Released May 30, 2014 Release date 30 May 2014 | Producer Tarja & Mic Label earMUSIC | |
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Recorded Kongresové Centrum, Zlín, Czech Republic, April 4,5 & 6, 2013 Artists Tarja Turunen, Mike Terrana, Tarja Turunen & Mike Terrana Genres Classical music, Opera, Crossover music, Experimental music Similar Tarja Turunen albums, Classical music albums | ||
Beauty and the Beat is a live collaboration between Tarja Turunen and Mike Terrana.
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The track listing consists in a mix of classical pieces, covers from both Queen and Led Zeppelin, from her past band Nightwish, and Tarja's own songs.
On April 23, earMUSIC released a teaser trailer. earMUSIC finally released the Official Trailer on may 9.
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Tarja Turunen explains: “The idea of having a symphonic orchestra, choir and Mr. Terrana on drums was originally mine. Mike has done a recording with drums over classical pieces that I think it is great. I immediately imagined it performed live on a stage with a real orchestra as a part of a bigger concept. I believe this kind of combination of instruments, particularly playing mainly classical music, is very unique. I have been making collaborations with orchestras before and I could foresee a great outcome. Our main goal with these kind of concerts is that the younger audience experiences the beauty and power of a symphonic orchestra and choir. Hopefully it will serve as an introduction to classical music for some of our fans.”
Mike Terrana jokingly adds: “It’s obvious that I provide the BEAT & Tarja provides the BEAUTY.”
Double DVD track listing
+Bonus
Songs
1Concert for Violin & Oboe (Live)3:44
2Blute nur (Live)4:58
3Zuneignung - Op 10 No 1 (Live)2:02