Kaiku
Täällä tanssivi
© 2006 Kaiku (616892815624)
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Kaiku's music crosses musical boundaries by blending jazz, pop, classical music and Brazilian rhythms with Finnish poetry and original lyrics which will surely take the listener by surprise.
tracks
- 1 Tieni Vie - My Road Takes Me
- 2 Laulajan Messu - Singers' Rant
- 3 Musta Poika Mulleroinen - Big Black Beetle Roach
- 4 On Suuri Sun Rantas Autius - How Great Is the Stillness of Your
- 5 Piks Paks - Eeny Meeny
- 6 Hei Sisar - Hey Sister
- 7 Voi Jos Mie Tok' Miehen Saisin - If Only I Could Get a Husband
- 8 Paha Mieli - Black Mood
- 9 Petetyn Kirous - the Curse of the Betrayed
- 10 Uusi Alku - a New Beginning
- 11 Ukko Akka - Old Man Old Woman
- 12 Täällä Tanssivi - Here Is Where the Maidens Dance
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Rhythmic. Harmonious. Organic.
Those words can best describe the sound of Kaiku, a New York-based collective of talented and experienced Finnish and American musicians. It is a fascinating mix of spirited Finnish singing and world music instrumentation. The hauntingly ethereal harmonies are supported by touches of accordion, percussion, cello and bass. Their rhythms are an uncategorizable fusion of Finnish folk, tango, pop, waltz, Brazilian beats and what even sounds like a polka-esque marching song. The minor keyed harmonies, both gorgeous and melancholic, can’t be ignored and the listener is frozen, captivated.
The result is something that is unlike anything else performed and heard in New York's ever eclectic-sounding music scene.
There is no argument, however, that Kaiku's signature sound comes from the two female singers, Jaana Kantola and Paula Jaakkola, with their soul stirring voices. Their songs are inspired by Finnish folklore and poetry spiced up with a riotous sense of humor.
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mysterious, powerful and beautiful
author: HinniOn that cd I like the mysterious and powerful athmosphere. Especially I like the voices of the singers and how beautifully those sound together.
Remarkable
author: Ron ToddRemarkable in the way it takes you to a completely new place unlike anywhere on Earth. This is a good thing.