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Markus · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:05:25 am »

Hey Loke,

Quote from: loke on February 08, 2007, 05:46:59 am

So mighty priest, you DO think nightwish is a commercial band or not?

honestly speaking I don't know them well enough to judge that, so I better keep my mouth shut about this.

Cheers!

Markus

Nighthawk · « **Reply #41 on:** February 08, 2007, 01:33:21 pm »

Quote from: Markus on February 08, 2007, 04:23:38 am

I think that in our context the following definition applies: Music is commercial if and only if it was made to suit the taste of the masses in order to sell as many copies as possible. It's considered a bad thing because this means a sacrifice of artistic integrity for financial success. Don't you agree that it is a bad thing to play stuff you don't really like, just because of the money?

Okay, we've got a definition. Not a precise one, mind you, but an accurate one

(commercial in its actual meaning refers to something else, something that encompasses every and all album out there... if the artists who made the album want money in return for the musical goodness it provides)

Bearing the street definition in mind rather than the textbook one, I can't honestly say Nightwish is a commercial band. Evolving or simply changing one's style does not necessarily mean one's only interest is more money. A band doesn't need to evolve into something even more obscure to be considered true - evolution into a more mainstream feeling can be the result of the wishes and moods of the band members, not just of the state of their pockets.

Commercial in this street sense is, thus, not something I like to use. I prefer the term 'losing one's artistic integrity'. It's longer, true, but more to the point.

And no, I don't like that.

MightyJoe · « **Reply #42 on:** February 08, 2007, 07:13:48 pm »

thank you for great explanation Hawk! ''Nighthawk and philosopher stone''

TheOFFman · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:36:21 pm »

Every Nightwish album is great! They are power, only Once is symphonic.

MissSwan · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2007, 10:42:13 am »

Taken from www.nightwish.com

Released on May 30, 2007, “Eva” will be an internet-only single release, all profits of which shall be donated to a charity that will be announced later. In Finland, the single is available exclusively from NetAnttila.

“Eva” features the new Nightwish vocalist, chosen from about 2,000 applicants. The singer’s identity will be revealed simultaneously in a press statement and on the band’s website, www.nightwish.com, on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. A radio promo of the internet single will ship on the same day.

The sixth Nightwish album will be released on September 26, 2007, preceded by a second, regular single release in August.

The North-American concert dates have been published in the Tour Info section.

Update:
The nice folks at EnterTheVault.com are putting together an exclusive ticket pre-sale beginning on Friday, February 23rd (at noon). The regular ticket sale begins on March 23rd.

The One · « **Reply #45 on:** February 21, 2007, 01:44:38 am »

We'll soon find out who will replace Traja

Let's hope it's someone hot and with some great voice!

Elena · « **Reply #46 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:25:50 pm »

Hahaaa, I finally also found this news and wanted to share... I´m sorry - I´m getting old and slowly, hahaha
I look foreward to hearing "Eva" and seeing new pictures... I have no idea what to expect, its thrilling.

TheOFFman · « **Reply #47 on:** April 15, 2007, 10:19:50 pm »

I hope it will be good as previous albums!

Elena · « **Reply #48 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:45:26 pm »

Have you seen? new singer wrote a diary entry about her recordings...

Elena · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2007, 09:22:27 pm »

... there are some samples of the new songs on the official NW-homepage now - have you heard already?

Lucy · « **Reply #50 on:** May 25, 2007, 10:50:27 pm »

I've heard a part of the song Eva. It's - Nightwish!

The One · « **Reply #51 on:** May 25, 2007, 11:34:54 pm »

I've heard the sample from "Eva".... This new girl has a really nice voice, I actually liked her better than Tarja in the last album. But the song... I don't know, it just sounded a little Pop for my taste.
I'm just hoping to hear her in heavier songs.

TheOFFman · « **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:35:55 am »

I don't like Eva that much but the new samples amazed me!!! I want new album now!

Ereshkigal · « **Reply #53 on:** June 01, 2007, 03:46:50 pm »

Quote from: TheOFFman on June 01, 2007, 11:35:55 am

I don't like Eva that much but the new samples amazed me!!! I want new album now!

She also looks very much like Tarja

Maybe they did it on purpose

Agnes · « **Reply #54 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:32:12 pm »

IMO she looks like Agnes Pihlava - polish woman living in Finland and singing in finnish.

Elena · « **Reply #55 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:06:48 pm »

Hm, I find "Eva" not really thrillng but I like it - it´s Nightwish style and it´s good for introducing the new singer. It fit´s the charity reason, I think. I also heard the samples and I´m curious for the new album ... and to see them on stage with the new girl

Elena · « **Reply #56 on:** June 18, 2007, 09:07:56 pm »

haha, just found that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5_mlQOsUQ

Loke · « **Reply #57 on:** June 19, 2007, 12:23:55 am »

Quote from: Shelley on June 18, 2007, 09:07:56 pm

haha, just found that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5_mlQOsUQ

Really old but still worthy to watch, this is like the third version or so.

yo yo yo

VladH · « **Reply #58 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:53:09 am »

I've tried the samples....

Hmmm the music is Nightwish, and in best form - probable even better then during WIshmaster days... but I can't stand this vocal... maybe I got used to it with time...

Agnes · « **Reply #59 on:** June 22, 2007, 09:30:06 pm »

has anyone heard "While your lips are still red" ?

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