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Cloaca Maxima II
''Cloaca Maxima II'' (2004) is the second compilation album by the Finnish rock group CMX, released seven years after their first compilation '' Cloaca Maxima''. The name '' Cloaca Maxima'' means "Great Sewer" in Latin, and was also the name of the band before it was shortened to CMX. The compilation consists of three CDs named ''Lyijy'', ''Helium'' and ''Uraani'' respectively. The names of the CDs are all names of chemical elements in Finnish: Lead, Helium and Uranium. The compilation is divided between CDs in a similar way to the earlier ''Cloaca Maxima''. ''Lyijy'' contains rock songs that CMX would usually play on stage, while ''Helium'' focuses on softer material. ''Uraani'' is reserved for B-sides of singles and some other CMX rarities. Three new songs were recorded exclusively for the compilation. Track listing ''All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä.'' CD 1: Lyijy # "Olet tässä" – 4:36 (a new song) # "Surunmurhaaja" – 3:48 (from ''Vainajala'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uranium
Uranium is a chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-grey metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all isotopes of uranium are unstable; the half-lives of its naturally occurring isotopes range between 159,200 years and 4.5 billion years. The most common isotopes in natural uranium are uranium-238 (which has 146 neutrons and accounts for over 99% of uranium on Earth) and uranium-235 (which has 143 neutrons). Uranium has the highest atomic weight of the primordially occurring elements. Its density is about 70% higher than that of lead, and slightly lower than that of gold or tungsten. It occurs naturally in low concentrations of a few parts per million in soil, rock and water, and is commercially extracted from uranium-bearing minerals such as uraninite. In nature, uranium is found as uranium-238 (99. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Gould
William David Gould (born April 24, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician and producer. He is best known as the bassist of Faith No More. Biography Early years Billy said he is of Hungarian descent from his father's side. Faith No More Gould started playing the bass while he was at Loyola High School in Los Angeles with future Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum. His first band during these early years was named "The Animated," a genre-bending new wave outfit that sounded something like a cross between The Buzzcocks, XTC and Michael Jackson. That band also featured future FNM vocalist Chuck Mosley on keyboards, and Mark Stewart (aka Stew) on guitar, of Negro Problem fame. In the early 1980s he moved to San Francisco to begin his studies and got involved with several underground bands. At this time, he met drummer Mike Bordin and guitarist Jim Martin. Soon after that Gould formed a band with Bordin, keyboardist Wade Worthington (quickly replaced with Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janne Halmkrona
Janne Halmkrona (born 29 April 1968) is a Finnish musician. He is best known for playing in CMX, a band he joined in 1990, replacing Kimmo Suomalainen. He has also released two albums with Sapattivuosi, a Black Sabbath tribute band. Halmkrona also worked as an A&R manager for Sony BMG Finland. Halmkrona holds a master's degree in musicology. His playing has been influenced by bands such as the Sex Pistols, Judas Priest, Yes and Genesis. In addition to his guitar playing, he has also done radio work for Radio Helsinki, hosting a weekly show "Sabotaasi" and "Heviurpot", where he and Lasse Kurki played 1980s hard rock classics. Halmkrona has co-produced two CMX albums, '' Veljeskunta'' (1991) and '' Aion'' (2003), as well as ''Sodankylä'' (2004) by Maj Karma. He has also worked as executive producer for pop singer/pianist Elviira. Discography With CMX :''See CMX discography The discography of CMX starts in 1985 and continues to this day. During this time, the band has rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolmikärki
''Kolmikärki'' (''Trident'') is CMX's 1990 debut album. Despite CMX's roots in punk, the musical style of the album varies greatly. The record meshes hardcore, heavy metal, acid rock, some jazz, ballads and waltz. A. W. Yrjänä's lyrics on the album contain a lot of religious imagery for which the band is still known. The lyrics have been influenced by a variety of religions, including Buddhism and Christianity, as well as drawing influence from shamanism. CMX's music has changed significantly since this early album, but their enthusiasm for experimenting with different musical styles has lived on. The CD version of ''Kolmikärki'' released by Bad Vugum also contains the ''Raivo'' EP originally released in 1989. The "Gold" version of the album, released in 2002 contains both ''Raivo'' and CMX's first EP, ''Johannes Kastaja'', originally released in 1987. Track listing Music and lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä, arranged by CMX. # "Johdatus salatieteisiin" – 4:05 ("Introduction to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aion (CMX Album)
''Aion'' (2003) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word ''Aion'' (or '' Aeon'') is Ancient Greek for "age, life-force" and also a Finnish verb form meaning "I intend (to do something)". The album is regarded as something of a concept album by the band and listeners alike; a common theme throughout the songs is the concept of the devil and how this concept manifests itself in the mortal world. The album was placed at #50 in Finnish rock magazine ''Soundis list of "50 most remarkable Finnish rock albums of all time". Track listing All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä. # "Pirunnyrkki" – 3:19 ("Devil's Fist") # "Sielunvihollinen" – 4:00 ("Satan", lit. "Enemy of the Soul") # "Melankolia" – 4:12 ("Melancholy") # "Fysiikka ei kestä" – 4:53 ("Physics Will Not Last") # "Palvelemaan konetta" – 3:52 ("To Serve a Machine") # "Kuoleman risteyksestä kolme virstaa pohjoiseen" – 5:42 ("Three Versts North f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CMX DVD
