I got just back from my very first Turisas show. As one may presume, the festival gigs aren't always the best, but this however was a surprisingly good one. More people than I would've expected had chosen to stay around for Turisas, the second last act on Sunday night (starting at 9:40 pm). The atmosphere was great even though the night was still quite bright. I had to photograph the first three songs from the pit, so I couldn't concentrate totally on the show. This was quite annoying, but at least I got a very close glance at the band.
The set list was ok, but I was very much disappointed that they didn't play Miklagard Overture. I suppose they wanted to please everybody, including those who were new with the band. Thus an eight-minute prog epic isn't the way to go. People seemed to really enjoy the extended violin/accordion moments and interaction with Warlord. I guess there might be a number of new fans joining the ranks now. Hopefully!
The band was very energetic and tight. Mathias did a very good job leading the crowd, even though a couple of times we were at Nummirock.
But I think it's safe to say that almost everyone wished they were at Nummirock instead of this badly-organized junkfest they call Ruisrock.
Here's the set list (I'm not completely sure of the running order):
Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus
As Torches Rise
To Holmgard and Beyond
A Portage to the Unknown
One More
Dnieper Rapids
In the Court of Jarisleif
(Olli/Netta duet: Those Were The Days & Säkkijärven Polkka)
Sahti-Waari
Rasputin
(some "Love Boat"-styled nonsense)
Battle Metal
The set list was ok, but I was very much disappointed that they didn't play Miklagard Overture. I suppose they wanted to please everybody, including those who were new with the band. Thus an eight-minute prog epic isn't the way to go. People seemed to really enjoy the extended violin/accordion moments and interaction with Warlord. I guess there might be a number of new fans joining the ranks now. Hopefully!
The band was very energetic and tight. Mathias did a very good job leading the crowd, even though a couple of times we were at Nummirock.
But I think it's safe to say that almost everyone wished they were at Nummirock instead of this badly-organized junkfest they call Ruisrock.
Here's the set list (I'm not completely sure of the running order):
Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus
As Torches Rise
To Holmgard and Beyond
A Portage to the Unknown
One More
Dnieper Rapids
In the Court of Jarisleif
(Olli/Netta duet: Those Were The Days & Säkkijärven Polkka)
Sahti-Waari
Rasputin
(some "Love Boat"-styled nonsense)
Battle Metal
