I started my musical adventure at the age of seven when I was first introduced to the piano by my father, who is a professional percussionist in the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra. I took lessons from one of my fathers students who also studied piano, but didn't really have the enthusiasm to practice or play classical music. In the end I learnt to read music fluently and play intermediate compositions.
It wasn't till high school that my hobby took a step in a more serious direction when I was introduced to Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen and later on to Dream Theater. Here was Jens Johansson playing complex, lightning fast solos and duelling with Yngwie. This was a totally different domain than the classical world I had been introduced to. I was fascinated that keyboards could be used in such a fashion. A couple of years later I performed first time as a band with a guitarist called Sami Juusola. We played at a school happening a Stratovarius' song called Destiny. That's when I played my first solo.
From there on I started composing my own songs and formed a band with my little brother Nicholas and Sami who also knew Olli and his friend Sauli Mannevaara (drums) who also joined the band. From there on me, Nicholas and Olli have played in Simulacrum, performed live and recorded material.
At the moment I study at the Turku Conservatory audio technology and piano and do guest appearances on recordings.
My Music
During the years I have been composing, my music has evolved from neo-classical metal to a more diverse blend of aggression, fusion, classical and progressive rock/metal. I'm bored with the fact that very many of the progressive bands today lack balls and aggression. That's why I have written some really heavy shit onto Simulacrum's upcoming debut. When listening to my compositions you will also here the influence of impressionistic composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, Frank Zappa, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Andromeda, Adagio, Symphony X, Spiral Architect and Meshuggah.
I am currently working on my first solo record titled “Chrism - Runeland: A Power Metal Saga” featuring Tuomo Lassila (ex-Stratovarius) on drums, Ville Autere on vocals and Olli and Nicholas. Guest soloists consist of Marcel Coenen (Sun Caged), Chris Brooks, Timo Kauppinen (Silent Voices), Francesco Fareri, Juho Toivola, Samuli Tuomikoski on violin and more to be announced...
Check out also http://www.simulacrum.fi for more info on me and my main band SIMULACRUM.
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Just letting you know I have uploaded some tracks from my debut album "Ambivalence" now avaliable from my website and selected music stores worldwide. (list coming soon)
So if you get a chance swing by to check them out.
You can also check out my now live official Todd Robinson website where you can pre-order the "Ambivalence" album, check tour dates,watch videos, learn my songs with full tab, check out my bio and gear and much much more
One of the good things about Myspace is that I can meet people like you I wouldve probably never heard of if it didn't exist. I live in Australia and we rarely get Scandinavian music here.
Hey CHRISM
Two new Song Samples from our forthcoming CD “RETROSPECTIVE” are online. Please feel free to comment…. Have a nice weekend!
SILENT MEMORIAL progressive rock/metal from Switzerland
You guys are freaking amazing!!!! i love the tapping bass solo in arakogah, the keyboard is amazing, i saw the "not so improvised solos" and i think i crapped my pants, you guys should get wicked famous and come to Upstate New York right now! lol cya!
sorry for this unpersonal comment, because of the huge traffic on our site is it not possible to check out all the new friends. We'll try to change this as soon as possible ;-)
there will be more music at our site as soon the mix (Roastinghouse Malmö Sweden) will be done!
We'll keep you up to date!
SILENT MEMORIAL progressive rock/metall from switzerland
My Spider-balls are tingling...it's here!! 
UUSI ALBUMI "PLAY" KAUPOISSA NYT!
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