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Left in the Dark

Tarja Turunen · 2014

55 min · 10 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A haunting blend of symphonic metal and operatic vocals, evoking a cinematic and ethereal atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting orchestral soundscapes
  • wave-like dynamic progression
  • captivating peaks and valleys
  • immersive cinematic atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Left in the Dark' is Tarja Turunen's first EP since her departure from Nightwish, marking a significant moment in her solo career. This collection features demos and live recordings, showcasing her evolution as an artist post-Nightwish and solidifying her identity beyond the symphonic metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Victim of Ritual (first demo) 4:45
  • 2 500 Letters (live at Vorterix radio) 3:35
  • 3 Lucid Dreamer (demo) 5:23
  • 4 Never Enough (demo progression) 4:04
  • 5 Mystique Voyage (demo) 6:33
  • 6 Into the Sun (studio version) 6:11
  • 7 Deliverance (instrumental) 7:41
  • 8 Neverlight (full orchestra version) 4:29
  • 9 Until Silence (live at Vorterix radio) 4:19
  • 10 Medusa (Tarja's solo version) 8:12

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