- Source: Kun Suomi putos puusta
Kun Suomi putos puusta, (Finnish for "When Finland Fell Out Of the Tree") also known as Kun Suomi putos puusta: ääniä vapaan pudotuksen aikakaudelta, is Ismo Alanko’s debut solo album, released in 1990. Originally commissioned for Helsingin Juhlaviikot (Helsinki Festival Week), the album showcases a departure from Alanko's previous work with the band Sielun Veljet (The Soul Brothers).
Unlike the trademark material of Sielun Veljet, Kun Suomi putos puusta explores a more acoustic and minimalist production style. The album incorporates foley-style atmospheric sound effects commonly used in film production, adding a unique touch to the musical direction.
The album achieved considerable success in Finland, selling over 30,000 copies and earning a gold certification in 1999.
Track listing
All songs written by Ismo Alanko.
"Kun Suomi putos puusta" – 4:21
"Rakas, rämä elämä" – 3:06
"Työ" – 1:14
"Masentunut ameeba" – 4:57
"Valheita ja onnenpekkoja" – 4:01
"Alumiinikuu" – 3:14
"Meidän isä" – 6:40
"Hetki hautausmaalla" – 4:26
"Tuupovaara-Helsinki" – 3:40
Personnel
Ismo Alanko: vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, tools, breathing
Ahti Marja-Aho: bass, piano, violin, maracas, mandolin, harmonium, zither, backing vocals, tools
Riku Mattila: guitar, maracas, tools
Keimo Hirvonen: drums
Kari Lindstedt: cello
Mauri Pietikäinen: viola
Heikki Hämäläinen: violin
Seppo Rautasuo: violin
Jari Hongisto: trombone
Matti Riikonen: trumpet
Jouni Kannisto: saxophone
Pentti Lahti: saxophone
Jussi Harju: tuba
Raoul Björkenheim: bass drum
Susanna Tollet: vocals
Satu Kaarisola-Kulo: vocals
Nina Fågelberg: vocals
Jari Hyttinen: backing vocals
Ilkka Alanko: backing vocals
Pekka Karjalainen: effects
