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| Studio album by Wintersun | |||||
| Released | September 13, 2004 | ||||
| Recorded | January - May, 2004 Sundi Coop Studios | ||||
| Genre | Melodic death metal Melodic black metal Extreme power metal |
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| Length | 54:09 69:38 (with bonus tracks) |
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| Label | Nuclear Blast | ||||
| Producer | Jari Mäenpää | ||||
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Wintersun, released on September 13, 2004, is the first release and full-length studio album by the melodic death metal band Wintersun. According to Jari Mäenpää, the cover reflects the cold and spacey atmosphere of the music on the album. Also, the man lying in the snow represents death, while the light behind the trees represents birth, or healing.[1] The Japanese edition of the album was released with the original three demo tracks.[2]
Contents |
Track listing
- "Beyond the Dark Sun" – 2:38 (1998)
- "Winter Madness" – 5:08 (2002)
- "Sleeping Stars" – 5:41 (1995-2003)
- "Battle Against Time" – 7:03 (2002-2003)
- "Death and the Healing" – 7:13 (1996)
- "Starchild" – 7:54 (2000-2003)
- "Beautiful Death" – 8:16 (2003)
- "Sadness and Hate" – 10:16 (1996)
- "Winter Madness" (demo) [Japanese bonus track] − 6:00
- "Beyond the Dark Sun" (demo) [Japanese bonus track] − 2:43
- "Death and the Healing" (demo) [Japanese bonus track] − 6:46
Videography
A considerably short video was released for "Beyond the Dark Sun" running in at 2:43, compared to the song at 2:38 was directed by Maurice Swinkels in 2004. The video can be seen here.
Trivia
- The songs on the album were written over a span of several years by Jari Mäenpää, starting in 1995 and ending in 2003.[3]
- The song "Beautiful Death" is about Jari's experience with tuberculosis following his hospitalization.[4]
- On Kristian Wåhlin's art for the album cover, The man fallen into the snow could represent "death", "despair" and the light between the trees could represent "home", "destination", "birth/healing".[5]
Credits
Band members
- Jari Mäenpää − Screaming Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards (for album release) Vocals and Guitar (on tour)
- Kai Hahto − Drums
Production
- Drums recorded at Tico Tico Studios in January, 2004 by Ahti Kortelainen.
- Everything else recorded at Sundi Coop Studios in April by Tuomo Valtonen.
- Mixed at Sonic Pump Studios in May by Nino Laurenne.
- Mastered at Finnvox Studios in May by Mika Jussila.
- All music and lyrics written and composed by Jari Mäenpää.
Other
- Cover art by Kristian Wåhlin.
References
- ^ http://www.getreadytorock.com/pure_metal/wintersun_interview.htm
- ^ http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6775229&BAB=E
- ^ http://wintermadness.net/wintersun_releases.htm
- ^ *http://www.metaleater.com/interviews-wintersun12292004.php
- ^ http://www.getreadytorock.com/pure_metal/wintersun_interview.htm
| Wintersun |
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| Jari Mäenpää | Teemu Mäntysaari | Jukka Koskinen | Kai Hahto |
| Former Members: Oliver Fokin |
| Discography |
| Albums: Wintersun | Time |
| Demos: Winter Madness |
| Live albums: Wintersun: Tour Edition |
