18.6.2006
Recordings of my next album have been in a more or less frozen state for six months now because of a major renovation project on our building estate: all sevage pipes and electricity cables have been changed. We had to live as refugees elsewhere for three months but the worst is now behind.
In May I performed in hospitals and old folks homes. Next year when Nummela Church has her 500 year anniversary celebrations they want to use my mass music consisting of 12 various compositions. Hopefully those skilful young people in Nummela get their groups all geared up for that joyful event!
Future keeps curtains unfolded and I'm still not able to share what stands in store. Summer is here and now. Let's enjoy it. Best sunshine, joy and wisdom for all of you!
December 2nd, 2005
This new and most interesting recording project is well on its' way now. Bases for almost 30 new songs of mine have recently been created. Some of the songs will be in English. During the year 2006 I'm planning to release new albums, this time more contemporary pop songs and thus I'd like to offer the performing of certain songs to some female singers, too.
A valuable tip for all Pro tools -music program users: plug into an expert course in Orimattila given by Mika Autere. I got some valuable tuition myself and I warmly recommend this for all who may find difficulties in getting the most of it.
I'm also planning to renew my home pages so that it will be possible for visitors to download songs directly to their MP3 for example. Other renewings may come along as well.
22.9.2005
My work in Loviisa as a summer theologian has now ended and music teaching came along with the fall. Aurinkomäki familyhome was also replaced with Uomarinne school where many new music pupils started last week under my tuition.
At the end of the October, after the songwriting course, there will be a concert in Roihuvuori church and another one in Loviisa with Essi Jokinen along. Details in the calendar.
My home studio work is slowly progressing but I´m looking forward to a Protools -course starting in November. After that I should be even better equipped. I appreciate all those who have sent lyrics for me to compose. I´ve had plenty of material to work with and new melodies keep coming. Jari Heino has promised to play bass to my next album.
29.6.2005
This summer I've been engaged with leading of two confirmation camps, one in Enonkoski covenant and another in Estonia, Pullapää. Planned recordings were thus postponed towards the future but that's quite ok, because it means that I now have the chance to test my latest songs with live audience in Loviisa, before making decicions on choosing songs for the next album since I work as a summer teologician in Loviisa Lutheran Church this summer.
Next course for songwriters will be at the Christian Collage in Helsinki on October 21.–23. It will end with a concert and be thus a great chance both to write, compose and perform. There is room only for limited few more so enlist yourself ASAP! In case you miss this one, the next possibility will turn up next spring. Have a joyful summer, anyway!
1.5.2005
At the moment my productivity as a songwriter seems to be peaking. New songs keep coming almost daily. I've made interesting contacts with new artists and other songwritersand realized that I can compose for other singers too, not only for myself. Lately I've composed some English lyrics written by a Swedish guy Lars E. Carlsson.
The most exciting thing yet is my new home studio. It really makes me glad and thrilled. Now producing and availability won't be a problem any more. Of course it will take time for me to learn all the finest details and applying the smartest trics of this new tool. It requires reading of some basic books for sure, but will be nonetheless most rewarding.
1.3.2005
The change of year 2004 to 2005 created many new and interesting things. Performing at Vantaa city service houses was in general most pleasant and memorable: 12 concerts within a forthnight. Ongoing year has slowed down performing events but new challenges keep emerging. Jaana Raivio and Jori Nummelin are my new co-operative friends. Planning of concerts and CD with Jaana will definately be the most important project of this year.
Jori Nummelin send me last week some of his texts and I composed them just recently. These songs will probably be the foundation of the whole album! Time planning has not started yet, but maybe already in Autumn.
12.11.2004
Lately I have been busier than ever due to my teaching duties. Now a new course has begun and I have been able to create some space for composing and concerts again.
After checking up my song material I found out that there is enough for at least three albums. One for kids, one gospel and one solo album. Time will tell which one will be released first.