Noora Louhimo Experience - Valkyrie (live) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-02-04 | Noora Louhimo’s solo band perform their punchy song ‘Valkyrie’ live at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki.Well known for her lead vocals in the prominent Finnish metal band Battle Beast, Noora shows she still has many new shades of musical colour to offer with her new solo project. ‘Valkyrie’ is track two from the Noora Louhimo Experience’s debut album released in 2021. With a heavy flavour, the song is a theatrical call to action for people to keep control of their own lives.Watch Noora’s other Artist Room performance, ‘Eternal Wheel of Time and Space’. youtube.com/watch?v=STOj-4_4Rk4Watch Noora’s Artist Room interview with Genelec. youtube.com/watch?v=dDbFZQoqmx4Performing are,Noora Louhimo - VocalsSamuli Erkkilä - Lead guitar & backing vocalsJuuso Raatikainen - DrumsAP Kauppinen - BassJC Halttunen - Guitar & backing vocalsSussu Ketola - Keyboard & backing vocalsWritten Samuli Erkkilä & Noora LouhimoLyrics Noora Louhimo, Pekka V. Louhimo & Juuso Raatikainen
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Six Missings Harmony Track – Rainstorm Running Genelec Music Channel 2023-12-20 | Six Missing's music link: www.youtube.com/c/sixmissingSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/70yRyjWkxX4n1jcdC3Pzmt?si=rCYIP0sISDuGW9CXNpCEXAApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/six-missing/1282462023Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec Six Missing's Harmony Tracks interview1. Who are you, and what do you do? Hi gang, I'm TJ Dumser! I'm an award-winning sound designer, mix engineer and composer who also writes and performs original music for film, tv and inner journeying as Six Missing. I'm originally from NYC but have been spending some time in Austin over the past few years.2. Can you tell us a little about your usual creative process? I love taking the pressure off whenever possible, so whenever I sit down, I press record first and then start experimenting and playing. I don't *try* to make anything happen just yet, I just let the fun happen as I turn off my "thinking mind" and let it all flow. Once something starts to feel good, I may go back to listen and see what happened, then check if it’s worth exploring deeper. For better or worse, I have a lot of gear, both vintage and new, as well as software instruments and effects. The beautiful thing about working with vintage gear is also the difficult thing about working with vintage gear – it decides how it wants to behave that day, which to me is so incredibly human.3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge? For this Harmony Track, I decided I wanted to start with the Korg PS3100 so I started by sending it some MIDI (Thanks Rosen Sound + Tubbutec!), and once I got that sequence rolling, I could hear the rest of the piece coming together around me. So, I then raced around my room attempting to catch the magic as quickly as I could. I utilized my stereo space echos as well as my vintage Moog Minimoog Model D. I like to record with headphones because it makes things feel more intimate, but as soon as something special starts happening, I turn on my Genelec 8330As to check things in the room. There’s no point in going down a path of sound design that won’t translate to the finished product and the Genelec’s tell me how I'm doing with that instantly.4. What is behind your choice of sound and what fed your inspiration? As Six Missing, I make meditative music to help people relax or find a place of calm during their days. In fact, I have a full-length LP entitled Here For Now, released December 15th 2023, which is exactly this type of music! So, for me, I attempt to create from that meditative place to begin with. It's my way of knowing if the magic is happening or not. I'm letting the moment inform my choices and just allowing it all to happen. The beautiful thing about music and writing is that every moment is different, and you just have to be open to it long enough to sense what it is that this moment needs to be. If you can stay open, then you can tune in. And if you tune in, you can’t lose. 5. What advice do you have for others about to create their Harmony Track? My advice to those creating a Harmony Track is to just have fun and don't force anything, don't feel the pressure to *do* something cool just for the sake of doing it. Honor your own sound and enjoy the process! See where it leads you! Or perhaps try playing an instrument you don’t normally play or grab for first. Or better yet, try doing something that surprises you! But again, above all else, have fun.6. Do you have a nice memory of Genelec you would like to share with us?I've been using Genelec from the very start of my career. I've run three different studios in NYC as Senior Sound Designer, I've mixed a few handfuls of National Super Bowl Ads, countless short films and documentaries, and hundreds of commercials as well as mixing every piece of music I've ever released and Genelec has always been there with me for it all. I've learned how to listen on Genelecs. And better than anything, I know that when I walk into a studio and see a pair (or array) of Genelecs, that I'll be able to confidently translate my work on them with very little effort. So, I suppose my nice memory is just that I feel more comfortable and confident in my mixes if I know I’m working on them with Genelecs. In the past few years, GLM software has been a game changer. I finally feel like I’m hearing just my work, the room vanished. It’s really some sort of sorcery!
Unlocking Borders with Music: A Conversation with Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari Genelec Music Channel 2023-12-01 | Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari's music link: www.youtube.com/@MehrnooshZolfaghariHelp charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari's Harmony Tracks: youtu.be/nktrCaoLe70 Join us in this captivating interview with Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari, a highly accomplished musician, composer, and santoor player based in Finland. With an impressive musical journey spanning over two decades, Mehrnoosh has become a revered figure in the realm of music, particularly known for her mastery of the traditional Persian dulcimer, the santoor.
