On "What Lies Beneath," Turunen's second solo studio album, the former Nightwish singer continues to explore a more symphonic and classically influenced brand of metal, diverging from the more gothic elements of her previous work.
- The album was released in August 2010, reaching number 20 on the German album charts.
- The album was produced by Tarja Turunen and Marcelo Cabuli, and was recorded at the Battleship studio in Argentina.
- In 2010, Turunen was at a transitional point in her career, having recently parted ways with Nightwish and establishing her solo career.
Tarja Turunen is a Finnish singer, songwriter and composer, best known for her work as the lead vocalist and pianist in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Turunen is a classically trained coloratura soprano, and is one of the most successful Finnish artists to date.
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