Tarja Turunen - I Walk Alone

deman · 03-10-2007 6:02pm #1

Her new single (in Finland)

I like it. It's not Nightwish but Tarja. Also very appropriately titled as the song gives the message that she's still around and stronger than ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwbtbfAnI80

Karl Hungus · 03-10-2007 6:13pm

Definetly not liking that at all. Musicially, it's vacuous and without any substance whatsoever, all it is is a beat, some powerchords and a bit of orchestration as a backing for her vocals. There's only a brief moment of musical flourish in the bridge, but apart from that it's just some extremely shallow listening.

Nightwish · 03-10-2007 7:03pm

Its not half as bad as I expected it to be. I have hated all the previous stuff she's released on her own. Have you heard Ciaran's Well? What an odd song. Its sounds very messy, but the quality of the youtube recording is pretty crap.

FunkZ · 07-10-2007 12:08am

I actually thought it was fairly good. In that words of Bubbles, "that was decent"!

Pugsley · 07-10-2007 4:50pm

A rather bland affair, nothing much to it and entirely forgettable.

Doctor DooM · 07-10-2007 5:02pm

I think the verse is nice and spooky but the chorus doesn't go anywhere. Very little hook to it!

projectmayhem · 07-10-2007 7:13pm

decidedly average tbh

Pugsley · 07-10-2007 11:00pm

OT: Think its time for a new avatar

Karl Hungus · 08-10-2007 12:29am

Jesus, 3 Optimus Primes in a row! :eek:

This is a sign.

Dark Artist · 08-10-2007 7:32pm

I really like it, especially the chorus.

Nightwish · 29-01-2008 10:42pm

Tarja's new video has just been released - Die Alive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n346vyPhHc8

I got her album My Winter Storm before Christmas and I'm really enjoying it. Its not really comparable to Nightwish other than the powerful voice and orchestral music. The songs are nothing like NW songs, but they are pretty decent. There's comparisons to be made with movie score music, especially Hans Zimmer (who worked on the album). Die Alive, above, isnt the greatest song on the album neither is I Walk Alone, but there are excellent tracks like Sing For Me, Oasis and My Little Phoenix. The cover version of Poison however sticks out like a sore thumb. Its just wrong on every level imaginable. Its horrible and doesnt suit her voice at all.
Other than that its a thoroughly enjoyable. Even more so if you're a fan of movie scores. It might not be worth buying if you're just a tr00 metalhead - maybe "borrow" a copy

FunkZ · 29-01-2008 11:36pm

I think her new album is one of the worst things put to disc ever. I Walk Alone is great, and Poison is a good cover. Hated everything else on it though, big disappointment for me...

Then again it might grow on my in a years time!

Karl Hungus · 30-01-2008 10:09am

That Die Alive song is freakin' terrible, couldn't listen to the whole thing.

Nightwish · 30-01-2008 8:40pm

Its not the best song by any means but there's a good Zimmer-esque in the middle of that song. She has a knack for picking crap singles. Theres a lot of filler on the album, but the good songs are really good.

villains77 · 09-03-2008 10:32pm

would you go to see her if she came to dublin for the tour. well i think there are a few good songs on the album wasnt impressed with the poison song think she ruined it. is it true that she recorded the winter storm in ireland

Nightwish · 09-03-2008 11:23pm

She recorded part of it in Grouse Lodge Studios in Westmeath. I would go and see her if she came to Ireland as she has an amazing voice and I do quite like some of the songs on the album.

projectmayhem · 10-03-2008 12:10am

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Jesus, 3 Optimus Primes in a row! :eek:

This is a sign.

i just want to point out that i'm the original prime. it was my first avatar and unless i subscribe (which i probably should at this stage), it'll be my last!

Doctor DooM · 10-03-2008 12:12am

projectmayhem wrote: »

i just want to point out that i'm the original prime. it was my first avatar and unless i subscribe (which i probably should at this stage), it'll be my last!

Not my fault you're old.

galwayrush · 10-03-2008 12:15am

Great voice, but that song was well below average,

Dark Artist · 15-03-2008 9:38pm

I like Die Alive, I think the chorus is catchy out!

There are plenty of kick-arse songs on that album - Lost Northern Star, Oasis, Ciarán's Well, yes sir.

Oeneus · 16-03-2008 9:52pm

OK, what really annoys me about this album is that most of it's content just sounds completely forced.

She (or they) has tried to press these rock/metal elements for the sake of trying to appeal to the Nightwish fanbase that she was so scared of losing.

Despite whining in interviews for years about how she's not all about metal and that her life ambition is to be a classical singer, she still doesn't seem to be doing what she really wants to deep down.

Selling records seems to have become far more important than making music that she feels passionate about, and the lack of passion in this album, and the unnecessary cramming of metal into the music, makes it sound bland and forgetful. And concequently, hardly anyone is feeling it.

She needs to stick to what she does best. Classical. Not only would it sound great, but it will probably sell a lot better.

SameDifference · 19-03-2008 2:34pm

Does anyone else think the title is particularly appropriate?

Oeneus · 21-03-2008 2:02am

Well, considering she actually didn't write the song herself, the title is completely meaningless.

DenMan · 04-06-2008 11:02pm

Considering the deep rooted problems that happened regarding Tarja's removal from Nightwish she has done very well for herself. Brill she filmed the video here in Ireland. Both parties can be pleased with the outcome. Nightwish got Anette and Tarja is doing her own thing. No hard feelings. As I am a huge fan. Peace

Nightwish · 05-06-2008 12:03am

Will she be able to sustain her fanbase though? Many if not all are or were NW fans. Tarja hasnt done an awful lot to promote the album. There were a handful of "warm up dates" before Christmas and another handful of dates since Easter. Her tour ends next week! How does she think she can gain fans if she's not out touring? Probably Marcelo's wonderous marketing!

DenMan · 05-06-2008 12:19am

That is the problem isn't it. Back and forth between Finland and Argentina. I know all of Scandinavia would be a huge focal point, and also countries where Nightwish are successful such as Germany and Holland might be hard to crack. I read she was helping a band in Argentina so with Marcelo (Mtr Fkr) I suppose Central and South America. Let's hope so

Check this out...found it on youtube a few months ago. Marco....very funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ce9LDQXKW8

DenMan · 05-06-2008 12:34am

That is the problem isn't it. Back and forth between Finland and Argentina. I know all of Scandinavia would be a huge focal point, and also countries where Nightwish are successful such as Germany and Holland might be hard to crack. I read she was helping a band in Argentina so with Marcelo (Mtr Fkr) I suppose Central and South America. Let's hope so

Check this out...found it on youtube a few months ago. Marco....very funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ce9LDQXKW8

Tarja Turunen - I Walk Alone

Comments