Various - Musiikki Meitä Yhdistää

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Review by Jason Thomas

Musiikki Meitä Yhdistää: A Blast from Finland's Past That’ll Make You Go “Huh?” Let’s talk about Musiikki Meitä Yhdistää, a quirky little gem from 1983 that screams “Finland” louder than someone shouting “sauna!” in your ear. This album is like a musical potluck where everyone brought something different to the table—Children’s tunes, Folk vibes, World beats, and even a dash of Country twang. It’s as if they couldn’t decide what kind of party they were throwing, so they threw all of them at once. And honestly? It works. Sort of. First off, can we just admire the sheer chaos of this credits list? There are more names here than ingredients in a complicated stew. You’ve got Hilkka Auho doing everything but washing the dishes (she arranged tracks, conducted stuff, AND designed the cover), Leena Nurmi popping up on half the songs like she owns the place, and Juhani Salmela manning the recording booth like it’s his personal spaceship. The whole thing feels delightfully homemade—as though a bunch of friends decided to make an album over coffee and pulla one chilly Finnish afternoon. Now let’s dive into two standout tracks because, trust me, you don’t want to hear me ramble about every single one unless you suddenly develop Stockholm Syndrome for folk music. Track 1: Jo Karjalan Kunnailla This track kicks things off with a bang—or rather, a gentle strumming of nostalgic strings. It’s classic Finnish folk wrapped in a warm blanket of nostalgia. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re frolicking through Karelia without actually leaving your couch, this is your jam. The melody sticks to you like lingonberry jam on rye bread—it’s simple, sweet, and somehow comforting. Plus, there’s something oddly charming about how earnestly patriotic it feels. Like, sure, not everyone listening will understand the lyrics, but who cares when it sounds like national pride distilled into three minutes? Track 7: The Teddy Bears Pic-Nic Okay, now THIS is where things get weird—and I mean that in the best way possible. Who knew teddy bears could have such sophisticated picnics? This song sounds like what would happen if Mary Poppins crashed a Finnish kindergarten class. It’s playful, bouncy, and utterly bonkers in the most delightful way. Imagine sipping hot chocolate while watching CGI-animated stuffed animals waltz around a meadow. Yeah, it’s that level of wholesome absurdity. I found myself humming it for days afterward, which either means it’s insanely catchy or my brain has been hacked by sugar-crazed animatronics. --- So, what’s the verdict? Musiikki Meitä Yhdistää isn’t perfect—it’s messy, unpolished, and occasionally baffling—but maybe that’s why I love it. It’s less of an album and more of a time capsule, capturing a moment in Finnish history when people weren’t afraid to mix genres and throw caution to the wind. Listening to it feels like flipping through an old photo album filled with sepia-toned memories and awkward family poses. And hey, if nothing else, it proves one thing: back in 1983, Finland had zero chill. Zero. Chills. Final thought: If someone told me this album was secretly created by aliens trying to understand human emotions, I wouldn’t bat an eyelid. Four out of five saunas!

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tanssi Kautta Aikojen11:13
Jumala Loi1:17
Mä Mistä Löytäisin Sen Laulun2:37
Rain Rain Rain1:29
Inkkarit0:38
Vain Pieni Kansanlaulu1:19
The Teddy Bears Pic-Nic1:24
Suomalaisia Sävelmiä6:42
Texasin Keltaruusu0:56
Jo Karjalan Kunnailla1:14
Vauvalaulu1:14
Jerusalem3:57
Taavetti1:12
Laula Kanssain2:34
Kasakkapartio - Unohtumton Ilta - Huopikkaat2:56
En Päivääkään Vaihtaisi Pois2:24
Mozartin Kehtolaulu1:43
Vihreät Niityt2:37

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Catalog Numbers

PKLP-01

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByRiihimäen Äänitetuotanto Oy
Printed ByOffset Oy

Credits

RoleCredit
Accompanied ByE-S Helismaa (tracks: B6), Leena Nurmi (tracks: A1, A7, A11), Tuire Jäntti (tracks: B4, B5)
Arranged ByAhti Soranne (tracks: A3), Aimo Airio (tracks: A5), Helinä Rinne (tracks: B2), Hilkka Auho (tracks: A1, A7, ), Leena Nurmi (tracks: A1, A2, A7, A9, ), Reima Airio (tracks: A6), Reino Vuorinen (tracks: B3), T. Kärki (tracks: A11, A12)
ConductorHilkka Auho (tracks: A1, A7, A11, ), Tuija Grund (tracks: B4, B5)
CoverHilkka Auho, Leena Nurmi
Photography ByHarri Jokinen, Petri Valoaho, Rauno Granholm
ProducerVarsinais-Suomen Erityishuoltopiiri
Recorded ByJuhani Salmela

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: TEOSTO
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): KPLP 01 A FX
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): KPLP 01 B FX

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the Finnish album *Musiikki Meitä Yhdistää* (Music Unites Us) is a hidden gem from 1983? It’s a mix of children’s tunes, folk, and world music, featuring a bunch of talented artists like Leena Nurmi and E-S Helismaa. The album was put together by Varsinais-Suomen Erityishuoltopiiri, an organization focused on special care, which makes it even more special—it wasn’t just about making music but also about bringing people together through melodies. Tracks like "Jerusalem" and "Texasin Keltaruusu" show off its eclectic vibe, while the photography credits to Harri Jokinen and others give it that authentic 80s Finnish charm.