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Skyrim, Last of Us, Witcher 3, this man never gives up to fascinate me.

Tuomas: "Be humble before the song, before the story you want to tell.... listen to how the song wants to be told... be humble before it and execute." This guy is very special.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us! Your a huge inspration for us, Tuomas. Thank you 🙏

So happy to hear about Jukka!

"If you're sick, we help you. You don't have to pay. That's commonsense". I wish that politicians discussing the economic situation in Europe at the present moment would agree on that. Especially when it comes to help countries like mine, where Coronavirus struck very hard.

Listening Tuomas talking relax me, we have a lot of things to learn from him

I like this direct to the fans on youtube format way better than the usual interviews from music journalists.

Seeing Tuomas, who is such a fantastic, sophisticated man and composer nerd out about a video game is honestly really wholesome 😂

One of the greatest things about Nightwish is that each one of the band members is such a great, personable, humble, down-to-earth human being. You can see that inner beauty here as well as with any other member!

Tuomas "I'm actually a woodelf, on level 74" Holopainen

No question, just a thank you Nightwish has been pulling me through hard times

Toumas is just such an intelligent, gentle and humble person. I'd love to have a few beers with him and get lost in a discussion. Anyway, one thing I know for sure - when the show with a live orchestra happens, I'll be there. Even if it's on the Moon.

Tuomas played the Witcher 3, that's all I needed to know, thank you.

“Is Master of Puppets better than the Black album” - this guy is simply a god, but still one of us!! Love it 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

I'm glad Nightwish is making such an effort this time to promote the new album. The reaction videos already exposed them to a lot new people and showed old fans that yes, they are still going and they do sound great. It's what you got to do in the internet in 2020 and I'm sure it'll be worth it.

Tuomas: “Jukka is the Nightwish Company CEO so....all is well there” WOW he is too humble to offer that position to one of his lifetime friend.

:) I must say I have misjudged you. Your insights on many subjects are similar to my own. It is very welcoming to know more about you and a relief there is someone else alike. I am looking forward to hearing your music. Thank you :)

YOU have deep oceans within Mr. H. We love all of your work. Never stop.

I could just sit here all day and listen to Tuomas talk about anything and everything... don't think I've ever heard him say anything I don't agree with :D

If Mozart came back to life, he would be a fan of Tuomas....

Tuomas is a saint, look at that holy aura around him! XD

Sweet goodness. My most beloved artist is a gamer. I'm on for smiling all week.

Alternate title: "Tuomas spends 20 minutes apologizing for messing up people's names." XD Beautiful little video though, I enjoy you answering questions and giving us a little glimpse into your genius mind, Tuomas. :)

I already love this Band for years, without having any oportunity to see them live. I live in Brazil, in a city inside de amazon Forest, this is the most closer that i can get to meet this genius in person, as friend, from a long, long time, sharing his visions of life. I have been accompanying and admiring nightwish for so long, considering this Band members as my closest friends, without seen even one of them. It dosent matter the fact that you dont know me, your music, your inspirarion, your view of the world, made me find my best as a human being, constantly, being present as a feeling of music that has always influenced my life. This is prove of the true power of human technology: enabling the feeling of coexistence and affection across the longest distances, through empathy for people beyond my life and time. We need more of this!

Imagine Tuomas writing the OST for The Elder Scrolls 6 ...

You are such a precious introvert, Tuomas 😅 The way you talk calmly and monotonously with so much depth It's clearly visible that you shine when you can do the thinking work in introspective peace But your kind soul is clearly visible especially when you smile

This man is Beethoven , Mozart , Chopin , etc. in one , a Fantastic composer , made a MASTERPICE with HUMAN :II: NATURE .

Thanks for letting us know that Jukka is doing well, it's good to hear.

I just wanted to say Thank You. For your words, the band, the music. Many times the songs have touched deeply and helped in many ways. Thank You.

Tuomas you are the best, your music goes beyond that. It is more a lifestyle. I love you.

