VIMMA (fin) for Eclectic OR Folk-Prog
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Topic: VIMMA (fin) for Eclectic OR Folk-Prog
Posted By: Matti
Subject: VIMMA (fin) for Eclectic OR Folk-Prog
Date Posted: March 16 2023 at 01:45
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The Finnish group Vimma - or VIMMA, as they prefer their name written in capitals (the word means rage, frenzy) -- mixes mostly ethnic music, progressive rock and spoken word; the female vocalist rather speaks than sings the Finnish lyrics filled with environmental and social criticism. They themselves call it Progressive Folk, but since the music is pretty eclectic in many ways (and the heavy use of violins resembles chamber music as well), I see also Eclectic Prog as a possible subgenre. Most of the music is composed by violinist Pessi Jouste. Electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, drums, piano, saxophone, flute and bass clarinet are present, too. The band's web page: https://www.vimmaband.com/" rel="nofollow - Band | VIMMA - Progressive Folk (vimmaband.com) The album Meri ja Avaruus (2019) is completely available in Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ncQvxwHTRrpp61idZI7MuyWKORfY-QPcE" rel="nofollow - Meri ja Avaruus - YouTube |
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Posted By: Mirakaze
Date Posted: March 20 2023 at 14:59
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Which of these two subgenre teams do you think should look at this first? ------------- https://mirasnelder.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - Freelance composer, accepting commissions | https://mirasnelder.bandcamp.com/album/altered-acuity" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp page |
Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: March 20 2023 at 23:11
Your team could start, thank you.
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Mirakaze wrote:Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: March 21 2023 at 09:43
| I'm hearing an eclectic folk-rock band, and wouldn't mind if PF took a look at them first. |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: March 21 2023 at 10:27
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Seeing as they describe themselves as progressive folk I'd start there. Sounds quite nice, I may well buy this. It's up on bandcamp too for those that prefer. https://vimma.bandcamp.com/album/meri-ja-avaruus" rel="nofollow - https://vimma.bandcamp.com/album/meri-ja-avaruus
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: March 21 2023 at 11:14
| Not to be confused with Viima (also from Finland). |
Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: March 21 2023 at 15:47
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^I also noticed that. I'm going to take them to the Dandelion Patch first and see what the team says. As always, will you be able to provide a biography if they pass, Matti? Thanks for sharing, they're an excellent find. |
Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: March 21 2023 at 23:30
| ^ Thanks Gordy. I can provide the bio. |
Posted By: Gordy
Date Posted: March 22 2023 at 18:21
I appreciate it, and I'm happy to report they're cleared at Prog Folk. |