Oh gosh! This is very emotional song for me. One of my favourites from Tarja❤ Thanks for doing this! I am glad you liked her. I hope you'll do more😊 This is an interesting introduction to Tarja. I like it. Most of the people get to know Tarja through Nightwish. She was their first singer and her voice is the reason why Nightwish became symphonic metal band. I recommend that you do Tarja's Muse cover of Supremacy live in woodstock 2016.
Tarja 🖤 She experiments a lot with different genres: classical, rock, metal, and lately electronic music.She studied classical music at university in Finland and Germany. I never know what she's going to come up with next. She is my the most favorite female artist. Tarja is the original singer of the Finnish band Nightwish. Thanks to the combination of her voice and heavy metal music, the genre of symphonic metal was born. She was with them for 9 years and recorded five studio albums with them. She left the band in dramatic circumstances in 2005. The song Too Many is thought by many to reflect her pain over the event. Her split from the band is still a very controversial topic. Floor Jansen is now the singer of Nightwish and Tarja has a great solo career. Everyone is doing well.
Bayıldımmm, beautiful! One of my favourite songs by Tarja and a super emotional performance. haklısın o hem bir rock şarkıcısı hem de profesyonel bir klasik şarkıcı. genç bir kadınken bir metal grubunun (Nightwish) da vokalistiydi! she's so cool!! The backing vocals are pre-recorded and Tarja did them herself, she said she loves doing her own harmonies. :) And I love when she goes from the classical clean headvoice to the almost feral "aaahhhhs", like wails or screams. I get chills from it!! and the meaning of the lyrics is that fears won't fade away when you don't face them. you have to let yourself cry and then watch the sun outshine the grey. Thanks for the reaction :) umarım onu bu kanalda daha çok görürüz 🥰
Thank you so much for reacting to my request, I knew you would like it. ;) Tarja is amazing singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, just all in one. :) In this song lyrics sings by back vocals are: "Many too many Living their fears Only few won't fade away Not too many Facing their tears When sunrise outshines the grey" And yeah, like someone already wrote, Tarja was first vocalist of Nightwish, she was first operatic female vocal in metal music ever, because of that now we have so many talented operatic female vocalists in metal music. :) And also because of her Nightwish started playing symphonic metal, at the beggining it was acoustic band, but Tarja's vocal was too powerful to just acoustic guitar and piano. She has operatic music education, but can using also different vocal techniques. She has rock/metal songs, she performing classical songs and opera arias, she has christmas album, very unique, she has also electro music project with another musician, so she can do everything. :)
Tarja has had operatic training and mixes singing styles superbly in her symphonic rock music. Previous to her solo career she was in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. A good song to hear her open up with her operatic style is the Nightwish cover of The Phantom of the Opera, from the End of an Era concert, widely regarded as being the best version of this song. She has also released Beauty and the Beat, a classical concert, which really showcases just how good a singer she is. This performance of Too Many was performed on a small stage with a very small audience. Also on Act II is her much larger concert in Milan. As good as the intimate version you played is, to me her performance of Too Many in Milan is even better, more intense with Tarja able to let go more without being confined by the small stage. If you get the chance, check it out and even better do a reaction on it. It’s an incredible live performance. Thanks
@@coffeereaction hahaha I just read your comment under the one that said that Christian is Anggun's husband ..... I also sat with my mouth open whaaaat because I thought she was still married to Cyril Montana ..... so Anggun is now married for the 4th time 😅
@@coffeereaction hahahaha yes sometimes people are not lucky in a relationship / marriage and that can even happen a few times ...... I was also married 3 times 🤭😅