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Mehrnoosh Zolfagharis Harmony Track - Roaring Waves Genelec Music Channel 2023-10-20 | Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari's music link: www.youtube.com/@MehrnooshZolfaghariHelp charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari's Harmony Tracks interview1. Who are you, and what do you do? I'm Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari, a highly accomplished musician, composer, and santoor player based in Finland. With over 20 years of experience playing the traditional Persian dulcimer, santoor, I have established myself as a respected figure in the world of music. I hold bachelor's and master's degrees in music performance from the University of Tehran, College of Fine Arts, where I was recognized as the class valedictorian. Currently, I'm pursuing my second master's degree in the Global Music department at the Sibelius Academy in Finland, focusing on promoting Iranian music and its cultural heritage to a wider global audience. I am deeply passionate about blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences, creating a unique sound that is both authentic and innovative.2. Can you tell us about your usual creative process? My creative process typically begins with research and exploration of diverse musical traditions. I draw inspiration from different cultures and genres, seeking to incorporate their essence into my compositions. As a santoor player, I often start by experimenting with different melodies, exploring the capabilities of the instrument and its rich repertoire of folk modes and "Dastgâhs". I also collaborate with other musicians, exchanging ideas and incorporating their input into my creative process. Additionally, I enjoy experimenting with electronic sounds and merging them with the traditional santoor, bringing a contemporary twist to my compositions.3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge? For Harmony Tracks, I was invited to play by Genelec Managing Director Siamäk Naghian, and I have played a composition called 'Roaring Waves'.4. What is behind your choice of sound and what fed your inspiration? My choice of sound is deeply rooted in my cultural background and experiences as an Iranian musician. Growing up in Iran and being exposed to the rich traditions of Persian music have had a profound impact on my musical journey. The santoor, being a traditional Persian instrument, holds a special place in my heart. Its unique timbre and ability to convey a wide range of emotions have shaped my musical identity. Additionally, my interest in blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences stems from my desire to introduce Iranian music to a global audience and bridge cultural gaps through music. I draw inspiration from the diverse cultural heritage of Iran as well as my interactions with musicians from different backgrounds, which continually fuel my creativity. 5. What advice do you have for our community who are about to create their Harmony Track? My advice for the community embarking on their own Harmony Tracks journey is to embrace their cultural heritage and unique musical identity. Explore the musical traditions that resonate with you and incorporate elements of those traditions into your compositions. Experiment with different sounds, instruments and genres to create a fusion that reflects your artistic vision. Collaboration with other musicians can bring fresh perspectives and enrich the creative process. Finally, don't be afraid to take risks and think outside the box. Creating Harmony Tracks is an opportunity to showcase your creativity and share your musical voice with the world.Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks
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Scorsis Harmony Track – Bliss Genelec Music Channel 2023-09-22 | Scorsi's music links: youtube.com/@scorsimusic.apple.com/us/artist/scorsi/1050762896open.spotify.com/artist/0LQKGvxOXZHDCxuite9zcTHelp charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec Scorsi's Harmony Tracks interview1. Who are you, and what do you do? My name is Daniel, and I make weird music! I’m behind Scorsi and also another project called C.A.B.L.E. I do Djing, producing and engineering, mostly for dance music. I started on the drum n’ bass scene about 25 years ago, and a little bit after that I started producing. I've played guitar since I was 12 years old, and I've always had a curious mind about how music is made. That drove me find out by myself how to write, create and produce music. I have a vast catalogue of releases in the drum n’ bass genre, and most recently, as Scorsi, I’ve done collaborations, co-production and remixes with big local artists like Alok, Tropkillaz, Anitta and Mc Lan, alongside international artists like Nghtmre and Autograf. And I’m 10x platinum for engineering on Halsey’s big hit 'Without Me'. As a touring artist, I’ve done some of the biggest festivals and clubs in Brazil, such as Rock in Rio, Laroc Club, and Green Valley with artists like Alesso, Tiësto, Major Lazer, Diplo, Nervo and Alok. I've also had several international tours as C.A.B.L.E. Oh, and it’s important to mention… I love food and traveling… a LOT! 2. Can you tell us about your usual creative process? I don’t have a specific routine, except for locking myself in the studio every day. What happens after that is never the same. Sometimes I’m writing melodies or just creating beats as a starter, or then I'm doing sound design and that sparks an idea. It really depends on what I’m working on, if it’s a blank canvas or if I already have vocals to work with, or even making remixes. I just look for that jump start somehow. 3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge? I wanted to try and showcase all the sides of my identity. I wanted melodies, an impactful drop, creative editing on drums and a bit of Brazilian flavour in the groove. And that is really hard to accomplish in just one piece. I started with the piano riff and began building things around that at first. Then I looked for a mood contrast to use on the drop that would still connect with the initial melody. It was definitely a challenge!!! 4. What is behind your choice of sound and what fed your inspiration? I went after my usual palette of sounds – what I like to use generally, the kind of textures and contracts, and different bass sounds. I then added some modern Brazilian sounds to the percussions and fills. I come from a lot of different backgrounds. I’m a metal head but also, I listened to a lot of hip hop growing up and different sub-genres of dance music. So, there’s a lot of different flavours to be mixed when it comes to using my musical inspiration, and I am Brazilian, so it’s natural to use some elements of our culture too. 5. What advice do you have for our community who are about to create their Harmony Track? Be yourself! Go after your sound, your identity. It could be with sound design or arrangement style for instance. Sometimes it might be hard to find, but it’s there. Everything you’ve done, listened to, it’s what makes you who you are, and nobody else can copy that. So trust your instincts! 6. Do you have a nice memory of Genelec you would like to share with us? I remember when I got my first pair of 8020s, around 2009. I saved up a lot, and at the time it was a big upgrade for me. I'd never used them before that. I'd seen a lot of big names and big studios using Genelecs, and I went after them because of that. The first time I plugged them in my bedroom and hit play on one of my tracks, I remember thinking "Oh God, I have to fix everything in all my songs!".Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks
Genelec USA Artist Room Welcomes Walter Parks! #Genelec #GenelecMusicChannel #GenelecArtistRoom Genelec Music Channel 2023-08-28 | ...
