PERTTI GRÖNHOLM
1. Erkki Kurenniemi, “Sähkösoittimen ääniä #1”
From: Äänityksiä / Recordings 1963–1973, LXCD 637, 2002, CD.
Erkki Kurenniemi: Electronic instruments.
Sähkösoittimen ääniä #1 belongs to the series of experimental pieces recorded by Erkki Kurenniemi in late 1960s and early 1970s. In the 1990s, despite the poor availability of his released recordings, Kurenniemi’s music became an important source of inspiration for some Finnish electronic and experimental artists, especially such figures as Mika Vainio and Ilpo Väisänen.
2. B-Rock, “My Mind is Goin’”
From: My Mind Is Goin’, DBR-1001, 1990, 12”, Single Sided, White Label.
B-Rock (Kimmo Rapatti): Electronic instruments.
Kimmo Rapatti’s (a.k.a. B-Rock) single, “My Mind Is Goin” for Dancebeat Records, was the first ever techno release in Finland. Produced by Kari “Kaippa” Kaivola.
3. Corporate 09, “The beast”
From: In Joy We Trust, DOJS09, 1991, 12″, EP, 33 ⅓. rpm.
Groen (Pertti Grönholm), E-Dog (Mika Vainio): Electronic instruments.
“The beast” is from Corporate 09’s EP In Joy We Trust (Castle Communications, 1991). Written, performed and recorded by Pertti Grönholm and Mika Vainio. Video footage is shot at Club Joy by Hyperdelic Housers and Beat Incognito at Submarina, Turku, Finland in March 8, 1991. Featuring Hyperdelic Housers DJ’s Mika Vainio, Tommi Grönlund and Esko Routamaa. Video footage and editing by Pertti Grönholm. Produced for Hyperdelic Housers and “Turku Underground” channel at YouTube. 3:59 min.
4. Ø, “Cesium”
From: Röntgen, SÄHKÖ 001, 1993, 12″, 45, EP, Limited Edition, White Label.
Mika Vainio: Electronic instruments.
Mika Vainio’s (a.k.a. Ø) Röntgen EP (1993) was the first release by his and Tommi Grönlund’s Sähkö label which later in the 1990s evolved into a flagship label of Finnish experimental and minimalist electronic music. “Cesium” is written, performed and recorded by Mika Vainio.
5. Goto, “Mint”
From: Sweets, Mind Records 001, 1994, Vinyl, 12″, 45.
Marko Laine: Electronic instruments.
“Mint” is from Goto’s (Marko Laine) EP Sweets for Mind Records. Written, performed and recorded by Marko Laine.
6. Jimi Tenor, “Take me baby”
From: “Take me baby”. RTD 126.3194.3 / WP85, 1996, Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓. rpm.
Jimi Tenor: Electronic instruments, vocals.
Jimi Tenor’s Sähkömies LP (PUU-1, Sähkö Recordings 1994) included a track “Take me baby” which became his biggest hit in Europe in 1995–1996 after it was released by Warp label. “Take me baby” is written, performed and recorded by Jimi Tenor.
7. Panasonic, “Murtaja”
From: Panasonic EP, SÄHKÖ-007, 1994, Vinyl, 12″, EP, White Label.
Mika Vainio: Electronic instruments; Ilpo Väisänen: Electronic instruments.
Jimi Tenor’s Sähkömies LP (PUU-1, Sähkö Recordings 1994) included a track “Take me baby” which became his biggest hit in Europe in 1995–1996 after it was released by Warp label. “Take me baby” is written, performed and recorded by Jimi Tenor.
8. Jimi Tenor, Sähkö The Movie
A documentary about Sähkö artists and collaborators and their touring in United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Written, directed, photographed and edited by Jimi Tenor. Produced by Alex Serrano and Jimi Tenor. Music by Mika Vainio, Ilpo Väisänen and Sami Salo. Finland 1995. 43 min.
9. Modern Minimalists Pt.1
A BBC documentary presented by Björk. In a section starting at 3:30, Björk visits Mika Vainio’s home studio in Barcelona. Written and presented by Björk. Produced by British Broadcasting Company. United Kingdom 1997. 8:15 min.
10. Mr. Velcro Fastener, “This is it”
From: WAD EP, TIE 801EP, 1998, Vinyl, 12″, EP, 33 ⅓ rpm.
Tatu Metsätähti and Tatu Peltonen: Electronic instruments and vocals.
“This is it” is from Mr. Velcro Fastener’s first EP release WAD EP (Tie Entertainment 1998). “This is it” is written, performed and recorded by Tatu Metsätähti and Tatu Peltonen.
11. Vladislav Delay, “Pisa”
From: Ele, Sigma 005, 1999, CD Album.
Vladislav Delay: Electronic instruments.
“Pisa” is from Vladislav Delay’s (Sasu Ripatti) first album release Ele (Sigma Records, 1999). “Pisa” is written, performed and recorded by Sasu Ripatti. Sleeve notes: “Recorded live at Rainy Day, Helsinki, July and October 1998.”
12. Lackluster, “Starcell UK”
From: Container. FOC350CD, 2000, CD Album.
Lackluster: Electronic instruments.
“Starcell UK” is from Lackluster’s (Esa Ruoho) first CD album Container (deFocus, 1999). “Starcell UK” is written, performed and recorded by Esa Ruoho.