Tiny Tones (FINLAND)
Precious
(roots/celtic/folk)
RAM 0002
©Ram-Bam Records 2002
Precious has a lot of traditional & beautiful ballads - even spirituals on it.
The record has a peaceful and natural mood.
It is the kind of CD that you listen to at home with dusky lights or by the fire place
after a hard days work. There are 15 songs including musical rootsy spices of
Latin, Celtic, Folk, Swing (our own type of "schlager punk") and "Voodoo" rhythms.
Susanne Raulamo / Lead Vocals
Jussi "Jo´ Buddy" Raulamo / Guitars & Backing Vocals
Juppo Paavola / Drums & Percussion
Kai Hahto / Drums & Percussion
Pasi Lahti / Percussion
Santtu Sääkslahti / Drums
You must have been waiting for Tiny Tones debut CD Precious for a long time.
At least we have! It really wasn't a smooth nor a quick task to do. It didn't just happen.
The same thing can be said about life itself - not easy. Since Ram-Bam Records are doing it all by ourselves. We book our gigs,
are on the road 200 days a year, play the gigs, promote, take care of the media,
make our own CD art work etc.
These days when the most (BIG) record companies "corrupt"
both their artists and their CD buyers with products that can not be called music
anymore - Ram-Bam Records is the opposite. We have the power in our
own independent hands. We stand for what we do and decide how everything is done.
Our philophosy is to be true, raw, small, courageous & beautiful.
Simply: to be honest with the music and ourselves. Precious is totally
our heart, soul & spirit. We assume that it will capture yours' as well.
Susanne sings the most while there are three duet songs
- that really take the breath away. There are also two instrumentals.
The very last song is an acappella.
The time through making this CD was lived in rough waters.
Susanne's mother was diagnosed with cancer and died before the CD was ready.
It took 3 years. All that time was filled with mixed emotions - a lot of ups & downs...
You can HEAR the bittersweet feelings of loosing someone you love
in the beautiful ballads.
The record is dedicated to Susanne's mother who showed us that life is Precious.
One should never take it for granted! It is also dedicated to You!
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