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(Texicalli TEXCD 052)
Arvosana : 8
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Varre Vartiainen made his recording debut as a leader with his band Husband in 2003. The record contains nine original compositions of Vartiainen that range from raunchy funk of “Sir Dalud”, via jazzy “Baritone” and soft ballad “Le Mu” to percussive world music celebration of “Koiruus”. The tight Husband consists of bassist Harri Rantanen and drummer Anssi Nykänen who have backed dozens of Finland’s top artists together during the last two decades. They know each other well and you can hear that in their playing. Record’s guest musicians are the cream of the crop in the Finnish music scene today: Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa increases the percussive power, saxophonist Timo Lassy brings in shades of classy, sophisticated contemporary jazz, vocalist Sami Pitkämö finesses the melodies and Timo Pratskin with keyboards, Jarmo Savolainen with Rhodes/synths and vibraphonist Arttu Takalo enhance the harmony of the music.
Varre Vartiainen provides some wondrous lines, complex rhythms, and dynamite phrases doing fusion, playing with intense force and vigour that delights listener. He has patience to play it sweetly as well as strong technique to race it through at fast tempos when needed – all with good time and rhythm. That reflects his saying: “Guitar is the most noble member of the percussion family.” Whether it is the catchy songs, joy of playing or fine music, is hard to say, but this cd makes the listener’s feet tap and head nod. That is what good music is all about.
Arvosana : 10
Hieno Platta!!
Löysin kaupasta myös bändin uusimman - "Homo Sapiens" -cd:n, joka on vieläkin rockimpi ja biisit ovat kehittyneet. Upeaa soittoa kerta kaikkiaan! Varmasti Suomen ykköstrio tänä päivänä.
Arvosana : 10
Arvosana : 10
Arvosana : 10