I had "high hopes" for this video and i was not disappointed

I'm 76 years old, and have been a Pink Floyd fan as long as I can remember. This tribute to my favorite band, from my new favorite band, is unbelievable. Found Nightwish 3-1/2 years ago, and still can't get enough, six of the most talented musicians on the planet. If the old ticker holds out, wife and I will see them in New York Oct 2021....

Alledgedly even David Gilmore was impressed by this version, calling it the best PF cover he ever heard.

Regarding Emppu not showing off: in an interview he said that as you grow as a person and a musician you realise it's not about showing but about the music and the people listening to it. You stop play to show off your guitar chops and play more to serve the song and the audience. I listen to a lot of prog and tech metal and I'm 100% behind him. Dude plays with real feeling. Regarding The Division Bell: the name is a reference to the bells rung by the UK Houses of Parliament to signify a "division" is occurring during debate (essentially the issue being debated is not unanimously agreed upon and a vote is taking place). The Members of Parliament then have 8 minutes to get to their respective lobbies, one for a positive vote on the matter and one for a negative.

have to add another comment to this, NO ONE in Nightwish is there to show off. They are A band and never steals the thunder from the rest. Thats one reason why they are so good!

Stay with Marco a bit longer and do While Your Lips are Still Red. 😁 Or Endlessness, unless you're waiting to do new stuff.

It's just amazing to know that Jukka played a lot of shows without resting/sleeping and having painful headaches yet giving the best fuckin' performances out there until the end... kudos, cheers, love and eternal respect to this outstanding drummer!

Most great bands have 1 or 2 members that stand out. I have never known a band with all 6 members being equally amazing. Greatest band of all time in my opinion. Hope someday they will be recognized worldwide.

I am in the same boat as you Tank. I never thought that I would love a cover more than the Pink Floyd original, but this version has more angst and is darker, which fits my taste better, while the original is more melancholic. I still love the original, but I now prefer Nightwish's version.

"This band is great" Best Tank fact ever! Short-'n-sweet... Great reaction to a fantastic song. I'll leave the more in-depth commenting to the NW army, as I'm down this rabbit hole pretty much with you.

I believe Tuomas once said in an interview that Nightwish Is about the music. I think that’s why he always looks like he’s so into what he’s playing. They all so love what they do & it shows when they play. They love each other, they love their fans & that shows onstage & the fans can see & feel this & I believe that’s why Nightwish has lasted all these years. I’ve only known of them for a little over a year now & I think with all of the reaction channels out there right now, the Nightwish army is growing by leaps & bounds because of all the requests to play their music! That is so awesome! Everyone needs to hear this amazing band! Thanks for your reaction Tank!

I just can`t get enough of Marco`s voice. It doesn`t matter what he´s singing, heavy versions of Christmas carrols, solo stuff, Nightwish songs, coversongs or Tarot, his voice is pure gold live and on recordings. It just hits to your heart hard when he gets to those high notes :D

This still just melts my bones. I miss Marko, and Jukka. Kai is a BEAST....but Jukka and Marko first pulled me in.

All the musicians are fabulous, but I want to give a shout out to the production crew that made this incredible recording of this perfect moment in time.

I've said the same thing about so many Nightwish songs, but this one is one of my biggest favorites, even if it's a cover. The eerie atmosphere Tuomas creates, Emppu's guitar solos, Jukka on drums, and of course Marko! Nightwish can be fantastic without a female vocalist. At least for a song or two or three.

I've always thought that Emmpu and Gilmore actually have a lot in common. It's about the perfect note at the perfect time, not who can get there the fastest. This bands catalogue is astounding when it comes to quality performance after quality performance. The last of the great rock bands.

I don't think you've reacted to it yet, so Nightwish - 7 Days to the Wolves.

Marco is a fantastic singer, and he deserves more songs in Nightwish! Sadly, more songs with Marco means less songs with Floor! What a dilemma!

Ahhh it's so freaking satisfying to see new people fall in love with Marko Hietala. I have been a fangirl since 1997 and I'm so glad to see he's finally getting the recognition and respect he deserves. Love from Tampere, Finland

One of the things that brought me to and has kept me with Nightwish is the fact that they are ALL absolutely masters of their individual crafts. You really don't find that in a lot of groups anymore. They are a real throwback to the "good old days".

