Vauhti kiihtyy is a song by Finnish iskelmä duo Matti ja Teppo, released in 1989 on the album Aito Tunne, and on a seven-inch vinyl single.[1] The song is written by Matti Rouhonen and composed by Veli-Pekka Lehto.
| "Vauhti kiihtyy" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Matti ja Teppo | |
| from the album Aito tunne | |
| A-side | "Vauhti kiihtyy" |
| B-side | "Idän pikajuna" |
| Published | 1989 |
| Genre | Pop song |
| Length | 3:02 (1989) 3:25 (2021) |
In 2021, a new version of the song was released, produced by Michael Forsby and Jaakko Salovaara.[2] The new version was made according to the Portion Boys version of the song published in the same year.[3] The duo also performed the song live on MTV3's version of Dancing with the Stars, Tanssii tähtien kanssa in October 2021.[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Name | Lyrics | Note | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vauhti kiihtyy | Matti Ruohonen | Veli-Pekka Lehto | 3:00 |
| 2. | Idän pikajuna | 3:14 |
| No. | Name | Lyrics | Note | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vauhti kiihtyy 2021 | Matti Ruohonen | Veli-Pekka Lehto | 3:25 |
Portion Boys version
edit| "Vauhti kiihtyy" | ||||
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| Single by Portion Boys | ||||
| Published | 11 June, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Rap, Dance | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Producer(s) | Mikael Forsby, Jaakko Salovaara | |||
| Portion Boys singles chronology | ||||
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Finnish rap group Portion Boys released a new version of the song in the summer of 2021, with the original performers Matti and Teppo participating in the chorus. This version was also nominated for song of the year at the kevään 2022 Emma-gaalassa.[7]
The idea for this version started in the summer of 2020, when member of the band Tiina Forsby presented the original song to her husband, the band's keyboardist-producer Mikael Forsby. Mikael was enthusiastic about the idea and soon outlined what kind of version of the song would be made. Matti Ruohonen of Mati ja Tepo was also enthusiastic about the idea and gave it his approval. The tempo of this version has double the tempo of the original, and new rap verses were written in. Matti and Teppo recorded their parts again.[1]
A music video was also released for this version. According to the original plan, Matti and Teppo were supposes to perform, but had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Instead, 3D models of the two were used.[8][9][1]
This version of the song became a major hit during the summer and fall of 2021. Since its release, it was in the top ten of Finland's official singles list for 28 weeks, including 13 weeks in the top three.[10] The single has also reached double platinum.[11][12]
For Christmas 2021, Portion Boys released a Christmas version of the song under the name "Pikkujolut kiihtyy".[1]
Song details
edit| No. | Name | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vauhti kiihtyy | Matti Ruohonen, Mikael Forsby, Raimo Paavola, Veli-Pekka Lehto | 3:31 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Musiikki | Tiina Forsby oli juhannuksena soutelemassa järvellä, kun hän soitti puolisolleen vanhan kasarihitin – Syntyi pikavauhtia kappale, joka on striimannut tänä vuonna jo miljoonia". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2022-01-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Vauhti kiihtyy 2021, 2021-06-18, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ Rantanen, Kimmo; Salomaa, Alina (2021-06-18). "Joko olet kuullut tämän? Matin ja Tepon kasarihitistä tulossa kovaa vauhtia kesän kuumin kappale – Darudekin rakastaa". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Tanssii Tähtien Kanssa – katso MTV Katsomossa (in Finnish), retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ Matti & Teppo - Vauhti Kiihtyy / Idän Pikajuna, 1989, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matti-ja-teppo/202978314 (2021-06-18), Vauhti kiihtyy 2021 - Single by Matti ja Teppo, retrieved 2023-06-06
{{citation}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Emma-ehdokkaat julki – ehdokkuuksia rohmusi yllätysnimi". www.iltalehti.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Portion Boys & Matti ja Teppo - Vauhti Kiihtyy, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ "Vauhti Kiihtyy feat. Matti ja Teppo | Portionboys.fi | Portion Boys fanisivusto". portionboys.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Suomen Virallinen Lista". Musiikkituottajat (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Vauhti kiihtyy (feat. Matti ja Teppo), 2021-06-11, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ Stara.fi (2021-12-04). "Portion Boysin jättisuosiota juhlittiin näyttävästi – Vauhti kiihtyy -jättihitistä uusi pikkujouluversio - Stara". Stara (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-06-06.