Best of Rajaton 1999–2009 is a compilation album by Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton, released in October 2009. It includes some of the group's most popular songs and two previously unreleased tracks: Tosi Lapsellinen Joulusikermä and a cover of the Finnish 1989 Eurovision entry La Dolce Vita. A DVD is also included, featuring several live performances and music videos.
Track listing Butterfly from Boundless, 2001 Music & Lyrics: Mia Makaroff / Arr. Mia Makaroff & Anna-Mari Kähärä Mitä Kaikatat, Kivonen? from Out of Bounds, 2006 Lyrics: Kanteletar / Music: Mia Makaroff Laulu Oravasta from Nova, 2000 Lyrics: Aleksis Kivi / Music: Kaj Chydenius / Arr. Jussi Chydenius Me Kuljemme Kaikki Kuin Sumussa from Nova, 2000 Lyrics: Eino Leino / Music: Jussi Chydenius Under Pressure from Rajaton sings Queen, 2008 Music & Lyrics by Queen & David Bowie / Arr. Hannu Lepola Fernando from Rajaton sings ABBA, 2006 Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson / Arr. Jussi Chydenius Kaipaava from Boundless, 2001 Trad. Finnish / Arr. Essi Wuorela & Jussi Chydenius Dobbin's Flowery Vale from Out of Bounds, 2006 Trad. Irish / Arr. Matti Kallio Kivinen Tie from Kevät, 2005 Music & Lyrics: Soila Sariola / Arr. Soila Sariola, Jyri Sariola & Leri Leskinen Villihanhen Laulu from Maa, 2007 Lyrics: Katri Vala / Music: Jussi Chydenius Nouse Lauluni from Maa, 2007 Lyrics: Trad. & Soila Sariola / Music: Soila Sariola I Was Brought To My Senses from Out of Bounds, 2006 Music & Lyrics: Sting / Arr. Hannu Lepola Kertosäkeen Nainen from Kevät, 2005 Music & Lyrics: Ufo Mustonen / Arr. Jussi Chydenius & Leri Leskinen La Dolce Vita previously unreleased, 2009 Lyrics: Turkka Mali / Music: Matti Puurtinen / Arr. Hannu Lepola Tosi Lapsellinen Joulusikermä previously unreleased, live in Järvenpää, 2007 Various Authors / Arr. Jussi Chydenius Pukki tietää from Joulu, 2003 Lyrics: Arto Tamminen & Kim Kuusi / Music: Kim Kuusi / Arr. Jussi Chydenius Joululaulu from Joulu, 2003 Lyrics: Zachris Topelius / Music: Jussi Chydenius Varpunen Jouluaamuna from Joulu, 2003 Lyrics: Zachris Topelius & K.A. Hougberg / Music: Otto Kotilainen / Arr. Anna-Mari Kähärä Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon from Joulu, 2003 Trad. French / Lyrics: Martti Korpilahti / Arr. Jussi Chydenius Stabat Mater from Sanat, 2002 Lyrics: Aale Tynni & Jacopone Da Todi / Music: Kaj Chydenius
DVD Listing
Live Butterfly Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2007 Dobbin's Flowery Vale Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2007 Lady Madonna Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2003 Tiernapojat, Live at Kulttuuritalo 2003 En Etsi Valtaa, Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2003 Kulkue Live at Savoy Teatteri Helsinki, 2000
Music videos Bohemian Rhapsody, 2008 Lunta, 2005 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, 2004 Butterfly, 2002
Bonus Kertosäkeen Nainen, 2007 with Rajaton members playing an instrumental accompaniment
Personnel
Essi Wuorela – soprano Virpi Moskari – soprano Soila Sariola – alto Hannu Lepola – tenor Ahti Paunu – baritone Jussi Chydenius – bass
External links Official Rajaton website Rajaton - Best of 1999-2009 at Last.fm