'Personal Jesus' from Depeche Mode is probably one of the most iconic vocal tracks when it comes to my generation and those a bit older. I've always enjoyed the powerful tone of the original, so I had to make my own edit of it. Hope you enjoy!

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Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Kajis 'Warmup' Bootleg)

Usually if something is already perfect it doesn't need remixing, but I just had to put my dark twist on the amazing new James Bond theme by Billie Eilish. 'No Time To Die' has been nonstop on my playlists ever since it came out, but there wasn't a version available that I could play in my sets. It was hard to ditch the original chords and melodies, but my plan when remixing anything has always been quite simple; take it, break it and make it your own. A few full days of studiowork and I managed to morph it into a progressive banger with a hint of trancey vibes. I got goosebumps multiple times during the climax while making it, hope it transfers to you guys as well.

Billie Eilish - No Time To Die (Kajis 'Licence To Dance' Bootleg)

***Sorry my international friends, this one is in Finnish only. I will try and get similar sessions done in English in the near future. ***

Jee jee! Hauskaa tehdä uusi jakso pienen tauon jälkeen. Tällä kertaa vieraan sijaan joudutte kuuntelemaan allekirjoittaneen (Kajis) tarinoita ja ajatuksia. Availen mm. miten eksyin ja innostuin itse konemusan pariin, kerron ekoista keikoista ja bilevuosista, elämää muuttaneesta selkäleikkauksesta, ym. Kieltämättä outo tunne painaa recordi päälle ja puhua yksikseen, toivottavasti lopputulos on edes siedettävä. Paljon tärkeitä asioita, hetkiä ja ihmisiä unohtui mainita - koitan muistaa paremmin seuraavalla kerralla. Tämmönen freestyle formaatti on itelle kaikista mukavin, mutta väkisinkin unohtaa tärkeitä detaileja aiheesta kun aiheesta. Vieras- ja ideaehdotuksia voi iskeä tulemaan + mitä kaikkea muuta haluaisitte kanavalla nähdä jatkossa? Haastiksia? Keskusteluja? Tutorialeja? Dokkareita? Kaikki risut ja ruusut on tervetulleita. Omat musasomet löytyy tuosta alhaalta, jos ne sattuu jotakuta kiinnostamaan.

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Kahvia & Konemusiikkia #4 - KAJIS

'Californication' by RHCP is one of the greatest and most known rock songs ever. When I stumbled across the vocals of this amazing track, I just had to try and put my melodic touch to it. The end result is a low tempo melodic banger that surfs between trance, progressive and house music. Make sure to play it loud and let yours truly know if you like it!

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (Kajis 'Malibu At Night' Bootleg)

Kaikkien rakastama, YleX perjantai-iltojen ääni, Suomen kovin teknojynttä ja hyvä ystäväni Orion kävi kylässä. Miehen urahistorian ja radiotyön lisäksi keskusteltiin muun muassa siitä, mitä tekno on ja mikä siinä oikein viehättää. Puheenaiheina myös mm. Saksan mystinen ja villi Berghain-klubi, haamutuottaminen ja erilaiset vastoinkäymiset ja ilmiöt musiikkimaailmassa. 

Tää jakso merkkas mulle tosi paljon. Juska on suuresti syy siihen miksi mun (ja monen muun pienen artistin) musiikilla on edes kuuntelijoita tässä maassa. Vuosia kestäny tuki niin ammatti- kun henk.koht-tasolla + äijän maanläheisyys on paketti mitä en tuu koskaan pitää itsestäänselvyytenä. Oli kivaa ja luonnollista.

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Kahvia & Konemusiikkia #5 - ORION

This is my bootleg treatment of 'Breaking The Habit' from the iconic Linkin Park. Hope this 120bpm "low tempo high energy" -version brings you happiness and joy. It's somewhat of a mixture between progressive house, progressive trance and.... Melodic? Whatever it is, I tried putting a lot of emotion into making it - hope you can feel it! 

Linkin Park had a big influence on me when I was a kid - I remember listening to 'Hybrid Theory' almost religiously once I discovered tracks like 'Papercut' and 'In The End'. Heavy music with melodic elements was a big thing for me growing up. 

