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The Kinslayer:
The DVD begins with The Kinslayer, a song taken from Wishmaster. The tone is set, the band is striking from the first track on. We can note that the show actually started with She is my Sin but the order was changed for the DVD.
She Is My Sin:
The actual first song of the show, still taken from Wishmaster. Pyrotechnics effects were used on this song and it gives a huge boost to the atmosphere in the venue. Tarja has never been in a better shape too.
Deep Silent Complete:
Here is another extract from their third album Wishmaster. Deep Silent Complete deals with the theme of the ocean and sirens. Thus, the chorus is just a vocal line without lyrics during where Tarja asks the audience to sing the call to the sea with her.
The Pharaoh Sails To Orion:
One of Oceanborn’s cult songs, here with Wilska on stage (he is also singing on the album version). This performance is probably one of the concert’s biggest moments thanks to that song that is one of Nightwish’s inevitable tracks.
Come Cover Me:
First semi-ballad of the show, Come Cover Me is also an extract from Wishmaster. This song, always brilliantly lead by Tarja, alternates calm moments with joyful riffs and gives the audience a good chance to take part in the show.
Wanderlust:
Another extract from Wishmaster which imposes itself in this show (and it is logical since the tour follows its release). Wanderlust is one of Tuomas’ most joyful songs.
Instrumental (Crimson Tide / Deep Blue Sea):
This is now the middle of the show, so the time has come for Tarja to slip away and rest her voice. During that time, the rest of the band plays a mix of two songs that are taken from movie soundtracks.
Swanheart:
Tarja appears on stage again to sing one of the ballads from Oceanborn, in a shorter version than the original one, unfortunately. The beauty of the song remains, still, and gives the show a big emotional moment.
Elvenpath:
Back to the early days with the very first song from the band’s first album (Angels Fall First). The song gained a huge power in this live performance, and the atmosphere has gone crazy on stage!
FantasMic part 3:
Directly linked with the end of Elvenpath, the third part of this Wishmaster’s cult song is amazing. With no slack period and great power, FantasMic, written in as a tribute to the world of Disney, is one of this show’s climaxes.
Dead Boy's Poem:
"It's Time to calm down" Tarja announces. The calm then comes back in the venue with this Wishmaster’s great ballad. The end of the song, which is very symphonic, brings a great emotion on the stage as well as in the audience.
Sacrament of Wilderness:
Tarja announces the so-called last song of the show. This is the single from Oceanborn. This song is a classic and remains entertaining. At the end, confetti burst to symbolize the end of the show.
Walking In The Air:
Obviously, the band comes back for encores and start with the closing track on Oceanborn. The last part of the song is played in a quicker beat than the album version and this is a success!
Beauty and the Beast:
This is THE cult song from their first album, Angels Fall First, that could not have been forgotten. Nightwish makes us live the tragedy of Beauty and the Beast with a special guest: Tony Kakko from Sonata Arctica.
Wishmaster:
Last song of the show, Wishmaster is another cult song. The track is played in a crazy pace, pyro effects are all around, and the band closes its concert in shared euphoria, applauded by an appreciative audience.
BONUS :
Interview with Tarja :
This is an interview made backstage in the Tampere venue, a few minutes before the show.
Interview with Tuomas :
This is an interview with the writer/composer of Nightwish, Tuomas Holopainen.
Off Stage Footage:
The deleted scenes from the Wishmaster tour, with… interesting moments! (For instance, an excellent impersonation of Nightwish by Synergy)
The video of Sleeping Sun:
The video of Nightwish’s famous ballad.
The video of The Carpenter:
The video of Nightwish’s very first single.
The Kinslayer - live in Buenos Aires:
An extract from a live show in Argentina where the atmosphere during concerts is always highly charged.
Walking In The Air - live in Montreal:
Another extract from another concert on the other side of the Atlantic. Close to a bootleg quality, this video of Walking in the Air – a single from Oceanborn – is very enjoyable.
Photos:
You can find many photos in this gallery. Some are promo pictures, some are live pictures, and others are on various matters!
Discography:
To conclude, the band offers in this first DVD an exhaustive discography that goes back on its adventure. It is a good way to see the famous first edition of Angel Fall First that was a 500 copie release and cannot be found anymore now.
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