16.2.2015.
In this episode you can peek behind the scenes of single 'Élan' and it's brand new video released last week.
Élan single and music video release
13.2.2015.
Today is the release of the first single Élan out of the new Nightwish album Endless Forms Most Beautiful.
The release is also celebrated with the video clip for 'Élan'. It was shot in Finland at various locations between September and November 2014, directed by Ville Lipiäinen.
Tuomas Holopainen commented: "The long awaited NIGHTWISH music video 'Élan' is finally here. Inspired by the untold stories of abandoned places around Finland, the video was nearly a year in the making and features some of the most loved Finnish actors and actresses. And also the legendary NIGHTWISH symbol, a snowy owl (Bubo Scandiaca in Latin) called "Urho" ("Braveheart")."
Élan leaked on the internet
7.2.2015.
Millions of people waiting for new era to come - the release of the new Nightwish album Endless Forms Most Beautiful. The album with new singer Floor Jansen with inspiration from the evolution of men. But first ''calm before the storm'' - the release of the first single Élan. The release which all waiting with delight.
But, in the world of internet and disrespect, there always be someone to violate this delight. Two days ago someone came to the not original and with poor quality of the song Élan, and share it on the internet. The band and fans are very disappointed. The release of the single and the music video should be the time the Élan come out at the light of the day.
Nightwish made a statements about this. Band members also spoke about it. You can find their statements at Additional News section.
Nightwish:
OUR INTENTION WAS NOT NECESSARILY TO ATTACK AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON, BUT TO RAISE AWARENESS THAT SPREADING UNRELEASED PROPERTY THROUGH INTERNET IS NOT SOMETHING THAT ANY ARTIST WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN. THIS IS ABOUT OUR MUSICAL PROPERTY AND THE ABUSE OF IT, WE ARE NOT ANONYMOUS, EITHER. THIS KIND OF THING CAUSES IRREPARABLE HARM TO COUNTLESS PEOPLE WORKING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE. NOT ONLY FOR THE BAND.
This message was written and released by Tuomas last night. We as a band feel the same and like to share these words with you:
Warmest greetings everyone,
Some of us like to stay neutral on issues concerning internet/Facebook, but I feel it only proper to remark on a quite remarkable situation. I saw that our first single "Èlan" was leaked on the internet today, and I was quite baffled by some of the reactions I read. I was then asked to make a short statement, and the following is what I feel about the issue.
The leaking of a full album, or just a single song in advance, is a huge blow to the wonderful mystery which is surrounding the impending release of our new music. We have deliberately cultivated this so as to give our fans an event; a (hopefully) powerful surprise. The passionate posts on the bands Facebook page (which were done in the heat of the moment) were no doubt a honest reaction to the disappointment in someone deliberately spoiling a part of these efforts. To suggest that the band or the record label would do this on purpose is very "conspiracy theory" and simply not true. The very thing we care about most is the music on the album, and the impact it will have on people.
With that in mind, do try to avoid listening to this "leak" and any others for that matter. Just wait to hear it as it is supposed to be - a labour of love, the fruit of dedicated hard work and of the highest quality. The way we would wish to experience it ourselves.
This is a delicate issue, which seems to be very hard to address in a right way. We seriously hope everyone would calm down now. There´s a lesson to be learned for all sides here.
Yours sincerely,
Tuomas &
Nightwish
Millions of people waiting for new era to come - the release of the new Nightwish album Endless Forms Most Beautiful. The album with new singer Floor Jansen with inspiration from the evolution of men. But first ''calm before the storm'' - the release of the first single Élan. The release which all waiting with delight.
But, in the world of internet and disrespect, there always be someone to violate this delight. Two days ago someone came to the not original and with poor quality of the song Élan, and share it on the internet. The band and fans are very disappointed. The release of the single and the music video should be the time the Élan come out at the light of the day.
Nightwish made a statements about this. Band members also spoke about it. You can find their statements at Additional News section.
Nightwish:
OUR INTENTION WAS NOT NECESSARILY TO ATTACK AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON, BUT TO RAISE AWARENESS THAT SPREADING UNRELEASED PROPERTY THROUGH INTERNET IS NOT SOMETHING THAT ANY ARTIST WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN. THIS IS ABOUT OUR MUSICAL PROPERTY AND THE ABUSE OF IT, WE ARE NOT ANONYMOUS, EITHER. THIS KIND OF THING CAUSES IRREPARABLE HARM TO COUNTLESS PEOPLE WORKING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE. NOT ONLY FOR THE BAND.
This message was written and released by Tuomas last night. We as a band feel the same and like to share these words with you:
Warmest greetings everyone,
Some of us like to stay neutral on issues concerning internet/Facebook, but I feel it only proper to remark on a quite remarkable situation. I saw that our first single "Èlan" was leaked on the internet today, and I was quite baffled by some of the reactions I read. I was then asked to make a short statement, and the following is what I feel about the issue.