Some have said that this performance is on another level because the band members (excluding Tarja) knew what was going to happen after this show (The Open Letter to Tarja and her dismissal). They had all kinds of emotions going on and put them into their instruments. I have to agree. This is one of the best performances I have ever seen

Johnny Cash - Hurt, Disturbed - The Sound of Silence, Nightwish - High Hopes or, the trifecta of "how to properly do a cover"

One of the reasons why I think Nightwish works so well is because there are no egos in the band. They're all there to do their job and have no need to showcase how awesome they are. They know they're good, and they all have their moments throughout the albums and live performances. Emppu especially is a person who is there to do his job and take care of the others. You may have seen it in some of the videos already, but for example in Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 you see brief glimpses of him walking around the stage and checking up on everyone, placing his hands on their shoulder and saying something. He does that at least on some Wembley songs as well, can't remember which ones though. EDIT: Oh and I agree about Marco being the best singer :D When Tarja was forced to leave, I was actually hoping they wouldn't replace her and would just let Marco sing. He's a Finnish heavy metal icon, one of the people who essentially started metal in Finland back in the days. Check out his band Tarot at some point. He started it with his brother Sakari in -82 and the band is still officially active although the current status is sketchy at best due to them losing their drummer in 2016.

Great reaction to a great tribute song, Tank. I'm reminded that Tarja was let go from the group right after the show and maybe the emotion of the moment carried into their performance. Tarja was in the midst of a wardrobe change during High Hopes so the rest of the guys were playing without her and I can't help but think they had that absence in mind. Marko slays it every time and he put his brand on this version without a doubt.

Saw this when it came out, but just came back to say... It occurs to me that a few hours after this show, Tarja was handed The Letter. I think it shows in the band's faces in this song, especially Tuomas. And the song, as written by Gilmour, was about happier days with Syd Barrett, so I do wonder how deliberate the choice was. Food for thought.

Great reaction to a great song, covered by a great band. And to echo others, While Your Lips Are Still Red (Wembley) has to be next.

I saw them for the first time in 2005 at Hell. It's a place north from Trondheim, Norway. That was the first time I heard Marko sing that song and last. I just love his voice. And what a powerfull voice he have. I've seen them 2 times after Hell, i just love that band. 🤘

hands down the best Pink Floyd cover out there

Nightwish, is really SO good! I often have a feeling that Tuomas has a touch of Midas. All music, both his own and someone else’s, turns gold in his hands!

One of my favorite Nightwish songs reacted to by one of my favorite reactors!

It seems to me that every person in this band has pretty much set the benchmark for perfection in that role. This is literally the supergroup of all supergroups....and there’s still people out there who don’t know them yet.

Great reaction.While Your Lips are Still Red from Wembley has to be next.

Next--> Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) Its so GOOD!

One thing I love about Jukka is that he so freaking expressive even with the softest beats. Kai is amazing but I don't see much angry face anymore lol

Emppu I think is happier entertaining the crowd with mischievous facial expressions than with his guitar, but you can hear especially in their earlier material, he is capable when he wants to. It must take a great deal of willpower to hold off on listening to new Nigthwish more than one song per week. Once I discovered them, I had all their music on CD within a month, including all rare and bonus tracks, lol.

Your reactions are so f’’ing good,and that’s why your subs went up 5 k under a week. There is a buzz about you and your channel so you are doing something right. Stay safe n well bro🇸🇪👍

Well.. Pink Floyd is holy. I couldn't think of _any_ other band who could do this - without it being a sacrilege. ❤️

I don't think you've heard "song of myself" yet. Great choice!

Probably Marco's best vocal performance. It's one of those track where you don't really want to hear another track immediately afterwards.

I'm never mad when people pause as long as they bring it back.

OH, I am missing Marco in Nightwish! DAMN what a voice he have! Besides shredding all string instruments there is!

Might I suggest the official video for Elan. It's Floor and Troy's first video with the band.

On your own time, check out Marko's cover of Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction 😊 There's a fan video somewhere here on YT.

Regardless of how many times I hear this version of that song Empu's solo almost always brings a tear to my eyes. I suggest you react to "The Siren" or "Planet Hell" from this same concert in your next reaction. Thanks man!

