Nightwish - Élan (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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- Official music video for "Élan", taken from the 2015 NIGHTWISH album, 'ENDLESS FORMS MOST BEAUTIFUL'.
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[Verse 1]
Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk
In tongues from the time before man
Listen to a daffodil tell her tale
Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn...
The meadows of heaven await harvest
The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched
The elsewhere creatures yet unseen
Finally your number came up, free fall awaits the brave...
[Chorus]
Come!
Taste the wine, race the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Come!
Surf the clouds, race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea...
[Verse 2]
The answer to the riddle before your eyes
Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies
Returning swans and sedulous mice
Writings on the garden's book, in the minute of a lover's look
Building a sandcastle close to the shore
A house of cards from a worn out deck
A home from the fellowship, poise and calm
Write a lyric for the song only you can understand...
[Chorus]
Come!
Taste the wine, race the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Come!
Surf the clouds, race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea...
[Bridge]
Riding hard every shooting star
Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox
Come, drink deep, let the dam of mind seep
Travel with great Élan, dance a jig at the funeral...
[Chorus]
Come!
Taste the wine, race the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Come!
Surf the clouds, race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea...
Come!
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All clips produced by Ville Lipiäinen.
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Floor is astonishingly good, especially live. I have no idea why people are complaining. She's a perfect fit for the band.
+leerobbo92 They are bitter Tarjaholics who are still unable to deal with reality even after 10 years.
+Dave Mason I love Floor, I am listening to her, i like her, but i am going back to Tarja, it's bit another, so good, quality music. :-) I think Tarja can't sing Alpenglow like Floor, but Floor can't sing Wishmaster like Tarja, they are both So good, I like also Anette, she is good in official videos (Like Storytime) Still, my favorite is Simone Simons from Epica... Sorry for my bad english... I am not really good
+leerobbo92 As a complete newbie to the band I must say it is a controversy filled comment section on every video. I would agree with this statement completely. Only I've only watched videos of Floor live, she still rocks it. That being said I've watched some early era stuff with Tarja, and while I recognize her incredible vocal talent. I tend to lean Floor's way as she does fit the metal queen role fairly well, and jive with the band perfectly. All this aside Marco the bassist/vocals is the real shining star for me. Damn that guy rocks, amazing voice and facial hair. As long as he's in there all is well in my opinion. Which doesn't matter much as I'm just new.
Shawn Powerz
You must see this band live!......trust me.
They are touring 2016 and then it's rest/sabbatical year for them.
+Shawn Powerz I absolutely agree with you. Every Nightwish lady has brought a little something to the band, and they should be respected for this. No matter the frontwoman, they were all epic in their own way. But I really can't imagine the Nightwish music without Marco, even if he's not one of the founding members. For me he's the special vocal (and bassist) thing that makes NW.
I envy the people who still haven't heard Nightwish and are about to hear them for the first time. It's a magical feeling.
As a newcomer, I can confirm that my ears are blessed
I'm not new...It's been a few years now. The passion ignites as always, the tears are as hot as the burning steel.
But it's nothing like the first time, when your soul vibrates to that same force of these words
This just happened to me! It was magical!
Literally me rn. A friend just sent me this
unfortunately this is a shadow of what nightwish was. love them but last to singers were so much better
Discovering Nightwish: One of my greatest moments in my musical life 🥰
😅😅😅
I know them since about 2000's when Traja was the lead singer, with her the music was much powerful of course but they kind of maintain the "flow" of the band so each singer is nice in her way...
welcome mate
was? what happen now?@@dolevwajsbrot6356
@@dolevwajsbrot6356 One can argue which of the two to like more. But you can't argue about Tarja has the more operatic voice and Floor has the more powerful voice.
I've lost my parents and grandparents.
They'd lived hard lives.
Thing song always remind me of them.
A wish in the night, that someday somewhere...
they are happy now, relieved.
I listen to this song, whenever I think of them.
guy, R.I.P I hope you have a bright and wonderful future
I don't care whether it is Taja, Anette or Floor. I love Nightwish. That's all!
+Thaw Tar
You are wise. ;)
Likewise. I wish every fan was like that.
rhcpgirl86
It would be a wonderful world. :)
+Thaw Tar Yes man! Once Nightwish, ever Nightwish!!
+Thaw Tar I agree. I love each of their voices and I just love Nightwish music styles. It's pointless to have a "who has the best singing voice" debate of the 3. Why are people so ignorant?
Floor: body of a female gladiator, face of an angel and voice of a mermaid.
I couldn't have said it better. She's addictive.
more like the voice of a siren
and a husband with a SABATON 🤘🤘
The body of a Valkyrie, the face of Aphrodite, and the Voice of Galadriel
voice of a mermaid? hahahahaha. You mean a SIREN XD
This was the first song I've ever heard from Nightwish, wich made me fall in love with the band and Symphonic Metal
This is a very good song. But it feels more like a pop-rock song in a masterful metal arrangement than a pure symphonic metal. Try their earlier albums - like Oceanborn - to compare.
@@michaelgrof8441 Nightwish as a band has existed so long that each era has its own unique sound as they evolved and changed over time. Tuomas never stopped experimenting and it shows album to album. Oceanborn is one of my favorites, but I also enjoy the more pop-prog sounding later albums too.
