Taikatalvi is the first song in the Nightwish's seventh studioalbum "Imaginaerum", and it's written by Tuomas Holopainen. The song is a tribute to the most loved children's book author of finland, Tove Jansson (1914-2001), and her Moomin book under the same name (English translation of the book is called Moominland Midwinter). Holopainen has said that the book Taikatalvi is one of his favourites of all time. Lyrics of the song don't follow the story of the book, they've just been a source of inspiration. Taikatalvi is one of the rare published Nigh… read more
Taikatalvi is the first song in the Nightwish's seventh studioalbum "Imaginaerum", and it's written by Tuomas Holopainen. The son… read more
Taikatalvi is the first song in the Nightwish's seventh studioalbum "Imaginaerum", and it's written by Tuomas Holopainen. The song is a tribute to the most loved chil… read more
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and then bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of their debut album, Angels Fall First (1997). In 2001, Vänskä was replaced by Marko Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although Nightwish have been prominent in their home country since Angels Fall First, they did not achi… read more
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Ta… read more
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer J… read more