Floor’s parents were at that show. Imagine that being your kid and you’re in total awe that you created the greatest female vocalist of all time.

This performance took so much planning and hard work. The whole show did but this one song was the epic ending of a masterpiece performance! No band on Earth can compare to NIGHTWISH!

The name of the song does not lie. 🏆❤🎖

There's nothing I enjoy more, than watching people who truly appreciate music, appreciating this music. 👍

NOT MANY BANDS REACH SUPER STATUS BUT NIGHTWISH IS ONE SPECIAL BAND. THEY DESERVE IT.

Oh, Marco can more than stand on his own. He is a vocal legend in his own right.

There can be no greater high than pulling off a show like that! They have lived a dream that most of us will never know or feel. To be a God ,yet humble to the ones who made you great. I only wish that this band can survive the test of time.

Lighting a firework is one thing, getting it to explode on cue is something else!

Nightwish has a unique ability to transfer listeners to another place and dimension. Everything around you disappears and you are left just with these amazing performances, which combine music, art and passion so perfectly. You are gasping air in total disbelief, in total amazement, on how good these guys are. They are so uplifting and give you so much energy. World needs more Nightwish.

No matter how many times I watch/listen to this song, it always hit me hard on the feels 😢😢😢😢

Not surprised that his soul is out. He wrote the bloody song! XD Tuomas is a true composer.

This is their masterpiece. For people who trash metal as death-oriented and demonic, I would point them to this song. The end is so positive, so affirming, and gives humanity hope. I still tear up occasionally rewatching this.

NIGHTWISH ARMY ..WEST VIRGINIA 1st BRIGADE ..PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR .''GO WOLF HUNTERZ !!!

This whole band is constructed of a bunch of badasses!!!

Everything Nightwish does is EPIC!

The greatest show on earth is basically a metaphor for the creation of the universe. There is even a musical nod to Bach and megadeath in the song. Its such a masterpiece. Takes you on a journey and touches your emotions in a way that only music can. Loved the reaction.

Please forgive the length of this post, but your reaction here is the most enjoyable and entertaining we've seen after watching more that 40 others react to this song. Being in our early 70s and living in the fabulous high desert of southeast Arizona (cowboy country), we probably aren't your typical heavy metal fans! We were introduced to Nightwish 2 years ago by our 44 yr old son because they are a "symphonic" metal band and he knew I, Ron, could not resist "symphonic" description having been a classical music fan from age six. Our first exposure of course was Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013, and we were hooked. We've watched in excess of 300 Nightwish reactions since including all of yours. What we enjoy most about your reaction here and the others is that you not only watch as experienced and professional musicians with a band of your own, but as genuine fans of Nightwish. Love watching your expressions of surprise, admiration, amazement and appreciation for their talents. Suzi and Travis, we especially enjoyed your comments about how the Nightwish members interact and love their fans, and the amazing composition talent of Tuomas. Ron once heard a reactor address Tuomas as the Metal Mozart. That's quite a compliment, but for me, Metal Hans Zimmer fits better. We are subscribers and rang the bell as we don't want to miss any of your reactions. We could recommend many songs, but will leave that to others as you can't find a Nightwish song we don't love. We will say their live performances are best because of their amazing stage presence and production quality. By the way, we like what you are doing with The Wolf HunterZ. One last bit of info, though we've lived in Arizona for just shy of 40 years, Ron grew up in a small farming town of Bucyrus, just west of Mansfield, Ohio, and Josie is from Buffalo, NY. Stay safe and be well.

This song is based on the book The Greatest Show On Earth: The Evidence For Evolution by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. The spoken word bits are actually Dawkins reading from his own works. The song tells the story of the formation of the Earth and the development and evolution of life, including the rise, and the ultimate decline, of humankind. Both Tuomas and Floor originally aspired to be biologists and both of them, as well as Nightwish, have had species named after them.

Love how Suzy Q can’t stop talking from excitement, and Travis is just speechless haha great reaction😂😂😂😂 Always new it would blow you away!!!! Since you enjoyed this, you should try Nightwish The Poet And The Pendulum, it’s a fifteen minute Long song with lots of up’s and downs, and it is very personal to Toumas.

