Nightwish - Sleeping: Sun (official Video)

"I wish for this night-time to last for a life-time..." 🖤

Twenty-five years later, and "Sleeping Sun" still sends chills down our spines. Originally written by Tuomas Holopainen for the 1999 solar eclipse, this track became one of the most iconic anthems of the Tarja Turunen era . Whether you prefer the original 1999 video or the medieval-themed 2005 re-recording, this song remains the gold standard for symphonic metal.

Experience the haunting beauty of the original 1999 masterpiece that defined an era of symphonic metal: Nightwish - Sleeping Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO) YouTube• Mar 26, 2015 Nightwish - Sleeping Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Which do you prefer—the original bathtub/nature scenes or the 2005 medieval battle version?

While it was later added to the Oceanborn album , it has since taken on a life of its own—even becoming a staple for fan-made Titanic tributes and ocean liner videos over the years. It’s a song about peace, longing, and the "shores of a solar sea." Relive the magic of the Official Music Video here . "I wish for this night-time to last for a life-time

"The sun is sleeping quietly, once upon a century..." 🌅🤘

Did you know that "Sleeping Sun" was actually commissioned by the band's German label to commemorate the total solar eclipse of August 1999? 🌑✨ Experience the haunting beauty of the original 1999

What was the first time you heard this masterpiece? Let us know in the comments! 👇