Viima

Viima is a Finnish band whose debut album Ajatuksia Maailman Laidalta was recorded in 2005. The group blends symphonic/progressive rock elements and folk rhythms, uses Finnish lyrics, and features keyboards, flute, saxophone, guitar and vocals (Päivi Kylmänen is singled out in reviews).

Debut recorded in 2005 (Ajatuksia Maailman Laidalta). Lyrics are in Finnish. The band's sound merges symphonic/progressive rock with folk influences; a later album (Kahden kuun sirpit, 2009 mentioned in reviews) moved toward more conventional progressive standards.

A Finnish band whose 2005 debut blends symphonic/progressive rock with folk textures and Finnish lyrics. Reviews praise atmosphere and vocals while noting repetitive arrangements and an understated rhythm section. Later work moved toward more conventional progressive standards.

For:Listeners of progressive/symphonic rock and Nordic folk-influenced music; readers of album reviews.