Sweetys you NEED to listen to Marcos Cover of High Hopes from Pink Floyd and The Islander from him singing, too! :D He has such an amazing Voice! I´m a fan of Pink Floyd since 20 years and High Hopes is my Fav. song - I´ve never expected a cover that could be near or better than the original but Marco did it! :)

That "Real" flute player is Troy, the 6th member of Nightwish. He joined at the same time as Floor, but has played with them for quite a bit longer. He's their 3rd vocalist as well as playing flutes, pipes, guitars, and Irish (Uilleann) bagpipes.

Marco Hietala can sing too. You can watch him when he sang "KISS WHILE YOUR LIPS ARE STILL RED @WEMBLEY ARENA" "THE ISLANDER at TAMPERE" or when they covered HIGH HOPES by PINK FLOYD and Marco sang it well.

Alright guys, next up "The Poet and Pendulum live at Wembley". Bring the whole band to react to it. And please check out the backstory forehand.

Great Reaction glad you realized it wasn’t over, Nightwish interaction with the crowd(army) is why the Nightwish Army is so passionate. Remember that was the last song in the concert , their energy is that high thru out the performance, your are completely drained as a fan can’t wait for their tour and hope the Covid doesn’t postponed them. We need their positive energy and uplifting spirit in these troubling times. Stay safe!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

the odds of you being born, 1 in 400 Trillion. With a T. appreciate your miraculous existence. live your best life. it's the only one you get.

This song is not normal, this is something else! Even masterpiece is word too common to describe it! :) Loved your reaction, one of my favorites to Greatest Show on Earth! Hard to believe there are still people who didn't hear it by now, but in this case it is certainly better late than never :) I'm glad it is getting so much traction recently from reaction KZfaqrs, word needs to spread about this incredible song and performance

This song is showing true potential from whole band,for me by far the best song they ever made until now and I'm a fan from first album

Now you just need to complete the "holy trinity"- The Poet and the Pendulum!

He is truly the metal mozart of this era! and greatings to chris from a dutch veteran! if needed i listen!

You guys gonna enjoy "Yours is an empty hope" by Nightwish

Every time I see this, I cry. So great! Loved your reaction to this masterpiece of magnificence!

I was at that show, was visiting family in Imatra (Living in Australia atm.) and yes it was worth it!

Marco is brilliant. You should check out his cover of Pink Flloyd "High Hopes". I added to my playlist after the first listen. You all are such talented artists, thank you for taking time to react to other bands. Would be awesome to see them react to yours as well. 🤩

The parents of Floor were also there.

Who else could write a 21 minute song and at the end everyone says "Is it over already? "

Chris didn't realise just how difficult it was for him to make that concert...I was hiding in his suitcase.

Floor and Epica - Sancta Terra (live retrospect show)

The song "The greatest show on earth" is about life and evolution with uncredible good lyrics. So the three words: we were here, sung at the end, refer to us humans and our life on earth that will end so fast, but: WE WERE HERE!

It would take a volume to describe the magnitude of this epic performance. I think you facial reactions say it all. Chris thank you for you service

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Floor,s mother and father were at this concert..and Floor,s husband is the drummer for Sabaton. i think thats right.

Y'all need to react to Nightwish more often!

Oh my God. She was about to reach a huge floorgasm at 24:12 when he hit the pause. I just love how she looks at him after that. True coitus interruptus. LOL. You guys rock. Thank you. Again.

WE WERE HERE! ! ! Excellent reaction guys. The Greatest Show on Earth can only be followed by All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World. From HUMAN NATURE. Thomas the Mastermind of NIGHTWISH.

This song is a masterpiece. Love guys! Let's hope COVID doesn't fuck up their live in December in my town cause i already have the tickets.

This song is such a masterpiece of musical talent it's ridiculous!!

When Floor starts up her windmill it is IMPOSSIBLE not to headbang, she's so f*ing good at headbanging and especially doing the windmill!

