Tarja Turunen

Tarja Turunen

power metal, symphonic metal, traditional heavy metal

Finland

"With intricate phrasing and dynamic shifts, her music builds tension and releases it through soaring melodies layered atop rich orchestration."

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In the Raw

In the Raw

2019
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Career Arc

Tarja Turunen's discography from 1997 to 2023

1997 2010 2023
Constelación de éxitos de... (1997) Yhden Enkelin Unelma (2004) Leaving You for Me (2005) Henkäys Ikuisuudesta (2006) You Would Have Loved This (2006) My Winter Storm (2007) I Walk Alone (2007) Die Alive (2008) In Concert – Live at Sibe... (2009) The Seer (2009) Enough (2009) What Lies Beneath (2010) Until My Last Breath (2010) I Feel Immortal (2010) Falling Awake (2010) Underneath (2011) Luna Park Ride (2012) Into the Sun (2012) Colours in the Dark (2013) 500 Letters (2013)
Tarja Turunen matters as a transformative figure who reshaped the perception of vocal performance in heavy music, merging operatic intensity with the raw energy of glam metal.
Tarja Turunen matters as a transformative figure who reshaped the perception of vocal performance in heavy music, merging operatic intensity with the raw energy of glam metal. Her emergence as a solo artist redefined expectations around female vocalists in rock, creating a space where classical training meets the visceral dynamics of metal, influencing countless singers to explore bold intersections between genres. In her approach, Turunen artfully balances theatrical flair with an authentic emotional core, drawing from her classical background to infuse her music with grandiosity while never sacrificing personal connection. This duality allows audiences to experience an exhilarating mix of power and vulnerability, where orchestral arrangements amplify the emotional stakes of her compositions, creating immersive auditory landscapes. Lyrically, Turunen often explores themes of empowerment, longing, and introspection, employing a storytelling method that resonates with both earnestness and mystique. Her voice carries a tone that oscillates between dramatic and tender, capturing complex feelings through vivid imagery that invites listeners into her world.

Full discography

Tarja Turunen's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

36 releases • 15 albums • 2 EPS • 1997–2023
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Left in the Dark album by Tarja Turunen

Left in the Dark

2014

The Seer album by Tarja Turunen

The Seer

2009

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Dead Promises album by Tarja Turunen

Dead Promises

2019

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel album by Tarja Turunen

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

2017

An Empty Dream album by Tarja Turunen

An Empty Dream

2017

Demons in You album by Tarja Turunen

Demons in You

2016

Innocence album by Tarja Turunen

Innocence

2016

500 Letters album by Tarja Turunen

500 Letters

2013

Victim of Ritual (Tarja song) album by Tarja Turunen

Victim of Ritual (Tarja song)

2013

Never Enough album by Tarja Turunen

Never Enough

2013

Into the Sun album by Tarja Turunen

Into the Sun

2012

Underneath album by Tarja Turunen

Underneath

2011

Until My Last Breath album by Tarja Turunen

Until My Last Breath

2010

I Feel Immortal album by Tarja Turunen

I Feel Immortal

2010

Falling Awake album by Tarja Turunen

Falling Awake

2010

Enough album by Tarja Turunen

Enough

2009

Die Alive album by Tarja Turunen

Die Alive

2008

I Walk Alone album by Tarja Turunen

I Walk Alone

2007

You Would Have Loved This album by Tarja Turunen

You Would Have Loved This

2006

Leaving You for Me album by Tarja Turunen

Leaving You for Me

2005

Yhden Enkelin Unelma album by Tarja Turunen

Yhden Enkelin Unelma

2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tarja Turunen sound like?

With intricate phrasing and dynamic shifts, her music builds tension and releases it through soaring melodies layered atop rich orchestration. Rooted in classical and power metal. Start with My Winter Storm.

What is the best Tarja Turunen album to start with?

The best album to start with is "My Winter Storm" (2007). It's the most representative of what makes Tarja Turunen worth hearing.

Who is Tarja Turunen for?

If you're into classical and power metal, Tarja Turunen is worth your time. With intricate phrasing and dynamic shifts, her music builds tension and releases it through soaring melodies layered atop rich orchestration.

How many albums does Tarja Turunen have?

Tarja Turunen has 36 releases in their discography, including 15 albums and 2 EPs.

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