MUSICIANS


The project features a wide range of guest vocalists and musicians from different countries. 

One of the key goals of this project is to create an album that is 100% played, sung, and performed organically by real musicians. By bringing together talent from around the world, this project aims to return music to its roots. 

The album was recorded in the United States, England, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, with legendary musicians such as:


  • Leland Sklar (Carole King, Toto, Dolly Parton, Santana // bass)
  • Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr // drums)
  • Nic Collins (Genesis, Phil Collins Band, The Effect // drums)
  • Mic Michaeli (Europe // organ, keyboards)
  • Mats Schubert (Bo Kaspers Orkester, Elvis Costello, Pappas Eget Band, Eagle Eye Cherry // Keyboards, organ)
  • Steve Sidwell (Queen, Sting, George Michael, Paul McCartney // brass arrangements, trumpet)
  • Janne Schaffer (Abba, Electric Banana Band // guitar)
  • Mats Persson (Roxette, Eva Dahlgren, Niklas Strömstedt // percussion) 
  • Ash Soan (Adele, Celine Dion, Cher, Dua Lipa, Snow Patrol // drums)
  • Yolanda Charles (Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Hans Zimmer // bass)
  • Lenny Castro (Toto, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder // percussion)
  • Kim Rune Hagen (Norwegian Eurovision, Voice of Norway // vocals)
  • Joel Kibble (Take 6, Stevie Wonder // vocals)
  • Jerrod Sullivan (Janet Jackson, independent artist // drums) 
  • Mike Lindup (Level 42 // piano)
  • Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck // guitar)
  • Chrissi Poland (Michael Bolton, Lady Gaga // vocals)
  • Jeanette Olsson (Celine Dion, Max Martin, Rihanna, Britney Spears // backing vocals)
  • Nina Söderqvist (Independent artist // vocals)
  • Lars Danielsson (Lisa Nilsson, Eagle Eye Cherry, Sanne Salomonsen // bass)
  • Christina Skjolberg (Independent artist // guitar) 
  • Budapest Art Orchestra (Strings) Conductor: Arthur Grosz


From Finland, in addition to Hyöty and Rosström, the following musicians are also participating:

  • Lasse Piirainen (keyboards)
  • Ben Granfelt (guitar)
  • Mikko Sipola (vocals)
  • Sam Huber (vocals)
  • Anssi Växby (strings)
  • Jannike Sandström (backing vocals)
  • Patrik Linman (backing vocals)


The following persons have also contributed:

  • Randy Goodrum (Toto, Steve Perry, Kansas // lyrics)
  • Geir Rönning (Eurovision Song Contest, independent artist // lyrics)
  • Alan Parry (Superban, independent artist // lyrics)
  • Tracy Lipp (Lordi, Anna Abreu // lyrics)



Janne Hyöty - songwriter, producer // guitar, programming, bass and keyboards

Niklas Rosström - songwriter, producer // drums, percussion, keyboards, organ, programming, lead and backing vocals


A big thank you to everyone involved in this project! Your contributions have been fantastic, and it has been a great pleasure to do this together without any limits."

Janne & Niklas