The Forgotten Tales

by Blind Guardian

The Forgotten Tales cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 18 April 1996
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 1:00:32
  • Community rating: 2.9/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Mathias Wiesner, Stefan Will, Marcus Siepen, Michael Sch眉ren, Kalle Trapp, Ronnie Atkins, Billy King, Thomas Stauch, Jacob Moth, Piet Sielck, Flemming Rasmussen, Otto Sidenius, Rolf K枚hler, Hansi K眉rsch, Thomas Hackmann, Andr茅 Olbrich, Aman Malek

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Departing from their standard studio cycle, the German power metal titans assembled this eclectic collection of rarities, acoustic reinterpretations, and eccentric covers. The compilation reveals a surprisingly playful side of the band, featuring unique orchestrations of their own classics alongside covers of Queen and The Beach Boys.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, acoustic, fantasy, medieval, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Mister Sandman (2:09)
  2. Surfin' USA (2:23)
  3. Bright Eyes (4:20)
  4. Lord of the Rings (3:54)
  5. The Wizard (3:15)
  6. Spread Your Wings (4:13)
  7. Mordred's Song (5:15)
  8. Black Chamber (1:15)
  9. The Bard's Song - In the Forest (4:11)
  10. Barbara Ann (1:43)
  11. A Past and Future Secret (3:46)
  12. To France (4:40)
  13. Theatre of Pain (4:15)
  14. Hallelujah (3:16)
  15. Beyond the Realms of Death (7:01)
  16. Don't Talk to Strangers (4:47)

Credits

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