Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat

Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat

Finnish band with cute name Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat was formed in 1992. The musicians wanted the band to be unique, with original sound, tough riffs, uncommon harmonies and arrangements and with the vocal that could be recognized from the first notes. Well, the guys succeeded. Nowadays Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat is one of the most stylish Finnish freaks. Loads of humour, metal sound and maximum of eccentricity make the band interesting and attractive.

The first album "Kaukana Puhelimista" was released in 1996 by their own label called Blomster Records. In 1997 EP "Iskelma" was also released there. "Kaukana Puhelimista" was being recorded from 1992 till 1996. Debut long-play sounded quite light, but got positive reviews. "Iskelmä" sounded much tighter and metal. Five melodic songs seemed to make up a real concept, and the feedback was really enthusiastic. Weekly Rumba called the EP one of the best singles, and Soundi called "Iskelmä" one of the most interesting indie-project of 1997.

In 1998 Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat signed a deal with Megamania, soon their first "official" single "Ovisilma" ("Spy Hole") was released. This single presented album "Kaakao" ("Cocoa"). In a couple of months they released another single - "Buster Keaton", and re-released "Iskelmä" EP.

Finnish critics got "Kaakao" as warm as they could. The album was acute, energetic and hyperaggressive, but the music was still melodic and beautiful. As a result of that success, Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat got their first Finnish tour together with Klaani and Daddy Hoower Show. Since then Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat's booking-agency is Nem-Booking.

In 2000 album "Aari" ("Edge") was released. Uncommon design and music, so much loved by public, was a good calculation – the album was a success. Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat was so popular in Finland that the band performed before the fests, during the fests and also after the fests. By the way, during the autumn tour Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat played songs only from "Aari", in the same order as they were on the album. Nation-wide cable channel MoonTV showed a programme about the tour. Besides, "Aari" was the first album in MKKK's career which was worth filming the videos, actually three videos to: "Rinta" and "Valaiden laulu" (directed by Tuukka Temonen) and "The Best of Mozart" (directed by Jari Lahteinen).

One year later, in October 2001, Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat released their fourth album "Rautaneito" ("Iron Lady"). This long-play got success not only from the fans and critics, but also commercial – it was 38th in charts. The first single from the album included songs "Romanssi", "Taivaanvuohi" and "Kun lapset aamulla heräsivat" (the last one isn't on the album). "Romanssi" video was shot by Jari Lahteinen. The next video – for "Rocktähti" was made by Tuukka Temonen again.

In the beginning of 2003 Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat returned to life with new album "Metallisydan" ("Metal Heart"). The single "Arpi" got 14th place in charts. The video was shot straight away, of course. Again by Jari Lahteinen.

The last up to date release from Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat is the single including five covers for the songs of Finnish legendary band Musta paraati who seemed to be the first Finnish punks, the first Finnish goths and so on. EP is called "Musta paraati" ("Black Parade"). It was out in the beginning of 2004 and went to the third position in national charts. After that Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat got an invitation to Ruma-klubi, and this show was broadcasted on TV2.

The lineup:

V.V.V - bass
Herra Ylppö - vocals
Häiriö - guitar
J. Savolainen - drums
V.V.V
Herra Ylppö
Häiriö
J. Savolainen

Discography:

Sodankylä

 

Sodankylä [2004]

01. Avaus
02. Pohjola
03. Kyynel
04. Sodankylä
05. Pää
06. Kello 18.00
07. Sarvia ja hampaita
08. Pakko
09. Katala kamara
10. Turpaan vaan
11. Aaverakastajat

 

Musta paraati

 

Musta paraati [2004]

01. Romanssi
02. Muukalainen
03. Peilitalo
04. Ajatus
05. Metalliset kasvot

 

Metallisydän

 

Metallisydän [2003]

01. Iso mies pohjoisesta
02. Metallisydän
03. Ritarisydän
04. Liskokuninkaan poika
05. Rocktähti muistelee
06. Elena leeve
07. Lady day on kuollut
08. Arpi
09. Raskaat linnut
10. Jonnat tulevat
11. Katutyttöjen laulu
12. Satulaulu

 

Rautaneito

 

Rautaneito [2001]

01. Rocktähti
02. Kevytmelankolia
03. Pasi sanoo
04. Romanssi *
05. Jokainen lause jääke
06. Karl benz
07. Haavat
08. Kielto
09. Bloody Valentine
10. Taivaanvuohi
11. Tulva
12. Minä rakastan sinua

 

Ääri

 

Ääri [2000]

01. Valaiden laulu *
02. Eetteripyörretango
03. Rinta
04. Hyvästi paha
05. Very important person
06. Salassa kuin murhat
07. Poikaystävä
08. Railo
09. The best of Mozart
10. Pulp
11. Moka
12. 

 

Kakkao

 

Kakkao [1998]

01. Korni
02. Kaukana puhelimista
03. Homma
04. Buster keaton
05. Ovisilmä
06. Brando
07. Saksalaista musiikkia
08. Raasto
09. Jätti-heidi
10. Laivat
11. Hullu huutaja
12. Kierros

 

Iskelmä

 

Iskelmä [1997]

01. Iskelmä
02. Jäkätijäk
03. Hyvää huomenta Herra Perkele *
04. Korppi
05. Kolmijalkaisuuden ongelma

 

Kaukana puhelimista

Kaukana puhelimista [1996]

01. Hyvä hiljaisuus
02. Valmiina vanhuuteen
03. Paskan ote
04. Se oli aamulla
05. Vikaa odotellessa
06. Satuja voi uskoa joo
07. 10 000 buddhaa
08. Kun lapset aamulla heräsivät
09. Swamp
10. Tämän päivän saldo
11. Olen enemmän
12. Sauna


*
mp3-files can never replace quality of real CD, they just introduce the band to the audience

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The pics of Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat:
Promo 2000
Promo 2001
Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat @ Tuska 2002
Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat @ Semifinal, Helsinki 23.07.2004
Maj Karman Kauniit Kuvat @ Tavastia, Helsinki 29.10.2004

last update: 7.11.2004



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