Released 1994 (1994) Classical Variations and Themes
(1994) Hymn to Life
(2002) Release date 1994 Label Irond Records | Length 36:33 Artist Timo Tolkki Producer Timo Tolkki | |
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Recorded July–August 1994 at Soundtrack Studios in Helsinki Genres Heavy metal, Neoclassical metal, Progressive metal, Instrumental rock Similar Timo Tolkki albums, Heavy metal albums | ||
Classical Variations and Themes is the first studio album by former Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki, released in 1994 through Goldenworks Ky (Europe) and Victor Entertainment (Japan); and reissued in 2004 through Irond Records.
Contents
Background
The album is primarily instrumental (save for two tracks on which Tolkki performs vocals) and bears similar heavy metal and progressive metal elements to previous Stratovarius albums. Keyboard and drums are provided by Tolkki's then-Stratovarius bandmates Antti Ikonen and Tuomo Lassila, respectively. The second track, "Fire Dance Suite", was originally composed for Stratovarius in 1986, and would later be included on their 1997 compilation album The Past and Now. A music video for the song was also released.
Track listing
All tracks written by Timo Tolkki, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
1Lord of the Rings5:42
2Fire Dance Suite4:58
3Guitar Concerto2:52