More than 20 live performances are featured in a 1981 documentary about three Finnish rock bands touring Lake Saimaa aboard the steamboat SS Heinävesi.
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More than 20 live performances are featured in a 1981 documentary about three Finnish rock bands touring Lake Saimaa aboard the steamboat SS Heinävesi.
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On the steamboat SS Heinävesi, three Finnish rock groups-Eppu Normaali, Juice Leskinen Slam, and Hassisen Kone-perform during their "Tuuliajolla" tour around Lake Saimaa from May 31 to June 7, 1981. The film features over 20 live performances and interviews with the musicians, capturing their interactions and experiences on the water. The soundtrack album, Tuuliajolla, was released by Poko Rekords.
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Why Watch
- See Eppu Normaali perform live on a steamboat.
- Meet Finnish rock legends like Juice Leskinen Slam.
- Find out about the 1981 Finnish rock scene.
Did You Know
- The film features over 20 live performances by Finnish rock bands.
- It was filmed during the 'Tuuliajolla' tour from May 31 to June 7, 1981.
- The original title references a 1979 thriller film, The China Syndrome.
- The soundtrack album Tuuliajolla was released by Poko Rekords.
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What is the original title of The Saimaa Gesture?
The original title is Saimaa-ilmiö, which translates to The Saimaa Syndrome.
Which rock groups are featured in The Saimaa Gesture?
The film features the Finnish rock groups Eppu Normaali, Hassisen Kone, and Juice Leskinen Slam.
When was the soundtrack album Tuuliajolla released?
The soundtrack album Tuuliajolla was released by Poko Rekords in 1981 and re-released on CD in 1993 and 2007.
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