Tuomas Holopainen - The Life And Times Of Scrooge (2014)
2CD | EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 720 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 275 Mb
Scans ~ 32 Mb | RAR 5% Recovery
Symphonic Rock, Folk | Nuclear Blast Records #NB 3196-0
Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge is the first solo album by Finnish songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, best known for his work in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. The album is based on the Walt Disney graphic novel "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck" written and illustrated by Don Rosa, who illustrated the cover artwork. It was released on April 11, 2014, with the first single "A Lifetime of Adventure" being released on February 5, 2014 along with a music video directed by Ville LipiƤinen. It features several vocalists including Johanna Kurkela, Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica and narration by Alan Reid, with lyrics in English and Scottish Gaelic. It also features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the choir group Metro Voices, and several guest musicians including fellow Nightwish member Troy Donockley. Limited Edition includes bonus CD, which contains the entire album as instrumentals.