Walter Parks - Interview - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2023-08-25 | His music churns with the energy of the folk tradition, and in August 2020, Walter Parks was invited by The Library of Congress to archive his research on and perform his arrangements of music (“hollers, hymns and reels”) made by southeast Georgia’s Okefinokee Swamp. Find out more about his incredible journey in this in-depth interview hosted by Genelec, Inc's Paul Stewart.walterparks.comyoutube.com/@UCjPHUx-BoXkJgugCyW2nohw instagram.com/walterparksmusic
Walter Parks - The Lid – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2023-08-25 | Genelec Artist Room recently welcomed Walter Parks –Inspired by the swampy gospel blues that wails from storefront churches and roadhouses in and around the southeast Georgia low country – to perform a special live version of his song "The Lid".genelec.com/-/news/genelec-usa-artist-room-welcomes-walter-parkswalterparks.comyoutube.com @WalterParksMusic instagram.com/walterparksmusic
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LNAs Harmony Track – Are You OK? Genelec Music Channel 2023-07-14 | LNA's music links: youtube.com/lnadoesaudiostuffmusic.apple.com/fi/artist/lna/1498323070open.spotify.com/artist/5T9EShAVtAyzeI1n6SQL83?si=LYkBDsVMRXOFY6Cb5HcviQHelp charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec LNA's Harmony Tracks interview1. Who are you, and what do you do? I’m a full-time professional music producer, musician, live performer and content creator. I create music under the artist name LNA, and I run a YouTube channel called LNA Does Audio Stuff. I’m originally from Finland, but I’ve been living in the UK for the past 10 years. This is why my music is both a reflection of two cultures and of my journey through classical music into electronic dance music. I have a classical background from playing violin and piano, doing choirs, orchestras and classical singing throughout my childhood and teenage years. At 21, I moved to the UK and got into music production, which led me to study it all the way up to a master's degree in music production at the University of York. 2. Can you tell us about your usual creative process? My creative process is problem solving. It can start from almost anywhere, any instrument or vocals. After the initial inspiration, I try to define my goal and get into it so I can make a track I truly love. So, the aim is never to try to make “technically correct” tracks, but to find something in them that makes my heart and head feel something. 3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge? With this track, I originally worked on another version, which was nice and sounded good, but I felt it was missing something. This led me to a journey of creating around four different project files of it, which all sounded different. I added and removed things and truly crafted the track for about a month, until I found the essence of the track. I wanted it to make me feel things. After the main production was ready, I transferred it into a live performance. The live set is bit different – it doesn’t have saxophone – but I feel like it still kept its vibe and feel. I recommend anyone to listen to both and see how interesting it is to hear the same track improvised/performed live versus the fully produced track, comparing the feel of them. You can listen to the fully produced track from my YouTube channel or streaming services under my artist name LNA. 4. What is behind your choice of sound and what fed your inspiration? The fully produced track has five main elements: drums/bass, saxophone, strings, synth and vocals. All of these come from different cultures and genres, and I love how they blend into this one track. The drums and bass create the EDM low end, bringing a Deep House vibe. They are strong and sharp, full of rhythm and groove. The saxophone was played by my friend Sophie Russell, bringing her own expression to the song. Strings are something I always add to my tracks. As a violinist, the sound of strings reminds me of my homeland Finland and the culture of classical music. The synth on this track is from my Roland Juno, with a little pitch bending modulation, giving a hard hitting 80s vibe. Usually in Deep House vocals are heavily processed and pitch shifted. For me, it’s important to keep them natural, deep, soft, round and atmospheric. Often, I do bilingual lyrics, but this time I felt like I wanted to say this in English. I like to make the words mean something, and this track is about masking your true self, social hangovers and being appreciated for your true self. 5. What advice do you have for our community who are about to create their Harmony Track? Use this as an opportunity to find something you love. Try not to focus on expectations for yourself or others. What is it that brings you joy in music and what makes you truly feel something? 6. Do you have a nice memory of Genelec you would like to share with us? The first day I received my Genelec monitors, I cried. I made a YouTube video of the day so you can see for yourself. It was an emotional moment for me, as I felt like I was stepping up into new level of professionality in my career – big moment! Now I have created my latest four singles using these monitors (including this one), and I feel like this is a new era for me as an artist and producer.Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks
