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Ravenheart · 09-17-2006, 07:23 PM

So Tarja is the best singer in the entire universe then?

I highly doubt it/hope not.

-Lari- · 09-17-2006, 09:34 PM

Nightwish is one of my favourite bands. Their last three albums have all been awesome. I think I like the more power metal style Wishmaster the best. Fast double bass drumming, insane solos and catchy choruses. Like Helloween, except with a better looking frontperson.

Anyway, I don't see why anything would change for the new album. Tarja Turunen was not an essential part in songwriting (she actually never did anything) and can be easily replaced. The band doesn't need to find a vocalist that has a background in metal, ie. singing in metal bands. They just need a good female soprano. Tarja wasn't that unique. How many are there in the world? Tens of thousands? So as the songwriting remains the same, I expect the next album to be every bit as strong as Once was.

Also another band I have seen live. I have most their CDs too.

Clayton · 09-18-2006, 12:34 PM

I finally found the time to watch the video-blog, but it's too short to make a judgement. It could also just have been one of the demo cd's that were posted

The Elmeister · 09-25-2006, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowlyEyeFade

I do know that no matter who they choose to be the new lead singer, they'll never be as good as Tarja was. She was just...perfect.

<3
- Nina

Nah I dunno about that, there are some songs which her voice is just too damn harsh for. For example, the verses in White Night Fantasy; that song could have been a lot better with a different vocalist.

However those examples a few an far between, and yes, she did have a damn good voice for operatic metal.

Out of curipsity, did anyone from Evboard send in a demo?

Rock_Chick · 09-28-2006, 08:15 AM

I love NightWish, the lyrics are so beautifully styled.
A great band

Upas Tree · 09-28-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

NIGHTWISH Will Not Choose New Singer Before 2007

Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, which recently entered the studio to begin recording its first album since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen, has posted the following message on its official web site:

"There has been again false news about [the] NIGHTWISH vocalist [position] in some media [outlets] at least in Finland. There has not been any decisions made concerning the vocalist and there will not be any before year 2007. When the band chooses the vocalist, they will inform all [members of the] media about it. Once again: Do not trust any news if it's not found in www.nightwish.com!"

NIGHTWISH fired Turunen via an "open letter," which was given to the singer immediately following their final concert together, which took place on October 21, 2005 at the Hartwall arena in Helsinki, Finland. The Helsinki show was filmed and recorded for the recently released "End of an Era" DVD and CD, which entered the German chart at a No. 3 and has already been certified gold for sales in excess of 25,000 copies. "End of an Era" was also certified gold in Finland the day after its release. In addition to the live footage, the DVD includes a slideshow of pictures from the Hartwall show and a 55-minute documentary, "A Day Before Tomorrow", featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the band in the 15 days prior to the Hartwall Show. The documentary was edited by Timo Halo, who also edited and directed the "From Wishes To Eternity - Deleted Scenes" and "End of Innocence" movies that were released on previous NIGHTWISH DVDs.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

Physconails · 09-29-2006, 04:18 PM

LOL every day that I don't check for updates, they show up.

**Onyrika** · 09-29-2006, 10:25 PM

Did you know that Tuomas owns Britney's 'Oops I did it again' and some BackStreet Boys cds? Now you do, haha:

Quote:

[Translation] Rock Hard: In the Chat Box: Tuomas Holopainen (2006-10) - Interviews

Off stage Tuomas Holopainen is known—at least in the company of strangers — to be unapproachable and shy. However, the Nightwish boss warms up in the ‘Chat Box’ interview, and discusses his first musical performance; his traumatic experience in the Finnish army; and his enthusiasm for boy bands, Disney toys, and moving film scenes.

Tuomas, how and where did you grow up?
I grew up on a farm in the woods of Kitee, a small, Finnish town with 10,000 residents. I still live there. I had a very happy childhood and have especially fond memories of the Christmas seasons. I come from a typical middle-class family. My mother is a teacher, and my father is an engineer. My sister is a doctor, and my brother is a pathologist.

