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Made in Hong Kong (And in Various Other Places)

Nightwish · 2009

116 min · 15 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

Symphonic metal epics intertwine with poignant ballads, showcasing a blend of power and emotion.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • poignant ballads for introspective moments
  • epic soundscapes for immersive listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Themes
Hong Kong performances· theatrical storytelling· loss and change
Career context
Released in 2009, 'Made in Hong Kong' captures Nightwish at a crucial juncture following the departure of vocalist Tarja Turunen. This live album highlights their evolving sound and showcases the band's ability to adapt, featuring performances from their successful tour supporting 'Dark Passion Play'. It serves as a bridge between past and future, solidifying their place in the symphonic metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Divine Conspiracy by Epica — Shares orchestral arrangements and lyrical themes of existential reflection and storytelling.
The Silent Force by Within Temptation — Combines symphonic elements with emotional ballads, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
Ghost Opera by Kamelot — Blends theatrical narratives with powerful instrumentation, echoing the epic quality found in Nightwish's work.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bye Bye Beautiful 4:33
  • 2 Whoever Brings the Night 4:23
  • 3 Amaranth 4:16
  • 4 The Poet and the Pendulum 13:58
  • 5 Sahara 6:09
  • 6 The Islander 5:25
  • 7 Last of the Wilds 6:30
  • 8 7 Days to the Wolves 7:16
  • 9 Escapist (album version) 5:01
  • 10 While Your Lips Are Still Red 4:23
  • 11 Cadence of Her Last Breath (demo version) 4:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Back in the Day… Is Now (A Dark Passion Play World Tour 2007–2008 Documentary) 36:37
  • 2 Amaranth (promo video) 3:52
  • 3 Bye Bye Beautiful (promo video) 4:13
  • 4 The Islander (promo video) 5:05

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