People can enjoy both, it still falls under the category, because Floor sings opera. I love Annett so maybe I'm not the right person to be commenting lol but people did Annett dirty. The albums she took part in are some of the most beautiful albums. Just let people enjoy the music. Sometimes not everyone wants to compare things.@@michaelgrof8441
Hey. I just had to share. Earlier this month my mom passed away. In her life, she literally worked until her body broke and was in unimaginable pain for the past 3-5 years. Even though I had seen this video hundreds of times, this time it hit me. The images of these tired old people finally getting to put away the burdens of their lives away and being able to make merry hit me and I literally cried for the first time since this happened. I know none of the guys from Nightwish are likely to see my random shit posting but still, thank you.
I'm sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤
Yeah, I also do "thank you" to artists which music came as a selvetion in dark times, even though I know that they will never know. But I want to believe that on some level they are, as we all are, touched by the feeling we share with them and their music. It is great that you menaged to find a valve for your sadness spring... it takes time and patience and being honest with your emotions, but it is the normal and fulfilling way of greaving, if this makes sense... Sending good thoughts ❤
I'm sorry for your loss. Hags your❤
Upřímně, mně, to, mrzí
Držte, se, soucit mám, vzpominejte, na, dobré, mějte se hezky, přeji hezký den
This is a good SINGLE. A lot of people here didn't understand the purpose of a SINGLE. The song has to be short, easy-listening and, in the case of Nightwish, meant to give us some kind of preview of what the album will be. When I see "too weak", "too poppy" it makes me laugh. Heavy guitar is still there, can you tell me what is not "metal" in this song? 'Cause I can't see it... IMO this single is in the same path previous Nightwish singles' took. Ever Dream, Nemo, Bye Bye Beautiful, Storytime... In their structure, they are kind of similar, so stop complaining and wait for the album to come... This song is beautiful and it's what I expect from Nigthwish. Heavy and melodic. Sick of all these "That was better then before"... EVOLVE!
those singles you named are far heavier and more metal than Elan, for sure. i have to say elan is bit too slow, too quiet
mramo11
the first single of dark passion play was eva and was much more slower than this
mramo11 Then what about Deep Silent Complete, the single from Wishmaster? What about Eva from Dark Passion Play? Even The Carpenter is not that heavy...
mramo11 Track #2 of the single is a nudge towards Once in a heavy way, go have a listen.
Thanks! Completely agree with you!
I feel blessed to be a Nightwish fan, doesn't matter it's Tarja, Annette or Floor they are perfect for Nightwish music.
Мне все таки эпоха Тарьи ближе , по вокалу и музыке …
You are the best kind of fan. I don't have the privilege to be so open-minded, as I am somewhat biased towards Annette, because the first Nightwish song I heard was Amaranth and my favourite album is Imaginaerum. Stay like this. Cheers
@@BloodthirstyAcademic thanks
I honestly had forgotten how beautiful, joyous, and loving of life at all stages this song is. The look of wonder on the elderly faces as they meet each member of the band, the lyrics, Floor's joyful singing, and then the end where they're celebrating, still loving life and just how *beautiful* that is...
The persons presented in this video, are finnish highly appreciated actresses & actors, with a very distinquished careers. Thou, partly deceased nowadays. R.I.P. Antti L.
The voice of that vocalist is absolutely incredible! This song is a masterpiece, the best song I've ever heard
That vocalist is none other than Floor Jansen, who is very well-known among us Americans
there's no doubt
_Lyrics_
Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk
In tongues from the time before man
Listen to a daffodil tell her tale
Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn
The meadows of heaven await harvest
The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched
The elsewhere creatures yet unseen
Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave
Come, taste the wine
Raise the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Come, surf the clouds
Race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea
The answer to the riddle before your eyes
Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies
Returning swans and sedulous mice
Writing's on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look
Building a sandcastle close to the shore
A house of cards from a worn-out deck
A home from the fellowship, poise and calm
Write a lyric for the song only you can understand
Come, taste the wine
Raise the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Come, surf the clouds
Race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea
Riding hard every shooting star
Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox
Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep
Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come!
Taste the wine
Raise the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time
Ooh, come, surf the clouds
Race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone
Meet me where the cliff greets the sea, come!
@JediNxf7 I just copy paste it from Google tbh 😆
They always write lyrics for a song that only they can understand :))
@@hihiglug I felt the satisfaction with you 😆🙌
@JediNxf7 nope he actually got all the lyrics right go look up the lyrics and you'll see
@JediNxf7 go on their website
One of the most beautiful songs i've never heard! Simply a masterpiece
Ever*
@@anenlightenedmisfit6262 you don't actually know if he heard the song or not so stfu
True, I have another one favorite song by Nightwish!
This song is so beautiful. it still brings tears to my eyes when I haven't heard it in a while. 💗
In the song, there seem to be some power to wake something up in my heart from busy and normal days.
A lot of Nightwish songs since Floor joined do this to me, especially Endless Forms Most Beautiful & Shutter Before the Beautiful.
😂虽然不会流泪不过我梦见了那瀑布了
@@freckyleuang5834 🤔我也是从醉酒中被叫醒
@@MugenHeadNinja i
3:50 There's something about seeing such a deep man like Tuomas smiling, that just brings a big grin to my face. That's just how you know it's truly a joyous moment.
Cuz he knows he's making masterpiece after masterpiece 👌
He's a musical genius and has absolutely NO TIME for BS. So when he DOES show emotion, its genuine. You can see it in his eyes, you can feel it in his music, you can experience it in their concerts.
Just beautiful. This group was just recommended to me. What a magnificent discovery.
