This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my October artists and their song.
We’re already well into the 2nd week of October and Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag. Here’s a look at the song/artists I’ve chosen to feature this week.
The Rasmus is a Finnish rock band formed in Helsinki in 1994, consisting of vocalist Lauri Ylönen, bassist Eero Heinonen, guitarist Emppu Suhonen, and drummer Aki Hakala. They are known for their blend of rock, alternative rock, and pop rock. Their first appearance was at their school’s Christmas party; since then, they have sold millions of albums worldwide and gained international success. Everybody’s got to start somewhere!
Anette Olzon is a Swedish singer best known as a former lead vocalist for the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. She began her career in the Swedish band Alyson Avenue before joining Nightwish, with whom she recorded two albums. After leaving Nightwish, she has focused on her solo career and formed the metal project The Dark Element. She is also a registered nurse who has balanced her music career with her work in healthcare.
The Rasmus and Anette Olzon collaborated on the 2009 symphonic rock song “October & April”. The Rasmus featured Olzon on the single for their compilation album, Best of 2001–2009. “October & April” uses the contrast of the dark, cold season of October and the bright, warm season of April to metaphorically represent a couple who are fundamentally different and are facing a doomed relationship due to irreconcilable disputes and controversy. The song was recorded in 2008 and released as a single in late 2009.
This is “October & April” by The Rasmus with Anette Olzon
Big thanks to Glyn Wilton for hosting Mixed Music Bag each week. Please be sure to follow the link and check out Glyn’s site.
Thanks for joining me today for a look and a listen.
See you on the flip side. 😎
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Once again you’ve introduced me to song I’ve never before heard. It’s beautiful, I sat back and let it wash over me!
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So pleased you enjoyed the new music, dear Keith. Thank you!
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Oh so beautiful! Thanks for the introduction!
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My pleasure, D. Enjoy the music.
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Nice find, new to me but a lovely choice, Nancy.
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It’s always a rush when I can feature something new. Thanks, Jim.
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I’ve heard of Rasmus but I never knew they were from Finland.
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They are indeed. A wild and crazy bunch of rocking Finns!
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I’ve not heard this song before either, Nancy, but ‘tis a pleasure to read your added info whilst listening, , … 🎶💙🎶
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Thanks, Penn. I was looking for something different and this fit the bill nicely. Enjoy the music! 🎶
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Oh I love this song so much. I’ve heard it quite a few times and have in saved in my favorite music folder, too. 🙂
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It’s pretty cool, isn’t it? I’m glad to know I found one you like, Barbara. Thanks!
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I’d not heard October & April before – a great combination and lyrics too💞
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Thanks, Ange. So pleased to know you’re enjoying the music! 🎶
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Thank you for introducing me to ‘The Rasmus’, and this fabulous music/video, Nancy … here is one from the Swedish band, ‘Lake of Tears’ …
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Very cool, dear Ivor! The opening chords reminded me a bit of Deep Purple. I see we’re both into the Nordic sound lately. Symphonic rock …. I like it! 🎶
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There’s lots of great music 🎶 from the Scandinavian area, Nancy… especially 2 of my favourites, Poets of the Fall and Sivet Hoyem
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Poets of the Fall is a favorite of mine as well, dear Ivor, but I’m not familiar with Sivet Hoyem. I’ll check them out.
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OMGoodness! Sivet Hoyem is fabulous! 🎶
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Yes indeed, Sivet’s music and his melodious voice are an incredible combination 🎶😍
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Hi Nancy I love both Razmus and Anette Olzon …. This is my favourite song by Razmus and I have been inspired to write poems on the subject of lost lovers. 💜💜
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It’s a great song, isn’t it? I’m happy to know this resonated with you, sis. 🎶
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It did 💜💜
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Beautiful song! Their voices blend well. ❤️
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Glad to know you like this one, Debbie. Check out the one Ivor dropped into his comment; it’s pretty cool. Thanks!
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A new one for me. I liked it a lot 👍
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Thanks, Clive! I’m pleased to know you liked it.
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