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SONATA ARCTICA: Tony Kakko talking about the new Sonata Arctica album

06.04.2009

TONY KAKKO has written the following blogentry at his Myspace page:

"Dear world,
good morning.

So. The recordings for the next Sonata Arctica studio album are now officially on their way. Tommy has already a few songs down. I work mostly at home, alone. Still got some songs to write, re-arrange and some lyrics to write. But all in all the album is in excellent shape already. Can't wait to get this project in a point where I can enjoy the ride...that's gonna be on the tour. Yeah, there's no rest for the wicked.

Noticed the other day that people actually read these blogs, take Henkka's f.ex. His entry infact made it to many official news places. He says the albums a bit more simple and darker. I beg to differ a bit here. In some ways the album will be more simple, yes, but I don't know if it's actually gonna be darker or more gloomy. Heavier maybe. Well, I suppose it's in the ear of the...beholder?

The song we aim to have as the 1st single is actually quite chipper. But definitely we're not repeating ourselves. The album will be fresh and different, something new without estranging us from what Sonata is all about. And the Stalker we know as Caleb returns to meet his maker...or let's see how that one turns out.

We are like a tree, we have roots and we are happy and proud about all that we've done. But the growth happens above surface. Up, up, towards the sun and new challenges and all that.

Where as some people considered "Unia" a rather drastic change, I think this "yet unnamed"-album will be easier to swallow for some. Or maybe not. I aim to confuse, surprise and make people's lifes tad more interesting. Especially myself and my own.
And doing something I have done already many times over is not the way to go. This is going to be one helluva great Sonata album!

Now I leave you, wondering if someone will quote this somewhere.

Kisses, hugs and brotherly taps on the shoulder.
Have a fulfilling day.
~Tony"

Source: www.myspace.com/tonykakko

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  1. I hope it isn't TOO different from Unia, though. It took a while to digest it, but now I consider it the most rewarding and artistically strongest of your albums to date.

    Kirsi wrote on 06.04.2009 at 10:17

  2. I hope for a drastic change instead....

    Unia is a good album, but I prefer not so progressive songs, let´s go for the mix... Silence tells more

    sve wrote on 06.04.2009 at 10:42

  3. who cares how the next album is going to be I just can't wait to listen to it myself!
    and then, any album coming from such an amazing band can't be (that) bad x)
    Oh, and tony is adorable. he's just wonderful.

    Blackwood wrote on 06.04.2009 at 18:48

  4. The best is the music already ... but try to do it more "heavy" Ecliptica is the best album ever cause that ... VIVA SONATA !!!

    Chombi (from spain) wrote on 06.04.2009 at 19:09

  5. I'd love another Winterheart's Guild, not another Unia.

    Dar wrote on 06.04.2009 at 20:39

  6. Who cares??? SONATA IS SONATA!!! ^^

    Rockma wrote on 07.04.2009 at 01:16

  7. YEAH TONY
    thanks for your great music.
    I realy enjoy when I listen new songs because I like the evolution of the band.
    I'm eager to hear their new songs...

    Zap wrote on 07.04.2009 at 04:25

  8. I´ll be waiting tony for a change.. a powerfull change!!! but I love sonata! XD..

    MQ. wrote on 07.04.2009 at 05:53

  9. Can't wait to listen some new song....and I wish that the new album sound a bit different from "Unia"

    NocturnalConcerto (from Italy) wrote on 07.04.2009 at 12:43

  10. Heavier sounds nice.
    I liked Unia a lot and lately I haven't listened to the earlier albums at all so I hope you will keep it heavy so it will stay metal!

    ---- wrote on 07.04.2009 at 15:53

  11. Unia was an awesome album, But winterheart was pretty darn good too....But anything that SONATA makes...ill listen....You guys are simply the best :D

    PLatypuSs wrote on 09.04.2009 at 14:50

  12. i hope this will be a mix of reckoning night & unia.. Simply amazing albums.. can't wait for the caleb song ... see you at 8th august sonata :)

    Joel wrote on 14.04.2009 at 16:15

  13. Hi guys!! Many compliments for your music and the wonderful atmosphere you are able to create, all the emotions you manage to stir and the utter magic you admirably weave into all your lyrics...Your music is so inspirational that I've recently started writing some songs myself, believe it or not...I'm sure you would like them!! Tony, you seem a wonderful person and I'd like to meet you if possible, just to talk about life and what you consider important, or even just to say "hello"...Any plans for a concert in Rome, Italy or somewhere in this area? In the meantime take care, good luck for the new album and God bless you...

    Lucia wrote on 03.05.2009 at 11:19

  14. As long as it's written by Tony, and played by Sonata Arctica, the Music will be great, as is all other Sonata songs. This band is great.

    Lyam wrote on 21.06.2009 at 15:52

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