
Person
Alo Mattiisen
Sound · 1961–1996 · Jõgeva, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]
Biography
Alo Mattiisen (April 22, 1961 – May 30, 1996) was an Estonian musician and composer. One of the most famous melodies that he composed was a patriotic song titled "No land is alone", with lyrics written by the Estonian poet Jüri Leesment. Several other of his patriotic compositions became staples for the Singing Revolution including the ‘Five Patriotic Songs’ series. Alo Mattiisen was born in the town of Jõgeva. His father was Evald Mattiesen. In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, becoming a specialist in pedagogy of music. In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition.
Known for

The Estonian Game
Music

The Singing Revolution
Self (archive footage)

Two
Music

Come Back, Lumumba
Original Music Composer

The Flirt
Music
Filmography
- 2006The Singing RevolutionSelf (archive footage)
- 1993The Estonian GameMusic
- 1992Come Back, LumumbaOriginal Music Composer
- 1990The FlirtMusic
- 1987TwoMusic
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