Tarja Turunen - interview on Korkojen Kera Show - November 2011

Translation by Sharazan, sharazanman
Aired on MTV3 Finland, November 25th, 2011.

[@Stake2]

That gesture she's making about Tuomas means a polite but also formal salute in Finnish culture. And also separation of ways.

[@MarysiaKosowski]

Also I feel really sorry for Tarja here. Look closely at her reaction when they ask her what she'd like to say to him. She pauses for a couple of seconds, her eyes blink and her face closes down. She has that expression people have when they're really close to crying and trying to put on a brave face. She doesn't look despondent or "diva" about it. She looks like a person who's been deeply (unjustly?) hurt, as if these feelings are still a big part of her life.

[@venla5375]

Gotta say, I think it's unfair that in Finnish media they really often ask something about Tuomas or Nightwish from Tarja but they don't ask something random about Tarja from Tuomas. Well, Tuomas has said already in 2007 that he doesn't wanna talk about the incident in 2005 anymore, Tarja hasn't set the line.

[@EvanescenceElegance]

Tarja's laughter in this interview... MY GOD IS SHE CUTE OR WHAT?!?!?!

[@FliegendeHollaender]

I don't care about the interview,I just came in to hear them speak Finnish. Damn that's a mellow language. It sounds like tiny little people jumping on lumps of chocolaty heaven.

[@sanni1057]

Mikhail Schmokloff me too lol

[@jhonatasrobertodelima5015]

Who else came here just to hear her speaking Finnish?

[@GeorgBrians]

me ))

[@aSome1]

vim por curiosidade mesmo...sempre ouço as entrevistas dela em inglês ou raramente em espanhol (ela fala bem pra CARALHO), mas despertou a curiosidade de ver ela falando no idioma nativo dela...

[@virtuarte.wesley]

Beautiful language. I like the way it sounds

[@yanisperret1171]

Im learnin it. Thats sound so beautiful

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

Me. She has spoken more English since she moved to Buenos Aires.

[@Erja121]

She did not expect for the question about Tuomas and her answer is perfect :)))

[@DarkWingsAscending]

Thanks for the subtitles! Frankly, I'm surprised Tarja didn't salute with her middle finger. She displays an amazing amount of restraint when dealing with stupid questions about Nightwish.

[@brunainamonico3471]

Best answer until now

[@InTheShadowOfHorns]

I never really thought of Tarja as a humourous person until this video. It's nice to hear a brighter side of her.

[@r.e.4640]

Man!!!! Tarja is SOOO BEAUTIFUL LOOKING!!! That face is like WOW!!!😮😳😊👍

[@AmandyOL]

Yes, She will live the band but not with a public humiliation like they did, and they should have talked to her like men, face to face. That was disgusting. Well Congratulations Tarja you're doing a great job as a solo artist.

[@Saiyawoman18]

Tarja is so adorable and beautiful! :3

[@lekkertoetje37]

Thank you for the translations,now I understand the interview......

[@MarysiaKosowski]

That was a really crude and insensitive question. I think people keep asking Tarja about it for 2 reasons. 1) Because the majority of fans talk about accepting "new" NW but they secretly want NW and Tarja back together (I say this after looking up a poll on which vocalist most fans prefer; Tarja won by a wide margin). 2) Nobody understands exactly what happened between the band. Tuomas hung a lot of dirty laundry in public, Tarja refuted it but hasn't said much else, so people are curious.

[@hotbambi2010]

How dare you people be so disrespectful towards the goddess of metal tarja MADE Nightwish the success they WERE now they are just another mediocre metal band with no uniqueness !! Tarja is breath taking she has the most amazing stage presence that takes your breath away and gives u goosebumps

[@rbeforme]

I love what Tarja did with Nightwish, and so does the band itself. And they'd never take it back. But they're much better without her now. If you can't see that then you too should move on from the band.

[@venla5375]

@@sk4d122 Gotta say, it's not really her voice that is horrible, but the way she uses it.

[@LegendaryxEyes]

Tarja is so fucking gorgeous.