The leaking of a full album, or just a single song in advance, is a huge blow to the wonderful mystery which is surrounding the impending release of our new music. We have deliberately cultivated this so as to give our fans an event; a (hopefully) powerful surprise. The passionate posts on the bands Facebook page (which were done in the heat of the moment) were no doubt a honest reaction to the disappointment in someone deliberately spoiling a part of these efforts. To suggest that the band or the record label would do this on purpose is very "conspiracy theory" and simply not true. The very thing we care about most is the music on the album, and the impact it will have on people.
With that in mind, do try to avoid listening to this "leak" and any others for that matter. Just wait to hear it as it is supposed to be - a labour of love, the fruit of dedicated hard work and of the highest quality. The way we would wish to experience it ourselves.
This is a delicate issue, which seems to be very hard to address in a right way. We seriously hope everyone would calm down now. There´s a lesson to be learned for all sides here.
Yours sincerely,
Tuomas &
Nightwish
Making Of New Album - Episode 10:Ready!
30.1.2015.
Here is a personal comment on this episode by Tuomas:
“The writing process was extremely smooth and relatively easy. I had more fun than ever during the recordings. The Röskö summer camp was a lot of fun. The days were filled with friendship, hope and music. Obviously the sad thing was that Jukka had to step aside – but everything else has been really good.”
And Marco added: “The songs did grow during the process. We started out with Tuomas’ computer demos and my own demos. We put them together – and started building the songs around those basic blocks. They really grew in depth and character along the way.”
Élan - Music Video Announcement
16.1.2015.
First single Élan will be released on 13th february. Along with single, Nightwish will publish music video for the song. Music video is filmed late last year in abandoned locations in various parts of southern Finland and directed by Ville Lipiäisen. Several legendary Finnish actors and actresses are seen in the video: Seela Sella, Vesa Vierikko, Ismo Kallio, Eeva Litmanen, Huotari Pekka and Antti Litja. The story of the song is in praise of the life in the spirit of the theme of the video and runs strong.
First single Élan will be released on 13th february. Along with single, Nightwish will publish music video for the song. Music video is filmed late last year in abandoned locations in various parts of southern Finland and directed by Ville Lipiäisen. Several legendary Finnish actors and actresses are seen in the video: Seela Sella, Vesa Vierikko, Ismo Kallio, Eeva Litmanen, Huotari Pekka and Antti Litja. The story of the song is in praise of the life in the spirit of the theme of the video and runs strong.
Endless Forms Most Beautiful - Track Listing
16.1.2015.
Nightwish finally reveal the track listing for the upcoming album Endless Forms Most Beautiful. The album will be released on March 27th EU, 30th UK and 31st US in the following formats:
Jewelcase / Standard CD
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. My Walden
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
8. Edema Ruh
9. Alpenglow
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
11. The Greatest Show On Earth
Chapter I) Four Point Six
Chapter II) Life
Chapter III) The Toolmaker
Chapter IV) The Understanding
Chapter V) Sea-Worn Driftwood
2LP Black Vinyl / 2LP Picture Vinyl as Gatefold
Side A
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
Side B
1. Yours Is An Empty Hope
2. Our Decades In the Sun
3. My Walden
Side C
1. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
2. Edema Ruh
3. Alpenglow
4. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
Side D
1. The Greatest Show On Earth
Digibook incl. Instrumental CD
CD1
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. My Walden
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
8. Edema Ruh
9. Alpenglow
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
11. The Greatest Show On Earth
CD2 (Instrumental)
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. My Walden
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
8. Edema Ruh
9. Alpenglow
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
11. The Greatest Show On Earth
Earbook incl. Instrumental & Orchestral CD
CD1
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. My Walden
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
8. Edema Ruh
9. Alpenglow
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
11. The Greatest Show On Earth
CD2 (Instrumental)
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. My Walden
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
8. Edema Ruh
9. Alpenglow
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
11. The Greatest Show On Earth
CD3 (Orchestral)
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful
2. Weak Fantasy
3. Élan
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope
5. Our Decades In the Sun
6. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
7. Alpenglow
8. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula
9. The Greatest Show On Earth
The Very Last Day Of Mixing
7.1.2015.
SUNDAY 4.1.2015 : THE VERY LAST DAY OF MIXING
Happy & finished!
(Tero will be able to light his fireplace for the whole winter with his notes for mixing the last song of the album)
A massive thank you for Mikko and Tero, brilliant job, as always!
Onto Mika`s (Jussila, the mastering engineer) lair next…
SUNDAY 4.1.2015 : THE VERY LAST DAY OF MIXING
Happy & finished!
(Tero will be able to light his fireplace for the whole winter with his notes for mixing the last song of the album)
A massive thank you for Mikko and Tero, brilliant job, as always!
Onto Mika`s (Jussila, the mastering engineer) lair next…
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