Finnish Musicians

[PFJ]

Hanoi Rocks!

And therefore by default , The Cherry Bombz

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

I like it too, gives the impression of an orchestra coming over the hill , then disappearing over the next one. Great sounds.

My favourite though is Finlandia. It would tug on the heartstrings of even the most bed hardened whore. Immense piece of music.

TNBA

TTF

Agree about Finlandia.

I had a conversation recently with the person who until recently orchestrated most of the Youth orchestra stuff in Southampton about the Karelia Suite. I voiced the opinion that I always fear it might be a bit hackneyed, but that it is rescued from that just because it is so good. She completely agreed. Some extremely well known themes in it, going from the quietly lyrical through to a full orchestra giving it large to the extent that would be in danger of blowing any heavy metal rock band off the stage.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Has anybody mentioned Sibelius. The Karelia Suite is and always has been one of my favourite pieces of music.

Wonderful music that I believe he wrote concerning his honeymoon. Must have been some honeymoon! Really lovely piece that is full of new found joy.

I love Sibelius generally. His symphonies are great. Primordial, pure and fresh, like cold mountain water straight from the spring.

 

[Dick Head]

The Leningrad Cowboys.

 

[Cian]

On a more commercial level, lots of turn of the century pop-dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN84To5ndw0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymNFyxvIdaM

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

And therefore by default , The Cherry Bombz

Bloody hell. I remember seeing this lot at the Escape.

 

[Flex Your Head]

Burning Hearts:



Cats on Fire:

 

[Buzzer]

Architecture in Helsinki.

 

[1066familyman]

I'll start with the amazing Kimmo Pohjonen

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Great call Once saw him live at the Gardner Centre, Sussex University. Amazing night!, he's a bit of a nutter.

May I recommend Ulla Pirttijarvi to the house. Well actually she's a Sami (even better ) but a Finnish one if you like.

I have her album - Mattarahku Askai.