The show has kicked off. Well, show? It's like in the good old days. Simply stage in Finlandia Hall and after a very short introduction we are off to Kaija Koo's videoclip where she tells about the song Kaunis, rietas, onnellinen and soon she's on stage giving an energetic performance. The song is already a big radiohit and her compilation double album is #3 in the charts this week. She has also a big fanbase so she is a sure contender for the victory.She is followed by another megastar, Juha Tapio. He released his new album recently and it went to #1 at release and is at #4 this week after selling already double platinum. His Sitkeä sydän is also a radio hit and he gives a very solid performance. A real contender.
After him two previous Syksyn Sävel hitmakers Matti Esko and Kake Randelin are interviewed. They are answering the cals for donations. As we know every vote donates money for cancer research and cure.
Next on stage is Kristiina Brask with her F32. The song is a nice pop song and two violinists on stage give a nice touch to the performance, She came to the scene from Idols some years ago.
Kari Vepsä, a Syksyn Sävel 1996 winner is telling about his fight against prostate cancer.
After this rather touching interlude it's back to music and next is Tommi Läntinen. He has been around for 30 years, even participated in Euroviisut and performs Kaksi sanaa. It's a typical rock ballad. Also he has recently released an album that is yet to enter the Top-40....
Off to a break we go but after that from a veteran to a youngster, only 12-year-old rapper Puhuva Kone (Talking Machine) who will release his second album shortly. He writes all his lyrics (or should I say rapping?) himself and I must give him credit, the lyrics are much better than for example ... err... Läntinen's box of clichèes.... His song is Hyvä kiertää. And actually it's pretty good and catchy. Could this be the surprise winner following the footsteps of 12-year-old Jonna who won the contest back in 1983? With him on stage Finnish rap's superstar Elastinen who is behind the musical part of the song.
Next we have on screen Marita Taavitsainen, Tango Queen 1995 and Syksyn Sävel 1998 winner. And yes she did also Euroviisut. And we chat also with double winner Rainer Friman (1990, 1992).
In contest we have next jazz singer Emma Salokoski with her Kuiva maa. This piano driven ballad is pretty indeed. Pretty but not instant enough perhaps? It's off her album released this fall. Her addition to the line up fills nicely the artsy part, always present in Syksyn Sävel final. Just think about Anki, Irina Milan and Ritva Oksanen those old days... At this point it is worth mentioning Samuli Edelmann and Johanna Kurkela were invited to take part in the original line up but in the end declined the offer. Shame.
But next is Mikki Kauste of Egotrippi fame. His Tie is his first solo effort but he says the band is not fallen apart, he just had songs that didn't fit their repertoire and so he did a solo album due to be released shortly. Indeed the song is way poppier than most Egotrippi songs. Quite catchy, radio friendly. And solo he goes being alone on stage despite rather heavy backing vocals coming from nowhere.... not the best looking solution on a live TV-show.
Suvi Isotalo takes the stage after break with her Kaikki sanat. She must the most unknown singer tonight but has gained a lot of popularity amongst the Eurovision fan. A Heli Kajo in the making? Her song is original yet catchy. She sits by her grand piano and gives a somewhat dramatic performance. Not bad at all. Very Finnish somehow. If this was Eurovision this would be a fan favourite for sure!
Ooh, next we have a short interview with Lea Laven, the only female double winner (1979, 1999). This blogger misses her but looks like she's just about retired from singing :-( And from that we go for an insert about a 3-year-old girl with cancer.... Sad. The presenter of the show is btw Mikko Alatalo, winner of 1978, 1980,1981, 1986 and today a MP.
The latest Idols winner Martti Saarinen is next on stage with Laula minulle. He surely needs a boost for his debut album sales that have been close to zero so far. No doubt he has a good voice and this song is beautiful for a piano sucker like this blogger. But maybe something is missing after all. Like in his career that seems unable to take off as a career of an Idols winner should... His performance is a good and solid one, like most everyone tonight. There seems to be no competition feeling in the air, more like a charity concert.
Another break and then Janne Raappana makes his solo debut in Syksyn Sävel as he did already 2000 with his ex-band Taikakuu. One of the favourites by this blogger this flute driven ballad Turhaa ja tärkeää with important text. Raappana is a charismatic singer and despite several radiohits still hasn't quite made it to the main league. But why is he wearing a heavy scarf around his neck making him look like he just walked in from the outside?
