Status Minor is a progressive metal band that is formed by five competent musicians. The foundations for the band were laid by Sami Saarinen in 2002, and little by little the line-up stabilized to what it is today: Markku Kuikka - vocals, Sami Saarinen - guitars, Jukka Karinen - keyboards, Eero Pakkanen – bass and Rolf Pilve - drums.
The goal of Status Minor is to gain fame and credibility as a musically interesting and skilled band. The musical roots of Status Minor are wide-spread around the musical field, having a strong concentration on melodic metal with a great deal of adaptability. Status Minor has released two promotional EPs before their debut album, gaining positive feedback and praising reviews in international music media. The band has done a good deal of live performances, forging their songs into a rock-hard live set which has been seen to drop the jaws of even the most cynical critics to the floor.
Markku Kuikka (1970) is the voice of Status Minor and has been involved with music for more than 30 years. As a singer he is still quite young, though, as he started singing in 2004 to back up his guitar playing. Markku has classical singing studies and a long experience in playing guitar under his belt. The most significant of Markku's influences are Jorn Lande and Russel Allen (Symphony X). Out of finnish singers, Markku looks up at the skills of Pasi Rantanen and Christian Palin. Kuikka is behind the vocal melodies and choir arrangements of Status Minor music.
Sami Saarinen (1979) is the composer-guitarist of Status Minor. He found his first dusty acoustic guitar from his parents' storage room and with the help of his friend, studied his first Metallica songs with it. Around the same time, he felt intrigued by the piano and tried a few things composed by him and others with one. The influences of early times from Yngwie Malmsteen to Iron Maiden were later accompanied with progressive metal, jazz, classical and film music. Sami's compositions can be heard in Trash Video's movies since 1999. After countless musical projects, movies and instrument try-outs, Sami finally chose guitar as his main instrument and Status Minor was born, taking the focal point in Sami's musical aspirations. Music that displays real talent and strong emotions has always been what Sami values the most.
Jukka Karinen (1983) is the band's keyboard player. He started to play the piano at the age of 6 and, after hearing Jens Johansson's work, begun to move on to synthesizers roughly 8 years later. The new-born passion for playing heavy metal was expanded to more progressive directions when he was introduced to Dream Theater's music a while later. In 2003, Jukka joined a band that is nowadays known as Status Minor after hearing Sami's demo songs. He also plays keyboards in Thunderstone.
Eero Pakkanen (1987) is Status Minor's bass player. He started to play the bass when he was 12 with the humble intentions of one day becoming the best bass player in the world. Professional and broad way to look at perceive things has given him the chance to work with countless interesting artists of many musical styles. His goals with Status Minor and musicianship are set high.
Rolf Pilve (1987) is the drummer of the band. Music has been Rolf's passion since early childhood. He got his first drum set at the age of eight and his teachers include Jukka Arola, Heikki Malmberg, Kai Hahto and Ari Isotalo. His broad-based musical roots can be heard in his playing and it is possible to meet Rolf from local jazz-clubs to big metal festivals. At the moment, Rolf is active as a freelancer musician and drum teacher. His greatest sources are Tony Williams, Jim Black, Elvin Jones, Joey Baron, Ari Hoenig, Roy Haynes, Frank Zappa, John Coltrane and John Zorn......
The Wind
Status Minor Lyrics
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They make no sense
I'm telling you
Open your eyes
And understand
There's no way through
Chains are broken
I am roaming free
Driven by devil
Babe why don't you join me for a ride?
Splitting my face you'll see
A shining maniac smile
I am free
No one stands in my way
Come with me
I want you
Can't you see
I have chosen my way
Like the wind
No promises to break
You can beg
But you cannot make me stay
Tonight the world is mine to take
The way you move tells me
What you want to do
No wrong or right
Nothing more than me and you
Go at full speed
Oh this is what we need
Hold my hand tight
Just for this night...(
Alvito Rizki Adiva)
The lyrics of Status Minor's song The Wind speak about the freedom that comes with breaking free from chains, defying expectations and living life on one's own terms. The singer acknowledges that the words of naysayers make no sense, and tells them to open their eyes and understand that there is no way through the barriers that hold them back. In contrast, the chains that once held the singer are broken, and they are roaming free to live a dream that others will never achieve. The singer is driven by the devil and invites their partner to join them on the wild ride with a manic smile on their face. The chorus of the song reiterates that the singer is free, unstoppable and has chosen their path like the wind, without any promises to break. No one can make them stay, and tonight, the world is theirs to take.
The lyrics of The Wind are a meditation on the desire for freedom and the courage to break free from societal norms and expectations. The singer of the song is a rebel who refuses to conform and live a mundane existence. They want to live life to the fullest, without any constraints or restrictions, and they invite their partner to join in on the adventure. The song's energy and tempo are relentless and convey the singer's sense of urgency to make the most of their freedom. The lyrics also have a sense of defiance, as the singer refuses to be held down by anyone or anything, and declares that they are free to choose their own path.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear your words
I am listening to what you are saying
They make no sense
What you are saying is confusing and illogical
I'm telling you
I want to share something important with you
Open your eyes
Pay attention and see clearly
And understand
Comprehend what I'm saying
There's no way through
There is no easy solution
Chains are broken
I have freed myself from constraints
I am roaming free
I am unrestricted in my movements
To live a dream you never will
I am pursuing a dream that you will never achieve
Driven by devil
I am propelled by something intense and powerful
Babe why don't you join me for a ride?
I am inviting you to come along with me on this journey
Splitting my face you'll see
You will see an intense and wild expression on my face
A shining maniac smile
My crazed grin is bright and intense
I am free
I am uninhibited and unrestrained
No one stands in my way
I am unencumbered by obstacles
Come with me
Join me on this thrilling adventure
I want you
I desire your presence and companionship
Can't you see
Can't you understand what I'm offering?
I have chosen my way
I have made a decision to follow this path
Like the wind
I move freely and with great speed
No promises to break
I make no commitments that I may not keep
You can beg
You may plead with me
But you cannot make me stay
You cannot force me to remain
Tonight the world is mine to take
I feel powerful and in control of my destiny
The way you move tells me
I can understand your intentions by the way you act
What you want to do
Your desires and motivations are clear
No wrong or right
There may not be a clear ethical choice
Nothing more than me and you
Our interaction is the only important thing
Go at full speed
Let's move as quickly as possible
Oh this is what we need
This is what we have been yearning for
Hold my hand tight
Hold on to me firmly
Just for this night...
Only for this moment, let's revel in our connection
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.