I just bought the Showtime/ Storytime live blu-ray and their newest studio album EFMB.
First of all, I had to go back in time to see what they were like when they first got Floor as their lead singer, so I wanted to see the Showtime/Storytime DVD after I was blown away by the two Vehicle of Spirit concerts.
The Showtime dvd was pretty much just as awesome! It was cool seeing Jakku on drums, as I was only familiar with Kai. ( As you can tell, I'm working my way backwards through the Nightwish catalog)
I think Kai is an amazing drummer, but so is Jakku. He's got a cool stage presence and has a unique approach to the drums. Floor Jansen nailed the songs and I liked the raw energy of her performance on this concert. She is an incredible gifted singer, one of the best out there imo. I thought she looked a lot cooler without the tats and overdone make-up, which by no means takes away from her talent. I hope she is with Nightwish indefinitely!
The Endless Forms Most Beautiful studio album is awesome! I like some of the live versions of those songs even better, especially The Greatest Show on Earth, and Alpenglow. The title track is one of my favorites, it just puts me in a better mood and that upbeat chorus just kicks your ass, and makes you want to rock! Then there's a very nice gem on this album that they didn't play live called Edema Ruh. That song has a lot of depth to it musically and I had to listen to it and the title track three times in a row. So glad those two songs are back to back, placed perfectly in the album.
I forgot to mention the tour documentary from SS was very interesting, especially to see how Floor came into the picture. I wish I was a Nightwish fan at the time, I could have seen her very first show with them in Seattle..
That would have been so cool to witness..