R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 . Ann was a big Nightwish Fan. And every new person who listened to NW, she went through a little chat. And gave them some info about NW. This was her favorite song. And this song belongs to her. I like very much that Gabriel have continue Ann s work.... so her heritage is still here.

The Wacken 2013 live version of Song of Myself is almost certainly my favourite thing they've ever done

Little tip, dear one ... invest heavily in tissues for when you get to The Poet & The Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth. I'm logging into eTrade and buying stock ... please tell me which brand you plan to buy! Floor gets to everybody because she is an empath, and lays her heart on the stage for every song, but then so does every single genius in that band. They are a cosmic collection of brilliance ... stars found clustered together to shine immensely brighter as one. Every one matters beyond their individuality as they contribute to the whole. Nobody does anything that isn't in complete harmony. Quietly waiting patiently for the next ride. You are such a lovely person.

the poet and the pendulem that will get ya

hey from Arkansas USA, Floor makes me tear up 95 % of the time..and I'm 63 ! love nightwish!

Dead Boy’s Poem live from Buenos Aires…you’ll definitely need tissues for that one.

Favorite song of the late Ann Waychoff, Mother of the Nightwish Army. Inspired by the 52 chapter 19th century poem of the same name by Walt Whitman. The studio version includes a spoken poem section at the end, written by Tuomas in an ode to the original. The words to it are what is seen scrolling across the big screen behind the band. Song #14 of 15 in this set, right after Ghost Love Score. As you can see from the videos you have watched, there is no let up in energy throughout the show, they brought it every song. We told you every song is different. lol For different yet again, try I Want My Tears Back from the 2018 Buenos Aires show.

This one was right after she had just belted out Ghost Love Score over the previous 10 minutes-plus.. and she still had one last song to get through to finish off the show.

You'll need a box of tissues for Poet and the Pendulum (Live at Wembley). Great reaction... you're feelin it girl! Get well hugs from Wales UK

yep I think you're one of us now. You are now a member of the largest army in the world.

It breaks my heart that with Marko finally having had enough of the music 'industry' we might never hear him and Floor duet'ing ever again :(. This was a special magic indeed. And I love how in your reactions you let the song run and your face does the talking until you are ready to have your say.

VERY rare to find a band which ALL the songs are high quality! I've still yet to listen to a Nightwish song I didn't enjoy and I live in the metal genre. They just stand head and shoulders above the rest! LOVE THEM! Great reaction too!

RIP ANN loving your heartfelt reactions .....i know how you feel , i never cried listening to music before until this band and especially with Floor as the lead singer, something about her presence and the tone of her voice combined with the music behind her that just gets to you emotionally...its very hard to describe . BTW the red tips in your hair look great

Holy shit, I never get tired of this performance

I'm sorry you're not feeling great Jynger, get better soon. Don't worry about trying to fight back the tears, it gets all of us in the same way. Seeing you enjoying discovering these songs is a nice reminder of when it was the first time for us. As you are impressed by Floor you might enjoy looking at her KZfaq channel. There's some personal stuff on there and a few covers she recorded at home during lockdown. I'm looking forward to the next one, even though I have wait a week!

I enjoy watching you enjoy the music of my favorite band. Until your next favorite song; Ciao

Love your emotions.. I hear you! 🥰

🇬🇧 Norfolk joining you for your journey strapped in and ready to go!

Just let them flow, Jynger! Floor does it to all of us...over and over and over again... I'll see her tomorrow evening at her solo concert in an open air theatre in the east of the Netherlands. Something to look forward to very much!!

The perfect analogy for this band Most metal bands are like analogue watches Nightwish is like a Chronograph with all features working in synch. Lovely reaction 💥💥💥💥💥

Floor is a special kind of singer as she is a storyteller in every sense of the word. She understands what she is singing and so shares her emotions, what she feels about the song, with the audience. To her, that is the only way to sing a song, and for her being highly sensitive person, is in itself an emotional arsenal. That being said, add some love, and a lot of vocal technique..... she's got you! Tears, goosebumps, chills And everything else Floor can release within you to make your journey a magical and emotional ride. Please have a box of tissues handy when you do Poet and the Pendulum, and The Greatest Show On Earth. The Greatest Show On Earth may be about the evolution of man starting with the big bang and development of the universe and our solar system, but if you know Floor already..... she will yank some tears out of you. Especially at the end. Very emotional ending and please watch til the very end of the video. That is, if you see the Tampere version which I do recommend. On that note, thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘

I would give anything to travel back in time and be at that Festival. Pure magic

Get well soon Jinger. Nice emotions again.