CMX, originally Cloaca Maxima, is a Finnish rock band. They originally played hardcore punk, but soon expanded to play a wide variety of rock formats, including progressive rock, heavy metal, and mainstream rock 'n' roll. Throughout their career, they have been influenced by progressive rock bands such as Rush, Yes, Tool and King Crimson. The progressive influence is most evident on their albums ''Dinosaurus Stereophonicus'' (2000) and ''Talvikuningas'' (2007). CMX have gradually gained large-scale mainstream following in Finland. They are especially known for the poetic lyrics of A. W. Yrjänä that often contain references to mythology and religion. Finnish rock magazines, particularly '' Rumba'', have named them Best Band of the Year multiple times, and even Best Band of All Time on one occasion. History Early years 1985-1990 CMX was founded on Good Friday 1985 in Tornio, Finland by A. W. Yrjänä (18 at the time) and Pekka Kanniainen. The band's original name, Cloaca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isohaara
''Isohaara'' is the ninth studio album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album is named after Isohaara power plant in Keminmaa. The band spent six months in the studio because of the chosen songwriting method: the songs were written and rehearsed at the studio under constant perfecting and re-arranging. Musically the album is lighter and more accessible than its predecessor, the over 100-minute Prog-epoch Dinosaurus Stereophonicus. Track listing All songs written and arranged by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä. # "Päänsärkijä" – 4:31 "Headbreaker" # "Pohjoista leveyttä" – 3:20 "Northern Latitude" # "Veitsenterä" – 4:33 "Knife's Blade" # "Minne paha haudattiin" – 5:31 "Where Evil Was Buried" # "Isohaara" – 3:39 # "Revontulten repijä" – 6:13 "Ripper of Aurora Borealis" # "Minun sydämeni on särkynyt" – 3:58 "My Heart is Broken" # "Post mortem" – 2:55 # "Lihan syvyyksiin" – 3:51 "Into the Depths of Flesh" # "Silmien takana" – 4:05 " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinosaurus Stereophonicus
''Dinosaurus Stereophonicus'' is the eighth album by the Finnish rock group CMX, released in 2000. It was recorded after the band had decided to stop touring and become a full-time studio band. The decision only lasted until 2002. The two-hour-long double album is heavily influenced by 1970s progressive rock, such as King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Yes. Many of the songs contain long solos and odd time signatures. Keyboards are also an important part of the album's sound. Despite being over six minutes long, "Myrskyn ratsut" was CMX's first number one single. String instruments and steel guitar can be heard on the slow, calm and melodic song. Shortly thereafter, "Jatkuu niinkuin sade" became the second CMX song to top the Finnish singles chart. ''Dinosaurus Stereophonicus'' was certified gold quickly after its release. Track listing All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä. Disc 1 # "Kreetan härkä" – 4:58 (instrumental) ("Bull of Crete") # "Kansantalouden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vainajala
''Vainajala'' (1998) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. Vainaja is Finnish for a dead person, ''Vainajala'' meaning a name of a place inhabited by the dead. The style that ''Vainajala'' was produced was highly exceptional; The band went to a small cottage in the middle of Lapland with mobile recording equipment and producer Billy Gould, who had previously shown interest in the band largely unknown outside Finland. Recording ''Vainajala'' took only two weeks, much less than the recording time for any of their other recent albums. The album was later finished at the Herodes studio in Helsinki, but the musical style of the album is still very minimalistic. Only a few visiting artists performed on the album. Track listing ''All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä.'' # "Iskusävelmä" – 3:38 ("Hit Song") # "Surunmurhaaja" – 3:47 ("Murderer of Sorrow") # "Vainajala" – 6:07 # "Vierasta viljaa" – 4:14 ("Foreign Grain") # "Ei yksikään" – 3:26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helium
Helium (from el, ἥλιος, helios, lit=sun) is a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas and the first in the noble gas group in the periodic table. Its boiling and melting point are the lowest among all the elements. It is the second lightest and second most abundant element in the observable universe (hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant). It is present at about 24% of the total elemental mass, which is more than 12 times the mass of all the heavier elements combined. Its abundance is similar to this in both the Sun and in Jupiter, due to the very high nuclear binding energy (per nucleon) of helium-4, with respect to the next three elements after helium. This helium-4 binding energy also accounts for why it is a product of both nuclear fusion and radioactive decay. The most common isotope of helium in the universe is helium-4, the vast majority of which was formed during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CMX (band)
CMX, originally Cloaca Maxima, is a Finnish rock band. They originally played hardcore punk, but soon expanded to play a wide variety of rock formats, including progressive rock, heavy metal, and mainstream rock 'n' roll. Throughout their career, they have been influenced by progressive rock bands such as Rush, Yes, Tool and King Crimson. The progressive influence is most evident on their albums ''Dinosaurus Stereophonicus'' (2000) and ''Talvikuningas'' (2007). CMX have gradually gained large-scale mainstream following in Finland. They are especially known for the poetic lyrics of A. W. Yrjänä that often contain references to mythology and religion. Finnish rock magazines, particularly ''Rumba'', have named them Best Band of the Year multiple times, and even Best Band of All Time on one occasion. History Early years 1985-1990 CMX was founded on Good Friday 1985 in Tornio, Finland by A. W. Yrjänä (18 at the time) and Pekka Kanniainen. The band's original name, Cloaca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
