Black Recordsin an updated version of the cult album will be released in a limited vinyl edition at the end of June
Svart Records releases Esa Saarinen in 1984 Philosophyagain on vinyl. The 350 vinyl edition, which will be released in June, includes an 8-page 4-color appendix with Saarinen’s new interview, revised lyrics and song-specific documentation. Saarisen Philosophy is a cult record from 1984 and a unique domestic release of its kind.
A young philosopher familiar from publicity recited and sang his lyrics on the accompaniment of well-known Helsinki musicians. There are interesting names in the caller community, you knowen Veli-Pekka “Puka” Oinonen, Henrik Otto Donner, Keimo Hirvonen and Antero Priha. They were responsible for the compositions of the songs The only boy in the snake mixed Twiggy Oliver (Mauno Paajanen). As a curiosity, it should be mentioned that Boy loveYou can hear the background chorus Soul Brothersband Jouko Hohkon, Ismo Alankon mixed Jukka Orman bright sounds.
The record originated as a producer couple Ralf Örn – Jaana Rinne asked Saaris for lyrics to another artist’s album.
– “We were in the studio for this whole other person’s record. Ralf wanted to hear what my voice sounded like when spoken and recorded. He was excited about my voice, and after a while I was making my record, ”says Saarinen.
The appearance of the philosophy was a media event of some degree, as its lyricist and performer had been much in the public eye even before the album. Got the most attention Boy lovewhich was released as a single in advance.
– “When the single came out, there was quite a lot of enthusiasm and also some degree of dismay Boy loveto the encouraging tone of the song regarding homosexual love. When the LP came, it didn’t arouse the same enthusiasm. I was amazed at how outsiders the rock world at the time saw it, ”Saarinen recalls.
As the 68-year-old philosopher, who has just retired from the professorship, thinks about the life cycle of his record after decades, he puts the album into a broader time frame.
– “In the 1980s, everything was popping up for which there was no clear compartment. There was a certain interest in one that spills over traditional boundaries, and I think my record is related to it. While the LP itself did not generate tremendous enthusiasm, there was also no tremendous opposition or indifference. It was just one thing that rushed into the field of culture, bringing a certain extra color to the Finland of the 1980s ”.
Esa Saarinen’s Philosophy will be published on June 22, 2022.
Esa Saarinen – Philosophy – Pre-sale link
https://svartrecords.com/product/esa-saarinen-filosofia-lp/
Esa Saarinen: Boy Love (YouTube)
Esa Saarinen: Philosophy
A1. Philosophy
A2. Ting and bend
A3. Karuselli
A4. Long and beautiful friendship
A5. Sparkling wine
B1. Boy love
B2. Paradise
B3. My beloved’s past is a thing of the past
B4. In a thin atmosphere
(Could be translated from Finnish)