- The
Radio-Heaters -
During the Automn break I spent one week in Helsinki. Over
this time period, I met a Finnish music group named « radio-heaters »
(with reference to the wordplay « radiators »). This band is composed
of two trumpeter, one sousophoner , one drummer and two slide tromboner. These
music players are old between 17 to 24, and they travel accross finland to show
their talent and originality.
Consequently after discussing with them in front of the Stockmann
(near the train station), they told me that they seem to be « music
nomad » playing for their their pleasure. According to them, play music in
the street is « fun » and sometimes it allows them to earn money as
30 euros per person per day. So during their holidays, weekends, national
holidays or sometimes to cover special events like birthdays, cocktails or
dinner parties, they try to make people happy and to have an impact on their
behavior in a short way.
Thus the quartet interpret world famous pop music like
« umbrella » of Rihanna, « The Fox» of ylvis or « pumped up
kicks» of Foster the People ... In their opinion it’s essential to bring great
« authenticity » to the performance » in relation to their
interpretation. People in the street need to be impress and touch by the way
they are trying to expres their music. Indeed, they have for me a true
personalities and I was inspired by their courage, determination and
perseverance. Finally , what I have taken away from this meeting is : they
play instruments not to be known but however just for brought hapiness and
kindness to strangers.
Paul Berastegui
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ReplyDeleteI have seen some musicians on the street and they are usually really good. on subway stations they need to book an hour and take turns between artist perfoming there. good money is made, but also brings joy to passengers by, which is the essential !
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