The Siren
Nightwish
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A lady with a violin playing to the seals Hearken to the sound of calling Who tied my hands to the wheel? The zodiac turns over me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see I tied myself to the wheel The winds talk to my sails, not me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see
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Written by: ERNO MATTI JUHANI VUORINEN, MARCO HIETALA, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Siren" is a song by the symphonic metal band Nightwish, formed in 1996 in Finland. The group has since become popular across Europe, and particularly within the metal and rock music scenes.
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Album History"The Siren" is part of Nightwish's fifth studio album, "Once," which was released in 2004.
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Song StyleThis particular track prominently features the sound of traditional folk instruments, which offers a unique twist on the symphonic metal genre that Nightwish is known for.
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Featured Artists"The Siren" features lead vocals by Tarja Turunen, the band’s original lead singer until 2005, and backing vocals by Marco Hietala. The contrast between their voices adds richness and depth to the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Siren" was filmed in Kuusisaari, a district in the city of Oulu in Finland.
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Song ThemeThe song appears to be about a mythical Siren: a creature from Greek mythology that lured sailors with its enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.
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Concert Staple"The Siren" has been performed live by Nightwish at many of their concerts and is adored by fans for its heavy and dramatic composition.
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Chart Success"The Siren" was able to reach number 4 in the Finnish charts and was a popular track from the "Once" album.
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CollaborationFinnish musician and member of the traditional Finnish multi-instrumentalist music group Värttinä, Troy Donockley, played the Uilleann pipes and the low whistle on the track, contributing to its unique sound.
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Award NominationThe album "Once," which includes the song "The Siren," won the award for "Best-Selling Album Of The Year 2005" at the Emma-gaala (Finnish Grammy Awards) in 2006.
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Soundtrack FeatureInterestingly, the song was featured on the soundtrack of the Canadian television series, "Body & Soul," in 2004.
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The Siren" SingleIt was also released as a single in the U.K. in 2005.
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