My Kantele
Amorphis
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Truly they lie, they talk utter nonsense Who say that music reckon that the kantele Was fashioned by a god Out of a great pike's shoulders From a water-dog's hooked bones It was made from the grief Molded from sorrow Its belly out of hard days Its soundboard from endless woes Its strings gathered from torments And its pegs from other ills So it will not play, will not rejoice at all Music will not play to please Give off the right sort of joy For it was fashioned from cares Molded from sorrow
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Written by: ESA HOLOPAINEN
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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10 facts about this song
Music Style"My Kantele" by Amorphis is a fusion of two rather distinct genres of music—Metal and Folk—thus creating a unique and evocative resultant sound.
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InspirationsThe lyrics of the song are sourced from "Kanteletar," a collection of traditional Finnish folk poetry. This reflects the band's deep love for their Finnish heritage.
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InstrumentThe Kantele, which is the band's namesake, is a traditional Finnish string instrument. It is usually plucked, giving it a harmonic resonance that is clear and enchanting.
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VersionsThere are two versions of the song "My Kantele". The original is part of the album "Elegy" released in 1996 and is typically more heavy metal. The 'Acoustic Reprise' is calmer, which showcases the more laid-back, melodic folk side of the band.
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AlbumThe song "My Kantele," along with four other songs, all of which are re-recordings of previous Amorphis work, was released on the "My Kantele" EP album in 1997.
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ThemesThe song carries poignant lyrical themes relating to loss, melancholy, and self-discovery, adding an emotional depth to the otherwise heavy melodies.
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ContributorsThe song was written by the vocalist and lyricist Pasi Koskinen and the band's original line-up members Esa Holopainen, Olli-Pekka Laine, Jan Rechberger, and Tomi Koivusaari.
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PopularityAmorphis’s performance of the acoustic version of "My Kantele" at Wacken Open Air in 2010 has gained over 1.5 million views on YouTube, indicating the song's popularity.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for Amorphis's "My Kantele" EP shows a sculpted figure holding a Kantele, referencing the song's theme and symbolizing the band's close connection to their Finnish roots.
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AwardsThe band Amorphis, though not specifically for the song "My Kantele," has won several awards over the years including Best Metal Artist at the Emma Galea (Finnish Grammy Awards) multiple times.
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