Dear friends,My Xmas tour is happily over. The concert in Seiní¤joki was a great success and it was just wonderful to sing in the famous church of Lakeuden risti, which is designed by Alvar Aalto. The acoustics in that church is amazing. I felt like singing in a huge cathedral.People seemed to be happy to receive us there and we saw that many music lovers attended the event. It was sad though to end the successful tour with Kalevi, Marzi and Markku, but I am sure we will be working together pretty soon again. I wish them all best of luck for their new challenges. I also want to thank for the great collaboration once again. It was fantastic opportunity to sing with you guys!Day after Seiní¤joki my journey took me to freezing MoscowI had two days of rehearsals with the orchestra Globalis and conductor Anton Shaburov.It was great to see how enthusiastic the players were to play my songs. I was truly surprised by their attitude and talent.The venue was not exactly what I had in my mind for an Xmas concert with an orchestra, but the local promoters wanted to make the show there. I discovered that not many people were aware that I was going to perform an Xmas concert program!!I still hope people were happily surprised by my concert.The night itself was an amazing experience for me personally, since is always beautiful to sing in front of an orchestra and the audience was just overwhelmingly warm to us. So many smiles and happy faces!Thank you once again Russia for a great support and love. As I promised, I will be back very soon with my new album and band.Thanks Tommi for the gorgeous lights and Pete for the crystal clear soundNow there is no time to waste; even a day, since I am going to be working hard with the new songs for “What lies beneathâ€. Next time I’ll write about how things are going with the album pre-production. Exciting times ahead of us! I wish you all happy Christmas and a great ending for this year. Thank you for being there for me.With all my love,Tarja
Winter Storm Czech RepublicDear Tarja,we all know that you like Rammstein, could you tell us names of three of your favorite Rammstein songs, if you have ever been on their concert and would you like to make a song with them? Anna Marie Dvo?ákováReise reise, Mutter, Mein Herz brennt.I have never been in a Rammstein concert, even though I would love to. I don't see Rammstein performing my songs nor me singing their songs, but a collaboration for a special project doing music together would be wonderful. Winter Storm Costa RicaTarja, I always liked the dresses you wear at concerts etc. I read on a page that you and Marcelo secretly married and that you had wedding party. So I would love to know what kind of wedding dress you´ve been wearing and what kind of style it was? Alejandra MontesI didn't get married in secret. All my friends, relatives and business partners got an invitation for our weddings. This was a private celebration where press was not invited, not a secret event. The colour of my dress was ivory and it had long sleeves, long tale and some golden details embroidered in the silk material.Winter Storm ColombiaI love the way and the passion you have when you sing in a stage, what is the most important thing you always have in your mind when you're singing in front of an audience? And how did you feel and what do you remember of the concert in Colombia in 2008? Lizeth Paola Lugo I am the storyteller, trying to make people travel with the help of my voice to different feelings. I need to stay humble otherwise I would loose my gift. I always want to give my very best for the audience, no matter the circumstances. I remember that my show in Bogotá got delayed because of some technical problems. Other than that the concert was a success and the people in Colombia were fantastic. Some guys gave me a birthday cake in Bogotá and I still remember how cute they were.Winter Storm USAWith all of your experience and knowledge would you ever write a biography or an album of your life? Sherrie Wynne One way or another you are already reading my life like an open book, from my lyrics and through my music. It is fascinating to be able to write music on your own and challenge yourself every day. There has been many publishers interested in writing a biography of me, but these kind of things take time and I am not in a hurry. Maybe some day it would be nice to get all the things I've done in my career down in a book, but not yet.Winter Storm BelgiumIt's already hard to write a poem, let alone such poetry as you write on music. What is the first thing you have in mind if you're writing a song? Music or Lyrics? And what has been your inspiration. Lore (CenturyxChild)I never write the lyrics before the music.Sometimes when I have a very strong idea for a song theme or even a title for a song, it's easier to start writing the music for it. When the music is done, then I write the lyrics. Things bothering me, things moving me, people around, the nature, surroundings, different cultures, movies and books are my inspiration. Winter Storm RussiaDear Tarja! In your conversation with russian fans which took place last year you said that you like sportcars, including "F1". How long are you interested in this kind of sport? are you a fan of any team or pilot? Would you like to write a song about it or about your compatriot Kimi Raikkonen? AndreyI am a fan of cars in general. I like old cars and very fast sport cars. I have been following “F1†for many years, mainly because of the Finnish talented drivers. I have been watching “F1†in Sao Paulo, Brazil with my husband, but I have never thought of writing a song about racing. Winter Storm RomaniaMaybe a bit early to ask, but do you think that What Lies Beneath is going to have its representative characters, as My Winter Storm had? Regarding to the title, is there any chance that we would see a Tarja-siren, for example? Silvia I am not