Maailma
Speculum
Maailma are Laura Naukkarinen (alias well known free-folk musician Lau Nau), Matti Bye (film composer and silent film performer) and Kristian Holmgren (producer, musician and silent film performer). Maailma return with their second full-length 'Speculum'. Apart from augmenting their sound with instruments like the Hammond organ, the harpsichord and the celesta, for the follow-up to 2008's 'Noitalauluja', Maailma have been collaborating with a small orchestra of string and woodwind players. Monumental and microscopic at turns, rarely has music moved so effortlessly between folk music, psychedelia, electronics, and classical orchestra. Also appearing is percussionist Henrik Olsson, playing drums, marimba and homemade electronic percussion. Additionally, the album features guest appearances from Helena Espvall, Antti Tolvi, and Mattias Olsson.