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This is the Nightwish arrangement of the song. Henk put the distortion in his voice just for Floor. So sweet!

Please feel free to just say you've heard better. Floor is not an opera singer. Henk has been her idol as a kid, and she really wanted to do this rendition of the song she usually plays with her band Nightwish with her idol from opera. This was basically a guilty pleasure, and I think they both sounded and acted amazing. Love that it's mostly for fun.

The chemistry here is what make it work. This is not a recital; this is a performance.

Floor and Henk had a short amount of time to make this song their own. Not months and months of rehearsing or whatever. I think it was awesome. Floor is a metal singer with an incredable voice. Her pitch was D6 I heard from another vocal coach. Henk performed the role of the Phantom a few years but that was in the early 90S. To perform it in this way was one of the best live performances I have heard in years. But to each their own. If you were not blown away by it, I respect that.

Her tone is absolutely beautiful, their spin on this is the best I've ever heard . Love their chemistry. She's a soprano goddess.. She can sing anything and live she will blow your mind ! Such a power house .

Just to clarify Floor has never cataloged herself as an opera or classical singer, in fact ..she said she doesn't feel very comfortable and only does it when she really feels it. Floor is soprano, but she never wanted to stagnate his voice in a single style and that's why she has an extremely wide vocal range in a one song she uses his voice in different vocal ranges her versatility is what fans most admire about her and his stage presence .

I love that they combined her metal background and his opera background. It's gorgeous

Linor, don't be afraid to speak out. That's what I expect from voice teachers and professional singers. To give their true opinion. The only thing is, you say 'I heard better' and then it stopped... I hoped you also would explain compared to what or whom or in which way. That's the information I like to hear. Same goes for Henk when you see "not the freeest i've ever heard. It may be my lack of knowledge of the singing techniques, but iI don't know what you mean by that.I would love to have some more clarification. For the rest, keep up the good work.

Floor has never claimed to be an opera singer. She only has 1 year of classical training and by her own admission doesn't really enjoy doing it. I personally couldn't be happier that she stays away from a lot of classical singing because I can only take it in small doses. I definitely like it more than growling, but if she never did either again I would be ok with it. As a final note this, to me, is the most entertaining performance of this song I've ever seen and I've seen the North America tour twice and many others performances on KZfaq. In this performance they really made a connection and took a unique approach which is what I look for in live performances. I can hear the original anytime so why should I settle for someone reproducing it in exact detail. If Floor did that we wouldn't have got the last note for an eight count and that was absolutely kickass!

Yeeees thank you 👍👍👍 Floor Jansen vilja lied pleeeeaaase

This was just them having fun for the show. They put on a great dramatic performance, and got out of their comfort zones. Henk is an idol of Floor's. Henk's Sound of Silence is one of the best highlights from this show.

Thanks for the post...They were incredible....

I like how everyone adds something new and something extra to their reactions. With everyone looking at different aspects of the performance it becomes possible to break it down and even learn a bit from it. I don't sing, and I can't sing either, but somehow I feel like I'm at least learning the theory this way haha. Thanks for your reaction. It was fun to watch and see your take on it.

Honesty is the best policy & I'm sure every true music lover can take it. Also, as this wasn't the original Andrew Lloyd Webber, but Nightwish's metal version of the song, I guess they had to adjust their vocals accordingly.

Linor, don’t be afraid to say you don’t like it. Wrong key in some parts, you heard better performances, etc. It’s ok. What you have to understand is that this is Nightwish arrangements . Many people like it, I like it, others don’t. So what. Cheers 🥂

What I really like about this video is that you are real do critic's on the video. I have absolutely no pitch and wanna thank you for telling me the pitch of the last tone!

I appreciate your honesty and really professional remarks

On another channel, someone added that Henk asked to perform this at a Nightwish concert with her. How much proof can there be that they both enjoyed it? And I think this joy was transported to us listeners. It was mid of the contest on tv, when I came to know about it. Watched every episode with a smile. Well deserved, Floor! The other episodes are well worth watching, too!