For more Marko maybe try something from his solocareer. The latest being the album " Isäni ääni " which has also been made in english as " the Voice Of My Father"... and of that album " Stones" is also great etc. etc 😁🤘Thanks again for this reaction.

Dead boy's poem at Buenos Aires is flawless. Give it a chance to see what a masterpiece it is. Greetings from Greece.

Love this reaction video! What an amazing tribute! I’m seeing Nightwish in November at Birmingham NEC (England) gutted that Marco has left the band, but I’m absolutely sh*ting my pants at the thought of seeing this awesome band live!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

I’d recommend Slaying the Dreamer from the same live. PERKELEEEE!!!

Marco is my favorite as well, hands down. It's a shame he left the band.

With every Nightwish reaction you make, I am further enriched by your obvious joy with their music and the emotional/fact-based comments you make which add to my enjoyment of the greatest performing band in the world today.

Marco Hietala is a very underrated vocalist. He has a great baritone voice that reaches tenor notes too. He goes easily from clean vocals to a great vibratto and growls without loosing the tone which isn't easy at all. In his other projects such as the "Four Kings" with the other 3 powerhouse vocalists of his country or his solo works in Taro, you'll have a better idea how great singer Marco is.

The best cover I've ever heard. Better than original 💪 There are really not any words to discribe their talent. No wonder this band has a huge fanbase in every corner of the world. Thank you so much reacting this epic song 🙏

Love seeing you enjoy Nightwish, keep it going! I myself re-discovered them last year during a long period of being in hospital, surgery and recovery.......After facing death two times in five months I realized we are so scared of dying that we forget to live. To me "The Greatest Show On Earth" is the embodiment of this realization. For you as fan of pyrotechnics and stuff you must do the live@Tampere version of this song. You won't be disappointed!

My favorite Tank Fact, Ever: "This Band Is Great". I'm still laughing.

This seems extra sad for me because it’s like they’re looking back at the high hopes they had in the beginning and knowing they were firing Tarja. Awesome, but awesomely sad. At least they didn’t perform Sorrow instead! As for the singers, they’re all great for their time with the band. Floor is my favorite because I just like her style best. I also love how grounded and down to earth she is 😎 Suggestions for next week: Last Ride of the Day (Waken), Slaying the Dreamer (Buenos Aires), or Sleeping Sun (Tampere with Floor) But you could also do a Marko reaction between now and then! I love the live video for Death March for Freedom, but the official video for Stones is pretty awesome, too 😎 FYI Marko said that he considers the style of the album Pyre of the Black Heart to be “hard prog” and I swear I hear Pink Floyd influences in a bunch of places on it 😉 Have a kick ass day and keep rockin’ 🤘😎

Okay - I was "familiar" with Nightwish, and I knew that the band was filled with incredibly tallented musos, but I never really let myself be consumed by their music. This changed today, Tank, I want to thank you for creating the playlist. I just watched all of the Nighwish reactions in one go. This band is great! I will only listen to this version of the song from now on also!

Damian fact: You haven't seen anything yet ^^ I had a similar story about the band, I knew the name from way before actually listening to them, and i didn't really do it until last year not because of the Evanesence comparison but just because of being lazy in general. But i remember always being curious about the band due to the "symphonic metal" label, the rotating female singers from different european countries, the name itself... People in my work reminded me of their existence and last year they even released the Decades DVD recorded in my hometown, after watching that show I was hooked instantly. And they were even better than what I expected honestly. For next song you can go anywhere really, but one that i particularly love is "7 Days to the Wolves" live in Wembley.

You might have already heard it, but if you enjoy Marco's voice, Check out the band Tarot specifically the song Ashes to the Stars. Its a band Marco and his brother formed in the 80s. Another great reaction Tank.

Now that you've heard Marko being David Gilmour, now let's hear Marko being Dave Mustaine, Nightwish live, Symphony of Destruction 2002. Then Marko being The Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy doing Crazy Train.

"Emppu's _back on_ that ESV EV-1..." Implying that he ever leaves XD

Recommending "Seven Days to the Wolves" (Wembley) next ♥ Thank you for this one, you and Chase are really giving us an amazing week!!