This is Nightwish at their very best. ❤️👍💪

The Wolf Hunterz!! Love to u from Finland 🤟🤟

Drums ❤️and this A jorney. Seen 1000 times and still Wonder how Come they did that. So epic

This has to be my favorite song to watch reactions to and you did it so well. I will subscribe and check out more of your content. Greetings from Iceland.

4.3 billion years in the making. Only Tuomas would try to bring it down to 20 minutes. We are the universe made manifest. Here to understand itself. From the galaxies to the solar systems an all the vastness in between. To the planets and all the creatures on them. Hence from the star's once we came. To the stars we must return. Before the eternal night of us ALL. For no other reason than to say in one voice. !!!!!!WE WERE HERE!!!!!

Kai Hahto 🤩

This music transcends all the usual things that songs speak about. The best is fan-made video of the song. I recommend everyone to send it and get listen to the story. It's a fan-made video that both in audio and video is PERFECT to go for it with it .

When Nightwish says it's the greatest show on earth, it is no idle boast.

this is by far, my most favorite song, of any band, i have ever heard in my life. I could listen to it continuously.. Toumas is a Genius.

I loved how much into it you were at one point that the recording of the video and comments went to 2nd place, please do Yours Is An Empty Hope is VERY cool, Nightwish is my favorite band and I really enjoy watching you react to it

I love this song so much and seeing you two react to it made my day! I always get emotional at the end when Dawkins voice comes in because it's just so true. We are all so lucky to be here.

That is Music! The best one. Thanks to yours reactions.

only got to see them live once, in 08 or so, for the "Dark Passion Play" Tour in the USA. Only a couple of years after the "End of an Era", when they were supposedly in decline and heading back to the shadows. Now look at them. Probably one of the top 10, if not top 5 Metal bands on the planet, putting on literally, the "Greatest Show on Earth".

Your have a good time, Floor is EPIC Good the band Nigthwisch even, so good. Love you reacion and you comment,thank fore that, bye bye from the Nederlands

A little song covering 4.6 billion years of the evolution of the solar system, the Earth, and mankind. Life itself is "The Greatest Show on Earth"! Great reaction both of you! Peace.

Only a suggestion: never stop a Nightwish song at the final line....

I see people recommending you Islander and whatnot for more Marco - but I'd suggest going a bit heavier and listening to Wish I had An Angel. It's a song a lot of people forget how much Marco fronts it. Honestly I'd love to see you watch old vs new singer (not for comparing who's better but just to see two environments) so I'd love to see you guys react to Wish I Had An Angel @ Wacken 2013 live and then either the original music video or the live from End of an Era concert where Tarja (first singer) was still with them. It's an interesting song to watch because some emotion is visible among the other band members because it was the last song of the End of an Era concert and right after they handed Tarja the open letter terminating her from the band. I'm not sure how much you guys know about Nightwish but it's significant as Tuomas and Tarja were best friends and there are videos of them as young as 14 together in a musical performance. Still would love to see you react to songs like The Islander, Kiss while your lips are still red, High Hopes, etc but I think Wish I had an angel gets passed up a lot when looking for experiencing Marco's ability.

MASTERPIECE!!!!

Sunday morning, cup of coffee, You Tube, and my favourite new band Wolf Hunterz react to my all time favourite Band. What a way to start my holydays....

This is such a great band. Love everything about them.

Wow! Such a beautiful reaction guys! Very pure and authentic...like all your Nightwish reactions. Keep up the good stuff! 👍🏻 greetz from a very proud Dutchman from The Netherlands

I love when Floor Jansen says in Finnish KIITOS thank you in Finnish it just melts my Heart.

Kick Ass Reaction! Is Without A Doubt The Greatest Show On Earth! Love Wolf Hunterz...Suzi Q, Wish I Was A Younger Man...Then You Would Be The Hunted! Ha! Be Safe! Peace To You All!

if you like marcus singing THE ISLANDER is a must its more chill song tho sorry yaal its marco LUL not marcus hahahaah mb mb

I watched this reaction 5x by now 😁

More then 1000 views in 50minutes, you guys are popular!