I actually come here because you are ... picky. It makes me understand the music more. This version was the Nightwish version, which is indeed slightly different from the original.Henk is 63 now, he did the Phantom around 1994. He took a two-hour lesson to learn the distortion technique for Sound of Silence, earlier in the show.

I loved your reaction. You were honest and gave your professional opinion. It's important to understand that Floor didn't give the best ever performance of the song, but that she did a fantastic version within her style. She's not an opera singer, but can sing opera. There are probably better versions of this song, but Floor's versatility shines through when you realize she can sing, pop, rock, metal.etc as well.

What I love most about FLOOR'S singing is her Versatility. She is capable of doing so much Stylistically AND spectacularly. In one song..she can bring a structured classical style..then ethereal softness..then Belting..then Full Out Rock DIVA. She's a Total Singer. That's why she's brought so many of Tuomas' songs to their Highest level. FLOOR is NOT Limited. She's capable of being Electrifying.💯

I appreciate your honesty! I think anyone performing this song in 2019 has to know that their take on it won't be the 'best'... So many great artists have already done it. So what else can you do but have fun with it, and they definitely did. :)

For the record: I thoroughly enjoy this performance by these two fantastic singers. I find it equally hilarious to see how touchy some NW soldiers are when their goddess is not worshipped with the highest praise, while Linor only has a few mild comments and on balance is very positive. You get what it says on the tin: a well-founded professional opinion about a professional performance. Other singing teachers may have a different opinion and this performance may become the most applauded ever, but this is her opinion. I find it downright weak to attack her personally on that.

Amazing version! Props also to the band. They are kicking it!

Floor's voice gives my body a Euphoric experience every time, like a form of Ecstasy

Greetings from Argentina. Your videos are always the richest and honest.

Yes, finally, I was waiting for you to react to this song. Since I've seen and listen to this WooooooW preformance, I watch a lot of different "Vocal Coaches", don't really know who really is one, or not. I like music very much, if I have the change i listen all day long, and This.....This, This gave me goosbumbs, chickenskin, This Send shivers down my spine ;-) So Thanks for reacting to this Different version of the opera phantom...... And even while I'm Dutch, I'm now looking around for Nightwish, they are Awesome with Floor Jansen.......How is it that I didn't hear from Them or Her before.......Damn..... Grtz from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

I know some people wont like that you did not like the beginning, BUT I like that you speak your opinion. I am happy to see in the end that you did however enjoy it. Henk said on the show that adding the distortion to his voice was very hard, and he would be fired immediately if he tried doing it on stage. They changed it up to a more metal version of the song and I respect him so much for taking a leap out of his comfort zone!

Hi Lenore, Tx for your rraction👍👏Floor and Henk are the best. I love this song and arrangement👌

I was hoping so much you would do this one Linor, that was awesome, thank you girl..

1:19 Dude on the right sums up what it's like to listen to Floor Jansen sing in a single image. It should be noted this was only the second time Henk Poort sang with a metal growl. The first time was in an earlier episode when he sang Disturbed's cover of "The Sound of Silence."

Amazing!!😍🙃🤟

I love this review because in my opinion it's 100% spot on; even the *minor* criticisms. I absolutely *adore* Floor and have come to have a ton of respect for Henk through this show. The best opera singing? No of course not...but it's magical anyway. I love how Floor and Henk "swap styles" as it progresses. She goes more classical; he more metal. And for a guy who had NEVER previously put any distortion/growl into his voice (prior to Beste Zangers and his Sound of Silence) he did a helluva job!!!! It's just flat-out wonderful and utterly exciting, even if not "perfect". I think that's what Linor was trying to convey.

they pretty much nailed it ? They nailed it !

