DALINDÈO - Vintage Voyage EP »
"Dalindèo introduces a new cinematic sound on "Vintage Voyage" "Vintage Voyage" is the title of the new Dalindèo release, out very shortly (in May). Dalindèo leader Valtteri Pöyhönen sees the band moving away from their early "Brazilica" influences into a world of sound with increasingly visual connotations. The new EP introduces a more hard-driving, perhaps a bit more "live" sound for the band than that heard on the previous releases. The A-side, 'Willpower', is a dreamy and spiritual vocal jazz piece featuring the voice and lyrics of Berlin-based vocalist Bajka. "What I really love about that tune is the intensity of Bajka's vocals", Valtteri explains. "She's the kind of vocalist that when she's on, you best keep the tape rolling at all times". Another thing Valtteri mentions about the collabo is how Bajka's thinking altered the process of composition. "She introduced the chorus melody just completely out of the blue. It blew me away in it's originality". The instrumentals 'Vintage Voyage' and 'Mr. J.L.' sport an abundance of punch on their own right. "'Vintage Voyage', for example, is a track with a distinct big band feel to it", the composer says. Ellington and Mingus rank among Pöyhönen's inspiration, yet there is something distinctively 21st cenury in the mix. "I wanted to use the woodwinds rather extensively to give the tunes an orchestral feel not often heard in this kinda setting", Valtteri states. 'Mr. J.L.' of course is drummer Jaska Lukkarinen, blasting away as vigorously as ever on the new EP. "The strong presence of rhythm section is very important for me when thinking about the new tunes", Pöyhönen adds. "Having a star drummer like Jaska on board couldn't hurt, could it?". The EP "Vintage Voyage" and the following full-lenght "Soundtrack for the Sound Eye" display a strong cinematic atmosphere, as stated earlier. They find both Dalindèo and Valtteri Pöyhönen step up
onto level two, where their mission is to keep the original spirit of jazz alive. "We want to ephasize our key characteristics: danceable rhythms, strong melodies, and the craftman ship of the Dalindèo line up which is now tighter than ever thanks to extensive gigging."
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