The classic biography chronicling the rise of this extraordinary band up to the departure of Tarja, now back in print as an affordable reprint! Paperback, 353 pages, w/ 32 pages of rare black&white photos. --Chad Bower, A.
Their emergence from a small Finnish town to international superstardom culminating in the public firing of their lead singer and trying to maintain their success is the exact dramatic arc that makes those shows so interesting.
The thing that came to my mind after finishing it was that there really needs to be a Behind The Music episode on Nightwish.
Once upon A Nightwish is a compelling read, and one that s equally interesting for hardcore or casual fans of the group.
A lot of different perspectives are given, which gives a pretty well-rounded picture of the band s story.
All of the band members are interviewed throughout the book, along with industry and record label insiders, friends and family.
Ollila chronicles her transformation from shy schoolgirl to superstar diva.
Tarja Turunen is also a compelling person.
He s a musical wizard, but his and the band s lack of communication skills causes problem after problem.
The band s founder and songwriter Tuomas Holopainen is a fascinating figure.
Ollila draws his own conclusions, and both positives and negatives are portrayed throughout. --Jarkko Jokelainen, Helsingin Sanomat Even though it is sanctioned by the band, Once upon A Nightwish isn\'t a puff piece.
No stone is left unturned, whether it is about personal chemistry, contractual wrangling, or simple old-fashioned rock stars getting trashed.
He has clEarly been close and personal with the people he interviewed for the book, and this shows up in the candid statements that find their way onto the page.
Worth the wait! --Dave Ling, Classic Rock UK The Nightwish story offers up a spectacular dramatic arc, and Mape Ollila grabs it with both hands.
This is their story, as told by Tuomas, Tarja, Emppu, Jukka, Sami, and Marco themselves; a tale of a Disney dreamer and a drama queen; of frowning Finns, exhibitionist roadies, eccentric producers, cursed bassists, faith healers, death threats, behind-the-scenes battles, managerial mayhem, fame and fortune, loss and lament - and music that captured the hearts and minds of the world.
Meet Nightwish - the shitty band with shitty equipment and no commercial potential from Kitee, Finland, that turns out to be a Platinum-selling, trend-setting international musical phenomenon.
The classic biography chronicling the rise of this extraordinary band up to the departure of Tarja, now back in print as an affordable reprint! Paperback, 353 pages, w/ 32 pages of rare black&white photos
