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| Monday, January 29, 2007 - Timo Tolkki update | An update from Timo Tolkki on his latest project, "Saana-Warrior of Light":
"The last round of casting for the characters of Saana is on its way. It means I have to do some travelling in the next weeks to come. Still writing the story too. All I can say that what I am doing has never been done before in music and in lyrics. I could easily write 20 Stratovarius styled songs and invite some known guests and call that 'rock opera', but I don´t wanna do anything like that. Saana will be something totally different, both musically and lyrically. I call this a Classic Rock Opera and you will know why. To me this is like a film turned to music. And maybe one day, someone makes a film about this. The story would fit....perfectly.
I was in touch with ex Strato, current MESS bass player Jari Kainulainen and asked him to play the bass on this one and he said sure. I am happy because he is one of the best bass players in the world.
And somewhere in between all travelling, I´m gonna spend time in Venice Italy in producing a new VISION DIVINE album called 25th Hour."
All my best,
Timo
Press release from Frontiers Records:
Frontiers Records (Zink Music/Bonnier Amigo) is proud to announce the signing of a brand new and exciting musical project.
Timo Tolkki: the Finnish Grammy award winning guitar player who has sold 1.5 million records with his power metal genre pioneering band STRATOVARIUS, has taken the next step in his 20 year music career.
"Saana-Warrior of Light" is a Classic Rock Opera featuring seven characters and numerous musicians (including Tolkki himself) who will collaborate in this ambitious project. The result is a unique sound, unlike anything ever heard before. from soaring majestic heights to soft and gentle moments and everything in between. It also tells a very dramatic tale.
"Saana-Warrior of Light" is the story of a woman who makes an unforgettable journey that changes her life and view of the universe forever. On her journey, she will discover the biggest secret of mankind. and her own destiny.
"Warrior of Light" introduces 29 year old Jennifer Sowle from the USA as Saana, the main character. She is a classically trained opera singer with a Master's degree in music.
"Saana-Warrior of Light" will be released in autumn 2007 with more details to be announced in the coming weeks. |
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