October 22nd, 2005. A day of changes, the day when an era ends...
Here you can read the statement that Nightwish published on their Official Website...
"Dear Tarja,
It`s time to choose whether the story of Nightwish ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We`ve been working with this creation for 9 years and we are not ready to give up yet. Nightwish is a way of life, something to live for, and we`re certain we can`t let it go.
Equally certain is the fact that we cannot go on with you and Marcelo any longer. During the last year something sad happened, which I`ve been going over in my head every single day, morning and night. Your attitude and behavior don`t go with Nightwish anymore. There are characteristics I would never have believed to see in my old dear friend. People who don`t talk with each other for a year do not belong in the same band.
We are involved in an industry where the business-side of things is a necessary evil and something to worry about all the time. We are also a band which has always done music from the heart, because of friendship and the music itself. The mental satisfaction should always be more important than money! Nightwish is a band, it`s an emotion.
To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with those emotions have become much more important. You feel that you have sacrificed yourself and your musical career for Nightwish, rather than thinking what it has given to you. This attitude was clearly shown to me in the two things you said to me in an airplane in Toronto: ”I don`t need Nightwish anymore.” and ”Remember, Tuomas, that I could leave this band at any time, giving you only one day`s warning in advance”. I can`t simply write any more songs for you to sing.
You have said yourself that you are merely a ”guest musician” in Nightwish. Now that visit ends and we will continue Nightwish with a new female vocalist.
We`re sure this is an equally big relief to you as it is for us. We have all been feeling bad long enough.
You told us that no matter what, the next Nightwish album will be your last one. However, the rest of us want to continue as long as the fire burns. So there`s no sense in doing that next album with you, either. The four of us have been going over this situation countless times and we have realized that this is the thing we want to do in life. It´s all we can do. In December 2004, in Germany, you said that you will never tour again for more than two weeks at a time. You also said that we can forget about U.S. and Australia because the fees and the sizes of venues are too small.
In interviews I`ve mentioned that if Tarja leaves, that would be the end of the band. I understand that people will think this way. Nightwish is, however, a scenery of my soul and I`m not ready to let go because of one person. A person who wants to focus her creativity to somewhere else, a person whose values don`t match mine.
We were never bothered by the fact that you didn`t participate in writing/arranging songs, you never in 9 years came to rehearse the songs with us before going to the studio. Not the fact that while on tour you always wanted to fly, separately from us with your husband. Not the fact that you are an undisputable front image of the band.
We accepted and felt ok about everything except greed, underestimating the fans, and breaking promises. It was agreed by the five of us that Nightwish would be the priority in everything that we do during 2004-2005. Still so many things were more important to you. The ultimate example being the already sold-out show in Oslo, which you wanted to cancel because you needed to rehearse for your solo concerts, meet frieds and go to the movies. Those were the words Marcelo used in an e-mail explaining the cancellation. This being just one example of so many. I couldn`t think of a worse way of being selfish and dismissing our fans.
Nightwish is a way of life and a job with many obligations. To each other and to the fans. With you we can`t take care of those duties anymore.
Deep within we don`t know which one of you drove us to this point. Somehow Marcelo has changed you from the lovely girl you were into a diva, who doesn`t think or act the way she used to. You are too sure of your irreplaceableness and status.
It`s obvious that you blame your stress and misery on us four. And you think we don`t respect or listen to you. Belive us; We have always had the uppermost respect towards you as a wonderful vocalist and as a friend. And very often during the past couple of years the plans were made according to your decisions only. You were always the only one who wanted more money from the shows. This ”compensation and more money from everything” –attitude is the fact that we are most disappointed of!
We wish that from now on you will listen to your heart instead of Marcelo. Cultural differences combined with greed, opportunism and love is a dangerous combination. Do not wither yourself.
This decision is not something we are especially proud of but you gave us no choice. The gap between us is too wide. And the decision is made by us four unanimously. We are beyond the point where things could be settled by talking.
All the best for your life and career,
Tuomas
Emppu Jukka Marco
Ps. This is an open letter for everybody"
The shocking news have been already all over the internet and around the world.
We can only wish the best for Nightwish and for Tarja.
Weet iemand of het mogelijk is om een eigen lettertype te uploaden naar je site. Als iemand dat weet wil diegene me dat dan even vertellen door dit in een bericht in mijn gastenboek achter te laten.
Ik ben het helemaal met je eens.