Massive respect for holding off on Poet/Pendulum. A few more dives into Tuomas' psyche first are a great idea. I think their performance of this served many purposes. It gave a sense of their feeling (original was based on a band split, their tribute forewarned a band split?), it offered Tarja the traditional outfit change and breather, but also I think the band was faced with the idea of being without a female lead for a duration. Marco clearly has chops, but that had to be proven to NW fans back then. There are demos of several songs with Marco as vocalist floating in YT and elsewhere on the internet which back up that idea.

I see you love Marco's vocals as much as I do. Maybe it would make sense to check out Tarot then, too (at least if you'd want to see him outside of Nightwish)? He's doing vocals there, as well :)

you said you are marco fan boy so the heaviest song from nightwish is...master passion greed...marco sings ...this song is thrash metal...its said that the lyrics are message to tarjas husband and how he was only looking for money...as someone said tuomas was mad as hell...he was so mad he made thrash metal...if decide to react to this song see the official lyric vid there no live version

#ManCrushWednesday 😂

Completely unrelated to the reaction. Just noticed the sign on the wall. " No Admittance. Except on party business" 👍👍

The greatest thing about this is that you haven’t even seen their best stuff yet 😎 If you want something completely different, do Sleeping Sun (Tampere). It’s one of their ballads and my personal favourite song of all time.

yesss, Marco is also my favourite Nightwish singer, in fact, I discovered Nightwish through Islander

It's honestly cool to see that so many reactors discover Nightwish and the arguments about Tarja, Anette and Floor only to get completely entranced by Marco's vocals. You look so genuinely pumped about this. As for Nightwish reaction suggestions, if you want to go even OLDER (pre-Marco!!) then I'd suggest the Wishes to Eternity DVD - Elvenpath, She is my Sin, Walking in the Air . And a general music recommendation: 'The Gathering' and 'Control the Storm' by Delain, as they both feature Marco on vocals. Then maybe you'll get into their other stuff as well :)

Sooo, I just saw the 'No admittance' paper on your wall, and I love the LOTR reference, and I would like to encourage you to have a look at the 'Elvenjig and Elvenpath' video from Buenos Aires. For the geekiness and the wonderfull music!

Hey Tank - Aussie chapter, Sydney base camp! “while your lips are still red” live from Wembley

Greatest show on earth, man.

I could listen to this song over and over again. That damn good

I've been listening to Nightwish for 20 years and I'm still not ready for The Poet And The Pendulum. Still breaks me up inside to this day👍🏻👍🏻

This is a great, emotional and powerful cover. And you are absolutely right about Emppu's playing. He's an excellent musician and a real gentleman.

I think you should also check out Marco Hietala's own band, called Tarot and I highly recommend Ashes to the stars, pure gold! And the way Marco uses his voice...it just...oh my fucking god!😭

Every once in a while a cover happens that’s as good or better than the original and this is one of those for me. Freaking Marco’s voice. And the comment about Emppu is totally on point.

I am an Pink Floyd fan since 1975 but I never heard before the song High Hopes from a other band. This version from Nightwish is absolutely amazing fantastic overwhelming 🤘🤘🤘🤘thank you for your reaction I like it

Your reaction channel is THE BEST on KZfaq. It's more detailed than just people who are trying to hard to make reaction videos. You explain much of the behind the scenes setup etc. Very interesting for people who love the theatre and production value. You are an entertainer as well by bringing a depth and expansion to the music being played. Ian Crouse

Had to circle back to this one again... damn... i think i focused on Marko so much that I just didn't give Emppu enough cred... they are all just so damn great...

Ive never seen a nightwish member "show off" really in any way. They are all professionals with their instrument, perfection.

The first time I listened to this cover I cried so much! I just love this song, and this tribute is truly amazing!!!

All aboard the Marko train. He is Nightwish's best singer. You probably need to see Over The Hills & Far Away or The Siren from the End Of An Era concert next. I know I've been pushing you to see Galneryus here, on the Discord, & on Patreon... However you need to see Sabaton's En Livstid I Krig (Swedish version of Lifetime Of War) live in Gothenburg. As a former soldier, that song hits hard in the heart. Hell, listen to both the Swedish & English versions. They are two different stories of the Thirty Years War, the English version being a historical view from a neutral observer, but the Swedish version is from the viewpoint of a Swedish soldier heading off into war. The live version of this song in Gothenburg is incredible & is a must see. It does not have English subtitles, but you can auto translate the Russian subtitles. It's not an accurate Swedish to English translation but it conveys the same message with some Russian embellishments. The only problem with it is that after listening to the Swedish version, you'll probably won't listen to the English version ever again.

