He wrote the damn thing! All these years (since day one) he has always selflessly supported who ever was singing lead (Tarja, Annette, Floor) checking his ego at the door and serving the music and its needs. Vocally, he could lead any band of any genre but Nightwish were lucky enough to have him as a writting wingman to Tuomas or supporting vocally. He will be sorely missed by Nightwish and by us. Farewell brother Marko...may you find your Walden soon.

Even if Marco lost his voice completely I would still pay for a ticket just to see him and give him my support any day. I hope he returns healthy and strong one day.

Marko singing The Islander on an island in a see of people....magical! And I love how Floor welcomes him back on the main stage.

You know you are a boss when Floor is your back up vocals

Marko front and center in the limelight, but not alone. Even if hidden on a darkened stage they have his back. Damm I love this band/family

His comfort level is AMAZING! For most of this performance...he doesn't even look at the guitar to "play" the notes...he knows exactly where the notes are Great Reaction! 👊 Edit: Vocals on another level... And then he just walks back for the next song of the set... Ev-1.. lol.😎

Viking - I am listening again. I can only hope Marko comes back. . . Troy has brought so much to Nightwish.

I love it when we really get to see a glimpse of Marco's cheeky side 😍 May life bring him the ease and serenity that he deserves

You know when a singer is as good as Marco to have backup vocals from the best female singer on the planet. What a combo they are together! 😍🤩❤️

God, I'm going to miss Marco. Really hope he comes back again.

The non subtitled part goes "If I play the chorus will you sing along? yeah. You sure? YEAH! Ok lets do it" It's about an old lighthouse keeper reflecting on his life. This song is actually written by Marko, I think Toumas wrote the lyrics but the music is all Marko.

I think the official video was the first appearance of Troy. He was a session musician for Nightwish for more than five years before he got promoted to official member...

Troy was playing instruments on their recordings before he became an official member of the band. They were like "heck you've done so much and are practically a member so lets make it official".

This makes me certain that replacing Marko will be the most difficult task Nightwish have faced, ever. I am so, so sad he left the band and publicity altogether.

Amazing reaction...thank you. From this I can only say: Nightwish can change singers and bassist and still be amazing. But as character, Marko can't be replaced.

This song is such a gem. It's like Marko is hugging my heart. So beautiful. Especially the live version.

For something a bit similar: while your lips are still red live at wembley Great reaction as always❤️❤️

Lord Marco holding down a crowd of 20,000 obedient fans on the stage peninsula. Fabulous!! ❤️❤️❤️🚨🚨 Marco is the heart and soul of Nightwish. I hope he feels better and comes back at the end of his year hiatus.

Viking, love your reactions, you are doing great. This band beyond amazing, and I love that they gave this moment to Marko to shine alone, he deserves it. Running joke, Marko has a t shirt reads "Floor is my backing singer." These people are born performers and love each other. Troy was not in the band yet, but was involved. He and Floor officially joined the band together, both teary-eyed according to Floor. Tuomas and Marko asked them together, so what do you say we make this a six piece group, both teared up and said "Yes!"

Troy has performed with Nightwish since 2007 and joined as a full-member in 2013. Floor is a great backing singer (also to herself on her cover versions). A good introduction to Anette could be some of these: "Bye Bye Beautiful", "Slow, Love, Slow" "Amaranth", "Rest Calm", "The Crow, The Owl and The Dove", "Scaretale",

Thanks Viking for your reaction. I liked that. It's in the air... goosebumps. This song makes me goosebumps every time. Marco is a great singer with amazing voice. When talking about Floor and Marco singing together, background singing or not. When I see those performances, I see them singing together, supporting each other. They sing and play as a band, creating amazing music for us to listen and see. They are just great together, all of them. Let's have more Nightwish, yes?

Anette has more poppy voice, she received a lot of hate from a lot of NW fans because she couldn't hit those extreme Tarja's notes. Anette is also a good singer, some songs were just written for Tarja and her vocal range. No surprise that not everyone is able to sing them well.

