''Kun Suomi putos puusta'', (
Finnish for "When Finland Fell Out Of the Tree") also known as ''Kun Suomi putos puusta: ääniä vapaan pudotuksen aikakaudelta'',
is
Ismo Alanko’s debut solo album, released in 1990. Originally commissioned for Helsingin Juhlaviikot (Helsinki Festival Week), the album showcases a departure from Alanko's previous work with the band
Sielun Veljet
Sielun Veljet () was a Finnish rock band of the 1980s. They were formed soon after the disbanding of Hassisen Kone by its former frontman Ismo Alanko. Sielun Veljet never achieved the fame or the record sales figures of Hassisen Kone, but they ...
(The Soul Brothers).
Unlike the trademark material of Sielun Veljet, ''Kun Suomi putos puusta'' explores a more
acoustic and minimalist production style. The album incorporates
foley-style atmospheric sound effects commonly used in film production, adding a unique touch to the musical direction.
The album achieved considerable success in Finland, selling over 30,000 copies and earning a
gold certification
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in 1999.
Track listing
All songs written by Ismo Alanko.
# "Kun Suomi putos puusta" – 4:21
# "Rakas, rämä elämä" – 3:06
# "Työ" – 1:14
# "Masentunut ameeba" – 4:57
# "Valheita ja onnenpekkoja" – 4:01
# "Alumiinikuu" – 3:14
# "Meidän isä" – 6:40
# "Hetki hautausmaalla" – 4:26
# "Tuupovaara-Helsinki" – 3:40
Personnel
*
Ismo Alanko:
vocals,
guitar,
piano,
keyboards
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* Musi ...
,
percussion,
tools,
breathing
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* Ahti Marja-Aho:
bass
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, piano,
violin,
maracas,
mandolin
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,
harmonium,
zither,
backing vocals,
tools
* Riku Mattila: guitar, maracas,
tools
* Keimo Hirvonen:
drums
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* Kari Lindstedt:
cello
* Mauri Pietikäinen:
viola
* Heikki Hämäläinen: violin
* Seppo Rautasuo: violin
* Jari Hongisto:
trombone
* Matti Riikonen:
trumpet
* Jouni Kannisto:
saxophone
* Pentti Lahti: saxophone
* Jussi Harju:
tuba
* Raoul Björkenheim:
bass drum
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* Susanna Tollet: vocals
* Satu Kaarisola-Kulo: vocals
* Nina Fågelberg: vocals
* Jari Hyttinen: backing vocals
*
Ilkka Alanko
Ilkka Tapani Alanko (born 21 November 1969) is a Finland, Finnish musician. He is a lead vocalist, co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist for the Finnish rock band Neljä Ruusua. Alanko's debut solo album ''Elektra (Ilkka Alanko album), Elektra'' w ...
: backing vocals
* Pekka Karjalainen: effects
References
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1990 debut albums
Ismo Alanko albums