Voice Teacher Reacts and Analyzes: Nightwish - Storytime Live

It is my hope this analysis and breakdown will help you better understand your own voice.

[gabriel.bardac]

I look at everyone's smile, from the band and from the audience: it's as if everyone is participating in a feast, with caviar and champagne. At the Wacken 2013 concert, only delicacies were served .. :) It's more than just "good", it's really delicious.

[Drinckx]

Great to see you back doing Nightwish, John. Loved all your previous reactions and this is no exception.

[deed]

Keep going with Nightwish. No two songs are the same and they will always surprise you!

[wieldwords]

Funnily enough, Floor covered Heart’s “Alone” during lockdown. It should be on her YT page. I still can’t carry a tune in a bucket, but enjoy your reactions and insights so much. Many thanks and much love.

[jonjones]

You're the best!!!! Don't be afraid to do more Nightwish!! THANKS!!!!

[justdave]

Speaking of heart, Floor has a wonderful cover of Alone on her YouTube

[setecastronomy]

Nightwish returns!!!! And enjoyed your comments and observations...AS PER USUAL!

[clivematthews]

Welcome back to the rabbit hole. Has it really been a year ? All you need to do now is listen to Floor's recent cover of Alone to compare her with Heart's cover. Or maybe one of her songs on Beste Zangers, her version of Shallow ?

[Spider]

Well comeback to Nightwish. I love your coments.

[Thorgrim]

Your wonderful vocal technique commentary is exactly on point. These are many of the reasons that Floor is my favorite singer in all of rock music. She is the consummate professional. Such a dynamic and powerful, yet beautiful voice. Capable of every color of the rainbow, and few extra that only she can bring. Loved it John. Well done.

[Donna-C]

You appreciate their musical talents! Listen to Shoemaker from the Nightwish Human Nature album. You’ll appreciate it!
(It’s a tribute to Eugene Shoemaker planetary geologist).
Also, How’s the Heart, acoustic version on Planet Rock.
Other live show songs include Dead Boys Poem in Beunos Aires, Greatest show on Earth at Tampere.

[vlinder]

NIGHTWISH 🔥 💥 🤘 never disappoints you.
They are super musicians, instrumental and the great voices. And they always
tell you a little story.

She has also sung beautiful COVERS during the Corona - Period in a studio at her HOME.
AMAZING-SONGS 💕

Thank you for your sweet comment, always nice to hear.
Love from the Netherlands
❤️🤍💙🇳🇱🙋🏼‍♀️

[alleninfinity]

I loved hearing your analysis of my favorite singer. The first time I heard this woman's voice, I was in disbelief so much beauty, power and control. I love when others can see and hear it as well. I am 53 and have listened to and admired many wonderful vocalists in my day, but Floor is just perfection to my ears. Very cool man, Nightwish Army Georgia Division.

[kunou]

Seems like it has been a minute and a half since you last checked out Nightwish. I honestly don't remember if you've reacted to Ayreon yet, but his projects tend to feature many talented singers from the Metal genres, including Floor. They're usually a real treat for vocal technicians because you get to see multiple voice types and styles in every performance. The introduction to Ayreon is usually "The Day The World Breaks Down". However you can also pretty much choose any song from the Universe concert.


Other people here can chime in and recommend specific songs. There's a guy I can't recall the name of who has a VERY particular way of holding his microphone, working it like he's in the studio (especially for the big notes). He uses his thumb as a way to control the distance to his mouth and will angle it to deal with plosives as well as move it up and away from him like a boom mic. He combines quiet/loud for some great dynamics.

My suggestions for the Universe concert would be And The Druids Turned To Stone, Valley Of The Queens, or The Eye Of Ra.

[pekkakarppinen]

Welcome back to Nightwish and Floor! We all are impressed by this great live performance and your professional analyzing performance. Well, maybe except "The White Hat Guy" on left of the audience. ⛄👍

[kimfabritiusdetengnagel]

Glad to see that back on Nightwish / Floor.
Your are excellent in your spot on analysis of Floor's abilities.
Have you done any of their newer ones from Human Nature?
Like "Shoemaker" - the ending here is simply incredible, just like her techniques to do this difficult song.
Or how about a double session..
1. "How is the Heart" from the Album
2. The acoustic version of "How is the Heart" from Planet Rock Radio 2020 - only Floor and Troy. Troy called Floor's voice for Stratospheric - and that's pretty close to the truth.
Phenomenal performance of Floor
Greetings from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍 💪 🤘 🤘

[mariodriessen]

Everything you say makes so much sense to me. I love you for that.
After listening to Floor singing I noticed that everytime when she sings and holds the C (at the end, before she hits that last F for instance), that always does it for me. I don't know what happens, but it's like something soothing is warming my heart. ❤️😎

[silverblack]

The King of Vocal Technique breakdown is back critiquing The Been Waiting patiently for you !!!

[josecarlosgarciacruz]

Good analysis John in that same concert a song that is ever dream the singer Marko does a great job I hope we can listen to an analysis.

[sethmurray]

YES! You are back on Nightwish. Love it! Love the videos, keep it rolling with some Nightwish!