Hey there, mate! Tarja and NightWish huge, long-time fan/addict here! lol I just came across your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying your content! You've got a new subscriber right here and lots of thumbs up! Thank you so so so much for reacting to this amazing masterpiece by Tarja, I love it and am overjoyed you like it too! In general Tarja records the backing vocals herself, so the harmonies we hear in her songs are usually her own voice 😍, and every so often (more often than not I'd say, as is this performance) the guys of her solo band sing to support those pre-recorded backing vocal harmonies, it creates such an interesting and beautiful texture to the whole mix, especially in this song, as you can see! I love it so much! It's quite unique imo! So deep, powerful and touching (the lyrics and how she built the composition itself in a way that strongly intensifies the meaning of the song)! It gets me everytime, the song, the album (which is "The Shadow Self") and this performance! Tarja excells herself in this imo, both vocally and emotionally. In the whole concert really, and the intimate setting of Metropolis Studios makes it even more special; goosebumps all over, it brings to me tears that constantly try to flood my eyes just to think about it!❤🥲 And mate, if you like this one, wait until you see more; trust me when I say this is only the tip of the iceberg...There are so many more hidden treasures for you to find out from her yet! So please continue down this path with more Tarja! Too few people react to her solo stuff and they're missing sooo much, her solo career is brilliant, vast, diverse, a real rabbit hole of epicness and artistic richness, she created a whole new world amidst the Music universe! Btw, it's funny that you sensed this sort of Nightwish vibe in her, for she was actually the first vocalist and co-founder of NW! Lol She's a classically trained Finnish soprano who sang with them from 1996 to 2005 (when she was dismissed). The dark, rich warm tone of her voice I must say is rare and uncommon even into the classical music world, and her dramatic operatic voice is actually the reason why they became a metal band, otherwise they would've stick to Tuomas' original plans of making folk/acoustic mood music, but as soon as they heard Tarja singing they realised they'd need a massive music to support her powerful voice, thus the idea of starting a metal band instead. Due to all of this they were the pioneers who traveled through the uncharted lands of symphonic metal practically creating the genre itself. They paved the way and opened the gates to other symphonic metal bands that came after and took inspiration on them and on the idea of Tarja's classical vocals used in a metal band (of course now she mixes more her classical singing technique with other styles). After NW (who also moved on quite well with other singers, as I assume you know) she's been on the road of her own long, successful solo career, on which I want to focus now. I hope you're taking suggestions from the comment sections for I have plenty lol. So if that's alright I'd like to drop down here my recommendations, her solo work is stunning and different from anything you've seen, and deserves more attention. Tarja's Music is another epic, life-changing journey, as much as NW's, so I'd like to encourage you to react to more of her solo work besides continuing your NW reactions (from all eras btw, all lineups with the 3 lead singers they had, if you wish I can also give you a list with my NW suggestions, just let me know). Her solo career is full of gems, and since after her dramatic departure from NW back in 2005 she's clearly much happier and finally free to be fully herself, you know, without the "shackles"... and ever growing and maturing vocally and artistically through the years. Her solo musical rock/metal style (apart from her classical music and Xtmas concerts, and other "out of the box" side projects of hers) is very unique and not easily defined, though it still has plenty of the symphonic metal elements as guidelines such as some kinds of guitar riffs, epic orchestral arrangements, dramatic theatrical "ingredients" and her remarkably dark, powerful operatic vocals (though now she mixes a bit her classical singing tecnique with a more "contemporary" style and her strong chest voice in a very singular, non mainstream way). Her solo work is much more versatile, she incorporates and merges aspects of different stylistic elements, and is always experimenting new things in her music without any fear of exploring the unusual, so you never really know what to expect or what she'll do next, AND I find it magnificent, exciting! Plus, I love the fact that she walked her own path and found her "artist self", ways to translate her soul into this world through her Art, never trying to recreate her old days with NW, and I absolutely LOVE the results of her choices. She's simply a fantastic, hard working, super talented and phenomenal artist who's sometimes a bit underrated by some unfortunately, a remarkably beautiful soul too! Such an amazing artist, so creative, expressive, she plays the piano (since she was 6 actually), became a noteworthy songwriter/composer (most of her songs are written and composed by herself), and a producer, collaborator... And a powerful, captivating performer; I love her stage presence and energy too, she always gives all of herself and owns the stage. She's truly one of a kind! I got to see her live a few years ago and man!, what a mesmerizing voice and enthralling presence! She draws in every person in the audience always, and controls the crowd without having to say a word, almost like a spell, as if she's perpetually connected in an almost spiritual level, we feel that and she does too, and