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Nightwish: Showtime, Storytime
Showtime, Storytime is a video release, released as a double Blu-ray from Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Nuclear Blast recorded their live performance at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany on 3 August 2013. Showtime, Storytime is the first Nightwish production to feature Floor Jansen on vocals. She initially replaced previous vocalist Anette Olzon during their North America tour leg, and on 9 October 2013 it was revealed that she would become an official band member, along with Troy Donockley. The running time of the concert is 1 hour and 38 minutes. The album also contains a 120-minute documentary about the first days of Jansen in the band, still as an only live member, and her process of adaptation in the band, called "Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours".
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Plot Summary
Showtime, Storytime is a captivating live concert film documenting Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish's performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany in 2013. It captures the band at a pivotal moment, featuring their then-new vocalist Floor Jansen. The film showcases their elaborate stage show, powerful music, and the energetic connection with their dedicated fanbase.
Critical Reception
Showtime, Storytime was met with overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics alike, lauded for its spectacular production value, Nightwish's strong performance, and the inclusion of Floor Jansen's powerful vocals. It is widely considered one of the definitive live documents of the band.
What Reviewers Say
A visually stunning and sonically powerful live experience.
Features a standout performance from new vocalist Floor Jansen.
Captures the epic scale and energy of a Nightwish concert.
Google audience: Google users consistently praise the incredible energy and visual spectacle of the concert, highlighting Floor Jansen's exceptional vocal performance and the band's tight musicianship. The film is celebrated as a must-watch for any Nightwish fan.
Fun Fact
The Wacken Open Air performance was Floor Jansen's first official concert with Nightwish, solidifying her role as the band's new lead singer following the departure of Anette Olzon.
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