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Josh Cumbee’s Harmony Track – Not So Different Genelec Music Channel 2023-05-24 | Josh Cumbee's music links: music.apple.com/fi/artist/josh-cumbee/319274177 tidal.com/browse/artist/8825828open.spotify.com/artist/5deoijipwIdBiA27rEj14E?autoplay=trueHelp charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec Josh's Harmony Tracks interview1. Who are you, and what do you do?Hi! I’m Josh Cumbee - artist/producer/songwriter out of Los Angeles. I grew up here in the US listening to everything from 80s music to gospel, and the musical breadth has certainly stuck for me - I’m now lucky to work in a bunch of different genres with unbelievably brilliant humans around the world. I grew up playing keys but can usually hack through enough guitar/bass/drums/the occasional trumpet to put a record together.2. Can you tell us about your usual creative process?Every day is different! I’m always looking for that thread of “dang I haven’t done this before” - whatever that might be. Sometimes it starts with a concept I feel like no one has tackled/done justice, working with someone who comes from a totally different background than me, or totally changing up my production/creative workflow and starting with a weird sound or instrument. No matter what, the goal for me musically is to be constantly challenged and always feeling like the dumbest one in the room!3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge?I decided to play on the idea of “harmony” and thought about how cool it would be just to start with a vocal doing a 3rd interval rhythmically. I did a voice memo of just that, then played the first chords I could think of on my beloved Yamaha U1 directly into the phone. I decided to make those imperfect sounds the base of the track, then built around it in Studio One with more harmonic parts, which only left a bit of a song to write. Topically, I went to both the feeling I get traveling around working with humans from radically different cultures - and set that back against the personal side of when you feel like you’re in disharmony with someone and trying to bridge the gap. “Not So Different” was an interesting phrase to sing, and I kinda built around that.4. What is behind your choice of sound and what fed your inspiration?I think we could all say a lot about the US, but I will say that on its absolute best days I think it is an absolute melting pot of culture and experience. Musically that is very much what I aspire to - a world without genre or predefined lines, in which influences from all over come together regardless of if it’s technically “right”. The acapella harmonic bits brought me back to some of the gospel harmony structure I loved; the drums remind me of some of the work I’ve done with artists from places like the Dominican Republic/Argentina; the piano is just everything I’ve loved about film music boiled down into something pop-forward.5. What advice do you have for our community who’re about to create their Harmony Track?Get messy! I think we can get obsessed with getting “the perfect take” or “the perfect sound” - sometimes the best thing you can do for your process is force yourself to use something suboptimal. That piano distorted on the way in? Try to keep it and embrace the vibe. That rattle from the dog shaking its head during your vocal? Maybe it’s the new snare/perc for the song. Some of my favorite sounds in songs have just been things I’ve captured on my room mic or voice memo - your creativity really is the limit if you just give yourself the freedom to “start with dumb”.6. Do you have a nice memory of Genelec you would like to share with us?Oh yeah. I think I’ve been in love with Genelecs since my second job ever in music, which was assisting (and eventually being mentored by) the brilliant Toby Gad. He had a gigantic pair of 1038s in his studio with matched subs, when I heard one demo on those I felt like I had been missing things in music my whole life! I worked for years on other monitors with the goal of one day getting to that place, and eventually was lucky enough to finally buy my own pair of 8351’s (which I now cannot live without). I have a lot of fun toys in my studio, but those monitors probably bring me more joy than anything else!Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks
Music makers! Enter our prize draw, showcase your sound and help charity – Harmony Tracks 2023 Genelec Music Channel 2023-05-24 | Music makers, songwriters and composers, this is your chance to win a pair of Genelec 8330 Smart Active Monitors with your art – all while helping a great cause!Harmony Tracks is continuing beyond 2023, so come and learn more at genelec.com/harmony-tracksOne World. One You. Infinite Creativity.Running throughout 2023 – and in celebration of our 45th anniversary – our Harmony Tracks global music collaboration brings musicians together to help spread the joy of musical diversity and spirit of collaboration across the four corners of the Earth.By creating a short Harmony Track composition, you can help to release a transformative wave of music across the globe – all while showcasing your unique style and culture and getting a chance to win a pair of Genelec 8330A Smart Active Monitors.So, come and take part – no matter your level of skill – and help to unite the world with music, humanity's greatest universal language!To get started and submit your music, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks#musicmakers #songwriters #composers
Genelec Artist Room welcomes BEHM! Genelec Music Channel 2023-05-05 | #Genelec #GenelecArtistRoom #GenelecMusicChannel #BEHM
Genelec Artist Room welcomes Jonna Tervomaa! Genelec Music Channel 2023-04-26 | #Genelec #GenelecMusicChannel #GenelecArtistRoom
Genelec Artist Room welcomes Seventine! Genelec Music Channel 2023-04-05 | #Genelec #GenelecMusicChannel #GenelecArtistRoom @seventineband6911
Seventine - Feast From Disgrace – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2023-03-30 | Genelec Artist Room recently welcomed Seventine – the victors of our 2021 ‘Bändikisa’ band contest – to perform a special live version of their song ‘Feast from Disgrace’. genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-band-contest-winners-seventineRun in collaboration with Finnish rock legends Apulanta, Genelec’s ‘Bändikisa’ competition challenged our Finnish-speaking community to submit their songs for a chance of winning a pair of 8320A monitors, a GLM kit, a studio day at Apulanta’s very own headquarters and of course, an Artist Room live session. Having beaten four other finalists with their song ‘Hateseeder’, Seventine went on to receive the bulk of their prizes in late 2021. Due to the pandemic, their Artist Room appearance had to wait a little longer, but it was only a matter of time!Seventine, made up of childhood friends Paavo Auvinen, Kim Miettinen, Mika Kontinen and Väinö Kemppinen, have played their own brand of modern metal together for about five years. During that time, they’ve taken inspiration from iconic bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Bullet for My Valentine while making plans to record their debut album.