Nightwish is een hele goede band, met Tarja waren ze egt super. Haar
stem en de muziek passen helemaal bij elkaar. Ik vind het egt super dat
je deze blog hebt gestart. Veel mensen denken bij Nightwish aan gothik,
waar ze dan weer een schrikbeeld bij hebben. Dus vinden ze het meteen
vreselijk. Gelukkig zijn er ook minder oppervlakige mensen op deze
aarde. Ook leuk dat ze weer een leadsinger zoeken.
22-06-2006 om 21:36
geschreven door Roumbassa Mane
Naam: Jukka Nevalainen Geboortedatum: 21 april 1978 Woonplaats: Joensuu, Finland Muzikale achtergrond: Hij begon met drummen in de vijfde klas. Maar de eerste vijf jaar kon hij maar een half uurtje per week oefenen, vanwege plaatsgebrek voor zijn drumstel. Hij heeft in verscheidene bands gespeeld van verschillende genres. Hobby's: Zwemmen, badminton, joggen en muziek. Favoriete eten: Groentenmix. Favoriete drinken: Tijdens het eten melk. Zonder eten Wodka of limonade. Favoriete band: Dream Theater, Stratovarius. Favoriete album: Gladiator soundtrack, Images & Words van Dream Theater. Favoriete song: Black Diamond van Stratovarius of Eden van Sarah Brightman. Favoriete seizoen: De zomer Ergste nachtmerrie: HipHop Rap Soul-muziek met veel te simpele patronen. Levensfilosofie: Live every day as if it was your whole life
Naam: Tarja Turunen Geboortedatum: 17 augustus 1977 Woonplaats: Helsinki, Finland Muzikale achtergrond: Ze begon met zingen en nam piano-les toen ze nog in de lagere klassen van de basisschool zat. In de hogere klassen starte ze met het bespelen van de fluit op de muziekschool. Na de basisschool ging ze naar een middelbare school voor muziek in Savonlinna. Klassieke zang en muziek theater waren haar belangrijkste vakken. Na de middelbare school ging ze kerkmuziek studeren aan het Sibelius College. Op dit moment specialiseerd ze zich in klassieke zang. Hobby's: Muziek is zowel haar hobby als haar werk. Favoriete eten: Kip. Favoriete drank: Droge zachte rode wijn. Favoriete band: Er zijn zoveel leuke bands Favoriete album: Gladiator soundtrack. Favoriete song: "Von Ewiger Liebe" van Brahms. Favoriete seizoen: De Lente Ergste nachtmerrie: Dat ze 's ochtends wakker wordt en geen stem meer heeft. Levensfilosofie: Smile :)
Naam: Tuomas Holopainen Geboortedatum: 25 december 1976 Woonplaats: Kitee, Finland Muzikale achtergrond: Hij begon piano te spelen toen hij acht jaar oud was. Klarinet kwam daarbij op zijn negende. Op de middelbare school studeerde hij muziek theorie. Hij speelde saxofoon in een jazzband en klarinet in een koperorkest. Keyboard speelt hij vanaf z'n zestiende. Hij speelde in verscheidene bands, o.a. Nattvindens Grat. Hobby's: Muziek, films, wandelen, reizen. Favoriete eten: Mexicaans, sushi. Favoriete drank: Koffie. Favoriete band: Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Sonata Arctica, Vangelis, Rhapsody, Pantera, Children Of Bodom. Favoriete album: Gladiator soundtrack. Favoriete song: Walking in the Air van Howard Blake. Favoriete seizoen: De winter Ergste nachtmerrie: Spinnen. Levensfilosofie: The Road goes ever on
Komt een man in de bar en gaat op een kruk zitten en besteld een biertje. Een paar minuten later komt een aap binnen en maakt een driedubbele salto en komt op de kruk rechts naast de man te zitten. De man kijkt verbaast en vraagt aan de aap: Waar heb je dat geleerd? De aap zegt: Nou ik werk in het circus. Komt er even later weer een aap binnen die ook een driedubbele salto doet en die komt op de kruk links van hem te zitten. De man kijkt weer verbaast en vraagt aan de aap: Waar heb je dat geleerd? De aap zegt: Nou ik werk in het circus. Een paar minuten later komt er weer een aap binnen en doet een driedubbele achteruit salto en komt op de kruk naast de linkszittende aap te zitten. Zegt de man: Laat me raden jij zit zeker ook in het circus. Antwoordt de aap: Nee hoor, ik struikelde gewoon over de mat.
