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Circle (Finnish band)

April 11, 2024

This article is about the Finnish rock band. For the American jazz band, see Circle (American band).

Circle is a Finnish experimental rock band formed in Pori in 1991.[1] Their eclectic, ever-changing style has been associated with genres such as krautrock, heavy metal, progressive rock, and ambient.[citation needed] On some albums they have defined themselves as New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal (NWOFHM).[2]

Circle
Background information
OriginPori, Finland
GenresExperimental rock
Years active1991–present
LabelsEktro
No Quarter
Bad Vugum
MembersJussi Lehtisalo
Mika Rättö
Janne Westerlund
Tomi Leppänen
Julius Jääskeläinen
Pekka Jääskeläinen
Tuomas Laurila
Past membersOlli Joukio
Teemu Korpipää
Jyrki Laiho
Jani Viitanen
Teemu Elo
Janne Peltomäki
Janne Tuomi
Bruce Duff
Websitewww.circlefinland.com

Biography edit

Circle was formed in 1992 by bassist and singer Jussi Lehtisalo,[3] the only member who has been in the band throughout its career. Circle's krautrock-style debut album Meronia was released in 1994 and featured lyrics in a made-up language. A trio of albums, Andexelt (1999), Prospekt (2000), and Taantumus (2001), brought them international attention. Since recording 2002's Sunrise, the core line-up has consisted of Lehtisalo with keyboard player and singer Mika Rättö, drummer Tomi Leppänen, and guitarist Janne Westerlund, playing more heavy metal-oriented music though continuously influenced by krautrock band Faust.[3] Since 2009, Julius Jääskeläinen and Pekka Jääskeläinen have appeared on all recordings by the band. Sound engineer and musician/composer Tuomas Laurila is also credited as a member of the band on a number of releases.

Circle member have participated in a great number of side projects and split-offs, including stoner rock spin-off Pharaoh Overlord.[3] Rättö and Lehtisalo play as a duo, Rättö ja Lehtisalo, and as a trio with Kauko Röyhkä. Other projects featuring members of Circle include Steel Mammoth, Ektroverde, Janne Westerlund's Plain Ride, Lusiferiinin Armosta, K-X-P, Aavikko, Lehtisalofamily, Split Cranium Moon Fog Prophet, and Doktor Kettu.

Whilst recording the album Miljard in 2006 the band was filmed by Esko Lönnberg, and the resulting movie, Saturnus Reality released as a DVD, by No Quarter Records (2007). Lönnberg's attempt to make the film itself became the subject of another movie, The Man With The Video Camera, filmed by Petri Hagner, which has also been released as a DVD by Fonal Records (2010). The band are also closely associated with the filmmaker Mika Taanila: in 2011, they provided a live soundtrack to his 1998 silent film Pori (released as an album, Suur-Pori); and in 2012 recorded several new tracks for Six Day Run, also released subsequently as an album.

In 2011, Circle/Pharaoh Overlord were artists-in-residence at Dutch rock festival Roadburn Festival.[4] The group made its 32nd full-length album, Terminal, available for streaming on Soundcloud shortly before its official release on Southern Lord Records on 23 June 2017.[5]

In November 2021, Circle released Henki, a collaborative album made with English musician Richard Dawson, on Weird World (an imprint of Domino Recording Company).

