More answers to the questions;=)

Ok, I can do some more answers now, here we go!

Night star said;
In some Nightwish songs you change the lyrics a bit (like in Nemo and Dead Boys Poem), is that because maybe it sings better or that you think the feeling is better with those words instead of the "official" ones? Or just forgot the right ones? ;)

Hi there!
Oh, I have seen that this is something some people are thinking about;=) Ok, some nights when you are on stage you just forget/mix up text. It can be because of lack of concentration, tiredness, you look at someone in the audience and forget what you do etc etc. So it can happen and will happen now and then. I havent changed anything on intention, it´s all my bad memory that causes these things.

lacereynolds said;
Just wanted to know what you do to keep in shape?? What food you eat and exercises you do?

Hi again;=)
When I started Nightwish I was in such a good shape. I exercised 6 times a week and ate really healthy. Then after some touring I got so tired and stressed and didnt find the time or energy for exercising so I lost the shape totally. Now I try and exercise and find good things to do as much as I can on tour but it´s hard. Food is also a problem. In Europe tour where we have our own catering it´s no problem but in US or other far countries it´s a disaster for me since I cant eat pizzas, hamburgers etc. At home I eat healthy and I try to not eat so much sweets and I take the morning walks, run, go to the gym, do pilates etc. I enjoy being home to get in shape and then on tour, I loose it again;=)

Miriam said;
- Shall you will have in the future an official MySpace profile? If you want I help you to run it! Hehe

- There will be a your personal musical project aside Nightwish?

- What is the thing that you hate of your character?

- Between Prada and Dolce & Gabbana what is your favourite brand? (Me too I have a pair of Dolce & Gabbana glasses with the frame color brown amber)

- Did you ever thought to have an Dolce & Gabbana endorsement for dresses and shoes?

- Of what your afraid, what are you fears in your life?

Hi;=)
I have an unofficial my space today and we´ll see what happens in the future. I really don´t know, but I will remember your offer to help;=)

About side projects I don´t know what to do when we have our break after the tour. I would love to do something, maybe some own songs etc but I really haven´t planned anything like that. We´ll see if I find time for it;=) My time is always Nightwish first before anything else.

I dont think I hate anything about myself. I mean, of course I have complexities about me and my body etc like so many else has, but to "hate"..it´s such a strong word. I would love to be a bit less afraid of some things in life.

I actually dont have anything from Prada so I guess I have to say Dolce since I do have some things from them;=)

Oh, I would love to have a Dolce endorsement. Or Gucci. That would be awesome and such an honour to me. But I think its so hard to get that, I am no super model or Madonna...hehe!

My fears are to many, I have to say...I am a bit of a worrier. My worst fear is that something will happen to my son. Thats my biggest fear. Then I have my big phobia for bombs, balloons, pyros etc which is a really big fear. I hate that fear;=( I really dont like snakes or high altitudes either.

bastet-bastet said:
1) Had you had classical vocal lessons? Does it help you now?
2) Could you tell more about the rock-opera you had a role in - the plot, your character?
3) Will there be any new "old songs remakes" during the last part of NW tour? Ones you have alredy made are amazing!

Hi!
1. I have had vocal lessons in my younger years for some years and also in Balettakademien. I have never wanted to sing classical so even if I practised the technique I was quite stubborn and told the teachers that I didnt wanna sing anything else than rock/pop voice;=)
2. The rock-opera was set-up here in Helsingborg by some local musicians. We had 14 shows at an old cinema so it was a good venue. I had the lead role as Regina, who was a queen coming from outer space;=) Me and my mum together with my guards came to the earth, landing at a field and met 3 boys who were brothers. We came to get help to get an evil man away from our planet. I fell in love with one of the boys, Jon, and he came back with me to save our world. It was a great musical and I did not only sing the lead, I also worked with the scenografy and helped making the different props for the opera.
3. No, I dont think so. We dont have any rehearsal time in the summer.

Thiago said;
1. I watched a video at YouTube of you singing Heart Full Of Fire live with Brother Firetribe, then some people said that show was recorded for a DVD. When it's going to be launched?
2. Do you think Tuomas will write a song longer than 'The Poet And The Pendulum' for the 7th album?
3. What was the most charming gift you recieved from a fan?
4. I like watching animation movies. If you like either, what's your favorite one?
5. Now that you shot 4 videoclips (including 'Follow Me'), do you still think it's difficult to make them?

Hi there!
1. Yes, that´s correct. I went to Helsinki some time ago and we recorded that song when they did their live-dvd recording at Apollo. The dvd will be launched after the summer I think. Not quite sure exactly when.
2. I think he can do that, yes. Tuomas is an incredible artist and has so many ideas. For the next album I think he has many big thoughts and I do know he will make great big songs as always;=)
3. I think all the gifts I get are amazing. The time and effort everyone has given those gifts are for me touching. I have gotten some really cool things and one was a bear on the last US tour. She had Hello Kitty clothes etc and she is soooo cute! I also have a small microphone stand that was made for me that I have on my piano.
4. I love animated movies! I must say that Coraline was the best one ever for me;=)
5. I do. I am actually a bit shy performing in front of people like that...I feel so stupid and I have a hard time relaxing. But after some takes it all calms down though, luckily;=)

Nikki said;
Anette have you ever or do you plan to have a role in the creation of new Nightwish merchandise or maybe your own solo gear?

I have noticed more "girlie" things coming into the Nightwish shop like the pretty little heart/amaranth pendant and the pretty cross bangle which I already own.

With your love of fashion and jewellery I am sure you can think up some great stuff :=)

Hi Nikki;=)
I haven´t thought about being part of that, no. But who knows? But Jukka is the one fixing those things and he is doing such a great job that I dont need to help him;=

Sofi said;
I was wondering, if you have something that holds back your singing, how do you get around it? For example, I suffer from a pollen allergy which means that my nose is congested all through summer and can sometimes affect my singing. Any tips?
Also, how do you come up with the variations on the melody when you sing live (eg, the last part of The Poet And The Pendulum or She Is My Sin) I think they sound really good :)

Hi Sofi!
Actually, I do have the same problem. I have bad pollen allergy, dust allergy, smoke allergy and astma. This makes my life as a singer quite hard and like you know, I sometimes cant sing as good as I want because of the smoke and allergies. This whole spring has been horrible for me and I still have really bad allergy. The only thing I can do is take daily antihistamines, drink lots of water and ask the pyro guys to keep a big fan going to get the smoke away. In the smaller venues in US I had to get them to remove the smooke machines after the first shows because of my astma/allergy.

My variations when singing is something I have always done. I love to "play" with melodies and I think I hold back quite a lot in Nighwish compared to other things I sing. But Tuomas likes my variations and want me to do more so I will for sure continue to do those now and then in the songs;=) Also, if my voice is ill or not in shape on a gig night I have to change and lower and alternate the songs to make them sound as good as I can possibly manage that day.

Ok guys, that was some more but now my eyes are sooo tired that I need to stop for today. I continue tomorrow again;=)
Sleep very well and enjoy the rest of the night.
Hugs!