knows how to use it! The videos can capture a glimpse of that power, but seeing her live... Wow, it's an entirely different experience! She's much more energetic on stage now than while with NW🤘❤, yet she managed to keep that same majestic aura and otherworldly presence! And at the same time with a distinctly dramatic expression and deep, emotional human renditions! And I don't know how to explain it, but I get this feel from her, in her solo career too and particularly with NW, this sort of vibe of like a dark sorceress warrior, Morrighan-like bewitching powerful entity or something lol Therefore imo, one cannot hope to truly know Tarja as an artist without diving into her stunning solo work too. She's such an inspiration to me, her voice and renditions give me deep, spiritually magical Eargasms💘A-hem... Sorry about that😜. I just Love her so much! Her heavenly voice and work speak deeply to my soul. Anyway, without further ado, back to the list in the next comment (I tried to make a selection as short as I could, really difficult to choose from her vast, outstanding repertoire lol, but there's much more to explore as you go):
1. ua-cam.com/video/6T-Wyw9lYyM/v-deo.html . Song "In for a kill". Album "What lies Beneath" (2010). Performance from her 2012 first live-album "Act I". Bombastic! Hear the lion within her roar!🤘 2. ua-cam.com/video/K3QmQN7VSNI/v-deo.html . This is also from Act I, a kind of mixed version of two of her ballad songs ("Oasis" and "The archive of lost dreams"). Here she sings while playing a grand piano, showing some dramatic nuances of her expression and voice, sort of "gothic vibes". She delivers such a touching, emotional performance! It brings tears to my eyes! It's sort of a "forgotten" treasure!😍 3. ua-cam.com/video/jxqodwLVdcU/v-deo.html . "Love to Hate", this song is part of her 2016 album "The Shadow Self" and the performance recorded in 2018 for her live-album Act II, at London's Metropolis Studios, the same astounding, intimate concert as "Too Many". Outstanding, breathtaking performance, one of my favorites! Plus, the song has an unusual structure, it's awesome. 4. ua-cam.com/video/tv4XWkTWQ0M/v-deo.html . "Undertaker", also live for Act II, and another track from "The Shadow Self". So epic and Incredible! You'll love this one, her energy is amazing and the song is epic! 5. ua-cam.com/video/UGkbQj8e6JI/v-deo.html . "Crimson Deep", also from "What lies Beneath" and performance, from Act I too. It gives me chills, I just love it! 6. ua-cam.com/video/TGjkjNXYBWI/v-deo.html . "Dead Promises", live at Masters of Rock 2019, and the song is from her 2019 album "In the Raw". Freaking awesome! 🤘Great guitar riffs that function as a driving force to the song. Many songs in this album actually have this same characteristic, I think you'll love it. 7. ua-cam.com/video/CpxA5JTT5Ec/v-deo.html . "Shadow Play", also from her "In the Raw". Link to the studio version for the epic choir and orchestra, but there is an outstanding live performance at Circus Life where she plays piano too, worth checking out.💘🤘 8. ua-cam.com/video/Lq-genEQNLA/v-deo.html . "Innocence", from "The Shadow Self" and live at 'Circus Life' in Bucharest, in 2022 (quite recent). Fantastic live version, no backtrack recordings or anything like that, everything literally live! Beautiful, it feels so alive to me, as the whole concert!! Worth checking out as well is the official video for context 9. ua-cam.com/video/R_CQNdPbkzM/v-deo.html . That's a double 'cause I couldn't find a better live recording lol, so here it is: live at Luna Park Ride in 2011, first song is "Stargazers" by NW (from their album Oceanborn) but performed during her solo career, and following this she sings her own song "Ciarán's Well" (from her first solo rock album "My Winter Storm"). So epic, her operatic vocals and stage presence going wild, so much energy, sure you'll be blown away 🤩 10. ua-cam.com/video/GxDnhbGTJSs/v-deo.html . "Victim of Ritual", live at Woodstock (Poland) in 2016. Insane great music inspired and built on Ravel's Bolero! Crazy vocals, wild energy, she's got such unbelievable stamina and ability to keep jumping and moving all around the stage while singing that way, with so much intensity, engaging the crowd and having fun! 11. ua-cam.com/video/e5zEb5xFlIE/v-deo.html . "Supremacy", it's a Muse cover, live at Woodstock too. Astonishing, thrilling high notes! 12. ua-cam.com/video/yma4r9Ep_kc/v-deo.htmlsi=ffYuiRtg2LmxJknc . "The Reign", from her first rock album "My Winter Storm", but the performance from Act I. The song itself is alredy beautiful and emotional, definitely a hidden gem, and then what she does here..... So very touching😪💘, a unique moment! It shows the deep bond, reciprocal connection, love and trust between Tarja and her fans. I can't tell you more, you have to witness it lol 13. ua-cam.com/video/LIwC7P7zAOk/v-deo.html . "Medusa", from her "Colours in the Dark" and live at Metropolis Studios as well. Greek mythology driven, very different atmosphere she evokes here, epic yet mystical, mesmerizing, sort of alluring in a sense, I have not enough words to describe it lol. The studio version is a duet, worth checking out as well 14. ua-cam.com/video/0QtdQQne2Ts/v-deo.html . "Passion and the Opera", this one is actually by NW but performed in Tarja's solo career, 'twas in 2007 (therefore after the breakup). I don't think they ever performed this song live together. Anyway it's sooo amazing!!! In this song Tuomas seems to make "subtle" musical mentions of Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria, from his opera "The Magic Flute". Love this and Tarja is gorgeous, showcases much of her vocal skills and powerful energy on stage! 