Floor did some classical training, but ended up stopping her lessons. She may draw on the style from time to time, but she doesn't want classical to be her identity and prefers to mix styles. I think she'd probably even agree with what you said that there are better classical versions of the song (I'm sure a mix was her goal here as always). I think people get very defensive of her because of what has happened when Nightwish changed singers. Utterly heinous things were said to all three of the NW singers at various points (Anette received very explicit death threats, even). But something for fans to remember is all three Nightwish singers have publicly supported each other in various small ways. In fact, Floor and Tarja (the one everyone compares her to) have done duets. And I think it's just another case of people trying to pit women against each other to start something. Just my two cents on that.

you should react to henk poort singing sound of silence at the same show

Floor was introduced as a Metal singer in the beginning if the series of shows. That's why the reaction from the other singers. They were not expecting her to sing classical. She really opened up everyone's eyes and ears in her home country of the Netherlands. She'd been singing for over 20 years at that point and wasn't very well known in the Netherlands. Now she's very well known.

Henk adds the distortion for rock/metal effect. Henk on beste zangers did a cover of Disturbed's version of the sound of silence. You should analyze that one. He said he was going to do the distortion like disturbed but that kind of effect is frowned up in the opera world he's from. He wanted to branch out and have fun. He sang that to Floor as Sound of Silence was one of Floors favorite songs growing up.

I was really waiting for your take on this clip because there were a ton of reactions from "vocal coaches" I never heard of who were all just "OMG! That is amazing! This is the best ever!" without giving any additional analysis. The few that are legit all loved it and pointed out especially their stage presence and their connection which you almost didn't mention at all and which captured me emotionally again and again as I was watching this clip over and over since it came out. I appreciate your critical take on the vocal performance! Still, I immediately bought a ticket to see them live in Amsterdam in March and I think this will be awesome!

HI Linor, I say it for years that D6 is better sounding then E6 in this song. I never did hear a couple like this combination (and i had a couple of 20 to 25 live). Its always the man is starting to high or the woman almost crasping to that high note (so less emotion to tell the story), this has such a emotion in the song, they match perfectly

Your ear for music is great. Love to see a pro. Respect your opinion

The performance might not be the best in the world, but these 2 singers are extremely talented. Love their duet!

yup, this is the Nightwish version. Amazing!

The Swinging is very Good..... Yes of course...!

If you where expecting the original your reaction is spot on. They both are able to sing the original no question but it is the nightwish version. Henk is the best still, I saw him in the Dutch version. He was like a father / uncle to all the singers that season. He is funny and professional at the same time. Floor was not wellknown before this program but now she is. She just sang our national anthom at the formule 1 at Zandvoort today and I loved her version.

Dear Linor, i can understand it can be tough for you to comment on a « pop » performance like this one when you have operatic roots and background. But you do it with respect and happily say the things with your handsome smile ! ... yes, you are so professionnal, a pretty and classy woman. Keep on being what you are ! You make a good work. Thank you !

I’m a Rocker and I loved it !!!!

Great reaction. Always enjoy your take on things. It's my understanding this is the Nightwish version of the song, which could account for some of the elements you found unexpected. I'm no expert on Nightwish, but that's what I gathered from comments when this first aired. (Ignorre any cranky feedback you might get. 😃) I would LOVE your reaction to Henk Poort's Sound of Silence on Beste Zangers. First time he ever did distortion, learned it in 2 hours, and was honestly very nervous about it. I really enjoyed his version and would enjoy hearing a classically trained singer's take on it. I became a fan of his through this show - he did a lot of different styles, and they were all gems.

In that program "De beste zangers'' they give the songs their own twist.

You look gorgeous. Nice lighting and great video

I love your critical analysis of their vocals.

Your Dutch pronunciation is really impressive 😁 ❤from a Dutchie

Thank you for this video. I am glad you have mentioned something that nobody did - the last note was not clear. I have checked and this should me a half tone higher (D#). I love Floor and Henk since this video has been released and I wish you to check the original Nightwish Phantom of the Opera live performance with Tarja Turunenn. Thank you and wish you the best :)

Besides being a good teacher and reactor, you are a beautiful, lovely woman. Thanks for the video!

