VTQ Vilma Timonen Quartet
The Vilma Timonen Quartet, or VTQ as this fusion band is otherwise known, has pulled off a remarkable combination, some style, some professionalism, some jazz and folk music, blended together with the ancient sound of the kantele.
The band's repertoire is a synthesis of composition's by Vilma Timonen and a collection of traditional melodies adapted by the quartet. The result is an epoch-making musical arrangement that accentuates the kantele's rich and multifaceted sound.
Imagine on the one hand the pelimanni folk dance tradition, and on the other hand the dim confines of a jazz club. VTQ has succeeded in combining these two worlds and manages to create totally unique sound that is filled with bright melodies, powerful dynamics and rich rhythmical texture.
Produced by Ape Anttila, Vilma Timonen
Recorded by Kimmo Antikainen
Mixed by Kimmo Antikainen, Finnvox
Mastered by Pauli Saastamoinen, Finnvox
1. Polska in red
Comp. Vilma Timonen, trad., arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
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2. Quoting A
Comp. Ape Anttila, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
3. Carelian
Comp. Ape Anttila, Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
4. Lost & Found
Comp. Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
5. Emilia
Comp. Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
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6. Höpellystä
Comp. Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
7. Without Rules
Comp. Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
8. Plässimizeh soitanda
Comp. Ape Anttila, trad., arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
9. Lumi
Comp. Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen, arr. Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals
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10. Lost & Found (acoustic live version)
Comp. Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen, arr. Ape Anttila, Mikko Hassinen, Topi Korhonen, Vilma Timonen.
Ape Anttila: upright bass, electric bass, glockenspiel, vocals
Mikko Hassinen: drums, percussions
Topi Korhonen: guitar, trumpet, vocals
Vilma Timonen: 15-string kantele, piccolo-kantele, vocals