The Podcast and the Pendulum

Over the hills, along the elvenpath, once Nightwish had a dream and it was only a journey away. Ever the overlooked ballad, does 'Away' deserve more love than it gets? Tuomas doesn't think so... Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fa...

The lady playing violin to the seals - not as imaginary as you might have thought, but certainly much more aesthetically pleasing than the music video. Find out more about the story behind 'The Siren' Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMu...

We're going deep into covers this episode - from High Hopes, Symphony of Destruction to rare Battle Beast and Twisted Sister outings. The things we have to do whilst Tarja changes her outfit and has a breather, eh? Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Sim...

Outspoken screennames and a....Simpsons cameo? You have the episode - it's all for you!  Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar, Chaz Paice and Renata Cervantes Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intr...

Woop, we're back! Five brand new episodes all dropping at the same time for you so enjoy the feast. This episode we're hopping into Rothfuss and cruisey acoustics for Edema Ruh. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Enjoy the podcast? Buy my book! Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo linktr.ee/nightwishontrack Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Dan Kumar...

I know... it's been a while - but we have a new Nightwish album to get hyped up for! Here are 10 things we know about the upcoming record Yesterwynde - single speculation, analysing the cover and pulling together what the band have told us already about their 10th studio record . Oh and apols for the occasional audio popping, I didn't have my mic with me to record this time and was too excited to...

In our second episode, we're chatting to Xandria vocalist and Nightwish superfan Ambre Vourvahis! It's also a good time to share my experience seeing Tarja live as we discuss the difficult Oceanborn sessions and ponder whether it's odd for her to still be performing Nightwish songs in her solo sets.  Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Si...

Not one but two new episodes, we are celebrating after all! 2023 will see the release of my first book and it's all about Nightwish!! It's also time to delve into the waters of Deep Silent Complete and this silly host never quite realised the oceanic undertones - d'oh! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum Preorder Nightwish On Track - Every Album, Every Song by Simon McMurdo https://ko-fi.com/po...

We waited for it and it finally happened! The Human. :||: Nature. tour is journeying around the globe and I'm here to spill all the details of the set at Wembley. Huge spoilers for the tour, stage show and setlist so be warned... Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music - Orphanage Airlines

Off The Elvenpath looks at projects and bands on the peripheries of the Nightwish universe. Today we look at Tarja's book Singing In My Blood and discuss nine things that I learnt from reading it! Created & Hosted by Simon Edward McMurdo Podcast Cover by Matt Foulkes Intro & Outro music - Orphanage Airlines, Lebosqui's A Walk/Paseo

Who's there knocking at my window with that owl? Phew! Sorry for the delay, hopefully this episode's epic tune (and thematic staple) makes up for it. We'll be flitting through the entire catalogue for references to the titular Dead Boy and maybe even get a nice silver lining to end our season on. Dead boy's alive, y'all! Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can d...

Wayfarer! Heartlander! It's time for us to delve into a song that was booted off its parent album, but was it justified? JP is also taking us through some of the rarest items in his beloved Nightwish collection and Chantal talks us through her new album Eye of the Storm (and makes some time to gush about Nightwish ofcourse!) Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would...

The mightiest glow-up in Nightwish history? Perhaps. Astral Romance gets us chatting male guest vocalists and pondering whether we might see more now Marko has left us... We also have a fantastic chat with fellow Nightwish fanatics Shield of Wings who just released their epic album Unfinished! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at...

For Marc Brueland and the Brueland family. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Joana Gato, JP Drudi-Fourès and Pieter Sterckx Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)

Are you ready for ascension, my child? This week we're diving deep into Tuomas' idea of utopia. Is it nostalgic? Ofcourse. A return to innocence? You bet. Did it feature on a live DVD recorded at their massive final show of the Dark Passion Play tour? Sadly not. We're also joined by the wonderful Elina Siirala who has two things of note to share - an album coming out on Friday (Antares by Angel Na...

You're gonna want to open up this dark chest of wonders as we're going deep into the Once remaster (eek!), the best live set openers and which songs epitomise the phrase 'fan favourite'! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Joana Gato, JP Drudi...

Poor 'For The Heart I Once Had', perpetually considered by many as the weakest track on Dark Passion Play - it's about time we give it the limelight it deserves! We are also joined by Dawn from Knightwish - a Tribute to Nightwish as we discuss her life as 'fake Floor'! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcas...

Troy takes the lead on a song all about our role in the world, the meaning of life if you will. No biggie. We also speak to Mariangela Demurtas all about her new EP Dark Ability! BCC Info on how to support Ukraine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60562260 Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted...

We may have our eyes on spring but I'm wallowing just a little longer in the world of winter for this week's episode all about Walking In The Air and the legacy of the film that gave us the track: The Snowman. Wrap up warm and have a listen! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created...

We're back! Welcome back to The Podcast and the Pendulum and a brand new season for 2022. This week we're discussing the instrumental song with a huge backstory: The Eyes of Sharbat Gula. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Joana Gato, JP Drud...

Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)

In this special episode, we're reflecting on this weekend's virtual shows - an Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Artwork by Matt Foulkes Music: Orphanage Airlines (Intro)

It's that time again, the end of another season but we are giving you a mammoth song and episode to go out on. Taking on the song that this very podcast takes its name from, every part of The Poet and the Pendulum is discussed, Liv Kristine talks about her relationship with Nightwish and there is so much more crammed in too. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on the next season! Instagr...

It's a sad time as we approach the end of this season but also because we're talking about the saddest Nightwish songs and the powerful performance on this episode's focus track, Two For Tragedy. Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of...

The themes of Endless Forms Most Beautiful as an album run deep in the record's title track as we sing of aye-aye, pale blue arks and discuss bad single choices. Hope all you eukaryotes enjoy! Instagram and Twitter: PodcastPendulum If you love the podcast and would like to, you can donate to it at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpendulum Hosted and created by Simon Edward McMurdo Fan Jury: Oha Cade of Va...