This was nice. Now you have to do Nightwish version, Phantom of the opera (End of an Era).

She is a voice coach and trained in classical , she is also a metal singer

My Queen Goddes Floorever!

The great thing about "Beste Zangers" is that the musicians are free how they want to make a song sound and then you get sometimes surprises that you do not expect, that is the power of the "Beste Zangers". look for example Og3ne (Ogeene) they sang a song "Sing" by Ed Sheeran where they applied a kind of rap they called this "echoing" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNCSmbVqs9rSfnk.html note: at the end of their performance (4.40) they explain how this works,they are also famous in the Netherlands for their fantastic harmony.

Well they blew me away when I first watched that video. Floor has been fangirling Henk since she was a little girl so there is no surprise at how happy she is singing with him. Now Linor I too have relative perfect pitch in that I cannot tell, listening to a piano, which note is an A flat or a C sharp but I can hear sharps and flats and I do not hear any off-key notes from either Floor or Henk in this performance. Do you hear any? In fact I watched the whole Wacken 2013 concert and she was never off pitch that I could hear and that was her first big concert with Nightwish after Tuomas invited her to sing with them. She had no floor monitors in front of her during Wacken which made her notes even more incredibly perfect so apparently Floor, unlike you and me, does have real perfect pitch. BTW did you notice how much taller Floor is than Henk? She was a competitive bodybuilder in her youth(now retired) and she is 6'2" and at least 200-210lbs. Henk is probably 5'10"-5'11" and stout, maybe similar weight, not sure. I enjoy coming here to watch your videos because you are a good analyst and you have a very strong command of English, with your cute Dutch accent. And besides, you are deliciously pretty, so there's that... :D

Now if you heard better you have to share !! OMG please please just as an excuse to listen to this piece again. I hope they are on youtube.

Floor can reach F6 - they didn't do it in D because of her, it's in D because they're (Nightwish) a metal band and guitars sound extra menacing tuned down from E to D, so it's a common tonic for that type of band to write or arrange to.

This is different because Floor is a metal singer and he was doing it in that style. Nightwish has done this song in metal version before Floor

this is the nightwish version they're singing, not the original

I've been watching reactions, and the performance countless of times, and I've been using all kinds of words in my mind to describe it, but, yes, 'delicious' is perfect. The interaction is intense, intimate and teasing, and it's a perfect fit for this dark obsession and love between them, or exuded by Erik as he draws Christine in.

The Valkyrie Goddess at it again

Please Lenore. React to Nightwish (with tarja turunen) version of the this song. Opera singers reviews of that version always shows a very funny (shocking) but interesting and delightful reaction to Markos hietala interpretation of the phantom and his voice.

Totally fair review. You have to look at the context of this recording. And with that in mind it's bloody good. And yes, Henk is older now, and I can hear the difference too between now and 1994 - of course! But wow. It's still a great interpretation and I love how Henk slipped back into his role. I'd you'd put a mask on him he would have been the Phantom. I am lucky to have seen Henk do Phantom live in the theatres. He was so good.

this is the version they play with Nightwish.so its slightly difrent than the original musical version

I would like very much if you reacted to Jinjer's "Pisces", live studio version. Thank you for your videos. 🙂

❤

I love floor and this is a wonderful presentation. But it would be great if you could react to 'the phantom of the opera' by nightwish with Tarja Turunen (the band's first singer) Who has a very operatic voice. You may like it

You need to be aware that she's sold millions of albums both solo and as parts of bands. Gold and Platinum multi-platinum albums, multiple albums. Floor Jansen is known worldwide. You'll be lucky if you don't get creamed in the comments. She is classically trained. She teaches voice training. She is now known for symphonic metal. Henk is singing in that style with her.

