The Embassy of Kitkaliitto

	EMBASSY OF KITKALIITTO EMBASSY OF KITKALIITO FUTURE GIGS 25.10.2012 Insomnia Festival, Tromsø, Norway Bookings: contact tommi (at) kitkaliitto.com! ANNOUNCEMENTS 21.10.2012 - Kitkaliitto - The Ferry Song "Kitkaliitto came out yesterday with beautiful new experimental glitchy beat softness called The Ferry Song. Prepare for electric journey accompanied with sweet catchy guitars." - Pole 2 Pole 25.05.2012 - Kitkaliitto - Rixdorf We're happy to release a new deep and organic track Rixdorf with Homemade Records. It's available on HM014 - Three Cities EP. Listen to it on SoundCloud and purchase the EP on Bandcamp 01.04.2012 - David Bowie - Space Oddity (Kitkaliitto Remix) Huge news! We finished a space lounge remix of David Bowie's classic song Space Oddity. Listen to it on SoundCloud and download the track (MP3, 320kbps) 27.03.2012 - Twin Suns video We are happy to announce a new video for Kitkaliitto by Terhi Marttila and Mika Koponen. They shot a stunningly beautiful video by using a single Nokia cell phone, without adding any post-processing effects! Guitars are played by Petteri Sariola. Twin Suns will be included on the upcoming album Theory of Everything. 27.03.2012 - Laboratory opens up Tommi's blog and portfolio about his media art experiments is now open. 16.01.2012 - New MIDI controller in works! More information on the controller will be released later. There will be a debut performance with this device in the Tromsø Kunstforening (Norway) gallery on Friday 20th of January at 9pm. Pfft.. There's also an album in works as well :) 09.11.2011 - Come Wander With Me Remix We remixed Anneke Van Giersbergen's track "Come Wander With Me" last Summer and now it's finally out on Natura Sonoris release called Balance 19 The Single Collection Volume 2. The remix is deep and layered with hints of Finnish exoticism and melancholia and features additional guitar and bass played by Petteri Sariola. As a small trivia the original song is composed by Jeff Alexander and sung by Bonnie Beecher. Links: Agua de Annique - Come Wander With Me video on YouTube Original song performed by Bonnie Beecher Purchase on Beatport Purchase on Juno 13.07.2011 - Supersonic Soundtrack download (free) 01. SH-09 02. Beyond Quasar (by Bence Tasnadi) 03. Acid 2.0 04. Resurrection State 05. Archaeoceti 06. Switch 07. Exit Star 24.06.2011 - Balance 19 Henry Saiz created the latest compilation of the Balance Series, Balance 19. All we can say is that his work on the compilation is truly spectacular. We are truly honored to have a new Kitkaliitto track featured on the first CD of the compilation. The track is called Letting Go and the version you hear on the compilation is "Henry Saiz Rnb Added Version". Now we're currently working on few remixes to be released on Henry's Natura Sonoris label, so stay tuned! Links: Henry Saiz website Balance website Natura Sonoris on MySpace Balance 19 CD on Amazon Balance 19 Digital on iTunes 15.05.2011 - Supersonic hits App Store Few months ago we were asked to do a retro arcade influenced soundtrack for a new Finnish mobile game called Supersonic developed by Kuuasema. We said "Sure, why not!" and did 6 supersonic tracks for the game and also included one track from Hungarian composer Bence Tasnadi in the game. We are now happy to announce that the work is finished and the game has already hit the App Store. The official game soundtrack will be available for download very soon. Click the play button on the left to listen to the Supersonic Soundtrack. Links: Supersonic website Supersonic on App Store (for iPhone and iPod Touch) Supersonic HD on App Store (for iPad) Supersonic music contest on AudioDraft Bence Tasnadi website 05.03.2011 - Union 81 on Optimistic compilation Tokyo-based ShapeLessMusic asked us few weeks ago to make a track for their upcoming compilation release. The schedule was tight and we had to make it in just few weeks. We ended up actually recording and finishing this one in just two days. The track melts down 80s retro-futuristic elements to modern house and chill-out. Union 81 features previously unused trumpet samples by Tom Pavla that were recorded during the Moravia sessions in 2008. All revenues from the sales are donated to the salvation of Gulf of Mexico. Purchase on: Amazon iTunes Store Kingbeat Donate via Red Cross 25.02.2011 - Supersonic soundtrack under works We are working on a soundtrack for Supersonic, an upcoming tunnel ride game for iPhone, iPad, Palm and Android. The project is pretty much different from what we do usually: It's retro, arcade and fast like the game is! We hope you enjoy the teaser. The game is being developed and published by Kuuasema. The full game and the soundtrack are unleashed in March. Stay tuned! Download the teaser 03.02.2011 - Unicorn We have finished a new demo song. There is more to come in coming months. Please leave us a comment on SoundCloud and tell us what you think of the track or the weather. Unicorn (demo) by Kitkaliitto 15.01.2011 - Remixes for other artists Here are remixes we did for Nicken and Databoy78. Enjoy! 