the phone with Tuomas when I was writing the arrangements. Yes, I ended up making a huge phone bill! But the groundwork paid off, as only a few small alterations were necessary." Tuomas and Pip Williams immediately hit it off on a personal level. "Tuomas is sensitive, caring, very observant - he's what the English call a musical sponge", Williams commends. "It means he is always willing to try new ideas and absorbs the musical influences around him like a sponge. Tuomas always wants to learn more about music, its origins and sound. He has very firm ideas of what he is trying to achieve, but he also leaves space for those working with him to express themselves. He is humble, appreciative and approachable, one of the most talented musicians or composers I have ever worked with. I really think he would make an original and effective movie score composer, and I definetely want to collaborate with Tuomas again in the future - in fact, we're already talking about the next venture. I would also love to collaborate with him on a movie score at some point." "Many times the players would come into the control room afterwards to listen to the takes, and according to Pip, that's something that doesn't happen very often," Tuomas says. "They're usually not that interested - they just do their job and leave, but now they actually listened to the songs. At the end of the last day, as I went down to thank the orchestra, they started applauding, standing up from their seats. It was one of those great moments in life." According to Williams, a Pop or Rock artist rarely receives a standing ovation. "The musicians respected the quality of the songs and the challenge of playing such intricate and well structured music. You must remember that these guys also do simple pop sessions, songs that are very easy to play. With Nightwish, they were able to play stuff that was often as demanding as many of the classical pieces they had trained on. This was so much more than just simple 3-chord songs in 4/4 time. And let's not forget that they also had great respect for people that were prepared to take such a huge musical and financial risk, all for the sake of art! Remember, these were very expensive sessions. I'm very satisfied with my own reward for the arrangements, too." "There is alwas a degree of compromise when mixing a Metal band with a large orchestra, as it's such a huge sound, but all in all, I'm really pleased with the end result", Pip reflects. "The main thing is that we have established a great identity with Nightwish and the orchestra, and our cooperation could be even better in the future. Seriously, Once is one of the most enjoyable projects in my career, and I've done this for 35 years!"

Yes!! Floor is amazing! Really glad you enjoyed it! Such a genuine reaction!

Hello Ash, greetings from UK That was a great reaction, thank you 😊 Thank you for checking out my favourite band and I am glad that you seemed to like this song I have subscribed in the hope that you will continue exploring this amazing group 😁

Hi Ash and welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. I'm a Iron Maiden and Rammstein die hard fan, but in total honesty no band ever made me cry just by playing their music. Nightwish on the other hand, did and still does put me in an emotional rollercoaster and I never know what to expect and when. Every music will be better than the one before. Just give their music a proper listen and some time to take all in and you will feel the same as all of us. Liked and subscribed. Kind regards.

This song is utterly brilliant; lyrically and musically. Set against the backdrop of Wacken, this to me, is one of the greatest live performances ever.

Greetings from the Geordie NW Army. I loved your genuine reaction Slashley. You're spot on when you mention bands who can cut it live. There are too many bands out there who just can't emulate their studio material live...NW are even better live... Please continue on your NW journey by following Gabriel's list...I can guarantee that you'll become a life long fan.. They're incredible 🤘

Welcome home, the nightwish army welcomes you. Now you found an amazing rabbit hole. I would love to watch you explore it more. Floor can sing literally any type of music she wants. From growling to operatic and anything else . She will prove it if you choose to look further. Beautiful reaction.

Such a perfect combination of band and song. Floor has the biggest fiercest, sweetest sound. And she def goes to 11!

Another soul was stolen by the dark viking queen!! Congratulations on ascending into the nightwish realm..its like watching it for the first time again through someone else's eyes..and the feeling of marching into battle behind the viking queen with a new soldier..

So, how is a Goth Girl gonna like this? The atmosphere, the band, the audience, the lighting, video wall, then the lead singer, Chills! I noticed how Floor makes a hand gesture, pulling the audience to her, commanding, magnificent. This concert and the production made this show extra special, for so many reasons, and you can feel it. 10:16, the puppet master! She has us under her spell. Emotional. OMG!

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

Wacken 2013 starring Nightwish and co-starring the 80,000 is..wow!! The energy this band always creates with their crowd connection is incredible!! Sensory overload….and Floorgasms..NW style!!

Welcome to the world of Nightwish and symphonic metal. They really are an unique band, beautiful songs that reach your heart and soul. Hope you continue to react to them. Greetings from Portugal

If Floor doesn't leave chills and goosebumps you are dead inside lol! It hard to feel anything when she sings, absolutely incredible! She is second to none! We in the Nightwish universe call what you felt as being Floorgasmed, enjoy!

