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Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:01 pm
by stratohawk
Did you hear those news??
Timo Tolkki is working on a rock opera!! I read it on
http://www.powermetal.de/news/news-11644.html
Sorry, it's only in German. The original news are somewhere on blabbermouth.net. But you can also find something about on Tolkkis myspace.page.
I think it's great news and I'm really looking forward to that!!! Sounds like an upcoming masterpiece.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:20 pm
by Dave
"[My new solo album] 'Saana - Warrior of Light' is a work in progress.
"[For the past] two years I have had this idea in my head and it won't leave me be. It will be a rock opera, but not in a sense that many of the records using 'rock or metal opera' are. All the singers in this are carefully chosen and I have been auditioning singers already six months. So it's not just that I invite some famous names to sing something. The character that sings the part really has to fit and feel the meaning of the music and lyrics. I have spent quite some time with the top candidates to get to know them personally. This is very important when I will write the music. And I prefer them to be new talents.
"During Christmas I have been writing the story and it just pours out of me. I am writing it in Finnish, but I will translate it in English after it's ready. I have been negotiating with several record companies about this release and the interest has been very good. There will be a press release in about a month and a website dedicated for this project. Then the cast will be revealed as well.
"There have been some rumours about Tarja Turunen (ex-NIGHTWISH) playing the main role but those are untrue. Although I first wanted a Finnish person for the main role, the story has evolved so much that it is not necessary anymore."
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:22 pm
by Stratofanius
Well I've know this opera thing for a long time but nice to read additional info...
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:22 pm
by Dave
It has been known for a long time, but now the whole thing is getting started.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:21 am
by browneyedgirl
Nice to have some good music to look forward to in 2007!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:53 am
by nepi
We will have on 2007
Avantasia - Metal Opera pt.3
Stratovarius - R... R...
Tolkki - Rock Opera
I have to say: It will be an awesome year!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:54 am
by IceBreaker
^^Without forgetting Kotipelto - Serenity.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:25 pm
by Mormegil
...and new albums from Judas Priest, Manowar, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Kamelot, Gamma Ray, Dio and Wintersun.
Saana doesn't sound like Avantasia-copy (like Aina), so I'll definetly check it out.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:22 pm
by exe knight
Don't forget Sonata Arctica's new album.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:04 pm
by browneyedgirl
Let's please give TT all the encouragement we can in both his solo work&the StratoAlbum.
Its really important that we do this!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:53 pm
by Dave
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:24 am
by stratoplayer
Nice! Where did you get the poster from?
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:29 am
by IceBreaker
stratoplayer wrote:Nice! Where did you get the poster from?
Have a look at TT´s MySpace profile and his pics.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:35 am
by stratoplayer
IceBreaker wrote:stratoplayer wrote:Nice! Where did you get the poster from?
Have a look TT´s MySpace profile and his pics.
Oh.. right... whoopsies.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:45 am
by NeonVomit
I am so buying it when it comes out. Can't wait!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:33 am
by Beast_Pete
NeonVomit wrote:I am so buying it when it comes out. Can't wait!
Quoted For Truth!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:21 am
by browneyedgirl
My son said he read in some Metal Magazine(Bloody Knuckles)that Saana was now postponed/scheduled to come out October, 2008.
Is this true?
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:35 am
by StratoTimo
browneyedgirl wrote:My son said he read in some Metal Magazine(Bloody Knuckles)that Saana was now postponed/scheduled to come out October, 2008.
Is this true?
I really don't know and I hope not, because Saanas release date is earlier than new Stratoalbum
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:45 am
by browneyedgirl
StratoTimo wrote:browneyedgirl wrote:My son said he read in some Metal Magazine(Bloody Knuckles)that Saana was now postponed/scheduled to come out October, 2008.
Is this true?
I really don't know and I hope not, because Saanas release date is earlier than new Stratoalbum
I'll ask him tomorrow if he was sure about that. I remember the first date that was set for Saana release was last month!
