Early Säätiö's sound was influenced by folk music and featured Kimmo Pohjonen's accordion in a prominent role.

The original lineup consisted of Alanko himself, accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen, percussionist Teho Majamäki, bassist Jussi Kinnunen and drummer Marko Timonen.

Pohjonen's avant garde accordion sound had a prominent role in early Säätiö's albums and live performances.

He has been called "the Hendrix of the accordion" by Finnish musical press[3][4] due to his stage presence and use of electronic effects such as the wah-wah pedal.

Alanko had hoped that the album would be recognized outside of Finland, even though it was sung in Finnish, but no international release or promotion was made.

[7] Two different string ensembles (an orchestra and a quartet) and a large number of session musicians were used and the arrangements were provided by several different people at Alanko's request.

During the autumn and winter, Säätiö continued touring in a rock setting, playing club gigs around Finland.

[12] Alanko, whose career had started with punk rock in Hassisen Kone, has said that the album was a sort of return to his roots.

Säätiö's seventh and final album, Ruuhkainen Taivas, was recorded in the same three-guitar rock group format.