Okay, keeping a slender thread of connection back to the first ripsnorter song, Christmas Truce, do you recall the wonderful operatic voice of Floor Jansen on the end credits? (What, you didn't listen that far??!!! I've a mind to send you back...) Her voice is perfect for the symphonic metal sounds of Nightwish.

In today's video, I have selected one of Nightwish's more 'digestible' songs to introduce you to them. They tend to lengthy story-telling, truly operatic/choral/orchestral in scale. This one is relatively short. You get the strong metal sounds but also lots of lyrical, soft, highly operatic periods. Doug is a full-on fan of this Finnish band. I am fond of some of their stuff but am pickier about which tunes. Unlike my reaction to Sabaton, which is to play it again and give me more, more, more, please! Anyway, one of the attractions of this song is likely to be quite apparent, given most of you know my penchant for the night sky... and I DO remember the Shoemaker-Levy 9 versus Jupiter incident and watching the damaged flypast on my four-inch refractor telescope from my backyard in Sydney. (I also saw Halley's comet there... but I am getting distracted here!)

Give it a chance, listen to Doug's exposition, and let me have your feedback below!

PS - This is the final reminder. I put out a call to action on the Christmas Eve Post. Please spread the word, and quickly. The Collection Pot is only open until January 13th.

Thank you.

10 comments:

easyweimaraner11 January 2023 at 13:54
it's a little bit like magic and there are this kind of wonders and feelings we had as a kid...
Arti11 January 2023 at 14:15
Happy New Year Yamini:) It was great to watch Doug do his thing while the operatic piece played side by side. My first 'Nightwish' experience-- I liked what I heard. Cheers.
eileeninmd11 January 2023 at 16:21
Hello,
I enjoyed this song and I googled the lyrics very nice sound! Thanks for sharing. Take care, enjoy your day!
MadSnapper11 January 2023 at 16:31
i jumped around to find the music and some of it I really liked, the operatic part sounds like it belongs ina viking movie
My Mind's Eye11 January 2023 at 18:29
Morning YAM
On a steller sea...I really liked those words.
Hugs Cecilia
My Mind's Eye11 January 2023 at 18:30
stellar not steller
Molly the Airedale11 January 2023 at 20:38
That was very enjoyable. Thank you!
The Adventures of the LLB Gang12 January 2023 at 04:20
I really enjoy Doug breaking things down...and the song is beautiful!
peppylady (Dora)12 January 2023 at 06:11
I haven't yet done anything with music, but I been thinking of doing something with music once I get though all the countries and artist. Painters and such.
Coffee is on and stay safe
♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥13 January 2023 at 02:25
Been a bit busy here, but finally got a chance to listen. Very pleasant music, and the commentary is enjoyable too.