RIP Chester Bennington. Your voice luckily will never disappear from this world.

Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit (Kajis 'Slow Trance' Bootleg)

An intense, deep and melodic journey throughout a variety of sounds. 

Kajis - Rendezvous With You (Original Mix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

A mood-enhancer for the fans of acoustic and melodic chillout music. 

Kajis - Sands Of Anguilla (Original Chill Mix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

As a music fan, Michael Jackson has always been on powerplay when it comes to my personal playlists. There's literally not a single track from the king of pop that I'm not a fan of. For the longest of times I really wanted to create a remix of one of his songs. I wanted make something that would fit in my sets and shake the club and festival grounds. 'Earth Song' was the perfect fit for this idea with its angelic vocals and powerful message. Probably one of my favourite remixes in a while this one, I had so much fun making it! This took 81 layers of mind-dumbing producing, which can be considered overkill in this particular genre, but it was all worth it to get the track sounding the way I wanted. Can't wait to play this from a loud soundsystem! Check it out and feel free to do the moonwalk and drop a "hee hee" if you're feeling it.

Michael Jackson - Earth Song (Kajis Progressive Bootleg)

60 Million Years

I remember hearing 'Danzel - Pump It Up' sooooo many times as a kid. It wasn't until my trip to Ibiza a few years back that I realized how big and iconic the original track is. When I bumped into the acapella, I knew I had to make a fitting version of this party anthem to my sets. Corny? Maybe. Big and progressive? Most definitely. "You know you've got to sing along!"

Danzel - Pump It Up (Kajis 'Progressive Pump' Bootleg)

I've always enjoyed the vocals in 'Frozen'. Though it's probably one of the most remixed songs ever, I never found a version of it that I could play in my sets. Decided to make my own twist to it - hope you guys enjoy.

Madonna - Frozen (Kajis 'Cold As Ice' Bootleg)

For me 'Land Of Confusion' is one of those tracks that have been on powerplay in my head ever since I was a little kid. I happened to bump into the acapella and just had to put my bootleg twist to it. Fans of epic, euphoric and melodic trance should be in for a treat with this one.

Genesis - Land Of Confusion (Kajis 'Another Trance' Bootleg)

My collaboration with the one and only, my lovely friend Ylona. Out now on Armada Music's "Armada Sunset vol.2" -compilation.

Lyrics:

I'm on the road again to dry those teardrops.
Tonight I'm on my way to heal all small wounds.
But at the golden dawn, 
I'm moving over and drift beyond the borderline of time.
While two souls of despair,
fall and align.

I've been reaching out for all this time.
I've been reaching out for all this time.

Who's on the road tonight to make these wings fly?
I've been locked with pain and fear,
darkness and tears. 
I've been reaching for you.

Can't find na-na-na-na-naaa...
Can't find
I've been craving for,
I've been waiting for so long.

Cant find na-na-na-na-naaa...
Can't find
I've been dying for,
I've been reaching out for all this time,
I've been reaching out for all this time.

Kajis feat. Ylona - Reaching Out // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

Been teaming up with Blaumar a few times now and we gave  Pavel Denisov's "Immersion" a deeper melodic touch. Definitely liking this sort of sound, let me know what you people think!

Pavel Denisov - Immersion (Kajis vs. Blaumar Remix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

'Rapture' was one of the very first iconic vocal dance tracks that got stuck in my head back when I was young. There's probably close to a million remixes made from it already, but I just had to put my twist to it. Nadia's vocals are so mesmerizing that making this was nothing but smiles. Tried my best to build around the vocal and put as much emphasis on emotion as possible. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it!

Iio - Rapture (Kajis 'Secret Sugar' Bootleg)

Release date: April 13th

I fell in love with the vocals and was asked by the label to remix this track. A bit softer and deeper sounds than usual but hopefully it pleases your ears :) Out soon on Easy Summer!

RJ Chevalier feat. Deni Hlavinka - Just One Day (Kajis 'Deep State' Remix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

One of the most emotional movie soundtracks there is even though the film was released 25 years ago. There's probably a million remixes made already, but I had to create a version that I can play in my sets. Went with a very classic trance route with this with the emphasis on the melody, choirs and vocals of Lisa. Didn't want to rush it either, so I hope enjoy this super extended trancey version!

Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard - Now We Are Free (Kajis Classic Trance Bootleg)

”Way Back Home” is a dark yet melodic trancer that is accompanied by the lovely and  angelic voice of my dear friend, singer/songwriter Ylona. Again, working with her was really fun and enjoyable so I'm sure this will not be the last of our collaborations!

The track will be released under Entrancing Music the 12th of April and the single will include remixes from powerhouse duos Taival and Symon & Jay. A guaranteed tight trance-package and also a great chance for you to support the Finnish-trance scene. 

Hope you all enjoy the track and feel free to comment, like, share etc.. Really want to hear what you think and I'm already very thankful for all the support! :)

Kajis feat. Ylona - Way Back Home (Original Mix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

My take on the Year Zero remix competition which I ended up winning and getting a release on AVA Recordings. Honestly this was a huge surprise and I'm truly both baffled and thankful for how it has been received so far! Supported by Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Super8 & Tab and many more. Hope you all like this melodic and club-friendly re-work of this monstrous trance-classic! :)




Andy Moor vs. Orkidea - Year Zero (Kajis 2.0 Remix) // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

My take on Blaumar's "Anchorage". Decided to dive deep into the rabbit hole for this one and strip away everything from the original except a few key elements. As many of you know, I really love progressive music with a solid atmosphere - hope you enjoy this remix.

Release on the 22nd of May under Mistique Music.

Anchorage

Blaumar - Anchorage (Kajis 'Deep State' Remix)

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"Providing the treasure for release 273 on Alter Ego Progressive are Finnish based duo Sami Huttunen & Jon-Peter Andersson better known as Kajis & Blaumar with their debut release “Hailey”.
“Hailey' is a glittering journey through progressive symphony that draws you in from the first bar with glitchy rhythmic undertones, tension building sequences, silky percussion and big room atmospherics. The breakdown makes its presence introducing itself with real beauty. Rich and seductive pianos lull along with angelic atmospherics, taking you through layers of golden dreamy sonic clouds before letting rip into one hell of a climax. Outstanding release from these label newcomers."

Kajis & Blaumar - Hailey // OUT NOW @ beatport.com

Bumped into the classic vocal sample from Age Of Love and I just had to do something with it. Went a little gritty and dirty with this one heh.

Age Of Love - The Age Of Love (Kajis Bootleg Remix)

'Wanting You' feat. Ylona

OUT NOW!

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/wanting-you-extended-mix/2664207

Featuring the vocals of Ylona and accompanied by an earworm of a guitar-riff, 'Wanting You' has everything a melodic music-addict needs for their summer-playlists. The track also revisits those classic progressive house times from 2008-2010 with it's pluck-heavy chords and groove. No labels for this one, so all your support goes 101% to the artists. Enjoy the music and if you're feeling it big time, make sure to drop a comment/share, add it to your basket or playlists and let your neighbors know by turning up that volume knob!

Kajis feat. Ylona - Wanting You

This one is for all the uplifting fanatics out there. I was asked to make a remix of a gorgeous vocal tune by Misja Helsloot and Natalie Gioia. Decided to go full ham with this one and do my best to contain a strong atmosphere - hope you guys enjoy.

Out now via Grotesque.

Misja Helsloot with Natalie Gioia - Higher (Kajis Uplifting Mix)

The original is one of my favourite classic tracks from the 90's. This is my version of this masterpiece by Everything But The Girl.

Everything But The Girl - Missing (Kajis 'Afterjazz' Bootleg)

***Sorry my international friends, this one is in Finnish only. I will try and get similar sessions done in English in the near future. Meanwhile let me know what guests would you like to hear from.***

Harvemmin sitä pääsee höpöttelemään oman idolin kanssa kahden kesken ja vieläpä yli kahden tunnin ajan. 

