Beyond
AlbumCover art “Guidance” by Reima Nevalainen ; Cover design by Aarni Ylinen
Album information
Performer | Raoul Björkenheim TRIAD |
Released | 21.4.2017 |
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Label | Eclipse Music |
Producer | Produced by Markus Kärki & Raoul Björkenheim |
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Biography
Master guitarist Raoul Björkenheim released a new CD Beyond with his trio Raoul Björkenheim Triad on April 21st 2017.
Eclipse Music proudly presents Raoul Björkenheim Triad and their new CD Beyond. Björkenheim is a great presence is the finnish music scene and has made quite a career both in Europe and North America. With his rhythm section Ilmari Heikinheimo (drums) and Ville Rauhala (bass) the trio delivers a stand-out piece with Beyond.
Raoul Björkenheim is a familiar name in the jazz/experimental scene with his fiery guitar playing rooting back to early 80`s. He is best known for multiple bands including Krakatau, Scorch Trio, Ecstasy and the duo Heim(o), also with Heikinheimo on drums. Triad however makes everything bigger, bolder and more experimental. A "spectacular mayhem" of sounds. Ilmari Heikinheimo a is widely recognized drummer collaborating with many household names in the finnish music scene. Ville Rauhala has performed professionally since 90`s (with Black Motor and many other groups) and his bass playing has a unique touch of soloist and structural elements. Beyond is a strong statement from Triad, a unique musical journey into sounds and textures, bold and raw.
Tracklist
- Act of will Björkenheim
- Move on Björkenheim
- DefianceBjörkenheim, Rauhala, Heikinheimo
- PetalsBjörkenheim, Rauhala, Heikinheimo
- Katarsis Björkenheim
- Beyond Björkenheim, Rauhala, Heikinheimo
- AriseBjörkenheim
- Blunt Stunt Björkenheim, Rauhala, Heikinheimo
- The Rain Is Over Björkenheim, Rauhala, Heikinheimo ; includes an excerpt of Harold Arlen’s Over the rainbow