*****
Lucky you! Now you get to listen to all the other Nightwish albums for the first time. I envy you. ;)
***** ok, two things first I love you and second I would also recommend you to listen to Lacrimosa I guess it's more your style... I don't know you should listen to it.
Was introduced a half a year ago. I'm so obsessed
Samntay Bennett
Yep......I know what you mean!......lol
***** im so glad i found them
I like how with each singer they've had they add their own unique thing to the songs. Each one beautiful in its own way.
Lily Ali that's true. And Floor can perform the songs perfectly from her fellow predecessors
I'm glad there are people who think of it this way instead of comparing them to each other all the time 😊
Yeah I agree, Floor is the perfect mix of them really. She can match Tarja's range but has more grit in her voice.
@Lily Ali so very true
I agree, however, I would die to hear one more song in that power metal with operatic vocals style that defined Nightwish's early days. With Floor on vocals of course :)
I got my cochlear implant turned on today after losing my hearing a few months ago. This was the first song I listened to after leaving my appointment. I'm not going to lie, it doesn't sound great yet, but hopefully once my brain gets used to the new sound, I'll be able to enjoy some Nightwish again.
Also, thanks Nightwish for the subtitles. A lot of bands don't subtitle their music videos, so thanks for remembering your deaf fans. Xx
As a person with a cochlear implant for 16 years and born deaf I'm so curious how much different is that for you? How much difference is between "natural" sound and artificial sound? I always have been wondering about that how it is like.
@@AleksNeve Hi, fellow deaf Nightwish fan! I've only had my implant for a week so what I can hear with it might change over time.
Basically, it sounds exactly like one of those voice changer toys that children have. Just everything is very high pitched, echoey, and robotic. Speech is pretty clear through it though and I can already hear so much more than I could with my hearing aids.
If you're interested, I'll be putting updates on my channel about my experience getting a cochlear implant.
Nelle xx
@@nellefindlay Yeah I hear they make everything sound a bit "robotic" and you might need to go tweak them a couple times until it sounds to your liking.
One of the most melodic song I've ever heard. The background chorus, the piano, the flute.... Everyth8ng comes alk g together beautifully. Amazing, amazing song.
It's a penny whistle but sentiment still stands bro ❤
Floor is this kind of singer who even if you are at the bottom, her voice can take you high up in the heven. Love Nightwish and Floor 🥰🤩💜💜
Alpenglow!
*heaven but yea i agree
i agree,but i still missing Marco
Almost all the song is good, except for the part when she sais: "have a laugh at the orthodox". What's her problem?! 😡
@@alinamagda2547 ....surf the clouds.... ya problem.....
Greetings from Finland!! :) Those who are acting in this video are famous Finnish actors. I dont know the bartenders name but the first one is Antti Litja who comes with "train". The cleaner in a floor is Seela Sella.(Im an actor and actually I'v acting with her.) Then comes Eva Litmanen, the washer lady. The Diver is Ismo Kallio. He passed away in 2019. The the guy with a shovel is Vesa Vierikko. Professor of acting in a Finnish Theatre Academy.
Just some information if someone wants to know.
Peace and love!!!!
Thanks
Interesting. I was indeed wondering about it. Now that you mention it, I asked my Finnish wife, and she confirmed it, she recognized almost all of them too.
The bartender is Pekka Huotari
thank you for the info
Wow... Professor of Acting. Impressive
12,000 people can't fathom the majesty of Emppu's rock n roll poses.
there are just two options:
1) these people are hardcore Tarja or Anette fans that dislike everything with Floor
2) these people haven't even listened to it in it's whole beauty
I used to listen to this song with my newborn 8 years ago, now I'm still listening with my 2nd child ❤
I named my son, Elan, after watching this. I love this song.
Great name!! All the best for you!
@@artosalonen3775 Thanks
you named ur son Elan ......well done , play this song to him , Elan ....what an awesome name to call ur son
That’s so sweet
@@metalgodz69 Thank you :) I will definitely do that
I discoverd Nightwish in a Dutch television program where the lead singer, Floor Jansen, was invited. There I liked her voice and charisma, I was curious to see who was Nightwish. And now I am addicted.
Better now then never.... Enjoy... One advice always listen to floor live.
Same
On the opposite, i discovered "beste zangers" because of Floor (i usually dislike shows like that).
Welcome to the Nightwish family!
@@otronombre4403 I don't know if you were responding to me. I'm not a member of a "family" or a cult... i just like to listen to Nightwish ;)
I love the way Floor smiles while she sings...gorgeous...she truly is a Nightwish Nymph...
Watch when she sing ADAGIO her own CZcams channel. She look so beautiful.
Tuomas Holopainen is a lyrical genius. Though my interpretation of the song may be different from his, this is hands down one of his best! The world is a far better place with him in it.
Wasn't the biggest fan of After Forever, and when I heard Nightwish and picked up Floor Jansen, I kept finding one excuse after another to put off listening to their new album, until tonight. Dammit, why do I do this to myself? This was great!
+RicoLen1
You should search CZcams for the 2013 Wacken show as well. It was phenomenal!
+Elämän Vettä Still following me, I see. Also, +1 to this.
Floor singing Ghost Love Score and Song of Myself at Wacken will blow your mind, by the way. Be prepared.
+RicoLen1 hate to say it to anette fans but Floor is just SOOO much better, if cant have Tarja, Floor is best second pick.
I wasn't a big Anette fan either really. I preferred Tarja, but I never disliked Anette at all either. Escapist is one of my very favorite Nightwish songs, and I think it's a song Tarja wouldn't have been able to do as well as Anette. (I know, blasphemy right?)
