The Siren (song)

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“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 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 single of the album Once by Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. The song was played with the London Session Orchestra and includes many exotic instruments, e.g. an electric violin and a sitar. In addition, Tarja Turunen used a different type of vocals than ever before on this song.

"Symphony of Destruction", a live cover included on the single, was originally performed by Megadeth on their album Countdown to Extinction.

Contents 1 Track listing 1.1 Spinefarm Records 1.2 Nuclear Blast Records 1.3 Nems Enterprises

[edit] Track listing

[edit] Spinefarm Records

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

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

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