Seventine - Interview – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2023-03-30 | Genelec Artist Room recently welcomed Seventine, the victors of our 2021 ‘Bändikisa’ band contest. Here's their interview in Finnish. Watch the live version of their song ‘Feast from Disgrace’: youtu.be/eVdKdr_lu_cRead more: genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-band-contest-winners-seventine
Juho Martikainen’s Harmony Track – Luminiitty Genelec Music Channel 2023-02-23 | Juho's music links: music.apple.com/fi/artist/juho-martikainen/1447721730 tidal.com/browse/artist/13016616 open.spotify.com/artist/4aCBn28Vu9mcgqAFIJE3tw?si=htIUg0QFSsWyMSjSXgzrcw Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracksI’m Juho Martikainen, Genelec’s Co-Owner and Brand Art Producer. I’m delighted to kick off our special Harmony Tracks global music collaboration by sharing this example entry with you. As part of Genelec’s 45th anniversary celebrations, Harmony Tracks will be running throughout 2023, and we sincerely hope you’ll get involved too! It’s a great way to showcase your personal sound, help a brilliant charity and even win a prize. Get started by visiting genelec.com/harmony-tracks It was a great pleasure to make my own Harmony Track, and the whole process caused me to think carefully about my own musical background, heritage and culture. This journey led me to a Nordic and spacey sound, featuring bowed double bass at its core. I also tried to express hope and love in the melody, as I feel we all need both of those to be present in our lives! I hope that my Harmony Track works as a good example to you of the freedom of expression you have with the creation of your own Harmony Track, and that it transports you to wintery, Nordic landscapes with a glimpse of spring on the horizon when you listen to it! #GenelecHarmonyTracks #Genelec45 #Genelec 1. Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Juho Martikainen, Genelec's Brand Art Producer. Additionally, my two siblings and I represent the second generation of family entrepreneurship at Genelec, which was founded by our father in 1978. At age 9, I started to play classical double bass, and later in life, I began playing and teaching double bass as a profession. My formal education in music is mostly classical; however, I've always enjoyed playing in bands of various genres, and recently I've been making and releasing my own solo music. My second main instrument is the electric bass, and I mess around with the guitar and other stringed instruments, which I can play well enough to get my ideas flowing. 2. Can you tell us about your usual creative process? I love tweaking different sounds and effects, so usually, I find an inspiring sound that I start to experiment with. Most of the time, I have a certain visual image or emotional feeling in mind that I'll try to capture musically. Sometimes melodies just seem to appear, and sometimes I need to work hard to create them. I use a lot of live looping techniques, which has a significant effect on the way I construct my music. I'm a big fan of minimalism – Philip Glass is a great example – so that also guides my approach to music. 3. How did you apply your creative process to this Harmony Tracks challenge? I wanted to create something that connects to Genelec’s name, so I started to think about chord progressions including G, C and E chords. To make the progression more natural, I added a D chord to those three. So, the progression is G-D-e-C. To celebrate our 45th anniversary, my Harmony Track is 45 bars long for the 45 years of Genelec, and the tempo is 78 BPM, which refers to our founding year. 4. What is behind your choice of sound, and what fed your inspiration? I would say my roots are deep in Finland's folk music, and in our national epic, the story of Kalevala. On the other hand, I believe that music is a universal thing, which to me means that there actually is no need to be cultural boundaries and limitations between us human beings. When it comes to music, we all share the same language! Playing and especially double bass as an instrument is the most natural way for me to express my feelings and emotions. 5. What advice do you have for our community who're about to create their Harmony Track? Just let go and see where the music takes you! Be free! 6. Do you have a nice memory of Genelec you would like to share with us? I remember how nice it was to listen to music at my childhood home, where my father had designed the living room to be a perfect listening environment. I especially remember how Dire Straits' song Telegraph Road made a huge impact on me - not to mention Iron Maiden! We had Genelec’s 1022As and then later 1022Bs at our home, so in that sense, I realise I've been spoiled from the start regarding the quality of sound reproduction!Help charity and enter our prize draw by making your own Harmony Track, visit genelec.com/harmony-tracks
#OurGenelec - Finlandia Hymn – Genelec Artist Room Genelec Music Channel 2022-12-06 | Have a pleasant and peaceful 2022 Finnish Independence Day!A few of our talented team members perform Jean Sibelius' Finlandia Hymn at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki in honour of Finland's Independence Day. #OurGenelecPerformers: Stephen Baker – Vocals Tomi Hassinen – Piano Anders Nyman – Lap steel guitar Juho Martikainen – Double bass
BEHM - Lupaan (live & unplugged) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-08-12 | Finnish sensation BEHM plays a beautiful live acoustic version of her song ‘Lupaan’ at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki.Watch BEHM’s other Artist Room performances and find out more about her career, visit genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-finnish-sensation-behmMusic and lyrics written by Rita Behm.
