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KALEVALA

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Kalevala biography
KALEVALA was formed in 1969 by Juha Salonen (bass), Remu Aaltonen (drums/vocals) and Albert J�rvinen (guitar). Their first name was VIETNAM, but they had to change it in order to get concerts. This first line-up played straightforward rock'n'roll, and they were a popular live act in Finland. There were no studio recordings from this line-up, but the Finnish broadcasting company recorded their performance from 1970 "Ruisrock" festival. After this the line-up changed. Remu founded HURRIGANES, which Albert also joined later.

Now KALEVALA's musical direction was changed to more progressive direction. The new musicians on their second line-up were Markku Luukkanen on drums, Matti Kurkinen on Guitar and Harri Saksala doing singing. They recorded one album, "People No Names" (1972) which was released by Finnlevy. They had some guest musicians helping on doing it: pianist Olli Ahvenlahti, Raimo Wallen playing flute and on acoustic guitar Ile Kallio, who was playing on HURRIGANES during that time. The result was quite unique, you can form your own opinion of it by listening the sample mp3 presented on this page.

The band was very unstable, as they had again changes in their line-up. Now they had Zape "Limousine" Lepp�nen on vocals, who has worked with many respected Finnish artists. The band recorded an album "Boogie Jungle" (1975), which is again more basic rock music. They had Jim Pembroke doing their lyrics plus backing vocals, and Jukka Gustavson playing keyboards on one track. Shortly after this band faced a sudden catastrophy, as Matti Kurkinen got in to a fatal car accident. Their name was defined as KALEVALA ORCHESTRA for their next album "Abraham's Blue Refrain" (1977). After this they toured Europe with ANGE, but they faced financial problems, and the musicians disbanded KALEVALA went to different directions.

Some members of the band rejoined in studio 1995, but they couldn't get a record deal. These new tracks are available on "Anthology" (2004), which has some live recordings and before unreleased material on it.

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Uuno Klami - All'ouverture-Sea Pictures-Kalevala Suite CD Finlandia	US $15.99	19h 46m
Kalevala Suite/Sea Pictures/+ - Symphony Orc Iceland New & Sealed CD	US $16.49	1 day
CLASSICAL ANGEL SEALED LP~SIBELIUS~4 LEGENDS KALEVALA~E ORMANDY	US $14.99	2 days
JEAN SIBELIUS 4 legends from the kalevala op 22 LP 4 track with insert by buffal	US $16.26	3 days
EMI C069 3468 Sibelius Kalevala Legends ORMANDY 1974 NM LP France	US $8.00	4 days
NATURAL SPIRIT - Sita Rosa (CD 2008) Folk Pagan Metal ARKONA KALEVALA ALKONOST	US $14.99	4 days
Kalevala: Dream of the Salmon Maiden .. Ruth Mackenzie .. Omnium	US $13.98	8 days
KARELIAN FOLK MUSIC - FROM THE LAND OF THE KALEVALA * - NEW CD	US $14.85	8 days
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Sibelius, Four Legends from the "Kalevala", MFSL, Original Master Recording, New	US $39.00	12 days
RYAN (Rus) - Heritage 2010 DIGIPACK TEMNOZOR ARKONA KALEVALA SVARGA	US $10.00	13 days
NEVID (Rus) - Agartha 2012 DIGIPACK TEMNOZOR ARKONA KALEVALA SVARGA	US $10.00	13 days
KALEVALA (Rus) - Autumn in Folk Style 2012 DIGIPACK TEMNOZOR ARKONA NEVID	US $10.00	13 days
KALEVALA (Rus) - Luna i grosh - 2013 DIGIBOOK TEMNOZOR ARKONA NEVID	US $13.50	13 days
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THE KALEVALA - NEW CD	US $44.92	15 days
MFSL Sibelius Legends Kalevala Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy NEW 1-523	US $39.95	15 days
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KALEVALA-PEOPLE NO NAMES/BOOGIE JUNGLE-CD(1972/1975)	US $24.99	28 days

People No Name/Boogie Jungle Import 2000	Audio CD	$29.99 (used)
Finnish Progressive Rock Epic Import Musea Records France 2008	Audio CD	$60.70
Finnish Progressive Rock Epic Box set · Import Musea Records France 2006	Audio CD	$34.99 (used)

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KALEVALA Albums (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