planning to use the same concept for the artwork/design including characters on my new album. There is going to be one theme throughout the whole album, so every song is one way or another linked with this theme. The artwork will present the stories in some of the songs. Tarja siren sounds nice, but I think it stays only in your imagination this time!Winter Storm ItalyFirst of all I want to thank you for all the emotions you gave us. My question is: What do you think when the concert is over? Thank's a lot again, a kissMattia & Gaia Telch It takes me a quite long time to leave the feeling I had on the stage behind. The adrenaline is running still few hours and it is very hard to fall asleep. Many times I am really hungry after the show, because on the show days I hardly eat anything. When I go to bed I go the whole show through in my mind. No matter if the show has been a “success†or a “disasterâ€.Winter Storm GreeceDo you have any plans for a DVD or maybe a video clip for a new song? Dimitris Machairas I would love to be able to film a DVD in the future, but there are no concrete plans for it yet with Universal Music. I hope this will happen after my next album. You can of course expect to see at least two new video clips of my first singles from the new album during 2010. Winter Storm FranceWhat are the countries of the world which you did not visit and which you would like to know ? Have you already dived into French waters ? Like in Corsica, in the Antilles or in French Polynesia ?" MelieChina, India, Malaysia and New Zealand are in my top ten list for countries to visit next. My dream is as well to be able to dive in French Polynesia one day. Maybe go to Bora Bora to relax. I haven't been diving in French waters yet...unfortunately. Winter Storm PolandWhat can really crack you up? Mila Many times I have needed to admit that I can be really foolish and make stupid mistakes and then it's good to laugh. Normally the best laughs are happening with my brothers who know me the best. A good comedy movie is as well a great tool to relax and forget worries. Winter Storm GermanyCould you imagine to release an aria album one day? Florian Blaschke Why not. I am very open for new challenges. I have managed to gather great and talented musicians around me and I am sure to get their very best help for an album like that. It would be wonderful to record an aria album with an orchestra. This will anyway take a long time and preparation from me which I don't have at the moment.
Winter Storm RioDear Tarja! How do you feel when you hear about your fans who waited in line overnight just to attend your concert in the first row or to meet you personally? Ednan Alves PessoaSometimes it really feels strange to hear stories and talk with people that have made a big effort just to meet me. What is the thing in my art that moves people so much? I know that there are many people that are travelling all around the world to my concerts. I really appreciate the love and support I am getting from people around me. I surely hope I would be worth for your efforts in the future too. I am trying to do my best in every concert.Winter Storm BulgariaWhat is your dearest childhood memory? Georgi Ivanov My parents made me a big surprise when I was 6 years old. They have bought me a piano which I still have today. It was such a surprise that I never forget that feeling I had when I walked into our living room and saw that beautiful black instrument there. My parents were always very supportive towards my wishes in music. Winter Storm MexicoIndependientemente de tus actividades musicales, desempeñas alguna actividad deportiva? o tienes algun deporte favorito aunque no lo practiques? Edgar Ivan Rodríguez RamírezApart from your musical activities, do you practice any type of sport? or do you have a favorite type of sport even though you don't practice it?I am running, doing aerobics, swimming, diving and singing! I like to watch football games, but I am not into playing football myself. Winter Storm Spain¿Tienes pensado por casualidad crear una firma de ropa y complementos de Tarja y comercializarla en tus propias tiendas / franquicia? IrisDid you happen to think about creating a clothing/accesories line and sell them in your own stores?When I would have any time left outside of music! I am very interested in fashion and beauty in general and I think I have created my own style which has been developing naturally through out the years. My taste in clothing has become more clear as well in the last couple of years. Now finally I know what looks good on me and what doesn't! Anyway, to create an own line of clothing would be too much for now. If I decide to take more time off from touring and composing one day, maybe it could be a option for a future. Winter Storm NetherlandsIs there any chance that you will record an album with a complete orchestra and choir, and also will give some concerts with the orchestra and choir? ErikLike I did with My Winter Storm, there will be an orchestra and choir recorded for my new album as well, but there are no concrete plans for an album just with an orchestra. I have done many concerts already with a choir and an orchestra and there will be many more to come in next years. Winter Storm ChileHello Tarja, what are there songs that have marked his life? Francisca GómezPhantom of the opera. The inspiration for why I started to sing classical music.Von ewiger Liebe from Brahms. The reason I chose chamber music instead of studying just opera.Bohemian Rhapsody from Queen. I understood that there are no borders nor rules in music. Is just the emotion that matters. I walk alone. My first single and very important beginning for my solo career. Winter Storm Argentina In all the places that you are, which was the most beauty for you? Jorge SanchezThere are many places, but to mention only one; Iguazu falls Argentina. Incredible natural beauty.
