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Monday, 23 July 2007 04:02 |
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 After choosing classically trained American coloratura soprano Jennifer Sowle to
sing the leading character in his "Classic Rock Opera", Stratovarius' Timo Tolkki has chosen
the second singer for his 3rd solo album. He is Heikki Pöyhiä from Finnish band
Twilightning.
"I got to know Heikki when I mixed their debut album and I
really loved his versatile vocals immediately" says Tolkki." I also saw him live
and he was just as good. He has a very powerful voice, but he can also sing very
softly when needed, and his character, like all the characters on this album, is
very challenging for the singer, since they each portray a lot of different
human feelings". Tolkki continues: "This project will challenge the form and
content of "rock opera". My aim has been to create something totally new and yet
maintain the best parts from traditional rock opera and opera. I did not want to
just compose 10 songs, come up with some quick story and invite 7 famous metal
singers and call that a "rock opera". I have spent a lot of time choosing the
vocalists and that has been a very difficult job, because each and every one of
them is unique, although they are not big names. The whole concept is quite
unique
more about that later".
The release date of "SAANA-WARRIOR OF LIGHT"
will be late 2007/early 2008 and will contain exclusive bonus DVD with videos,
interviews and lot of extras.
Timo Tolkki is still searching for vocalists
for both SAANA and for other projects his production company Goldenworks is
preparing. Anything from opera to pop to whatever is welcomed. If you are
interested and you think you've got what it takes, then send two mp3´s, two
photos (including one full body) and a little bio about yourself to:
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