Category: Songwriting

No.1 *2!

July 23, 2013
What could be better than winning first place? –Winning it twice! Lately we have had two number ones! Super work from Amna reaching No. 1 on the Japanese digital album chart (including Nalle’s song “Love Inside My Head”). And: Helena Paparizou did it again! Currently #1 on the Greek album chart.
When the wheels are turning fast, there is little time to write and report. This summer also a very pleasant visit: the Swedish Bryan Adams “sound-a-like” Anders Borgius ( Celine Dion, Smokie etc.) came for a four day co-writing session and his sweet voice still echoes in the house. The result: one hit song that already is receiving ovations in the US and one song waiting to be completed. A lot of beer and wine consumed…
More good news: a new market entry; this time China. Chinese artist Jane Zhang is now in the studio recording a song called “Oath to you”. (Co-written with Petri Somer and Herbie Crichlow). In Latin America a great new contact was established and now Sony Music Latin is releasing one of Nalle’s songs. More info will follow… this is exciting!

In the domestic department: a remix, made by Nalle, of “Marjanpoimija” will be released soon. The  upcoming teen artist Nomi released a song with Nalle’s drum and synth production

On micro level: business as usual!
N&I

Voice of Finland songwriting camp

February 25, 2013

The countdown of the reality TV show Voice of Finland has begun. This means that a lot of songs soon have to see the light of day. This without the knowledge of who their performers will be. With only educated guesses as a reference Kaiku entertainment invited a bunch of songwriters to a camp in Helsinki mo-tue this week. The camp was originally initiated by Universal which is Voice of Finland’s official record company. But neither do they know who they will sign in the end. An interesting starting point, indeed. Anyway: a lot of work got done. The end result will, as always be interesting. The power so far lies in the hands of the judges. After that, the torch will be passed on to you!

Nalle co-writing with Jonas Olsson (picture)
Jonas Olsson

Monday again and facing it feels ok. A very nice weekend with a late birthday celebration for the newly 11-year old on the agenda. No fever in the household anymore and we are all alive and kicking!
I

Like a Melody: published in a different type of media

February 19, 2013

The no.1 chart hit & most played song in Greece 2011 “Baby it’s over” with Helena Paparizou is now to be found in print. Mikko Tamminen and Nalle co-wrote the song with Hanne Sorvaag who now has published a book consisting of songs she has written.

Nimetön-1

Get your own copy here: Musikkforlaget Cantando

The co-writing session this week with Anders Borgius is postponed since he got an offer he couldn’t refuse. Hoping he will visit later on this spring. On our minds right now: 1.a suitable name for the start-up. 2. the up-coming business meeting this Friday.

I&N

Greetings from the cold north

February 6, 2013

Report from Rovaniemi: Hit factory togheter with Samuli Laiho (Finland) and Tomori Kudo (Japan), who became internationally known for creating Nintendo’s “Xenoblade Clonicle” & “Code Of Princess“ series main themes. He is also an artist under the name ACE.

Challenging due to cultural differencies, but also interesting and hopefully fruitful.
Snoring room mates. Earplugs aquired.