My favorite Nightwish song. Such great lyrics. As always loved your reaction

Heeee jynger! Nice to see you again😁have a nice weekend😘

They're still rocking nowadays Always on top Floor never dissapointed She's still the Queen No one above her

one of the best band I ve ever seen..

Hi from the UK again, Another great but emotional reaction Jynger, we all feel you and get the reasons why, Floor’s voice is at such a pitch to invoke emotions that it is incredible, can’t wait to see more of your eyes and face look stunned but happy on whatever next song you choose. You are correct in saying we all have advised that Poet and the Pendulum may crack you again, but until that moment just keep enjoying all that NW gives you along the way, take care, hope you feel much better very soon 😀👍🤘

I needed a tissue as well! How does Tuomas do that to us all? Those drops at the end, Floor with fire in her hands.

Nightwish are incredible..They make you smile and cry at the same time. Do i have to say that i'm a proud finn every time i listend to Nightwish.Great reaction again. Thank you!❤️ Get well soon.

She dose do that to ya I have tears everytime too I here her she's not of this planet can't wait for poet and pendulum get a box of tissues you will need it keep rocking

She's simply the best 👌 🤘

One can never be Floored enough

Yes, we know. Private Marshall, Nightwish Army, Alabama Chapter. Gosh, you are easy to like. I'm looking forward to two songs, my favorites. Dead Boys Poem, Buenos Aires and Bless the Child, this concert. Rock On!

Hey beautyfull woman!!!! You're not the only one. I cry every single time. Good reaction. Thanks. Please, never stop smiling. Your smile is the best ever. Greettings from Argentina

Really enjoying your Nightwish reactions. Nightwish will give you all the feels. No worries. We understand 😉

Discovering Nightwish can change your life. Love your reactions 🤟

A wonderful reaction video Don't fight your tears, when Nightwish plays music, even Stonehenge cries. Please keep up the good work and above all get well soon.

I'm fast falling in love with your reactions - I think you are a deeply empathic person, which is common in the Nightwish Army (but not in the world in general, sadly) and that's why this music does this to us. If you reaction yo everything from this Wacken show, then Wembley, Tampere, Buenos Aires and this summers Hellfest performance, we'll be along for the ride 🤘

This song for me sums up Nightwish as a whole... they have a lot of songs where the theme is about losing or having lost a part of your life. Be that love or childhood or the entirety of humanity. I think these are universal themes that people find very relatable. Combine that with the bands ability to write catchy hooks and riffs and Floors ability to project the emotion of the song and there is the reason people are so passionate about the band. Women who normally would not necessarily think of "metal" as a genre they would like find their music appealing, look at the crowd it is such a mix that you don't see for other metal bands. Combine this with the obvious fun and enjoyment the band have playing it live and you get that perfect storm of why for most people the live performances are their preference.

Looks like you need to remember tissues for Nightwish. Great reaction. Keep 'em coming.

And just like that, nightwish is there to stay... Forever 🥰

Get well soon and enjoy this beautiful music 😉

Every time i hear floor it does the same to you as it does to you and thousants of people and that fore many years now. It gives us positive energie and every one can use that

you know it's going to be a banger when Jukka(Drummer) is standing for the intro......lol, aahhh yes, just another piece of chocolate that is NightWish, excellent reaction 👍👍🤘🤘

A midnight flight into Covington Woods A princess and a panther by my side These are Territories I live for I'd still give my everything to love you more What Else to say, about an Poem, Centuries old, put into Metal Vibes, Sung by Floor, intoned by Nightwish. May Amy reign forever, wherever She rests her Soul. All the Best for you, get well at Mind and Heart, Sister. Nightwish Army Bavaria North.

Very good reaction, Floor did her own concert in Amsterdam back at the beginning of 2022, you can find these songs on her KZfaq channel, just scroll down until you see the songs. My favorites are, face your demon, storm in a glass, slow love slow, sweet curse.

Talent , beauty and perfection in a craft is something you don't see everyday so it is bound to bring certain emotions.

As you said every song is different, yet you can clearly hear its Nightwish without a doubt.

