Words by Anselm Anderson
Tarja Turunen, also known as Tarja, gained popularity in the metal scene as the lead vocalist of Nightwish, a symphonic metal band, at the turn of the century. She captivated millions with her tenor vocals that included falsetto and octave-busting notes.
Tarja pays tribute to her contemporaries and idols with a live album recorded at the Metal Church in Wacken, Germany. 300 fans watched her perform covers from bands like Linkin Park, Slipknot, Metallica, and Megadeth in a special one-time event that opened the Wacken Air Festival in 2016.
EarMusic released Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church last week. Tarja delivers powerful vocals and captivating melodies, accompanied by a string orchestra that breathes new life into these classics.
The LP opens with an emotional rendition of the Joe Satriani track "Always with You, Always with Me". Tarja's mesmerizing warm vocals are beautifully layered with the enchanting, melancholic violin and piano. The song "Numb" by Linkin Park is reworked with Tarja delivering a sincere and melodic portrayal of depression.
The singer, backed by a haunting string quartet, shines on In Flame's "Alias". She further excels with an uncanny version of "Vermillion PT 2" by Slipknot. Tarja adds compassion and solace to an already harrowing track by the masked ones. The LP shifts to darker tracks with eerie violin and piano, exemplified by Megadeth's "Trust". Tarja carefully selects each cover song to fit her musical style, including "Afterlife" by Avenged Sevenfold and "The Unforgiven" by Metallica. Usually, cover albums tend to be tricky subjects for an artist, but Tarja gets it right on 'Rocking Heels' in front of a placid audience.
Finally, Tarja concludes her recording with two original tracks, "Ave Maria" and "I Walk Alone," showcasing her vocal talent. She finishes with a few personal compositions, which the audience respectfully enjoys.
Overall, 'Rocking Heels' is a cover album that truly rocks with the artist's creative input.
Rating: 4.5/5
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