Recorded August–October 2013 | Length 54:05 Release date 15 April 2014 | |
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Released 15 April 2014 (2014-04-15) Similar Tuomas Holopainen albums, Classical music albums | ||
Glasgow 1877
Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge is the first solo album by Finnish songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, best known for his work in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. It was based on cartoonist Don Rosa's The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, a graphic novel which featured the Carl Barks Disney comics character of the same name. Rosa contributed the cover artwork. The first single, "A Lifetime of Adventure" was released on February 5, 2014 along with a music video directed by Ville Lipiäinen.
Contents
- Glasgow 1877
- The life and times of scrooge 01 glasgow 1877 instrumental
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Charts and certifications
- Songs
- References
It features several vocalists including Johanna Kurkela, Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica and narration by Alan Reid, with lyrics in English and Scottish Gaelic. It also features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the choir group Metro Voices, and several guest musicians including fellow Nightwish member Troy Donockley.
The life and times of scrooge 01 glasgow 1877 instrumental
Track listing
All tracks written by Tuomas Holopainen.
Personnel
Charts and certifications
The album went Gold in Finland.
Songs
1Glasgow 18776:27
2Into the West5:02
3Duel & Cloudscapes4:50