Tarja always gave me a great impact every time I listened and saw her singing.

I’m very glad to be invited to take part in her new album “My Winter Storm”.

When I got the call asking me to record some acoustics guitars on her album, I was thrilled.

It is an honor to contribute on such good songs, recorded with a lot of caress, inspiration and passion, under a hi quality of sounds and performances.

My contribution on the album is with acoustic guitars. Tarja invited me to bring a little bit of the vibe I also use in Angra music, classical guitars atmospheres couterpointing with heavy guitars.

We got an awesome result from this combination of her voice and nylon guitar. I’m sure everyone will like it!

I recorded my parts in Brazil. First I tried different arrangements in order to Tarja choose what could be more suitable for her voice. After she was satisfied with the tone and arrangements, I recorded the final version and sent for her to sing over it.

I’m looking forward to listen to the final result!

Thanks Tarja and everybody involved on this beautiful production.

KIKO LOUREIRO