This is by far the most beautiful and emotional song i have ever heard. Goosebumps all over my body.

I can't even imagine what Nightwish will be without Marko.

I love your reaction to Marko's voice and guitar playing...He's phenomenal,great, super!! Love,love!!😍❤❤

It makes me happy seeing metalheads moved to tears by such a masterpiece of a song. We are a misunderstood bunch, but we truly appreciate beautiful music. 🖤

When the song hits you in the feelz, it hits you hard. Love him so much and this song is forever his... ❤️

It's not just made for him. It's made by him for him. Marko wrote this song

To date, only TWO people can say that Floor Jansen is their backup singer: Marko Hietala, and Troy Doneckley.. Well, make that three: Marko, Troy, and Freya! Who do you think got Floor to cover Let it Go? :D And that feeling of the old man standing on the dock by the ocean? two words for it: Sea Shanty. But you nailed the whole entire story surrounding this. That's what makes it both sad and beautiful at the same time. And why it sounds different can be explained musically. It's in a different key, with a faster bpm. At Tampere, the beat is slowed down, played in a different but still minor key, and sung acoustically for the first two verses, which makes it more intimate. As far as Anette goes, She's become more of a hero as of late. She took a break from music to get her nursing degree. She's a RN now, and helping with COVID in Sweden in addition to her musical career.

Viking, you mimic Finnish language pretty well. I'm impressed. "Marko kuka? Laulatte?"

First time I heard this song was only recently as I too am on my Nightwish journey and it blew me away in the same way you experienced Marko absolutely owns this song and he sounded better live than recorded as he has only got better over the years! It is a very beautiful and sad song Skål as always brother

Marko got you in the feelings, eh? Don't worry, he gets me every time too. Also, the song was not only written for Marko, it was written by Marko. One of those few where Tuomas had less influence on. And to be fair, in the official video apart from Troy, nobody is playing their usual instruments. Emppu doesn't have his EV1, Jukka doesn't have his Tama, Tuomas doesn't have his Korg, and Marko how Warwick.

The thing that always impresses me about this performance is that we know how powerful Floor's voice is. She is more than capable of absolutely commanding this song, but she manages to sing so perfectly while still restraining herself and giving Marko the spotlight he more than deserves

Annette actually sounds good on the albums. She really shines in Slow Love Slow snd Rest Calm and Meadows of Heaven. Everyone has their favorite but I like them all for what they each bring. In live performances I like Floor by far.

I am from Finland so I'm very happy to see people loving our English singing metalband kiitos

For the first time in ages, I'm here sitting by myself on my living room, watching you and him with both, a smile and tears in my eyes... Listening to The Islander Its bittersweet now that he's gone

I love Marko's big open hearted smile when the band kicks in.

No final da música, o sorriso de Floor mostra como se pode ser o melhor naquilo que faz e mesmo assim ser humilde. Ela simplesmente estava feliz por Marco.

It can't go wrong when Nightwish is NOT sitting around a camp fire and instead the camp fire is around Nightwish. Love Annette by the way.

He looks so happy and satisfied, better times

Marco is a true viking. So strong in his softness. I just loooove his smile when the rest of the band (weasels) come along. ❤ Greetings from Finland. 💪🏻🇫🇮 I think you'd learn Finnish quite easily. 👌🏻

This has become my favorite reaction to The Islander ❤️🤘

Hello Viking, glad to see you are back with another Nightwish reaction. This is a great song for Marko. It certainly showcases his abilities. He is a much better vocalist than many people give him credit for. He is showing his love for the dedicated fans, and the fans for him. Then of course the rest of Nightwish joins in for another wonderful song. Every one of their songs has become a favorite, they are just so GOOD. Crying, why, of course not. Why do you ask? My face always looks like this when I listen to Nightwish. Magnificent.

