July's Most Anticipated Release: Tarja - Victim Of Ritual Single
There's no need to mention that I'm a huge Tarja (Tarja Turunen, better known as the former vocalist of Finnish's Symphonic Metal band Nightwish) fan. I've been following her for 2 years, listening to every single song of hers and also have most of her standard releases (i.e My Winter Storm, What Lies Beneath, Tarja & Harus and Act I - CD & DVD).
It's so breath-taking to wait for a new album. You see, I've been waiting for months since when she announced that she was beginning to work on a new album. I was like "OMG, it's happening! It's happening!". I bet every music enthusiast understands my sentiment.
So, make it real not fantasy, here the single comes:
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RELEASE DATE: July 12th, 2013
DESCRIPTION FROM HER LABEL earMUSIC:
An evocative snare-drum that sounds like it was coming from a mysterious place, the tender sound of an orchestra joins followed by a familiar and seductive melody played by an oboe. When Tarja’s distinctive voice resounds through the speakers, her warm timbre fills the room.Her melody is full of emotions and tender, before the song explodes into an epic, heavy chorus:“Hysterical, tragical
Victim of ritual
Cynical, critical
Victim of ritual
She’s a killer, killer
She’s a killer, killer”- Excerpt of ‘Victim Of Ritual’ by TarjaInspired by the one-movement orchestral piece ‘Boléro’ by Maurice Ravel, the almost six minutes long, ‘Victim Of Ritual’ is the first single from Tarja’s forthcoming album “Colours In The Dark”. The song will be released as download, CD single and 7” vinyl on June 12th, 2013 via earMUSIC.
Both physical releases will surely become rare collector’s items, being made available in strictly limited quantities. The 4-songs digipak CD-single is limited to 3.000 copies worldwide, whereas the 2-track 7” vinyl is limited to only 1.500 units worldwide.
A video to ‘Victim Of Ritual’ is also scheduled for July.Tarja’s forthcoming new album “Colours In The Dark” will be released in August 2013 via earMUSIC. Mixed by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2) in Austin, Texas, the album is definitely going to be one of the brightest moments for rock in 2013.
While Tarja´s fans will have to be patient and wait a bit longer for the first video-clip from the new album, a first glimpse can be enjoyed with the teaser song ‘Never Enough’, and an unusual lyric video was made available on Youtube, iTunes and Spotify.
For regular updates, fans should make sure to check the official album website www.tarja-coloursinthedark.com on which Tarja personally posts blog-entries about the process of the new album, revealing lyrics, information and keeps in touch with her fans.Tracklist 7″ vinyl
Side A: Victim Of Ritual Side
B: Victim Of Ritual (First Demo)Maxi Single
1. Victim Of Ritual
2. Victim Of Ritual (First Demo)
3. I Walk Alone (Live From Luna Park)
4. Underneath (Live From Luna Park)www.tarjaturunen.com
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I've listened to this song and it's a KILLER! Her voice is so dark, charismatic and powerful. I bet the new album will be a bomb as this song is so good it's a great sign *fan-girling*. The single cover is not really appropriate as it doesn't represent the song's soul and feelings.
The song starts in a very atmosphere that reminds me of a battlefield with blood, swords and sacrifice. A woman in black cape walks by and glances at my face with light gray eyes on a cold-looking blood-stained face that chills me to the bones.
The drumming is a distinctive new feature that has never appeared on her previous songs. Also this time she involves more orchestra to her melodies. In my personal opinion, this song showcases well her vocal range and ability. I especially enjoy the high notes, the "r-r-r-r-itual" and dark feelings of this particular song. If other songs from the new album can equally (if not better) be this good, I'll certainly have a heart-attack (in a good way) thanks to its awesomeness. Overall I'm totally hooked!
The song starts in a very atmosphere that reminds me of a battlefield with blood, swords and sacrifice. A woman in black cape walks by and glances at my face with light gray eyes on a cold-looking blood-stained face that chills me to the bones.
The drumming is a distinctive new feature that has never appeared on her previous songs. Also this time she involves more orchestra to her melodies. In my personal opinion, this song showcases well her vocal range and ability. I especially enjoy the high notes, the "r-r-r-r-itual" and dark feelings of this particular song. If other songs from the new album can equally (if not better) be this good, I'll certainly have a heart-attack (in a good way) thanks to its awesomeness. Overall I'm totally hooked!
THE UPCOMING ALBUM COLOURS IN THE DARK
Release Dates:
- August 30th 2013: Germany, Austria, Argentina, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland
- September 2nd 2013: Norway, Poland, Czech Republic
- September 3rd 2013: USA, Canada
- September 4th 2013: Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, UK
- More international release dates coming soon
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