description Nightwish - Once Overview
'Once' is the fifth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released in 2004 through Spinefarm Records. The album was recorded with the London Session Orchestra and the Metro Voices choir, marking an increased use of orchestral and choral arrangements compared to earlier releases. 'Once' includes the singles 'Nemo' and 'Wish I Had an Angel' and achieved significant commercial success across European markets, broadening the band's international audience.
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Who was the lead vocalist on Nightwish's album Once?
Tarja Turunen was the lead vocalist on "Once," which was released in 2004 before her dismissal from the band in 2005. This album features the London Session Orchestra, pushing their symphonic metal sound to new heights.
What is Nightwish's most famous song from the Once album?
The song "Nemo" was the lead single from "Once" and became one of Nightwish's biggest international hits. It achieved significant chart success across Europe upon its release in 2004.
Did Nightwish use a real orchestra on the Once album?
Yes, the band collaborated with the London Session Orchestra and the Metro Voices choir for this 2004 release. This collaboration gave the album a massive, cinematic symphonic metal sound that differed from their earlier synthesizer-heavy work.
Which record label released Nightwish's Once?
"Once" was released in 2004 through Spinefarm Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in other parts of Europe. It was the band's fifth studio album and marked a major commercial breakthrough for them.
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