Kun Suomi putos puusta

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 (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 in 1999.

Track listing

All songs written by Ismo Alanko.

1. "Kun Suomi putos puusta" – 4:21
2. "Rakas, rämä elämä" – 3:06
3. "Työ" – 1:14
4. "Masentunut ameeba" – 4:57
5. "Valheita ja onnenpekkoja" – 4:01
6. "Alumiinikuu" – 3:14
7. "Meidän isä" – 6:40
8. "Hetki hautausmaalla" – 4:26
9. "Tuupovaara-Helsinki" – 3:40

Personnel

• Ismo Alanko: vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, tools, breathing
• Ahti Marja-Aho: bass, piano, violin, maracas, mandolin, harmonium, zither, backing vocals, tools
• Riku Mattila: guitar, maracas, tools
• Keimo Hirvonen: drums
• 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
• Susanna Tollet: vocals
• Satu Kaarisola-Kulo: vocals
• Nina Fågelberg: vocals
• Jari Hyttinen: backing vocals
• Ilkka Alanko: backing vocals
• Pekka Karjalainen: effects

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