Originally featured on her 2016 album ‘The Shadow Self‘, ‘Diva’ is a dramatic and powerful anthem that quickly became a fan favorite and one of Tarja’s classics played on tour.
Stream ‘Diva (Live in Bucharest)‘ – here
This rendition, recorded in Bucharest at the spectacular Circus Life Concert, showcases Tarja’s signature vocal mastery, theatrical presence, and the grandeur of her live shows.
“There is a lovely memory behind ‘Diva’. We were in Antigua and walking around the local harbour when we saw this old boat stored outside the water and that quickly inspired me to write a pirate themed song. I playfully described the last walk of the ‘Diva’ on the hip before being pushed out by the rats on board. Any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence.” – Tarja
Recorded in January 2020, in Bucharest, Romania, the ‘Circus Life‘ show was one of a kind when Tarja performed in this very special “in the round” format. 2 hours of powerful music featuring a setlist that spans Tarja’s career, including all of her greatest hits such as ‘I Walk Alone‘, ‘Until My Last Breath‘ and ‘Innocence‘, as well as fan favourites like ‘Victim Of Ritual‘ and ‘Demons In You‘, showcasing her evolution as an artist.
Featuring 16 accomplished musicians, including her brother Toni, a diverse ensemble from various stages of her career, it was an extraordinary event. All songs were provided with new arrangements just for this concert, making the show a unique experience for the long-time Tarja fan, as well as the first-time listener.
‘Circus Life‘ was recorded in one take, 100% live – no re-recordings, no overdubs, no special effects. Just pure, raw music.
Pre-order ‘Circus Life’ – here
Originally included as bonus content in the strictly limited and sold-out Mediabook and Box Set of Tarja’s 2022 ‘Best Of: Living The Dream‘ – the ‘Circus Life‘ concert is now made available as stand-alone Ltd. 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak, featuring the 2-hour live show on audio and video, and as Ltd. Black 3LP Gatefold, including a LP-sized booklet and Blu-ray softcase.
Tracklisting:
CD1:
1. Mystique Voyage
2. 500 Letters
3. Naiad
4. Diva
5. You And I
6. Love To Hate
7. Demons In You
8. Never Enough
9. Falling Awake
CD2:
10. I Feel Immortal
11. I Walk Alone
12. Victim Of Ritual
13. Innocence
14. Die Alive
15. Tears In Rain
16. Dead Promises
17. Until My Last Breath
18. Shadow Play
Vinyl Side Split:
Side A: 1-3
Side B:4-6
Side C: 7-9
Side D: 10-12
Side E: 13-15
Side F: 16-18
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