15. ua-cam.com/video/Gwdv0UaxSos/v-deo.html . "Anteroom of Death", also from Act I dvd. Awesome and a bit insane, love it! 16. ua-cam.com/video/1mrBJGdM5_U/v-deo.htmlsi=iSCLrVdHidzqglu9 . "Eye of the Storm", the only new song in her 2022 compilation album "Best of: Living the Dream", which is a restrospective where she looked back to her career and handpicked songs from her six studio albums. She has such an interesting, remarkable way of putting hints that reference important parts of her personal and professional journey. And there's a unique mix of styles that she merges together, that's all going to say for now lol 18. ua-cam.com/video/JFJkCdOUEQg/v-deo.html . "Stand Away", this one is actually featuring Tarja. The song is by Angra, a Brazilian melodic power metal band, in a live performance in 2013 I believe. It's another astounding piece of art! Prepare to be blown away by the music and the voices!.. Also, I don't know if you're into classical music (I am, I'm a classical musician 😆), so should you wish to see her go full 'operatic' (I mean, her real classical singing so you can hear the difference), I'll be leaving here as well a small list with videos of her classical performances, totally worth it: 1. ua-cam.com/video/kEFFp3G3cMc/v-deo.html . This is an Ave Maria composed by Tarja herself! It is a live performance recorded in 2013. Truly beautiful, strongly recomend that you listen to it. So heavenly, divine and touching, with a stunning arrangement as well!😍💘 Try to hold back your tears ahaha 2. ua-cam.com/video/T2VIhB7q9uQ/v-deo.html . This is a czech opera aria known (in english) as "Song to the Moon", from Dvorák's opera "Rusalka". Tarja sings it beautifully, so expressive, majestic and stunning! 3. ua-cam.com/video/761qOzEdl8E/v-deo.html . This is the german aria "Mein Herr Marquis", from Johann Strauss' opera "Die Fledermaus". Here she shows some super high notes of her soprano vocal range and an agility that is quite impressive, for her voice has a more dramatic, heavier and darker tone, so it's not an aria exactly for her vocal Fach (the vocal classification of a singer). Considering this, Tarja's done a very good job! 4. ua-cam.com/video/4NL6xSHWQv0/v-deo.html . This is Tarja singing the well-known Puccini's aria "O mio Babbino Caro". Exquisite and gorgeous!😍 You can't miss it! 5. ua-cam.com/video/q1rfx63pf-0/v-deo.html . This is "Säv, Säv, Susa" by Jean Sibelius (a Finnish composer😍). I love this song (it's short but awesome) and the composer! Tarja is really incredible in this one!!! It's clearly recorded from a cellphone, but the audio and image are surprisingly good considering! And trust me, it's worth it hearing her in this! You'll witness her true dramatic, "spinto" soprano timbre in full; her rendition is so intense, it gives me chills from the beginning as well as her facial expressions haha. 6. ua-cam.com/video/3groSGNqMBY/v-deo.html . This is "Vilja Lied", a german aria by Lehár, where she sings during her "Beauty and the Beat" project, just like "Song to the Moon". It's another "must listen" from her classical repertoire! 😍❤ 7. ua-cam.com/video/TvFVdET3ng4/v-deo.html . "Swanheart", not an actual classical piece, but done in a somewhat "classical" manner. It's a song by NW, but here she performs with an orchestra and choir in 2013, beautiful arrangement and her vocals are so thrilling and emotional! Thank you, mate! Hope to see you soon. And sorry for such a long, massive comment split in two, I might have exceeded myself this time, but I just couldn't help it 🤣. We fans are very passionate lol
Hola hola!!! Espero que te encuentres muy bien. La carrera de Tarja solista es muy interesante como lo fue en su momento junto a Nightwish. Tus reacciones son muy buenas (detalle que no queria dejar pasar). Espero que puedas seguir reaccionando a mas videos de Tarja. Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷
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She Is amazing!!!
Tarja is amazing.
Oh gosh! This is very emotional song for me. One of my favourites from Tarja❤
Thanks for doing this! I am glad you liked her. I hope you'll do more😊
This is an interesting introduction to Tarja. I like it. Most of the people get to know Tarja through Nightwish. She was their first singer and her voice is the reason why Nightwish became symphonic metal band.
I recommend that you do Tarja's Muse cover of Supremacy live in woodstock 2016.