Tank, thanks. This song is one I have to admit that I was not familiar with or had forgotten it. I agree Nightwish does a wonderful job of building up the tension in the song. Thanks again

Hi Tank, this is my sixth or seventh time I’m watching this video. It makes me feel so good to see a guy who knows what he’s talking about and is a music lover, dare I say music freak, go nuts and appreciate a genius song played by a genius band. This is a live performance worth to be mentioned in the music history books. Tuomas, Jukka, Emppu and Marko are so passionately involved and feel the music. There are no egos, no singled out personalities, they play in function of the music. I always wondered if the upcoming dismissal of Tarja had something to do with the emotions you see and feel in this tribute.

In your own time watch 'Please learn the Setlist in 48 hours'. Its a documentary on how Floor joined the band. And we are so grateful and blessed that it happened. Peace and stay safe all.

Crimson Tide/ Deep Blue Sea from their concert From wishes to eternity . An amazing instrumental cover they did.

*opens The Big Playlist of All Things Marko* I can only echo the sentiment of others and say "While Your Lips Are Still Red" from the Wembley show, honestly, that entire concert is mind-blowing. I think I've already suggested it somewhere but "Ave Maria" duet with either Tarja or Floor because yes, this is a thing. And it's a thing of beauty. Nightwish Wednesdays aside, I'd really suggest giving a listen to Marko's solo project - "The Voice Of My Father" (English or Finnish version because yes, our man is an overachiever and made the same album in both languages) and "Stones" are definite standouts a nd so is "Death March for Freedom". Also "The Gathering" with Delain, and literally anything Northern Kings have ever released. Anything. (Though their take on "Don't Stop Believin'" almost made me like this song again after Glee so it's a personal favorite...)

7 days to the wolves!!

Fact : -) Tank fFact : This band is great, understatement of the century

I got up at 6am today and pretty much binge watched most of your videos while enjoying my morning coffee (got a day off work, whee), love your genuine reactions and your "Tank Facts"! Greetings from a Finnish casual gamer and metalhead, rock on bro! Ps. You know it's gonna get real when the hat comes off

I always enjoy and learn from your reactions. I never paid much attention to Pink Floyd after "The Wall," and music was just white noise in my life for decades while I put my right brain in exile and tended to practical matters. Making time for it now, listening, understanding, learning to play a bit myself. You and a few other reactors really help me do that with your different perspectives, and Nightwish has a mix of talent, skill, technicality, style and pure genius that motivates me at a point in my life when almost nothing else does. Thanks for what you do.

Awesome song! Nightwish were always great at picking their songs to cover in the earlier days. My favourite song with Tarja is actually a cover being "Walking in the Air" if you are in the mood for some really young Nightwish from about 2001 before Marco or Floor this could be a good one. As for the rest I know you are going to get to them all and everyone has already suggested just about everything...so I await the next impatiently!!!

Dude. At some time down the road on your Nightwish journey, you are going to need to do the live version of "THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH". It is truly "EPIC". The title pretty much says it all. Highly recommend you do a bit of research for that one though, so you understand the story being told. Just discovered your channel recently. It's great to see reactions from someone who is actually in the business. Instantly subbed. Keep them coming. 👍👍👍

NW amazes me every single day. I've listened to certain songs dozens of times, and every time I still find new things to be amazed about

I am fairly certain others from the Nightwish army have already said this, but I'll say it non the less, Welcome to the family brother Tank \m/

Since you asked for a suggestion for the next Nightwish video: let's stay on the Marko train a little longer and go for While Your Lips are Still Red live at Wembley!

I love love LOOOOOVE this version and performance. The band is great and I liked the visuals also. And it was such a nice thing that you said about Emppu - I agree 120% ❤️ Thank you for this reaction. 🙏

Hey man! Great vids! You have to watch "Yours is an empty hope" at Wembley Arena and check Floor growling! Amazing!

There is no better tribute to this song. I could see you felt this. Great reaction. Your "holy s**t" at the start of the last chorus sums it up.... epic! I just pray that Marko returns one day, because his absence is felt. The guy is a monster