CMX is a Finnish rock band. They are known for lead singer and bass player A. W. Yrjänä's poetic lyrics of religious imagery and their progressive musical style that combines influences from e.g. Pixies, Helmet and Dead Kennedys. In later years they have also been heavily influenced by 1960s and 1970s progressive rock bands such as Yes, King Crimson and Pink Floyd. These bands' influence is best seen on their double-album Dinosaurus Stereophonicus which is sometimes considered to be sort of a tribute to the progressive rock scene of the 1970s. Their own influence on Finnish music of the late nineties and early 21st century is very notable, and the band has gradually gained large-scale mainstream success. Recently their success has reached the point where they have been named Best Band of the Year by readers multiple times in several Finnish rock magazines and even Best Band of the World in one instance, to which the band reacted mostly as a joke. Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... A. W. Yrjänä (Aki Ville Yrjänä, born on 30 July 1967) is the singer, songwriter and bassist of the Finnish band CMX. In addition to his musical work, he has also published three collections of poems. ... Progressive music is an approach to music that can be applied to several different musical genres. ... Pixies are an alternative rock music group. ... Helmet is an American rock/heavy metal band formed in New York City by Page Hamilton (vocals/guitar) with Henry Bogdan (bass), Peter Mengede (guitar) and John Stanier (drums) in 1989. ... The Dead Kennedys were a punk rock band from San Francisco, California. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Progressive rock (shortened to prog, or prog rock when differentiating from other progressive genres) is an ambitious, eclectic, and often grandiose style of rock music which arose in the late 1960s, reached the peak of its popularity in the early 1970s, and continues as a musical form to this day. ... Yes is a progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. ... The famous cover of King Crimsons debut album In the Court of the Crimson King (1969), painted by Barry Godber. ... Pink Floyd (formed in 1965 in Cambridge, England) are a British progressive rock band, noted for their progressive compositions, thoughtful lyrics, sonic experimentation, cover art and elaborate live shows. ... Dinosaurus Stereophonicus (2000) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. It is a double album, with notable influences from the 70s prog legends. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

CMX is barely known outside of Finland (due to Finnish lyrics and lack of marketing push), but as an anecdote, Billy Gould of Faith No More named their Rautakantele as his favourite album of 1995. Gould also produced their 1998 album Vainajala. William David Gould (born April 24, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is a musician and producer. ... The band in 1997. ... Rautakantele (1995) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. See kantele. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Vainajala (1998) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. Vainaja is Finnish for a deceased person, Vainajala meaning a name of a place inhabited by the dead. ...

CMX nowadays

ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (850x565, 89 KB) Picture of the band CMX. The picture is property of EMI, used by permission of the band. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (850x565, 89 KB) Picture of the band CMX. The picture is property of EMI, used by permission of the band. ...

Lineup

• A. W. Yrjänä (vocals, bass)
• Janne Halmkrona (guitars)
• Timo Rasio (guitars)
• Tuomas Peippo (drums) (1997-)

A. W. Yrjänä (Aki Ville Yrjänä, born on 30 July 1967) is the singer, songwriter and bassist of the Finnish band CMX. In addition to his musical work, he has also published three collections of poems. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... A Fender Jazz Bass Bass guitar (also called electric bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass) refers to an electric bass or an electric/acoustic string instrument with a similar appearance to the guitar, but with a larger body, commonly four strings, longer scale neck and tuned an octave lower... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Past members

• Kimmo Suomalainen (guitar) (1985-1990)
• Pekka Kanniainen (drums) (1985-1997)
• Pasi Isometsä (guitar) (1990)

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Discography

Albums

Kolmikärki (1990) Kolmikärki (Trident) is CMXs debut album (1990). ... This article is about the year. ...	Veljeskunta (1991) Image File history File links Veljeskunta. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...	Aurinko (1992) Image File history File links CMXAurinko. ... Aurinko (1992) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word Aurinko means the Sun in the Finnish language. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...	Aura (1994) Image File history File links CMXAura. ... Aura (1994) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word aura is Finnish for plough. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with Ruoste. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...
Rautakantele (1995) Rautakantele (1995) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. See kantele. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...	Discopolis (1996) Image File history File links Discopolis. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...	Cloaca Maxima (compilation, 1997) Cloaca Maxima (1997) is the first compilation album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The name Cloaca Maxima means Great Sewer in Latin, and was also an early name of the band before it was shortened to CMX. The compilation contains three CDs, which are named Physis, Aetheris and Astralis... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...	Vainajala (1998) Image File history File links Vainajala. ... Vainajala (1998) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. Vainaja is Finnish for a deceased person, Vainajala meaning a name of a place inhabited by the dead. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...
Dinosaurus Stereophonicus (2000) Image File history File links Cover of the CMX album Dinosaurus Stereophonicus. ... Dinosaurus Stereophonicus (2000) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. It is a double album, with notable influences from the 70s prog legends. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...	Isohaara (2002) Image File history File links Download high resolution version (709x709, 55 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...	Aion (2003) Aion (2003) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. Track listing All songs written by CMX with lyrics by A.W. Yrjänä Pirunnyrkki - 3:19 Sielunvihollinen - 4:00 Melankolia - 4:12 Fysiikka ei kestä - 4:53 Palvelemaan konetta - 3:52 Kuoleman risteyksestä kolme virstaa pohjoiseen - 5:42... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...	Cloaca Maxima II (compilation, 2004) Cloaca Maxima II (2004) is the second compilation album by the Finnish rock group CMX, published seven years after the first compilation Cloaca Maxima. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Pedot (2005) ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1181x1181, 408 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Pedot (2005) is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word Pedot is Finnish for beasts. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

EPs

• Johannes Kastaja (1987)
• Raivo (1989)
• Tanssitauti (1990)
• Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot (1991)

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Cassette demos

• Raiskattu lastulevy (1985)
• Arktinen Hysteria (1985)
• Pohjolan Valkeus (1986)
• Johannes Kastaja (1987)

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Singles

• Manalainen (1992)
• Härjät (1992)
• Ruoste (1994)
• Kultanaamio (1994)
• Pelasta maailma (1995)
• Nimetön (1996)
• Aamutähti (1996)
• Vallat ja väet (1997)
• Siivekäs (1997)
• Ainomieli '97 (1997)
• Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot +5 (1998)
• Ei yksikään (1998)
• Sillanrakentaja (1998)
• Surunmurhaaja (1999)
• Myrskyn ratsut (2000)
• Jatkuu niinkuin sade (2000)
• Iliman pielet (2001)
• Meidän syntimme (2001)
• Puuvertaus (2001)
• Pohjoista leveyttä (2002)
• Minun sydämeni on särkynyt (2002)
• Minne paha haudattiin (2002)
• Silmien takana (2003)
• Lepattajat (2003)
• Melankolia (2003)
• Palvelemaan konetta (2004)
• Kauneus pettää (2004)
• Olet tässä (2005)
• Uusi ihmiskunta (2005)
• Kain (2006)

1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

DVD's

• DVD (2001)

External links

Official site