Tony Kakko is known around the world. Sometimes fan encounters lead to embarrassing situations.
When Tony Kakko started working on his new project, he had a plan. No one would know that he is just behind him.
Then he realized he would never succeed.
– I realized that everyone would recognize my singing in a second as I open my mouth, Kakko laughs in an interview with Iltalehti.
So it is useless to even try to hide yourself.
The name of the new project is Himmelkraft. The dream of my own solo project has come to an end since the early 2000s. Kakko also wanted to make a different kind of music that would not be sitting on Arctica’s offerings. In the end, the corona pandemic that emptied the calendar allowed to take action.
Red garment
Since 1996, Tony Kakko has been performing in the ranks of the metal band Sonata Arctica. The band has been gaining popularity in the world, and the two -in -chief Kakko is one of the most internationally renowned Finns.
Tony Kakko originally wanted to remain anonymous in the background of his Himmelkraft project. The plan crashed into a recognizable vocal voice. Jaakko Manninen
As such, one could imagine that a familiar name would be only an advantage for the success of the dimmelic graph. That’s what many listeners are, Kakko admits.
For others, no. For some, the name of Tony Kako alone serves as a red garment.
– They hate Sonata with such devotion. I was trying to avoid it because this is so far from what Sonata is, Kakko regrets.
In addition to fans, Sonata Arctica has a lot of passionate opponents. The singer estimates that in particular Tallulah“There are as many haters as lovers.
Many touching songs have made a lasting impression, that is, in a positive sense. Kakko has received hundreds of videos of people on his phone over the years singing Tallulah in karaoke.
– I understand that it is slowly starting to get tired, Kakko sparks himself.
Kakko is taken that the songs he created have become relevant to listeners.
However, not all fan encounters are as pleasant as others.
“Embarrassing situations”
Karaoke videos are one thing. Some fans are bolder and come to sing Sonata songs straight to Kako.
– They are pretty embarrassing situations, Kakko admits.
This happens especially in South America, where people are more open.
– During the events after the gig, people do not dominate themselves and dare to come to sing us. Some may come to sing at the airport, Kakko gives examples.
– After all, it requires a certain kind of civilian courage and madness. Fortunately, it is not very common.
Tony Kakko admits that fan encounters sometimes turn to embarrassment. Aop
Kakko by no means the situation of Kakko. In the end, personal vocal erensades spoke about love for the sport.
Kakko always says no fan request. Kakko refuses to write his name on Finnish flags. Many have died for the flag. The soiled Finnish flag should also be burned. Even small paper decorative tickets would not start messing up with its name.
– I’m also a knight of the Finnish lion today, so it doesn’t fit my value.
Shelter
In his civilian, Kakko does not bake in the popularity and sun of South America. The home is located in the atmosphere of the wilderness in Lapland, in the municipality of less than 8,000 inhabitants in Keminmaa.
– There are counties here where to be and live. Suitable for me insanely well, I’m not a city person at all, Kakko describes his home.
Of course, Kakko is also recognized in the home village. Sometimes someone is encouraged to ask for an autograph.
– There will be no goods in the mail if the hangers stay home, Kakko smiles.
Kakko also acts as a sponsorship at the local school and represents the school’s various rewards and sporting events.
The first album of the project led by Kako was released in March. Kakko sings and plays keyboards. Jaakko Manninen
While at home, Kakko works from his home studio. The family time is spent as much as possible. Kako has two children, one in primary school, the other in high school.
Children are used to the fact that unknown people will talk to the father in the city. Nowadays, children can even boast of their friends what a father does for work. At school’s parents’ evenings, Kakko is one of the father among others.
Together, for example, the family may play on a computer.
– Children are starting to be age so that they have their own going. They can’t only be pushed in the car and go somewhere, Kakko says.
Korona also brought the much needed respite and opportunity for the family for a common period after years of active tour. When Kako was around the world, communication was often limited to just communication.
– It was good to be three years a little more at home. Here too, I can be a little more for the kids than just a wallet.
In May, Tony Kakko celebrates its 50th anniversary. Aop
Round
In May, Kakko celebrates its 50th anniversary. As the journalist congratulates the second on the upcoming anniversary, he curses.
– I’ve tried not to think a lot, the musician laughs.
The big moment of waking up was in January when the guitarist friend Erkka Korhonen Celebrate their own fifties.
– It’s wild. Inside my head I’m the same yantter in my twenties. I’ve heard the same from my parents. It’s not that age inside the head. The shell only begins to get older and the best before the day is slowly fading, Kakko says.
The last time Kakko filled the round, the municipality arranged a small cracker for him. This time, Kakko intends to celebrate just with the family for coffee.
– Let’s see if we flee the country or what to do, he thinks.