[@Tke]

I think Tarja will always be a lot more mature then Tuomas. She doesn't make it a point to slander anyone, won't say anything even possibly negative in reference, and you can tell she ignores it to make people forget. But people keep bringing it up, they can't get over it. Quite honestly, Tuomas is the sole reason I don't like the new Nightwish, his music may be beautiful but his attitude certainly isn't. Anette is adorable and I'm interested in her new solo CD, but not the new Nightwish works.

[@jiraiyamon]

omg you can see the pain in her face 2.43 she was about to cry ......is sooo sad T.T other than taht she looks gorgeouss!

[@chopantura]

oh, thank you very much for the answer

[@moclis]

She was, she is and she will be great singer, and nowadays also songwriter and person who show us that isn't only face of band, she is the reason why they were performing metal. WLB has 4:5 slow songs to metal songs, it's really much but "I feel immortal" is a lot more metal than any of soundtrack songs from Imaginearum (the album is really good but it's not metal anymore). I think that she is coming back for her crown and her next metal album will show us that she is the queen of metal.

[@VolDmiVik]

She's perfect!!!! and I like her answer about Tuo!!!))

[@Enidan1111]

@MyOneiricSong Wooo, you´re serious? Think it is TARJA who doesn´t need anything from Mr. Holopainen! She does all the things she always wanted to do now and really seems to enjoy it... The only thing to regret is probably that she didn´t leave NW earlier by herself... Anyway I find it quite strange that people still ask her about Tuomas, but I really like her unmistakable reaction! :)

[@larryzigler6812]

She is so happy now !!!!!!!! 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@SoileStene]

Tarja my love. you are so beautiful. GO GO.

[@Taizacosta]

I would die if I received an e-mail from Tarja

[@20manudo]

0:19 She walks and im in love!! ♥ =)

[@EndOfAnEra100]

Tarja, sos una mujer increible, hermosa, tienes la humildad de los grandes. A mi tambien me encanta como responde la pregunta sobre Tuomas!!! Aunque encuentro que es una falta de respeto hacia Tarja continuar preguntandole siempre lo mismo acerca de Tuomas. Tarja siempre sos Tarja para nosotros, lamento que la mayor parte de los hispanohablantes no sepan pronunciar tu nombre, cuando no es tan dificil hacerlo, solo es cuestion de escuchar un poquito!!

[@chopantura]

please, somebody tell me about what verdict is she talking at 02:25 ???

[@markohakkinen4573]

tarja is best !

[@maybekrazi]

why is it that people always ask Tarja about Nightwish but never Nightwish about Tarja? Makes me mad that she has to explain herself CONSTANTLY. It was years ago, let it be...

[@Georgiancorner]

thanks a lot!!!

[@TheEpicmarian]

So sad, I hope someday this things will change, no war, but peace ;)

[@Enidan1111]

Music is a matter of taste, I e.g. like her music. I don´t see that she "hates" Tuomas, btw., think they only managed to become that big TOGETHER! With that gesture she reacted in a very diplomatic way. No single word of "hate"! Just her way to express that she is over and done with him and does her own thing. Anyway, the interviewer seems to be kinda idiot to still ask her about Tuomas, HELLOOOO, it is YEARS ago, let her in peace with that crap! Btw., she didn´t ask him about her, did she?

[@TheEpicmarian]

02:32 WHAT THE HELL?? WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT?? that's so awkard :O

[@shihtzupup98]

Her hair is so shiny and beautiful.

[@mikewill9511]

It's sad that she was the one who wanted to go from the band anyways, only that she got the boot before time. I am a fan of NW since their early days and I still love them. Their new album, Imaginaerum, is their best work till date. :) Love them, and also loved Tarja in the band, but time goes on and on.

[@mateusgonsalves938]

Paulo Coelho tá em todas mesmo huaehuaheuah

[@georgiarock9811]

I've had enough of this Tarja vs Tuomas thing..It's been 7 years!!!....I love both Tarja and new Nightwish and I'm so sick of all this "war" between Tarja's fans and Nightwish's fans..just let it be...and remember every story has two sides..

