Helposti palavaa by Aili Ikonen
An album of organic pop music with jazz spices. The album deals with the perception of one's own place in this time, in different roles – as a person, as a woman, as part of society and a larger continuum. The name "Helposti palavaa" refers, on the one hand, to the blink-of-an brevity of life and, on the other hand, to reflections on one's own limits; To what extent should you stretch your limits and how do you live your own life with a bright flame without burning out?
Tracklist
| 1. | Alku | 2:30 |
| 2. | Juosta (feat. Seela Sella) | 4:04 |
| 3. | Hehku | 5:35 |
| 4. | Pariisi (Laulu isoäidille) | 3:27 |
| 5. | Häälaulu | 5:35 |
| 6. | Miehen kylkiluu | 3:23 |
| 7. | Perhonen | 4:19 |
| 8. | Kauniisti kadoksissa | 3:45 |
| 9. | Peilikuva | 3:18 |
| 10. | Tunteet | 3:05 |
Credits
Compositions and lyrics by Aili Ikonen, except (2, 5) säv. Aili Ikonen and Mikko Pellinen, san. Aili Ikonen. Arrangements by Mikko Pellinen.
Aili Ikonen – vocals, violin (5, 7)
Janne Toivonen – trumpet, flugelhorn
William Suvanne – saxophones
Tuomas J. Turunen – piano
Mikko Pellinen – double bass, organ (5), harmonium (5, 7), ukulele bass (6), percussion (6)
Mikko Arlin – drums, percussion
Seela Sella – spoken word (2)
Tuuli Ikonen – vocals (2, 5)
Heini Ikonen – vocals (2, 5)
Jussi Chydenius – vocals (5)
Salla Hakkola – harp (1, 5, 9, 10)
Recording, mixing and programming - Joonas Saikkonen
Producers - Aili Ikonen and Mikko Pellinen
Assistant producer - Joonas Saikkonen
Mastering - Jarno Alho / Alho Audio Mastering
Photos - Heli Blåfield
Album covers - Sanna Turunen
Layout - Annette Tamminen
Make-up and hair - Riia Koivisto
License
All rights reserved.
Singer, composer and lyricist Aili Ikonen is one of the most in-demand jazz vocalists in Finland, praised for her sensitive yet strong interpretation, wide vocal range and thoroughly flawless scat technique. Her fourth solo album Helposti palavaa was released February 10th 2023.