An Empty Dream
Tarja Turunen · 2017
5 tracks · classical music
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with Tarja's powerful vocals, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of dreams and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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An Empty Dream Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme, combining lush orchestration with introspective lyrics that explore the nature of aspirations and reality.
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Undertaker — This track features a darker tone, showcasing Tarja's vocal prowess against a backdrop of heavy instrumentation, representing her ability to convey complex emotions.
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House Of Wax (Live At The Genelec Artist Room) — The live rendition adds an intimate layer to the song, highlighting Tarja's dynamic stage presence and connection with her audience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented listening experiences
- live performance energy
- intimate moments of reflection
- emotional depth in brevity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy cohesive albums
- want polished studio versions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A single that adds to the catalog but doesn't fit other primary roles.
- Themes
- dreamlike aspirations· intimate live performance
- Career context
- In 2017, Tarja Turunen was solidifying her solo career after leaving Nightwish, having released several successful albums since her departure in 2005. 'An Empty Dream' follows her 2016 release 'The Shadow Self' and showcases her continued evolution as an artist blending classical and metal influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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An Empty Dream
The bridge shifts to a contemplative reflection on shattered hopes, amplifying the emotional weight of the narrative.
This moment uses a change in musical dynamics to emphasize vulnerability, contrasting earlier confident assertions in the song.
Tracklist
- 1 An Empty Dream Start here
- 2 Undertaker
- 3 An Empty Dream (Movie Version)
- 4 House Of Wax (Live At The Genelec Artist Room)
- 5 The Living End (Live At The Genelec Artist Room)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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