[@khalilqura150]

And still she is the best for me im old loyal fan for tarja and in my opinion that the best thing happened in the bast she is not with nightwish anymore.. She is great by herself she don't need them 🥰

[@Paul.Douglas]

I freakin' love how Suomy sounds.

[@Enidan1111]

To me, Tarja IS unique, too. Not only because of her beautiful voice but also because she uses it in so many diffferent musical ways. I don´t know anyone who does Classic, Rock/Metal, Christmas songs, totally new concept shows like "Beauty and the Beat", Harus, Outlanders and who knows what is still to come...love when she´s "experimental" with her voice! :) NW, hmmm, I think Anette is a nice person, but nevertheless they kind of lost bit of their former magic to me. But that´s personal taste.

[@ParraAHS]

@plutoniangirl That is insignificant because they are both prestigious...

[@Dehumanizer22]

LOL just look at her face 2:37 priceless XD

[@Stake2]

It's like two passers-by meeting very quickly who are not very close.

[@Enidan1111]

I have seen Xandria live recently and have to say they REALLY ROCK, they have taken the crown of Symphonic/Opera Metal from NW, imo! :) But tell me why do you think Tarja was fake person?? I saw her several times now, her music is emotional and strong, met her even 2 times and she´s really a kind, funny and friendly person... :)

[@Somethingover9000]

I stay skeptic, I still like tarja

[@emil9412]

So does anyone know what happend with the verdict? I'm just curious :)

[@Tangakkai]

@ISeeAnIdiot first of all Tuomas never said anything bad about her country and second of all, far more people care about nightwish than about Tarja... damn just compare the record sales or the venues they play at... any the point is not that, it's simply that both sides would profit if they would actually reach out to each other

[@sofiag.v6359]

Demuestra mucho humor para ser de una cultura tan fría.

[@KupoNinja]

@Tke Tuomas is 80% child (in his mind), he even openly admits it, as per his songs are 80% tied to childhood-nostalgia. The song "Boy And The Ghost" by Tarja seems to describe Tuomas from her eyes, there is even a line with "dead boy" among the lyrics, I only know of one musician who refers himself to that.

[@TheEpicmarian]

true u_u

[@moclis]

"The letter"-only source of informations

[@r.e.4640]

Poor Tarja, being rejected byTuomas, is heart breaking and very hurtful. You can tell that she is still a major pain, and that she has never really got over it.😞

[@Enidan1111]

@rsimion3 Yes, I also think she is more than her image, in case people still think of her like kind of "ice queen" who is cold, distant or whatever. I met her this year on a festival and I can say she is one of the most kindest and funniest persons I met so far. I don´t understand how some people see her as frozen, if there´s anything she is not, it is frozen, au contraire! :) And I think there´s no need at all to argue about her beautiful voice...

[@PingouinBleu1]

@DarkWingsAscending omg I laughed so hard reading your comment about Tarja's middle finger XD I saw it in my head, so funny x)

[@etki1000]

That is the point!!! ;D

[@Cornishrexify]

Where is Marcelo, weird watching Tarja without him a inch away. But very strange way of interviewing in this show, I watched more of them. Soile Cabuli is a great name for her(not only when she's drunk), Your out of my mind Tarha, Argentina is a great place to hide.

[@sitvestar]

Tarja until you resolve "this" problem with the band (Nightwish)....I don't know (It's just my opinion) I can see that you didn't forgive them still....It's hard but... forgive and the hardest is to FORGET.

[@radiotete1e2]

this is not true. they are constantly asking Tuomas about Tarja and the break up. Watch the interviews. :P

[@ParraAHS]

@plutoniangirl They managed to go 3x platinum and win the EMMA awards in solely 4 weeks...your argument is invalid

[@plutoniangirl]

@ParraAHS 3x platinum in WHICH COUNTRY? FInland? a country of 4 milion ??? my argument is valid check your stats .. if they are soo good today, even with ppl from all over the world, why they couldnt sell out Los angeles concert? 1500+ people short. 13 million people in los angeles county every other person is involved with music, NW still couldnt selll out? Mind you they have been trying to sell tickets from june of last year. 4 tickets for 20 bucks deals were going on livenation