FLOOR....is a Force of Nature.

Great reaction, and don't worry - they also make me emotional, and I am a guy. Much more awaits - please keep reacting to Nightwish!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish, they are ridiculously talented snd absurdly versatile and you have an incredible journey ahead of you if you choose to take it - sub'd 🤘

I love your words from 6:45 to 7:10 and I love this song, I have the chills everytime i listen to it. Look at Floor's face after her beautiful ending, she's happy and she's enjoying a great moment in her life, she just did something wonderful and she knows it. She said that this is her favourite song to sing and we can feel it. People faces, the band, the atmosphere... everything is perfect in this performance! Thanks for sharing your emotions!

Another Soul Snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess

I have listened to this masterpiece from this concert probably a hundred times, and every time I listen, and though I know what's coming, I still get goosebumps as Floor approaches the ending. Welcome to Nightwish. Once you start the journey, there's no turning back. Btw, I am well advanced in age, and Nightwish is my favorite band, ever.

"anyone else have the chills" every single time i hear Floor sing, Nightwish or otherwise.

Yep, I get the chills every time I see this amazing performance.

From growl to opera, sometimes in the space of a few seconds, that's Floor. prepare to be astounded and delighted...

Thanks for this great reaction. Seeing someone having his/her first #FLOORGASM, especially with this version of GLS is always a treat.

Nightwish Army Germany reports for Duty: What you should do: Listen to Gabriel. He knows. Great Reaction !! I think our Queen captured another soul….:-) It never gets old to see people freeze when our Queen starts to sing…. About Ghost Love Score: Standing solid as a World Pillar around which the planet revolves, Floor hits "The Note," the crowd loses their shit, the band tears a hole in the fabric of Space-Time, and 82,000 people will never, ever be the same again. Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !

Ash .. the chills you has seconds into floor singing is called “ floorgasm” and yes it’s a real thing …. Welcome to the Nightwish Army ! This rabbit hole goes deep ….enjoy your journey !!

Nightwish and Floor tend to make everyone feel the music very deeply. I have liked and subbed with hopes you will continue on with your experiences with them. You will never regret it.

Every Nightwish song is different and incredible. More please. Happy multiple Floorgasms! 😊🤘

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish!

Great reaction! I've subbed for the ride! When I first heard this band, they effected me the exact same way, full body chills and got me emotional as well - that's a HUGE feat given that I'm a woman that doesn't cry...like hardly ever. That was enough for me. Thanks for sharing this with us! I'm here for it! Blessings to you & yours! Nightwish Army, Alabama division, present and accounted for🤘🏻😊🩷

11:05 The Floorgasm brings yet another convert to the family !! 😁 Welcome Sister. You are one of us now. Just FYI, that’s about 70 minutes into the show, and Floor had been killin’ it the whole way already. Also, that’s 82 THOUSAND people hanging on her every word; so, no pressure on her to Bury that (9 second long)high note.... At 6’1 and 170 pounds Floor is a smiling, singing, dancing, enchanting, stage commanding Valkyrie Goddess, and to me at least, a gift from above. Seeing the whole video of this concert, Especially the Floorgasm changed my life. It made me start listening to music again. I love watching these reaction videos and my biggest hope is that people follow and enjoy the Symphonic Metal path I was led to. Welcome to it. A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army This is the holy trinity of Nightwish songs live with Floor fronting... Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gL-afM95vKilhqM.html Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere 2015 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apuSpd11r7G-Y6M.html DO NOT CUT THIS OFF EARLY. The Nightwish Army is Murderous behind this Sin. Be Warned. 😏😏 The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nciebKqU37-mm6s.html (wait until you have a full understanding of the band’s history before you react to this one. It’ll add the context you need to fully appreciate this emotional masterpiece.)

Hi Ash, Nightwish Army, Ex UK but now Indonesian division here. Welcome to the world of Nightwish I see Gabriel has made contact. I recommend you follow his lead as you won't go wrong. In the meantime, strap yourself in and enjoy the ride, which is, Nightwish.

Been a Nightwish fan since their first singer, and still am. My recommendation is to listen to Romanticide from the same concert (any of their Wacken performances are top tier though). Enjoyed your reaction, and looking forward to more.

I'm so very late in this party. But welcome to the magical world of Nightwish. They are so great! And Floor has this divine gift to convey deep emotions to most of us - but unfortunately not to all. Greetings from Finland! ⛄❄👍

So great reaction,i must share in ny group.Btw welcome to the NW family 🤘🤘🔥🔥😊😊❤❤

Awesome. That's what Nightwish does to many people. If you want a musical journey of your life, wait for Gabriel Bardac and follow his list of Nightwish awesomeness. Iooking forward to your next Nightwish reaction!