Anthony Argen Lucassen has featured Floor as both lead and backup (with her sister Irene) multiple times in Ayreon.

When they did that older video with Anette, Troy was first time in the band, and then the end is history....

Annette has a beautiful tinkly voice. She sounds great in studio.

Troy started performing with Nightwish in 2007. He became a permanent member of the band in 2013.

they are not only great musicians but they are also great story tellers

Pronounced Tampere quite well..better than most 😁oh his voice🥰

You have a floorgasm at ghost love score, and you cry at the islander. This is the way.

Troy wasn’t a full member of the band yet so he’s not seen, but he frequently is guest musician on stage and on studio albums. Also on the studio version of this song Troy Donockley was guest musician and is featured on several instruments. I advertise to watch Anette live performing ‘Scaretale’. One of her best performances.

This one gets me -- even more than "Poet." I have to clean the inside of my glasses after listening. Loved your reaction. Thank you!

Beautiful reaction, I feel exactly the same emotions when I hear this song.

My 1000.-th like. Wow,I am impresed by your reaction and just wow. Don't have a words. Nightwish laways got me,to the feels. And yeah,I am not crying,you're crying!!

Oh yeah, I was there. Concert was only 250 kilometers from my home. So it was easy decision. I think this was one of the best NW concerts after Wacken 2013. Floor really elevated Nightwish songs range with her ability to sing everything Tuomas can think of. And don't be sorry about tears. There were many tears in concert too. Lol

bam..... in the face..... this song is so pure..... beautiful!!

Another Marco song that will tug at the heartstrings is "The Voice of my Father".

My Soul sings whith all of you guys! It's heavenly beautiful song ❤

For some more Annette I would suggest Meadows of Heaven.

"I'm not sorry.. fuck it." Yep. Right there with ya.

Absolutely loved your reaction. This is one of my favorite songs. It is an amazing song. Thanks for doing these reactions. Can you please do While Your Lips Are Still Red live at Wembley. 💜🤘😁🤘

Of course Annette sounds okay, this is a studio recording. Troy recorded with them on some of the Anette albums

I discovered Nightwish and Avantasia when I was in High School around 2009. Now, I so much enjoyed listening and watching people making reactions and analysis on their songs. Oh, man, I can watch all of that all day. Thank you so much for making this video :) - Greetings from Philippines!

I love this band so much. I MUST se them in person. I get chills every time Floor sings

When you get a chance react to Voice of my Father by Marko's band. it's .... emotional.

yeah that's troy. Troy was a part time/backup for the band at this point, he became full time later

Yet another great reaction. I love all the Nightwish songs, but Marco's songs will always hold a special place in my heart. Also, we have the same t-shirt :D Live Long and Prosper!

You know you are in the top when Floor does your backing vocals.

Metal God JARKKO AHOLA is speculated to be the new NIGHTWISH singer. He published heavenly live 'Walking in the Air' - also an old NW hit, before Christmas. Some pros say he does tricks there that no one has facility to. Jarkko is known for his legendary screams but also highly regarded for his classical technique. Jarkko Ahola - Walking in the Air (live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jddyhqdzmtWspZs.html PS. Note that I do not wish to promote the speculation just stating the situation...

Troy started with the band as a session musician in 2007, but didn't join as an official member until 2013, same time that Floor was made official.

Seen this performance for hundreds of times and I think I finally spotted myself in the audience! :O

Nightwish making a sea shanty!! This would be perfect for a bard in a medieval city by the sea to be singing in the tavern :D

ALWAYS a pleasure to seeing your reactions to Nightwish!! Lots of love to you and your family!

