This Nightwish Performance Hit Different | Shoemaker Reaction

I think I found a new favorite for me from Nightwish. A wonderfull song and so so well executed. I'm not a big fan of arias in operas but that part at the end of the song doesn't delete my enjoyment in any way. (hope you understand what I mean). Maybe it is also more a praise.singing than a aria. Anyway I love that song and as I can see and hear you two too. To watch your stunned faces at the end of the song was a heartwarming spectacle for itself. If this song and performance let somebody cool, she/he has no ears, no eyes and no heart. So I am completly with your sentences you said in the resumee. At least every sentence I write seems, it doesn't come up to that poetical. lyrical und musical masterpiece. 🦊🦊🦊 For The Fox-God 🦊🦊🦊

I come from a typical British Family (keeping emotions firmly under control) but after many years of coping with this condition and everything that comes with it - I was referred to a number of psychotherapists over a couple of decades, which amongst other things, taught me to let go emotionally - and I'm glad for it - don't worry, I'm not in a gibbering mess all the time 😀 😆 - but it really does help at times! Btw, there was a second CD to 'Human Nature' which was a purely classical orchestral score by Tuomas ended by Floor singing (no words) - on the Human Nature tour (saw this at Wembley) - at the end of every gig , the whole band stand behind her across the stage while she sings this final piece with the orchestral backing track - she holds that final note for what seems like an age - to witness that live is totally memorable and seriously gave me shivers - I had to turn away from my Brother as I was really quite emotional - I couldn't give him the excuse that I'd been chopping onions could I?! 😀😆

Normally we always like the live versions, but the official lyric video ties a lot of space and perspective into this song and allows to focus on the words. Love this song and your reaction!!

The voice reading aloud the Shakespeare part is Tuomas's wife, Johanna Kurkela. She has a mesmerizing voice and presence, you can find her actual singing e.g. in all Auri albums as well as in songs by Tolkien inspired Eye of Melian.

Great reaction, as always. I hope you went back and translated the words she was singing at the end.

What can I say - you're spoiling me! 😆 Firstly the Adagios and I was very pleasantly surprised to see 'Shoemaker' turn up - made my day btw , thank you. Strong stuff isn't it - I've seen some reactors burst into tears at that last bit. But you know how good a singer Floor is - so you think 'she's not going to surprise me!' - but then she does!!! I haven't looked at the YouTube version yet - but I like to play 'guess the comments' 😆 - I'm going to say the main one was "Actually, you should've done the Hellfest version"!! Am I right? I must admit - Hellfest is such a good gig. If I was a rich man I'd send you a certain sum of money just to cover the first 3 songs of Hellfest in one reaction - it's like high octane from the first note to the last - and that's just the first 3? Later on in the set, she's still got to do 'Shoemaker', 'Ghost Love Score' and 'The Greatest Show on Earth' . Truly impressive. I believe this was your first viewing of Marko's replacement Jukka Koskinen - would love to know your thoughts! I'd hate to be the lead singer of Wintersun - he lost his guitarist to Megadeth and his whole rhythm section to Nightwish! Troy of course taking over the mantle of backing vocals although no one can replace Marko. He's also using the ebow on his guitar. Totally agree with you about doing a little bit of research beforehand and how it gave you a whole different experience to the song as opposed to not doing any. God, so many songs to recommend but I know you must have millions backlogged. But, I am patient, and in a way I very happy because I know you're going to do your best to cover them at some point in the future. I'll pass on your best wishes to Simone tomorrow night if I see her! 😆 🤣 Much love.