Were you more of a geek/nerd or a punk in school?
I was an absolute model student, always had good grades and graduated with a 9.8 (out of 10). School was never a problem for me; I always had fun learning new things. I was neither an outsider nor a geek. I liked being alone but I also had good friends.

How did you get interested in harder music?
I spent a year in America as an exchange student, and in October 1992, my host family dragged me to a Guns N’Roses and Metallica concert in Kansas City. At the time I listened mostly to pop bands. If a cassette from Gary Moore landed in my stereo, that was some seriously hard music for me at the time. I couldn’t really relate to heavy metal. Needless to say, I wasn’t very excited about going to this concert. Fortunately, my host family convinced me to go. I was enthralled from the very first note that Metallica played. It sounds so cliché, but in this one night, I was transformed into a metal fan. The show from Hetfield & co. was the coolest thing that I had ever seen in my life. The next day I bought the entire catalog of Metallica’s music. I was completely infected. Shortly thereafter, I discovered Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, and Dream Theater.

When was your own first concert?
My first performance was when I was 9 years old at a concert at my music school. I played piano and clarinet. I was also on stage a lot during my high school years. I was a member of a jazz band and our school orchestra, in which I played saxophone and clarinet.

What was the worst performance of your career?
During my time in the Finnish military, which is mandatory, I played in the military orchestra for 9 months. Many of our performances took place during parades. I remember a concert in the middle of winter. We had to stand for an hour in -40 degree (celcius), ice-cold weather. It was a total horror.

What was the worst job that you’ve had?
In the early days of Nightwish, I worked on the side as a substitute teacher. Actually, it was a lot of fun, but one time I had to cover for a teacher who was sick who just happened to teach home economics. The purpose of this course is to teach students how to do everyday things like cooking and cleaning. I found the teaching plan that explained in detail how I was to conduct the lesson. Among other things, my task was to teach 15 year olds how to make spring rolls (egg rolls). It was terrible. It wasn’t one of my most brilliant achievements.

How would you describe the worst date that you’ve had?
During my time as an exchange student in Kansas, the son of my host family fixed me up with one of his female friends. I was 15 years old and still very green behind the ears. The girl, on the other hand, had already gathered a lot of experience when it comes to men. When we went to the drive-in that night to watch a movie, she suddenly started to do some peculiar things. I had no idea what this was about and ran away screaming. It wasn’t an exceptionally great experience, but still, I managed to give my first kiss.

When was the last time you were in a fight?
Fortunately, I’ve never been involved in a fist fight in my life.

Is there anything that you absolutely hate?
I hate spiders; large, faceless crowds; and waking up early. What really gets on my nerves is complaining. I absolutely cannot stand it when people get all worked up over ridiculously small things.

How would you describe yourself to a blind date?
Be on the look-out for a hippy-redneck from Kitee!

What is your worst characteristic?
I’m terribly impatient and want to get things done immediately because I can’t stand to wait.

And what is your best characteristic?
In many respects, I’m a very creative person. Also, I can put myself in other people’s shoes and understand their thoughts and feelings. I can understand why they handle themselves and situations in certain ways. Even when it comes to harsh words and deeds, I understand the motivation behind it and what is driving someone to do it.

When was the last time you cried and for what reason?
Last night I watched “King Kong”. I had to cry during the last scene. This is no exception; when I watch emotionally moving scenes in films, I always cry. The point in “Dancing with Wolves” where the wolf is killed is the saddest scene in all of movie history. When I see it, I can bawl for hours.

Have you ever had to make the choice between a woman and music?
Yes.

What other interests do you have other than music?
I’m a Disney fanatic. This is my passion. I collect everything that has to do with Disney: comics, films, figurines. My room is filled to the ceiling with the stuff. My new house that I’m currently building in Kitee will even have a special Disney room. Aside from that, I spend a lot of money on travel and music.

Where is your favorite vacation destination?
There is nothing more beautiful than wandering through Lapland. I’ve been around the world a few times and love to learn about new cultures, but the best spot on this planet is Lapland. I’ve been there countless times.