[@JasonJohnContos]

Stan Haloneinen nightwish are insanely big in europe (they play in arenas and headline huge festivals) and not very big comparatively in americN(they play in clubs)

[@hamstermunchies5558]

We should be respect full of Tarja but we should also be respectful of NW too. She has some rights an all but I don't think suing the band will accomplish anything good, just looks like she can't move on and hurts fans most of all. She has her new career and her husband so I think she should focus on that. I don't think all of these interviews help, asking her what she thinks of what NW are doing. However I will say its lovely there is no resentment between her and Floor.

[@matt.lemonnier]

@DarkWingsAscending That's is a good way to answer ;) I never said she was awful (even if i don't like her voice that much, but that's my taste), I just know that her singing technic is not as good as everyone is assuming. But as I say in another comment, I like listening to What Lies Beneath, it's a good album.

[@moclis]

Really? It's a good song but it doesn't take breath away

[@zaireanbones]

logically, since once album, nw has their own fanbase, they were established by that time, that's why imaginaerum sold more, not because of the new nw or new singer.. bieber and lady gaga sold more with their new album, but i didn't mean the album is good, in my opinion, sorry, no offense to anyone

[@GABARAIN1965]

Stupid question (after 6 years); classy response.

[@ThePrcpi]

Part from 2.20 to 2.50 makes me sad.

[@Somethingover9000]

BTW, blame Marcelo

[@plutoniangirl]

@ParraAHS you do realize that gold/platinum ranks of sold albums varies from country to country. You would be shocked to find what it takes to hit gold/platinum. Look it up. Its rather interesting

[@ellakoljonen2382]

Mun rakasss pikku serkku tarjaaaa i love uu :-D

[@plutoniangirl]

@Tke Anette is NOT releasing a solo project if you listen to 2 demos, it will put you to sleep. itis on youtube. What is interesting is Holopainen wants to do a soundtrack to a movie. Other than the song they wrote for a finnish movie, he has nothing on his back. i wonder why

[@DarkWingsAscending]

@niahaa Oh, if you're truly a student of classical singing, then you should know that Tarja does not use a full blown "opera" or classical voice in her music? It's modified. She adapted her technique and voice to sing rock. She's not singing Puccini, you know. So why does she have to be perfect? I understand to be a true singer of opera, one must study for decades in order to be the best - Tarja has gone another route in music. Which is great, IMO She is talented & has a lovely voice

[@sitvestar]

It's weird they didn't ask Tuomas the question about her?! I'm interested what would he say??

[@erroree]

[@Tke]

@plutoniangirl Really? Hmmm... I don't pay much attention to Anette's things, and my friend who follows it because she thinks it's funny when Anette's blog says something wrong and the Nightwish one has to clear it up, said Anette was thinking of/considering/attempting a solo CD. Well... if she ever does, I will give it a try. I listened to her Ever Dream demo, and I couldn't help but wince at it every other time.

[@radiotete1e2]

@SymphoMetalFan D watch any tuomas interview from 2007 onward. :p

[@DarkWingsAscending]

@taci4fun if she really were 'fake as hell' she would have said something overly nice and sappy when asked about Tuomas. By saying nothing, she shows a lot of class and restraint.

[@matt.lemonnier]

@Feanor2345 And ? Am I forced to agree with Marta Blanco ? No ! So let me think that Tarja is not as good as everyone is saying. For the last time : I never said she was a bad singer, I like what she's doing in her solo career even if I prefer Nightwish. It's simply not my fault if I don't like her way of singing and if I find defeats in her voice.

[@Sniper0Goat]

You've got to be kidding. Have you listened to a interview with Nightwish? Its like their number one question. Although definitely agree with letting it be, that stuff was years ago, time to move forward.

[@ishyzu]

Why ask about Tuomas?! I mean if she even wanted to tell him something she already have done it...and probably she wouldn't be able to say that in Television :P or the "beep" would come... though I liked her answer :)

[@marcosbandini]

@irenikus777 Wasn't Tarja that made NW famous or NW made Tarja famous, if not was Tarja would be another singer and we just never know what could happen cause what is done is done. And disrespect Anette don't mean nothing than the immaturity and stupidity of some 'fans'.

