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Superposition: Superposition
ByDrummer Olavi Louhivuori is arguably the most widely known member of this quartetrenowned among other things for his work with Tomasz Stańko as well as Finland's Ilmiliekki Quartet. The other members are Linda Fredriksson and Adele Sauros on saxophones and Mikael saastamoinen on bass. Each musician is of equal importance and prominence within the music. But democracy knows various faces: the album begins hectically. In "Antiplace" and "Bilawal" the group goes rumbling and tumbling down winding paths held together by quirky unison passages and lively dynamic arcs. Each instrument contributes in a highly percussive mannerbe it the clicking and clacking of the saxophone buttons, the upper register, almost toneless frequencies of the bass, or the deconstructed drum inserts.
The first two blustering starters to the album however are deceiving. Sonic experiments based on few motifs and percussive impulses are presented on "Wasteland" and "Mimo," while compositions such as "Ballad No.3" and "Choral" find the four in a slightly more harmonious mood, relying on intimacy and fragile conversation. The only time the band lets melody prevail, in a truly melancholic and moody way, however, is at the very end. Closing meditation "March" is a tender affair built around simple melodic language and a subtle harmonic upward movement, serving as the perfect ending to an impressive debut set deserving of great acclaim.
Track Listing
Antiplace; Bilawal; Ballad No. 3; Miimo; Choral; Wasteland; For The Fallen; March.
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Title: Superposition | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: We Jazz Records
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