Tarja releases new video “Diva (Live in Bucharest)”

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. 

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.

Access “Diva (Live in Bucharest)” HERE

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 available as a stand-alone limited 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak, featuring the full two-hour live show on both audio and video. It will also be released as a limited black 3LP Gatefold edition, including an LP-sized booklet and a Blu-ray softcase.

Track-listing

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