If you've ever thought about what climate anxiety might sound like, Vimma answers that. The name of the album Tornadon Silmässä (In the eye of the tornado) suggests that the music might be a moment of calm or stillness at the center of the storm. Probably the tornado itself here symbolizes the fear or even the crisis the world is in regarding the climate. Singer Eeva Rajakangas and violinist Pessi
… Jouste are also known for their work as climate activists, so it is no surprise that the ensemble thanks Extinction Rebellion. Where the music sounds like sweet but also heavy youthfulness, the message here is serious and realistic. An indie-pop background is given a layer of folk music, which is an integral part of the music. While the lyrics are occasionally poignant, the dynamic music and lively rhythms convey a hope that is sometimes hard to remember. (NMK)more