NIGHTWISH´s singer: "Tarja seems like a very nice and sweet person"

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1. I like Anette so much.She is such a sweetie.With the whole touring and all she finds time to post blog entries all the time.Her contact with fans is amazing.
   

   Dan wrote on 09.06.2009 at 00:14

2. WOW! Before all the Tarja vs. Anette b.s. comments come, I would like to say that I have more respect for Anette as a person now. The fact that she would like to meet the woman who she replaced in the band is pretty impressive. I think she really means it too. And I don't believe that Tarja is a "Diva" as so many claim she is. She seems nicer that ppl realize, and Anette can obviously see that (IDK if Tuomas does though!!!! XD )

   JT wrote on 09.06.2009 at 09:14

3. Well... Who actually were the ones claiming that Tarja is a mean and awful diva, blahblahblah? It's good that this woman can think with her own brains. Tarja has always been nice to her fans and never said a bad word of her bandmates in public.
   
   IMO, Anette seems nice, but unfortunately she isn't good enough for Nightwish's music.

   Rocky wrote on 09.06.2009 at 09:40

4. @ Rocky
   
   There are some NW fans that claim that Tarja was a diva in NW just because of a few instances she did in the band during that time (according to Tuomas). I personally do not believe this 100% anyways because I blame both sides for what ended up happening back in 2005. Remember, there is always two sides to the story. Oh yeah, and I agree, Anette is not the best choice for the new NW singer. Tarja was better for the band.

   James wrote on 09.06.2009 at 09:51

5. I am just interested - why did not she answer ALL questions? like that one from the Oceane?
   Oceane wrote on Anette´s blog:"I have a question for you. I live in Nice (on the french riviera) and I was at every Paris concerts at the first row each time (on the 24th march I offered you a rose, maybe you remember me...) and the 3 shows was AMAZING! Really! But, I'm disapointed about one thing : the band had never came to us after the shows and you and the guys had totally ignore us when you were on the bus and I don't understand why. Could you tell me why? I think there is a reason for that =)
   You know, we felt very sad because your concerts represents a lot of kilometers, a long journey, a lot of waiting hours and for the band it represents time ... I know that you must be really tired after a show but for fans having an autograph or a photo, is really important...
   Well, it's not an attack against you, Anette. I just want to know why =). I hope you understand that!
   Anyway, thank you for what you bring to us! You are a real gem Anette!
   I'm so eager to seing you in Helsinki, in september!!!
   Océane"
   Well, I am not french, but still... are they ignoring all fans, or just the french ones? Though, thinking of that - on youtube is a video from Latin Amerika, where she is ignoring fans, too... hmm, that would not be antifrench, but more like global policy.

   mermaid wrote on 09.06.2009 at 11:29

6. to Rocky and James:
   You are right, guys. Tarja was professional and acted like one.
   And as far as I have seen Tarja´s webpage, too, I would like to bring your attention to the fact, that Tarja has and never had this need to inform what she is going to eat on regular base, like Anette has. Maybe Tarja does not have so much time, like Anette has. Or such a big ego.
   That is my feedback on the "diva" issue.
   Though, thanks to Anette´s webpage we had schnitzels on weekend and my dog is quite thankful for that.

   mermaid wrote on 09.06.2009 at 11:35

7. Regarding Ocean's question I would like to point out that the band is not supposed to appear always at the exit gates and write autographs for ours. Paris were particular shows and as stated on the french forum and web site, the guys were pretty wasted after the show...
   I feel sorry for her not being able to greet them, but in this case one can understand that they have the right to to switch back to their "normal" life sometimes and be tired. Paris got 3 shows whereas other cities only 1 or 0. On the other hand, we do all now that the band is ALWAYS very close to the fans and takes a lot of time to get pictures and autographs.
   Finally, the deal ends with the last note of the show, that's why people paid...
   No Mermaid, it's not about showing disinterest in fans or Anette being arrogant....!!! And please, if you don't like to read what Anette has eaten yesterday, don't do it. For me I do appreciate that she takes time for people and gives a closer look in her private life....which again proofs that she has her heart on the hand.

   OceanWithin wrote on 09.06.2009 at 13:00

8. @mermaid: tarja has a SITE and Anette a BLOG. so if you think a website is for general information and a blog for personal informations (cf.skyrock for the teenagers). Mermaid if you don't like anette please stop read the news about her and NW because you're a little annoying with "tarja was blablabla and anette is not blablabla..."
   
   

   Elise wrote on 09.06.2009 at 17:09

9. Guys...Just think.What would she possibly answer???
   "Oh,Tarja,she is a bitch,Tuomas told me that,i don't want to meet her!"
   
