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Matti Salo Quartet
Creating Stories from Sound
Sounds and music have their own life, their own pulse, and their own magic. As a musician, I’m honoured to be part of this process, at times stepping aside to see where the music takes us. Communication through music transcends all languages and takes us into a deeper, more spiritual realm of connection as human beings.
I aid this creative process through my roles as a bandleader, sideman, composer, producer, sound designer, mixer, teacher. I play many instruments, including the guitar, keyboard/synths, saxophone, and bass.
Bands & Projects
Photograph: Matti Salo
Artwork: Marina Salmela
Kielo Kärkkäinen & Matti Salo
Guitar / Composer
Project with singer-songwriter Kielo Kärkkäinen. Exploring life and it’s mysteries.
Matti Salo: Guitars, vocals, keyboard Kielo Kärkkäinen: Vocals Leo-Pekka Lyytikäinen: Trumpet Anri Tuohimäki: Violin Juho Kanervo: Cello, bass Simo Laihonen: Drums
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Photograph: Jonne Ketola
SOLO
Solo project
My solo project is a free exploration of sound through combining varying acoustic and electronic instruments to create deep psychedelic mindscapes.
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Photograph: Tatu Kantomaa
Soundtrack / Theatre
Composer / Sound design
Since 2007 I have been composing music and done sound design for various puppet theatre shows, theatre performances, and films. I work mainly for Teatteri Liikutus, based in Rovaniemi.
Photographs: Johanna Hjorth
TRIO
composer / guitarist
Rest in the airy atmospheres and lyrical ambience of this trio. Expect anything from modern jazz and ambient, to world music and free jazz.
Matti Salo: guitar, compositions. Juho Kanervo: double and electric bass. Simo Laihonen: drums, percussion.
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Matti Salo Trio - Version in One
Matti Salo Quartet - Promovideo
Matti Salo Quartet - Kites
Huminoita – Gameover