What if jazz could punch you in the face?
Finland has long been the promised land for long hair and heavy rock music, however jazz has it’s own place here too! Then again maybe jazz is just the general name we give to music we can’t quite classify. And the original soundscapes brought forth by guitarist Heikki Ruokangas are just that; hard to classify. In Ruokangas’ creations, elements of jazz meld together with the strums and tweaks of modern classic guitars to create an aggressive medley of sound. The end result is a skillful and intense break from traditional guitar song.
Sound
Ruokangas' guitar literally redefines what noise can mean.
Direction
Karjalainen lets the music breathe without over-explaining.
Director
Juho Karjalainen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Finland's heavy metal dominance makes this jazz-ambient hybrid feel quietly radical — like screaming in a library.
Heikki Ruokangas built his own effects pedals and modified guitars, meaning every screech you hear is literally handcrafted torture.
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