Best of: Living the Dream
Tarja Turunen · 2022
77 min · 16 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal
A sweeping collection that intertwines symphonic metal with operatic vocals and poignant lyricism.
Best of: Living the Dream is an album by Tarja Turunen, released in 2022. A sweeping collection that intertwines symphonic metal with operatic vocals and poignant lyricism. This album is notable for its comprehensive representation of Tarja's career, consolidating her status within the symphonic metal scene. It features popular tracks like 'I Walk Alone' and 'Die Alive,' which have received substantial airplay, highlighting her commercial viability as a solo artist. The album also serves to introduce new listeners to her work while providing longtime fans with reimagined versions of beloved songs. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Best of: Living the Dream sound like?
A sweeping collection that intertwines symphonic metal with operatic vocals and poignant lyricism. Rooted in classical and power metal.
What makes Best of: Living the Dream by Tarja Turunen notable?
This album is notable for its comprehensive representation of Tarja's career, consolidating her status within the symphonic metal scene. It features popular tracks like 'I Walk Alone' and 'Die Alive,' which have received substantial airplay, highlighting her commercial viability as a solo artist. The album also serves to introduce new listeners to her work while providing longtime fans with reimagined versions of beloved songs. In 2022, Tarja Turunen was celebrating her evolution as a solo artist since leaving Nightwish in 2005. 'Best of: Living the Dream' serves as a curated retrospective, showcasing highlights from her solo career alongside new arrangements. This compilation marks a significant moment, reflecting her growth and the diverse influence she has had on the symphonic metal genre.
How many songs are on Best of: Living the Dream?
Best of: Living the Dream has 16 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Eye of the Storm Standout 6:05
- 2 I Walk Alone (Single Version) Standout 4:01
- 3 Die Alive (Alternative Version) 4:08
- 4 Enough 5:13
- 5 Falling Awake 4:42
- 6 Until My Last Breath (Single Version) 3:49
- 7 I Feel Immortal (Radio Remix) 4:30
- 8 Victim of Ritual Standout 5:54
- 9 500 Letters 4:19
- 10 Never Enough 5:21
- 11 Innocence (Radio Edit) 4:16
- 12 Demons in You 4:43
- 13 Diva 5:44
- 14 Dead Promoses 5:51
- 15 Tears in Rain 4:28
- 16 You and I (Band Version) 4:07
Release Date
December 2, 2022
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
77 min 17 sec
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