I do always the music before the lyrics. The story or an idea for the lyrics appears during the composing process normally, but some other times I already have a strong idea of the story I would like to sing… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I think that when I am making music, if I can be really happy with it and get my message across, then that is… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I am sure that everyone will immediately discover how much 'The Brightest Void' and 'The Shadow Self' are entwined with each other but, at… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I've always been very respected as a female singer in metal, or in general as a female singer. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
Myself, I would love to record and film every performance I make, as each concert is special and unique. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
My fans have been the power behind me and beside me, they have been holding me awake, and so they are my winter storm. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I feel my voice can fit in many things so it's very interesting to combine things and music styles. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
After all these years, being alone, creating your art and finding your way, finding the path I wanted to take, writing the songs, being… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I listen to classical music when I need to relax. It depends a lot on mood. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
Until the governments don't have a clear law against piracy and the digital downloads are not working worldwide properly, the record industry will keep… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I go to metal concerts as well as classical concerts, and I love both of them. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I like to keep the big dynamic changes between my songs, so that album songs feel radically different from each other. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
I have sung at Christmas many times in Finland, especially in churches. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
For me, it is incredible to hear singers in the metal scene telling me I had been their inspiration. — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
Since many years, I realized that I have a darker side in me, even though I still believe I'm a very positive person. But… — Tarja Turunen Copy Share Image
