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Released 20 years ago

Henkäys Ikuisuudesta

Tarja Turunen · 2006

58 min · 14 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A haunting blend of operatic vocals and classical arrangements that evoke a timeless, ethereal quality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocal performances throughout
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • timeless arrangements for quiet evenings
  • gradual resolution with emotional depth
  • warmth for holiday gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
'Henkäys Ikuisuudesta' marked Tarja Turunen's first solo Christmas album after her departure from Nightwish in 2005. This release came during a period of artistic reinvention as she sought to establish her identity outside of the symphonic metal scene that had defined her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Kuin henkäys ikuisuutta 4:33
  • 2 You Would Have Loved This 4:00
  • 3 Happy New Year 4:11
  • 4 En etsi valtaa, loistoa 3:30
  • 5 Happy Christmas (War Is Over) 4:36
  • 6 Varpunen jouluaamuna 3:28
  • 7 Ave Maria 6:16
  • 8 The Eyes of a Child 4:27
  • 9 Mökit nukkuu lumiset 4:18
  • 10 Jo joutuu ilta 3:11
  • 11 Marian poika 3:32
  • 12 Magnificat: Quia respexit 3:37
  • 13 Walking in the Air 4:40
  • 14 Jouluyö, juhlayö 3:46

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