Well, good things take time, so it will be worth waiting for, I'm sure!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:39 pm
by IceBreaker
browneyedgirl wrote:My son said he read in some Metal Magazine(Bloody Knuckles)that Saana was now postponed/scheduled to come out October, 2008.
Is this true?
Just at the right moment TT has some news from Saana:
Copied this from MFF because thought it´s a bit easier...
14.11.2007
TIMO TOLKKI (Stratovarius) has issued the following update on his official Myspace:
"We have completed the vocals for Saana´s first part. Jennifer, Aino, Heikki and Janette were all delivering outstanding emotional vocal performances. We were also filming on location near Helsinki and inside. It has been the most creative 4 weeks I have ever had. Now I am going to rest a few and then start working on the final stage of this project: editing and mixing.
I hope to complete everything by early January so you can expect the release around April.
There are few pictures from the sessions in the "pictures" section."
Source:
www.myspace.com/ttolkki
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:53 pm
by StratoTimo
IceBreaker wrote:browneyedgirl wrote:My son said he read in some Metal Magazine(Bloody Knuckles)that Saana was now postponed/scheduled to come out October, 2008.
Is this true?
Just at the right moment TT has some news from Saana:
Copied this from MFF because thought it´s a bit easier...
14.11.2007
TIMO TOLKKI (Stratovarius) has issued the following update on his official Myspace:
"We have completed the vocals for Saana´s first part. Jennifer, Aino, Heikki and Janette were all delivering outstanding emotional vocal performances. We were also filming on location near Helsinki and inside. It has been the most creative 4 weeks I have ever had. Now I am going to rest a few and then start working on the final stage of this project: editing and mixing.
I hope to complete everything by early January so you can expect the release around April.
There are few pictures from the sessions in the "pictures" section."
Source:
www.myspace.com/ttolkki
IDIOT!!!
I was planning to do this:
Timo Tolkki wrote:
SAANA VOCALS COMPLETED
We have completed the vocals for Saana´s first part. Jennifer, Aino, Heikki and Janette were all delivering outstanding emotional vocal performances. We were also filming on location near Helsinki and inside. It has been the most creative 4 weeks I have ever had. Now I am going to rest a few and then start working on the final stage of this project: editing and mixing. I hope to complete everything by early January so you can expect the release around April.
There are few pictures from the sessions in the "pictures" section.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:22 pm
by IceBreaker
Hehheh you were too slow.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:50 pm
by Beast_Pete
StratoTimo, get a girl finally and calm down.
BTW, good news. I'm so looking forward to this rock opera.
Edit: just saw the pics of your kids StratoTimo. I take back everything!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:59 pm
by StratoTimo
Beast_Pete wrote:StratoTimo, get a girl finally and calm down.
How many girls I have to get that you keep your mouth closed?
I have Wife and 2 lovely daughters
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:43 am
by stratohawk
StratoTimo wrote:Beast_Pete wrote:StratoTimo, get a girl finally and calm down.
How many girls I have to get that you keep your mouth closed?
I have Wife and 2 lovely daughters
Nice one. And, btw: Really enviable, lucky guy.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:59 am
by Dave
StratoTimo wrote:Beast_Pete wrote:StratoTimo, get a girl finally and calm down.
How many girls I have to get that you keep your mouth closed?
I have Wife and 2 lovely daughters
But your wife isn't lovely ?
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:42 am
by browneyedgirl
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:45 am
by StratoTimo
Why don't you thank me? I say it much more clearly!
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:47 am
by IceBreaker
StratoTimo wrote:Why don't you thank me? I say it much more clearly!
Kimi would say because you wasn´t too fast.
Re: Tolkkis Rock Opera: "Saana - Warrior Of Light"
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:49 am
by StratoTimo
IceBreaker wrote:StratoTimo wrote:Why don't you thank me? I say it much more clearly!
Kimi would say because you wasn´t too fast.
Nope, Kimi would say: I'm not interesting about that
