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Is Anette a decent replacement for Tarja?
Dec 24, 2007 8:55 PM
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I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about the new singer, anette.
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Dec 25, 2007 3:19 AM
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i say yes, cos even though its different when compared to Tarja it still sounds really good
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Jan 28, 2008 2:34 PM
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i say yes too, although i haven't listened to the newest album much, i've loved what i've heard so far.
Jan 28, 2008 3:01 PM
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I think it's hard to say without hearing her do some of the old stuff, which I haven't. The songs on Dark Passion Play fit her fairly well, some other stuff I kind of doubt. Maybe that's just failure of imagination on my part though.
Mar 2, 2008 9:02 PM
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I'd imagine they don't want her to sing something of Tarja's. Afterall most of nightwish's songs were written for its singer. Which is why the music changed some, though not much. ^_^; I love it all.
Mar 10, 2008 5:00 PM
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I don't really prefer one over the other. Anette and Tarja both have different singing styles and I'm glad that way -- seeing as otherwise there would really be comparisons between the two. Even when I listen to songs Anette sings live, the ones Tarja originally sings. . . I don't really pay attention to that fact. I look at her alone without trying to think about what Tarja did.

Either way, I respect and love them equally.
Mar 10, 2008 7:57 PM
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That a good way of thinking. ^_^
Mar 12, 2008 11:12 PM

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Mar 12, 2008 11:53 PM

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Not a snowballs chance in hell!!!
You people are insane!!!
What if Amy Lee was replaced in Evanescence,I compare her and Tarja together.
They both rock!!!
Sexy chicks ROCK!!!
Mar 13, 2008 6:03 PM

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That's why one doesn't compare one to another. In all sense, Anette is Tarja replacement as vocalist. Though, I'm sure we all agree, that space will never be filled in the same way. "No two doughnut holes are alike" XD
Mar 15, 2008 12:33 PM
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You can never completely replace somone.

May be similar, but never exactly the same. And if they were alike, like I said, we'd all really be comparing and criticizing.

So. . . crap, I forgot my main point.
Mar 16, 2008 8:45 AM

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I understand what you mean. Quothe Myself " No two doughnut holes are alike" so
no two people are alike, no two singers, no two songs, no two lives.
Mar 16, 2008 9:37 AM
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ChibiAyane said:
I understand what you mean. Quothe Myself " No two doughnut holes are alike" so
no two people are alike, no two singers, no two songs, no two lives.

Yes, exactly right!
Mar 18, 2008 8:56 PM

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May 6, 2008 2:27 AM

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^^ I like her
We're all insane
May 6, 2008 12:37 PM

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May 9, 2008 2:52 PM

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I was disappointed at first, but after a few times of listening to the cd I think I can stay a fan
May 21, 2008 5:46 AM

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I like Anette's voice much more... Tarja can go sing aria's in a classic concert... >.<
May 25, 2008 12:41 AM

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well, I don't like her. her voice and singing style more importantly...
but there are some songs in DPP which I think she sings better than Tarja would ( for example, Whoever Brings the Night)
but im the Poet and the Pendulum operatic vocal would be much better imho

anyway, I'd not mind her if she didn't totally ruin Wishmaster on the live concerts <_<
Jun 3, 2008 7:43 PM

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o_o; I'm not picky.
Jun 4, 2008 5:16 PM
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I like Anette. Although in my humble opinion she is a much weaker singer than Tarja she has a nicer personality and is more fun to watch in music videos. Which partially makes up for it.

So yes, I do believe she is a decent replacement. Though if "decent" had been say, "Good" I don't think I could give the same answer.
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Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM

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^_^ I feel the same way!
Jun 14, 2008 10:07 PM

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Well I dont like Anette that much.. but thats probably bechause I loved Tarja's voice sooo god damn much! I really wasn't that positive when I heard Dark passion play and I still think that Anettes voice is way below Tarjas.
Anette is not a bad singer I just prefer Tarja.
oh and 1 more thing.. I'm gonna kill her if she sings Wishmaster again o_O
Jun 15, 2008 1:30 PM

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XD
I know how you feel. But it's rude to compare people that way.
Jun 28, 2008 2:12 PM

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Srr, but no for me. To me, Nightwish lost it's spark when Anette came in...
I'm still fan of Nightwish, but I only listen to the songs where Tarja sang...
Sep 15, 2008 9:45 PM

