Von Hertzen Brothers - Live at Tavastia '2024

Tracks list

Von Hertzen Brothers have never been an easy band to categorise by genre. Their
music is often and better illustrated in terms one might use to describe a
novella, painting or a movie: Dynamic. Thought provoking. Magical. Nuanced.
Expansive. Epic. Uplifting. So, it is fitting that these three Finnish brothers
approached their 8th studio album ‘Red Alert in the Blue Forest’
from the perspective of three artists creating a joint exhibition. The resulting
body of work, a double LP, reflects the brothers’ unique upbringing, love
of nature and the global challenges faced by humanity. It’s
understandable how a strong artistic temperament was instilled into these three
siblings. Kie, Mikko and Jonne’s father, Hasse and uncle, Lasse von
Hertzen both played in well-known Scandinavian bands in the 60’s and 70s.
One of Kie’s godfathers was an early Finnish environmentalist pioneer,
the other one a well-known artist and a sculptor. The boys spent their holidays
at their family’s seaside cabin on Finnish coastland where they still
spend time writing songs and exploring the nature. An inevitable mutual vision
steeped in Finnish folklore, musical traditions, wildlife, and humanitarian
causes is often evident in their songwriting. Initially, in the 1990’s,
the brothers forged independent musical journeys, playing in separate successful
bands. In 2000, a side project born from the idea of creating something together
developed into their first album ‘Experience’. By the time their
2nd album ‘Approach’ (2006) topped the Finnish chart with its blend
of progressive guitar driven rock combined with rich layered vocal harmonies, it
was obvious that this band was something unique and special. Since then, Von
Hertzen Brothers have consistently achieved top 5 albums including 3 number
1’s in their homeland with ‘Love Remains The Same’ (2008),
‘Stars Aligned’ (2011), ‘Nine Lives’ (2013),
‘New Day Rising’ (2015) and ‘War Is Over’ (2017). In
2011, ‘Stars Aligned’ was the band’s first album to be
internationally distributed and since then, the band’s vast sound has led
to their popularity spreading across Europe and beyond. Their ability to mould
complex arrangements into vivid musical landscapes led to an Emma Award (The
Finnish equivalent of a Grammy) and a Progressive Music ‘Anthem of the
Year’ Award in the UK as well as nominations and plaudits along the way.
This success has made them one of the most important rock acts to have emerged
from Finland in recent times. A stunning live force, the band have performed in
22 countries. The three brothers are joined by one of Finland’s finest
drummers, Sami Kuoppamäki, known for acclaimed Finnish cult band Kingston
Wall, and for performing in metal giants Apocalyptica and Stratovarius.
Visionary keyboard player, Robert Engstrand, best known for his work with
Turisas and the Swedish progressive band The Flower Kings completes the Von
Hertzen Brothers line-up. Recording ‘Red Alert in the Blue Forest’
throughout the standstill of 2021 gave the brothers time to reflect and merge
their individual ideas. The resulting themes explore whether we can still find
wonder, inspiration, beauty and harmony amid destruction, anxiety, imbalance,
and withdrawal?… As the ‘Red Alerts’ around us get louder and
the loss gets bigger, will our response be fight, flight or freeze and will we
find a way to save ourselves and the ‘Blue Forest’? The first
single from the album, ‘All of a Sudden You’re Gone’ comes
in at over 7 minutes and will be accompanied by a video filmed over 5 days in
December 2021 in an old chalk factory. Like the band’s previous cinematic
videos for ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘New Day Rising’ it has
been directed and edited by Kie. ‘Red Alert in the Blue Forest’ is
Von Hertzen Brothers’ first independent release through their own label
‘DoingBeingMusic’. Released on 18th March 2022 it is available on
limited edition double gatefold red and blue vinyl LP, digipack CD and all
digital platforms.

VON HERTZEN BROTHERS ARE:
Mikko Von Hertzen
Kie Von Hertzen
Jonne Von Hertzen
Sami Kuoppamäki – Drums
Robert Engstrand – Keys

Tracklist:
1.01 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Day of Reckoning (Live at Tavastia 2023) (5:31) 
1.02 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Blue Forest (Live at Tavastia 2023) (9:16) 
1.03 - Von Hertzen Brothers - The Promise (Live at Tavastia 2023) (5:28) 
1.04 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Frozen Butterflies (Live at Tavastia 2023) (4:48) 
1.05 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Jerusalem (Live at Tavastia 2023) (5:56) 
1.06 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Peace Patrol (Live at Tavastia 2023) (10:51) 
1.07 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Trouble (Live at Tavastia 2023) (4:58) 
1.08 - Von Hertzen Brothers - You Don't Know My Name (Live at Tavastia 2023)
(3:45) 
1.09 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Flowers and Rust (Live at Tavastia 2023) (4:39) 
1.10 - Von Hertzen Brothers - New Day Rising (Live at Tavastia 2023) (5:44) 
1.11 - Von Hertzen Brothers - All of a Sudden, You're Gone (Live at Tavastia
2023) (7:22) 
1.12 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Long Lost Sailor (Live at Tavastia 2023) (4:42) 
1.13 - Von Hertzen Brothers - Sunday Child (Live at Tavastia 2023) (5:59)

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