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. It was based on cartoonist Don Rosa's The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, a graphic novel which featured the Carl Barks Disney comics character of the same name. Rosa contributed the cover artwork. The first single, "A Lifetime of Adventure" was released on February 5, 2014 along with a music video directed by Ville Lipiäinen.[1][2]
Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 15 April 2014 |
Recorded | August–October 2013 |
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Length | 54:05 |
Label | Nuclear Blast, Roadrunner |
Producer | Tuomas Holopainen |
Singles from Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge | |
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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.
All tracks are written by Tuomas Holopainen
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Glasgow 1877" | 6:27 |
2. | "Into the West" | 5:01 |
3. | "Duel & Cloudscapes" | 4:50 |
4. | "Dreamtime" | 4:47 |
5. | "Cold Heart of the Klondike" | 6:52 |
6. | "The Last Sled" | 5:40 |
7. | "Goodbye, Papa" | 6:27 |
8. | "To Be Rich" | 3:22 |
9. | "A Lifetime of Adventure" | 6:13 |
10. | "Go Slowly Now, Sands of Time" | 4:36 |
Total length: | 54:05 |
No. | Title | Length |
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11. | "A Lifetime of Adventure (Alternative Version)" | 6:00 |
Total length: | 60:05 |
This Track can be also found on the Standard Edition as a Hidden Track.
All information from the album booklet.[4]
Musicians
Vocalists
Orchestra and choir
Production
Charts edit
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The album went Gold in Finland.[15]