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{{short description|Finnish power metal keyboardist (born 1979)}}
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| birth_name = Mikko Härkin
|Origin = [[Finland]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|5|25|df=y}}
|Genre = [[Power metal]]
| origin = [[Kuopio]], [[Finland]]
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|Associated_acts = [[Sonata Arctica]]<br>[[Kenziner]]<br>[[Mehida]]<br>[[Essence of Sorrow]]<br />[[Solution .45]]
| instrument = [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboards]]
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[Melodic death metal]]
| occupation = Musician
| years_active = 1999–present
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| associated_acts = [[Sonata Arctica]]<br>Kenziner<br>[[Mehida]]<br>Essence of Sorrow<br>[[Solution .45]]<br>[[Cain's Offering]]<br>[[Symfonia]]
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'''Mikko Härkin''' (born [[May 25]], [[1979]], in [[Keitele]], [[Finland]]) is a [[Finland|Finnish]] [[power metal]] [[musical keyboard|keyboardist]]. He is best known for playing with [[Sonata Arctica]] and [[Kenziner]]. Härkin has a strong [[neo-classical metal|neo-classical]] style, influenced by keyboardists such as [[Jens Johansson]]. Much of his work also has [[progressive metal|progressive]] influences.
'''Mikko Härkin''' (born 25 May 1979 in [[Keitele|Kuopio]], [[Finland]]) is a [[Finland|Finnish]] [[power metal]] [[musical keyboard|keyboardist]], who has performed with [[Sonata Arctica]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p430616/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Sonata Arctica|last=Hinds|first=Andy|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=20 March 2010}}</ref> and Kenziner.


==History==
==History==
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Härkin begun to study [[piano]] at the age of 5. He joined ''Kenziner'' in 1998 and with them recorded his first album, ''The Prophecies''.


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In 2000, he joined ''[[Sonata Arctica]]'' and toured [[Europe]] with ''[[Stratovarius]]'' and ''[[Rhapsody of Fire|Rhapsody]]''. Härkin recorded keyboards for ''Sonata Arctica's'' second album, ''[[Silence (Sonata Arctica album)|Silence]]'', which was released in 2001. ''Sonata Arctica's'' first live CD, named ''[[Songs of Silence]]'', featured Härkin on keyboards. At the end of 2002, Härkin left ''Sonata Arctica''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
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Härkin begun to study [[piano]] at the age of 5. He joined Kenziner in 1999 and with them recorded his first album, ''The Prophecies''.


In 2003, Härkin started a band named Wingdom with vocalist Sami Asp, [[Alessandro Lotta]] (ex-[[Rhapsody of Fire|Rhapsody]]), Markus Niemispelto, and guitarist Jukka Ruotsalainen. In 2005, Wingdom' released their first album, ''Reality''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=43186|title=Wingdom To Open For Stratovarius, Hammerfall In Finland|date=October 21, 2005|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]]|accessdate=20 March 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606075916/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=43186|archivedate=6 June 2011}}</ref> Afterwards{{When|date=August 2010}}, the band ''[[Divinefire]]'' invited Härkin to play keyboards on the album ''Hero''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
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A year later, he joined [[Sonata Arctica]] and toured [[Europe]] with bands such as [[Stratovarius]] and [[Rhapsody of Fire|Rhapsody]]. With Sonata Arctica, Härkin recorded keyboards on their second album, ''[[Silence (album)|Silence]]'', which was released in 2001. Sonata Arctica's first live CD, named ''[[Songs of Silence]]'', also featured Härkin on keyboards. At the end of 2002, Härkin decided to leave the band for personal reasons.


Härkin joined Jani Stefanovic's band ''Essence of Sorrow'' with Mats Leven (Vocals), Christian Palin (singer for Random Eyes on vocals). In January 2007, they released their first album, ''Reflections From The Obscure''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
In 2003, he started a new band called [[Wingdom]] with Sami Asp ([[vocals]]) and Jukka ([[guitar]]s) who had already worked with Härkin since 1998. This band played a more [[progressive metal|progressive]] style with the arrival of two new members: [[Alexandro Lotta]] (ex-[[Rhapsody of Fire|Rhapsody]]) and Markus. In 2005, Wingdom released their first album, ''Reality'', and Mikko Härkin left the band.


Afterwards, the band [[Divinefire]] called Härkin to invite him to play keyboards on ''Hero'', one of their albums. It was there that he met [[Jani Stefanovic]], a guitarist, with whom he played in other recent [[side project]]s.
Since 2006 Härkin has been working on a project titled ''[[Mehida]]''. He worked on [[Solution .45]]'s debut album ''For Aeons Past'', alongside [[Jani Stefanovic]] and ex-[[Scar Symmetry]] vocalist [[Christian Älvestam]].


In 2010 Härkin joined [[Symfonia]], a power metal supergroup with [[André Matos]], [[Timo Tolkki]], [[Jari Kainulainen]] and [[Uli Kusch]].<ref name="Blabbermouth">{{cite web|title=Former Stratovarius, Helloween, Angra Members Join Forces In Symfonia |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149046 |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |accessdate=8 November 2010 |date=8 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408101239/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149046 |archivedate=8 April 2011 }}</ref> The band made their debut performance at [[Finnish Metal Expo]] 2011, but broke up later that year.
In 2003 he joined a band called [[Random Eyes]] who he is still involved with. and is working with them on a new release at the moment.