29.09.2010 - Update Update! The update frequence has been slow lately. It doesn't mean that we are loitering around. Tommi's currently in San Francisco on a trip and uses this opportunity to record crazy field recordings, meet local artists and learn from them. We are going to concentrate on producing new tracks for the rest of the year so we can't guarantee any gigs at the moment. You can follow us on Facebook by clicking Like below. 29.09.2010 - Rytmikaravaani live By the way, here are some tracks we played live @ Rytmikaravaani in August. Enjoy! 21.06.2010 - Helsinki is finally out! Helsinki is released by Homemade Records in digital WAV and MP3 formats. It features two new tracks (and two remixes) experimenting with elements of acoustic guitar music, gypsy beats, techno and deep house. The release is concluded by a floor rocking remix of Helsinki by Juno6. More information Buy 13.06.2010 - Kuudes Linja live 24.04.2010 - New release out by summer There's a new release in works that is almost finished. We just need one more remix and mastering, and after that it's ready to go! This time it's going to be a digital only release. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, we uploaded Themepark 1984 soundtrack to Soundcloud. Give it a listen if you haven't done so yet. You can find the movie makers at infinitehumanstupidity.com. 26.02.2010 - Snowman is coming! Finally, a new Kitkaliitto song called Snowman is available! It's a story about Wellington the snowman that takes you on a ride to the Winter Wonderland. Listen on Soundcloud Download Snowman Download Snowman (Extended Dub) 21.12.2009 - Traveler, Part I (feat. Petteri Sariola) song and remix available We have an honor to present you a new song called Traveler, Part I that features Petteri Sariola playing some guitar parts. Tommi has also prepared a remix that strikes a slightly different tone and texture on the song. Listen on Soundcloud Also, be sure to check out Ella. Some smooth and jazzy deep house for your taste. 03.11.2009 - Helsinki (instrumental) song available We have released a new demo song called Helsinki. This version is an instrumental version and we plan to release a full version later with vocals. Listen on Soundcloud Download link Meanwhile, stay tuned, there is a lot of new material on the pipeline. From weirdo deep house to more rocking stuff. 02.10.2009 - Swamp EP landed in Finland ... and Suomi is in love. Swamp EP 12" can now be bought from Levykauppa Äx and Stupido for inexpensive 9,90e support price. Get your copy now! The amount of records is _very_ limited. 28.09.2009 - Swamp EP 12" vinyl released by Kann Records "Let's give Kitkaliitto a warm welcome! Instantly impressed by these guy's music we were - quite unique and not easy to classify. So this is their debut EP - coming straight from Helsinki with love, three tracks and a remix. You can hear influences and samples from deep movie scores, Downtempo, House, even Big Beat always escorted by some factor for self destruction. The remix of Moravia by Sevensol & Bender shoves a rough House skeleton under Tom Pavla's fantastic trumpet Ð simple, raw and beautiful." - Kann Records Buy from distributor's web site (Diamonds and Pearls) Listen to Swamp EP at Soundcloud PAST GIGS 14.09.2012 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Playground, Helsinki, Finland 18.08.2012 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Kesäsiirtola 6 \| UG, near Helsinki 16.05.2012 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Vernissa, Vantaa, Finland 26.05.2012 Controller Performance \| Raflost Festival, Reykjavik, Iceland 16.05.2012 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Vernissa, Vantaa, Finland 20.01.2012 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Tromsø Kunstforening, Tromsø, Norway 26.11.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| CTRL+ALT+DEL 3 Years \| Lahti 25.11.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Sidetrax \| Bar Isoroba 10, Helsinki 15.10.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Kotibileet, UG \| Helsinki 23.09.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE with Sysinä Ryhmä \| Lavaklubi, Kansallisteatteri \| Helsinki 11.09.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE with Sysinä Ryhmä \| Lavaklubi, Kansallisteatteri \| Helsinki 10.09.