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Kepa Lehtinen Announces the Release of his New Record “In The Heart Of Winter”
Acclaimed Finnish film and television composer Kepa Lehtinen is pleased to announce the release of his new record. In The Heart Of Winter on March 1st, 2023. Lehtinen is known for his forward-thinking works for piano and theremin but has extended himself even further this time out.
“I didn’t plan a freak show,” he says, “but, now that the album is finished, I noticed that there’s a saw, a prepared piano, and, of course, a theremin on it. As a sound designer, I put a lot of emphasis on the sound of my music. I’ve noticed that my interest has shifted from synthesis to traditional acoustic methods of creation. Maybe I also went crazy about artistic freedom after all the discipline of TV work.”
Album highlights include “In The Heart Of Winter,” about which Kepa says “Winter is, above all, a dark season in Finland. It’s also the state of mind in which I’ve written my best compositions. Sadness isn’t bad if you can draw fuel from it.” “Lake Theme For Saw, Theremin, And Piano” is an adaptation of a theme Lehtinen wrote for a short film.
Kepa Lehtinen Announces the Release of his New Record “In The Heart Of Winter”
“Theremin and saw together is something you have to experience for yourself,” he says. The saw part is played by the legendary Puka Oinonen, which only adds to its impact. “Waltz For The Sleeping Helsinki” is dark and ethereal, written for piano, theremin, and double bass and performed by his brother Ari Lehtinen.
Kepa Lehtinen is a 51-year-old musician from Finland who has built a loyal following with his unusual style of modern classical composition. His love of the theremin, a hands-free, gesture-controlled electronic instrument with an otherworldly sound, sets him apart from the world.
Lehtinen lets his theremin add intense harmonies and counterpoints to his pieces that make them challenging and exotic.
He studied sound design at Aalto University, made music for film and television, and currently owns a recording studio. He’s also a devoted husband, father, and dedicated skateboarder who feels that music is the only true magic in the world. He’s grateful and amazed that people from all over enjoy his music. Expect more big things from one of Europe’s finest creators.
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