In the 1990s, Kyyria, who rose to the rock elite of the Finnish capital region like a rocket and just as surprisingly broke up after just a few years, gathered his forces for the Reporn 25th anniversary tour last year. Now, the unforgettable atmosphere of the second sold-out Tavastia gig that ended the tour has been compressed into a double vinyl, which will be released exactly one month from now, on December 13th.
The first taste of the Reporn – Live at Tavastia double vinyl will be available on Friday this week, when the single “Mouthful of Dust” is released with a music video. The video produced by Sam Jamsen can only be seen on Spotify.
“Miracles do happen! The impossible became possible when I met Gas Lipstick we agreed that this time the Kyyrian Reunion would not remain at the stage of talking. Of course, the upcoming journey included doubts, conflicting feelings and challenges, but in the end the Reporn 25th anniversary tour was an incredible experience “, keyboard player Santeri “Sande” Kallio says.
The tour included Kyyria’s classic ensemble Ville Tuomi, Santeri Kallio, Gas Lipstick, Niclas Etelävuori and Mikael Vehkaoja. The gigs were full of happy people and the atmosphere was wonderful on both sides of the stage.
“The shock, disappointment and bitterness brought by the sudden breakup in 1998 were erased from the mind by the power of music, in good company, and I could even say that the tour was a direct catharsis for the band. The going at the gigs was wild and the quality was the best Kyyria ever. That’s why we decided to release the second Tavastia gig as a live album. I think it would have been crazy not to make some kind of tangible memory of our trip,” Sande continues.
The upcoming double album is also available for pre-sale today, and Kallio thanks Mikko “Vemmu” Vehmas, who also belongs to Helsinki’s long-standing rock scene, who made the upcoming release possible, in packaging a great moment.
“A lot has been invested in the production of the album, and many will be surprised by the live condition of the band after a quarter of a century of silence. Fortunately, Stay Heavy Records joined the project, which both the band and Stay Heavy believe is a significant cultural act and a must-buy for every 90s sound’s lover and anyone interested in Finnish music history. You have been warned”, Sande Kallio smiles.
Reporn – Live at Tavastia includes the following songs:
SIDE A:
Evelyn
Propability 121
Centrepiece
Skinny Rover
SIDE B:
Only Eyes Behind
Freaked Home
Divinity High
Mouthful of Dust
SIDE C:
Death is Dressed for Me
Sister Moon
Vendetta
Love Joy
Jesus Döner
SIDE D:
Winter Winds
Voice in a Mirage
Mind the Light
Gift
Reporn – Live at Tavastia is part of the Stay Heavy Records’ 20th anniversary release series.