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The Finnish band Alamaailman Vasarat, which translates to “the Hammers of the Underworld” in English, create music influenced by Klezmer and other forms of European folk music and play it with the ferocity of a punk or metal act. Abandoning major keys for the most part and guitars all together, the group performs on such instruments as a pump organ, saxophone, and distorted cello. Although the basic rhythms the band uses are conventional polka and bossa nova, by speeding them up and adding primal drumming, their intense music has been known to even inspire stage diving.
Alamaailman Vasarat was formed in 1997 as a side project by two members of the avant-garde progressive rock band Höyry-Kone: Teemu Hänninen (drums) and Jarno Sarkula (flute, soprano sax, bass). Adding Höyry-kone member Marko Manninen on cello, pump organist Miikka Huttunen, and trombonist Erno Haukkala, the group worked on writing and arranging material in 1998. Later that year, they produced a soundtrack to a short film. In 1999, they began live shows which were surprisingly well-attended and dramatic affairs. Their debut album, Vasaraasia (2000), sold quite well on the European world music market.
Alamaailman Vasarat was formed in 1997 as a side project by two members of the avant-garde progressive rock band Höyry-Kone: Teemu Hänninen (drums) and Jarno Sarkula (flute, soprano sax, bass). Adding Höyry-kone member Marko Manninen on cello, pump organist Miikka Huttunen, and trombonist Erno Haukkala, the group worked on writing and arranging material in 1998. Later that year, they produced a soundtrack to a short film. In 1999, they began live shows which were surprisingly well-attended and dramatic affairs. Their debut album, Vasaraasia (2000), sold quite well on the European world music market.
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Maahan
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magoenmascarado wrote:
Astiatehdas <3 genios :)
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DAMAGE_FM wrote:
New album in May 2012, can't wait
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ivoman-4 wrote:
Orgasmic
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tim4tw wrote:
Are the track descriptions from the booklet of the CD?
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Takkeri wrote:
Love that they/someone added the descriptions of the tracks of "Maahan" in last.fm. Like with "Huuro Kolkko", when you know the story behind the concept, the tracks are so much more vivid. Makes your imagination wander.
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marcojpjb wrote:
Käärmelautakunta is their magnum opus, hands down.
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leechoflife wrote:
I'm gradually becoming a huge fan and already want to see them live. It's good that Finland isn't that far away.
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doctorwatkins wrote:
Huuro Kolkko is their magnum opus, imo.
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kiches1 wrote:
uou que pasote!!
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lykanthropie wrote:
Awesome.
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manulerider wrote:
In Paris really soon : http://www.lastfm.fr/event/1982835+Rock+In+Opposition+%C3%A0+Glazart
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Chi-hiita wrote:
<3
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leechoflife wrote:
arghhhh suomalainen musiikki ei lakkaa yllättämästä minua
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Rhisdur wrote:
I'm impressed. Very good work.
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extraaaa wrote:
Huuro Kolkko is amazing
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DAMAGE_FM wrote:
This is some kind of drug. Take it away from me. [2] Can't get enough of 'em, just amazing ^_^
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Diothalamus wrote:
yeah. yeah man. yeah.
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Nurglych wrote:
simply genius
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L-Zep wrote:
Very addictive music. Maahan is glorious
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swampchode wrote:
Outstanding!
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