Club For Five
Club for Five is an innovative Finnish contemporary a cappella group whose speciality is an open-minded approach to singing and skillful, instrument-like use of the human voice. The lively performances of the band have charmed people in numerous sold out concerts. The creative ways of "playing" rhythm music without a single instrument often disarm the spectator: he sees only five singers on stage, but based on the sound, he can easily imagine an entire rock band in front of him. Founded in Helsinki 2001, Club for Five consists of musicians with diverse and extensive musical backgrounds: Maija Sariola (soprano), Susanna Hietala (alto), Jouni Kannisto (tenor), Tuomas Ahola (baritone) and Tuukka Haapaniemi (bass). The multifaceted musical history of the group can be clearly heard in the way it sings and arranges its music. The repertoire (both Finnish and English) is mainly self-arranged and/or self-composed pop music containing influences from a variety of musical genres. Club for Five performs mainly in Finland, but has also held concerts elsewhere in Europe, as well as Asia. During its career so far, the band has also performed with distinguished ensembles, such as the legendary American vocal group "The Manhattan Transfer" and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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Uni Aurinkoon Ei Se Vaan Ole Niin Kun Kaikki Muut Viela Nukkuu Ma Tulin Sukuun Pysahtynyt Sunnuntai Kuu Ylla Kaupungin (Moon Over Bourbon Street) §Kevat Uskaltaa Hiutale Huoleton Ostoskavelylla |
Club for Five, 3 men and 2 women from Helsinki, Finland, was founded in 2001. It consists of musicians with diverse musical backgrounds, Maija, Susanna, Jouni, Tuomas and Tuukka.Their repertoire (both Finnish and English) is mainly self-arranged and/or self-composed pop music containing influences from many musical genres. Their 1st CD, "Eni-ilta" (Premiere) was released in 2004, gained excellent reviews and went Gold in Finland in only a few months. It contained covers of Finnish standards and pop songs with imaginative arrangements. In 2005-2006 they recorded their second album, called "Uni" (A Dream), which is a beautiful, unique collection of 11 all brand new songs. They are all in Finnish, but as with early releases by The Real Group and Rajaton, beautiful, innovative vocal work creates its own language. Listen to songs like "Kun Kaikki muut viela nukkuu," the amazing faux backup band on "Ma tulin sukuun," the poignant, dramatic "Pysahtynyt sunnuntai," the haunting "Kevat uskaltaa" and the surprising, powerful "Ostoskavelylla." Beautiful liner notes, all in Finnish, but the photos also have their own language. This is a very exclusive Club is for five major vocal talents who can sing rings around practically everybody, and have big fun doing it. "Uni" is one of the best contemporary CDs we've heard this year!
Listen to "Kun Kaikki Muut Viela Nukkuu" in Real Audio.
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