I can't agree with all of you, I still consider it's getting worse and worse, but not that much. Yeah, Tarja's voice was something (Though I've never been a huuuuge fan of Nightwish and I just don't like Tarja's solo project), Anette would certainly not have been able to sing as Tarja did, but she didn't try. She was singing her own style on a Nightwish instru'. That was still fine, but I kind of missed the little plus Tarja's voice was giving. And as far as Floor's concerned... I don't know, I hear the new songs as mere symphonic metal songs, just as I could hear a song from Within Temptation or Sirenia (If you're actually a huge fan of either these bands, my deepest apologies, I can't stick with them that much).
That's pretty much it. I think Nightwish has lost step by step what made this band so unique, to become something more usual. I'm sure many persons used to listen symphonic metal will be fine with this (but the pro-Tarja haters, of course), but I'm kind of done with this band.
Is it true that in her spare time, Floor Jansen transports dead Vikings to Valhalla?
I was alluding to her combination of beauty and stature. Nothing more.
George Erdner
Yes....yes it's true. ;)
Elämän Vettä she scares me ... in a good way :D
Dave Mason
Gotcha ;)
***** Not again! Why does this keep happening? Everyone thinks I'm a professional yodeller cause my voice keeps changing.
This song shows what Tuomas want to see on ppl when They hear his songs. To bring happiness for young and old. To bring joy and make everyone's wishes come true. All metal don't have to be rough or hardcore. It can be about a magic tale and happiness. Showing meaning of life and to enjoy that we love.
I know, I find Tuomas's vision of metal to be refreshing. I enjoy the wide range of Nightwish, there seems to be a song for every mood.
This is just pure gold. Nightwish spiced up with Finland's most famous and beloved actors and actresses. For older Finns, this video is a journey into their own and the actors' past. Makes me cry each time when I watch this. Thank you. Kiitos.
So are all the old people in the video famous Finnish actors?
@@bigdumbfatcat2869 Yes.
Woww..never heard of it..😮😮.. love this song
That owl in the video
Its beautiful , but sadly its one of the most famous illuminati signs :(
yeah, i know..
+Alaa Obaid who cares ? just enjoy the song
Alaa Obaid wtf guys...you still think illuminati is the real thing
Black Sabbath wtf man , you think its fake ?!
Floor's voice is absolutely breath-taking! I'm totally mesmerised ..
i agree but tarja is number 1 forever
@@skull6106 No. Floor made the band complete... until Marko left.
I simply love Marco's voice, it touches my soul every time again
It sucks that he's no longer with the band now. The only 2 original members are the lead guitarist and keyboardist. I loved their original drummer. Dude was amazing to watch.
@@matthewbarnard9067 Marko grew tired of industry. He enjoyed working with Nightwish but just grew up tired of all bullshit in industry. Jukka left because of chronic insomnia
@@matthewbarnard9067 True, their original drummer was awesome!
Fun fact, this is actually the only studio version of any nightwish song I like just as much as the lives. Amazing group regardless but live performances are where they truly shine 😍 always gives me tingles listening to these extraordinary musicians
Fun fact?
@@jameshughes525that's what I said isn't it. It's a fact, and it was fun for me to tell so it's a fun fact 😂🤣
What about endless forms most beautiful
I really love how Nightwish has incorporated folk elements into their music more and more
In the beginning they wanted to be more of a folk band, but then when Tarja came back from her classic studies Tuomas thought her voice was now way too powerful for that and then he tried something different.
The first album, "Angels fall first", has also still quite a lot folky stuff on it.
Who knows, maybe Tuomas also one day does what Ritchie Blackmoore did with Blackmores Night and goes back to full folk and medieval stuff.
Me too. I'm not even all that big into folk elements in songs, but Nightwish nails it!!!
Can i just say this video is amazing? I love the old feel of the place shes singing in, and how everyone joins up at the end. LOVE you guys!!
Yes, you can :D
those are all the people that died and once they did, they were taken to a old bar type joint where nightwish is there to greet them. its a lovely idea.
Floor Jansen is the best!!!!!!
Hahahaha... an old uneducated troll is coming... Hello Silver Spike, it's so long I don't see you...
It's really nice indeed
God this is 7 years ago and it's still beautiful
Yes)
And i remember the day when this song was released :/ i can't believe how fast time pass.
My favourite metal band. This song is a piece of Art. A Masterpiece!!
Hey all.. I saw Nightwish live yesterday.. and Floor was just amazing.
+Irvin Kubat
FLoor is really great live!
+Irvin Kubat
Hey!......I'm so happy for you!
I hope you see them again soon!...
HMH Amsterdam? Me too! :D
+Sylvia Frick Same here. Legendary show. Never thought they'd play the entire version of The Greatest Show On Earth ^_^
+darksteelfuzzy Yeah it was awesome :)
this song is better than anything that's won a US Grammy award in the last 15 years
@JediNxf7 nope, you're right, we can go back further
@JediNxf7 saying butt hurt as a point in an argument makes you look incredibly immature. Also "racist continent", how is it racist exactly?
@JediNxf7 Is this coming from someone from the land of Jim Crow?
@JediNxf7 well your view is completely different from actual Europeans, at least our leaders don't deny climate change
Their's no souls in Hollywood!
this nightwish song really hits me because she's meaning sometimes you want to escape reality and her voice can make people shed a few tears
Найтвиш - офигенная команда. Тарья, Анет, Флор.. Все они прекрасны.
