Roll call for Nightwish at the Pearl Room, this Saturday 5/31

metalprof · May 28th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Me!

And my wife is even coming, too! <evil laughter>

Saladbar · May 28th, 2008, 10:44 AM

I'll be there.

Dolamite S. Biffle · May 28th, 2008, 11:14 AM

I saw them last night in Kansas and all I gotta say is get there early because even in Kansas the place was packed.

ShadowLioness · May 28th, 2008, 12:44 PM

I'll be there, thanks to Jose.

Mountain King · May 28th, 2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowLioness

I'll be there, thanks to Jose.

Even him offering to buy my ticket isn't enough to get me to go...

KaptainKrude · May 28th, 2008, 09:48 PM

^^

Talk about a band I've never been able to get into, regardless of whether it's Old Lantern Jaw on the mic or whatever the hell the new chick's name is... Just need to remember to offload Oceanborn and Wishmaster the next time I dig through all my boxed up CDs...

ShadowLioness · May 28th, 2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountain King

Even him offering to buy my ticket isn't enough to get me to go...

Keep in mind that you also demanded $100. Ha. I decided to give it a chance and I will give my full and final opinion thereafter.

PowerMetalNerd · May 29th, 2008, 09:03 AM

I'll be there as well.
And I'm as skeptical as you Rachel, but should be a good show nonetheless.
Although I am not a huge fan of Annette's vocals for such a symphonic power metal band such as Nightwish, I have to give it to them for not just getting a Tarja clone as a replacement vocalist.

Btw....what do we all think of Tarja's solo album?

Rycher · May 29th, 2008, 09:51 AM

John Two Hawks will also be there, however I won't.

I do like the new disc with Annette, and really haven't listened to any other Nightwish albums since it came out.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...wsitemID=97969

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John Two-Hawks, a Native American hailing from Arkansas, will perform the song "Creek Mary's Blood" with NIGHTWISH at two more concerts on the Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band's current North American tour:

May 30 - Headliner's Music Hall - Louisville, KY
May 31 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL

Fan-filmed video footage of John Two-Hawks performing with NIGHTWISH on November 11, 2007 at The Palladium Ballroom in Dallas, Texas can be viewed below.

John Two-Hawks is a multi-instrumentalist who is devoted to spreading the culture and mentality of Native Americans. He has published six solo albums, and although he is constantly touring the U.S., Two-Hawks is very rarely seen on European soil.

The song "Creek Mary's Blood", which was composed by NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, was included on NIGHTWISH's platinum-selling (in Finland) "Once" album. On "Creek Mary's Blood" John Two-Hawks plays the flute and reads a poem translated to his native language.

PowerMetalNerd · May 29th, 2008, 10:52 AM

Sweet!
Thanks for the info, dude!

ShadowLioness · June 1st, 2008, 01:26 AM

Just got back from the Nightwish show. It was damn near a full house... more full than I expected.

Before I say anything else, please note that I have seen Nightwish live with both Tarja and now Annette. I have been in artist turmoil since the announcement of Annette, but I gave tonight's show my full attention and kept an open mind.

When a band switches a vocalist, it's always a tough critique: Dave Vs. Sammy, Bruce vs. Blaze, Joey vs. John, Matt vs. Tim. Here is my two cents.

Aside from Annette, I take nothing away from the performance of the rest of the band. It was spot on as usual. With regards to Annette, I take nothing away from her well projected stage presence and interaction with the crowd. Her deliverance on the new tunes was solid. I could not; however, connect with Annette on the Tarja era catalog. The power just wasn't there. The sustain wasn't there. Hell, they even piped in Tarja's background vox early on in the show. The goosebumps weren't there. For me, Tarja's timbre, style, FIT with the symphonic nature of Nightwish. Annette, in my opinion, belongs in a pop/rock band.