Ville 'Darude' Virtanen ei kummempia esittelyjä kaipaa. Kaveri pyöräytti vuonna 1999 pihalle trance-letun mikä on edelleen tehosoitossa ympäri maailmaa. That said, kaveri on paljon muutakin kun hiekkamyrskyä. Ville on avoin, lämmin, aito ja rehellinen jalat maassa -tyyppi kenellä on aivan huikee määrä tarinoita ja tietotaitoa siitä miten konemusaa tehdään. Oikeastaan yllätyin kuinka paljon meillä oli yhteistä. Jutellaan mm. Nuoruusvuosista, Sandstormia seuranneesta hulluudesta, musatuotannosta ja gearista, musabisneksen byrokratiasta, vastoinkäymisistä, sekä oman vision seuraamisen tärkeydestä. Villen puuhia voit seurata alla olevista some-linkeistä.

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P.S: Lopussa kysymykset menikin sitten vähän haastaviksi... ;) ..mutta Ville laittoi viestin melkein heti kun lopetettiin, että Tähkän Latehan se on. Tiedä mikä mustan aukon hetki iski. "Lauri Tähkä - Blaablaa (En kuule sanaakaan) (Vain elämää kausi 10)" oli siis puuttuva kipale.

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Kahvia & Konemusiikkia #1 - DARUDE

Noble North / Timo Tapani (Timo Vaittinen) on suomalainen housetuottaja ja DJ. Miehen musiikkia soittelee maailmalla legendat kuten Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez ja Mark Knight. Lukuisten houselabelien lisäksi kaverin musiikkia on julkaistu mm. PlayStation 4 -pelissä WipeOut Omega Collection. Myös muutama vuosi takaperin Taival -nimellä tehdyt projektit saivat isoa tukea maailmalla ja Suomessa. Nyt mies on muuttamassa Espanjaan, joten kahvi-sitdown oli saatava aikaan ennen pakoa palmujen alle.

Timo on rauhallinen oman juttunsa pro ja isolla YOLO -asenteella varustettu läheinen ystävä. Pohdiskellaan ja jutellaan mm. trance/ ja houseskenen eroista, vastoinkäymisistä, musanteosta, somen tärkeydestä ja sen aiheuttamasta päänvaivasta. Keskustelu voi paikoin muistuttaa enemmän kahden kaveruksen p*skanjauhantaa ja avautumista kun virallista haastattelua. Note to self; yliannostus kofeiinia saa joskus allekirjoittaneen hieman liian puheliaaksi ja kiroilemaan liikaa..

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Kahvia & Konemusiikkia #2 - NOBLE NORTH (TIMO TAPANI)

Otto Yliperttula on suomalainen tuottaja-DJ kuka tunnetaan paremmin artistinimellä 'Yotto' ja 'Something Good' duon toisena osapuolena. Kaveri on aktiivisesti maailmaa rundaava stara kuka on esiintynyt mm. Coachellassa, Ibizalla, Tomorrowlandissa, Electric Daisy Carnevalissa, Electric Zoossa ja lukuisissa muissa pikkukarkeloissa. Välillä on remixattu Coldplayta, Diploa ja London Grammaria, kun taas välillä voitetaan Emma-gaala -palkintoja ja duunaillaan BBC Radio 1 Essential miksauksia. Omaa musiikkia on paljon ja sitä on tullut pihalle vuosien aikana Anjunadeepillä ja herran omalla levy-yhtiöllä Odd One Outilla. 

Olipas ilo ja kunnia istua alas tyypin kanssa kuka on itelle iso inspiraation lähde ja kenen aktiiviuraa oon seurannut ekasta päivästä lähtien. Otto on rauhallinen, hauska, piinkova ammattilainen siinä mitä tekee ja ennen kaikkea hyvä ihminen. Luonnollisen rentoa jutustelua mm. musasta, musanteosta, somehommista, Yotto-uran alkuvaiheista ja mm. suhteesta Anjunabeatsiin. Toivonmukaan saadaan joskus kaveri vieraaksi uudelleen.

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Kahvia & Konemusiikkia #3 - YOTTO

Born in Helsinki hailing out of Vantaa Finland, Kajis has slowly but surely climbed the steep and never-ending ladder of trance and progressive. What all started as an interest in video-game and movie soundtracks in the 90's quickly turned into a passion and fanaticism towards electronic music. Now after getting support from some of the biggest international and Finnish names in the game, having performed in almost every trance event Finland has to offer and running a record label in Tension & Release, the boat is definitely on the correct path and is nowhere near a crash course.

Kajis

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