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Nightwish: End of an Era
End of an Era is a concert from Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, on 21 October 2005, the final concert of a long worldwide tour for their album Once. During the concert the band was joined on-stage by John Two-Hawks, who performed "Stone People" from his album Honor as an introduction to "Creek Mary's Blood", which featured his voice and cedar flutes. End of an Era is the final Nightwish production to feature Tarja Turunen on vocals. She was dismissed by a letter after this concert. In addition to original Nightwish songs, three significant covers appear, their known cover of Gary Moore's "Over the Hills and Far Away", Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera", and a cover of Pink Floyd's "High Hopes". The running time of the concert is 1 hour and 43 minutes. It also contains a 55-minute documentary about the fifteen days prior to the concert, A Day Before Tomorrow, and a photo gallery.
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Plot Summary
Filmed on October 21, 2005, at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, 'End of an Era' captures Nightwish's final concert with original vocalist Tarja Turunen. The performance showcases the band's symphonic metal prowess, delivering a powerful and emotional setlist that includes fan favorites and elaborate stage production. This concert marked a significant turning point in the band's history, highlighting both their artistic achievements and the dramatic personal changes to come.
Critical Reception
As a concert film, 'End of an Era' is widely praised by fans and critics for its high-quality production, stunning visuals, and the band's electrifying performance. It is considered a definitive document of Nightwish's 'Century Child' era and a poignant farewell to a beloved vocalist. The album successfully captures the energy and emotion of a landmark concert.
What Reviewers Say
A visually spectacular and sonically powerful recording of a historic concert.
Captures the raw emotion of Nightwish's final performance with Tarja Turunen.
Essential viewing for any Nightwish fan, documenting a pivotal moment in their career.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'End of an Era' is overwhelmingly positive, with fans frequently praising the quality of the recording, the band's performance, and the emotional weight of the event. Many consider it a must-have for its historical significance within the Nightwish fanbase.
Fun Fact
This concert was famously broadcast live on television in Finland and several other European countries, making it one of the most widely viewed metal concerts in history at the time.
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