Beauty reaction..Floor is powerful woman..is a inspiration..and beautiful person..Nightwish is amazing band...welcome the Nightwish world is magic music and Floor is the Queen

It is A Tribute to the poem in 52 chapters, One for every week of the year, " Song of myself " by Walt Whitman(one of the co-founders of US poetry) USA 1892 version. The 7th verse of the song is ""Of mermaids, of Whitman's and the Ride""". The extended studio version of this song has, at the end, a poem as a tribute to Whitman made by Tuomas, the keyboard player and the mastermind of nightwish. Most of these lines you can also see fast flahing on the ledscreen of this video. Bucle up, it goes very deep. " I see a slow, simple youngster by a busy street With a begging bowl in his shaking hand Trying to smile but hurting infinitely Nobody notices I do, but walk by An old man gets naked and kisses a model-doll in his attic It's half-light and he's in tears When he finally comes his eyes are cascading I see a beaten dog in a pungent alley He tries to bite me All pride has left his wild drooling eyes I wish I had my leg to spare A mother visits her son, Smiles to him through the bars She's never loved him more An obese girl enters an elevator with me All dressed up fancy A green butterfly on her neck Terribly sweet perfume deafens me She's going to dinner alone That makes her even more beautiful I see a model's face on a brick wall A statue of porcelain perfection beside a violent city kill A city that worships flesh The first thing I ever heard Was a wandering man telling his story It was you, the grass under my bare feet The campfire in the dead of the night The heavenly black of sky and sea It was us Roaming the rainy roads Combing the gilded beaches Waking up to a new gallery of wonders every morn Bathing in places no-one's seen before Shipwrecked on some matt-painted island Clad in nothing but the surf Beauty's finest robe Beyond all mortality we are Swinging in the breath of nature In early air of the dawn of life A sight to silence the heavens I want to travel where life travels Following its permanent lead Where the air tastes like snow music Where grass smells like fresh-born Eden I would pass no man, no stranger, no tragedy or rapture I would bathe in a world of sensation Love, Goodness, and Simplicity (While violated and imprisoned by technology) The thought of my family's graves was the only moment I used to experience true love That love remains infinite As I'll never be the man my father is How can you "just be yourself" When you don't know who you are? Stop saying "I know how you feel" How could anyone know how another feels? Who am I to judge a priest, beggar, whore, politician, wrongdoer? I am, you are, all of them already Dear child, stop working, go play Forget every rule There's no fear in a dream "Is there a village inside this snowflake?" A child asked me "What's the color of our lullaby?" I've never been so close to truth as then I touched its silver lining Death is the winner in any war Nothing noble in dying for your religion For your country For ideology, for faith For another man, yes Paper is dead without words Ink idle without a poem All the world dead without stories Without love and disarming beauty Careless realism costs souls Ever seen the Lord smile? All the care for the world made Beautiful a sad man? Why do we still carry a device of torture around our necks? Oh, how rotten your pre-apocalypse is All you bible-black fools living over nightmare ground I see all those empty cradles and wonder If man will ever change I, too, wish to be a decent manboy But all I am Is smoke and mirrors Still given everything, may I be deservin And there forever remains That change from G to E minor. "

You should do 2 Nightwish reactions a week, love your genuine reactions to them. 😉

I've just caught up on all of your Nightwish reactions, and I really enjoy your genuine take on the songs and performances. If you let it, this rabbit hole will get much deeper, and there will be more smiles and tears. Believe me, we've all been there. Thanks!

Nothing better for sickness than 2-4 dosis of Nightwish a day so you are in the right way, we appreciate the effort you make doing those while you are how you are, and dont worry, tears always come with her and that band no matter how may times you have seen/listedened their music, keep rocking, get better and stay safe..

In 50 yrs this one outstanding concert will be reveled as as a once in a lifetime event such as Woodstock...these things dont happen too often and I so envy those in attendance that night

This is what Floor and Nightwish do, evoke emotional responses. When you eventually get to Floor on the show Beste Zangers and hear those cover versions of hers, you will be amazed all over again. As you can tell by the comments, a lot of us are thoroughly enjoying this journey with you. Get well and keep reacting.

Nightwish is a lifetime journey to humanity 🔥🤘❤️🇫🇮

Trained vocal coaches are interesting as they evaluate Floor. But watching your face as you listen is the absolute best! Real and raw. Keep it up!