Back to reality. Every third Finn will have some form of cancer. Every day 100 Finns are diagnosed with cancer and each and everyone has the same life stopping moment when life changes for good. And not only them but their families and loved ones, too. And this blogger has had such a moment.
Second to last is Stina Girs. She was dropped out from the last Idols way too soon and it could have been the biggest mistake televoters ever did in Idols. She is ready to release her debut album after she secured a record deal instead of the runner up for example. Anna mun mennä is a catchy pop song. Maybe not very original or round breaking but ok. Stina's got personality, look and voice. I just hope the material she has recorded is at the same level...
The voting started on-line three weeks ago and therefor the voting tonight end shortly after the last act has performed andit is none other than Jari Sillanpää. Interestingly enough he has stated in most interviews about Syksyn Sävel that he really wants to win Eurovision. I hope he knows this is not Euroviisut! He has just released a new album including also this dull and bland old fashioned song En se olla saa. If he wins, nothing has changed in Syksyn Sävel and this could have been the winner of Syksyn Sävel 2002 that never was.
After recap we have Erkki Liikanen in interview. He won twice (1975, 1976) and came 2nd four times! And then Saku Koivu, a Finnish NHL ice-hockey hero is interviewed about his cancer. He survived and was back in ice ring 7 months after diagnosis despite heavy treatment and agressive kind of cancer.
Over 200.000 euros were collected and the winner is..... Jari Sillanpää! With over 42% votes.... Oh dear...
Suvi Isotalo takes the stage after break with her Kaikki sanat. She must the most unknown singer tonight but has gained a lot of popularity amongst the Eurovision fan. A Heli Kajo in the making? Her song is original yet catchy. She sits by her grand piano and gives a somewhat dramatic performance. Not bad at all. Very Finnish somehow. If this was Eurovision this would be a fan favourite for sure!
Ooh, next we have a short interview with Lea Laven, the only female double winner (1979, 1999). This blogger misses her but looks like she's just about retired from singing :-( And from that we go for an insert about a 3-year-old girl with cancer.... Sad. The presenter of the show is btw Mikko Alatalo, winner of 1978, 1980,1981, 1986 and today a MP.
The latest Idols winner Martti Saarinen is next on stage with Laula minulle. He surely needs a boost for his debut album sales that have been close to zero so far. No doubt he has a good voice and this song is beautiful for a piano sucker like this blogger. But maybe something is missing after all. Like in his career that seems unable to take off as a career of an Idols winner should... His performance is a good and solid one, like most everyone tonight. There seems to be no competition feeling in the air, more like a charity concert.
Another break and then Janne Raappana makes his solo debut in Syksyn Sävel as he did already 2000 with his ex-band Taikakuu. One of the favourites by this blogger this flute driven ballad Turhaa ja tärkeää with important text. Raappana is a charismatic singer and despite several radiohits still hasn't quite made it to the main league. But why is he wearing a heavy scarf around his neck making him look like he just walked in from the outside?
Back to reality. Every third Finn will have some form of cancer. Every day 100 Finns are diagnosed with cancer and each and everyone has the same life stopping moment when life changes for good. And not only them but their families and loved ones, too. And this blogger has had such a moment.
Second to last is Stina Girs. She was dropped out from the last Idols way too soon and it could have been the biggest mistake televoters ever did in Idols. She is ready to release her debut album after she secured a record deal instead of the runner up for example. Anna mun mennä is a catchy pop song. Maybe not very original or round breaking but ok. Stina's got personality, look and voice. I just hope the material she has recorded is at the same level...
The voting started on-line three weeks ago and therefor the voting tonight end shortly after the last act has performed andit is none other than Jari Sillanpää. Interestingly enough he has stated in most interviews about Syksyn Sävel that he really wants to win Eurovision. I hope he knows this is not Euroviisut! He has just released a new album including also this dull and bland old fashioned song En se olla saa. If he wins, nothing has changed in Syksyn Sävel and this could have been the winner of Syksyn Sävel 2002 that never was.
After recap we have Erkki Liikanen in interview. He won twice (1975, 1976) and came 2nd four times! And then Saku Koivu, a Finnish NHL ice-hockey hero is interviewed about his cancer. He survived and was back in ice ring 7 months after diagnosis despite heavy treatment and agressive kind of cancer.
Over 200.000 euros were collected and the winner is..... Jari Sillanpää! With over 42% votes.... Oh dear...
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