BLIND GUARDIAN - Tales From The Twilight World 12" Vinyl LP Album

This is the genuine first release of "Tales From The Twilight World" by the German Power Metal band: "Blind Guardian"

  "Tales from the Twilight World" is the third official full-length album by the German Power metal band "Blind Guardian". One of the guest musicians is "Kai Hansen" from the bands "Helloween" and "Gamma Ray". "Pieter Sielck" also from "Helloween" has been assistent sound engineer and did some of the backing vocals.

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Essentials of: BLIND GUARDIAN - Tales From The Twilight World

Music Genre:

Power Metal

Label & Catalognr:

No Remorse Records – NRR 1014

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1990 Made in Germany for European Distribution

Collector Specific Notes

 

Album Back Cover

How does the album back cover be different from other versions

  • There is NO barcode on the album back cover
  • The catalognr is printed in the upper right corner of the album's back cover.
  • The catalognr on the album back cover is "NRR 1014", on the record's label the catalognr is "210 783"
Inserts or Posters
This album comes with custom inner sleeves with onone side a large photo of the "Blind Guardian" band-members and lyrics of all the songs on the other side
Record Label

Record label information:

  • The record label has a black background colour with silver lettering
  • The label code "LC 7467" is printed near 3'o clock on the label
  • On the left hand side near 9'o clock are the right societies "GEMA", "STEMRA" and "BIEM"
  • Below the right societies is the text "Made in West Germany"
  • The catalognr on the record's label is "210 783"
  • The rim-text runs from 9'o clock to 3'o clock and is printed in English

Production & Recording Information

Producers:

Kalle Trap - Producer

  Kalle Trapp (real name: Karl Heinz Trapp) a producer, sound engineer and musician from Germany, who worked from the Karo Musikstudio (Münster, Germany) and has been working for albums of "Angel Dust", "Blind Guardian", "Destruction", "Iron Angel", "Mad Max", Paganini, Paradox, Pestilence, Samain, Saxon, Sortilege and many others

Charly Rinne - Executive Producer

  Charly Rinne ( Producer, Photographer ) First Chief Editor of the Germany Heavy Metal magazine "Metal Hammer" from 1984 until 1986. Rinne has been executive producer, producer and photographer for a dozen of German Heavy Metal during the late 1980s. Here is a list Rinne has worked for.

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Kalle Trap - Sound Engineer

Pieter Sielck - Sound Engineer and Guest Musician

 Piet Sielck a Power Metal guitarist from Hamburg, Germany. Together with "Kai Hansen" he formed in 1978 the band "Gentry" and left this band which was renamed into "Helloween" during 1982. Sielck has been guest performer in numerous other bands including "Blind Guardian", "Gamma Ray", "Grave Digger" and many others.

Recording Location:

Karo Musikstudio, Münster, Germany

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

 Andreas Marschall - Cover painting and concept.

  Andreas Marschall Album Artwork is one of Germany's most popular album cover illustrators and graphics artist and during the 1980s he has illustrated dozens of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal album covers for bands like Destruction, Kreator, Running Wild and many others. Here is a list of album sleeves he has worked on during the 1980s and early 1990's.

Buffo - Painting of the Innersleeve


Musicians:
  • Hansi Kürsch - Vocals, Bass
  • André Olbrich - Lead Guitar
  • Marcus Siepen - Rhythm Guitar
  • Thomas "The Omen" Stauch - Drums
Guest Musicians:
  • Kai Hansen

      Kai Hansen a German Singer and Guitar Player which got famous by performing in German 1st Tier bands like: Helloween , "Gamma Ray" , "Iron Fist" and other bands. He was born on 17 January 17 1963, in Hamburg, Germany.

    Hansen began his music career in the early 1980s as the guitarist and vocalist of the band Gentry, which later evolved into Helloween. Helloween's debut album, "Walls of Jericho", was released in 1985 and helped to define the power metal genre. Hansen's guitar playing and songwriting were a significant part of the band's success, and he remained with the band until 1989.

    In 1989, Hansen left Helloween to form his own band, "Gamma Ray"". The band's debut album, "Heading for Tomorrow", was released the same year and helped to establish Gamma Ray as one of the premier power metal bands. Hansen continued to lead the band and released numerous critically acclaimed albums with them throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

    In addition to his work with Helloween and Gamma Ray, Hansen has also collaborated with other musicians, including "Blind Guardian" and Avantasia. He has also released solo albums under the name Kai Hansen.

    Hansen's guitar playing is characterized by his technical proficiency and melodic sensibility. His solos are known for their emotional depth and expressiveness, and his songwriting often incorporates themes of science fiction and fantasy.

    Hansen's influence on the power metal genre is significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the genre's most important figures. His contributions to Helloween and Gamma Ray have helped to define and shape power metal, and his work continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

    In addition to his music career, Hansen is also known for his love of motorcycles and is an avid rider. He continues to perform and record music with Gamma Ray and remains a prominent figure in the power metal scene.

  • Kalle Trapp
  • Rolfi Köhler
  • Hacky Hackmann
  • Mathias Wiesner
  • Piet Sielck
Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Traveler In Time 5:59
  2. Welcome To Dying 4:47
  3. Weird Dreams 1:19
  4. Lord Of The Rings 3:14
  5. Goodbye My Friend 5:33
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Lost In The Twilight Hall 5:58
  2. Tommyknockers 5:09
  3. Altair 4 2:26
  4. The Last Candle 5:59

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 Blind Guardian is a German power metal band that formed in 1984. Known for their intricate and symphonic approach to heavy metal music, the band has become one of the most influential and respected groups in the genre. With their unique sound, powerful lyrics, and innovative approach to songwriting, Blind Guardian has left a lasting impact on the world of heavy metal music.

 Blind Guardian's sound is characterized by complex musical arrangements that often feature multiple vocal and instrumental layers. The band's music is heavily influenced by classical music and fantasy literature, and their lyrics often deal with epic themes like mythology, folklore, and fantasy. This combination of intricate musical arrangements and powerful lyrics has helped to set Blind Guardian apart from other power metal bands, and has made them one of the most respected groups in the genre.

 One of the key elements of Blind Guardian's sound is the powerful vocals of lead singer Hansi Kürsch. Kürsch is known for his powerful and soaring vocal range, and his unique singing style has become one of the defining features of the band's sound. The band's intricate musical arrangements are often centered around Kürsch's vocals, and his powerful voice serves as the centerpiece of many of their songs.

 Blind Guardian's music is also characterized by the use of multiple vocal harmonies, and the band is known for their intricate vocal arrangements. The band often uses multiple vocalists to sing different parts of the same song, and this helps to create a rich and complex sound that is unlike anything else in the heavy metal genre. In addition to the vocal harmonies, Blind Guardian also uses a variety of instrumental elements, including keyboards, orchestras, and choirs, to create a rich and epic soundscape that is both powerful and memorable.

 One of the defining features of Blind Guardian's music is the band's innovative approach to songwriting. The band is known for their complex and intricate arrangements, and they often take a symphonic approach to their music, incorporating elements of classical music into their songs. This has helped to set Blind Guardian apart from other power metal bands, and has made them one of the most respected groups in the genre.

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