Maybe one of the best refrain of nightwish 👌 Tx for the react

I am 100% Led zeppelin fan and love Pink floyd,have seen led zeppelin live in Amsterdam 1972 seen Acdc 4 times Kiss 3x But this band live are the best i have ever seen .🤘🤘🤘

I very much enjoy your reactions to Nightwish - your genuine joy and emotions make them well worth watching! When you react to "Greatest Show on Earth" PLEASE react to the Tempere live performance - and watch it all the way through the credits. In this version Nightwish performs before their home audience in Finland and at the end of the performance you can feel the adulation poured out on them as they take their bows on a long runway that extends into the crowd. Some will passionately argue for the Wembley performance of "Gtreatest Show on Warth" and it's certainly great but the only thing it really has to offer is that Richard Dawkins makes a cameo appearance at the very end and that's basically just an old guy walking out on stage and reciting a few lines from his book. Watch that one after you've taken in and reacted to the magic of the Tempere version. "The Islander" from the Tempere concert is also a great showcase for the wonderful vocals, stage charisma, and showmanship of bassist Marko Hiatala.

One of my favorite Nightwishsongs. Just want to headbang the second half of it 😍

Thank you for letting us share in your journey through Nightwish.....

After all the countless times that I've listened this song (and Nightwish in general)... here I am again, crying with you... this band... there is no substitute or comparable for it IMO... 😍

One that you want to check out is Nightwish's "Shoemaker" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNCgkqeX27DNnZs.html Floor goes full operatic and melts everyone's mind.

💯 percent ! Love seeing your reaction and enjoy seeing someone else feeling Nightwish the way I do. ❤️Floor ! “The Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean “ is awesome and a great duo with Floor and Marco 👍🤘✌️

This whole Wacken set was freakishly amazing, made more so by the fact the Floor was still extremely new to the band. The album made from this will stand forever as my favorite album containing exactly zero songs written for the lead vocalist featured on it. This is one of my favorite tracks on it...for several reasons. I am saddened they didn't play it live when I saw them in San Francisco in May, but I understand they wanted to play the newer stuff.

I am really enjoying the ride you are on. Keep it going. All of the songs from this show are just brilliant. Imo, tackle Poet & Greatest Show on Earth a bit later on. I think you’ll have even more respect for those songs, when you hear them, if you’ll get well acquainted with Nightwish at Wacken 2013.

My favorite song from the Wacken show. (RIP Ann W). I love the grit, the darkness. Love the breakdown/second half, love that Floor and Marko both go all in with their vocals without any hesitation of overpowering the other, love the mysterious, introspective lyrics (sometimes the within is piano black), and definitely love when Floor summons 🔥! Lets try a different show now. Maybe Dead Boy’s Poem from Buenos Aires, for another emotional one, or the Wembley opener, Shudder Beautiful the Beautiful, to lift you up. I personally suggest you hold off for Poet and the Pendulum (maybe my favorite) for awhile. It gets more emotionally impactful the more you know the band and their history. The Greatest Show on Earth is another to be blown away by, that you should be ready for sooner. It is more musically and intellectually impactful, than emotional. Although, it does evoke emotional responses as well. Hope you start feeling better soon!

This one is absolutely one of my top favorites. I love everything in this song: lyrics... "These are Territories I live for, I'd still give my everything to love you more", melody, and that Jukka's drumming and style 🤘❤

this live at Wacken is special for Floor and I think one of the best of Nightwish. You can find on Floor's YT channel her reaction on "ghost love score". inside a lot of her feeling singing this song and so more.very instructive on her manner to abord songs like this master piece.

Ah Jynger. Nightwish Army new recruit UK Division here reporting for duty 😊🙏👍. Heck I love watching peoples reactions to Nightwish as it brings back the undescribable feelings and experience that I encountered around 6 months ago when I was pestered in to listening to "The Poet and the Pendulum" having never heard of either Nightwish or Floor before and OMG. Down the rabbit hole I went and I havent surfaced busying myself absorbing everything from the Tarja, Annette eras and now the incomparable Floor. I want everyone to experience this. A beautiful reaction to this Nightwish gem that is but one from a treasure chest full to the brim with gems . Thank you. Paul 😊👍🙏

Just Brilliant 💜..smiles and tears from Holland to Y'all 🇳🇱🌷🙏🏼

That's a great song. I love this band.

My love. Your reaction is the same as mine. Never in my 67 years on this planet have I emotionally dissolved with any band's music as I do with Nightwish. I discovered them in early 2020 during lockdown and most of their music drops me to my knees. Please react to Shoemaker live and grab your tissues. If Song of Myself moved you, Shoemaker will create tears of joy.

