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Musiikin Ystävälliset Kasvot
''Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot'' is an EP by CMX. It was recorded in 1991 to be released as a four song EP, but instead the title track was released as a single. The EP was finally released in 1998 under the name ''Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot + 5'' and included six songs. The originally planned four song EP was released in 2002 as a part of '' Veljeskunta Gold''. The title track was re-recorded by the band in 1997 and released on the compilation '' Cloaca Maxima'' as "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot '97". Track listing "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot" (single) # "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot" – 4:01 # "Vieraita avaruudesta (II)" – 3:39 ''Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot'' (original EP) # "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot" – 4:01 # "Vieraita avaruudesta (I)" – 2:54 # "Polyhymnia" – 2:40 # "Vieraita avaruudesta (II)" – 3:39 ''Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot + 5'' # "Polyhymnia" – 2:40 # "Vieraita avaruudesta (I)" – 2:54 # "Vieraita avaruudesta (II)" – ... [...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, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop/Rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre and form of rock music characterized by a strong commercial appeal, with more emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than standard rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the Beat (music), beat, arrangements, and original style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop). It may be viewed as a distinct genre field rather than music that overlaps with Pop music, pop and rock. The detractors of pop rock often deride it as a slick, commercial product and less Authenticity in art#Authenticity of performance, authentic than rock music. Characteristics and etymology Much pop and rock music has been very similar in sound, instrumentation and even lyrical content. The terms "pop rock" and "power pop" have been used to describe more commercially successful music that uses elements from, or the form of, roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of 15 to 30 minutes. An EP is usually less cohesive than an album and more "non-committal". An extended play (EP) originally referred to a specific type of 45 revolutions per minute, rpm phonograph record other than 78 rpm standard play (SP) and 33 rpm LP record, long play (LP), but , also applies to mid-length Compact disc, CDs and Music download, downloads. EPs are considered "less expensive and less time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album, and have long been popular with punk and indie bands. In K-pop and J-pop, they are usually referred to as Mini-LP, mini-albums. Background History EPs were released in various sizes in different eras. The earliest multi-track records, issued around 1919 by Grey Gull Records, were Vertic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veljeskunta
''Veljeskunta'' (1991) is an album by Finnish rock band CMX. Its name means "The Brotherhood" in Finnish. The CD version of ''Veljeskunta'' also contains the '' Tanssitauti'' EP originally published in 1990. The gold version of the album, released in 2002 also contains CMX's earlier EP, ''Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot''. Track listing All songs written by A. W. Yrjänä and Janne Halmkrona with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä. # "Kulje vasten"—1:25 ("Travel Against") # "Neljäs valtakunta"—2:34 ("The Fourth Reich") # "Metallipurkaus"—2:59 ("Metal Eruption") # "Kuu"—2:01 ("The Moon") # "Veljeskunta"—4:04 ("Brotherhood") # "Rytmitehdas"—2:30 ("Rhythm Factory") # "Helvetin hyvä paimen"—2:46 ("Good Shepherd of Hell" or "Hell of a Good Shepherd") # "Vaskiperse"—2:10 ("Copper Ass") # "Ääni ja vimma"—2:10 ("The Sound and the Fury") # "Tanssitauti"—2:12 ("Dance Disease, or St Vitus Dance") # "Kätketty kukka"—4:36 ("Hidden Flower") # "Enteitä"—2:19 ("Omens") # ... [...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 Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from 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 the recordings are from several artists, 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 intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloaca Maxima (album)
''Cloaca Maxima'' (1997) is the first compilation album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The name '' Cloaca Maxima'' means "Great Sewer" in Latin, and was also an early name of the band before it was shortened to CMX. The compilation contains three CDs named ''Physis'', ''Aetheris'' and ''Astralis'' respectively. ''Physis'', contains rock songs from their albums and EPs, while ''Aetheris'' focuses on softer material. The third CD is reserved for B-sides of singles and some new songs recorded solely for the compilation. Track listing All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A. W. Yrjänä. CD 1: Physis # "Ainomieli '97" – 3:30 (a new version of a song from '' Aurinko'') # "Nimetön" – 3:37 (from '' Discopolis'') # " Kultanaamio" – 4:55 (from '' Aura'') # "Nahkaparturi" – 1:48 (from '' Kolmikärki'') # "Nainen tanssii tangoa" – 4:34 (from '' Aura'') # "Vallat ja väet" – 4:21 (from '' Discopolis'') # "Kirosäkeet" – 4:10 (from '' Rautakantele'') # "Suljettu astia" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singing
