Haruko

I’ve been busy lately, but then I heard something that stopped time and I needed to write a quick blog entry.

Haruko: Goodbye My Love, Goodbye

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXXXCHQ4WE]

That’s just breathtaking. Breathtakingly beautiful. Album coming out soon on the great Bracken Records (who also released that Ilona V single some time ago).

You can find more of these perfect folk songs on her myspace. The songs there are actually even greater than that video above.

Haruko at myspace

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Finnish music videos from the vaults part 2: Big birds

22-Pistepirkko: Birdy
 

Tonight’s videos have a bird theme. First there’s 22-Pistepirkko classic Birdy. Their most famous song that was first released in 1992 on the album Big Lupu. Birdy is one amazing song. A true finnish classic. That chorus still leaves me speechless.

 
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogrSzAT-JCo]

22-Pistepirkko Website
22-Pistepirkko at myspace
 
 
Anssi 8000 & Maria Stereo: Bachelorism

Now let’s jump to year 2008 and give the stage to Anssi 8000 & Maria Stereo. Bachelorism featured on their marvellous Duel album. I think it’s a great little rock song that reminds me of early Penniless (People of Bulgaria). An adorable video as well.

 
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cXnFD6f-vs]
 

Anssi 8000 & Maria Stereo Website
Anssi 8000 & Maria Stereo at myspace

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Natuson

I mentioned Natuson in the forum a while ago, but this is worth another praise. Actually there were songs that I had not heard before on his myspace, so it was obviously a good thing I remembered him. A guess someone could say that these are just demos, but these songs have certain fragile beauty and down-to-earth warmness that make them already stand out. To be honest, if someone released these demos officially, I would buy the record on the day it was released. That’s how much I already like these. He might not have the strongest voice, but still his tender vocals beautifully carries the songs to my heart. The vocals are a big part of the charm. Sun and a Star might still be the most captivating song, but Only Angels and I’m Not Afraid are equally uplifting. These are great acoustic folk songs. Vulnerable, warm and oh se everlastingly beautiful.

Natuson at myspace

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