Tarja "Neverlight" (live - Russia 2014)

Artist: Tarja
Video: "Neverlight" Live at Teleclub Yekaterinburg, Russia 2014
Director, editing: Ivan Batenyov
Producers: Oleg Kumysh, Ivan Batenyov, Semyon Galperin
Cinematography by: Maxim Izgagin, Alexey Okuntsev, Maxim Snopkov, Vladimir Sereda, Olga Bogatkova, Vadim Kolyadenko, Nikita Svetlov
Assistants: Maxim Shevelyov, Alexander Vil

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Tarja: "Neverlight" (orchestra version)

Band/Artist: Tarja
Video: "Neverlight" (Full Orchestra Version)
Album: "Left in the Dark"
Type: EP
Release date: July 2014
Label: earMUSIC

Track listing:
01. Victim of Ritual (First Demo)
02. 500 Letters (Live at Vorterix Radio) *
03. Lucid Dreamer (Demo) *
04. Never Enough (Demo Progression) *
05. Mystique Voyage (Demo) *
06. Into the Sun (Studio Version)
07. Deliverance instrumental
08. Neverlight (Full Orchestra Version)
09. Until Silence (Live at Vorterix Radio) *
10. Medusa (Tarja’s Solo Version)

* previously unreleased

Contains rarities, B-Sides as well as demos, instrumental versions including five previously unreleased versions, there of two live radio acoustic recordings of “500 Letters” and "Until Silence".

Band members:
Tarja Turunen - Vocals, Piano
Doug Wimbish - Bass
Max Lilja - Cello
Mike Terrana - Drums
Alex Scholpp - Guitars, Guitars (acoustic)
Christian Kretschmar - Keyboards, Piano, Hammond organ

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Tarja & Terrana "Witch Hunt"

"Tarja Turunen & Mike Terrana - Beauty & The Beat" available on 2CD | DVD | Blu-ray & as Download! Including interpretations of classic music pieces ranging from Bach to Mozart to Rossini as well as rock classics from Queen, Led Zeppelin and Tarja.

"Beauty & The Beat" is something very different than your ordinary rock show, let alone your ordinary classic concert. It's music played in an unorthodox manner, it's the performance of a wide range of classical pieces and rock songs together with an orchestra and choir. It strikes you with awe.

Originally planned as a one-time event - the first performance was already held in 2011, the show was too successful with fans and critics to simply never happen again. In spring 2013, Tarja Turunen and drummer Mike Terrana again toured throughout the world, from Poland to Russia to Mexico. "Beauty & The Beat" will be released as 2CD, DVD, Blu-ray and download on May 30th, 2014 on earMUSIC.

The music of "Beauty & The Beat" ranges from immortal classic pieces by Bach, Strauss and Mozart to Rossini, but doesn't neglect pure rock music like songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen as well as Tarja's own pieces. All combined with orchestra and choir with more than 100 musicians on stage, an enormous sound, energetic drums and Tarja's angelic voice

Tarja and Mike complement each other musically. Whereas Mike bangs his drums with rock attitude, Tarja shines with her crystal clear voice and incredible stage presence; all lulled with the warm, full sound of an orchestra.

Tarja Turunen explains: "The idea of having a symphonic orchestra, choir and Mr. Terrana on drums was originally mine. Mike has done a recording with drums over classical pieces that I think it is great. I immediately imagined it performed live on a stage with a real orchestra as a part of a bigger concept. I believe this kind of combination of instruments, particularly playing mainly classical music, is very unique. I have been making collaborations with orchestras before and I could foresee a great outcome.

Our main goal with these kind of concerts is that the younger audience experiences the beauty and power of a symphonic orchestra and choir. Hopefully it will serve as an introduction to classical music for some of our fans."

Mike Terrana jokingly adds: "It's obvious that I provide the BEAT & Tarja provides the BEAUTY."