[@darkinsanity02]

It seems that not only fans would not accept what Nightwish did to Tarja but also journalists...(intro of interview ..).. .What will be next inetrview with Tuoams !!!!!!!

[@ParraAHS]

@irenikus777 Wrong again. Tarja is considered an opera singer due the the kind of musical elements that she integrates with her singing. If you are still persistent that she isn't an opera singer, then look at her background. She has participated in many OPERAS! Including the Finish National Opera (keyword there is opera) And if you need more evidence about the album, look at the interview with tuomas with the same host. The album is explained as their best only because it is.

[@Valhalla_Awaits94]

interview or joke?

[@Lasaretti999]

Press 5

[@danielafernandez6169]

well they're joking about TARHA but she said paulo coel-ho :B

[@Ama-Elaini]

Tarha is funny because it means "garden" in Finnish. Not that it's really a bad thing but no one's called Garden in Finland. :)

[@plutoniangirl]

@babatoa he didnt find her. Tarja was Tuomas'mom's student.

[@DarkWingsAscending]

@Tangakkai The bigger child is Tuomas, he's the one who started all this stupid drama with his insulting open letter. Why the heck would they speak at all? He spit in her face with that letter. Would you speak to someone who humiliated and demonized you publicly? I wonder if they'll ask him about Tarja? It must really bruise his enormous ego that not everyone is on board with Anette. LOL

[@Deederrr]

does somebody know which song sounds at first? I can't remember the band :)

[@lupina015]

video is broken

[@FelipeEspinola1]

in portuguese we say Tarʒa ._.

[@The2990killer]

q?

[@FelipeEspinola1]

The2990killer oi rs

[@The2990killer]

eae

[@matt.lemonnier]

@rsimion3 I'm sorry, but I have to admit he's right when he says that Tarja is not that good. I'm studying classical singing since three years, and I can see now how many defeats she has....

[@MyloveforTarja]

Τhose who support Nightwish more than Tarja are in the wrong place...!!! BTW Tarja is sooo damn perfect...She is a lady !!!

[@emil9412]

@Nemsault ok thank you :)

[@christosm2547]

No offense but the audience is too quiet :P

[@sgthl]

Tuomas made her famous? Get a grip on reality. Tarja made Nightwish famous and they ended it by stabbing her in the back. Not even daring to face her personally but resorting to a letter... that´s beyond pathetic. Some think Tuomas wanted Tarja for himself and when she married another guy.. That would actually explain a lot, even the fact that he couldn´t face her, but it´s still a rotten thing to do. Where are they now compared to the fame of 2005? That´s right... in the league of has-beens.

[@blacksheep806]

hyvät haastattelijat, eivät lue kysymyksiä suoraan mistään lapuista vaan heittäytyvät tilanteeseen, paljon luonnollisempaa ja mukavampaa katseltavaa ^^

[@PingouinBleu1]

@Tangakkai To fire someone by an open letter is childish. Not to tell problems face to face is childish. To blame someone's love cause of jealousy is childish. To write songs instead of talking in real life is childish. To speak another language not to make someone else understand is childish (Tuomas-Anette). And to be racist and mean and COWARD too. Who's childish now?

[@sahara0587]

@niahaa yes, but there's a huge different beteen a ''classicl singer'' and ''classical TRAINED singer'', she has said many times she is not a true classical singing, sure sometimes she misses some techniques live, but no one is a perfect singer, they have their lows too. To say ''she's not that good'' is just too much, and if he really said it, so how bad, both were amazing friends, I feel pity he expresses those kind of things about her.

[@jonna-riikkakuitunen6152]

Tarja Turunen

[@brunainamonico3471]

I was thinking... in the interview with Tuomas, the same stupid question will be asked?????

[@matt.lemonnier]

@Feanor2345 Still your opinion. Not mine. Or do you think that what you say is always universally right ?