❤️ " вот тебе моя кровь, видишь, тебе её я дарю - вот моя любовь...."
I like it, it might not be huge and epic, but it sounds beautiful and honestly it's very easy to listen to.
I'm sure there will be huge songs throughout the album, which is good, but I really like this softer song.
Also making a 24 minute long clip would break their budget.
Yeah Chris, I heard the final track is an epic 25 minute track.
Chris Lagann The alternative version have more epic sound. Both, album version and alternative, are great! Sagan as well! :)
Alexander Kolev I can't decide which I enjoy more... the album track or the alternative... it will probably depend on my mood. Either way, I find myself liking the song more and more. It is no Ghost Love Score, nothing compares to that song, but I am beyond excited for the full album. Nightwish will always be my favorite band
This is such a beautiful song. A real Nightwish song.
This was one of the First songs that I listened to when I discovered Nightwish. Today they are my favorite band and there are no words that I can say to express the magic and fun they bring to life. I can however say that you all rock and I cannot wait to see your next project. Cheers!!!
I just found out that I’m going to be a father again and my first response, after kissing and hugging my wife, was to put on this happy celebration to life.
I just love that Marko and Emmpu look like they're having a good time jamming with their buddies.
1. I hope this is what Heaven is like, a bunch of friends in a bar with Nightwish music going.
2. Her stylist is on point.
This song always makes me cry, I don't know why.
And imagine that this is the lullaby Floor sings to Freja to sleep... ow God, what a dream!
If only she'd appreciate it. She's a very particular goddess after all. But worthy? most definitely! Imo
I am sitting here binge watching Nightwish videos after learning of Marko's announcement to leave the band and public life this morning. I am torn between sadness and a feeling of hope. Sad that Marko is departing the vessel that is Nightwish, but hope for Marko's health and what his future will bring.
it is indeed a sad news just like jukka as well...😭
AMEN
I felt the same way when Yui left BABYMETAL.
It wasn't implied that it is forever. However, taking care of your mental health is important.
Good riddance.
You can see that Floor really enjoys singing the song. Its so lovely, She is an angel.
Yes indeed. Isn't she lovely, isn't she wonderful?
HumaThomsen that is one of the reason I like this the music is the other.
Want to Mary her 😍
HumaThomsen but I prefer Tarja she is nothing compared to her lol Jk people
a Dutch godess
incredible song.. she's a greater singer of all times..
Have you heard all the singers throughout all times? 🙄
@@deaddoll1361 of the ones recorded, we can easely say she is the best and only one capable to sing absolutly any kind of music
C'mon dude
Not even in the top 100. You haven't listened to many singers.
the scene where an old man in an empty swimming pool teared me up 😢
"Even at the age of 70, he was finally ready to conquer his biggest fear in life, swimming."
Floor's voice is beautiful.
too light( I feel upset... no deepness, but yes, its beautiful
MORE better than Anette's (pop-)voice - IMO.
Алиса 2Ч Floor's voice has a LOT of depth. This just wasn't the best song for her, and that's why I think tuomas should let floor help him with the songwriting. She wrote amazing songs when she was in after forever.
I believe this is what I will show my children and grandchildren.
Quanto mais você ouve, mais você quer ouvir novamente. A voz insuperável e divina da Semideusa Floor Jansen nessa harmonia perfeita criada pelo mestre Tuomas. Obra prima❤❤
Amazing song, Nightwish is the best music metal band ever!
I don't really agree. They have nice gothic metal but I still think there are other metal bands that beat them but for gothic sure
This is Nordic folk rock , an age and a universe away from pop .
This music will live forever . It has heart and meaning . God bless Nightwish !
@Devastator No not Celtic but similar. They are Dutch, Finnish,and swedish . Same hemispherical region and some cultural similarities. But their music is from them in their hearts and minds.
@Mikko I'm not Swedish. I'm French Canadian and Sioux.
@Mikko I assume so, Its what I read about them.
@Mikko ah I see , well then I stand corrected . Never the less they are a group that is uniquely superb and fantastic.
"Write a lyric for the song only you can understand" - every nightwish song
Alaa Obaid Growing up, almost song I heard was like that.
Now I see :) This is great :)
you are so damn right
Alaa Obaid 8 libros
Their lyrics are for the listener's interpretation, theyre ambiguous, vague and mysterious on purpose, because theyre not mean to promote an ideology or pass a message to the listener but to make you think and feel and create an atmosphere where you can be yourself and hear your own personal interpretation of the songs. That is why the band doesn't talk about the lyrics too much, Tuomas said this on interview
So much positive energy! This kind of music helps you go through hardships of life but also when you feel good this amplifies it! Amazing! Easily my favorite song from Nightwish!
don't know why this song always make me smile, such old memories come back again to me
I just love everything about this song. the ear infecting intro that introduces the fantasy edge of this song, the surprisingly calm verses and spectacular choruses. this song alone made me a fan of this band and gothic metal as a whole. This is easily the best song out of their catalog I've listened to. Love it
Послушай песни этой группы, когда была вокалисткой Тарья. Ты обалдеешь! )))
Hedwig's not dead, she's just hanging out with Nightwish
😂 😂 😂
:') that makes me smile
Nice thought
Has been since oceanborn
I don't know if to cry or cry :'(
What a great song. Makes me remember the good old days, and still brings hope for the future :)
no widzisz !
floor has an incredible relaxing and calm voice, i really love it
I'm from the Netherlands and never heard of her until she joined a Dutch progam. (search for 'beste zangers' and watch Floor singing different songs). How on earth did I not know our best artist? She is AMAZING. ❤️🇳🇱
Ik heb op exact dezelfde manier Floor ontdekt. Wat een topzangeres
Zoek ook eens naar masters of destiny van Delain waar Charlotte wessels in zingt, en bijv. naar mercy mirror van within temptation (Sharon den Adel) en zo heeft Nederland nog meer zangeressen die in Nederland niet bekend zijn
Watched that show just bcuz she joined xD
And welcome to the light young one
Enjoyable show, thanks :) I don't know Dutch but it has English subtitles.
