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I was wondering which strato songs were not written by Tolkki, but written by some1 else in the band?

I heard tomorrow recently, a reall cool song imo, and I realize Jens wrote it? Hrm...

Well there is Glory of the World, Why are We Here, Unceratainty, Dream wiht Me, Curtains Are Falling, etc... There are also a lot os lyrics composed by Kotipelto.

P.D.: Tomorrow was composed by Tolkki

Keep the Flame, Run Away, and all the others Joostice said. I don't like Kotipelto-composed songs that much, tho. I prefer Jens'

[quote="MaFiaBoY]: I don't like Kotipelto-composed songs that much, tho. I prefer Jens' [/quote]

It's your opinion...

I like the songs composed by the different members of the band.
I think everyone has his/her own feelings about that a song expresses.

I'd say that Kotipelto has written some great lyrics like Father time, Paradise, Forever free, Black diamond, Eternity, It's a mystery...
It's my opinion..

read the lyrics of paradise or look at the lyrics section at strato.com and you know it is a full tolkki song

MaFiaBoY wrote:Keep the Flame, Run Away, and all the others Joostice said. I don't like Kotipelto-composed songs that much, tho. I prefer Jens'

I second that.

IMO, both Jens&Koti are very talented songwriters......I hope both these guys develop their gifts to the Max! :headbang:

Jens is the God. No doubt.

Patricia wrote:

MaFiaBoY wrote:: I don't like Kotipelto-composed songs that much, tho. I prefer Jens'

It's your opinion...

I like the songs composed by the different members of the band.
I think everyone has his/her own feelings about that a song expresses.

I'd say that Kotipelto has written some great lyrics like Father time, Paradise, Forever free, Black diamond, Eternity, It's a mystery...
It's my opinion..

Sure, Kotipelto writes great lyrics, but as for musicwriting I think Tolkki is waaaaaaaay better.

empi wrote:read the lyrics of paradise or look at the lyrics section at strato.com and you know it is a full tolkki song

Read the Visions booklet and you'll see the lyrics are writen by Koti.

MaFiaBoY wrote: Sure, Kotipelto writes great lyrics, but as for musicwriting I think Tolkki is waaaaaaaay better.

Yes, Timo Tolkki has written great music, but let the chance and time to Timo Kotipelto for writing more greatmusic.

read the Visions booklet and you'll see the lyrics are writen by Koti.

Right!

I like this song.....It's Mistery.....but there is a lie on that song but......i like the music and vocals like always.

i like koti's composition n' also jens is good!!!!!

Doesn't the intro riff for "Glory of the world" sound abit like the intro riff for "Will the sun rise" btw?

JEngstrom wrote:Doesn't the intro riff for "Glory of the world" sound abit like the intro riff for "Will the sun rise" btw?

There are lots of things like that... The last one I noticed is the riff in Night Time Eclipse (from 4:40) that sounds EXACTLY like the keyboard line in Anthem Of The World.

Tolkki is easily the best composer in Stratovarius, but in my opinion Kotipelto writes better lyrics.

Mormegil wrote:Tolkki is easily the best composer in Stratovarius, but in my opinion Kotipelto writes better lyrics.

Both of them write great lyrics, Tolkki wrote Forever, Coming Home, Destiny, 4000 Rainy Nights, Phoenix ant lots of other great ones.

JEngstrom wrote:Doesn't the intro riff for "Glory of the world" sound abit like the intro riff for "Will the sun rise" btw?

Yes, it does... I always felt the same way. My fav intro I admit.

And the final part of "Mother Gaia" and just after 8:10min of the song "elements"? both parts are very similar, I have to say that those are one of my favourite melodies of stratovarius, but, quite similar!

"Unceratainty" really rules.One of the best Strato songs ever

Isn't What Can I Say Kotipelto's song too? It is among the best Stratosongs ever created. I just love it!

I´ve just checked "Intermission" booklet.
Music and lyrics of "What Can I Say" belong to Koti

I think the next album should be a group effort- at least three of the guys are excellent writers I am sure the rest can contribute as well.

I think the next album should be a group effort- at least three of the guys are excellent writers I am sure the rest can contribute as well.