Discography edit

Albums edit

  • 1994 Meronia, CD/2LP (Bad Vugum), 2007 CD re-issue (Ektro Records)
  • 1996 Zopalki, CD/2LP (Bad Vugum), 2012 CD re-issue (Ektro Records)
  • 1996 Hissi, CD (Metamorphos / Captain Trip Records (Japan))
  • 1997 Fraten, CD (Metamorphos)
  • 1998 Pori, CD (Metamorphos), 2000 CD (Feldspar (USA))
  • 1998 Kollekt, compilation CD (Bad Vugum)
  • 1999 Andexelt, CD (Metamorphos), 2000 CD (tUMULt)
  • 2000 Prospekt CD (Ektro Records), 2002 2LP (Static Resonance)
  • 2001 Taantumus, CD (Bad Vugum)
  • 2002 Sunrise, CD (Ektro Records), 2006 2LP (Headspin)
  • 2002 Alotus, CD (Klangbad)
  • 2003 Guillotine, CD (Ektro Records), 2005 CD (Scratch)
  • 2004 Forest, CD (Ektro Records), 2005 CD (No Quarter)
  • 2005 Tulikoira, CD (Ektro Records), 2007 2LP + 7" (Headspin)
  • 2006 Miljard, 2CD (Ektro Records)
  • 2006 Tyrant, CD (Latitudes)
  • 2007 Tower feat. Verde, CD (Last Visible Dog)
  • 2007 Panic, CD (Ektro Records)
  • 2007 Katapult, CD/LP (No Quarter)
  • 2008 Hollywood, CD/2LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2010 Rautatie, CD (Ektro Records)
  • 2011 Infektio, CD/LP (Conspiracy Records)
  • 2011 Noiduttu, MC (Ruton Music)
  • 2011 Rakkaus tulessa feat. Erkki Kurenniemi, LP (Full Contact)
  • 2011 Giardino feat. Verde, MC (Ruton Music)
  • 2012 Manner, LP (Hydra Head Records)
  • 2013 Enharmonic Intervals (For Paschen Organ), with Mamiffer, CD/LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2013 Incarnation, CD/LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2013 Frontier, as "Falcon (ex-Circle)", CD/LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2014 Leviatan, as "Circle (ex-Falcon)", CD/LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2015 Pharaoh Overlord, CD/LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2017 Terminal, CD/LP (Southern Lord Records)

Live albums edit

Collaborations edit

Soundtrack albums edit

  • 2013 Suur-Pori, MC (Ruton Music)
  • 2013 Six Day Run, LP (Ektro Records)
  • 2014 SSEENNSSEESS, CD/LP, (Ektro Records)

EPs - 7" edit

Compilation appearances edit

  • 1995 Yllättäviä kohtaamisia / Surprising Encounters, LP/CD, (Bad Vugum) (Features the Circle tracks "Öja" and "Surrounding")
  • 1998 MetaZoon, CD, (Metamorphos) (Features the Circle tracks "Friitalan Nahka" and a cover version of King Crimson's song "The Talking Drum")
  • 2000 Tuonen Tytär - A Tribute to Finnish Progressive, CD, Mellow Records (Features a cover version of Haikara's song "Kun Menet Tarpeeksi Kauas Tulevaisuuteen, Huomaat Olevasi Menneisyydessä")
  • 2002 Klangbad First Steps, CD, (Klangbad) (Features the Circle tracks "Scotch" and "Northern Sky")
  • 2003 Painted Black, CD, (tUMULt) (Features a cover version of The Rolling Stones' song "Paint It Black")
  • 2006 Innature, CD, (Barge Recordings) (Features the Circle track "No Battle, No Fire")
  • 2006 SuperSonic 06, CD, (Capsule) (Features the Circle track "Nöyrä Ninja")
  • 2008 Like Black Holes in the Sky: A Tribute to Syd Barrett, CD, (Dwell Records) (Features a cover version of Syd Barrett's song "Rats")
  • 2009 Every Noise Has a Note, CD, (Trensmat Records) (Features the Circle track "Vaahto")

References edit

  1. ^ . Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
  2. ^ . 2007-11-16. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  3. ^ a b c Mccaighy, Kevin (13 May 2014). "The Strange World Of... Circle". The Quietus. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  4. ^ Autovern (2010-04-15). "Faust News: Pharaoh Overlord with Joachim Irmler". Faust News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  5. ^ Willschick, Aaron. "CIRCLE Release Entire New Album "Terminal" for Streaming". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2017-08-02.

