What Ive been doing lately - Redefine by Appealing Machines Miika Mettiainen 2023-07-02 | Hello everyone!It's been a while (once again). I've been quite inactive here and the reason is I've started writing songs with lyrics and my own vocals under the name "Appealing Machines". After 15 years of instrumental music my interest has slowly shifted in this direction but that doesn't mean I won't write instrumental music anymore. It's just what feels right at the moment and I think it's an area where I can express myself in a different way. Anyways, I thought you might be interested to hear what I've been up to so I'll upload my songs here also! Thanks for your patience! MiikaYou can follow me on Spotify to hear all the songs quickly!open.spotify.com/track/3lgOl9jdlrkH3yFfBwjhSf?si=eb8af6d048a34bd4Lyrics:Redefine our past tonight and rediscoverEverything there is to find in one anotherIf we accept there's something good and something badIt's more than anything we've hadThere's nothing that can hurt you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliantThere's nothing that can break you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliantFollow me into the sun so I'm not lonelyShoot me down and heal the pain, the same old storyIf we accept there's something good and something badIt's more than anything we've hadThere's nothing that can hurt you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliantThere's nothing that can break you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliantWhen the night is falling downI wanna feel you and hold you in my armsIt's something rare that we have foundI wanna feel you, you own my heartThere's nothing that can hurt you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliantThere's nothing that can break you anymoreWhen you own your life it's brilliant
What Ive been doing lately - The Crowds by Appealing Machines Miika Mettiainen 2023-07-02 | Hello everyone!It's been a while (once again). I've been quite inactive here and the reason is I've started writing songs with lyrics and my own vocals under the name "Appealing Machines". After 15 years of instrumental music my interest has slowly shifted in this direction but that doesn't mean I won't write instrumental music anymore. It's just what feels right at the moment and I think it's an area where I can express myself in a different way. Anyways, I thought you might be interested to hear what I've been up to so I'll upload my songs here also! Thanks for your patience! MiikaYou can follow me on Spotify to hear all the songs quickly!open.spotify.com/track/0z5VeEIZEoCtbZWrAXeC4X?si=3d287f3bcf284bdbLyrics:I'm breathing in the night like it's the only one I haveI'm lost inside a moment that I'm never getting backBut I'm trying not to care about that point of view no moreLet's go anywhere with music and bright lightsI want to belong for a whileIn the crowds of the young and aliveNo, we're not the only ones, they are all the sameStrangers to each other, going all the wayI need a getaway from this confusion in my mindThat keeps me up all night and feeling like I'm left behindAnd missing out on something I can't even quite explainLet's go anywhere with music and bright lightsI want to belong for a whileIn the crowds of the young and aliveNo, we're not the only ones, they are all the sameStrangers to each other, going all the wayI want to go far anywhereI want to belong for a whileIn the crowds of the young and aliveNo, we're not the only ones, they are all the sameStrangers to each other, going all the way
Friday Night Vibes (Piano Improvisation) - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2022-09-09 | Hi, here's a quick little piano improvisation for the weekend,I usually don't record or release any of these little private piano moments but I thought maybe it's something people would find interesting.Also, all of my old songs can now finally be found on Spotify and other streaming services! (it only took about 10 years)
Lost in Park H - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2021-04-23 | This is a song I made last year after rewatching the film "Lost in Translation". The film has a certain atmosphere and quality that spoke to me and this song was an effort to quickly capture some of those feelings with improvisation. I kind of forgot about it and wasn't planning on releasing it or anything but I figured why not. Soon on Spotify etc.