Thanks friend 😊👍
Tarja 🖤 She experiments a lot with different genres: classical, rock, metal, and lately electronic music.She studied classical music at university in Finland and Germany. I never know what she's going to come up with next. She is my the most favorite female artist.
Tarja is the original singer of the Finnish band Nightwish. Thanks to the combination of her voice and heavy metal music, the genre of symphonic metal was born. She was with them for 9 years and recorded five studio albums with them. She left the band in dramatic circumstances in 2005. The song Too Many is thought by many to reflect her pain over the event. Her split from the band is still a very controversial topic.
Floor Jansen is now the singer of Nightwish and Tarja has a great solo career. Everyone is doing well.
Bayıldımmm, beautiful! One of my favourite songs by Tarja and a super emotional performance.
haklısın o hem bir rock şarkıcısı hem de profesyonel bir klasik şarkıcı. genç bir kadınken bir metal grubunun (Nightwish) da vokalistiydi! she's so cool!!
The backing vocals are pre-recorded and Tarja did them herself, she said she loves doing her own harmonies. :) And I love when she goes from the classical clean headvoice to the almost feral "aaahhhhs", like wails or screams. I get chills from it!!
and the meaning of the lyrics is that fears won't fade away when you don't face them. you have to let yourself cry and then watch the sun outshine the grey.
Thanks for the reaction :) umarım onu bu kanalda daha çok görürüz 🥰
Teşekkürler 😊✌️
Thank you so much for reacting to my request, I knew you would like it. ;) Tarja is amazing singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, just all in one. :) In this song lyrics sings by back vocals are:
"Many too many
Living their fears
Only few won't fade away
Not too many
Facing their tears
When sunrise outshines the grey"
And yeah, like someone already wrote, Tarja was first vocalist of Nightwish, she was first operatic female vocal in metal music ever, because of that now we have so many talented operatic female vocalists in metal music. :) And also because of her Nightwish started playing symphonic metal, at the beggining it was acoustic band, but Tarja's vocal was too powerful to just acoustic guitar and piano. She has operatic music education, but can using also different vocal techniques. She has rock/metal songs, she performing classical songs and opera arias, she has christmas album, very unique, she has also electro music project with another musician, so she can do everything. :)
Thanks for the information friend 😊✌️
@@coffeereaction You're welcome. :)
Tarja has had operatic training and mixes singing styles superbly in her symphonic rock music. Previous to her solo career she was in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. A good song to hear her open up with her operatic style is the Nightwish cover of The Phantom of the Opera, from the End of an Era concert, widely regarded as being the best version of this song. She has also released Beauty and the Beat, a classical concert, which really showcases just how good a singer she is.
This performance of Too Many was performed on a small stage with a very small audience. Also on Act II is her much larger concert in Milan. As good as the intimate version you played is, to me her performance of Too Many in Milan is even better, more intense with Tarja able to let go more without being confined by the small stage. If you get the chance, check it out and even better do a reaction on it. It’s an incredible live performance. Thanks
Sure friend, thanks for the information ❤️👍
Maybe you can see her "circus life live show", its totally live. Choose any song.
I love Tarja turunen Queen ❤
Tarja is great she was the lead singer of Nightwish before Floor Jansen became it. 😁🥰
Nightwish : Tarja Turunen (1997-2005) · Anette Olzon (2005-2012) and Floor Jansen 2013 till now.
Oh ok that name was sounding familiar from my Nightwish reaction comments 😊👍
@@coffeereaction hahaha I just read your comment under the one that said that Christian is Anggun's husband ..... I also sat with my mouth open whaaaat because I thought she was still married to Cyril Montana ..... so Anggun is now married for the 4th time 😅
@@Coby-Fajalobi Omg whaatt again 😅
@@coffeereaction hahahaha yes sometimes people are not lucky in a relationship / marriage and that can even happen a few times ...... I was also married 3 times 🤭😅
Hey there, mate! Tarja and NightWish huge, long-time fan/addict here! lol I just came across your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying your content! You've got a new subscriber right here and lots of thumbs up! Thank you so so so much for reacting to this amazing masterpiece by Tarja, I love it and am overjoyed you like it too! In general Tarja records the backing vocals herself, so the harmonies we hear in her songs are usually her own voice 😍, and every so often (more often than not I'd say, as is this performance) the guys of her solo band sing to support those pre-recorded backing vocal harmonies, it creates such an interesting and beautiful texture to the whole mix, especially in this song, as you can see! I love it so much! It's quite unique imo! So deep, powerful and touching (the lyrics and how she built the composition itself in a way that strongly intensifies the meaning of the song)! It gets me everytime, the song, the album (which is "The Shadow Self") and this performance! Tarja excells herself in this imo, both vocally and emotionally. In the whole concert really, and the intimate setting of Metropolis Studios makes it even more special; goosebumps all over, it brings to me tears that constantly try to flood my eyes just to think about it!❤🥲 And mate, if you like this one, wait until you see more; trust me when I say this is only the tip of the iceberg...There are so many more hidden treasures for you to find out from her yet! So please continue down this path with more Tarja! Too few people react to her solo stuff and they're missing sooo much, her solo career is brilliant, vast, diverse, a real rabbit hole of epicness and artistic richness, she created a whole new world amidst the Music universe!