She has greats voice .. Hai i'm new here, i'm from Indonesia ,please react claudia emmanuella Santoso sing never enough the blind auditon the voice germany 2019 ...thank u coach

I liked your reaction, knowledgable, and reasoned analysis. I think though, that normal vocal judgements don't quite always fit with Floor because, to me she is unique. She herself is constantly refuting the opera label, I've heard her say that she recognized that she had those capabilities, but wasn't interested in being an opera singer. She's like a hybrid, I think in the song Disdain by her band Revamp, she used 3 different styles in one song including both metal growls and operatic vocals. She demonstrates on Beste Zangers that she'd be an awesome pop singer if she chose to be(after the series she booked a 12, might be 24 now, show mini tour, using the TV band, sold out instantly). Almost 8 years of study and everything she learns is applied and adapted to metal, which she once again reiterated is her love. Other vocal coaches when reacting to Nightwish songs, have said on many occasions, that they are amazed by her ability to completely change styles at the drop of a hat. I think that because she often uses operatic vocals that, she may leave herself open to some criticism because she really isn't an opera singer, she's just adapting a particular style to suite her needs as a metal singer. Also as a side note, there is a vid of her singing an After Forever song with a string quartet. She doesn't use a microphone and she didn't seem to have issues projecting her voice, if you want to check it out, here's a link:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q-CHZM11ptqaaYU.html. Obviously I'm a Floor fan, but I did enjoy what you had to say.

I'd really love to hear your review of Beast in Black - Blind and Frozen. Yiannis's voice might SHOCK you! Power Metal is quite close to Symphonic Metal but this guy hits notes above Tenor freely and easily. Maybe even his cover of Ghost Love Score!

Люблю слушать вас! 👍🥰🥰🥰

I had been wanting to see you do this but kept forgetting that it is only opera in name and is actually a musical

Dear Linor. Would love if you found some time to react to Nightwishs live version of this song with Tarja Turunen😊 Merry christmas to you

would LOVE to hear your take on my favorite live ballad.. if you look up “Elvis Presley - Bridge Over Troubled Water NEW MIX” it should b the first vid to come up!

Please react to Dimash singing Passione you'll be blown away !!! It's a full opera song and you'll notice his incredible countertenor agility in there. It's a masterpiece!!!

They aren't competing you understand - these are other famous singers participating on a show singing in other styles for fun.

An real Angel and a real Phantom.

the first time i realise you speak dutch ;-)

Emma and Samantha's reactions to Henk tells you all you need to know about how much Henk has Still Got IT! was worried they were going to slide off the couch!!! Samantha is in white, Emma in red, for those who haven't followed this season. seeing Rolph's nod when Henk starts singing, He Knows! the day NW performs "Phantom" with Floor. gonna be some epic shit!