@@marwanhoteit5666 same lol
This song never fails to put me in a good mood
+William Lockhart, as a Floor fan please join this Floor Fans community, friend...
plus.google.com/u/0/communities/105745014300411913242?cfem=1
For sure. Sorry for being so delayed.
me to this song is pretty heart warming
Look at the end when Empuu teh guitar player puts his 3000 dollar ESP around the shoulders of one of teh extras.
I bet they worked all day. Maybe more than that to get some of these shots visually its a lot of detail in their music videos thats really cool. It's not super expensive production but its really high quality still.
It’s hard to understand how humans can make such beautiful songs or write such beautiful lyrics
Whenever I listen to nightwish it takes me back to a better time when I was actually relatively happy
I hope you find your happiness again 😊
Same.. hope we will find happiness again
A simple rule regarding Nightwish: As long as I like what I hear, I will remain one of their biggest fans.
Well said. That's pretty much the rule for all music and the only honest measurement.
im crying their music is so beautiful i just cant.
👍
The background vocals in the chorus really make this song. And of course Floor lays down a prrrfect vocal track, as usual
I've always loved Nightwish.
Great song 🤘💪 alleluja from Slovakia 🇸🇰
I cannot wait to see them in Montreal in August!!!
Work stopped me from going. I am not happy. It should be an amazing festival and there are a lot of bands I was looking forward to seeing.
+Dave Mason yeah I'm sure it will be good. just quit lol
Believe me, I really did consider it.
+Стас Буланов where are you from?
Same! Heavy MTL is going to be awesome! :D
All this complaining makes me not want to scroll down on Nightwish videos anymore. :D LOVE this song! Beautiful!
You are right! Great song indeed, very beautiful.
Some of the fans are still stuck in the year 2000, when Nightwish made faster music.
my thoughts exactly about scrolling down
the comments section of the band's video just make me sicker by the day and I'm stuck in bed because of a bad flu which is saying something...
The worst comments are the ones who criticise Floor whilst clearly having never heard her other bands before.
Tarja, Anette and Floor
all three beautiful and talented singers
Una cerveza y esta canción... Momentos impagables...
Que sean dos cervezas
replay replay replay... Casting is awesome! who are all these people? Epic faces, great
The bartneder is awesome in the last scenes! He is like an old metal fan, we all are going to be like him in the future ;) But yeah, all cast did splendid job.
Those people are respectedl legendary oldschool actors from Finnish cinema/theatre. It is great that Nightwish took all those epic people on their video!
Sorry guys but the video sucks is not a first single pre album video, i love the song but the video sucks
Alberto Caro I know that opinions are like asses - everybody has one, but why it sucks, if I may ask??
ok look this is the first single of a new album with a new singer and is just bad, make no sense and look like something that a new band with no money will do
Nightwish has the singer that they always needed. Hope she stays and never goes.
Amy Hodges kiss
Nope. I hope she leaves and...
MANUELA KRALLER or
DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN replaces her :)
I don't get it. I don't get all that hype about Floor. I couldn't find anything I can catch myself to in EFMB. Everything seemed to me like "chew-and-spit-Tarja-era-like-album" but without the proper opera vocals it just sounds like a power metal cliché. NOTHING original there (I could stand and even like Anette's period because it had some very nice tracks like Ghost River; Master Passion Greed, Bye Bye Beautiful; Slow, Love, Slow; Seven Days to the Wolves, Eva, Song of Myself) (nothing against power metal though).
I haven't listened to After Forever yet (don't know when this is going to happen though - in may be 5-6 years will be my next symphonic metal series) but I on that purpose heard the first album's first tracks... And there... Surprise! She actually sings decent opera! Where is this thing now??? If I can ask Tuomas for bad songwriting or even her?
And where are the growls she can sing? This voice and what she's capable of - this is the perfect prerequisite for great variability... And what do we get? That generic meh.
I think Nigthwish is ABSOLUTELY waisting Floor's potential as a singer.
And another thing to note - the highest note she hit on that stupid album was like E5 or F5. Once. In one song (I forgot which one though) While, in ReVamp, she used to hit G5 on a songly basis. So, even only at the CLEAN vocals she is singing here, she is NOT at her full potential.
The only thing I have as hope is the next album in... 2020 said Tuomas? (And note this - 2 albums in the span of 9 years - 2011 Imaginaerium, then 4 years until EFMB and 5 years until one that is yet to be released, while they used to release an album for every 2, 3 or worst case, 4 years - which literally, combined with what EFMB is, SHOUTS to me that Tuomas seems to have lost inspiration). I hope it will be better because I'd officially get the band out of my "to-trace" list and won't care for the following album after 2020 unless the community starts shouting that it is a change.
@@user-ii6gm4vj5b Floor´s voice range is soprano like Tarja. She would sing like Tarja but Tuomas didn´t want Floor to imitate her. Floors classical singing is just.. wonderful. That´s all heavy music fan can say.