Btw, it's funny that you sensed this sort of Nightwish vibe in her, for she was actually the first vocalist and co-founder of NW! Lol She's a classically trained Finnish soprano who sang with them from 1996 to 2005 (when she was dismissed). The dark, rich warm tone of her voice I must say is rare and uncommon even into the classical music world, and her dramatic operatic voice is actually the reason why they became a metal band, otherwise they would've stick to Tuomas' original plans of making folk/acoustic mood music, but as soon as they heard Tarja singing they realised they'd need a massive music to support her powerful voice, thus the idea of starting a metal band instead. Due to all of this they were the pioneers who traveled through the uncharted lands of symphonic metal practically creating the genre itself. They paved the way and opened the gates to other symphonic metal bands that came after and took inspiration on them and on the idea of Tarja's classical vocals used in a metal band (of course now she mixes more her classical singing technique with other styles). After NW (who also moved on quite well with other singers, as I assume you know) she's been on the road of her own long, successful solo career, on which I want to focus now.
I hope you're taking suggestions from the comment sections for I have plenty lol. So if that's alright I'd like to drop down here my recommendations, her solo work is stunning and different from anything you've seen, and deserves more attention. Tarja's Music is another epic, life-changing journey, as much as NW's, so I'd like to encourage you to react to more of her solo work besides continuing your NW reactions (from all eras btw, all lineups with the 3 lead singers they had, if you wish I can also give you a list with my NW suggestions, just let me know). Her solo career is full of gems, and since after her dramatic departure from NW back in 2005 she's clearly much happier and finally free to be fully herself, you know, without the "shackles"... and ever growing and maturing vocally and artistically through the years. Her solo musical rock/metal style (apart from her classical music and Xtmas concerts, and other "out of the box" side projects of hers) is very unique and not easily defined, though it still has plenty of the symphonic metal elements as guidelines such as some kinds of guitar riffs, epic orchestral arrangements, dramatic theatrical "ingredients" and her remarkably dark, powerful operatic vocals (though now she mixes a bit her classical singing tecnique with a more "contemporary" style and her strong chest voice in a very singular, non mainstream way). Her solo work is much more versatile, she incorporates and merges aspects of different stylistic elements, and is always experimenting new things in her music without any fear of exploring the unusual, so you never really know what to expect or what she'll do next, AND I find it magnificent, exciting! Plus, I love the fact that she walked her own path and found her "artist self", ways to translate her soul into this world through her Art, never trying to recreate her old days with NW, and I absolutely LOVE the results of her choices.
She's simply a fantastic, hard working, super talented and phenomenal artist who's sometimes a bit underrated by some unfortunately, a remarkably beautiful soul too! Such an amazing artist, so creative, expressive, she plays the piano (since she was 6 actually), became a noteworthy songwriter/composer (most of her songs are written and composed by herself), and a producer, collaborator... And a powerful, captivating performer; I love her stage presence and energy too, she always gives all of herself and owns the stage. She's truly one of a kind! I got to see her live a few years ago and man!, what a mesmerizing voice and enthralling presence! She draws in every person in the audience always, and controls the crowd without having to say a word, almost like a spell, as if she's perpetually connected in an almost spiritual level, we feel that and she does too, and knows how to use it! The videos can capture a glimpse of that power, but seeing her live... Wow, it's an entirely different experience! She's much more energetic on stage now than while with NW🤘❤, yet she managed to keep that same majestic aura and otherworldly presence! And at the same time with a distinctly dramatic expression and deep, emotional human renditions! And I don't know how to explain it, but I get this feel from her, in her solo career too and particularly with NW, this sort of vibe of like a dark sorceress warrior, Morrighan-like bewitching powerful entity or something lol
Therefore imo, one cannot hope to truly know Tarja as an artist without diving into her stunning solo work too. She's such an inspiration to me, her voice and renditions give me deep, spiritually magical Eargasms💘A-hem... Sorry about that😜. I just Love her so much! Her heavenly voice and work speak deeply to my soul. Anyway, without further ado, back to the list in the next comment (I tried to make a selection as short as I could, really difficult to choose from her vast, outstanding repertoire lol, but there's much more to explore as you go):
1. ua-cam.com/video/6T-Wyw9lYyM/v-deo.html . Song "In for a kill". Album "What lies Beneath" (2010). Performance from her 2012 first live-album "Act I". Bombastic! Hear the lion within her roar!🤘
2. ua-cam.com/video/K3QmQN7VSNI/v-deo.html . This is also from Act I, a kind of mixed version of two of her ballad songs ("Oasis" and "The archive of lost dreams"). Here she sings while playing a grand piano, showing some dramatic nuances of her expression and voice, sort of "gothic vibes". She delivers such a touching, emotional performance! It brings tears to my eyes! It's sort of a "forgotten" treasure!😍
3. ua-cam.com/video/jxqodwLVdcU/v-deo.html . "Love to Hate", this song is part of her 2016 album "The Shadow Self" and the performance recorded in 2018 for her live-album Act II, at London's Metropolis Studios, the same astounding, intimate concert as "Too Many". Outstanding, breathtaking performance, one of my favorites! Plus, the song has an unusual structure, it's awesome.
