Biography
Tuomari Nurmio is the artist name of Hannu Nurmio (b. 1950 in Helsinki), a Finnish rock singer and songwriter.
Since his debut album, Nurmio has been regarded as one of the most original Finnish singer-songwriters. His lyrics are filled with peculiar and arresting metaphors and expressions, some of which have made their way into the vernacular Finnish language. Especially the first four albums are now seen as classic works.
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Musically the first albums draw on the traditions of American country, blues and roots music, combining them with new wave quirkiness and energy. The lyrics have a romantic, humorous undertones, with occasional glimpses of the dark side of urban life. In the 1990s Nurmio's sound has moved towards a scratchy, rugged sound somewhat reminiscent of Tom Waits. In the 2000s he has often performed in a duo with a guitar and Markku Hillilä playing drums. In 2007 a collaboration named Tuomari Nurmio & Kongontien Orkesteri released the Album "Tangomanifesti". One of his recent collaborations is that with the band Alamaailman Vasarat.
About his nick name -
"Tuomari" means a judge in Finnish. Nurmio adopted this nickname, since he has a higher degree in law and could theoretically work as a judge.
Discography:
Studioalbums:
Tuomari Nurmio ja Köyhien Ystävät – Kohdusta hautaan (vinyl-LP: Johanna JHN 2001), 1979, (CD: Johanna JHNCD 2001), 1988, (re-mastered CD: Johanna JHNCD 2001), 2000
Tuomari Nurmio ja Viides Kolonna – Maailmanpyörä palaa (Johanna JHN 2009), 1980, (Johanna JHNCD 2009), 1988, (re-mastered Johanna JHNCD 2009), 2003
Tuomari Nurmio – Lasten mehuhetki (Johanna JHN 2041), 1981, (Johanna JHNCD 2041), 1988
Tuomari Nurmio – Punainen planeetta (Johanna JHN 3005), 1982, (Johanna JHNCD 3005), 1989
Meatballs – Meet the Meatballs (Beta 4008), 1984
Tuomari Nurmio – Käytettyä rakkautta (Megamania MGM 2004), 1986, (Megamania MGMCD 2004), 1986
Tuomari Nurmio – Kuu (Megamania MGM 2015), 1988, (Megamania MGMCD 2015), 1988
Tuomari Nurmio & Hugry Tribal Marching Band (YLE CDY 86), 1992
Tuomari Nurmio – Hullu puutarhuri (Herodes HEROLP 04), 1992 (Herodes HEROCD 04), 1992
The Barnhill Boys – Hillbilly Spacecraft (Parlophone 7243-8 28433 2), 1994, (In english)
Tuomari Nurmio – Karaokekuningas (Herodes EMI 7243 8 33354 2 8), 1995
Tuomari Nurmio – Tanssipalatsi (Herodes EMI 7243 8 38248 2 3), 1996
Tuomari Nurmio – Luuta ja nahkaa (Johanna 10001 20802), 1997
Tuomari Nurmio – 1999 (Megamania 1000 121052), 1999
Tuomari Nurmio ja Korkein Oikeus (Megamania 1000 121772), 2002
Tuomari Nurmio & Alamaailman Vasarat – Kinaporin kalifaatti (Pyramid 1000 231382), 2005
Tuomari Nurmio & Kongontien Orkesteri – Tangomanifesti (Pyramid RAMCD 3147), 2006
Judge Bone & Doc Hill - Big Bear's Gate (Bone Voyage Records Bone-0082), 2008
Tuomari Nurmio - Paratiisin puutarha (Ratas Music Group), 2010
Collections:
Valitut Palat (Polarvox LJLP 1016), 1982
Valitut (Polarvox LJLP 1016), 1982 (same as previous, but name changed, because Reader's digest -magazine (Valitut Palat in finnish language) don't like their name used)
Lasten mehuhetki + Kohdusta hautaan (Kasino KASIN-6), 1984
Extra (Euros EXLP-1), 1989, (Euros EXCD-1), 1989
24 karaattia (Pyramid RAMI 3033), 1990, (Pyramid RAMCD 3033), 1990
Lauluja rakastamisen vaikeudesta (Nurmio) (Megamania 1000 121242), 1999
Lemmenloruja (Herodes EMI 7243 5 22639 2 9), 1999
Suomi huiput – 20 hittiä (EMI 7243 592296 2 1), 2003
Tuhannen kapakan lauluja (Megamania MGMCD 2212), 2005
Dumari – raskauttavaa todistusaineistoa 1979–2009 (Johanna Kustannus), 2009 (7 CD)
MySpace
YouTube
Official Site
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.