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.
Why this album works
'My Winter Storm' debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart and received positive reviews for its ambitious orchestration and vocal performance. It solidified Turunen's place in the symphonic metal genre and influenced subsequent artists seeking to combine operatic styles with heavier music forms.
- Best for
- cinematic soundscapes for introspection wave-like pacing with interludes dynamic emotional contrasts throughout
- 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
- Snowy Shaw· Sissel Kyrkjebø· Charlotte Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ite, missa est 0:27
- 2 I Walk Alone Standout 3:53
- 3 Lost Northern Star Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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