What book are you reading at the moment?
The new Stephen King book, “Puls”. (original title: “Cell. A Novel” )

Confess. What is the most embarrassing record in your collection?
“Oops!...I Did It Again” from Britney Spears is in my collection. The single “Stronger” from it is totally great. I also have a CD from the Backstreet Boys. The guys have written a few really good numbers. Often, individual songs interest me more than bands or genres. I have nothing against boy groups, regardless of how corny or commercial they may be, as long as they make good songs. On the other hand, you can forget about Westlife. They have nothing to offer. I’d much rather listen to my Madonna record, which I really don’t consider embarrassing at all.

What would be your first act if you were President of the United States?
I’d change the slogan, “God bless America” to “God bless the world”!

Would you ever pose for Playgirl?
Probably not. I don’t have the body for it.

If you could have a conversation with a famous person, who would it be?
I would like to meet my idol, Hans Zimmer, and talk to him about music. It would also be cool to exchange words with Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci. I’d convince them to work in my next video.

Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
When I was a teenager, a few friends and I played Gläserrücken (Don’t know what it’s called in English. I think it’s like ouiji board, except with a glass). As we were asking the spirit a question, the glass in the middle of the table suddenly started to move very quickly. It was totally creepy. I can well imagine that there’s more between heaven and earth than we know.

Are you religious?
I believe that everything is possible, try in the broadest sense to live according the Commandments, and I think the Bible contains some very interesting principles. However, I would not describe myself as a religious person or a Christian. I’m more of a spiritual person, and my interest in different beliefs stems from a more cultural prospective. I envy people who have very strong belief systems because I, personally, don’t have any.

What is the craziest rumor about you that you’ve ever heard?
In the past it was often speculated that I was gay. The rumor comes from the fact that I’ve never shown my girlfriends to the general public. The big tabloids were naturally hot for an exposure story and reported about my alleged boyfriends. The editors even went so far as to call my parents and offered them money for an interview in which they were to admit that I was gay.

What was your craziest drug trip?
I don’t take drugs, but a few years ago, someone must have slipped something in my drink because I suddenly started to have unbelievable hallucinations. I sat in my hotel room and saw millions of Chinese people who were making these terribly excited crackling/rustling noises. It was almost unbearable. I only started to feel better after I turned off the lights and called my mother.

What song should they play at your funeral?
The original version of “Walking in the Air”.

LithiumKnight · 09-29-2006, 11:20 PM

Nightwish rocks!

gitsiemonster · 09-30-2006, 03:55 AM

i really love nightwish! i just introduced my friend sara to them and she loved it! it's sad that tarja is not a part of the band anymore, they'll never be the same

i think Nemo is my favorite......"i wish i had an angel"

09-18-2006, 12:34 PM	#5533 (permalink)
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Physconails Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 848 Points: 1,142.77 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,142.77 Donate	LOL every day that I don't check for updates, they show up. __________________ Member of the cheese fanclub

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gitsiemonster Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: indiana an hour outside chicago Age: 23 Posts: 117 Points: 652.85 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 652.85 Donate	i really love nightwish! i just introduced my friend sara to them and she loved it! it's sad that tarja is not a part of the band anymore, they'll never be the same i think Nemo is my favorite......"i wish i had an angel" __________________ Evanescence- Oct 17th- Riviera I want to stay in love with my sorrow

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Ravenheart Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Wilds of England Age: 20 Posts: 318 Points: 637.11 Bank: 239.01 Total Points: 876.12 Donate	So Tarja is the best singer in the entire universe then? I highly doubt it/hope not.

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-Lari- n00blet Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18 Points: 406.34 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 406.34 Donate	Nightwish is one of my favourite bands. Their last three albums have all been awesome. I think I like the more power metal style Wishmaster the best. Fast double bass drumming, insane solos and catchy choruses. Like Helloween, except with a better looking frontperson. Anyway, I don't see why anything would change for the new album. Tarja Turunen was not an essential part in songwriting (she actually never did anything) and can be easily replaced. The band doesn't need to find a vocalist that has a background in metal, ie. singing in metal bands. They just need a good female soprano. Tarja wasn't that unique. How many are there in the world? Tens of thousands? So as the songwriting remains the same, I expect the next album to be every bit as strong as Once was. Also another band I have seen live. I have most their CDs too.

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