4. ua-cam.com/video/tv4XWkTWQ0M/v-deo.html . "Undertaker", also live for Act II, and another track from "The Shadow Self". So epic and Incredible! You'll love this one, her energy is amazing and the song is epic!
5. ua-cam.com/video/UGkbQj8e6JI/v-deo.html . "Crimson Deep", also from "What lies Beneath" and performance, from Act I too. It gives me chills, I just love it!
6. ua-cam.com/video/TGjkjNXYBWI/v-deo.html . "Dead Promises", live at Masters of Rock 2019, and the song is from her 2019 album "In the Raw". Freaking awesome! 🤘Great guitar riffs that function as a driving force to the song. Many songs in this album actually have this same characteristic, I think you'll love it.
7. ua-cam.com/video/CpxA5JTT5Ec/v-deo.html . "Shadow Play", also from her "In the Raw". Link to the studio version for the epic choir and orchestra, but there is an outstanding live performance at Circus Life where she plays piano too, worth checking out.💘🤘
8. ua-cam.com/video/Lq-genEQNLA/v-deo.html . "Innocence", from "The Shadow Self" and live at 'Circus Life' in Bucharest, in 2022 (quite recent). Fantastic live version, no backtrack recordings or anything like that, everything literally live! Beautiful, it feels so alive to me, as the whole concert!! Worth checking out as well is the official video for context
9. ua-cam.com/video/R_CQNdPbkzM/v-deo.html . That's a double 'cause I couldn't find a better live recording lol, so here it is: live at Luna Park Ride in 2011, first song is "Stargazers" by NW (from their album Oceanborn) but performed during her solo career, and following this she sings her own song "Ciarán's Well" (from her first solo rock album "My Winter Storm"). So epic, her operatic vocals and stage presence going wild, so much energy, sure you'll be blown away 🤩
10. ua-cam.com/video/GxDnhbGTJSs/v-deo.html . "Victim of Ritual", live at Woodstock (Poland) in 2016. Insane great music inspired and built on Ravel's Bolero! Crazy vocals, wild energy, she's got such unbelievable stamina and ability to keep jumping and moving all around the stage while singing that way, with so much intensity, engaging the crowd and having fun!
11. ua-cam.com/video/e5zEb5xFlIE/v-deo.html . "Supremacy", it's a Muse cover, live at Woodstock too. Astonishing, thrilling high notes!
12. ua-cam.com/video/yma4r9Ep_kc/v-deo.htmlsi=ffYuiRtg2LmxJknc . "The Reign", from her first rock album "My Winter Storm", but the performance from Act I. The song itself is alredy beautiful and emotional, definitely a hidden gem, and then what she does here..... So very touching😪💘, a unique moment! It shows the deep bond, reciprocal connection, love and trust between Tarja and her fans. I can't tell you more, you have to witness it lol
13. ua-cam.com/video/LIwC7P7zAOk/v-deo.html . "Medusa", from her "Colours in the Dark" and live at Metropolis Studios as well. Greek mythology driven, very different atmosphere she evokes here, epic yet mystical, mesmerizing, sort of alluring in a sense, I have not enough words to describe it lol. The studio version is a duet, worth checking out as well
14. ua-cam.com/video/0QtdQQne2Ts/v-deo.html . "Passion and the Opera", this one is actually by NW but performed in Tarja's solo career, 'twas in 2007 (therefore after the breakup). I don't think they ever performed this song live together. Anyway it's sooo amazing!!! In this song Tuomas seems to make "subtle" musical mentions of Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria, from his opera "The Magic Flute". Love this and Tarja is gorgeous, showcases much of her vocal skills and powerful energy on stage!