3.98 | 25 ratings

People No Names
1972

2.48 | 15 ratings

Boogie Jungle
1975

4.00 | 3 ratings

Abraham's Blue Refrain
1977

KALEVALA Live Albums (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

1.27 | 3 ratings

Live in Finland & Europe 1970-1977
2004

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KALEVALA Boxset & Compilations (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

4.67 | 3 ratings

*Anthology
2004

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Studio Album, 1975
2.48 | 15 ratings
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Boogie Jungle
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Review by nikow

Boogie Jungle was released three years after the very proggy debut People No Names, and like the title says, is funky boogie rock. The band saw some big changes in the three years between the albums: Lido Salonen changed from bass to guitar, Ari Vaahtera took the bass duties, Zape Lepp�nen & Beaver Aitto-Oja came in (vocals and drums, respectively). Only the lead guitarist Matti Kurkinen kept his role.

In fact, there are only traces of prog left, but the music is in general of very high quality. It's a pleasant and very enjoyable album if you are into the funkier side of rock. Matti Kurkinen was a very capable guitarist, and it's tragic that he passed away soon after this album was made. Salonen on second guitar fulfills his duties and brings some beef to the sound. The rhythm section is tight, and even if Lepp�nen is a bit generic in the vocals, he has a pleasant voice. The star of the album is really Matti Kurkinen, this is a guitar album.

3 stars, it is a very good album, but in no way essential. Better than the debut, and one that will stay on my playlist for a long time.

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Live in Finland & Europe 1970-1977 by KALEVALA album cover

Live, 2004
1.27 | 3 ratings
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Live in Finland & Europe 1970-1977
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Review by Eetu Pellonp��
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Now this would be a great record - If it would containg the music it's cover texts promise! This was supposed to be a complimentary disc for the "Anthology" released by Shroom productions, but evidently the guys at the label ate too much shrooms, and instead of the intended live tracks + interviews, we get a separate exact copy of the 1st CD of the "Anthology" 2CD box. I suggest that release for those interested of this obscure band, but this fake record is best left unnoted, unless all copies are not corrupt as the one I had.

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Studio Album, 1975
2.48 | 15 ratings
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Boogie Jungle
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Review by progressive

Disappointment for me, too. "If We Found The Time" is nice blues rock / folk ballad, but I think there's only three 2-star-songs; "Boogie", "Snow Bill" and "Capseller", all being brisk rock 'n' roll, prog related. Jungle could get 3 stars, though it is also irritating occasionally with its melodies. It has still nice psychedelic instrumental parts, for example some reminding Man. This album is more western (usa) folk oriented, which I don't like. Maybe for festival audience.

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Studio Album, 1975
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Boogie Jungle
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Review by Deepslumber

What a dissapointment after the first lp! 3 yeras after the first one is being released on this album is nothing in common with prog. There are only two good tracks here. Jungle (the only number that is related to prog) and If we find the time (a nice ballad). I haven't found anything else good on this record. Sorry, but only two stars.

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Studio Album, 1972
3.98 | 25 ratings
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People No Names
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Review by Deepslumber

Pretty cool record from Finland. This very short lp (only 38 minutes) is a great prog album. The band has not so bad sound, and the lead vocalist is trying to the the most power of his voice. The tracks are wierd. One sounds like prog, one like jazz, one like hard rock. But it's good, they were trying to find their style. My favourite are the first two tracks from the record. Title track and Waves. A very underground position. Not Essential but Excellent.

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Studio Album, 1972
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People No Names
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Review by DeanSheep

I randomly came across Kalevala whilst surfing the site and I am ever so glad I did; I was captivated by Harri Saksala's voice on People No Names and both the excellent guitar work and perfect piano throughout, especially in Where I'm From and My Friend. In The Net reminds me of Voodoo Child by Hendrix and features a blasting harmonica. The suprise here has to be Tamed Indians; it sounds nothing like the rest of the album, being lead by a fast tempoed and very catchy accordion with a backing guitar. The highlight of the album and possibly my music collection. There is simply nothing else I have heard which sounds remotely similar.

The album relaxes you, has you scrutinising every note and amazes you throughout. I do not think that it is a masterpiece work of music, but it is most definitely worth a look if you agree to the taster MP3.

I picked up this and Boogie Jungle together as the aforementioned double-album on eBay for under �6.00 - easily the best money I've spent on anything.

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