Singing is the art of creating music with the voice. It is the oldest form of musical expression, and the human voice can be considered the first musical instrument. The definition of singing varies across sources. Some sources define singing as the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. Other common definitions include "the utterance of words or sounds in tuneful succession" or "the production of musical tones by means of the human voice". A person whose profession is singing is called a singer or a vocalist (in jazz or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung accompaniment, with or a cappella, without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble (music), ensemble of musicians, such as a choir. Singers may perform as Soloist (music), soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art songs or some Jazz, jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Many styles o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass Guitar
The bass guitar (), also known as the electric bass guitar, electric bass, or simply the bass, is the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family. It is similar in appearance and construction to an Electric guitar, electric but with a longer neck (music), neck and scale length (string instruments), scale length. The electric bass guitar most commonly has four strings, though five- and six-stringed models are also built. Since the mid-1950s, the bass guitar has replaced the double bass in popular music due to its lighter weight, smaller size, most models' inclusion of Fret, frets for easier Intonation_(music), intonation, and electromagnetic pickups for amplification. Another reason the bass guitar replaced the double bass is because the double bass is "acoustically imperfect" like the viola. For a double bass to be acoustically perfect, its body size would have to be twice as that of a cello rendering it unplayable, so the double bass is made smaller to make it playable. The elect ... [...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 Sodankylä (; ; ; ) is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the region of Lapland, and lies at the northern end of Highway 5 ( E63) and along Highway 4 ( E75). The Kitinen River flows near the center of Sodankylä. Its neighbouring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guitar
The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with Fretless guitar, some exceptions) and typically has six or Twelve-string guitar, twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or Plucked string instrument, plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected strings against frets with the fingers of the opposite hand. A guitar pick may also be used to strike the strings. The sound of the guitar is projected either Acoustics, acoustically, by means of a resonant hollow chamber on the guitar, or Amplified music, amplified by an electronic Pickup (music technology), pickup and an guitar amplifier, amplifier. The guitar is classified as a chordophone, meaning the sound is produced by a vibrating string stretched between two fixed points. Historically, a guitar was constructed from wood, with its strings made of catgut. Steel guitar strings were introduced near the end of the nineteen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drum Kit
A drum kit or drum set (also known as a trap set, or simply drums in popular music and jazz contexts) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and sometimes other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The drummer typically holds a pair of matching Drum stick, drumsticks or special wire or nylon brushes; and uses their feet to operate hi-hat and bass drum pedals. A standard kit usually consists of: * A snare drum, mounted on a snare drum stand, stand * A bass drum, played with a percussion mallet, beater moved by one or more foot-operated pedals * One or more Tom drum, tom-toms, including Rack tom, rack toms or floor tom, floor toms * One or more Cymbal, cymbals, including a ride cymbal and crash cymbal * Hi-hat cymbals, a pair of cymbals that can be played with a foot-operated pedal The drum kit is a part of the standard rhythm section and is used in many types of popular and traditional music styles, ranging from rock music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CMX (band) Albums
CMX may refer to: * CMX (band), a Finnish rock band * ''CMX'' (DVD) by CMX * CMX (comics), a manga brand by DC Comics * Corel Presentation Exchange (CMX), a Corel Metafile Exchange file format supported by CorelDRAW * CMX Systems, a collaboration between CBS and Memorex which developed video editing systems in the 1970s * A video Edit decision list format * The IATA code (International Air Transport Association) for Houghton County Memorial Airport near Calumet, Michigan * 910 in Roman numerals * Short name given to Carrickmacross by locals * Abbreviation for COMEX, a commodities exchange in the CME Group CME Group Inc. is an American financial services company based in Chicago that operates financial derivatives exchanges including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, and the Commodity Exchange. ... * The brand used by Cinemex for their United States locations {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