BEHM - Ethän Tarkoittanut Sitä (live & unplugged) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-08-12 | Finnish sensation BEHM plays a heartfelt live acoustic version of her song ‘Ethän Tarkoittanut Sitä’ at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki.Watch BEHM’s other Artist Room performances and find out more about her career, visit genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-finnish-sensation-behmEthän Tarkoittanut Sitä:Written & lyrics Rita Behm
BEHM - Tivolit (live & unplugged) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-08-12 | Finnish sensation BEHM plays a moving live acoustic version of her song ‘Tivolit’ at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki.Watch BEHM’s other Artist Room performances and find out more about her career, visit genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-finnish-sensation-behmMusic written by Rita Behm and Kalle Mäkipelto. Lyrics by Rita Behm.
Jonna Tervomaa - Minä Toivon (live) – Genelec Artist Room Genelec Music Channel 2022-05-06 | Finnish icon Jonna Tervomaa paints the world in a positive light with her beautiful song ‘Minä Toivon’ performed live at the Genelec Artist Room. Watch Jonna’s other Artist Room performance and find out more about her career, visit genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-finnish-icon-jonna-tervomaaMinä Toivon is from the album ‘Eläköön’ Composition: Eppu Kosonen Lyrics: Jonna Tervomaa Arrangement: Jussi Jaakonaho, Jonna Tervomaa & Niko Votkin
Jonna Tervomaa - Vaikuttavat Aineet (live) – Genelec Artist Room Genelec Music Channel 2022-05-06 | Finnish icon Jonna Tervomaa draws influence from a touching window view in her thoughtful song ‘Vaikuttavat Aineet’ performed live at the Genelec Artist Room. Watch Jonna’s other Artist Room performance and find out more about her career, visit genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-finnish-icon-jonna-tervomaaVaikuttavat Aineet is from the album ‘Ääni’ Composition: Jonna Tervomaa Lyrics: Jonna Tervomaa Arrangement: Jussi Jaakonaho, Jonna Tervomaa & Niko Votkin
Noora Louhimo Experience – Interview – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-02-04 | Noora Louhimo ja Samuli Erkkilä Noora Louhimo Experiencesta kertovat Nooran debyyttisooloalbumin tekemisestä ja siitä, kuinka se syntyi puhtaasti sydämestä ja hyvästä fiiliksestä.Tunnetun kotimaisen metallibändin Battle Beastin laulajana tunnettu Noora osoittaa uudessa sooloprojektissaan, että hänellä on tarjottavana monia uusia musiikillisia sävyjä.Nooran eksklusiivinen Artist Room -haastattelu paljastaa, kuinka hän halusi luoda jotain, joka perustuu tunteeseen. Hän kertoo, kuinka vapaus kaupallisista ajatuksista antoi mahdollisuuden tehdä eri genrejä ja kuinka heille on matkan varrella syntynyt loistava ystävyys tuottaja ja kitaristi Samuli Erkkilän kanssa.Katso Nooran Artist Room live-esitys kappaleesta ‘Eternal Wheel of Time and Space’. youtube.com/watch?v=STOj-4_4Rk4 Katso Nooran Artist Room live-esitys kappaleesta ‘Valkyrie’. youtube.com/watch?v=ZerGmmPeW60
Noora Louhimo Experience - Eternal Wheel of Time and Space (live) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2022-02-04 | Noora Louhimo’s solo band perform their dreamy song ‘Eternal Wheel of Time and Space’ live at the Genelec Artist Room in Helsinki.Well known for her lead vocals in the prominent Finnish metal band Battle Beast, Noora shows she still has many new shades of musical colour to offer with her new solo project. ‘Eternal Wheel of Time and Space’ is the title track from the Noora Louhimo Experience’s debut album released in 2021. With psychedelic undertones, the song lifts from soft melodies to full-on overdrive.Watch Noora’s other Artist Room performance, ‘Valkyrie’. youtube.com/watch?v=ZerGmmPeW60Watch Noora’s Artist Room interview with Genelec. youtube.com/watch?v=dDbFZQoqmx4Performing are,Noora Louhimo - VocalsSamuli Erkkilä - Lead guitar & backing vocalsJuuso Raatikainen - DrumsAP Kauppinen - BassJC Halttunen - Guitar & backing vocalsSussu Ketola - Keyboard & backing vocalsWritten Samuli Erkkilä & Noora LouhimoLyrics Noora Louhimo, Pekka V. Louhimo & Juuso Raatikainen
Antti Railio - Mun sydän palaa sulle (live) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-10-01 | Suomalainen rock-artisti Antti Railio laulaa täydestä sydämestään tässä live-versiossa vuoden 2020 singlestään ”Mun sydän palaa sulle”, joka esitettiin Genelec Artist Roomissa, Helsingissä. Kappaleen sanoma korostaa, kuinka tärkeää terveessä suhteessa on antaa tilaa toisilleen. Toivomme, että nautit tästä esityksestä yhtä paljon kuin me. Lue lisää: https://www.genelec.fi/-/news/genelec-artist-room-toivottaa-tervetulleeksi-antti-railion-https://anttirailio.fi/
Antti Railio - Hallelujah (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-10-01 | Finnish rock powerhouse Antti Railio delights us with an impassioned version of ‘Hallelujah’, the Leonard Cohen classic. genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-antti-railio Antti revealed that he’s received a lot of fan requests to record and release this song, which has been a regular feature of his stage shows for more than a decade. He was ecstatic to fulfil his fans’ wishes in the Genelec Artist Room, Helsinki, and we’re equally thrilled to be able to bring you this exclusive performance. Read more at genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-antti-railio
