STRATOVARIUS "Soul Of A Vagabond" taken from "Elements Pt.1 & 2" OUT NOW!

Order the album now via: www.stratovarius-elements.com
With the albums “Elements Pt. 1” and “Elements Pt. 2” Stratovarius succeeded with what only very few bands manage to achieve: they opened doors, tore down (genre) walls and created two milestones in progressive symphonic metal.
Both albums showed the Finnish band on top of their game and perfected the foundation of what was to become the instantly recognizable Stratovarius trademark sound.
11 years after their original release (and Top 5 chart positions in their home country Finland), both albums will be combined for a high quality reissue including exclusive bonus material. “Elements Pt. 1 & 2” will be released on December 5th 2014 on earMUSIC.
Jens Johansson explains: “The idea for this 2014 reissue revolves much around the surround (5.1) mixes of the album. I had heard a few tracks from these at some point and was completely blown away. But they were never released. So finally, these quite wonderful audiophile 5.1 surround mixes are available.”
“Elements Pt. 1 & 2” is going to be released as 3CD+DVD digi-pak, limited to 10.000 copies worldwide, as well as limited to 3.000 copies worldwide box set.
The releases feature both original albums, a bonus CD including unreleased and rare songs like B-Sides or live versions from the 2003 Elements tour and a DVD. For the first time in the band’s history, the DVD features the 5.1 mix of both albums, rare bonus songs as well as a photo gallery.
The box set includes the high quality 3CD+DVD digi-pak, a cassette including previously unreleased demo songs which are only available on this format and will not be made available anywhere else, an “Elements” tour T-shirt as well as a reproduction of the original tour program. As a special bonus, the band has conquered their private archives for rare and never before seen picture material - so get ready for some fun shoots from behind the scenes of the album recording sessions as well as juicy material from the tour.
With its previously unreleased and rare songs, the 5.1 mix on DVD, the brand new artwork and freshly written liner notes by Jens Johansson “Elements Pt. 1 & 2” is definitely a must-have.
Portraying the elements wind, fire, water and earth, the albums themselves feature a prominent, effortlessly flowing progressive sound. The music made clear that the band - Timo Kotipelto (vocals), Timo Tolkki (guitar), Jens Johansson (keyboard), Jörg Michael (drums), Jari Kainulainen (bass) - were not just another metal band, on the contrary, they were (and still are) a band that doesn’t shy away to take one step further and experiment with different genres. Both Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 have proven to be one of the band’s best works up until that point of their career. Especially Jens Johansson’s exceptional keyboard performance has to be pointed out: mind-blowing keyboard solos, giving the album a distinctive sound frame.
European Limited Expanded Edition (3CD+DVD)
- CD1 "Elements Pt.1"
- CD2 "Elements Pt. 2"
- CD3 incl. unreleased and rare songs
- DVD incl. 5.1 mix of “Elements Pt. 1” and “Elements Pt. 2” as well as rare songs
European Anniversary Edition Box set
- 3CD+DVD digi-pak
- cassette (30 min) incl. rough demos - previously unreleased and only available on this release
- T-shirt with original artwork from the tour
- reproduction of original tour program
TRACKLIST 3CD+DVD
Elements Pt. 1
1. Eagleheart
2. Soul Of A Vagabond
3. Find Your Own Voice
4. Fantasia
5. Learning To Fly
6. Papillon
7. Stratofortress
8. Elements
9. A Drop In The Ocean
Elements Pt. 2
1. Alpha & Omega
2. I Walk To My Own Song
3. I'm Still Alive
4. Season Of Faith's Perfection
5. Awaken The Giant
6. Know The Difference
7. Luminous
8. Dreamweaver
9. Liberty
Bonus CD
Previously unreleased and rare material (almost 70 minutes)
1. Run Away
2. Into Deep Blue
3. Ride Like The Wind
4. Papillon (French Version)
5. Soul Of A Vagabond (Live)
6. Destiny/Fantasia (Live)
7. Forever (Live)
8. Paradise (Live)
9. Black Diamond (Live)
10. Hunting High And Low (Live)
DVD
- Elements Pt. 1 & 2 - 5.1 audio - Released as 5.1 sound for the first time!
- Bonus Audio
- Photo Gallery
BOX SET CONTENT
3CD+DVD
tracklist as above
Cassette
Rough demos - previously unreleased and only available on this release
Side A
1. I'm Still Alive (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
2. Awaken The Giant (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
3. Stratofortress (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
Side B
1. Heart Of An Eagle (Eagleheart) (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
2. Season Of Faith's Perfection (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
3. A Drop In The Ocean (Drum Machine Cassette Demo)
T-shirt
Reproduction of original tour program

[@JoeNation1994]

Stratovarius is one of my top 5 bands. Elements parts 1 and 2 are so underrated and overlooked.

[@mattvideoeditor]

For those who enjoy power metal they are in the Olimpus with Helloween, Angra, Nightwish, Avantasia, Gamma Ray...

[@greenarrow9729]

The Best Of Stratovarius ...the two Elements albums \m/

[@9397racing]

Agree!

