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.
Why this album works
This album showcases Turunen's classical influences and received positive reviews for its lush orchestration and vocal performances. It topped the Finnish albums chart, affirming her successful transition to a solo artist while expanding the boundaries of holiday music.
- Best for
- haunting vocal performances throughout steady pacing for reflective moments timeless arrangements for quiet evenings
- 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
- Snowy Shaw· Sissel Kyrkjebø· Charlotte Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kuin henkäys ikuisuutta Standout 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) Standout 4:36
- 6 Varpunen jouluaamuna 3:28
- 7 Ave Maria Standout 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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