Tuomas has the gift to write dark melodies with a bright spark with hope in the same tune 😍🥰 luv it

Great job as usual . this show had 15 songs in the middle of the show they played an Instrumental song so Floor could change outfit and the next and 9th song was "Bless the Child" well Floor had a zipper problem and had to run out on stage & was almost late . this song will ring your bell - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLqAi9l2m9WXfI0.html

This is so exciting! Accompanying you on this trip to the two flagship monster rockers The Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth. You are in for a spectacular treat. 😎👏👍Luv ya

just think this song was right after Ghost Love Score in the set that night, truly was a magical night and I'm glad they filmed it.

I'm enjoying your weekly reactions to Nightwish Jynger! You may want to listen to some songs from After Forever. Floor was their lead singer before joining Nightwish. I also suggest you check out some of Nightwish's previous singers - Tarja and Anette.

Heart melting to see your emotions. ❤ I've seen Nightwish manytimes live and... it's hard to explain the whole experience... just something beyond imagination. 🙃 You've seen them live yet? 🥰& Greetings from Finland !

this one is my favorite from this gig... si glad to share it with you ^^

Your Song. R.I.P Ann 🌹 i hope, you have your snowflakes. We love you

I would suggest watching nightwish videos with lyrics.. they are friggin unbelievable !

I find it amazing that each song Tuomas composes is not only different from each other, but also awesome. 😊🤘

They are fuk'n awesome, huh. I gotta tell you its as hard for me waiting for your next reaction as it is for you. Great reaction. Waiting impatiently for the next one. Try "Yours is an empty hope" at Wembly arena.

They make emotions

Hello Jynger. If you are interested, Floor just sang the Netherlands national anthem yesterday (Sunday) at the opening of the Dutch Formula 1 GP race and of course she was amazing. The Dutch national anthem is said to be the oldest national anthem in the world. It was written between 1569 and 1572. KZfaq: Floor Jansen - Dutch National Anthem (Live@ F1 Zandvoort Grand Prix 2022)

I genuinely envy you. You have the rest of Wacken, Wembley, Tampere, Buenos Aires, and on and on to 2022 to enjoy for the first time if you choose. Great reaction. Thank you.

Moree moree moreee moreeeee

Poet will definitely blow you away and bring out the onion ninjas. Before Poet you should listen to Dead Boy's Poem, live from Buenos Aries. Tuomas's song about how he wants to be remembered if he were to die at the time it was written. Very personal like Poet and so emotional.

Meaby next devil and the deep dark ocean ofcourse nightwish

Nightwish and Floor have a way to get your emotions to come out. It does happen to all of us. I have listens to a couple songs more than a few times and it still gets me. This turned me on to a whole new genre to listen to Try Unleash the Archers. Awakening is a great song to start out with

Love your reactions lovely 😍. You are not alone. Next year I am 60 and a forester but her voice gets me all the time. This is probably the best live band in the world for me

Your sentiments about NW is the exact reason why there is a huge devoted Army that continues to recruit new loving soldiers... and will for years to come. The members of the band are still relatively young (mid-forties) and they have all been active and performing for decades. Floor in at least 2 bands before joining NW in late 2012. Tuomas Holopainen (keyboard) who writes, composes and arranges most of their masterpieces, says he is still inspired and has no plans to stop writing music. He has said publicly as long as Floor is in the band, NW will continue. Floor has said she will never leave NW. She has found her home. Floor also plenty of solo singing projects. Many came about during COVID lock down and her seeking new ways to stay creative. You need to check out KZfaq videos from her home studio in Sweden. (She is from the Netherlands but married a Swede. You will eventually make your way to Floor's solo endeavors which are indeed fantastic.

I’ve made a comment before I listen to your reaction! This is my favourite Nightwish song, well one of many really! You’ll be knock out flat on the floor with this song, outstanding! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Love this band. I had never heard the phrase "piano black" before. What a beautifully descriptive phrase. No doubt that came from Tuomas. I love all of their work.

Everything Floor did on Beste Zangers is fantastic, so I highly recommend it as well. Her cover of Shallow is incredible.

You will need a box of tissues with you for this journey you are going on as 55 year old man this band gets me smiling like an idiot and crying like a baby and you have not met Troy yet so enjoy this magical journey. ❤️

Greetings from the Texas Regiment! I was up very early and saw that you were reacting to "Song of Myself"... and as usual it became your new favorite Nightwish song! I have found that every new Nightwish song that I listen to becomes my new favorite! Especially when it comes to the Wacken Music Fest...every song is fabulous! I have listened to the whole concert a few times...it's fantastic! A few new suggestions: " Dead Boys Poem" Live in Buenos Aries "Elan" Live in Buenos Aries "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" The official Lyrics Video Have a great day!!!