Dude, I liked the other two singers as well. However from what I have researched, Floor was there all along. through Tara and Annette. She only took the stage originally when Annette walked out on the band. Then she took the stage because the show must go on. People loved her. Hell, I fell in love with that voice. Nightwish needed someone that was willing to stay committed to what she was doing and Floor says that she would according to an article I saw. I hope she does stay. A singer that stays is far better than to cheap sluts that over estimate their self worth.
@@user-ii6gm4vj5b You know they are all friends
That old lady at 2:19 has a look of a granny who just ate her grandson`s "special cookies" and is currently wondering if those elves in the kitchen are real and if they have always been there....
Beautiful song, even after so many years it brings me to tears :)
My life sucks. Floor and Nightwish give me true joy. It's life saving.
3:33 "...have a laugh..." (and the gesture); a magnificent moment!
She doesn't just sing with her voice.
This song is so magic, it gives me peace.
Floor is the perfect match to Marko's voice, as always Marko is perfect
When the title of your song means " energy" it's super powerful! Floor Jansen is amazing in her vocals in This masterpiece!
9 years ago! Seriously? Still an absolute killer of a tune.
Raise a hand, everyone who get shivers for that Floor impression at 3:33
I don't think I've ever been in love, but I imagine that's the closest to how it feels.
It is truly amazing
Yup...
I lost count of how many times I've watched this scene
floor is beautyful and that's a fact
Floor has never looked more beautiful, and she sounds amazing as usual.
I am 43years old finnish man. I can honestly say that most of the times i cant remember when i had cried, like watery eyes that is result of emotions, feelings, memories etc in my brain. Sadly i can add one milestone when i allways remembered when i cried, that was when my, close to me and dear dad suddenly passed away from bloodstroke in his brains. He was 73. When i heard that, i remember the shock etc, no tears. In funeral, ofc i was carrying coffin on the heart side, like oldest son have to do. Bo tears. After funeral day, me and my sister were taking couple drinks my late dad apartment. I had all feelings for that situation, i think, but no tears, until i just before going sleep was going to smoke last cigarette on the balkony. Walking there, near of balkonys door, i just suddendly see picture of my dad, with casual sports/comfort clothes on, standing hand in pockets, and having that funny, peacuful smile he had, i collapse in that second, and tears start to flow, my sister who was in kitchen, scared that subben burst of scream and cry..her and mine children was sleeping in one room, i dont know they woke up or not.
My point is, what this band do, that when i follow story, lyrics, visuals..everything..i often have to pause, that i dont start to cry.
Two things made me cry last years, my dads death and nightwish🤔😅.
Have to remember that i love my two children more than myself, but they also hasnt been able to make me weeping. At least not last couple years. Still, i say again, all the feelings, pride, worry etc that father must have, i definetily had.
I am not saying, that this kind of trait is good or bad, its neutral and useless theme for deeper analyze, i think. But finnish culture is very stoic and cold, or it can be seen like that by outsiders standards. Problem that i dont cry easily, i feel like at least, is just some technical thing, tears just dont come. I can harden myself also convenient way, but it is fact that i am quite emotional person, and that makes it more interesting for me...
Sorry, just have to share in this nightside hours...
This band do something correct. Allways appreciated, no matter genre, if somebody deliver with quality that, what and how they try to deliver.
I am fan of metal music, and liked to listen this band from 2000-->...only last couple months its gone this deep, strange but enjoyable level...
This song is so beautiful. We are all on our own journeys brothers and sisters. Enjoy life, eat great food, drink good drinks, listen to amazing music and live the ride. We are all spirits inside.
+Doctor Butcher
Well said!
Thank you for the kind words :)
That voice, is perfect, I've never heard a voice that is soft and powerful at the same time.
maybe never listened tarja turunen
tarja was a naristic twat.. better off with a human
Amy Lee maybe?
Joornn13 nah. Amy Lee is shrill and whiny.
Tarja's voice was very powerful. But tarja's voice wasnt soft and isnt soft now.
I am unable to listen to Nightwish in the background. I realize that I am sitting here, not doing what i set out to do, and just listening to the music. This is one of the few bands that I discovered as a teen, and still love to this day, 15 years later
I just discovered today. If you know amazing bands and songs like this please recommend me.
My first exposure to Nightwish was also as a teen, 15 years ago. But I didn't keep track of the band, being content with Once and Oceanborn. For some reason, I decided to take a look at their new stuff yesterday, and I'm so glad I did. I've probably listened to Alpenglow about 10-15 times already. Their new stuff isn't the same as the Tarja era, but it's still incredible.
@@parasstone8414 Pretty much the entire "Once" album is good. The album this song is on is good, with Alpenglow being my favorite. I also like the the "Oceanborn" "Imaginaerium" and "Wishmaster" albums.
It still blows me away how this album was the most NIghtwish album they've ever made and it all began with Floor joining up. Not to detract from the rest of the singers, who are also phenomenal, but, this has to be what Nightwish had always wanted to sound like.
Beautiful song and Floor is really amazing! Thank you Nightwish! :-) ... and Jukka, we wish you all the best!!!
Yeaaahh... Floor is just incredible!!! I'm waiting patiently for the whole "Endless Forms Most Beautiful"!
