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Tarja
May 21, 2008 17:21:00 GMT -6
Post by Yaoiboy on May 21, 2008 17:21:00 GMT -6
So I just listened to Tarjas' solo, I walk alone, And I have decided that she was MUCH better when she was in Nightwish.
She just doesnt sound as powerful to me as before, it was kind of a let down really.
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Tarja
May 22, 2008 10:54:42 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 22, 2008 10:54:42 GMT -6
Have you heard "The Reign", "Ciaren's Well", "Lost Northern Star", or "Boy and the Ghost", or heck, anything else on her "My Winter Storm" album?? Almost makes "I Walk Alone" sound good. She seems to have some symphonic metal behind her at times, but they get no credit except being her backup band, and trust me, they are no Nightwish! I listened to/watched some of her youtube videos today, instead of feeling energized by her music, I feel dragged into a sort of stupor. Such a nice voice.....such a diva now!!
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Tarja
May 26, 2008 7:34:05 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 26, 2008 7:34:05 GMT -6
Ok....here's a question about Nightwish. On the CDs, there is obviously an orchestra and choir. When they travel and do concerts, do they drag an orchestra with them? Do they use prerecorded orchestra music and vocals?
And what about Annette? Now that Tarja is gone, when doing concerts, can they only do music from only the CD that Annette performed in? I mean, can Annette give the older songs the same punch that Tarja did?
Anybody know?
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Tarja
May 26, 2008 10:21:31 GMT -6
Post by Yaoiboy on May 26, 2008 10:21:31 GMT -6
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Tarja
May 26, 2008 11:58:16 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 26, 2008 11:58:16 GMT -6
ok....that answers that (Tarja still rocks in my book). But what about the orchestra?
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Tarja
May 28, 2008 8:21:48 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 28, 2008 8:21:48 GMT -6
Ok...questionaire.....what is your least favorite Nightwish song?
I have to say "Meadows of Heaven". It starts out pretty enough, but then crescendos to a mixed up mess of too many vocals (Annette, choirs, and the black lady) and instruments. Annette screeching "Meadows of Heaven" a gazillion times just makes my ears bleed. I apologize to anyone who loves this song. You need therapy...haha just kidding.
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Tarja
May 28, 2008 13:49:39 GMT -6
Post by Yaoiboy on May 28, 2008 13:49:39 GMT -6
Least favorite is probably Higher than Hope, I don't know what but something just turns me off to it.
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Tarja
May 29, 2008 7:27:48 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 29, 2008 7:27:48 GMT -6
Least favorite is probably Higher than Hope, I don't know what but something just turns me off to it. I can see where you're coming from. I found this on the internet: n particular, I address the song “Higher than Hope”. This is one of those songs that Nightwish should cautiously play live. The song was about a Nightwish fan suffering from cancer (who later died), who found a lot of comfort in Nightwish songs; it has a serious gravitas, even not knowing that; the chorus is very powerful, both harmonically and in terms of the vocals. Like Ocean Soul; Higher than Hope is one of those Nightwish songs which are to be taken quite seriously insofar as it is a very individualistic and inspiring and important song for its fans.
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Tarja
May 29, 2008 7:32:10 GMT -6
Post by Groks on May 29, 2008 7:32:10 GMT -6
OH MY FREAKIN GOSH!!!!! Did you know that Nightwish played in Lawrence last night?? I've been posting on the Naka-Kon forums and one of the members said she went to the concert last night. I just about went nuts (well, nuttier than usual). And then she said she actually got to meet Annette and some of the band! I guess they are performing all over the country - including freakin Seattle!!! Apparently the show was sold out, but still it's a bummer that we missed them!
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Tarja
Jun 18, 2008 2:28:38 GMT -6
Post by gothiclizzie on Jun 18, 2008 2:28:38 GMT -6
lol that member from the Naka forums that met Annette would be me.
she was wonderfully nice considering 7 people stalked her to starbucks to meet her.
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Tarja
Jun 18, 2008 8:49:36 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Jun 18, 2008 8:49:36 GMT -6
lol that member from the Naka forums that met Annette would be me. she was wonderfully nice considering 7 people stalked her to starbucks to meet her. Wow...that was you? That's awesome! And you went to the concert as well (Groks drips with jealousy)....
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Tarja
Jun 18, 2008 23:13:48 GMT -6
Post by gothiclizzie on Jun 18, 2008 23:13:48 GMT -6
lol that member from the Naka forums that met Annette would be me. she was wonderfully nice considering 7 people stalked her to starbucks to meet her. Wow...that was you? That's awesome! And you went to the concert as well (Groks drips with jealousy).... it was quite an amazing experience!! if anyone wants to see pics from the concert all 300+ can be found here smg.photobucket.com/albums/v513/Gothic_Lizzie/Nightwish%20and%20Sonic%20Syndicate/
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Tarja
Jun 19, 2008 7:38:02 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Jun 19, 2008 7:38:02 GMT -6
Dang....that's a lot of pictures. Looks like you were close to the front. Say....how did you find my forum??
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Tarja
Jun 20, 2008 0:08:51 GMT -6
Post by gothiclizzie on Jun 20, 2008 0:08:51 GMT -6
Dang....that's a lot of pictures. Looks like you were close to the front. Say....how did you find my forum?? oh yes we were very close to the front... had 2 very annoying & rude people in front of us. i mean honestly putting in earplugs fro the opening band's set.. thats just rude. & sonic syndicate was wonderful! Jourdan sent me a link & told me i should join ;D
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Tarja
Jul 3, 2008 21:48:24 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Jul 3, 2008 21:48:24 GMT -6
Yippee! I got new toys today - Nightwish's "Oceanborn" and "Century Child". Having lots of fun.....wow....the group certainly has changed since Oceanborne. There are pictures in the linear notes....they looked pretty young 10 years ago...and no Marco. And not half of the hair. ;D I need someone to point out to me who is who in the picture. But yeah, my earphones are happy.
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Tarja
Jul 19, 2008 23:48:45 GMT -6
Post by Yaoiboy on Jul 19, 2008 23:48:45 GMT -6
AHHHHH no Marko *sob sob* thats horrible.
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Tarja
Jul 20, 2008 9:08:24 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Jul 20, 2008 9:08:24 GMT -6
Awwwww....cheer up Yaoiboy. Actually, according to wikipedia, Marco didn't join the band until "Over the Hills and Far Away".
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Tarja
Jul 25, 2008 10:54:01 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Jul 25, 2008 10:54:01 GMT -6
Was looking at the official "Nightwish" website, would you believe this...Marco is the same age as I am.
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Tarja
Mar 29, 2009 20:24:27 GMT -6
Post by Groks on Mar 29, 2009 20:24:27 GMT -6
And just when you thought there wasn't much more to say about Tarja....I found this youtube. It's Tarja singing one of Nirvana's biggest hits. It would be frightening if Roxie and I weren't laughing so hard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYJs3ajxvQI&NR=1
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