Editing Ismo Alanko (section)

== Instruments ==
Alanko studied classical cello in his youth, but didn't pursue a classical career because he felt it would require too much practice. In Hassisen Kone and onwards, he has played rhythm guitar in his bands in addition to singing. He still occasionally plays the cello, as well as the piano, both in the studio and on live performances.

Alanko composed the music for the 2007 TV series ''Taivaan tulet'' by [[Kari Väänänen]]. Alanko also played all instruments for the score, except for flute parts that were played by his brother Petri. Alanko has said that the decision to play all the instruments himself came "out of curiosity".<ref>Sari Sainio: [http://www.aamulehti.fi/sunnuntai/teema/ihmiset_paajutut/4538543.shtml Vastavirtaan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511020858/http://www.aamulehti.fi/sunnuntai/teema/ihmiset_paajutut/4538543.shtml |date=May 11, 2008 }} – ''[[Aamulehti]]'', February 2, 2007</ref>