Saw them at Wembly in November great night .. At this concert Floor was still the bands temp/singer ..😎

Great reaction Ash! Floor is an empathic singer and you as many of us have felt it. If you continue your journey, you are guaranteed many more "Floorgasms" (goosebumps/chills) from their many other unique and awesome story telling music! Please keep going, new sub here.

It's so refreshing finding someone who feels and relates to music in similar ways. I love authenticity and vulnerability; music is emotion and it's beautiful. Hail Floor Jansen the Goddess of Metal!!! Thank you for sharing!

Nightwish fan here as well, you I hope you continue exploring NIghtwish and their amazing talent. This is only the tip of the iceberg with them. Check out Storytime (Same Concert) , next you will love it... Honestly every single song from this Concert is just pure gold. They also have some even more Epic Performances like Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth. Enjoy the journey you won't not be disappointed.

Welcome to the amazing world of Nightwish. This band is masterclass and beyond. Keep up the good work.❤️👍

Hi Ashley, it's totally normal to have Floorgasms(chills) hearing Floor for the first time. As far as I can tell she is the best singer in the world, she can do anything/everything with her voice. Enjoy the rest 👍

I always have the chills when Floor sings. Especially live, it’s even more intense. Everyone gets so into this song. I always forget how long ago this video is till I realize she has no tattoos yet! She is definitely tatted up now!

Why is this getting so little views?! I really enjoyed your reaction, and I hope to see more NW reactions from you ❤

Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA! Congratulations on falling in love with Nightwish! You are already an evolved young lady...you are gonna have SO much fun discovering this world-class band!

I have been following Nightwish since 2004 but that doesn't change the fact that I spend around 12 a week watching reactions to their songs, and I still tear up and get chills from most of them. World's greatest underappreciated band.

Since they are very much in the same genre and is actually how I discovered Nightwish if you haven't already I also definitely highly recommend Within Temptation too

Great reaction Greetings from 🇳🇱 🤘

Well I know Nightwish for quite some times, when Tarja was their singer and Floor was singing in After Forever. Tuomas (the main man from Nightwish) and Floor are both influenced by a Dutch band called 'The Gathering'. The Gathering has quite influenced a lot of bands, and the lead singer (Anneke van Giersbergen) is still doing a lot of stuff (solo and for example with Devin Townsend). I saw that someone recommend Within Temptation, but I highly recommend Delain and Epica. If you want to find out a little bit more about this kind of music I recommend 'Sancta Terra' from Epica with Floor Jansen (the lead singer of the video you just watched). The lead singer of Epica, Simone Simmons is married with the keyboard player from Kamelot, another band that you might like.

This also made me cry. This is beautiful. I've seen multiple versions of this song and none top this one... NONE. The only bad thing about this song is that ends lol. I feel like she could sing literally any song and make it beautiful

Thanks, welcome to Nightwish, greetings from Colombia

Welcome to the wonderful diverse world of Nightwish. UK Oldies Division of Nightwish army here as a new subscriber. Hope you'll keep on watching and listening. Especially their live recordings. I saw them live at Wembley in November 2022 and it was the most amazing experience. To hear more from them, I suggest you follow Gabriel's list or pick and mix from it. I have followed Nightwish for some time now and have just about every Nightwish recording, live and studio and not a single track I don't like.

This performance was how i I found Nightwish and had my first Floorgasm 🤘🏻 My phone recognizes that as a word 😅 My brother in law met her and has pictures to prove it 🤘🏻

Nightwish army Finnish Jaeger battalion reporting to duty. Welcome to NW train, we will take you deep in this Symphonic metal rapid hole if you so choose.

This song is the hardest song they ever did. To be able to sing in so many different ways. Wow Only thing I will say is. Phenomenal. She must be one of the world's greatest singers. Must be. You should watch more Sabaton.

