Hakon Thelin

Hakon Thelin: Light

by Eyal Hareuveni
August 6, 2012

The five compositions on Light define the musical language of Norwegian double bass master Håkon Thelin, known as a member of the new music trio Poing. Thelin calls his language “folk music for the double bass," following his mentor, the late Italian double bass master Stefano Scodanibbio, to whom this recording is dedicated. Thelin balances between intricate composed melodic forms and shapes, impressionistic improvisations and exploration of certain sounds that speak particularly well through the double bass. ...