In 2012, Härkin joined [[Luca Turilli's Rhapsody]] as a live member.
With Markus (who played [[drum]]s for Wingdom), Christian Palin (singer for Random Eyes) and [[Jani Stefanovic]] (guitarist for Divinefire), Härkin formed a band called [[Essence of Sorrow]] with progressive elements and a dark theme. They released their first album, ''[[Reflections From The Obscure]]'', in January 2007.


In 2021, he joined in a Timo Tolkki's solo project.
Currently, Härkin is working on a new project called [[Mehida]], which consists of the three members of Wingdom as well as [[Jani Stefanovic]] from Essence of Sorrow and Divinefire. The band is recording their first album, called ''[[Blood & Water (album)|Blood & Water]]''. Some of the songs from this album are available on their website. He also joined [[Solution .45]], alongside [[Jani Stefanovic]] and ex-[[Scar Symmetry]] vocalist [[Christian Älvestam]].


==Discography==
==Discography==


*[[Kenziner]] - ''Prophecies'' (1999)
*Kenziner – ''Prophecies'' (1999)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] - ''[[Silence (album)|Silence]]'' (2001)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] – ''[[Silence (Sonata Arctica album)|Silence]]'' (2001)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] - ''[[Songs of Silence]]'' (2002)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] – ''[[Orientation (EP)|Orientation]] (EP)'' (2001)
*[[Divinefire]] - ''Hero'' (2005)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] – ''[[Songs of Silence]]'' (2002)
*[[Wingdom]] - ''Reality'' (2006)
*[[Sonata Arctica]] – ''[[Takatalvi]] (EP)'' (2003)
*[[Essence of Sorrow]] - ''Reflections from the Obscure'' (2007)
*[[Divinefire]] – ''Hero'' (2005)
*Wingdom – ''Reality'' (2006)
*Essence of Sorrow – ''Reflections from the Obscure'' (2007)
*[[Mehida]] – ''[[Blood & Water]]'' (2007)
*[[Cain's Offering]] – ''[[Gather the Faithful]]'' (2009)
*[[Solution .45]] – ''[[For Aeons Past]]'' (2010)
*[[Symfonia]] – ''[[In Paradisum (Symfonia album)|In Paradisum]]'' (2011)
*[[Avalon (Finnish band)]] – ''[[The Land of New Hope]]'' (2013)

== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.freewebs.com/mikkoharkin/ Mikko Härkin Fan Site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070526001004/http://www.freewebs.com/mikkoharkin/ Mikko Härkin Fan Site]
*[http://www.mehida.com/ Mehida official website]
*[http://www.essenceofsorrow.com/ Essence of Sorrow official website]
*[http://www.divinefire.net/ Divinefire official website]


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Mikko Härkin
Mikko Härkin
Mikko Härkin
Background information
Birth nameMikko Härkin
Born (1979-05-25) 25 May 1979 (age 45)
OriginKuopio, Finland
GenresPower metal, Melodic death metal
OccupationMusician
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1999–present

Mikko Härkin (born 25 May 1979 in Kuopio, Finland) is a Finnish power metal keyboardist, who has performed with Sonata Arctica[1] and Kenziner.

History

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Härkin begun to study piano at the age of 5. He joined Kenziner in 1998 and with them recorded his first album, The Prophecies.

In 2000, he joined Sonata Arctica and toured Europe with Stratovarius and Rhapsody. Härkin recorded keyboards for Sonata Arctica's second album, Silence, which was released in 2001. Sonata Arctica's first live CD, named Songs of Silence, featured Härkin on keyboards. At the end of 2002, Härkin left Sonata Arctica.[citation needed]

In 2003, Härkin started a band named Wingdom with vocalist Sami Asp, Alessandro Lotta (ex-Rhapsody), Markus Niemispelto, and guitarist Jukka Ruotsalainen. In 2005, Wingdom' released their first album, Reality.[2] Afterwards[when?], the band Divinefire invited Härkin to play keyboards on the album Hero.[citation needed]

Härkin joined Jani Stefanovic's band Essence of Sorrow with Mats Leven (Vocals), Christian Palin (singer for Random Eyes on vocals). In January 2007, they released their first album, Reflections From The Obscure.[citation needed]

Since 2006 Härkin has been working on a project titled Mehida. He worked on Solution .45's debut album For Aeons Past, alongside Jani Stefanovic and ex-Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam.

In 2010 Härkin joined Symfonia, a power metal supergroup with André Matos, Timo Tolkki, Jari Kainulainen and Uli Kusch.[3] The band made their debut performance at Finnish Metal Expo 2011, but broke up later that year.

In 2012, Härkin joined Luca Turilli's Rhapsody as a live member.

In 2021, he joined in a Timo Tolkki's solo project.

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Hinds, Andy. "Biography: Sonata Arctica". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Wingdom To Open For Stratovarius, Hammerfall In Finland". Blabbermouth. October 21, 2005. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Former Stratovarius, Helloween, Angra Members Join Forces In Symfonia". Blabbermouth.net. 8 November 2010. Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
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