Milla Gyra

Milla Gyra (formerly known as Milla Viljamaa) is an acclaimed Finnish musician and composer whose work has taken her across every continent. A recipient of the prestigious Teosto Prize (2012), she is known for her emotionally rich compositions and fearless artistic vision. The prize, awarded by the Finnish Composers' Copyright Society Teosto, is one of the biggest art prizes in Nordic countries and aims to highlight new works that are fresh, original and innovative.

Now, under the new artist name Milla Gyra, she ventures into fresh sonic territory with an upcoming album that embraces a more electronic sound. At the heart of this new direction are her signature instruments – grand piano and harmonium – woven together with her Nordic roots, drawing inspiration from folk traditions and northern mythology.

Here you can listen to three unreleased tracks, mixed by Oona Kapari. These are early versions and not yet mastered – a glimpse into a powerful new chapter in Milla’s musical journey.

Sempiternal Undertow is a rhythm-driven instrumental piece that blends long-form aesthetics with danceable energy. Inspired by ancient Finnish kantele melodies once played for dancing, the track fuses folk tradition with a modern, pulsating soundscape.

Beneath the layered textures, forest spirits call out in Finnish: "Tanssi mun kaa" – "Dance with me." Their voices echo through the rhythm, inviting the listener into a timeless ritual of movement and connection.

The accompanying artwork captures this atmosphere perfectly: a girl in traditional folk dress stands among ancient trees, colorful ribbons swirling around her like spells in the wind. She is both guide and mystery – the living embodiment of the music’s pulse, heritage, and timeless beauty.

Drift over Orion is an ambient journey inspired by northern myth and celestial silence. As Väinämöinen’s kantele echoes through the stars, it stirs the ancient scythe hanging over Orion — said to cut not crops, but time itself. Drift beneath the blade. Listen where the sky remembers.