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Juha Keranen (@ianuarius) progress: 15 winner! joined: February 22 2011 location: Finland website: musicianexperience.wordpress.com/ influences: 3 Doors Down, 51Koodia, A-Ha, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alexander Brandon, Andy McKee, Andy Timmons, Asian Kung Fu Generation, Ben Folds, Billy Talent, Black Sabbath, Blackmore's Night, Boards of Canada, Bob Zabek, Bon Jovi, Brad Fiedel, Bruce Dickinson, Buckcherry, Bumblefoot, CarboHydroM, Cecile Corbel, Chickenfoot, Children of Bodom, Chris Cornell, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Daft Punk, Daniel Licht, Danimal Cannon, Deep Purple, Def Leppard, Devin Townsend Project, Diablo, Dire Straits, DJ Sammy, Dream Theater, Eddie Money, Eddie Vedder, Edguy, Enigma, Ennio Morricone, Eric Clapton, Eric Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Fever Ray, Foo Fighters, Future Crew, Gary Moore, Genesis, George Fenton, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Guthrie Govan, Hall & Oates, Hans Zimmer, Hellogoodbye, Howard Shore, IQ, Iron Maiden, J. Karjalainen, Jacula, James La'Brie, Jeremy Soule, Jethro Tull, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, John Rzeznik, John Stanford, Johnny Cash, Jordan Rudess, Kansas, Kent, King Crimson, Kingston Wall, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, Liquid Tension Experiment, Loreena McKennitt, Magnus Pålsson, Mark Knopfler, Mason Williams, Megadeth, Metallica, Mew, Michael Brook, Michael Jackson, Michiel van Den Bos, Mika, Miley Cyrus, Mindy Gledhill, Mötley Crüe, Mr. Big, MullMuzzler, My Chemical Romance, Neil Young, Nickel Creek, Nickelback, Nightwish, Opeth, Ore Ska Band, O.S.I., Pagan's Mind, Paradise Lost, Paul Gilbert, Pink Floyd, Poets of the Fall, Porcupine Tree, Queen, Rainbow, Rhapsody, Rise Against, Robert Miles, Ronan Keating, Ronnie James Dio, Roxette, Rush, Sara Bareilles, Savage Garden, Scissor Sisters, Scooter, Seira Kagami, Shadow Gallery, Shawn Lane, Sinergy, Skaven, Sons of Admirals, Sparks, Spock's Beard, StarCraft II soundtrack, Stone, Stratovarius, Symphony X, System of a Down, The Ark, The Baseballs, The Beatles, The Crash, The Darkness, The Doors, The Flower Kings, The Knife, The Who, They Might Be Giants, Thomas Newman, Tommy Emmanuel, Transatlantic, Trentemøller, Vanden Plas, Viikate, Von Hertzen Brothers, Whitesnake, Within Temptation, Yes, YUP

Bio

2012 Songs

1		Deities	33 comments // 3 months ago
2		The Devil's Music	13 comments // 3 months ago
3		Killing the Kraken	11 comments // 3 months ago
4		Project Utopia	5 comments // 3 months ago
5		Clocktower (with  sierain)	3 comments // 3 months ago
6		Fields of Glory (with rogerette)	7 comments // 3 months ago
7		'Round the Door	5 comments // 3 months ago
8		The Opposites (with  gummunq)	9 comments // 2 months ago
9		Rise (with  ryuu)	13 comments // 2 months ago
10		Not My Time	5 comments // 2 months ago
11		Soulless	5 comments // 2 months ago
12		No For an Answer	3 comments // 2 months ago
13		Highly Inappropriate	8 comments // 2 months ago
14		Underground	10 comments // 2 months ago
15		Lloyd's Fantastic Horror Ride	11 comments // 2 months ago

Soundboard

• jacobmorales 1 month ago

  @ianuarius sorry, just saw this. Man, FAWM should email us when there are comments. Anyway, thanks for the positive feedback. Yeah next FAWM we should collab!

•  toms 2 months ago

  TMNT!!! Duh!!!

•  toms 2 months ago

  The brilliance of Space Monkey Mafia is all @mattblick's, of course. One of the best collabs ever. But I have no clue what TMNT is!!!

•  downburst 2 months ago

  Thanks for the comment on "Stars Started Spinning"!

•  mattblick 2 months ago

  Thanks for the comment Ian!

•  jonniegrunge 2 months ago

  Thanks for the comment on Designed Mistake. I totally had Depeche Mode in my head as I was recording it. Spot on! And I realize I went through all of FAWM without checking any of your songs. I'll have to remedy that. I remember enjoying you're 50/90 stuff. I'll be back to listen soon!

•  kristian 2 months ago

  congratulations on finnishing (<- excuse the pun, I couldn't resist!) FAWM!

• froley 2 months ago

  Haha cheers for the comment dude. Congrats on finishing/winning FAWM 2012!

•  sw1n3flu 2 months ago

  LOL yeah.... well I figured I'd come up with all these new ideas and demos .... when I re-read some of the FAWM info, that's part of the objective!!