Oh maaan i really miss that Pirate of a man. Jukka is just the right combination of unique athmospheric Nightwishy drumming and a little bit of portnoy here and there. Absolutely love him. So sad he's not going to be on this tour. Best of whishes get well soon enough. No offense to the new guy though he did fine, although this song is not the best place to show off a new drummer I'm gonna wait and see before I even make an efford to remember his name.
tharrock337 Yes, the loss of Jukka is really, really sad, but the most important thing on earth is health and I wish him all the best to beat his insomnia! Nevertheless, Kai is an awesome drummer and I am sure, he will be perfect in this band! :-)
MoonSun
Insomnia?? Is that some kind of a sleeping disorder?? Damn, I didnt know it can be so serious that he quit drumming because of that... Best wishes to Jukka, get well, brother :)
Marko Becić I hope he gets better soon. I had horrible insomnia when I was younger. Stayed up for days at a time and it really starts messing with you.
Get well soon Jukka!!
The smille of Floor is amazing!
Indeed
Many give their interpretations of the song, so I think I will share my small analysis too. I think this song is a call to do and create if you want and push forward no matter what.
Élan - the word came from French and means a combination of style, enthusiasm and energetic confidence.
Verse 1
"Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk" - It's time to wake up and listen to the "spring". It can be a literal call to look into the nature but metaphorically spring can mean a start of something that will bloom later.
"In tongues from the time before man" - The nature has its own unique tongue that cannot be characterized by human standards.
"Listen to a daffodil tell her tale" - Throughout the song there are lot of references to the nature, which can be treated metaphorically or literally in a way of finding inspiration in the nature.
"Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn" - Welcome other ideas, remember to search for your own answers and find something that was not discovered before you. (Or just enjoy your time with other people and appreciate the nature in search of the inspiration).
"The meadows of heaven await harvest
The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched
The elsewhere creatures yet unseen" - all three lines basically tell that there is a lot left to explore, create and try.
"Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave" - it's your time now, will you make an attempt to step into the light or continue leaving in a fear of fail without even trying?
Chorus
"Come, taste the wine
Come, surf the clouds" - Do it, get caught by the inspiration and enjoyment of creating.
"Race the blind
They will guide you from the light
Writing noughts till the end of time" - leave the blind people that drag you into the routine and monotonous work, telling you that you won't succeed. They just waste your time and guide you into the "darkness", creating nothing themselves.
"Race the dark
It feeds from the runs undone" - The "darkness" grows from the things that you didn't even try.
"Meet me where the cliff greets the sea" - Land and sea are different environments and that line can mean a meeting of two creators in different fields.
Verse 2
"The answer to the riddle before your eyes" - during the process of creation many people face the problems that they find hard to solve.
"Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies
Returning swans and sedulous mice
Writings on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look" - These lines can be interpreted both as trying to find inspiration to solve the riddle in different sources
and as finding the solution in simple things (the greatest ideas are the simplest).
"Building a sandcastle close to the shore
A house of cards from a worn-out deck
A home from the fellowship, poise and calm
Write a lyric for the song only you can understand" - while creating something for others, find time for something you personally appreciate\while creating something from already existing concepts, don't forget to develop your own ideas.
Verse 3
"Riding hard every shooting star" - get the maximum of every opportunity you take.
"Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox" - start to live, open your mind, don't take seriously the conservators who don't want to develop further.
"Come, drink deep, let the dam of mind seep" - do it, dive deep into the process, break the borders of your mind.
"Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come!" - be enthusiastic about every opportunity, break the groundless stereotypes created by humanity, do it!
"Come!" - Just do it!
to me it's simpler:
life is bullshit.
you're tired of this bullshit.
unrewarding jobs, cleaning up other people's shit, endless labor keeping the system running, they don't even know how hard you're working.
not even a thank you.
...so tired.
So come. Just leave it all behind.
Dance at your own funeral.
here in the afterlife, have a great time.
it's my nightwish.
Yes, I will go, I will jump! Maestro Tuomas is impressive as a producer of masterpieces, a genial composer. Empu, Marko, Jukka, Kai and Troy are tremendous and Floor is fabulous.
I loved Tarja's cold brilliance, but Floor's warm, expansive voice injects humanity into Nightwish.
Tarja is in the Etta James, Aretha Franklin Nina Simone category of singers. At her best, she awed and terrified you at the same time with her delivery - passion and emotion that chillingly seared your soul. Floor is like Anette - comforting to listen to.
@@nafisahmohamed4772
Beautifully expressed.
@@davidadams2395 I think you missed his/her condescending tone. She implies that Floor like Anette are nothing special like Tarja, just easier to listen to.
@@nafisahmohamed4772 I am happy we are all different because I don't agree don't feel the lyrics and looking at Tarja makes me very nervious, how she did jump around the stage, she did not look like a member of the band.
@@gabmir Hi there. Yes, you are right. We have our personal preferences in how we like singers to perform their songs. I like Nightwish-Tarja era live shows since I got and watch their "From Wishes to Eternity" and "End of an Era" in December last year. Tarja is memorably soulful when she sings ballads like Swanheart, Sleeping Sun, Siren etc, and powerfully compelling and edgy when she sings songs like Kinslayer, Planet Hell, Slaying the Dreamer. I really doubt Anette and Floor can put me in a bit of a fear and awe in her renditions of those songs as it should be. I know. We are supposed to have a jolly good time at a rock concert and the current Nightwish lineup delivers that. But, I envy those who saw Nightwish live during their shock and awe first era when they were like Nordic gods and a goddess hectoring, recounting, reminding mortals of human foibles and failures with alternating soulful sorrow and thundering convictions. Regards