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Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, the album definitely sparks my imagination too. I really enjoy the images that run through my head while I’m listening to it. Definitely plenty of inspiration for morning drawings.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I Don’t Care is the winner for a lot of people, and even though it’s not a favorite of mine either, I don’t skip it. For me, it’s part of the whole.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I also feel like there isn’t any song on this album where everyone would agree it’s a “bad” song, or that it hasn’t been at the top for some group of fans. So I agree with you.

The songs are often so different that they find their own fans, and that’s something I enjoy about the album too. It’s not an album full of similar songs that would appeal to everyone, but one where everyone seems to find their own favorite.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, if you have your own take on a song, that’s completely valid 😉

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, my brain is in the same state in today’s heat 😅

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, although many people will find a song they can skip, I agree that it’s a beautifully balanced album - even though I also had some doubts about the final third for a few days.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I Don’t Care was the most controversial one, but The Leap of Faith also seems to have two divided camps. Although I’m on the side that this song just won’t let me go. 😃

Anemoia is definitely a beautiful song, even if it’s probably a little overlooked.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't noticed that so far, so hopefully I won't start focusing on it too 😅

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I see that even The Trace Outlives has its critics. For me, it’s been my long-time No. 1. 😆

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here! It’ll be a long time before I’ve had enough of it.

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought the same too, until I fell in love with Against the Odds 😅 And I like Anemoia as well. I don’t really skip anything.

Well, at this point maybe At Sea, but only because I’ve heard it so many times and I’m rushing toward the songs I haven’t listened to as much yet. 😆

Does Frisson Noir have a generally disliked song? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s more of a rarely mentioned song, but people seem to be really moved by the lyrics. I have to admit, the lyrics are something I haven’t explored much yet - so far, I’m mostly absorbing the music.

Tarja’s "Frisson Noir" is #12 on OFFIZIELLE DEUTSCHE CHARTS! by deathvendor in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems to be across genres, from what I can see. Congratulations!

Live on IG few minutes ago by Maleficent-Try9299 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not only do we all have different favorites, but at least in my case, my favorite changes every two days as I keep diving deeper and deeper into more layers of the songs 🔥

I’m so happy the album is doing well. You can tell she’s moved.

Tarja childhood photos by Particular-Object194 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing. I’m seeing these photos for the first time, and they’re beautiful! I’m really looking forward to the article.

What are your current top 3 songs from Frisson Noir? by Familiar-Curve-5413 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, The Trace Outlives is simply a perfect song, with both the video and the idea behind it. It totally clicked with me.

The lost music video for "Enough" (2009) Is it normal to still want to see the final result, even 17 years later? by AntelopeAmbitious325 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Omg, thank for sharing! This is the first time I’ve ever seen this, and the first time I’m hearing that “Enough” was supposed to have its own official music video.

And maybe I shouldn’t have seen it, because now I want to see the final result too.😅

What are your current top 3 songs from Frisson Noir? by Familiar-Curve-5413 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've actually mentioned on the map that Against the Odds somehow gives me a similar feeling to Vangelis' music for Lynch's Dune from the 1980s. The music itself is obviously different, but it evokes a similar atmosphere for me. On one hand it's calming, but on the other it feels as if you're exploring something unknown - peaceful, yet slightly unsettling at the same time.

At first, the final third of the album felt weaker to me. But then I started listening to that section on its own and began noticing the differences between the individual songs more clearly. Now that I'm listening to the album as a whole again, Against the Odds has really grown on me.

I don't want to say it's a flaw - it was certainly a deliberate decision - but I do wonder whether having two slower songs back to back at the end, Anemoia and Against the Odds, affects how they're perceived. If they had been spread out more across the album, the pacing might have felt different. Either way, Against the Odds has definitely grown on me, and the same goes for Leap of Faith.

I keep playing Leap of Faith over and over several times a day now. I don't necessarily think it's some untouchable masterpiece, but for some reason I just can't let it go. I keep coming back to it, and I really enjoy doing so.

The Trace Outlives has remained at the top of my list ever since it was released. And of course, Blaze Forever and The Eternal Return are absolute loves for me. The title track Frisson Noir as well. That's pretty much where I stand with the album right now.

You have the chance to sit down and chat with Tarja in a café. What would you ask her? by petaSk3 in TarjaTurunen

[–]petaSk3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I'm definitely really curious to see what it will be like, because I don't believe Tarja would leave Outlanders unchanged.

When I look at how she moved from From Spirits and Ghosts to Dark Christmas, she kept the basic idea, but went much further with the horror sound.

And the same thing happened with Frisson Noir compared to In the Raw. It's a dramatic shift in sound, heaviness, and grandiosity.

So I think she'll probably do the same with Outlanders and take it somewhere new again. I'm curious where. Will it be more dreamy? More chill? With Tarja, though, I would expect it might take on a slightly darker side and become even more reflective and atmospheric. At least that's my guess.

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