•  sw1n3flu 2 months ago

  Well... I won. Using a combination of demos, lyrics and completed songs.

• synapsis 2 months ago

  Thanks mate! LIVE IN THE DREAM!

•  hamiltonpoolhall 2 months ago

  Your comments on "Zargon's Emporium" make me laugh every time I reread them (and I do, because they crack me up). Thanks so much.

•  tcelliott 2 months ago

  "Tear Me Down" was all Haas. Which technique from your forum thread did you use in this comment? *evil grin*

•  errol 2 months ago

  I will, don't you worry.

• misscherokee 2 months ago

  what's your opinion on changing the last line of the chorus of my "I'm Not Sorry" to "I Can't love you" instead of "I still love you"?

• thevelvetdrone 2 months ago

  Thanks for your good feedback

•  sw1n3flu 2 months ago

  Yeah ... I can make it if I upload a load of lyrics and no demos (or very rough ones).... isn't that kinda cheating though?

•  sw1n3flu 2 months ago

  You big winner!

• snofi 2 months ago

  Many thanks for taking the time to listen to and comment on http://fawm.org/songs/27633/ much appreciated!

• tommyd 2 months ago

  Thanks a bunch for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it!

• honeybadgerfolk 2 months ago

  you're welcome great job!

• rogerette 3 months ago

  Whoops. Here they are as .wav files.
  
  http://www.filefreak.com/files/868714_x3avo/sweet%20violin%20riff2.wav
  http://www.filefreak.com/files/868715_wcuis/low%20tune%20riff2.wav

• rogerette 3 months ago

  http://www.filefreak.com/files/868676_kvtoa/low%20tune%20riff2.mp3
  http://www.filefreak.com/files/868677_jpa2m/sweet%20violin%20riff2.mp3
  
  is both of those. I may look into recording for the other section today but I'm a little worried about annoying my flatmate >_<

• rogerette 3 months ago

  Okay, so I have it in audacity project form because it's the easiest way to show how they fit over the track you gave me. There are two tracks, hopefully one of them appeals. http://www.filefreak.com/files/868533_dnl7a/2%20violin%20tracks.aup
  If you need it in another format, let me know.

• rogerette 3 months ago

  Okay, I'm going through the arduous process of recording the solo track for Riff 2 (which you prioritised as most important, right?) I've run into a small dilemma which is that due to the crappy strings on my fiddle the tone comes out pretty bright - it's nice for faster tunes but less baleful like the subdued kinda thing I think you were hoping for. I'll pass it on when it's done anyway, but... yeah.

• rogerette 3 months ago

  Suhweeeeeet. Have busted out the violin, should have something in the next day or so if all goes well.

• rogerette 3 months ago

  Sounds awesome, I'll try and look at the chat room or just keep a better eye on messages. I've been a little bit spaced out is my excuse, head cold -> crazytimes.

•  rosieposy8 3 months ago

  thanks for the link! Very useful

•  gummunq 3 months ago

  hihi i will try a few things with it! i am rhythmically challenged but there are worse things than 7/8 out there. so, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

•  ange 3 months ago

  Glad I could help warm you up I'm opting for coffee and fluffy socks this morning though ;P

•  duaneclancy 3 months ago

  Now ... if I can just get one of these musical geniuses to musicilate then it well just be ansombe ... any takers?

•  dasbinky 3 months ago

  Metal is all about combining sub-genres. Well, for me anyway. The line between Dream Theater and Anthrax isn't as big as the line between Iron Maiden and ABBA.

•  ryuu 3 months ago

  collabs? You bet! I'll email you.

•  tcelliott 3 months ago

  Holy crap. You forgot that one band in your influences list. You know the one, right?

•  toms 3 months ago

  Thanks for the kind comment & the listen!

•  sierain 3 months ago

  "Took my time?" It's an eight-minute song! And it's awesome for 2 days work. And no, I'm not gonna quit, this kind of pace just feels impossible. So far I've been setting up my "studio" and recorded some not-so-ready riffs that kinda suck already. Gonna try and get at least one track done in the weekend. It seems I'm going for some kind of instrumental metal mess. Stresssing the word "mess".

•  looprication 3 months ago

  I'm down if time and tide permit! Let's collab!

•  toddnorem 3 months ago

  If you can do it in seven days, you can certainly do it in 29. Looking forward to checking out your tunage.

• shadow 3 months ago

  I´m good!

•  sacraficialglam 3 months ago

  Can't wait to hear some more of your tunage. Good luck this year. and definitely jukebox. it is inspiring to hear what other folks do out there!

•  philkmills 3 months ago

  I'm glad to hear that the filk idea has piqued your interest. I'm always trying to promote the best of our community. Speaking of which, here are links that might give you an idea about some of the music (if you're interested):
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpvlTVgeivU
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2op_wlGlM
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVeSaFETbZU

•  debrandio 3 months ago

  Soon...