[@eltiovladicerranazo8919]

claro pe mamón lo mejor de lo mejor prro

[@davepicard9256]

the very great best album classic of the world legendary forever 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

me too love stratovarius 🤘🎸

[@AllanKunhaDrums]

Soul of a Vagabond Pack on my back I wander Over mountains across the seas My yearning soul keeps roaming In the endless search for peace sky is my roof, my shelter Stars shine and light my way Earth is my bed, my altar On this road that leads to nowhere In silence I scream but no one listens to me Absolution, salvation, my sins won't leave me be The first cry, the last breath We are born to die This madness neverending Don't know the reason why Soul of a vagabond Illusion, delusion, we are born to live Temptation, damnation, starvation, deformation The road goes on forever It's an old and trustworthy friend I have tasted its dust and treasures By my twisted mind won't mend My burden is heavy to carry My destiny lies ahead My spirit is always leaving For this road that leads to nowhere... In silence I scream but no one listens to me Absolution, salvation, my sins won't leave me be The first cry, the last breath We are born to die This madness neverending Don't know the reason why Soul of a vagabond Illusion, delusion, we are born to live Temptation, damnation, starvation, deformation In silence I scream but no one listens to me Absolution, salvation, my sins won't leave me be The first cry, the last breath We are born to die This madness neverending Don't know the reason why Illusion, delusion, we are born to live Temptation, damnation, starvation, deformation In silence I scream but no one listens to me (Soul of a vagabond) Absolution, salvation, my sins won't leave me be The first cry...

[@theanguishmethod]

The last breath

[@benphu]

I still to this day do not understand, how the Elements albums are not regarded as Strato's best albums. As a fan who was there when they came out.

[@fuutaroututor8661]

My favorite slow Stratovarius song. This track is simple great and the main guitar riff is incredible.

[@evanescenceera1]

The intro is genius ♥

[@thiagocardoso86]

It's so great. Thank you Stratovarius

[@RammmFan]

What really sets you apart from most everyone else is you don't try to replicate the songs/solos identically to the original. You make it your own

[@davepicard9256]

the great very album classic best very legendary of the world forever 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

me too love stratovarius 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

album classic forever legendary 🤘🎸

[@theanguishmethod]

Es cuenta que me pegaron un martillazo en la cabeza con este tema. Y cada vez que lo escucho me pasa lo mismo. Que filosofía en una canción

[@davepicard9256]

album classic very best of the world legendary forever 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

me too love stratovarius 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

classic album forever legendary 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

thats very great best masterpiece stratovarius elements classic album legendary of the world. love great best band favorite stratovarius. thank you guys stratovarius timo greatest playing guitar solo & jens greatest playing keyboard solo the true power metal forever 🤘🎸

[@jhimmyperezbaigorrea9505]

5:35 beautifull ❤❤❤🎸🎶🎸

[@aryanvril8267]

so good

[@celioazevedoofficial]

Classic!

[@CarloNassar]

I'd love for an HD release of more songs from the album, such as _Find Your Own Voice._

[@THEDREAMASTER]

Great Xmas gift \m/

[@lucialucia5185]

Show fenômeno

[@cuervokurai6827]

I have that Album, Elements Part. I and Elements Part. II \\\MMM///

[@erickz.3348]

Thanks

[@theanguishmethod]

La orquesta es hermosa, una canción épica

[@davepicard9256]

very best great album classic of the world forever legendary 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

me too love stratovarius 🤘🎸

[@davepicard9256]

album classic forever legendary 🤘🎸

[@ElFuriaGamer]

si

[@piotrortega]

🖤

[@ElFuriaGamer]

wow

[@Sign-oi4oc]

0:19-0:36-1:13-1:31-2:24-2:49-3:13-3:25

[@erickz.3348]

😎

[@magemia]

In silence Ice-cream hahahahahaha

[@impheris]

pfff jajajajaajajaj

[@riinconguitarraguita7750]

"Sorvete, baunilha, derretendo se vaaaaaaaaiiiiiii" Brasília, Brasília, é tudo vaaaaaagabond kkkkkkkkk

[@ricardoquispe3472]

Jajajajajajajaja

[@SaturnoRKR-920]

Este men

[@josemiguelazconaelizalde9821]

OK

[@gaborkiss4011]

Let The Hammer Fall válogatás, emlékszik még valaki?

[@ninfon200]

🧘🏻‍♂️🪓Yujiro vs Musashi conversación:

[@kaze3172]

Tienen Copyright :v?

[@eltiovladicerranazo8919]

k shusha va tener copyright

[@Frank-nb6ck]

@@eltiovladicerranazo8919 si tiene copy

[@eltiovladicerranazo8919]

@@Frank-nb6ck no tiene >:v

[@Frank-nb6ck]

@@eltiovladicerranazo8919 si tiene estupido

[@Frank-nb6ck]

@@eltiovladicerranazo8919 fíjate en la descripción abajo de todo

[@dmv10]

es cosa mia o suena exactamente igual que el antiguo? :/

[@dmv10]

+seba torres vamos que simplemente han hecho una caja nueva con una portada mas bonita...

[@dmv10]

+seba torres si lo hubieran regrabado con los componentes de hoy vale, pero que hagan esto me parece un poco vergonzoso y no es la unica banda que lo hace -_-

[@dmv10]

+seba torres si dices lo que creo que dices estoy completamente de acuerdo contigo 👌

[@dmv10]

titotensai pues nose sere yo que lo escucho igual, y eso que lo he escuchado un par de veces... me hubiera gustado mas una regrabacion desde 0, no una ecualizacion del anterior

[@Silverhawk1990]

pasa lo mismo que con el the best of, si hubiesen regrabado no sonaria bien, porque hoy en dia tocan otra cosa