TARJA TURUNEN Launches HARUS Project

Tarja Turunen‘s official web site has been updated with the following message:

“There is an old Finnish tradition when it comes to newborns — the baby is not to be named until the baptism ceremony, when he or she is presented to the family with the chosen name.

“A few years ago, in 2006, a new project from Tarja was born and, following the same tradition, the time has come to baptize it, to make the presentations to the family and to give it a name — HARUS.

“‘Harus’ is a rather peculiar, uncommon Finnish word that describes the four tensors that keep a tent together or the tensor that keeps the mast from falling in a sailing boat. Both of the meanings apply to this musicians’ lineup: four members, four equals, four different backgrounds to tie together exquisite classical music developed strongly and in a very stable way, with a taste of experimental, modern feel.

“The ever-changing waters HARUS sails on promise a unique feeling and combination for each program.”

HARUS is:

* Tarja Turunen: Vocals
* Kalevi Kiviniemi: Organ
* Marzi Nyman: Guitar
* Markku Krohn: Percussion

Source: Blabbermouth.net