Guitar recordings finished!
Some of you were wondering that 17 songs is quite much for an album. Not all the songs are going to end up on the actual album.
We need bonus tracks and b-sides for different territories and singles. In the worldwide release, there are always countries asking for bonuses. On my album you can expect to have around 11-12 songs. I am lucky though to have more than enough material.
Last night Alex finished his guitar parts and today he returned back to Germany in the morning.
The band recordings are pretty much done now. We still need the keyboards and cello parts. These two instruments are not going to be recorded here at Petrax, but both Christian and Max are recording in their home studios.
We had some guests in Hollola today. Max helped us to contact musicians from Lahti symphony orchestra to record a string quartet. Max played himself the cello parts and did the arrangement for the quartet. The recordings went really well and the sound I was seeking for, was accomplished.
Thanks to Jyrki, Pauline and Rémi.
It was really great to have all my “band mates” here with me. We had a good time together in these sessions and the results are speaking. The songs are really getting tight, even though they are still missing quite few elements.
I read in the blog that many were surprised to see how fast the recordings are progressing. Have in mind that we have been working, discussing and living with these songs for nearly 2 years in some cases. So at the moment of the actual recording, everything is very clear already.
Tomorrow the vocal session will begin, so wish me good luck 
With love, Tarja
189 Responses to Guitar recordings finished!
Bill Mullin says:
Posted on: February 21, 2010 11:07 amHello Tarja
It makes me happy to see that you are making another album. I find your voice to be the most pleasing of any female vocalist in rock/pop music today. I listen to you everyday, either from the My Winter Storm DVD or the Nightwish DVD’s that I have of you. Any idea when the new DVD will be released? Will it be released in the USA? I have a tough time finding your work sometimes. I would also ask are you ever going to do a tour in the USA? Also, is there a way to get DVD’s of you singing any operas. I saw some clips of you on youtube and would love to hear more.
I wrote you once before about these things but never saw a reply. I will tell you that I am not your typical fan as I am 52 and I am sure that most of your fans are much younger. Well, I really hope that some time in the near future you will find your way to a US tour as I would very much love to see you in concert and as I am ill you never know how long I have to wait
Well good luck on all of your endeavors.
Stay well
Bill
daniela says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 9:27 pmAaaaaa ! Actualizo el blog y no hay post nuevo Jjajajajajajajaj xDDD
Esta vocalizando, seguramente como dijo antes de ayer xD que bueno = )
Y buenooo, aca recordando La Trastienda 26
, cuando fui a verla y fui la primera en entrar para que me firmaras, Dios ! eso fue lo mas para mi, mi sueño se habia cumplido de ir a verte asi en person alkjasldk.. que emocion ♥
Espero verla pronto !
Saludos
Daniela Chuit de Argentina ( Buenos Aires )
Erick says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 8:31 pmHello Tarja!
Im so excited with your new album ‘-’
You should make an double cd with the 17 musics! =D
I would definitely buy it!
How are the things with the recording of the vocals? I’m so anxious to know it!
with all love in the world,
Erick
Yanu Turunen says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 8:26 pmhola tarja.. gracias por contarnos mas sobre tu disco.. la ver la ansiedad me impacienta pero se que va a vale la pena por que las cosas que se hacen con amor y esfuerzo valen la pena.. un ejemplo de esto seria su carrera entera y sus discos..
bueno solo te deseo lo mejor con las partes vocales.. lo cual se que va a hacer excelente.. igual que cuando la escucho en vivo gracias a dios tuve el placer de verla dos veces y es algo que nunca me cansaria.. saludos a la banda y su compañero fiel que siempre esta y el cual aprecio mucho el señor marcelo cabuli.
espero que este bien.. le mandamos un beso mi bebe que esta en la panzita (Soile) y yo..
Victoria says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 7:24 pmTarja, it is so great to hear the recordings are coming along so great! I am very much anticipating this album. We fans need to hear more of your lovely voice!(:
I hope recordings for vocal parts go well.
Wishes,
Victoria
Almagest says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 6:49 pmI agree with the others, I really miss Maria, too! She’s really cool.
Frances (PinkCartoonAngel) says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 6:39 pmHello Tarja,
Thanks for posting again
Hope the vocal recordings are going well and are as good as you hoped for!
Can’t wait to see the album artwork
Love and Best Wishes,
Frances x
Hanna says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 6:21 pmHello Tarja!
I wish you all luck with the recordings! It will sound amazing
I wound love to hear some of the songs soon, hope the album will be out soon
You are doing an amazing work, all of you do! You are all so very good, so talented! can’t wait to hear the result !
With all my love, Hanna
(Hanna from the VIP-dinner in malmö, 26/5 – 08 )
marilena says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 5:37 pmvocal recordings:)yiiei!
the last pieces of the puzzle are being placed AND THE ALBUM WILL BE OUT SOON:D
take care:):)
kisses from greece
Ellis says:
Posted on: February 19, 2010 5:36 pmDear Tarja,
Good luck with the vocal recordings!
Can’t wait to hear something… *-*
With love!
Eleonora