Elements, Pt. 1

Elements Part 1 ( abbreviated notation on the cover. Elements Pt 1) is the title of the tenth studio album by the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. It was released on 27 January 2003. The song " Eagle Heart" was previously released as a single shape.

The album was recorded in late 2002 after a long band break. Musically, it was the hitherto most ambitious work of the band and was recorded with a symphony orchestra and a choir. Both came especially in the title song to use, but was also present in the other songs.

Musically the band displayed on another page of their work. In contrast to the continuous fast and compact arranged numbers of the previous albums, many songs were now comprised of greater length, in addition, the arrangement by choir and orchestra was denser and had more room for dramatic embellishments of compositions. Another outstanding feature is the virtuoso instrumental " Stratofortress ", which ( from the album " Episode ") and " Stratovarius " anknüpft musically and by naming her to pieces " Stratosphere " ( from the album " Fourth Dimension ").

The cover was designed by Derek Riggs, who has become known for his works for Iron Maiden. The design of the artwork is based on two of the titular four elements, namely on water and fire, and shows a figure formed from water, are their arms up in flames. The next album " Elements Part 2 " that was published in October 2003, showed the same subject, this time equipped with the elements of air and earth.

The photographs of the CD booklets were created by Marc Villalonga.

Track Listing

The album was released with bonus CD, the demo recordings of the songs, and the new title " Run away " contained.

• Album ( Power Metal )
• 2003 album
• Stratovarius