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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- soaring vocals for emotional highs
- immersive storytelling through music
- for late-night introspection
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Wacken Open Air· loss and vengeance· operatic vocals· symphonic metal spectacle
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Phantom Agony by Epica — Shares orchestral grandeur and operatic vocal delivery within a symphonic metal framework.Mother Earth by Within Temptation — Combines lush arrangements and powerful vocals, creating an epic, atmospheric listening experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [titles] 0:16
- 2 Interview With Tarja 7:06
- 3 The Kinslayer 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 6:58
- 14 Sacrament of Wilderness 4:51
- 15 Walking in the Air 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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