Though it was very cool to see and hear John Two-Hawks, the balance of "Creek Mary's Blood" was killed for me. That song, like the others, needs a soaring voice, that of which Annette does not have.

I also took note of the crowd reaction. They seemed to embrace Annette, both on the new and older selections. I just couldn't. I may be in the minority, but I am no stranger to going against the grain. It just wasn't for me, but I am glad that I took the chance and gave Annette a fair shot. More power to the band. I just can't remain an avid fan anymore.

For those that were there, I'm curious to hear your reviews as well.

May 28th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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May 28th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Saladbar Jose Saladbar Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 1,054	I'll be there. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/josesalazarrocks

May 28th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,735	I saw them last night in Kansas and all I gotta say is get there early because even in Kansas the place was packed. __________________ Visit http://www.metal-temple.com, for the latest album reviews and metal headlines. “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

May 28th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
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May 28th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
KaptainKrude Your Psychotic Companion Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 607	^^ Talk about a band I've never been able to get into, regardless of whether it's Old Lantern Jaw on the mic or whatever the hell the new chick's name is... Just need to remember to offload Oceanborn and Wishmaster the next time I dig through all my boxed up CDs... __________________ "Through the pain of the price I paid to open my eyes I am reminded to keep myself chained to the wall of life" .:: The Final Redemption / Wolverine / Cold Light of Monday ::.

May 29th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
PowerMetalNerd A Slave who forever Rocks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Underpants Gnomes Empire Posts: 164	I'll be there as well. And I'm as skeptical as you Rachel, but should be a good show nonetheless. Although I am not a huge fan of Annette's vocals for such a symphonic power metal band such as Nightwish, I have to give it to them for not just getting a Tarja clone as a replacement vocalist. Btw....what do we all think of Tarja's solo album? __________________ "Always remember, when adventuring with a halfling, and you come across a dragon... you don't have to outrun the dragon, you merely have to outrun the halfling." http://www.sacreddawn.com http://www.myspace.com/sacreddawnmusic

May 29th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
PowerMetalNerd A Slave who forever Rocks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Underpants Gnomes Empire Posts: 164	Sweet! Thanks for the info, dude! __________________ "Always remember, when adventuring with a halfling, and you come across a dragon... you don't have to outrun the dragon, you merely have to outrun the halfling." http://www.sacreddawn.com http://www.myspace.com/sacreddawnmusic

June 1st, 2008, 01:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
ShadowLioness \m/ \m/ Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 3,572	Just got back from the Nightwish show. It was damn near a full house... more full than I expected. Before I say anything else, please note that I have seen Nightwish live with both Tarja and now Annette. I have been in artist turmoil since the announcement of Annette, but I gave tonight's show my full attention and kept an open mind. When a band switches a vocalist, it's always a tough critique: Dave Vs. Sammy, Bruce vs. Blaze, Joey vs. John, Matt vs. Tim. Here is my two cents. Aside from Annette, I take nothing away from the performance of the rest of the band. It was spot on as usual. With regards to Annette, I take nothing away from her well projected stage presence and interaction with the crowd. Her deliverance on the new tunes was solid. I could not; however, connect with Annette on the Tarja era catalog. The power just wasn't there. The sustain wasn't there. Hell, they even piped in Tarja's background vox early on in the show. The goosebumps weren't there. For me, Tarja's timbre, style, FIT with the symphonic nature of Nightwish. Annette, in my opinion, belongs in a pop/rock band. Though it was very cool to see and hear John Two-Hawks, the balance of "Creek Mary's Blood" was killed for me. That song, like the others, needs a soaring voice, that of which Annette does not have. I also took note of the crowd reaction. They seemed to embrace Annette, both on the new and older selections. I just couldn't. I may be in the minority, but I am no stranger to going against the grain. It just wasn't for me, but I am glad that I took the chance and gave Annette a fair shot. More power to the band. I just can't remain an avid fan anymore. For those that were there, I'm curious to hear your reviews as well. __________________