I'm a prose writer and Tuomas' advice "Do not be original just for the sake of originality" resonates greatly with me. So many things have already been written and there's no way you'll be fully original on your own, so just write whatever feels closest to your heart. Thanks!

He's such a friendly and good natured guy. A total genius yet so humble. I never knew he was a gamer!

Metal Mozart, you are brilliant sir, and I love your band.

Amazon is making a series on The Lord of the Rings, second Age; Tuomas should make the songs for Tolkien's lyrics, that would be amazing.

Thank you Tuomas. You and all the Nightwish crew have given us so much. We really appreciate you. Thank you.

I've got nothing to say! I hope i can deliver my point by this sentence : Thank you for being out there , making medicine for our souls and being an indescribable and inseparable part of my life. Loads of love to ya'll

"Be humble before the song, before the story you want to tell." Never were better words spoken about Nightwish.

Thank you Tuomas. I could listen to you talk all day long! You are a perfect mix of genius and nerd! Keeping my fingers crossed I finally get to see Nightwish perform live.

Ummmm "Dance a jig at the funeral" is not from My Walden. It's from Elan, Tuomas! LMAO

Tuomas is so humble. I admire him so much. I'll love to meet him and sit with him for hours with a huge beer. Thank you for being awesome Tuomas!

I am a pre-orderer and have just received and listened to the album. WOW! Wow! I am absolutely speechless! Wonderful, great. Waaaaah overwhelming. At the moment i'm stuck in Music. I can't find the words. Awesome. Floor is the best singer in the world. I might be overreacting right now, but I'm not quite sane right now :D I thought nothing could beat Endless forms most beautiful. I was very wrong. Tuomas, what you have created with this album surpasses everything else. Except Ghost love score, which was my first Nightwish song 15 years ago ;) respect. After hearing Human Nature a few many times, I have to correct my view slightly. This is the best album I have heard lately. To all band members: a huge praise to you. I was so looking forward to this album. Now it's here and I am overjoyed to finally hear it in its entirety. Now I only hope that the concert in Frankfurt will take place in December. Please start with music *g*

When the fans correct the composer about which song he is referencing. Priceless. Thank you for the music, Tuomas!

This exemplifies why I respect this man so much: First, he believes in evidence-driven science, sees our species-driven potential; second, he's a _thinker._ He actually is highly intelligent, and I love the fact he seems to be easy to talk to, notwithstanding the fact he can hold a conversation on many different topics. As for playing with a live orchestra, Tuomas, I have a humble request: Play with an orchestra in London's Wembley Arena -- because it would be a huge thing to have Pips Williams there, not to mention that the London Philharmonic are literally right in the neighborhood! I'm asking because it would be amazing to have Floor and Henk Poort singing Phantom of the Opera, in an arena as big as Wembley. (Can you tell I've thought about this, a lot? Lol)

I found this video two years too late. All of his answers are so on point and deep, and I loved hearing that Jukka is doing well these days 💕 the question about songwriting, I took it for myself but turned into creative writing, and will definitely take his advice on that. Besides, Tuomas himself is my current source of inspiration after a 5 years old writer's block. I started listening to NW and *poof* a bunch of ideas started to come to me again, so thank you Master Holopainen for reviving my muse 😊

this was so unexpectedly goood! my heart stopped when i heard he's into skyrim and all this other stuff lol. gotta love Tuomas! a very open-minded fellow, and one of the best songwriters this world has ever seen

"It sounded awful. Absolutely pretentious crap". That's why I believe you have a humble heart and an amazing mind. All in all... I wouldn't mind listening to that demo. The idea, as you said, sounds AMAZING (but well... not everything is in reality as it is in our minds).

I love his Finnish accent 😂🥰

Tuomas is a Masterpiece. Just it.

this guy is a masterhead...most talented musician our time

When that concert with the orchestra takes place, I'll make sure to be there, front row.

I've said it before and will proudly say it again. This dude will be remembered in history and his music will be attempted to be performed for millennia to come.