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I'm surprised. I was expecting to read about lots of Anette hate in this thread. :)

I like the new singer, and I have fun listening to her just as much as I did Tarja. :)
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Sep 15, 2008 9:46 PM

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^_^ likewise!
Nov 1, 2008 1:45 AM

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Yes, but I want to hear her sing the old songs, so far I've only heard the stuff from Dark Passion Play.
Nov 1, 2008 3:19 AM

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they will never do that xD (I think)
They are really dumbasses who hate Tarja right now...
Nov 20, 2008 4:39 AM
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Suigintou_82 said:
What if Amy Lee was replaced in Evanescence,I compare her and Tarja together.

I don't think you can compare these two. Amy Lee has always been the central member of Evanescence; she's involved with composing and lyrics as well as singing, and she's the only original member left. So yes, Evanescence would die without Amy. The strength in Evanescence is Amy's voice anyway.
But Tarja didn't do any of the writing or composition - that stuff is almost entirely from Tuomas. She only did the singing. For me the heart and soul of the Nightwish is Tuomas' composition, so as long as Tuomas is in the band, it will always be amazing. Maybe even without Tuomas it would still be good, since Emppu and Marco have done some pretty good composition work so far.
But if Tuomas DID leave I would cry for days........ TT________TT

Anyways back to the actual point of the thread xD I love Anette~ The Poet and the Pendulum was the first Nightwish song I ever heard, and it blew me out of the water. I expect that if I'd been into Nightwish before, I might had disliked Anette at first, because she's so different to Tarja. But from where I'm sat "different" does no mean "better" OR "worse". I agree, if Anette had been a clone of Tarja, comparisons would be fair, but they have totally different styles. As far as I can tell, the band personally are happier with Anette instead of Tarja and I think Anette's voice is right for DPP. She compliments Tuomas' genius; Tarja's vocals on Poet would have either swallowed Tuomas' incredible composition or be left stranded by it. Anette doesn't compete with Tuomas, and that's why it works ^_^

Sorry I wrote so much, I'm very passionate about this "^_^ And I'm so glad to see no Anette-bashing here!!!
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I think that Nightwish were both very brave and very clever in getting Anette, simply because she's so different to Tarja. But I think she brings a lot more to the band than Tarja did (especially for the last two albums she recorded with them - it was like she was a guest singer and not part of the band) and I think that Anette's voice gives Tuomas a little more compositional freedom (he's started using the horn section ;D). So whilst I'll love Tarja, I won't miss her, because I think Nightwish is going on to new heights with Anette :3
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I think both singers are great
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I think Anette as their new singer changes nearly everything Nightwish was with Tarja - as if they were a new band. But it doesn't change for worse, i think the "new" Nightwish is as good as the "old".


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Apr 10, 2009 6:56 PM

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DPP was one of my favourite purchases in 2007, and the new live album, MIHK, shows how great Anette is live. I say no more. :-)
Sep 30, 2009 2:33 PM

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hm she sing very good but the old is better...
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Oct 7, 2009 11:05 AM

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Anette to me she's more ROCK!!
and Tarja more gothic...

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Maglor said:
Srr, but no for me. To me, Nightwish lost it's spark when Anette came in...
I'm still fan of Nightwish, but I only listen to the songs where Tarja sang...

This...>>
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Though I think shit-flinging should also have standards - no personal, no behind the scenes.
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Anette? HECK YES!!! Especially live. Tarja is a fine singer, but she's also a greedy diva who would have destroyed this most wonderful band. In my personal opinion, Anette brings a wonderful new (and far superior) spark to the band. Especially since she will actually record with other members of the band present (something Tarja absolutely refused to do), and won't force them to cancel concerts so she can practice for solo gigs or go shopping with friends (who by some "miracle" happen to be in town). A definite improvement. Take these two cents any way you choose.
Jan 7, 2010 1:54 AM

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I love both Anette and Tarja...
Jan 10, 2010 6:01 AM

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Anette is YES because live she is really good!
The new songs will never match Tarja's voice,I can't imagine her singing them.
The old ones are still amazing tough!
Never say never~
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I was so disappointed when Tarja left Nightwish. Anette's voice is ok but I prefer Tarja's one.
May 19, 2010 2:14 AM

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I dont like Annet....Duck >__<
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I like them both a lot, though Tarja was better.
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