   No guys.Even the most ignorant person about management and advertising can understand that you can't say things like that.
   
   I don't mean that she necessarily lies and thinks that Tarja is a diva BUT don't always assume that people are just so heavenly.And in this job,like many others,you have to be diplomatic.
   
   @ mermaid
   your comment about the dog really made my day :P

   Legeon wrote on 09.06.2009 at 18:20

10. Regarding the unanswered question, I'm pretty sure that it was further down on the list of questions. She's doing them in small groups...this was only the third round of answers.
    
    I think Anette's very nice. This is an impressive comment and shows she can think for herself, make her own decisions and opinions and not be influenced by others.
    
    I think Anette's just what Nightwish needed at the moment. I feel that she is a great singer, and she fits the music well. And if you listen to the music, you'll realize it is the same Nightwish that wrote "Once". The only really new thing about it is the voice. Everything was written before Anette was picked.
    
    And Anette is definitely better than Tarja live. Both in stage presence and in singing some older songs.

    Max wrote on 09.06.2009 at 18:27

11. You mermaid .you and your comments.I'm sick of them.You don't like Anette.So don't write about her and dont listen them anymore....Leave her alone..Maybe she isn't such a great singer but she is one lovely person.Ive meet all of them and they were signing our stuffs after the concert for half an hour...but they cannot do that after every concert.Sometimes they wanna be alone.And Anette and her writing what is she doing and all is just great contact with fans if you don't like it don't read it ......

    Me wrote on 09.06.2009 at 18:47

12. Umm for the one that said Anette has a blog and Tarja doesn't....ummmm TARJA DOES HAVE A BLOG. www.mywinterstorm.com/blog If you knew about her website you would have seen on Tarja's site a link to her blog....morons...-.-

    Jess wrote on 09.06.2009 at 19:18

13. @jess: I didn't know for tarja's blog but that wasn't my point. I don't care if one of those have a site, a blog, a ferrari or a tampax in her bag, i just wanted that mermaid stop her/his comments (btw i miss it if we see the article about Marco)

    Elise wrote on 09.06.2009 at 20:23

14. Anette's a sweetheart. I doubt she actually harbours any bad feelings towards Tarja... she's never met her and she actually owes the fact that she's in Nightwish to her!
    
    however I do agree that it's pretty obvious she wasn't going to talk trash about her, that would have been completely stupid and uncalled for, and it would only make Nightwish/Tarja's fans hate her.
    
    I love how simple she always sounds, like she's a cheerful little girl more than a grown up lady... it's hard to preserve that kind of happy glow along with the years, especially after she's had so much thrown at her.

    Blackwood wrote on 09.06.2009 at 20:46

15. "blackwood" Now why would Anette have any bad feelings against Tarja? She (Anette) has nothing to do with the splitup. Nightwish never heard of Anette and Anette never heard of (well, never listend to) Nightwish. Anette´s got the greatest respect for Tarja as a singer but I don`t think she feels like she´s doing a worse job than her.

    wrathchild wrote on 09.06.2009 at 21:39

16. @ Max
    
    "And Anette is definitely better than Tarja live. Both in stage presence and in singing some older songs."
    
    uhhhhh...... no I don't think so. XD

    James wrote on 10.06.2009 at 07:00

17. I agree with Me and Elise. Mermaid, you go on all of these NW articles and continously put trash comments about Anette. That's crap. Just give it up already and listen to another band instead of complaining here. All of this complaining will NOT bring Tarja back, as much as you want her to..

    EJ wrote on 10.06.2009 at 07:10

18. I have the feeling, you guys from MFF, are publishing this for reason! :) Sorry, but the people that are interested in Anette's life will read her bolg ! Anyhow, this is not a news :) It's just something already published. Here you just can see how ugly -acting and mean the fans can be! So, no wonder that Anette ignores that question from the french fan! For God's sake these are just normal people and not gods! Is it that inportant that Marco forgot his lyrics, that you published that as a news? I think everybody forgets sometimes no matter what is the reason for that!

    stanislava wrote on 10.06.2009 at 11:42

19. @stanislava
    1.) Nobody publishes the news just to laugh at people´s reactions, or to instigate quarrels. We aren´t responsible for the comments of guys here, as you can see, we usually don´t intervene in the discussions, unless they become vulgar.
    2.) MFF was created as a database for everything about Finnish rock/metal. Almost every article posted here had been already posted somewhere else, at bands´official websites or MySpace sites etc. We aren´t related to bands... it´s written also in "ABOUT" section of MFF:
    "The amount of information we are able to give on each band very much relies on how much information the bands have given about themselves in their websites."
    So, the thing about "already posted" articles is really pointless.