This guy is my favourite composer. I'd really love if Tuomas made a video outlining his whole songwriting process and how he just brings everything together to make these masterpieces.

Tuomas Holopainen is the Mozart of the modern day.

Always love hearing your voice. My late hunny would have loved talking to you. Very smart in science and definitely played his share of Skyrim. Myself, I'm not all that book smart and sometimes I still don't get what you're writing about, but I enjoy it and certainly love watching how much all of you love it. Give some hugs to everyone for me :) Appreciate you taking the time to do this. XOXO

The setup, the lighting and the plants and the globe, make this whole video look like a painting from a Dutch Master!

This was a great video to watch and Tuomas makes a lot of sense. I really like what he says between 6:29 and 7:47. I had to write it down: "These ongoing events, they reveal a lot about human nature. I've seen much more good than I've seen bad. There's this overall sense of community-people coming together. We'll see a lot of altruism, a lot of wanting to help your fellow man. The optimism is still there because this thing is not going to last forever. It's going to go away and I do hope that people will remember this sense of community, taking care of each other also after we have gotten rid of the virus. We have such huge potential as a species. Just a few rotten apples on the top plus the constant fearmongering from the media takes things out of perspective... constantly. If there's something good to be taken out of this situation that we are facing now, it's this: The true angels of our nature."

Can't wait to hear the new album!

Thank you Tiomas, for taking time for this! Some answers really surprised me, Skyrim for the win! Would love Bethesda to approach you for Elder scrolls 6. :)

The album it’s coming out on my birthday! Excellent gift

I think this is really good format. One can see just a bit deeper inside your head and world when you're relaxed and there's not a damn hubbub around like in so many interviews. Just in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. More! :)

This guy apart from being a musical genius is so chilled during this. Sometimes during interviews he seems uneasy at times. So cool to hear from him and to hear Jukka is in fine shape.

Thank You for all the Nightwish music through the years. Your creativity has helped me deal with some difficult times and always makes me feel good.

Thank you Tuomas, for everything you do. We love you.

Kiitos Tuomas, some excellent food for thought here. With the extra time I would recommend listening to Estas Tonne, a brilliant Ukrainian classical guitarist. His melodies touch me in the same way yours do, good music for reflection and relaxation.

Loved this Q & A! You guys are amazing! Been a fan for 16 years and hope to see you guys perform once this is all over

Thank you for everything, Nightwish.

For the gig with an Orchestra do the same as Metallica, 2 or 3 gigs over a few days in one venue (no pyro) Royal Albert Hall 😉 and no other gigs. record it and release it on all formats.

Tuomas looks so full of life and hope here. That's really nice to see in the difficult time like we're all going through right now.

As a old guy (62) who grew up listening to Yes, Kansas, King Crimson, ELP and Pink Floyd.... And having only recently discovered you thanks to this new fangled internet thing.... I have to say that Toumas is the Rick Wakeman of his era.... Your compositions are absolutely entrancing..... Thank you for reintroducing me to my musical roots.....!

Well, the struggle wasn't wasted. Music is a great song.

I love you, Tuomas!!! you´re a poet, a great musician!!!! the best in this world!

I love this man

Live Orchestra DVD at Wembley would be the best concert in music history ever.

Tuomas, another fine album! I listened to it on KZfaq and can't wait to buy it so I can listen to it on my sound system! Over and over and over again, hearing stuff I didn't hear before! I'm a long time fan and this album definitely rocks socks! Its everything I look forward to from Nightwish, metal, orchestral, musicality, intelligent, excellent story telling about life, both lyrically, and musically. LUUUUUUV IT!!!!!!!!! Thanks to you and the rest of the band for all the hard work that you put into every one of your albums, making them into enjoyable works of art that feed the soul.

I love you, Tuomas. True inspiration for life!

really nice to seee youuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! OMGGGG!!! i really like see you in this format, thank you 💪💪💪💪💪💪

Loool same. I also play just Skyrim (since years!!!) and Witcher 3 😂 and I'm still not bored. Best games ever!