Tarja Turunen en el Opera-Rock Show 2010 El Festival Internacional de í“pera Miskolc orgullosamente presenta a Tarja Turunen y su concierto "Classic and Divine" en el Opera-Rock Show 2010. El concierto de la soparno Finesa (Quien ha sido llamada "La voz de Finlandia" por la presidenta Taja Halonen) tendrá lugar a las 21:00 el 12 de junio del 2010 (sábado) en el Miskolc Ice Hall (Hungria). Un setlist especial de casi dos horas sera compilado por Tarja para este show, incluyendo una selección de las canciones más amadas de My Winter Storm, gemas clásicas, covers de rock impredecibles, canciones de su carrera con la banda finesa Nigthwish y canciones de su nuevo álbum What Lies Beneath. Será acompañada por su propia banda, orquesta sinfónica y coro. Aquellos quienes han estado en nuestros anteriores Opera-Rock Shows en 2007 y 2008 o han escuchado los dos álbumes en vivo que se han grabado de ellos saben que podemos esperar un concierto verdaderamente grandioso y único otra vez en Miskolc en 2010. Boletos disponibles en http://www.eventim.hu/portal/en/ y en la red europea de Eventim (http://www.eventim.com). Boletos: 25 Euros hasta el 1 de abril de 2010. Despuíés de eso, 30 Euros.
The final work for What Lies Beneath has started. In these last couple of weeks I have been daily preparing the production, schedules, arrangements for the songs and for the album itself. It feels great to be able to start the recordings very soon, since I have been waiting for the moment already for a long time. I am truly excited to witness how all will unfold! The process for my second album started back in June 2008. Among the first songs that my friends and I composed at that time, a character called “Naiad†was born. The fantasy story of Naiad gave me the idea for the album title and for the whole album concept: What Lies Beneath. Let’s start getting together into the spirit of the album.
Find here the lyrics of Naiad. It is a very important song in the album and means a lot to me personally. Naiad (Torsten, Angela, Adrian and Tarja) She hears the distant soft caress there in the gloom. Colours surround with tenderness guiding her through. In the forgotten sweet abyss another sound twilight floating memories always without. Gloaming there above the surface an illusion reaching down for me. What lies beneath beyond the ocean’s door tranquil is the kiss of the azure rising deep sleeping ever more Naiad’s mystery what lies beneath. Guarding their immorality saints in the sand. Stranger than beautiful eerie an ancient land Circle of sixteen turned to stone and still they keep shimmering crystal promises one space between. Breathing the newborn waves. Kneeling for the sea she became. The last touches for the music, last lines of lyrics and arrangements for the songs need to be done now before getting into the studio. I have chosen the musicians for each song, the recording and mixing engineers and some the studios where the album will come alive. We are also starting to organize the artwork and photos for the album. It has been wonderful to be able to brainstorm again and decide the direction the album is going to take. I hope that you will be surprised again by my work; because that’s the way I like it The recordings of the drums will begin on February 4th. I will be in touch with you daily from the studio, so you will have a chance to read, see and maybe also hear what is happening there." Follow Tarja at www.tarja-whatliesbeneath.com.
La ex- cantante de NIGHTWISH Tarja Turunen entrará al estudio en febrero para grabar su nuevo disco en solitario "What Lies Beneath", álbum que en principio será conceptual.La cantante ya tiene elegidos los estudios y los ingenieros, además de los músicos que grabarán cada tema.La grabación de las batería comenzará el 4 de febrero.
