Aki Yli-Salomaki (b. 1972) studied composition with Harri Vuori at the University of Helsinki. His music has been described as "deep northern" slow-listening music manifested by grand sonority and soaring melodic arcs. Yli-Salomaki`s music consists mainly of orchestral works and concertos, but smaller character pieces are an important part of his ouvre as well. The spaciousness of musical texture and sound, as well as the strong contrasts between darkness and light in his music connote an aesthetic affiliation with Nordic countries or Northernness in general ? both qualities that he personally embrace through his music.
Tracks:
1. Uneen? / Asleep? 14:15
2. Speak, Memory 17:09
3. Tiedat kylla miksi / You know why 07:37
4. Harhoja / Delusions 14:38