    Daniela (MFF staff) wrote on 10.06.2009 at 15:55

20. @Daniela (MFF staff)
    
    I totaly understand your point and i actually didn't mean that you are doing something wrong! I just can't understand what so interesting in these news about "who said what about somebody". But that's probably because i am not so much in bands member's personal life and such things. For me is more important to read about the band's new albums ot tour dates...And i think exactly this is MFF site about :) But as you can see there are more comments about rumors and personal stuff , than about new songs and albums and it's not your fault that fans like to read stuff like that!
    Wish you all the best..
    Greetings from Bulgaria

    stanislava wrote on 10.06.2009 at 16:20

21. @stanislava
    I also think that it depends on everybody, what kind of news he or she likes to read. I don´t deny that this site is about new albums, tours etc. too, but we try to inform about as many news as it´s possible. And, as many fans of Nightwish say, Anette is a part of NW nowadays, so why not to write about her schnitzels and shoes and so on? :D no, just kidding... :D

    Daniela (MFF staff) wrote on 10.06.2009 at 16:42

22. So this comment is nothing but diplomacy. What else could be expacted from her? Of course it was her chance to show how kind, angellike and sweeeet she is. All in all it doesn't prove anything about her.
    It is really funny in fact to see how new NW repeats the old NW. Their previous singer, Turunen, at first and for a long time was praised for being super awesome singer, angel, sweetie and etc. Than pam pam, she was fired, labled diva and just an evil bitch - she was bashed for everything she did (singing, hiring personal manager, creating her own website, etc, being bad to fans). And new singer appeared -wow, and only within two years she repeated the same routine, hiring manager, creating personal website, ignoring fans (because there are complaints, even in her blog), saying rude thing about some countries without thinking (though she is not a teen to act so thoughtless and irresponsible). It is so funny !

    Lisa wrote on 15.06.2009 at 16:05

23. @ Lisa
    
    There are defineatly things wrong with NW and their management that are causing issues like this. I know where you are coming from. It merely is a combination of everyone involved in this mess. The media always seems to make a HUGE deal, and this one is no exception. I think Anette now understands what Tarja went through, because the band cannot seem to solve their interrelation problems, especially with their female members. I don't think Anette is 100% innocent, neither was Tarja. As I said before, there are two sides to the story on everything. But Tuomas and the guys need to do something no BEFORE it gets out of control, or else we will see a repeat of the past! :P
    
    And as for saying rude things in her blog, that is just plain stupid! I am not a huge Anette fan myself, but I will not go on her blog and say bad things about her. That is just immature and low.. :(

    James wrote on 15.06.2009 at 19:37

24. Annette is trying to look generous and thoughtful, lol ((( Too bad she has turned herself into a diva now.

    Sisu wrote on 15.06.2009 at 19:40

25. @ Lisa again
    
    I misunderstood. They are complaining about her not responding to her fans on her blog. I see. My mistake. Then yeah, that really isn't immature but she probably does not have enough time to respond to all of her fans. Remember, she has ALOT of fans believe it or not, so it must be tough to keep up sometimes. Plus, she probably wants to be left alone for a while. You never know. But hiring a personal manager, creating a website, and "ignoring" fans sounds like deja vu to me. But, we will see what happens.
    
    @ Sisu
    
    Well at least she is making an attempt to make herself seem better than what she is. And yes, it appears that she does seem very much like a diva now, but it is too early to find out everything at this point. We'll see what happens to her and her future in NW, because it might me in jeoperdy soon if things don't streighten out! :p

    James wrote on 15.06.2009 at 23:28

26. @ Lisa
    
    Excellent comment.It was one of the most intelligent and in-depth things i've read about NW.
    What most Anette fans(because of course it is Anette fans,just like it is "Anette And NIghtwish"-not the other way around) don't want to accept is that because Anette became popular without even trying that hard,since the whole world knew her from the moment her name was announced,and she instantly developed a fan base from people who didn't even wait to listen to DDP,but liked her because she was chosen,she thinks that she is something special.She developed a behavior that Tarja developed after years.
    
    
    I really hate it when people are more than eager to bash Tarja and call her diva when they don't even see what Anette has become now.

