Dutch symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation has posted the brand new long awaited promotional video featuring a unique collaboration with classically trained Finnish rock diva, Tarja Turunen for the band's new single, "Paradise (What About Us?)," the lead and title track form their just-released new EP, which is now available in Europe and will be released in North America on October 1st via Nuclear Blast. The duet between Within Temptation and Tarja is just one facet of the new material.
The title track finds band's frontwoman Sharon Den Adel duetting with former Nightwish singer Tarja. Den Adel explained, "When we had written the first version of 'Paradise' and listened back to the demo we'd recorded and the epic power of the song, we thought of Tarja instantly. How well this track would fit her classical voice and how extra special it would be if we sang it together. The more we thought about this wild idea, the more excited we got about it!" Tarja adds, "It was very nice to finally meet Sharon and the Within Temptation guys. I truly appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to work with them on their song 'Paradise.' So wonderful that they thought of me! I hope our fans will like this 'girl power' duet!"
Featuring the always impressive Tarja's beautiful operatic vocals in a powerful duet which instantly makes this an EP worth owning. We were lured in by some jumpy strings before the guitars blast in, providing that familiar symphonic metal riff so popular with both Within Temptation and Tarja old band Nightwish, though during the verses this gives way to a chugging background riff allowing the vocals to take pride of place. And when you have these two ladies on board that is what should be done every time. Though the voices inevitably shine, Tarja in particular has a chilling operatic solo just before a frantic guitar solo, showing us that the musical side of this single can keep up with the vocals and the subtle keys are a brilliant touch too.
Following several video trailers teasing the track, fans have been speculating on the band's Facebook page who the duet would be with, some guessing it couldn't possibly be a "competing" artist like Tarja. However, the two singers had no hesitation joining forces, having never thought of themselves as competitors! According to its press release, the central theme of the song and its accompanying music video is that only constructive co-operation can lead to creation. To establish a new paradise, rising from the ashes of the old, we must work together. The video is very interesting, I mean, as every Within Temptation video, it really has a story and is very very well done. So check out this most royal of heavy metal pairings below.
The title track finds band's frontwoman Sharon Den Adel duetting with former Nightwish singer Tarja. Den Adel explained, "When we had written the first version of 'Paradise' and listened back to the demo we'd recorded and the epic power of the song, we thought of Tarja instantly. How well this track would fit her classical voice and how extra special it would be if we sang it together. The more we thought about this wild idea, the more excited we got about it!" Tarja adds, "It was very nice to finally meet Sharon and the Within Temptation guys. I truly appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to work with them on their song 'Paradise.' So wonderful that they thought of me! I hope our fans will like this 'girl power' duet!"
Featuring the always impressive Tarja's beautiful operatic vocals in a powerful duet which instantly makes this an EP worth owning. We were lured in by some jumpy strings before the guitars blast in, providing that familiar symphonic metal riff so popular with both Within Temptation and Tarja old band Nightwish, though during the verses this gives way to a chugging background riff allowing the vocals to take pride of place. And when you have these two ladies on board that is what should be done every time. Though the voices inevitably shine, Tarja in particular has a chilling operatic solo just before a frantic guitar solo, showing us that the musical side of this single can keep up with the vocals and the subtle keys are a brilliant touch too.
Following several video trailers teasing the track, fans have been speculating on the band's Facebook page who the duet would be with, some guessing it couldn't possibly be a "competing" artist like Tarja. However, the two singers had no hesitation joining forces, having never thought of themselves as competitors! According to its press release, the central theme of the song and its accompanying music video is that only constructive co-operation can lead to creation. To establish a new paradise, rising from the ashes of the old, we must work together. The video is very interesting, I mean, as every Within Temptation video, it really has a story and is very very well done. So check out this most royal of heavy metal pairings below.
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