Your hair is just awesome Suzie! Thank you for this video :)

dont be afraid to cry from time to time...you have a heart Floor often makes grown men weep im quite enjoying you enjoy your journey

Floor's parents were in the crowd, that's one of the reasons she gave us her 1000%

I really love you people reacting, it comes from the heart.

Most bands have a songwriter.... Nightwish has a COMPOSER !!!

Marco was a bit of a legend even before he joined Nightwish way back in the day. His old band, Tarot, are a very respected old name in the Finnish metal scene, even if not internationally well known. He also used to do *tons* of guest appearances and session appearances in various bands. He is a *very* good singer, despite the fact that at one point he had a slightly botched unnecessary throat surgery that damaged his vocal cords. He also released a solo album recently, titled "Pyre of the Black Heart", or "Mustan sydämen rovio" in Finnish; there are versions in both languages available. It's really good.

loved that reaction, felt like i was right there with you...

Nightwish is something else. Watching them live is such experience and privilege, everyone should do it once in their lifetime. They are rare.

The song title doesnˋt mean this performance, but life itself

Never be sorry to pause and go back. I’m right there with you probably every time. For sure.🤘

The song is about nothing less than the beginning of the universe (the fireworks at the beginning symbolising the Big Bang), the forming of the Solar system, the birth of life on Earth, human evolution, and our place in the universe ("We were here"). The lyrics take us through all those stages. The narration at the beginning and end is by British evolutionary biologist (and vocal atheist) Richard Dawkins. I remember reading that Tuomas's idea for the song was that you can experience awe in the natural world, without believing in anything supernatural. Btw, I was at that show, and it was definitely the closest I've ever come to a religious experience.

Yes!!! The holy trinity!!! The poet and The pendulum

look at the crowd, right at the end. there's a girl, blonde with pink on the ends, in a pink jersey. go back to Wembley, "Shudder Before The Beautiful" when the jets of smoke are shooting out. you can see her again. she was at both. as were more, i'm sure. i'm envious of the freedom to go to such lengths for your favorite band.

The fireworks were representing the BIG BANG ;) Birth of the univerum

I love to watch people who go to same emotional rollercoaster as I do

Another great reaction guys thank you ! 🤘🏻 just wait till Poet & Pendulum. That’s even better 😂🤯

Suzi Que: "we i've gone in every single direction in this song and its epic" Tuomas: "hold my beer(bottle of wine)"

I must be very sensitive tonight cause Floor barely starts signing that beautiful aria and I'm already in tears

The last part of music where they thank the crowd is still part of the song. So there be no discussion about Genious Tuomas.

Was there too. Wacken 2013. I live in Belgium so it's not a long drive... Epic show, although I saw Nightwisch much closer up in closed arenas and Antwerp and France and that's even better...

When this cd was released in 2015, Endless Forms Most Beautiful and this song was uploaded on KZfaq and before they had started their tour someone commented on youtube, "this sing is never going to be played live". I just hope that guy has seen this live performance, because it is just out of this world. It was really nice to experience how you enjoyed every minute of this amazing song, you didn't just watch it, you did feel it...and that is Nightwish music. Thank you, check out Dead Boys Poem from Buenos Aires 2018.

such an amazing song it truly is a masterpiece in every way. The topic of the song is a powerful message about evolution and life. The take away enjoy your life because your lucky enough to have a life.

thanks for sticking to the end and not cut it short like many reactors

Fun stuff - more Nightwish! I recommend two other performances from this same show: Weak Fantasy and Sleeping Sun. The first is heavy as shit and awesome. The second is brain-meltingly beautiful. Floor absolutely destroys in both of them 🤘🤘

I took my wife and daughter to see this tour in San Jose California back in 2018. Probably the best concert that I've ever been to in my 56 years of living.

Thank you guys, this was amazing! ♥️🤘👍

One of the best reactions to this song I have watched. It’s NOT a movie soundtrack… it’s bigger. It’s a soundtrack to life on the planet, from inception to our eventual demise. WE WERE HERE! Keep enjoying Nightwish!