What makes From Wishes to Eternity by Nightwish notable?

The album is noteworthy for its commercial success, reaching high chart positions across Europe and contributing to Nightwish's growing international fanbase. It features iconic tracks like 'The Kinslayer' and 'Walking in the Air', which have since become staples of their live performances. Additionally, it showcases the band's unique fusion of heavy metal and classical influences, influencing many subsequent symphonic metal bands. Released on April 1, 2001, 'From Wishes to Eternity' was Nightwish's first live album, capturing their performance at the 2000 Wacken Open Air festival. At this point, the band had just achieved significant success with their previous studio album, 'Wishmaster', solidifying their place in the symphonic metal scene. This album marked a pivotal moment as they transitioned from a rising band to a prominent force in metal music.

Who is From Wishes to Eternity for?

From Wishes to Eternity works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, soaring vocals for emotional highs and immersive storytelling through music.

How many songs are on From Wishes to Eternity?

From Wishes to Eternity has 24 tracks, running approximately 138 minutes.

From Wishes to Eternity

Nightwish · 2001

138 min · 24 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

A cinematic blend of orchestral arrangements and soaring vocals, transcending the boundaries of metal.

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Why this album works

The album is noteworthy for its commercial success, reaching high chart positions across Europe and contributing to Nightwish's growing international fanbase. It features iconic tracks like 'The Kinslayer' and 'Walking in the Air', which have since become staples of their live performances. Additionally, it showcases the band's unique fusion of heavy metal and classical influences, influencing many subsequent symphonic metal bands.

Best for: dynamic journey with varied pacing soaring vocals for emotional highs immersive storytelling through music
Context: Released on April 1, 2001, 'From Wishes to Eternity' was Nightwish's first live album, capturing their performance at the 2000 Wacken Open Air festival. At this point, the band had just achieved significant success with their previous studio album, 'Wishmaster', solidifying their place in the symphonic metal scene. This album marked a pivotal moment as they transitioned from a rising band to a prominent force in metal music.
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Tracklist

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1 [titles] 0:16
2 Interview With Tarja 7:06
3 The Kinslayer Standout 4:22
4 She Is My Sin 4:47
5 Deep Silent Complete 4:10
6 The Pharaoh Sails to Orion 6:52
7 Come Cover Me 4:51
8 Wanderlust 4:47
9 Instrumental (Crimson Tide / Deep Blue Sea) 3:13
10 Swanheart 3:58
11 Elvenpath 4:59
12 FantasMic, Part 3 3:23
13 Dead Boy’s Poem Standout 6:58
14 Sacrament of Wilderness 4:51
15 Walking in the Air Standout 5:49
16 Beauty & the Beast 6:56
17 Wishmaster 5:08
18 [end credits] 4:37
19 Carpenter 5:00
20 Sleeping Sun 4:47
21 Kinslayer (live in Buenos Aires, Argentina) 5:14
22 Walking in the Air (live in Montréal, Canada) 5:11
23 Interview With Tuomas 4:01
24 Deleted Scenes 26:35

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