Sometimes music just happens. A warm late summer night in 2004 at the Helsinki festival was one of those occasions. Lepistö&Lehti, a duo of Finnish master musicians debuted at the main stage of the event and the 1000+ audience listened in awe.
Perhaps there’s something surprising about the composition of this ensemble. Double bass and accordion, it seems, is not the most obvious of combinations. Yet Markku Lepistö and Pekka Lehti pull it off somehow. How do they do it?
Dynamics, a personal connection, and the right kind of juxtaposition of two worlds are the key to understanding Lepistö&Lehti. Usually luck plays a part in projects such as this as well. The duo came from different parts of Finland, joined forces in the band Värttinä in Helsinki, shared more hotel rooms than they can remember, ended up sharing the stage as a duo, and eventually went on to share the leading role on a record as well.
Seems logical enough. Although, the main ingredients here might still be Lepistö&Lehti’s deep musical connection, their mutual professional respect, and a combined vision where one plus one is more than two.
Presenting material selected from both of the artists’ individual repertoire, Lepistö&Lehti aim for this all elusive additional element. The one that makes a casual concert goer stop for a while and listen to the two artists on stage, applying their delicate touches on a large scale sonic canvas.
When listening to their new recording, you might catch a glimpse of what is being described here. Just listen. Music is best when it just happens.
Lepistö&Lehti's debut album "Helsinki" is out now on Aito Records.
Merci de nous permettre la promotion de notre stage:
Vous êtes accordéoniste, débutant ou confirmé, ce stage vous permettra d’aborder sereinement et sans complexe l’improvisation sur des thèmes de Blues, de Swing Manouche, et de Jazz.
L’accompagnement de ces différents styles, et plus généralement, la façon d’utiliser l’accordéon au sein d’une formation seront au cœur du programme.
La semaine sera ponctuée de trois concerts donnés par les intervenants.
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Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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Are you Pekka - the great bass player?
Come check out my songs if you get a chance (and the new photos of my beautiful girls)
Hi!! I'm fine thank you, how are you? it's a shame that you won't come :(, the situation is "critic" in this moment here, and it's very strange too... but anyway, hope to see you soon! take care. Ren.
Just want to let you know that a selection of your music will be included on this week's edition of Multe Music -- a weekly audio show and podcast exploring the roots, shoots and fruits of Scandinavian and Nordic traditions -- this Saturday at 19:00 GMT/UTC | 1:00 p.m. CT (-6 UTC) with Internet streaming available at kymnradio.net. Podcasts available at multemusic.com -- and soon on iTunes! Takk for musikken!
Hei, kiitos kaveruudesta!<br /><br />Sväng told me you are coming to Mexico, when and where will it be? I'm looking forward to see you...<br /><br />**SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE**
Hello!! I've seen the tour dates in Mexico and one of the places you're gonna play (Multiforo Ollin Kan) is near my place!!! Of course I'm gonna see you! And well, as I imagined you're coming to te Ollin Kan Festival ;) Kisses, Ren.
Hi! Great to hear you're coming to Mexico :D I'll love to see you here! Do you know exactly where you're going to play? I mean, are you coming to the Ollin Kan Festival? Have a great week! kisses