    Legeon wrote on 16.06.2009 at 00:22

27. @ Legeon
    
    So true. Anette was NOTHING before NW and it seems that instant fame has got to her a little bit. Touring for months, stress from the fans (mostly Anette haters), and quite possibily putting up with NW and their management are all reasons for why she is like she is now. I agree that bashing Tarja and calling her a diva is stupid and no TRUE NW fan should ever bash her because of what she brought to the band, despite all of the allegations of missing practice and everything (Even if she did these things, giving her that letter was REALLY STUPID, because they should have talked to her first anyways!). Her voice was unique and special which put NW over many bands. So that is ridiculus to ever call her that, and the same goes for Anette too. Sure, she seems to be a little egotisical now, but that is no reason to have hatred toward her. There are so many factors involved that we don't even know about. But ever since Tuomas called Tarja a diva, so many ppl were pissed at Tuomas but also a lot of ppl were mad at Tarja too. It basically split the fanbase into two parts. Which really sucks because what's next? Is some idiot fan at a NW concert going to start a fight about Tarja with Anette fans and will all hell break lose? It might happen. But Tarja NEVER seems to dislike her fans or anyone for that matter. She is actually a very professional person and it shows with every gig and show she performs in. Anette on the other hand is rather new, lacking experience and not showing true professionalism yet (I am mainly referencing her crying incident). Anette needs to just learn how to deal with things on stage, and that includes her performances and what she does and says on and off the stage. If she doesn't, then she will not be in NW anymore. It is that simple. I don't think she is all bad, but she has some issues (like everyone), but I hope she can get it together. I don't hate her at all. But most of us can agree that Tarja was MUCH better for NW than Anette. But we either have to accept this or move on.

    James wrote on 16.06.2009 at 05:34

28. @ James
    
    You are absolutely right.And do you know what the sad thing is?That people who prefer Tarja and don't like Anette(her singing,her stage presence,her lack of professionalism)are being called "Tarja die-hards",or that we consider her our imaginary girlfriend (if you even look at some NW videos you will see certain users-i don't know,YulieAna maybe?-that say these things.
    And on the other hand,people who blindly accepted Anette from the first minute because she was chosen or that claim that she must be perfect,because they chose her,they are "true fans" and intelligent people.
    
    They feel insulted if someone says even a small little thing,like "i don't like her singing",and they call him a hater,but they are more than welcome to say how diva and greedy Tarja is.
    
    At least Tarja never abandoned a show for "personal issues",she never showed any kind of disrespect against fans or countries.
    Anette,if you can't take the heat just beat it.Leave the place for a professional.

    Legeon wrote on 16.06.2009 at 10:17

29. @ James
    She was ignoring fans not only in her blog, but in life too.
    
    And insulting countries..well, I haven't heard that female-singers-professionals on metal/rock stage like Floor, Sharon, Liv, Simone, Anneke, etc. behaved like that. And I'm sure they had a lot of personal problems at times, also got tired after touring, meeting fans, but somehow they acted like professionals.
    I truly wonder at what stage NW obtained that drama queen attitude. It is so funny!

    Lisa wrote on 16.06.2009 at 13:13

30. Legeon said: "and she instantly developed a fan base from people who didn't even wait to listen to DDP, but liked her because SHE WAS CHOSEN"
    
    +1

    TheSeer wrote on 16.06.2009 at 15:01

31. @Lisa
    
    You know,the funny thing is that fans are being accused or causing the drama,when it's the band who causes it.
    They started with a letter,they continued with several bad comments about Tarja,they hired a singer and made it such a big deal,they chose a very different singer so that a huge discussion(call it fight)would start among fans,which still goes on and always will,they can't control their singer in her actions and speaking,they stopped a show and then gave controversial explanations so a mystery will always wander...
    
    But the fans are the one who cause the drama.Right.

    Legeon wrote on 16.06.2009 at 15:24

32. @ Legeon
    
    "You know,the funny thing is that fans are being accused or causing the drama,when it's the band who causes it."
    
