Piirpauke

Label: Love Records
Country: Finland
Released: 1976
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Exploring "Piirpauke 2"

Released in November 1976, "Piirpauke 2" is the second studio album from the Finnish ensemble Piirpauke. This album continues the band's exploration of ethno-jazz and progressive folk. It is released under the Love Records label, catalog number LRLP 192. The album features a rich variety of instruments and cultural influences, showcasing the band's commitment to blending traditional sounds with modern styles.

Instrumentation and Influence

The lineup includes Sakari Kukko on soprano and tenor saxophones, bouzouki, and various flutes. Hasse Walli plays electric and acoustic guitars, and Antti Hytti contributes with electric bass, double bass, and Egyptian violin. Jukka Wasama rounds out the group on drums and percussion. The diverse instrumentation creates a vibrant soundscape. The use of traditional instruments such as the Turkish clay drums and Indian harmonium highlights the band's global approach.

Musically, "Piirpauke 2" spans a wide array of genres. It incorporates Finnish and Karelian folk songs, Greek dance rhythms, Brazilian bossa nova, and Bulgarian choral melodies. Tracks like "Laulu" and "Sirtos" exemplify this eclectic mix. The album also features a cover of Edu Lobo's "Pra Dizer Adeus," adding to its international flavor. The two-part suite "Penang" is a central piece, known for its modal improvisation and complex rhythms. This suite includes contributions from both Hytti and Kukko, highlighting the collaborative nature of the group.

Production Details

The album was recorded at Finnvox and Love Studio in Helsinki during May and September 1976. Engineers Paul Jyrälä and Måns Groundstroem were responsible for the recording. The cover artwork was created by Pekka Ojamaa, complementing the album's artistic vision. Liner notes by Peter von Bagh provide context and insight into the music, drawing on his expertise as a Finnish cinema historian.

Piirpauke's "Piirpauke 2" reflects a profound engagement with a variety of musical traditions. It highlights the band's innovative spirit and desire to explore new musical territories. This album is an important part of the Finnish progressive rock landscape from the 1970s, showcasing an impressive blend of styles and cultural influences.

The album was produced by Hasse Walli.

Tracklist

A1	Laulu Arranged By [Sov.] – KukkoDouble Bass [Bassoviulu], Violin [Egyptiläinen Viulu] – Antti HyttiHarmonium [Intialainen Harmooni] – Hasse WalliPercussion [Lyömäsoittimet] – Jukka WasamaSaxello – Sakari KukkoWritten-By [Säv.] – Trad.	1:56
A2	Sirtos Acoustic Guitar [Akustinen Kitara] – Hasse WalliArranged By [Sov.] – KukkoBouzouki [Bouzuki] – Sakari KukkoContrabass [Kontrabasso] – Antti HyttiPercussion [Lyömäsoittimet] – Jukka WasamaWritten-By [Säv.] – Trad.	3:34
A3	Fyssouni Arranged By [Sov.] – KukkoBasso Continuo [Basso Con Tinuo] – Antti HyttiElectric Guitar [Sähkökitara] – Hasse WalliPercussion [Lyömäsoittimet] – Jukka WasamaSoprano Saxophone [Sopraanosaksofoni] – Sakari KukkoWritten-By [Säv.] – Trad.	6:28
A4	Prazider Adeus (Sanon Hyvästi) Arranged By [Sov.] – HyttiArranged By [Sov.] – WalliArranged By [Sov.] – WasamaArranged By [Sov.] – KukkoBass [Basso] – Antti HyttiElectric Guitar [Sähkökitara] – Hasse WalliPercussion [Lyömäsoittimet] – Jukka WasamaTenor Saxophone [Tenorisaksofoni], Piano – Sakari KukkoWritten-By [Säv.] – Edu Lobo	5:26
A5	Agjek Bells [Afrikkalaiset Puukellot], Tambourine [Tamburiini], Darbouka [Turkkilainen Savirumpu] – Antti HyttiDarbouka [Turkkilainen Savirumpu], Tambourine [Tamburiini] – Hasse WalliGlockenspiel [Kellopeli], Bells [Japanilaiset Puukellot], Performer [Intialaiset Lampunjalat] – Jukka WasamaOvertone Flute [Norjalainen Tunturihuilu] – Sakari KukkoWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – HyttiWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – WalliWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – WasamaWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – Kukko	3:21
B1	Peäldoaivi Bells [Kiinalaiset Hääkellot], Performer [Intialaiset Lampunjalat] – Jukka WasamaGoblet Drum [Savirumpu], Tambourine [Tamburiini], Bells [Intialaiset Kellot], Maracas [Marakasit] – Hasse WalliOvertone Flute [Tunturihuilu] – Sakari KukkoViolin [Egyptiläinen Viulu] – Antti HyttiWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – HyttiWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – WalliWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – WasamaWritten-By [Säv.], Arranged By [Sov.] – Kukko	3:21
Penang
B3	Imala Maika Arranged By [Sov.] – KukkoBass [Basso] – Antti HyttiConcert Flute [Bengalin Poikkihuilu], Piano – Sakari KukkoElectric Guitar [Sähkökitara] – Hasse WalliPercussion [Lyömäsoittimet] – Jukka WasamaWritten-By [Säv.] – D. JanevWritten-By [Säv.] – K. Stefanov*	4:10