Maarit Koivisto

"a violinist by the mercy of God". I got my first violin when I was 4 years old in 1990. After that I have studied music for example in the adult education center in Keuruu and in the music college of western Central Finland.

In addition to the Scythe of Orion I also play in Haapamäen Pelimannit as well as together with my little brother who plays the piano. By chance we were once playing at the same event than KalevanMiekka. Afterwards Anu contacted me and asked me to join the Scythe. I knew that she had also been living in Haapamäki where I have spent almost my entire life. What also might have caused her to contact me was that we happened to be at the same time in a bar listening to a local band. I went to Anu, introduced myself and we started talking. I joined the Scythe in summer 2006.

I get my musical inspiration from Apocalyptica, Magyar Posse, Konsta Jylhä and Nightwish. I also love to listen to good dance music like Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Kotiteollisuus, Sentenced, Brüssel Kaupallinen, Stam1na, Kilpi, Leevi & The Leavings and Rammstein.

I could say that my hobbies are listening to music, playing the violin, knitting and drinking beer.