היי לינור! קודם כל, תודה שעשית ריאקשן לשיר הזה. הגרסה הזאת של השיר מבוססת על הגרסה של להקת המטאל Nightwish שפלור היא הסולנית שלה (אבל במקור מי ששרה איתם את השיר הייתה הסולנית הראשונה, טאריה טורונן). הם אכן הורידו את הסולם כדי שהוא יתאים למנעד של פלור. אם אני לא טועה, טאריה שרה את השיר הזה בסולם המקורי (ועם זמר מטאל, לא אופרה, שהיה עד לאחרונה הבסיסט של הלהקה). חשוב לציין שלמרות שפלור בהחלט מסוגלת לשיר אופרה, אין לה הכשרה קלאסית (עד כמה שאני יודעת), למרות שהיא כן למדה מוזיקה. את הנק אני מכירה בעיקר מהתכנית, אבל אני יודעת שהוא היה הפאנטום באופרה ההולנדית במשך די הרבה שנים. הקטע שלא היית בטוחה לגביו כשהוא עבר מקול אופרטי לקול הצרוד נקרא דיסטורשן. זה אפקט קולי שנמצא בשימוש של הרבה זמרי מטאל, בעיקר גברים, אבל גם פלור עצמה שרה מדי פעם עם דיסטורשן והיא מעולה בזה. בתכנית הספציפית הזאת, אספו קבוצת זמרים הולנדים מפורסמים מז'אנרים שונים, וכל פרק התמקד בזמר אחד כאשר שאר הזמרים ביצעו בפרק הזה שירים שקשורים באופן מסוים לזמר הזה, מתוך רשימה שהוא או היא בחרו מראש. זה יכול להיות שיר שהם עצמם כתבו או ביצעו או שיר שהם מאוד אוהבים. הסיפור מאחורי הדיסטורשן של הנק הוא שבפרק שהתמקד בפלור אחד מהשירים ברשימה שלה היה Sound of Silence של סיימון וגרפונקל ובגלל שהיא מגיעה מסצנת המטאל ומעריצה מאוד גדולה של הנק, הוא רצה לעשות לה מחווה ולשיר לה עם דיסטורשן. הוא היה מאוד לחוץ בפרק הזה, כי זה מאוד מחוץ לאיזור הנוחות שלו, אבל הביא ביצוע ממש מקסים של השיר. אני חושבת שבביצוע של פאנטום הוא גם הרגיש נוח יותר עם הדיסטורשן וגם זה התאים לוייב של השיר ונתן לפאנטום נופך קצת מרושע שדי מסתדר עם הסיפור באופן כללי. דבר נוסף שחשוב לדעת הוא שהם הופיעו בתכנית עם גרסת מטאל אבל עם להקה שהיא לא להקת מטאל (למרות שהיא להקה מצוינת), באולפן ללא קירות ובזמן סופת רעמים (בתחילת הסרטון ממש שומעים רעמים וגם לפני שהם עלו לשיר בתכנית ראו שהתחיל לרדת גשם), כך שיכול להיות שזה השפיע על איכות הסאונד. בעיני דווקא בגלל שמדובר בסיפור די אפל, זה הוסיף, אבל באמת שאני לא מבינה גדולה בסאונד. ממש אתמול הם פרסמו דואט ביחד לשיר Dangerous Game מ"ג'קיל והייד" שהוקלט בתנאי אולפן ויהיה מעניין מה יהיה לך לומר על הביצוע שלהם. אני שמה לך לינק: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itF3hdiYx-DMnps.html&lc=UgypJ5n_KfkbKHJrhe14AaABAg.9ORxT_2UMwD9OSh0HOoqwl בכל מקרה, אני ממש אוהבת את הסרטונים שלך. אני אמנם לא מבינה הרבה במוזיקה (למרות שבזכות פלור למדתי די הרבה מושגים מקצועיים) אבל תמיד כיף לצפות באנשים מגיבים ואני שמחה שיש בין הריאקטורים ייצוג ישראלי!

Hi Linor, I like watching you react to opera songs. Can you react to the Flower Duet by Sabine Devieilhe & Marianne Crebassa. It's so pretty and sung so well by them.

She can hold her notes for way longer - the show wanted it shorter to fit in the broadcast period.

If you listen the song under the opera perspective (this is a metal version), of course you will hear better from professional opera singers, that never leave their comfort zone.

I think its because of the size of the set

please do the Amsterdam Ziggo Arena thing of the same song, same singers , but....with Nightwish

Would you do the Band “YES”.

Please react to Yma Sumac, she is amazing

pls, do'nt stop the music, wait until the end. thanks

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘

hello, what do you think of that tune - OOGIE BOOGIE SONG

Piet Arion singing SOS check it out tell me what you think

Well, it is musical theatre, not opera. Floor adds operatic sound, Henk adapts to a musical sound. So both are not singing their most comfortable styles. Yet they sound better than any original musical theater version I have heard. Which says a lot about their ability and flexibility as singers.

1:38 You have the most beautiful smile.

About Henk's vibrato: That's a typical Dutch folk singing vibrato that he also uses when singing musicals, but with his opera background it's a bit more pronounced than you hear in typical Dutch folk singing.