    That is one of the best statements I have heard in a long time about NW. That is so true. I am still fairly new to this band but I could not believe how much drama and baggage they have, mainly judging by the comments and from what the band has done/did. You never see so much stuff happen to a band and the drama they have created is WAY too much for a normal band. The drama I believe started as far back when Tarja got attacked by a crazy guy on stage in Mexico back in 2000 (anyone remember that?). From what I have learned, the band did nothing and did not comfort her or anything afterwards. Instead, I believe she was being comforted by Marcello, her future husband and personal manager. Because of this, the future of NW changed forever and was never again the "innocent" band they once were. Now they are basically being bombarded by the media everywhere they go, creating issue after issue for themselves. Now moving to a more recent event. Tuomas blamed the fans the night Anette cried, claiming that fans there were screaming "Tarja, Tarja". I heard the video and they were screaming for Anette, not Tarja. That man has created so many problems for himself and his lies are ridiculus. Why can't he keep his mouth shut or just be more symphethic about the situation. Now their fans over there are probably really pissed off, just because of his stupid little accusation. Anette also blamed it on the smoke machine and her voice was bad as a result. Well, what is it then? Anette obviously is not ready for this kind of attention yet and I don't think she was the best choice for NW. I don't hate her, but IMO they should of got someone more experienced to the industry with more professionalism and maturity. But to break it all down, I have never felt so sorry for a band more than how I feel for NW. The innocence is gone and everything is in a mess now. Just like the incident in 2000 for Tarja, the crying incident was the first of many bad things to happen to new NW and only time will tell of her future in the band (or maybe the bands future perhaps?). What a shame. :(

    James wrote on 16.06.2009 at 19:15

33. @ James
    
    I agree with you.Just think,you know this band only for some time and you still shocked by what they've turned themselves into.What about fans like me,who have been listening to them for 8 years or more?It was a BIG shock for me when i turned on the radio and found out that Tarja was fired,but the really big one was when i read Marcelo's responses and saw what actually had been going on for years in NW and we didn't even know.
    
    It's very easy to understand why Tuomas says all these things(if of course you are a normal person and don't think that he is God and therefore,does no mistakes-like many fans believe).
    With the letter,they became world-known,and they made themselves look like the innocent boys for all those fans.
    With the incident in Brazil,he managed two things:NW fanbase to hate even more Tarja and her fans,and to support even more the "poor,innocent tortured Anette".
    
    But they will fall.And i am really sorry to say that,because i literally grew up with them,and they really had the potential to become a big band(mind that,a big band doesn't means only to sell big and to make large tour,but to LAST in time).
    Bands that base their fame on making issues and gathering the media around them,instead of making quality music and respecting their fans(because with what they do now,the lies they tell them and how they manipulate them,they show that they don't respect them), aren't built to last.
    See for example,one of the biggest metal bands(maybe THE biggest),Iron Maiden.They have sold more than 70 millions of albums and they last for almost 30 years at the top...You know why?Because they make good music,they didn't base their fame on dramas,and of course their respect for the fans is well-known.(Bruce Dickinson once said:"our anxiety isn't to be good FOR the crowd,but as good AS the crowd").

    Legeon wrote on 16.06.2009 at 21:37

34. Tarja HAS a blog. She still doesn't bother us with details about her daily life. She's busy with her career after all, and getting lessons from a REAL teacher (when she is not on tour), not a CD ;)
    
    Also, she always (or almost always) comes out after her shows to meet the fans.
    
    I'm actually surprised there are complaints about Anette ... I realise that she is not in control about things the way Tarja now is, and her position is not to be envied to say the least, but the high expectations were a given. My compassion for Anette's suffering is ultimately limited.
    
    If the band didn't choose a singer that is diametrically opposite to Tarja in just about every way (just because they think that's "courageous", lol), Anette would never have received that amount of hate. Worshipping her for no other reason than fan loyalty is of course stupid. I tried to give her a chance but ultimately I can't allow myself to be brainwashed.
    
    Classical training by the way does wonders for the voice, it's not only about singing with vibrato and power and range and coloratura and all over-the-top, it's about using your power economically, preserving your health, keeping in shape and able to sing even when you feel like crap. You don't even need to sing in a full classical style when you've had classical training. But you learn not to sing with your speaking voice, but that special technique, which has huge advantages. That's why Tarja used to promote advertise training in interviews.
    
    I'm not hating on Anette or the band just for the hell of it. I have legitimate criticism and complaints.

    Almagest wrote on 29.06.2009 at 17:09

35. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to hear that Anette's new 'boyfriend' is Emppu.

    ~~ wrote on 10.07.2009 at 10:18

36. I wouldn't be surprised if NW would soon cease to exist ((

    Eva wrote on 15.07.2009 at 15:03

37. @mermaid.
    it happend here in australia too. The band had security guards escort them to their van after the concert, and when they drove past us fans they didnt even look at us!!! I only got to talk with Ewo, he's a top guy :-)
    Whereas, when they were here with Tarja they met some of us after the show and hung out for a bit

    Svanhvit wrote on 18.07.2009 at 02:41

38. Eva wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if NW would soon cease to exist
    
    Yeah I think know what you are saying. I could be my imagination but they almost appear to be troubled with their American success. Torn between selling more albums than ever and whether they like their new image.

    ~~ wrote on 20.07.2009 at 07:35