The Remains of the Day - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2020-07-03 | It's been a while but I've got a new piano song ready. Last time with Midnight in Helsinki I planned everything beforehand and practiced before recording but this time I wanted to test my improvisation skills and see where they leads me. I started with a basic theme and then began building on it without planning too much in advance, playing everything several times and then listening back to what I had just played. This method was quick and effective and it became one of my favorites!Available on Spotify and other streaming platforms.I also have another song ready that I made one night after re-watching Lost in Translation and then completely forgot about it, I'll be uploading it soon also!Miika
Midnight in Helsinki - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2019-04-23 | Hi,I've got a new piano piece ready for you and to accompany it, I edited a music video using footage I found in the YLE archives, showing people and events happening in the city of Helsinki from the early 1900's to around 1950's. I really like these kind of historical videos so I couldn't help myself. I hope you like it!
Glacier - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2018-09-30 | I've got a new song after a while, Glacier (with some views from last February)
The Air Around You - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2017-03-04 | It's been 10 years since I uploaded my first video to YouTube so I wanted looked back at everything I'd ever done and for me, this was one of the songs that stood out:youtube.com/watch?v=JdZLluivmU0I remember writing that was so fun and easy and I loved how that style left so much room for improvisation that I wanted to do something like it again. I hope you like it!
Taken By The Blue Night - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2016-11-03 | Recently I watched "Stranger Things" and was instantly inspired by the music. So here's a synthwave -style piece inspired by the atmosphere and feeling of "Stranger Things". I hope you like it!
Silent Stories - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2015-06-25 | The other night when I couldn't sleep I went back to doing some solo piano music after a long time. It became really calm, almost minimal.
Last Day - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2012-07-08 | Hello, A new piano piece again, also, Finland has mandatory military service for all men so I probably won't be posting so frequently now!
Martins Song - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2012-03-27 | It's been a long time since I last uploaded anything. This is a very special song, dedicated to the memory of my oldest friend.
Inspiration - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2011-10-30 | Here's my new piano piece, I hope you like it!
The Legend - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2011-04-09 | Be ready for the flute solo near the end......and thanks to everyone who's been listening to my music, now I have almost 4 million total views on YouTube!
City Lights - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2011-04-09 | Maybe somehow inspired by 1970's movie soundtracks.
MATADOR - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2011-02-03 | A new song I made today with electrified synthesizers and lots of delays. I hope you like it!
Playful Piano Tune - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-11-20 | I've been posting songs to YouTube for over 2 years now so here's a piano-only song, something I haven't done for a long time.
Midnight Train - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-10-09 | Inspired by Chris Rea and Dire Straits
Glam 77 - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-09-11 | Inspired by the early albums of one of my favourite bands, Queen.
Far Away - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-08-27 | A short melody I wrote today. I hope you like it!
Dark Blues Classic Rock Backing Track in C#m for Guitar Miika Mettiainen 2010-08-14 | A new backing track. This one is a little different!
Phoenix - Theme Miika Mettiainen 2010-07-30 | This is a theme song I wrote for the Phoenix Factor charity event that took place a few months ago and I thought I should share it with you now.http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/southeastwales/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_8547000/8547418.stm
The Roof - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-06-28 | Short, simple piano piece with a few repetitive themes. I took the photo on June 22, 11 P.M. on our roof
Fight the Wind - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-05-07 | Inspired by the great movie Shutter Island and its soundtrack
Adagio for Strings and Bass - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-04-26 | Inspired by Samuel Barber
Open Road - 70s Piano Rock Miika Mettiainen 2010-04-11 | This is another quick "outburst" song, without a structure. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run album, which I've been listening to recently.
Relaxing Happy Piano Music - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-02-19 | At first I was going to make a new sad piano piece but then this song kind of evolved after I started improvising and the tempo changed and it turned quite happy.
Summer Waltz - Miika Mettiainen Miika Mettiainen 2010-01-29 | It's freezing outside right now so I wanted to make a waltz song to remind me of summer.
My Best 80s Power Ballad Backing Track in Cm Miika Mettiainen 2010-01-09 | I finally made a new 80's backing track. I think it's better than the last two. This one's in C-minor.Here's my newest dark blues rock backing track:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B61bYeIxzDI
