Member in bands
JANNE TOLSA IS CURRENT MEMBER IN
| Name | Instrument | Member from |
|---|---|---|
| Tarot | Keyboards | - |
| Eternal Tears Of Sorrow | Keyboards | - |
JANNE TOLSA IS FORMER MEMBER IN
| Name | Instrument | Member from |
|---|---|---|
| Virtuocity | Keyboards | - |
Biography
Instrument: Keys
Influences: Don Airey, Jon Lord, Rick Wakeman
Fav. albums: Rainbow: Rising, Black Sabbath: Eternal Idol
Fav. books: Rock ‘n’ roll documentaries'
Fav. movies: The first three Star Wars movies
Fav. drinks: Beer, long drinks, White Russian drink
Best Tarot Show: Thunder Roadhouse/Helsinki
Fav. Tarot song: All!
Perversions: Pussy lover bueno!
Slogan: In a shitbag could be a great lunch!
Other band(s): Turmion Kätilöt, Eternal Tears of Sorrow
Gear: Main boards: Korg, Hammond Organ, + Sound Modules
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: How is your musical taste towards metal music / other genres?
A: Anything goes, but of course metal is nearest to my heart.
Q: Your live performance looks quite confident these days...has it always been a natural thing to you? Did you use to be very nervous before the shows in the early days?
A: In my opinion live set's been working always. There's always little bit pain in the ass, but I think it's only a good thing. It gives you the power to carry on.
Q: Which album you've been listening to the most recently?
A: I don't have much time to listen music for fun 'cause I work in my own studio where I have to listen enough music almost everyday. At home I have to listen Madonna's latest 'cause of my kids, he!
Q: Do you go to see a lot other bands' live shows?
A: One of the best live gigs I've seen was Michael Jackson Dangerous tour gig at Rosunda stadium -95. Great sound and tight playing. Now on I don't have enough time to see gigs as much as I want to.
Q: Reveal musical sceleton(s) in your closet??
A: Suomen Talvisota (Finnish underground band)
Q: Name one album you've bought that means especially much to you?
A: There's so many of them… One of the best was Van Halen -84, the sound of the keys were outstanding in heavy metal at that time. Actually it's great album still.
Q: The instruments you use...how and why have you ended up using these particular gear?
A: Korg, Hammond, Ensoniq, Proteus. They just wanted to be with me, he!
Q: Have there been any turning points that have had strong effect on your musical career or musicianship?
A: I think it is this commercial music, which I do for the day job. It has introduced me in so many music genres, theory and orchestral things.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time?
A: Mostly with my family.
Q: What would be your future goals as a musician?
A: To keep in senses, he, and try to carry on at least the same way.