Loved your reaction, as usual. Love how you just show your emotions unfiltered. 😊❤️

I love this song so much... it almost sounds like a sea shanty, a little bit Irish in the harmony (Annette sounds like a combo between Sinead O'Connor and Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries in this one), and the video kinda reminds me of that part in Pirates of the Caribbean when they went to the "underworld" and were surrounded by ghosts... oh and I love Marko's voice... both live and studio version... too much awesomeness; if there are any songs that induce immediate goose bumps, those have got to be: The Islander, While your lips are still red, Phantom of the Opera and Sleeping Sun (Tarja's voice is wow).

Eva is an excellent song sung by Annette from the Dark Passion Play album

This wonderful, honest reaction of yours is the reason I'm subscribing right now.

Great reaction again bro, i love how music impacts you, because it does the same to me 🤘

haha love the "Tank" reference .. good skills man

For more Marko I highly sugest isäni ääni (or the voice of my father for the English version). Such a good song

Yet another beautiful reaction. Always love to hear your thoughts on those Nightwish pieces. It's so cool you did this one as a double reaction because the MV and live version are soooo different, and both are gorgeous in their own way. (They both can move you to tears but differently ♥) For more Anette. unless you've done some meanwhile (I'm still catching up on your content right now!), you could check out Slow Love Slow live Montreux Jazz Festival 2012, Scaretale which is great both live and with the MV... Or some of her post-Nightwish bands/projects, such as The Dark Element (e.g. "Songs The Night Sings" (very Nightwish-y), "Not Your Monster" or "Dead To Me") and Allen/Olzon (e.g. "I'll Never Leave You" which is super powerful and epic, or "Worlds Apart"). Heart Healer (Magnus Karlsson) "This Is Not The End", a very awesome collab (metal opera!!) project with various great vocalists! Solo content: "Shine" (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZqgm9x9rLmcmGg.html )... Another rabbit hole to explore for you! ;)

Great reactions. This is probably the song with the biggest difference between studio an live version.

This is truely a beautiful and intimate performance

Nice reaction Viking. When i hear this song, i have chickenskin all over. Love this song♣♣

True, Anette's vocals are more poppy. She still is a beast tho and brought so many musical ideas to life. Her era was powerful and Tuomas writing style evolved so much in this era. Some of his best works were first sung by Anette and people tend to forget that we would not have had all that without her.

First time running into your channel and was so happy to see u do this double reaction! Ur in for quite the treat getting into nightwish!!!!

Great reaction as usual. The whole Tampere consert is a must to watch. Its an emotional ride.

he is the only man who can say: Floor is my back singer ;) ! And now ? "High Hopes" ? it would be great !!!!

You should also check out "While Your Lips Are Still Red". It also features Marko as the main vocalist.

I like that camp fires sit around Nightwish

Marco.beautiful Viking..amazing singer

Toumas is the Living Vampire Pirate! LOL Love it.

After this song, i think "weak fantasy" will come up,, 🤟

He looks happy when the weasels come back...:-)...This is a gem....I could listen to him for hours...and he has great Back-Up singers...:-) _although he not needs that ...If the Godfather of Metal sings this song you have to listen. What I like about it: they give him the Room he deserves...Floor is not trying to shine on that one...Supporting a Friend. .Again - A reaction well done..and yes...."blurry vision" is normal on that one...strikes me too....now that we are anyway in Tampere.....what about "Weak Fantasy"...you talked about Power...delivered there too...

The Islander Rock in Rio. Marko and his fellow Northern King and lead singer of Sonata Arctica Tony Kakko. Tony like his bff Tuomas is a story teller and uses his body to tell you the story.

I enjoyed both versions of the song. They are quite different but still share the same emotion. If I had to pick a favourite, it would have to be the live version. The connection with the audience and Floor's angelic backing vocals, Troy's use of the low whistle is spot on. Empuu probably had to go out for another slab of Corona!! 🍻

Nightwish don't gather around a bonfire ... bonfires gather around Nightwish ;)

If you go down the Marko route then his new album is a must especially The Voice of My Father

this is one of my fav. songs from Nightwish :)

Damnit, Nightwish is making me tear up again