•  looprication 3 months ago

  Any friend of Boards of Canada (or Kristian) is a friend of mine. Plus, you're from one of my favorite parts of the world. Oh, and old Maiden and Dio are my guilty pleasures, don't tell anyone

• elijahmc 3 months ago

  wicked stuff mate

•  chasingandromeda 3 months ago

  A cornucopia of influences here your darned self.

•  vomvorton 3 months ago

  Hullo! There is indeed a place called Matlock... it's just down the road from Matlock Bath, England's premier seaside town that is nowhere near the seaside (it's hard to explain).
  
  Nice to meet you, and wishing you a mighty FAWM!

•  expendablefriend 3 months ago

  Hi Juha / ianuarius, nice to "meet" you! I suspect you do know at least one more of my influences - Neil Finn is the lead singer of Crowded House, so I'm not as much of a cool indie-kid as you might believe...
  
  Anyway, welcome back for FAWM #2, I hope it's a productive one for you!

•  kristian 3 months ago

  Hey! Thanks for the kind words, my fellow scandinavian! I followed you on soundcloud; nice sounds you got there! You'll get comments from me fo real

•  tobermory 3 months ago

  Ha! IQ as in Isaac Quatorze? He'll love that!

• thedustcollector 3 months ago

  No! Have you ever heard anything by him? Try his Summa in either string or voice arrangement, or his Cantus in Memoriam for Benjamin Britten. <3. So. Damned. Gorgeous.

•  elainedimasi 3 months ago

  Hey, nice to meet you! Glad you're amped about FAWM#2!

•  natchdan 3 months ago

  Thank you, although I fear I won't be representative!

•  chipwithrow 3 months ago

  Looking forward to hearing what you come up with now that you're doing a whole month of FAWM!
  I've never played bass in real life, but I've had bass dreams too.In the dreams, I'm called upon to play with a band, and I have no idea what I'm doing, and ... bam! It all works out.

•  burrsettles 3 months ago

  Welcome aboard!

•  oddbod 3 months ago

  my cords and stands are black too....ain't it a small world!

•  toms 3 months ago

  Munchbunchamunchabunchablowupcheeroisgrumpiosznooffglumfribwhaaazit...? Uh....yeah, that's it!

•  valeriecox 3 months ago

  I didnt really pay much attention to the Firefly soundtrack, but I like all kinds if music. I'm willing try it out. Let's do something. - Your album art is hilarious!

•  sw1n3flu 4 months ago

  Bring it on Juha. I shall prevail!!! (hopefully).

•  steffan 4 months ago

  I have no idea what i'm going to do this year, either! Hopefully at least one thing that I like.

•  nicksypniewski 4 months ago

  Hey there. That certainly is quite the list of influences you've got there as well. I have heard of, never heard of, loved and hated many of those musicians... Looking forward to what kind of music that patchwork inspires.

•  leslie 4 months ago

  Nice to meet you. Holy cripes, that's a lot of influences!! My violin cost about $900 maybe 10 years ago. I don't think they have to be that much, though. It's getting easier to play. The key is to pick it up all the time and not get hung up on playing a perfect tone.

•  echovoodoo 4 months ago

  Hello back at ya. As much as I love Roxette, my style tends not to approximate theirs in any particular way. That said, I'm generally happy to try any type of collab - feel free to send something my way if the fancy strikes you.
  
  Have a great FAWM!

•  max 4 months ago

  Love the Sad Little FAWMk-Ups artwork. Have a good one sir.

•  nancyrost 4 months ago

  Consider the ice broken! I haven't really verbalized my plans for this FAWM yet, but I have a general sense it's going to be a good one. Maybe we'll get a chance to collab this time -- I'll keep my ears open ....

•  toms 4 months ago

  I don't that you have listed enough influences. Also, I want to take issue with the incomplete description of your mic stands.

•  songsville 4 months ago

  Hej Juha, you betcha! I am totally stealing their style ... Just heard your Years piece -- you got the hang of bass playing pretty fast, wow! Sounds great to me, a bit like Steve Harris mixed with Geddy Lee ...

•  erikdidriksen 4 months ago

  I doubt they all could at once; but when a few shine through in interesting combinations, that's when the magic happens. Scanning through your list, I'd like to see three adjacent ones come through clearly in a song -- like Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, and Liquid Tension Experiment. Or maybe Creedence Clearwater Revival, Daft Punk, and Daniel Licht.

•  erikdidriksen 4 months ago

  I will admit to being a pretty big Beatles nerd. I'm not sure how much that comes across in my songwriting, but I've definitely picked up a lot of great songwriting ideas and strategies from analyzing their tunes.
  
  I'll most certainly be posting demos; I have been for the last five years, no sense in stopping now! I'll also have to drop by and check out your tunes -- that's one heck of an influence list, and I'm really intrigued to see how they all coalesce into musical majesty.
  
  By the way -- that has to be the greatest album art of all time.

•  dustymason 4 months ago

  Haha...that's a lot of influences! BTW- I've NEVER made it to 14 songs (and proud of it). Have a great time, you'll love this event.

•  gslade 4 months ago

  Re: - Years - Ambitious but well played guitars