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It's almost summer! As I was in "writing mood", why not to write about some musical discoveries again (and also one more familiar band). Overall I do have weird music taste, right? ; )
In the spring- and summertime I tend to listen to one band a lot. As is known, Indica is my "other favourite band" along with Värttinä.
I think that this band is bit misunderstood one here Finland, because of some kind of "childish reputation". I don't think so - besides Ikuinen virta is their worst song...
But if you take a closer look, there's versatile pop-rock music full of feeling.
Jonsu writes all the lyrics and music by herself, and does have quite a distinctive voice. Evocative lyrics are one reason why I love the band; they're like beautiful poems, there's even vibes of old Finnish language and some nature-romanticism as well. Well, Jonsu really is inspired by life, nature and movies.
My favourite album is Kadonnut puutarha, there's perfect balance between more "aggressive" songs and really atmospheric, moody songs. Same with Valoissa, but it's more rock-edged one. Tuuliset tienoot has even some folk influences, but Ikuinen virta is traditional pop-rock album (you can hear that it's their debut album!)
But I really don't like their English stuff, to me it's not even the same band.
Hiljainen maa (Silent land)
Sanoja (Some words)
Ulkona (Outside)
Mykkä (Mute)
Unten laiva (The ship for dreams)
Pahinta tänään (The worst thing today) I really like the atmosphere in the music video, too.
Lauluja paratiisista (The songs from paradise)
Tuuliset tienoot (Windy places)
Niin tuleni teen (That's how I make my fire) - and this song also sums my life philosophy...
Ei enää (No more)
Odotan (I'm waiting) - because I really can relate to this story...
Maisemakuvia Suomesta (The Finnish landscapes) by Anssi Tikanmäki is really beautiful album. These instrumental songs describe different Finnish landscapes from Lapland to Ostrobothnian fields and Kuusamo's rapids. If you like folk / world music, you may like this album as well.
Aamu lakeuksilla (The morning in the flat, about Ostrobothnian landscape)
Kiutaköngäs (rapids in Kuusamo)
Rarely I get interested in some pop musician, but Chisu is really individual artist, bit weird but in intriguing way! Certainly not "typical sort" of pop music, I even hear some psychedelic elements. She writes all the music and lyrics by herself, and has nice voice as well. I think that this is the most talented pop musician I have heard.
I have known some of her songs for a long time and actually liked them. Now I have the albums Vapaa ja yksin and Kun valaistun - especially the first-mentioned is a great album.
Lähtö (Departure)
Etsijät (Seekers)
Tie (The way)
Kohtalon oma (Bound to fate)
Yksinäisen keijun tarina (The tale of a lonely fairy)
And of course there are those hit songs
Baden-Baden and Sabotage.
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