Pauli Hanhiniemi

Pauli Hanhiniemi
Pauli Hanhiniemi (2010)
Background information
Born	1964 Alavus, Finland
Genres	Rock, traditional Finnish music
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer, musician
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica, guitar, keyboard
Years active	1982 – present
Associated acts	Kolmas Nainen (1982–1994) Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri (1994–2005) Hehkumo (2006–2008) Kolmas Nainen (2009–present)

Pauli Hanhiniemi (born in Alavus in 1964) is a Finnish singer, songwriter (composer and lyricist) and musician. Starting his career in 1982, he formed the famous Finnish rock band Kolmas Nainen in 1982. After the break-up of the band in 1994, he formed Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri that performed until 2005. He later joined Hehkumo, a band with more traditional sound. In 2009, the highly popular Kolmas Nainen returned with two new studio albums and great commercial success.

Pauli Hanhiniemi, a prolific singer, songwriter has been involved in writing songs for his formations Kolmas Nainen, Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri, Hehkumo as well as many other Finnish musical acts such as Edu Kettunen, Juliet Jonesin Sydän, Kerkko Koskinen, Anna Eriksson, Hauli Bros amongst others. For a comprehensive list, refer to fi:Luettelo Pauli Hanhiniemen kappaleista

Bands and formations

Kolmas Nainen

Pauli Hanhiniemi and Kolmas Nainen in a comeback concert in 2010

Kolmas Nainen (literally The Third Woman in Finnish) is a successful Finnish rock band established in 1982 in Alavus was fronted by Pauli Hanhiniemi and came to fame after taking part in the 1984 Rockin SM-kisoissa, a rock music competition. The band survived for a decade releasing 7 studio albums in addition to a number of live albums, DVDs and compilations. The band is enjoying a comeback since 2009 with a string of new studio and compilation releases. Members included Pauli Hanhiniemi (vocals, keyboards, harmonica, accordion), Pasi Kallioniemi (drums, backing vocals), Raimo Valkama (bass), Sakari Pesola (guitar and backing vocals) and Timo Löyvä (guitar). After guitarist Timo Löyvä left in 1989, he was replaced by Timo Kivikangas.

The band broke up in 1994, but continued performing on brief occasions owing to its popularity. In 2009, it made a big comeback with the release of the album Sydänääniä' that topped the Finnish Albums Chart and the follow up Me ollaan ne that reached number 2 in the same chart.

Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri

Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri
Origin	Finland
Genres	Rock
Years active	1994–2005
Website	www.kolmasnainen.net
Past members	Pauli Hanhiniemi (1994–2005) Pasi Hiidenniemi (1994–2005) Mika Hiironniemi (1994–2004) Samuli Happo (1994–2005) Tommi Laine (1998–2005) Juppo Paavola (2004–2005)

Immediately after the break-up of the band, Pauli Hanhiniemen formed his band Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri that continued performing from 1994 until 2005. The band released seven albums and was made up of:

• Pauli Hanhiniemi – vocals, harmonica, guitar, keyboard (1994–2005)
• Pasi Hiidenniemi – guitar, backing vocals (1994–2005)
• Mika Hiironniemi – drums (1994–2004) / replaced by:
  • Juppo Paavola – drums (2004–2005)
• Samuli Happo – bass, backing vocals (1994–2005)
• Tommi Laine – guitar, backing vocals (1998–2005)

Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo

Hehkumo
Origin	Finland
Genres	Rock, Traditional Finnish music
Years active	2006–2008
Past members	Pauli Hanhiniemi Anne-Mari Kivimäki Piia Kleemola Antti Paalanen Juppo Paavola Ville Rauhala Mika Virkkala

After break-up, main vocalist of the band Pauli Hanhiniemi continued performing solo and with the Finnish band Hehkumo. Materials were mainly traditional Finnish music and instruments but with a modernized twist.

The band was formed of:

• Pauli Hanhiniemi – vocals, guitar, harmonica, accordion
• Anne-Mari Kivimäki – 5-row accordion, tamburin, vocals
• Piia Kleemola – violin, viola, 15-string Kantala, vocals
• Antti Paalanen – accordion
• Juppo Paavola – drums, percussion
• Ville Rauhala – double bass, vocals
• Mika Virkkala – mandolin, octave violin, viola

Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo released two studio albums: Muistoja tulevaisuudesta in 2006 with singles including "Suvisivakointia / Hurja poika", "Suolammen vettä" and "Tähtiin kirjoitettu". This was followed by the album Aukkoja tarinassa in 2008 with singles "Meitä onni hipaisi" and "Vanhanaikainen". The 2008 album made it to number 14 in the Finnish Albums Chart. the band also released a short film Aukkoja tarinassa in 2008.

Discography

Kolmas Nainen

(For details of albums and singles, see Kolmas Nainen discography section)

Studio albums

• 1986: Kolmas Nainen
• 1987: Paha minut iski
• 1989: Hikiset siivut
• 1990: Hyvää ja kaunista
• 1991: Elämän tarkoitus
• 1992: Tiheän sisään
• 1994: Onnen oikotiellä

Studio albums (comeback period, 2009-present)

• 2009: Sydänääniä
• 2013: Me ollaan ne

Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri

Albums

Year	Album	Peak positions
		FIN [1]
1995	Vol. 1	–
1996	Mitä sais olla?	17
1998	Kaupunkitarinoita	11
2000	Pikkutaivas	5
2001	Appelle-moi Bob	5
2002	Parhaat	8
2004	Parhaat	12

Charting Singles

Year	Single	Peak positions
		FIN [1]
2000	"Siipeen jos sain"	12

Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo

Year	Album	Peak positions
		FIN [2]
2006	Muistoja tulevaisuudesta	–
2008	Aukkoja tarinassa	14

Pauli Hanhiniemi (solo)

Year	Album	Peak positions
		FIN [3]
2014	Minä ja hehkumo	3

References

1. "Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri discography". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
2. "Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo discography". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
3. "Pauli Hanhiniemi discography". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 November 2014.

External links

• Kolmas Nainen Official website