Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan
Nightwish · 2005
34 min · 6 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with haunting melodies and intricate orchestral arrangements, encapsulating the essence of Nightwish's dramatic sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual build
- haunting melodies for deep reflection
- orchestral arrangements for immersive experience
- live energy for communal listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy instrumental pieces
Where this album fits
- Themes
- symphonic grandeur· artistic transformation· operatic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, 'Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan' came during a transformative phase for Nightwish, following their breakthrough album 'Once' in 2004. This collection of live and demo tracks showcased their growing ambition and solidified their status within the symphonic metal genre, reflecting a period of intense creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Phantom Agony by Epica — Shares a similar blend of operatic vocals and orchestral arrangements within the symphonic metal landscape.The Silent Force by Within Temptation — Combines dramatic storytelling with lush orchestration and powerful melodies, echoing Nightwish's grandeur.Vinland Saga by Leaves' Eyes — Integrates rich orchestration and mythic themes, paralleling the epic narrative style found in Nightwish's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kuolema tekee taiteilijan 3:40
- 2 Symphony of Destruction (live) 4:22
- 3 Where Were You Last Night 3:52
- 4 Wish I Had an Angel (demo version) 4:10
- 5 Creek Mary’s Blood (orchestral instrumental score) 7:16
- 6 Ghost Love Score (instrumental score) 10:43
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