Description
Uniko - Kronos Quartet, Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen / Ondine Audio CD 2011 / ODE 1185-2
UPC 0761195118528
Product Details:
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Title: Uniko
- Label: Ondine – ODE 1185-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Finland
- Released: February 2011
Product Features:
- Genre: Electronic, Classical
- Style: Musique Concrète, Contemporary
- Performers: Kronos Quartet, Kimmo Pohjonen (Accordion, Voice), Samuli Kosminen (Arranger, Electronics)
Overview:
"Uniko" is a groundbreaking collaboration released in February 2011 by Ondine, featuring the innovative fusion of electronic and classical music styles. The album showcases the creative synergy between the renowned Kronos Quartet, accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen, and arranger Samuli Kosminen. Composed and arranged by Pohjonen and Kosminen, "Uniko" explores themes ranging from ethereal atmospheres to vibrant rhythms, pushing the boundaries of traditional music genres.
Interesting Facts:
- The album's compositions (tracks I-VII) delve into diverse sonic landscapes, blending classical string quartet with electronic textures and Pohjonen's distinctive accordion and vocal performances.
- Produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson and mixed by Kimmo Pohjonen and Valgeir Sigurðsson, "Uniko" exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship and sonic innovation.
- Photography by Chikako Harada and design by Ritxi Ostáriz contribute visually to the album's aesthetic presentation.
Tracklist:
- I. Utu (6:58)
- II. Plasma (6:16)
- III. Särmä (5:34)
- IV. Kalma (11:01)
- V. Kamala (5:38)
- VI. Emo (10:20)
- VII. Avara (6:01)
Key Credits:
- Accordion, Voice: Kimmo Pohjonen
- Arranged By [Strings], Electronics [Strings & Accordion Samples], Programmed By: Samuli Kosminen
- Cello: Jeffrey Zeigler
- Composed By, Arranged By: Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen
- Engineer: Dan Bora, Rick Kwan, Valgeir Sigurðsson
- Mixed By: Kimmo Pohjonen, Valgeir Sigurðsson
- Producer: Valgeir Sigurðsson
- Violin: David Harrington, John Sherba
- Viola: Hank Dutt