External links edit

  • Circle homepage

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This article is about the Finnish rock band For the American jazz band see Circle American band This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Circle Finnish band news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Circle is a Finnish experimental rock band formed in Pori in 1991 1 Their eclectic ever changing style has been associated with genres such as krautrock heavy metal progressive rock and ambient citation needed On some albums they have defined themselves as New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal NWOFHM 2 CircleBackground informationOriginPori FinlandGenresExperimental rockYears active1991 presentLabelsEktroNo QuarterBad VugumMembersJussi LehtisaloMika RattoJanne WesterlundTomi LeppanenJulius JaaskelainenPekka JaaskelainenTuomas LaurilaPast membersOlli JoukioTeemu KorpipaaJyrki LaihoJani ViitanenTeemu EloJanne PeltomakiJanne TuomiBruce DuffWebsitewww wbr circlefinland wbr com Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 Albums 2 2 Live albums 2 3 Collaborations 2 4 Soundtrack albums 2 5 EPs 7 2 6 Compilation appearances 3 References 4 External linksBiography editCircle was formed in 1992 by bassist and singer Jussi Lehtisalo 3 the only member who has been in the band throughout its career Circle s krautrock style debut album Meronia was released in 1994 and featured lyrics in a made up language A trio of albums Andexelt 1999 Prospekt 2000 and Taantumus 2001 brought them international attention Since recording 2002 s Sunrise the core line up has consisted of Lehtisalo with keyboard player and singer Mika Ratto drummer Tomi Leppanen and guitarist Janne Westerlund playing more heavy metal oriented music though continuously influenced by krautrock band Faust 3 Since 2009 Julius Jaaskelainen and Pekka Jaaskelainen have appeared on all recordings by the band Sound engineer and musician composer Tuomas Laurila is also credited as a member of the band on a number of releases Circle member have participated in a great number of side projects and split offs including stoner rock spin off Pharaoh Overlord 3 Ratto and Lehtisalo play as a duo Ratto ja Lehtisalo and as a trio with Kauko Royhka Other projects featuring members of Circle include Steel Mammoth Ektroverde Janne Westerlund s Plain Ride Lusiferiinin Armosta K X P Aavikko Lehtisalofamily Split Cranium Moon Fog Prophet and Doktor Kettu Whilst recording the album Miljard in 2006 the band was filmed by Esko Lonnberg and the resulting movie Saturnus Reality released as a DVD by No Quarter Records 2007 Lonnberg s attempt to make the film itself became the subject of another movie The Man With The Video Camera filmed by Petri Hagner which has also been released as a DVD by Fonal Records 2010 The band are also closely associated with the filmmaker Mika Taanila in 2011 they provided a live soundtrack to his 1998 silent film Pori released as an album Suur Pori and in 2012 recorded several new tracks for Six Day Run also released subsequently as an album In 2011 Circle Pharaoh Overlord were artists in residence at Dutch rock festival Roadburn Festival 4 The group made its 32nd full length album Terminal available for streaming on Soundcloud shortly before its official release on Southern Lord Records on 23 June 2017 5 In November 2021 Circle released Henki a collaborative album made with English musician Richard Dawson on Weird World an imprint of Domino Recording Company Discography editAlbums edit 1994 Meronia CD 2LP Bad Vugum 2007 CD re issue Ektro Records 1996 Zopalki CD 2LP Bad Vugum 2012 CD re issue Ektro Records 1996 Hissi CD Metamorphos Captain Trip Records Japan 1997 Fraten CD Metamorphos 1998 Pori CD Metamorphos 2000 CD Feldspar USA 1998 Kollekt compilation CD Bad Vugum 1999 Andexelt CD Metamorphos 2000 CD tUMULt 2000 Prospekt CD Ektro Records 2002 2LP Static Resonance 2001 Taantumus CD Bad Vugum 2002 Sunrise CD Ektro Records 2006 2LP Headspin 2002 Alotus CD Klangbad 2003 Guillotine CD Ektro Records 2005 CD Scratch 2004 Forest CD Ektro Records 2005 CD No Quarter 2005 Tulikoira CD Ektro Records 2007 2LP 7 Headspin 2006 Miljard 2CD Ektro