Lastenkerääjä by Akkajee
From the rotten roots of folklore
Presumably the world’s only duo to bring together the nyckelharpa, the viola and vocals has extended its instrumental repertoire with a whole load of junk in the form of self-made “instruments”. The musical potion that has been simmering for seven magical years immerses its listeners in Finnish folktales as well as transcendental string noise.
The thematic album, aptly named Child Collector in Finnish, is centred on the mind of a child. The difference between what is real and what is imagined is fickle in the impulsive actions and experiences of the young. Beliefs, memories and fears together with child’s play and magical practices all blend in through capricious and whimsical ways as the imagination races to the unknown.
Tracklist
| 1. | Lastenkerääjä | 5:08 |
| 2. | Yönitkettäjä | 8:28 |
| 3. | Orpopojan valssi | 6:54 |
| 4. | Hys hys hymylään | 6:30 |
| 5. | Äidin itku | 6:44 |
| 6. | Syntymä | 7:41 |
Credits
Akkajee:
Meriheini Luoto: nyckelharpa, vocals etc.
Iida Savolainen: viola, vocals etc.
Produced by Selma Savolainen, Joonas Saikkonen & Akkajee
Recorded by Joonas Saikkonen, Lammaskallion Audio, 2/2020
Additional recordings and editing by Akkajee, Studio Vainiolla & the Sauna of Isokaari Commune
Mixed by Joonas Saikkonen, Ambience Studios
Mastered by Jarno Alho / Alho Audio Mastering
Cover Art by Tekla Vály, Tereza Holubová & Linda Kokkonen / Valreza Collective
© & Ⓟ Akkajee, 2021
License
All rights reserved.
Akkajee is a band of two akkas* creating string noise on the rotten roots of Finnish folk tradition. Akkajee’s layered aesthetics will invite you to the world of frozen lakes, haunting nightmares and transcendental visions.
Iida Savolainen: viola, vocals etc.
Meriheini Luoto: nyckelharpa, vocals etc.
*Akka. A headstrong woman with a decisive attitude and a sharp tongue. (Finnish)