Nightwish: Showtime, Storytime [Blu-ray]

This was the 2012 Wacken headlining band, great performance, and Floor wasn't even officially part of the band (she was after the show!!) I grew up on Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Heart, ZZ Top, Kiss, Dream Theater, Savatage/TSO, Black Sabbath and Ozzy (all of his solo stuff), just to name a few bands. This is my absolutely favorite live band of all time, and this Blue-ray is a MUST own. I also have the DVD of this same concert. Thoumas is the metal Mozart of out time, IMHO, Jukka's drumming is stellar, Emppu's guitar is searing, Marco is a bass master/monster/singer, Troy brings a nice added flute and Uilleann pipe into the mix, for a nice added dimension. Floor's singing is beyond ethereal, bringing goosebumps, tears and Floorgasm's. She is my all time favorite singer, can sing any style. Everyone should experience this concert at least once. I haven't seen them live yet, but will when I get the chance. The other live shows, Vehicle of Spirit, and then Decades Live in Buenos Aires are well worth owning, too. This Blue ray has great clarity, awesome sound. If I could give it six stars, I would.

I'd say this albun is an excellent introduction to Nightwish with Floor Jansen as lead singer. It is how I "discovered" the band. Having seen the performance, I am instantly transported there when I hear the songs on my iPod. One reviewer criticized the performance as headache inducing jumping from one camera angle to another. I disagree. Sure I would have liked the camera to linger longer on Jukka the drummer longer and Floor the lead vocalist but it didn't frustrate me.I'd previously watched the performance on youtube on my laptop but to see it on my 55" tv blew me away. The production is excellent and you really get a feel for the energy on the stage and in the audience.The documentary is only OK. It has some fun stuff. It's weird with Annette having no appearance but I understand why that had to be. I really wanted more on Floor getting the call and joining the band.So, like I lead off with, the Wacken 2013 performance was my introduction to Nightwish and is one I will watch repeapedly. Three times so far.

My wife and I enjoy concerts and we have quite a collection of concert DVDs. Showtime Storytime is one of my favorites. It plays without any issues whatsoever in my run-of-the-mill blue-ray player. Zero problems. The atmosphere at this concert was just one of those perfect moments in time where everything came together just right. This Nightwish lineup, this set list, this audience was just so perfect. All of it. Do yourself a favor and get this while you can, and while you’re at it, pick up the Decade of Delain DVD. That one won’t disappoint either. Both in the symphonic metal genre. I’ll also recommend the Earth Wind and Fire/Chicago, and Def Leppard “And There Will Be. Next Time”. All great shows.

Purchased this blu-ray after discovering this amazing band on UTube. Order was received promptly and as described. The blu-ray played perfectly in my blu-ray player, no problems. The 2 disc package is a great introduction into this super talented band - gives some background history on them transitioning into their current female lead singer. Enjoyed watching the concert in its entirety - how can a band sound so good live? It is now my “go to” music.

This is one of the most epic concerts I have ever seen and this is when Floor officially became a full member of the band deservedly so. What a performance by everyone on and off stage. Great audience of 82 thousand strong. I will enjoy this over and over again.

If you're not yet a fan of the band, and especially if you've never seen them live, it's a great introduction to their energy and style. If you're already a fan, then get ready for a great set recorded during their first tour with Floor Jansen behind the mic. The video and sound quality are excellent; the only complaint I had is how the editing between cameras was so fast paced; in some places the camera view changes around once a second.I've been listening to the digital download of this concert for over a month now and am nowhere near tired of it.

I love this Blu-ray. The picture and sound quality is amazing. The set list covers all of their best songs, and when they get to "Last Ride of the Day" I got goosebumps! It's definitely my favorite concert recording now. Some people complain about the fast camera switches, but I don't really mind that much. The music is what is most important. Such a high energy show of melodic perfection. For any fans of Nightwish, this is, in my opinion, a must have. I just wish I had found out about this band earlier (my first album was Imaginerium).

Nice the camera changes are a bit quick as others have said but still a nice concert.

I've watched several of the songs from this show, more than a few times, online. The performance is very impressive and tight. The whole band just blows you away. Floor Jansen's singing is phenomenal. I decided to get the DVD so I could watch it whenever I wanted. I also bought it so I could show it to friends who don't have online access. The sound quality is excellent, and so is the video editing.

Excellentissime, que dire d'autre ? Un Métal parfois symphonique qui rappelle des sonorités celtiques. Une Chanteuse excellente dont la voix puissante et envoûtante arrive à s'allier parfaitement aux sonorités du groupe. De plus leur joie de jouer est communicative même à travers un Blu Ray. Un excellent concert indispensable pour tout amoureux de Musique. Floor Jansenn vous emportera et vous séduira....

...wer bis hier her gekommen ist besitzt die Bluray sicherlich bereits oder hat sie vermutlich gerade in den Warenkorb gelegt. Nicht jeder mag Metal und wer Metal mag, ist noch lange nicht von Symphonic-Metal begeistert. Doch das hier ist sicherlich ein Filet-Stück in diesem Genre.Durch Zufall habe ich ein paar Videos vom Wacken-Konzert'13 im Herbst 2020 auf YouTube entdeckt, ich kannte Nightwish nur vom Namen her. ...nur kurze Zeit später musste ich die Bluray einfach bestellen. Und jetzt 1,5 Jahre später begeistert mich dieses Konzert immer noch.In Sachen (Symphonic-)Metal sucht dieses Konzert seines gleichen, selbst die späteren Nw-Konzerte halten da nicht mit - ich lasse mich aber gern eines Besseren belehren ;-)Die zum damaligen Zeitpunkt neue Sängerin Floor Jansen singt sich hier vor 80000 Leuten förmlich die Seele aus dem Leib und übernimmt sogar die Background-Vocals. Trotzdem wird die Band nicht in den Hintergrund gedrängt und hat sichtlich Spaß an der Show. Das Publikum macht gut mit, nur der Herr mit dem gelben Hut scheint nicht sehr überzeugt zu sein ;-)Die Setlist ist zu 100% auf Floor abgestimmt und übertrifft m.E. die jeweiligen Studio-Versionen um Längen.Die Tourdoku ist eine nette Beigabe, kann man sich mal anschauen, aber das Konzert macht deutlich mehr Spaß.Zur technischen Einschätzung:Die Tonqualität ist durchgehend gut, wenn auch nicht überragend, kann aber auch an meiner Technik liegen. Das Bild ist für eine Live-Aufnahme völlig OK und auch aus der Nähe betrachtet gut.Fazit für Nightwish-Fans:...kann ich mir sicherlich sparen ;-)Fazit für Nightwish-Neulinge:Symphonic-Metal muss man immer noch nicht mögen, doch diese Scheibe ist meine absolute Empfehlung als Einstieg in diese Musikrichtung. Von hier aus lässt sich auch Nightwish prima in Gegenwart und Vergangenheit erkunden.

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Best symphonic metal band in the world. Best female singer in the world. Need to say no more.