I wish I had an angel For one moment of love I wish I had your angel tonight
Deep into a dying day I took a step outside an innocent heart Prepare to hate me fall when I may This night will hurt you like never before
Old loves they die hard Old lies they die harder
I wish I had an angel For one moment of love I wish I had your angel Your Virgin Mary undone I'm in love with my lust Burning angelwings to dust I wish I had your angel tonight
I'm going down so frail 'n cruel Drunken disguise changes all the rules
Old loves they die hard Old lies they die harder
I wish I had an angel For one moment of love I wish I had your angel Your Virgin Mary undone I'm in love with my lust Burning angelwings to dust I wish I had your angel tonight
Greatest thrill Not to kill But to have prize of the night Hypocrite Wannabe friend 13th disciple who betrayed me for nothing!
Last dance, first kiss Your touch my bliss Beauty always comes with dark thoughts
I wish I had an angel For one moment of love I wish I had your angel Your Virgin Mary undone I'm in love with my lust Burning angelwings to dust I wish I had your angel tonight
I wish I had an angel I wish I had an angel I wish I had an angel! I wish I had an angel!
For whom the gun tolls for whom the prey weeps bow before a war call it religion
Some wounds never heal some tears never will dry for the unkind cry for mankind
Even the dead cry their only comfort kill your friend, I don't care orchid kids, blinded stare
Need to understand no need to forgive no truth no sense left to be followed
Facing this unbearable fear like meeting an old friend "Time to die, poor mates, you made me what I am"
In this world of a million religions everyone prays the same way "Your praying is in vain, it'll all be over soon" Father help me, save me a place by your side "There is no god, our creed is but for ourselves"
"Not a hero unless you die Our species eat the wounded ones"
Drunk with the blood of your victims I do feel your pity-wanting pain Lust for fame, a deadly game
"Run away with your impeccable kin"
Good wombs hath borne bad sons...
Cursing, God, why ? Falling for every lie survivors' guilt in us forevermore
15 candles redeemers of this world dwell in hypocrisy how were we supposed to know
The sun is sleeping quietly Once upon a century Wistful oceans calm and red Ardent caresses laid to rest
For my dreams I hold my life For wishes I behold my night The truth at the end of time Losing faith makes a crime
I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of a solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you
Sorrow has a human heart From my god it will depart I'd sail before a thousand moons Never finding where to go
Two hundred twenty-two days of light Will be desired by a night A moment for the poet's play Until there's nothing left to say
I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you
I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime The darkness around me Shores of solar sea Oh how I wish to go down with the sun Sleeping Weeping With you
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith To end all the innocence To be someone like me This is the birth of all hope To have what I once had This life unforgiven It will end with a birth
No will to wake for this morn To see another black rose born Deathbed is slowly covered with snow
Angels, they fell first but I'm still here Alone as they are drawing near In heaven my masterpiece will finally be sung
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith To end all the innocence To be someone like me
Wounded is the deer that leaps highest And my wound it cuts so deep Turn off the light and let me pull the plug
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith To end all the innocence To be someone like me This is the birth of all hope To have what I once had This life unforgiven It will end with a birth
Mandylion without a face Deathwish without a prayer End of hope End of love End of time The rest is silence 2x
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith To end all the innocence To be someone like me This is the birth of all hope To have what I once had
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith To end all the innocence To be someone like me
This is the end of all hope To lose the child, the faith
We hadden eerst 3 katten Shady, Poekie en TJ. TJ het mannetje van de 3 is gestorven en ligt nu begraven in onze achtertuin. We missen hem heel erg alhoewel ik er erg weinig aan denk. Toen Shady de eerste keer zwanger was ging de geboorte fout er werd een dode kitten geboren. De tweede keer was het raak. We hebben nu 6 kittens die nog allemaal gezond leven. Het zijn allemaal rode en hier staan ze op de foto met de moeder.
Ik vind dat Nightwish de beste band is maar wat vind U? Als U een betere band weet zet dit op de site als een soort......stem. Stemmen mag je ook op mijn site dus hou je alsjeblieft niet in, ik kan elke reactie gebruiken. Verder wil ik vertellen dat Metallica ook erg goed is maar niet zo als Nightwish. Vind U Metallica wel beter dan moet je op dit bericht reageren en er op stemmen.
1.Nightwish A.Goed B.Matig C.Slecht
2.Metallica A.Goed B.Matig C.Slecht
Stem op beide of een en de letter voor goed, matig of slecht erachter.
