Kimmo Pohjonen

I found this artist on the Link Channel. They have a show headlining world artists and this guy caught my attention. His name is Kimmo Pohjonen. He’s a Finnish accordionist, but with a twist. He uses loops and his body to make odd percussion sounds that are incorporated into his songs. Unless you see what he’s doing it’s hard to visualize it. This accordion that he plays is something like the biggest, most complicated one that is made. Apparently, his mastery of this instrument puts him in a small minority. His music sounds very similar to something Pink Floyd might have recorded; yet he is the only one playing. He’s a one-man band with a loop machine. Of course, as usual, finding his album Kielo requires some searching on the Internet. But if you want something truly original, Kimmo Pohjonen can deliver.

To get a feel for this guy's artistic impulses, check out this release from his website:

Pohjonen collaboration with farm equipment

On May 27, Kimmo Pohjonen makes a special concert performance in Ramsöö, Finland with local farmers from Pohjonen's home county, Häme. The event, Ramsöön ITE Festival will feature Pohjonen and his accordion performing composed music and improvisations with the farmers and their farm equipment.