A while ago, many of us were eager to finally witness the end of the pandemic. To have the opportunity and privilege to travel again, to see the world, explore new cities and get immersed in new cultural experiences. And not just that, but to bring security to the world economy. Get the businesses booming and value of your investment portfolios increasing. To feel the future being a little bit more secure than it has been during the past 2 years.

One week ago it was still almost 25ºC warm. A real Indian Summer! As the days are getting shorter and shorter, the weather becomes more rainy and foggy. It will be mostly like this until March, when the spring will finally win. Winter in Berlin is dark and grey.

Wintersun wanted to start a crowdfunding campaign to make an album and to build a professional studio. Many people were laughing, including me. I was thinking why should I spend any money to support their goals. Shouldn’t an artist just create art without worrying too much about the commercial success?

In 2009 or 2010 I saw Oranssi Pazuzu for the first time at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. I didn’t really know their music back then. To be honest, I wasn’t too impressed. It was a quiet night. There were less than 50 people watching the show.