Julie - ‘Fade Away’ (live) – Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-05-14 | G SongLab participant Julie visits the Genelec Artist Room to perform her beautiful song ‘Fade Away’.Aged just seventeen, Julie comes from Vantaa in Finland and has been writing songs since she was thirteen. Speaking about the powerful and expressive Fade Away, Julie is incredibly modest. “The lyrics kind of just came into my head and onto the paper. The song expresses what I felt at the time and I wasn’t really thinking that it would become the song that it is today,” she reveals. The G SongLab initiative offers young people free access to a safe on-line learning community, through which they can collaborate and engage with others in developing their skills in songwriting and music creation.Led by a team of songwriters and music educators led by Petter Korkman and Anna Kuoppamäki, the project allows young songwriters aged between 13 and 29 to participate from the comfort of their homes and share their songs with others.To find out more about the G SongLab learning community, please visit genelec.com/g-songlab
Astillero - Elegía (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-04-30 | In this exclusive Genelec Artist Room session, Argentinian Tango group Astillero perform their original song ‘Elegía’, direct from Fort Music Studios in Buenos Aires. Astillero have set out to re-invent the sound of Tango. Their sound is forceful, vertiginous, breathtaking, raw yet sophisticated: a rollercoaster ride of throbbing accents modulating into earthshattering pianissimos and beyond. Yet this wild sound is entirely hand-made, free of any gimmicks and 100% acoustic. The group features a Tango ensemble of two bandoneons, violin, piano, cello and double bass. Astillero have created a completely new vision of this musical genre - incisive and intense, rough and violent, therefore reflecting the times we live in.For more information about Astillero please visit facebook.com/astillerotango
Astillero - Vigilia (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-04-16 | In this exclusive Genelec Artist Room session, Argentinian Tango group Astillero perform their original song ‘Vigilia’, direct from Fort Music Studios in Buenos Aires. Astillero have set out to re-invent the sound of Tango. Their sound is forceful, vertiginous, breathtaking, raw yet sophisticated: a rollercoaster ride of throbbing accents modulating into earthshattering pianissimos and beyond. Yet this wild sound is entirely hand-made, free of any gimmicks and 100% acoustic. The group features a Tango ensemble of two bandoneons, violin, piano, cello and double bass.Astillero have created a completely new vision of this musical genre - incisive and intense, rough and violent, therefore reflecting the times we live in.For more information about Astillero please visit facebook.com/astillerotango
PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell Duo - Borderline Blue (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-04-02 | Come and enjoy PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell playing an exclusive live version of 'Borderline Blue' from the Serobi Songs album. PK Keränen is one of Finland's most respected rock musicians. A truly versatile artist, he’s a self-taught guitarist, singer, performer, composer, lyricist and arranger. Since 1982, he’s been with the band 22-Pistepirkko, and he released ‘Serobi Songs’ - his first solo album - early last year. Valtteri Laurell is a distinguished jazz musician and composer, and music director of Dalindeo and the Ricky Tick Big Band. He was invited by PK to work on the songs for the album, and act as arranger, co-writer, producer and keyboardist. So sit back and experience this special Genelec Artist Room performance!
Astillero - Noche random (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-03-27 | In this exclusive Genelec Artist Room session, Argentinian Tango group Astillero perform their original song ‘Noche random’, direct from Fort Music Studios in Buenos Aires.Astillero have set out to re-invent the sound of Tango. Their sound is forceful, vertiginous, breathtaking, raw yet sophisticated: a rollercoaster ride of throbbing accents modulating into earthshattering pianissimos and beyond. Yet this wild sound is entirely hand-made, free of any gimmicks and 100% acoustic. The group features a Tango ensemble of two bandoneons, violin, piano, cello and double bass. Astillero have created a completely new vision of this musical genre - incisive and intense, rough and violent, therefore reflecting the times we live in.For more information about Astillero please visit facebook.com/astillerotango
Re-inventing Tango: Genelec talks to Astillero at Fort Music Studio in Argentina Genelec Music Channel 2021-03-26 | Genelec travelled to Fort Music Studio in Buenos Aires to find out how the group Astillero are infusing the best traditions of Tango with the experiences of modern urban life. Formed In 2005, Astillero’s original compositions are forceful, breathtaking, raw yet sophisticated – and this wild sound is entirely hand-made, free of any gimmicks and 100% acoustic. The group features a Tango ensemble of two bandoneons, violin, piano, cello and double bass. Astillero have created a completely new vision of this musical genre - incisive and intense, rough and violent, therefore reflecting the times we live in. In this interview, Genelec talks to Federico Maiocchi and Mariano Gonzalez Calo from the group, along with recording engineer Luciano Lucerna, to find out more about the group’s musical mission.
PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell Duo - Let Go (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-03-19 | Come and watch PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell as they treat us to an exclusive live version of 'Let Go' from the Serobi Songs album.PK Keränen is one of Finland's most respected rock musicians. A truly versatile artist, he’s a self-taught guitarist, singer, performer, composer, lyricist and arranger. Since 1982, he’s been with the band 22-Pistepirkko, and he released ‘Serobi Songs’ - his first solo album - early last year.Valtteri Laurell is a distinguished jazz musician and composer, and music director of Dalindeo and the Ricky Tick Big Band. He was invited by PK to work on the songs for the album, and act as arranger, co-writer, producer and keyboardist.‘Let Go’ was chosen by Norwegian director Eigil Langmark as the theme of the TV series ‘Mellom Oss’ (Between Us), which also includes other music that PK created with Johnny Lee Michaels.So sit back and enjoy this special Genelec Artist Room performance!
PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell Duo - Bad Dreams (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2021-02-05 | Enjoy PK Keränen & Valtteri Laurell playing the haunting 'Bad Dreams' from their Serobi Songs record. genelec.com/-/news/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-pk-keranen
Antti Railio - Oi jouluyö (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-12-24 | Merry Christmas from Finland! To celebrate, here's a special performance by Antti Railio of the classic carol 'O Holy Night'. Enjoy!
Teho Majamäki - Tidal Pool (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-09-18 | More beautiful atmospherics from Teho Majamaki with his track 'Tidal Pool'. If you've not seen water drums in action, check this out....Read more at genelec.com/-/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-teho-majamaki
Teho Majamäki - Lusifer (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-09-18 | Here’s 7 minutes of pure instrumental bliss, courtesy of Teho Majamäki. Take some time out to watch this, you won’t regret it!Read more at genelec.com/-/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-teho-majamaki
Johnny A - Time After Time - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-09-17 | We absolutely love the beautifully tasteful, understated playing of Massachusetts-based guitarist Johnny A. Having worked as a sideman for Bobby Whitlock, Mingo Lewis and J Geils frontman Peter Wolf, Johnny has also released a string of his own brilliant instrumental albums.This dreamy version of Cyndi Lauper’s classic ‘Time After Time’ was recorded in Johnny’s own Genelec-powered studio. Be sure to watch it all, though – the improvised second half is awash with lush effects, and is a joy to behold!Watch our recent interview with Johnny A at youtu.be/xwTY4vQLJ9o
MayTree - I Dont Care (a capella) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-05-22 | We were thrilled when the amazing MayTree dropped into Audioguy Studios in Seoul to give us an exclusive ‘a cappella’ performance of the song 'I Don't Care'. The group consists of Sang In Jang on vocals and vocal percussion, soprano Su Yeon Lim, alto Soo Kyung Kang, tenor Young Hoon Kwon, and Won Jong Kim singing bass. As the name suggests, the entire performance is unaccompanied by musical instruments – just the pure joyful beauty of the human voice. We hope you love this video as much as we do!Read more: genelec.com/en/-/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-maytree-
Genelec Artist Room: Interview with Korean ‘a cappella’ group MayTree Genelec Music Channel 2020-05-22 | When the ‘a cappella’ group MayTree dropped into Audioguy Studios in Seoul to give us an exclusive performance, they found some time to tell us a little bit about themselves. In this video the five group members introduce themselves and describe their musical style, their experiences of recording and playing live, and their love of Genelec loudspeakers…Read more: genelec.com/en/-/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-maytree-
Behind the Scenes: The New Baroque Company (Interview) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-04-24 | Founded in 2014 as a non-profit organization with charitable status. The New Baroque Company (TNBC) is a project ensemble of flexible size and instrumentation composed of early music specialists active both Korea and internationally. The ensemble's performance season includes an important annual production devoted to the exploration of intersections between Baroque music and different forms of arts and disciplines such as dance, poetry, jazz, Korean traditional music, filmmaking and science. Watch their exclusive performance here: youtu.be/VWk2rVh4fdc Learn more about The New Baroque Company at thenewbaroquecompany.com/about-1
The New Baroque Company - Passacaglia Baramdo - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-04-24 | In this exclusive international Genelec Artist Room performance, Audioguy hosted The New Baroque Company, a group of artists who use ‘early music’ instruments to fuse baroque music with other genres. Enjoy!genelec.com/-/genelec-artist-room-welcomes-the-new-baroque-company-
Aivovuoto - Minä en aja & Ilmatyynyt (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-03-27 | Nauti keikkatunnelmista Aivovuodon kanssa vallitsevasta tilanteesta huolimatta. Kaksoiskappale Minä en aja / Ilmatyynyt on yhtyeen tulevalta levyltä ‘Liikkeellä’. https://www.genelec.fi/aivovuotoVideo: Atte Heinonen (http://www.atteheinonen.com)
Lxandra - Other People (live) - Genelec Music Channel Genelec Music Channel 2020-03-13 | Meet rising star Lxandra, who dropped in to perform her beautiful ballad ‘Other People’ for us. For this intimate performance she is joined by our good friend Tuomo Prättälä on keyboards, and we hope you agree that with her incredible voice and amazing songwriting skills she is destined for great things in the future. Stay tuned for Lxandra’s forthcoming album later this year, and find out more about her please visit www.lxandramusic.com
