Timo started playing guitar when he was 7 years old. His early influences were ABBA, The Beatles and The Shadows. Very quickly he progressed to the point where he wanted an electric guitar. After hearing “Smoke on the Water” on the radio the rest was history. As a young teenager, Tolkki practically slept with his guitar and it was not uncommon for him to practice 8 hours a day. He was also playing in some local bands but in 1984 got a phonecall from the Stratovarius camp asking him to join the band. Stratovarius soared to great heights becoming the leading pioneers in progressive power metal. This monumental achievement included 7 world tours, 3 consecutive gold discs in Finland and selling almost 3 million records.
The recent break up of Stratovarius came about because Tolkki felt that the relationships in the band very very badly contaminated and also because everything that was to be said with that band with those members had already been said and to continue would be simply repeating the same form. He also wanted to be able to concentrate on other things, explaining that:“There’s just a time for everything in life and Stratovarius came to the end of a road and there was nowhere to go anymore”. During the composing process of his upcoming solo album “Saana-Warrior of Light” he found many new interests in the form of photography, graphics design and video editing. “It was like a new world to me and I knew I had found something that would determine the course of the rest of my life regarding my art. Now I have these amazing tools available to me to create things I did not know was possible. Lot of studying, but it’s really a lot of fun, which brought me into many different areas in music. On the other hand I can do a production of a dance artist, or a metal artist. Or anyone who I think is real and has it. I rarely do productions outside of my own production company anymore. I am really into finding new talents and developing a project together with an artist, while using enough time for it. Because time is gold in music. I have everything I need here to create a perfect musical and visual experience. Music is the Universal language. Its primary function is to awaken emotions in us. We have no choice. If something doesn’t move me, I know it is not for me”.
Timo is currently running his own Goldenworks production company and has established a comfortable working suite in Helsinki with the latest technology. He calls his place “Santa’s Workshop”. Timo is actively looking for singers and artists who dare to explore the boundaries of themselves and take the step to the unknown.
He is ready to release his new solo album “Saana-Warrior of Light Pt1”. It is a groundbreaking release in many ways. It will only be available from the shop from his Official website http://www.timotolkki.com that is powered by TheGround.com so you will not find it in record stores. Tolkki is happy about these new opportunities to interact directly with his fans and to offer them products at a much better cost.
Since Stratovarius break-up, he has formed a new Power Metal band that continues the legacy of Stratovarius. This band is called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and its debut album “New Era” will be out on 6.6.2008 featuring Michael Kiske (Helloween) and Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia) on vocals.
Timo Tolkki is looking forward to new musical endeavours and to the exciting new and fresh future in his art. 8.
3 at 7
Timo Tolkki Lyrics
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So you came right on time
You know that number seven is divine?
[Saana:]
I am confused, I am afraid
I don't know what I should be thinking
Gently my dear, there's no reason to be scared
Look into my eyes and you will see the truth
[Saana:]
Your eyes are strange, deep ocean blue
Yet full of wisdom, peace and confidence
[Damian:]
I have come to lead you to a place where you will meet your destiny
[Saana:]
You read my thoughts, you know my name and all my life
I don't understand what is happening to me
[Damian:]
You must come, we'll take a trip to crystal island where she is awaiting
She'll tell you why
She'll tell you how
She has the answers to your questions
The reason why you're here
The reason you were born
The reason for your pain, soon you will understand
Take my hand
The lyrics of Timo Tolkki's song "3 at 7" present a conversation between two characters named Damian and Saana. The song begins with Damian telling Saana that she came at the right time, which also reveals that the number seven has a significant meaning. Saana admits that she is confused and afraid and doesn't know what to think. However, Damian reassures her and encourages her to look into his eyes to see the truth. Saana describes Damian's eyes as deep ocean blue, but they are also full of wisdom, peace, and confidence.
Damian tells Saana that he has come to lead her to a place where she will meet her destiny. Saana is surprised that Damian seems to know everything about her, including her name and all her life. Damian invites Saana to go on a trip to Crystal Island, where she will find the answers to all her questions. She will finally understand the reason why she was born and the reason for her pain. Thus, Damian offers Saana his hand, implying that she needs to trust him to find the answers she seeks.
The lyrics of "3 at 7" emphasize the idea of destiny and the importance of having faith in someone who knows more than we do. Damian serves as a guide for Saana, who is lost and confused, helping her to find the answers to her questions. The song suggests that we should trust someone who knows more than we do and willingly follow them even if it means going to an unknown place that might appear frightening.
Line by Line Meaning
So you came right on time
I'm glad you arrived at the right moment.
You know that number seven is divine?
Do you believe in the spiritual significance of the number 7?
I am confused, I am afraid
I'm uncertain and scared about what's happening.
I don't know what I should be thinking
I'm struggling to make sense of everything.
Gently my dear, there's no reason to be scared
You don't have to be afraid, I'll be gentle with you.
Look into my eyes and you will see the truth
If you look into my eyes, you'll see that I'm honest and sincere.
Your eyes are strange, deep ocean blue
You have unusual, captivating blue eyes.
Yet full of wisdom, peace and confidence
Despite their strangeness, your eyes exude maturity, calmness, and poise.
I have come to lead you to a place where you will meet your destiny
I'm here to guide you to a place where you'll find your purpose in life.
You read my thoughts, you know my name and all my life
You seem to understand me incredibly well, even though we just met.
I don't understand what is happening to me
I'm confused about the events that are unfolding before me.
You must come, we'll take a trip to crystal island where she is awaiting
You have to come with me to an island made of crystal where someone important is waiting for you.
She'll tell you why
She'll explain to you the reason behind everything.
She'll tell you how
She'll reveal to you the way forward.
She has the answers to your questions
She possesses solutions to your current predicaments.
The reason why you're here
The purpose behind your existence here.
The reason you were born
The reason for your birth.
The reason for your pain, soon you will understand
You'll come to comprehend the cause of your suffering soon.
Take my hand
Let me lead you to where you're supposed to be.
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Célio Azevedo
Very good!
Holydiver7019
Is this really Tolkki singing ?
Célio Azevedo
Yes.
ruly 'nd
nope