15. ua-cam.com/video/Gwdv0UaxSos/v-deo.html . "Anteroom of Death", also from Act I dvd. Awesome and a bit insane, love it!
16. ua-cam.com/video/1mrBJGdM5_U/v-deo.htmlsi=iSCLrVdHidzqglu9 . "Eye of the Storm", the only new song in her 2022 compilation album "Best of: Living the Dream", which is a restrospective where she looked back to her career and handpicked songs from her six studio albums. She has such an interesting, remarkable way of putting hints that reference important parts of her personal and professional journey. And there's a unique mix of styles that she merges together, that's all going to say for now lol
18. ua-cam.com/video/JFJkCdOUEQg/v-deo.html . "Stand Away", this one is actually featuring Tarja. The song is by Angra, a Brazilian melodic power metal band, in a live performance in 2013 I believe. It's another astounding piece of art! Prepare to be blown away by the music and the voices!..
Also, I don't know if you're into classical music (I am, I'm a classical musician 😆), so should you wish to see her go full 'operatic' (I mean, her real classical singing so you can hear the difference), I'll be leaving here as well a small list with videos of her classical performances, totally worth it:
1. ua-cam.com/video/kEFFp3G3cMc/v-deo.html . This is an Ave Maria composed by Tarja herself! It is a live performance recorded in 2013. Truly beautiful, strongly recomend that you listen to it. So heavenly, divine and touching, with a stunning arrangement as well!😍💘 Try to hold back your tears ahaha
2. ua-cam.com/video/T2VIhB7q9uQ/v-deo.html . This is a czech opera aria known (in english) as "Song to the Moon", from Dvorák's opera "Rusalka". Tarja sings it beautifully, so expressive, majestic and stunning!
3. ua-cam.com/video/761qOzEdl8E/v-deo.html . This is the german aria "Mein Herr Marquis", from Johann Strauss' opera "Die Fledermaus". Here she shows some super high notes of her soprano vocal range and an agility that is quite impressive, for her voice has a more dramatic, heavier and darker tone, so it's not an aria exactly for her vocal Fach (the vocal classification of a singer). Considering this, Tarja's done a very good job!
4. ua-cam.com/video/4NL6xSHWQv0/v-deo.html . This is Tarja singing the well-known Puccini's aria "O mio Babbino Caro". Exquisite and gorgeous!😍 You can't miss it!
5. ua-cam.com/video/q1rfx63pf-0/v-deo.html . This is "Säv, Säv, Susa" by Jean Sibelius (a Finnish composer😍). I love this song (it's short but awesome) and the composer! Tarja is really incredible in this one!!! It's clearly recorded from a cellphone, but the audio and image are surprisingly good considering! And trust me, it's worth it hearing her in this! You'll witness her true dramatic, "spinto" soprano timbre in full; her rendition is so intense, it gives me chills from the beginning as well as her facial expressions haha.
6. ua-cam.com/video/3groSGNqMBY/v-deo.html . This is "Vilja Lied", a german aria by Lehár, where she sings during her "Beauty and the Beat" project, just like "Song to the Moon". It's another "must listen" from her classical repertoire! 😍❤
7. ua-cam.com/video/TvFVdET3ng4/v-deo.html . "Swanheart", not an actual classical piece, but done in a somewhat "classical" manner. It's a song by NW, but here she performs with an orchestra and choir in 2013, beautiful arrangement and her vocals are so thrilling and emotional!
Thank you, mate! Hope to see you soon. And sorry for such a long, massive comment split in two, I might have exceeded myself this time, but I just couldn't help it 🤣. We fans are very passionate lol
Thanks for detailed information my friend. And welcome ✌️
@@coffeereaction I thank you, mate! See you around! I'm eager for more 🤘😁lol
fun fact: keyboard player is Christian Kretschmar,he is Anggun husband
Omg whaatt 😱😱
Hola hola!!! Espero que te encuentres muy bien.
La carrera de Tarja solista es muy interesante como lo fue en su momento junto a Nightwish.
Tus reacciones son muy buenas (detalle que no queria dejar pasar).
Espero que puedas seguir reaccionando a mas videos de Tarja.
Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Argentina 🇦🇷
❤️✌️
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