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE with Sysinä Ryhmä \| Lavaklubi, Kansallisteatteri \| Helsinki 09.09.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE with Sysinä Ryhmä \| Lavaklubi, Kansallisteatteri \| Helsinki 04.06.2011 Kitkaliitto Techno LIVE \| Underground \| Helsinki region 25.03.2011 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| CTRL + ALT + DEL \| Ravintola Tirra, Lahti 03.12.2010 Super Alias LIVE \| Xmas mayhem \| Oubs, Espoo 10.10.2010 Tommi's Live Set \| Burning Man Decompression \| San Francisco 27.09.2010 Tommi's DJ & Korg DS-10 Set \| Private event \| Mars Bar, San Francisco 07.08.2010 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Rytmikaravaani \| Alppipuisto, Helsinki 31.07.2010 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Homemade label night \| ZMF, Berlin 11.06.2010 Kitkaliitto \| Private event \| Hub Helsinki, Helsinki 05.06.2010 Kitkaliitto \| EH6 \| Kuudes Linja, Helsinki 22.05.2010 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Kallio Kukkii \| Harjun Nuorisotalo, Helsinki 27.12.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Elitserien \| UG, Near Helsinki 04.12.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Goa \| Playground, Helsinki 14.11.2009 Tommi/w Trash Disco LIVE \| E16V \| Oubs, Espoo 28.09.2009 Kitkaliitto DJ-set \| INDWT Funeral Party \| Nude, Helsinki 23.09.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| In New DJ's We Trust \| Nude, Helsinki 23.08.2009 Super Alias LIVE \| Kesäsiirtola 3 \| UG, near Helsinki 22.08.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Kesäsiirtola 3 \| UG, near Helsinki 10.07.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Structura Permacultura \| Playground, Helsinki 06.06.2009 Super Alias LIVE \| Reclaim The Streets \| Helsinki 11.04.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Vainot \| UG, Espoo 12.02.2009 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Themepark 1984 Premiere \| Oubs, Espoo 01.11.2008 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| E15V \| UG, Helsinki 19.09.2008 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Musta Aukko \| UG, Espoo 23.08.2008 Super Alias LIVE \| Force Majeure \| UG, Helsinki 26.04.2008 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Yönäytös \| Kino Tapiola, Espoo 11.04.2008 Kitkaliitto DJ-set \| Entropy club \| King Kong Balls, Helsinki 06.03.2008 Kitkaliitto LIVE \| Goa \| Rose Garden, Helsinki SHORT BIOGRAPHY Kitkaliitto is a collaborative band of 3 friends from Helsinki to flesh out their ideas in music and visual arts since 2005. Kitkaliitto is Tommi Koskinen, Niko Ryytty and Juha Hilpas. They started by creating soundtracks for theatre performances and osbcure avant garde films but eventually ended up going towards the world of experimental house and techno music in late 2009 with their debut EP "Swamp" released by Leipzig based Kann Records. Since then they have been experimenting on the borderline of acoustic and electronic music of all sorts. They are currently working on their first album (working title "Theory of Everything") that will be released by Henry Saiz's label Natura Sonoris later this year. They've remixed artists such as Anneke Van Giersbergen, Liz Cirelli, Jesse Somfay, Databoy 78 and created a soundtrack for the mobile game Supersonic that has been downloaded over one million times. Kitkaliitto gets their influence from every day life, their underground studio, visual arts, technical cadgets and widgets, b-class Hollywood movies, collecting not so useful items, occultism, nuns, sunscreen and Bikini Bandits. If someone would list fraction of their musical influences, it would include at least Arvo Pärt, Amon Tobin, Burial, Charlie Parker, Coil, Edith Piaf, Electric Wizard, Ella Fitzgerald, Erik Truffaz Quartet, Isis, Justice, The Knife, NIN, Mr. Scruff, Tool, Trentemoller and Venetian Snares. RELEASES Kitkaliitto - Supersonic Soundtrack (Free Digital Download) Kitkaliitto - Union 81 (Digital Download) HM005 - Kitkaliitto - Helsinki (Digital Download) KANN04 - Kitkaliitto - Swamp EP (Vinyl, Digital Download) Kitkaliitto - Themepark 1984 Soundtrack (Free Digital Download) FEATURED ON Balance 19: Henry Saiz (Balance Music) Summer Ceremony 2011 (NS025 - Natura Sonoris) Balance 19 The Single Collection Volume 2 (NS027 - Natura Sonoris)	TWITTER FEED CONNECT
	MUSIC & VIDEO Kitkaliitto on Soundcloud Kitkaliitto on YouTube NETWORKS Facebook Twitter Soundcloud Youtube Last.fm Not updated anymore: Myspace Mikseri.net (in Finnish) FRIENDS & LINKS Henry Saiz Kann Records Homemade Records Infinitehumanstupidity.com Trio DStruction Petteri Sariola Entropy Ry Kuuasema OUBS CONTACT E-mail: tommi (at) kitkaliitto.com EMBASSY OF KITKALIITTO 2012