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My Winter Storm

Tarja Turunen · 2007

75 min · 21 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A dramatic fusion of operatic vocals and symphonic metal, enveloping listeners in a cinematic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • dynamic emotional contrasts throughout
  • late-night solitude with dramatic flair
  • engaging vocal performances to savor

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, quick tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 2007, 'My Winter Storm' marked Tarja Turunen's first solo studio album after her departure from Nightwish, the band that propelled her to fame. This album represented a significant shift as she explored her distinct artistic vision, blending classical influences with heavy metal elements while establishing her identity as a solo artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ite, missa est 0:27
  • 2 I Walk Alone 3:53
  • 3 Lost Northern Star 4:22
  • 4 Seeking for the Reign 0:58
  • 5 The Reign 4:07
  • 6 The Escape of the Doll 0:32
  • 7 My Little Phoenix 4:02
  • 8 Die Alive 4:04
  • 9 Boy and the Ghost 4:36
  • 10 Sing for Me 4:16
  • 11 Oasis 5:10
  • 12 Poison 4:01
  • 13 Our Great Divide 5:05
  • 14 Sunset 0:35
  • 15 Damned and Divine 4:29
  • 16 Ciarán's Well 3:37
  • 17 Minor Heaven 4:00
  • 18 Calling Grace 3:06
  • 19 Damned Vampire & Gothic Divine 5:01
  • 20 I Walk Alone (artist version) 4:23
  • 21 I Walk Alone (In Extremo remix) 4:31

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