Oh Ash, I only just now got to find your channel, and this is the first of your reactions I've watched! And oh my lord what a nostalgic feeling it is! I've been there, lost it that massive crowd, being in a really dark period of my life, going through a tough divorce, broken and lost, and my friends decided to take me there (I live in Czech Rep, and this particular show happened in Germany, which is our neighbor country, so my friends, seeing how broken I was at that time, decided to take me there, knowing that Nightwish is my favorite band by far), and I gotta tell you, to experience this, live, was life changing for me! I mean that, during this particular performance, I just stood there, crying my heart out uncontrollably, but it was such a redemption-like feeling at that time, truly life changing, that I still have no words good enough to describe it to this day! It was a breakpoint for me, and after that, I steered my life in a new direction, and started to pick myself up from all that mess, and to this day, I see this specific moment as the exact point where I've turned my life around, and allowed myself to get to a point where I'm at today! It might sound like a cliché, but Nightwish, and this specific song and that specific moment, saved my life, it really did, as prior to this experience, I was just about ready to give up. The way I feel it, no words can really describe what this specific song from this specific show means to me! And I'm really overjoyed to see your emotions as you watch it now, as it brings so many memories to me! Thank you for that, I truly appreciate it! ❤ Much love to you, and don't stop doing what you do, I appreciate you so much for it! Sincerely, Max

🇫🇮❤ Now that you've reacted to GLS, just wait for the Nightwish army to storm your channel & your number of subs to explode.

Absolutely loved your reaction and welcome to the Nightwish family!

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish and Floor Jansen, The Goddess Voice of Heaven and Earth. Enjoy your journey.

Nightwish Army New Zealand Division Reporting in. Welcome to Nightwish no song is truly the same. When Floor Jansen pronounced YANSON sings and you get chills we call it a Floorgasm and when Floor spins her hair around we call it a Windmill due to the fact Floor is Dutch and as i say Floor windmills everyone else doing it are just Fans lol. Have a great Night Thank you.

Music always moves me deeply, and the emotions just build and build throughout this song. Then when Floor hits that high note at the end, the dam breaks and tears start flowing down my face. This song is such a masterpiece!

Absolutely Amazing song and performance, simply Perfect! Great react beauty. Nightwish It's one of my favorite bands ever! I invite you to react to Band Maid and the song Freedom, live! Trust me, they will blow your head off! See you at the next 🤟🏻🦊🔥🇯🇵❤️

The Nightwish Army travels well don't we.... Silicon Valley Division checking in ( albeit a bit late, hey its California )

This band is epic. Every single one of them

The Nightwish Army found you. Dutch division, Westland, reporting for duty. Love your reaction, your sensitivity; it's beautiful. I'll follow you through the rabbit hole.

2024 and still epic........props to the orchestra, the band and the chorus ( or choir ) singers for adding to Floor's amazing vocals.....symphonic metal at its best🤟this is a truly difficult composition and score to perform........... so many key changes 🎶 thank you Nightwish and Floor...........

Oh, of no one has said yet. Which I’m sure they have the back ground chants/singing, is the London royal philharmonic doin that. That’s who NW usually gets for that…so not just anyone, that is pretty damn epic that they do.

The most reacted to live performance on KZfaq. This will be your most viewed reaction. Welcome to the club

Floor and Nightwish make one more fan.

Welcome to Nightwish!!!!!!! Everyone who is going to leave a comment has had a similar reaction to. this song. That includes me! I heard this song for the first time in January of 2019. I have been a fan since then! Ash...the chills you were having during the song have a name.... You experienced your first "Floorgasams!" You can have multiple ones during any song....you will also feel an unexplained need to cry during their sad songs, or happy songs! You will also notice that there are a LOT of Nightwish fans here on KZfaq! Many are huge fans....I don't think I can call myself a huge fan yet....as I have about 10 years of their earlier music I have yet to explore! Enjoy your journey into Nightwish. Oh....I am more than likely old enough to be your grandfather.... But...I love my heavy metal / Symphonic Metal!

FLOOR recreated & slayed this song. This was a legendary performance for the ages--honestly. She was/is.. Breathtaking.

Floor, is seriously like having Xena the Warrior Princess belting out these vocals... She's 6' tall, probably 6'3" in those boots and just crushes it.

yep.. that's Nightwish for you.. I've seen them live several times.. with Tarja, Annette, and with Floor .. always a great show.. Ghost Love Score might be their most epic of epic songs

Hi im steve in uk hope u ok love rock metal goth music tho huge nightwish fan .glad u enjoyed it. Always great music from the band .and vocalist floor jansen is the valkyrie goddess ..enjoy ur nightwish journey.

Exactly. I lost my 💩 the first time. 3 years later it still blows my mind.

Nightwish Wacken 2013 is the best live concert I have EVER seen. The whole 2+ hours are magical! Please do " The poet and the pendulum" from Nightwish, I have seen it 1000 times but I cry every single time I see it. It has quite the backstory to it aswell.

When I saw this performance for the first time and it brought me to tears as well…I feel you!😂❤

I've watched some of your Nightwish reactions multiple times...just to hear that laugh.😊 Belly rubs for Fester...

Greetings from Wales, UK, and a warm welcome to Nightwish 🤘