Late Goodbye

Poets of the Fall

About Late Goodbye

"Late Goodbye" is a song by the Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall that appeared in the 2003 video game Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne as well as on the band's debut album Signs of Life. It was also the first single released from the album and reached No. 14 on the Finnish Singles Chart as well as No. 1 on Radio SuomiPOP's Top 30 chart.


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2004
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Poets of the Fall

Poets of the Fall (POTF) is a Finnish rock band from Helsinki, Finland. The group consists of Marko Saaresto (lead vocals), Olli Tukiainen (lead guitar) and Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen (keyboards, production). On tour the band is supported by Jani Snellman (bass guitar), Jaska Mäkinen (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Jari Salminen (drums, percussion). The band has sold over 100,000 albums in Finland. more »

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Band Members
The band "Poets of the Fall", which performed "Late Goodbye" consists of six members: Marko Saaresto, Olli Tukiainen, Markus Kaarlonen, Jani Snellman, Jaska Mäkinen, and Jari Salminen.
Inspiration
The song "Late Goodbye" was inspired by a dream of the game designer Sam Lake.
In Video Game
"Late Goodbye" is featured prominently in the game "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne", where it's sung and hummed by various characters.
Music Award
"Late Goodbye" won an award in the category of "Best Song in a Game" at the Annual Game Music Awards in 2004.
Debut Single
Released in 2004, "Late Goodbye" is the debut single from the Finnish rock band "Poets of the Fall."
Max Payne Character
The song lyrics were written from the perspective of the main character in Max Payne 2, reflecting his regret and yearning.
Album Inclusion
"Late Goodbye" is the third track on the Poets of the Fall's debut studio album, "Signs of Life."
CD Single Format
The CD single of "Late Goodbye" contains three tracks – the radio edit, album version, and an instrumental version.
Poets of the Fall's Popularity
The release of "Late Goodbye" helped catapult Poets of the Fall to fame, and they've since become one of Finland's most successful and popular rock bands.
Piano Song
"Late Goodbye" is a piano-driven rock song featuring powerful vocals, poetic lyrics, and a catchy melody. It remains one of the band's most well-known and beloved tracks.
Music Video
The music video for "Late Goodbye" features shots of the band performing, interspersed with clips from "Max Payne 2."
Song Reception
The song was very well received by both video game and music enthusiasts alike, with many praising its emotional depth and unforgettable melody.

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