Records 2006 Tyrant CD Latitudes 2007 Tower feat Verde CD Last Visible Dog 2007 Panic CD Ektro Records 2007 Katapult CD LP No Quarter 2008 Hollywood CD 2LP Ektro Records 2010 Rautatie CD Ektro Records 2011 Infektio CD LP Conspiracy Records 2011 Noiduttu MC Ruton Music 2011 Rakkaus tulessa feat Erkki Kurenniemi LP Full Contact 2011 Giardino feat Verde MC Ruton Music 2012 Manner LP Hydra Head Records 2013 Enharmonic Intervals For Paschen Organ with Mamiffer CD LP Ektro Records 2013 Incarnation CD LP Ektro Records 2013 Frontier as Falcon ex Circle CD LP Ektro Records 2014 Leviatan as Circle ex Falcon CD LP Ektro Records 2015 Pharaoh Overlord CD LP Ektro Records 2017 Terminal CD LP Southern Lord Records Live albums edit 1998 Surface split w Marble Sheep CD Metamorphos Captain Trip Records Japan 2001 Raunio CD Ektro Records 2002 CD Squealer Music 2004 Golem Vesiliirto 2LP Kevyt Nostalgia Super Metsa 2004 Empire LP Riot Season 2004 Mountain LP Kevyt Nostalgia Super Metsa 2005 General LP Kevyt Nostalgia Super Metsa 2006 Arkades LP Fourth Dimension Records 2007 2CD Fourth Dimension Records 2007 The Blaze Game as Sunburned Circle with Sunburned Hand of the Man CD LP Conspiracy 2007 Telescope 2CD Sunhair Recorded in 2003 2007 Rakennus CD Ektro Records 2008 Triumph 2LP Fourth Dimension Records Recorded in 2007 2009 Soundcheck LP Full Contact 2011 Maxim Circle album Maxim LP Full Contact 2012 Serpent CD Ektro Records 2014 Hukkaamiskielto MC Ruton Music 2014 6000 km h LP Full Contact Collaborations edit 2021 Henki with Richard Dawson CD 2LP Weird World Domino Soundtrack albums edit 2013 Suur Pori MC Ruton Music 2013 Six Day Run LP Ektro Records 2014 SSEENNSSEESS CD LP Ektro Records EPs 7 edit 1991 DNA 7 Seventh Seal 1992 Point 7 Bad Vugum 1993 Silver 7 Bad Vugum 1993 Crawatt 7 VHF Records 1995 Ghatarian 7 Fourth Dimension Records 1996 Kitin split w Psychoplasma 7 Metamorphos 1998 Valas split w DisCo 7 Zerga 2002 Tour split with Acid Mothers Temple 7 Verdura 2003 Elcric 7 Fonal Records 2006 Earthworm CDEP No Quarter 2006 Void Star 7 DotDotDot 2007 Vaahto 7 Trensmat Records 2009 Odottamaton 7 Sub Pop 2011 Myllari 7 Svart Records 2012 End of Time God Told Me To 7 Ektro Records Cover versions of two songs by Jesters of Destiny 2013 Beer and Ribs as Falcon ex Circle 7 Full Contact 2014 Kumiluoti 7 Full Contact 2017 Kummitus 7 Full Contact Compilation appearances edit 1995 Yllattavia kohtaamisia Surprising Encounters LP CD Bad Vugum Features the Circle tracks Oja and Surrounding 1998 MetaZoon CD Metamorphos Features the Circle tracks Friitalan Nahka and a cover version of King Crimson s song The Talking Drum 2000 Tuonen Tytar A Tribute to Finnish Progressive CD Mellow Records Features a cover version of Haikara s song Kun Menet Tarpeeksi Kauas Tulevaisuuteen Huomaat Olevasi Menneisyydessa 2002 Klangbad First Steps CD Klangbad Features the Circle tracks Scotch and Northern Sky 2003 Painted Black CD tUMULt Features a cover version of The Rolling Stones song Paint It Black 2006 Innature CD Barge Recordings Features the Circle track No Battle No Fire 2006 SuperSonic 06 CD Capsule Features the Circle track Noyra Ninja 2008 Like Black Holes in the Sky A Tribute to Syd Barrett CD Dwell Records Features a cover version of Syd Barrett s song Rats 2009 Every Noise Has a Note CD Trensmat Records Features the Circle track Vaahto References edit Band Biography at www circlefinland com Archived from the original on 2009 01 29 Retrieved 2011 02 06 The Allmusic Blog Circle The Restless New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal 2007 11 16 Archived from the original on 2007 11 16 Retrieved 2021 11 27 a b c Mccaighy Kevin 13 May 2014 The Strange World Of Circle The Quietus Retrieved 14 May 2017 Autovern 2010 04 15 Faust News Pharaoh Overlord with Joachim Irmler Faust News Retrieved 2021 11 27 Willschick Aaron CIRCLE Release Entire New Album Terminal for Streaming puregrainaudio com Retrieved 2017 08 02 External links editCircle homepage Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Circle Finnish band amp oldid 1150556238 Live albums, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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