That was nice but short! Hopefully we'll see more of these coming

Thank you so much for opening up your window for us to get a peek at how you're doing and answering so thoughtfully. Your love for humanity expressed through music has kept me sane through lockdown and our recent strife. Sending much love from Seattle.

Hi! Your views on capitalism + socialism especially on "health care" is exacly what we have here in Québec, Canada! We also have the same winters you do by the way! I don't write much so I wiil take this opportunity to thank you for everything you do in sharing these incredible emotions and feelings through Nightwish! Merci!

A brilliant mind, a genius! Thanks for your music Tuomas!

So happy to hear Jukka is doing well! I hope he recovers from his issues and gets back to making music soon! :)

Wood Elf 🤣 Don't have to wonder where the idea to your character on the Noise video came from 😁

What's the best in COVID? I discovered Nightwish.

Now I kinda wanna hear that "Music" demo with the different genres, I'm curious xD

I don't know if you will read it Tuomas, but you and the band have outdone yourselves again. You are a true artist. Somehow I found myself awake when a message came on my phone shortly after midnight that the new album was released so I started listening only like 5 minutes after its release, it was directly available on Spotify. I loved it. Every part. Every minute. Thank you soooo much for this art. I can't call it metal. I can't call it simply music. It's art. It touches. Can even draw tears from my eyes. Or put a smile on my face. It touches deep inside my soul. Something that is so welcome in these times. Although I have the premium account of Spotify, this is an album I actually want to invest in to have it as CD.

Tuomas you are a legend.Much love from Greece.My night-wish is to hear your melody live one day.

I have been dying for a concert with a live orchestra from Nightwish, so glad to hear that it will one day happen, I always sensed that the band's enthusiasm to do it was sceptical, glad to hear its not/no longer.

So pleased to hear that Jukka is doing well! Thanks, Tuomas, I really enjoy how accessible the whole Nightwish band is. Greetings, respect, and gratitude from Cape Town, South Africa.

This guy is just such a good guy - it's so refreshing to see so much humility and talent in one person.

From Russia with Love🤟Альбом шедевр, один из лучших, не могу наслушаться. Один из редких где каждая песня классная и ни одну не хочется переключить. Единственное, жалко что Троя больше чем Марко, я бы хотел больше его слышать.🤟Thanks for music! Tuomas - look forward to a concert in Moscow

Tuomas has inspired me creatively, emotionally, and has helped me through the darkest times in my life hell I even think in some ways his music and genius helped keep me alive which is why if and when I have a son I will be naming him after you Tuomas it is the absolute least I can do for someone like you

Tuomas, neighbor (I'm from Russia), if you read it. This is your 9th symphony! Every time when I'm listening your new album, i think - this is your best masterpiece. But every new album every time makes me wondered! Many hopes I layed on the Human||Nature and when I listened all Songs (I can't call them just tracks), I can't stop smiling, there was beautiful! Damn, all album listens on one breath. Every song is masterpiece, music, motive, chorus and vocals. I can't imagine, how hard it was. But maybe it was like an inspiration. It's totally new level of symphonic metal. Honestly, i can't name it just sympho metal at all. It's an anthem. Can't wait for show in Saint-Petersburg 26th of May. Hope covid19 problem will be solved soon. Thank you and your team for awesome music snd emotions!

Still boggles my mind how well spoken Tuomas is in English when it is his second language. Shows just how intelligent he is.

he is much more relaxed here compared to the interviews.

That was awesome, thank you Tuomas. Congratulations on an amazing new album. Wishing you health, happiness and continued success. Sounds like I need to play Skyrim....

I dream that Tuomas will one day write music for Norse mythology. Nightwish music is so epic and you are so good at creating a narrative around your music. It will be absolutely fantastic if in e.g. could be based on Vǫluspá and build a concerto around the poem.

You genius and wonderful human being! Master Tuomas!

I knew it, u are one of us.... a true dovahkiin. You have no idea how glad we are now that we know you play Skyrim. We are a community, we are Dragonborns :)