Tracklist

CD1
01. Mike - Concert For Violin & Oboe (Bach)
02. Tarja - Blute Nur (Bach)
03. Tarja - Zueignung - Op. 10, No. 1 (Strauss)
04. Mike - Barber of Seville (Rossini)
05. Mike - New World Symphony (Dvorák)
06. Tarja - Song To The Moon (Dvorák)
07. Tarja - Vilja Lied (Lehár)
08. Tarja - O mio babbino caro (Puccini)
09. Mike - Can-can (Offenbach)
10. Tarja - I Feel Pretty (Leonard Bernstein)
11. Mike - William Tell Overture (Rossini)
12. Tarja - Mein Herr Marquis (Strauss)
13. Mike - Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)

CD2
1. Tarja - You Take My Breath Away (Queen)
2. Tarja & Mike - The Reign (Tarja)
3. Tarja & Mike - Witch-hunt (Tarja)
4. Tarja & Mike - Led Zeppelin Medley
5. Tarja & Mike - Swanheart (Nightwish)
6. Mike & Tarja - Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
7. Tarja & Mike - Into The Sun (Tarja)
8. Tarja & Mike - I Walk Alone (Tarja)

DVD/Blu-ray

First part
01. Orchestra - Carmen Overture
02. Mike - Concert For Violin & Oboe (Bach)
03. Tarja - Blute Nur (Bach)
04. Tarja - Zueignung - Op. 10, No. 1 (Strauss)
05. Mike - Barber of Seville (Rossini)
06. Mike - New World Symphony (Dvorák)
07. Tarja - Song To The Moon (Dvorák)
08. Tarja - Vilja Lied (Lehár)
09. Tarja - O mio babbino caro (Puccini)
10. Tarja & Mike - The Reign (Tarja)

Second part
11. Tarja - You Take My Breath Away (Queen)
12. Tarja & Mike - Witch-hunt (Tarja)
13. Tarja & Mike - Led Zeppelin Medley
14. Tarja & Mike -- Swanheart (Nightwish)
15. Mike - Can-can (Offenbach)
16. Tarja - Mein Herr Marquis (Strauss)
17. Mike & Tarja - Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
18. Tarja & Mike - Into The Sun (Tarja)

Encore
23. Mike - William Tell Overture (Rossini)
24. Tarja - I Feel Pretty (Leonard Bernstein)
25. Mike - Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
26. Tarja & Mike - I Walk Alone (Tarja)

- Bonus material
- Photo Gallery

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Tarja "Never Enough" (Lyric Video)

Δείτε τo lyric video του τραγουδιού "Never Enough" της Tarja (ex Nightwish) από τον επερχόμενο δίσκο της "Colours In The Dark" που θα κυκλοφορήσει στα τελειώματα του καλοκαιριού. Το δελτίο τύπου της εταιρείας της ear MUSIC: «Watch the official lyric video for "Never Enough". Mixed by Tim Palmer in Austin, Texas (Pearl Jam, U2), the songs on "Colours In The Dark" do not shy away from taking a risk and surprising musical turns, introducing new sounds and new musical atmospheres. Still, they maintain a heaviness that will surely bring a big smile to the hardest of rockers. With its grand orchestra and choir arrangements, Tarja's next milestone emphasises once again the impressive vocal range of the Finnish artist and shows her artistic growth. 
With ten brand new songs and over one hour of music, "Colours In The Dark" is definitely going to be one of the brightest moments for rock in 2013.»

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Tarja Turunen "Act 1" Official Trailer

"ACT 1" will hit stores August 24th featuring breathtaking theatre performances from Argentina in sound and vision. The release will come in various formats: as a 2CD, a 2DVD and a Blu-Ray version...

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Tarja Turunen "Into The Sun" (Video)

"ACT 1" will hit stores August 24th featuring breathtaking theatre performances from Argentina in sound and vision. The release will come in various formats: as a 2CD, a 2DVD and a Blu-Ray version.

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HARUS: 'WALKING IN THE AIR" (VIDEO)

Για το νέο project της Tarja Turunen, τους Harus, είστε -πιθανότατα- ενήμεροι. Η πρώην τραγουδίστρια των Nightwish (με την καινούρια της συνεργασία) θα κυκλοφορήσει στα τέλη του μήνα το live cd/dvd "In concert-Live at Sibelius hall". Στο κάτωθι βίντεο μπορείτε να πάρετε μία πρώτη εικόνα. Πρόκειται για διασκευή στο "Walking in the air" των Nightwish (βλ. "Oceanborn"-1998):

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