The Siren

"The Siren"
Single by Nightwish
from the album Once
Released	July 25, 2005
Format	CD
Recorded	November 2003-March 2004 at Tempputupa Studios, Finland
Genre	Symphonic power metal Progressive metal
Length	5:09
Label	Spinefarm, Nuclear Blast
Producer	Tero Kinnunen
Nightwish singles chronology
Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan (2004) The Siren (2005) Sleeping Sun (2005)

The Siren was the fourth and last single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish's fifth studio album Once. The song was recorded with the London Session Orchestra and includes many exotic instruments, for example an electric violin and a sitar.^[1]

"Symphony of Destruction", a live cover included on the single, was originally performed by Megadeth on their album Countdown to Extinction. It was also released as a bonus track on the platinum edition of "Once".

The song is still performed live with the current frontwoman, Anette Olzon, and in September 19, 2009, at the Hartwall Areena, the band was supported by two violinists from the Finnish Cello rock band Apocalyptica.

Track listing

Spinefarm Records

1. The Siren (edited)
2. The Siren (album version)
3. The Siren (live)
4. Kuolema tekee taiteilijan (live)

Nuclear Blast Records

1. The Siren (edited)
2. The Siren (album version)
3. The Siren (live)
4. Symphony of Destruction (live)
5. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan (live)

Nems Enterprises

1. The Siren (edited)
2. The Siren
3. The Siren (live)

Bonus tracks:

1. Creek Mary' s Blood (orch. istr. score)
2. Symphony of Destruction (live)

References