Vesala/sermilÄ/hauta-aho/honkanen/helasvuo
Ode To Marilyn
This collection of experimental recordings was originally released on Scandia, and shows how open the mood of the mid-seventies was for new things. 'Ode To Marilyn', based on a group of recordings from 1973, is a sophisticated gem of experimental music. The recording sessions resulted in the material on the album, which is a coherent and balanced package and is a combination of avant-garde, improvisation and electronic music. The album is an excellent example of how a group of musicians with very different musical backgrounds, but each armed with a broad-minded attitude, can produce unexpected and positively surprising results. Edward Vesala: percussion, Jarmo Sermilä: trumpet, organ, kantele, Teppo Hauta-aho: bass, Antero Honkanen: electronics, percussion, Mikael Helsavuo: flute, Pirkkoliisa Tikka: vocals on track 2.