Label: CMAJOR
Catalog: 707108
Format: KRONOS QUARTET; POHJONEN; KOSMINENWholenote Discoveries - December 2011/January 2012
Uniko was written by Finnish rock star status accordionist/vocalist Kimmo Pohjonen and his colleague, electronics master Samuli Kosminen. The Kronos Quartet was introduced to Pohjonen’s music while on tour in Finland, and loved how he had expanded the possibilities of the accordion. All are featured in this concert film. There are lots of shots of fingers playing but the stark stage set and lighting supports the stark rhythmic explosiveness of the music. The looping musical ideas are perfect for the film idiom. Do not be misled by Pohjonen’s on-stage persona – his expertise on the accordion is solid. However it always amazes me that nobody ever needs to turn a page… Tiina Kiik  Price: $35.98 | 
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