Century Child cover

Over the Hills and Far Away

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Century Child (2002)symphonic metalTop 5%4:40SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 7,256 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40Recommended
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Strings
Synth Strings
Synth
Vocals
Bass
Solo Guitar
Rhytm Guitar
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 7,668 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40
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Tuomas(Strings)
Tuomas(Synth Strings)
Tuomas(Synth)
Tarja(Vocals)
Marko(Bass)
Emppu(Solo Guitar)
Emppu(Rhytm Guitar)
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 7,472 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40
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Strings
Synth Strings
Synth
Vocals
Bass
Solo Guitar
Rhytm Guitar
Drumkit
100%7 tracks · 5,883 notes · E minor · 136 BPM· 4:06
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
String Ensemble 2
String ensemble 1
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit
100%15 tracks · 7,415 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40
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String Ensemble 1 1
String ensemble 1 2
Synth Strings 1 1
Synth strings 1 2
Lead 5 (charang)
Lead 3 (calliope) 1
Lead 3 (calliope) 2
Choir aahs
Electric bass (finger)
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Drums
Hihats
Cymbals
Extra tom
100%9 tracks · 7,260 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40
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String Ensemble 1 1
Choir aahs
Synth strings 1
String ensemble 1 2
Lead 3 (calliope)
Electric bass (finger)
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Drums
100%9 tracks · 7,476 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 4:40
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String Ensemble 1 1
Choir aahs
Synth strings 1
String ensemble 1 2
Flute
Electric bass (finger)
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Drums
95%6 tracks · 5,883 notes · E minor · 136 BPM· 4:05
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Solo Guitar
Rhytm Guitar
Synth 1
Synth 2
Bass
Drumkit
92%6 tracks · 6,523 notes · E minor · 136 BPM· 4:49
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Intro A
Intro B
Theme
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Theme
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Last Chorus
Outro Solo
Guitar 1
Bass
Drums
Synth 1
Guitar 2
Synth 2
92%6 tracks · 6,477 notes · E minor · 200 BPM· 4:53
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Emppu (Lead)
Emppu (Rhytm)
Tuomas (Right Hand)
Tuomas (Left Hand)
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:40

About this song

Over the Hills and Far Away by Nightwish is in E minor (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:40 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, Synth strings 1, Lead 3 (calliope), and Drums). 10 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsAdvanced
8.62 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
4.22 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.82 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.38 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
2.45 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6A3F♯5

A3 – F♯5 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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Over the Hills and Far Away appears on the soundtrack of Menolippu Mombasaan.