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Kimmo Pohjonen
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(1996 – present)
Kimmo Pohjonen (b. 1964) is one of the most respected and in-demand musicians and performers in Finland. An accordionist of exceptional ability and imagination, Kimmo’s musical history goes back more than twenty years in rock, folk, avant-garde, improvisation, classical, dance and theatre music projects.
In 1996 he embarked on a solo career with his solo 5-row accordion project, featuring extreme and original compositions, live loops and effects, a dynamic and animated stage performance, orchestrated lights and surround sound. This show received instant massive worldwide critical acclaim at WOMEX Berlin in 1999 and led to continuous work with his many projects all over Europe, North and South America, Israel, Russia and Japan to rave response.
Pohjonen’s singular mission is to expand the capabilities, sound, performance, scope and experience of the accordion in many different settings to levels never before seen or heard. Accordion, voice, effects, surround sound and light show combine to make a unique and captivating performance event.
Named Folk Musician of the Year in Finland in 1996, 1997, 1998, he has played on over 75 different albums in the past 10 years including Finnish folk music group Ottopasuuna, duo pinnin pojat with JPP’s Arto Järvelä and rock band Ismo Alanko Säätiö. Pohjonen has also performed music for theatre, ballet and modern dance.
Selected projects and collaborations:
In 2001 he formed duo Kluster with sampling whiz Samuli Kosminen.
In 1996 he embarked on a solo career with his solo 5-row accordion project, featuring extreme and original compositions, live loops and effects, a dynamic and animated stage performance, orchestrated lights and surround sound. This show received instant massive worldwide critical acclaim at WOMEX Berlin in 1999 and led to continuous work with his many projects all over Europe, North and South America, Israel, Russia and Japan to rave response.
Pohjonen’s singular mission is to expand the capabilities, sound, performance, scope and experience of the accordion in many different settings to levels never before seen or heard. Accordion, voice, effects, surround sound and light show combine to make a unique and captivating performance event.
Named Folk Musician of the Year in Finland in 1996, 1997, 1998, he has played on over 75 different albums in the past 10 years including Finnish folk music group Ottopasuuna, duo pinnin pojat with JPP’s Arto Järvelä and rock band Ismo Alanko Säätiö. Pohjonen has also performed music for theatre, ballet and modern dance.
Selected projects and collaborations:
In 2001 he formed duo Kluster with sampling whiz Samuli Kosminen.
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mexicoman wrote:
genious
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mr_kap wrote:
Kimmo, you're the best!
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wouazO wrote:
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life4ms wrote:
играй аккордионь! супер!!!
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man-eater wrote:
he's amazing
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Ha5tur wrote:
Вот это музыка!!!
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Zap-Pascal wrote:
Hi, great sounds...
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donromani wrote:
see you next time in Aveiro!! hopefully soon!!
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Stonebearer wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Kimmo+Pohjonen :D
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Kretoslawska wrote:
Saw him last year in Poznań City. Awsome music! :)
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a1argus wrote:
В Икре было НЕЧТО, я чуть с ума не сошёл, смотрите сами: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjZJP5npcHE&fmt=18
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Cybernorn wrote:
Он прекрасен!
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Zap-Pascal wrote:
Love very much... also I remember in concert ! Great !
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Vandaller wrote:
подумать только - авангард на аккордеоне!! круто!
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Zidrich wrote:
Хитакири, ты очень сильно прав! Особенно его участие в KTU - это полный вперед!
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gorgonoidi wrote:
quality
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Pelleindahood wrote:
It's amazing, that he can manage that with a harmonium. Wonderful.
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Dustspell wrote:
Exprimental but yet so beatiful
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lechima wrote:
Genialne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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hitakiri wrote:
круче KImmo только я яйца вкрутую!! потрясающая музыка!
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