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Myths & Beliefs - Remastered Expanded Edition

by Mika Pohjola, Mick Goodrick, Bruno Råberg, Roberto Dani

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Tyrant Krinippos 06:28
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Goddess Arsinoe 08:57
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Before Dawn 05:49
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Dionysios 10:36
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Mood 4:30 AM 02:57
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The Night of the Bear 00:46
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Magneten 05:28
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The Myth of the Old Man 05:30
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Next Morning of the Bear 00:42
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Fall of 1978 08:48
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Kindergarten 06:48
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Kaféet 04:11
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The Day of the Bear (Composite Take) 13:03
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Fall of 1978 (Take 1, 2009 Edit) 04:50
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Goddess Arsinoe (Take 1) 09:28
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Mood 4:30 AM (Take 1) 03:01
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Tyrant Krinippos (Take 1) 05:41
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The Day of the Bear (Complete Take 1) 06:16
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The Day of the Bear (Take 2) 03:12
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The Night of the Bear (Complete Take) 02:11
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Next Morning of the Bear (Complete Take) 01:46
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Fall of 1978 (Complete Take 1) 08:42
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Kaféet (Take 2) 04:15
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Magneten (Live in Japan) 04:47
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Goddess Arsinoe (Live in Japan) 11:12
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about

The one word that best describes Mika Pohjola's debut as a leader is "original." The melodic strength of Pohjola's material suggests sources in the traditional music of Finland, where he was born, and Sweden, where he first studied jazz with a Spanish instructor. "I'm not interested in writing variations on the folkloric material," Mika insists, "but I like the idea of a general folk audience. So I write my own folk material."
Pohjola's strength is his ability to make something new of these influences and concepts. The empathy of the trio - plus guest guitarist Mick Goodrick on six tracks (including the three different sightings of "The Bear" that serve as strategically placed interludes) - reinforces the unity of the compositions.

Pohjola, as a pianist, is a master of tension and release, bassist Bruno Råberg (Full Circle, Orange Then Blue) complements and swings, drummer Roberto Dani (Enrico Rava, Devil Doll) delivers both power and delicacy, and guitarist Goodrick is his unpredictably delightful self, whether burning, rambling or singing lyrically.

Original music, unique concepts, extraordinary playing - it all adds up to one of the most persuasive debut albums in recent memory.
-Bob Blumenthal

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released March 17, 2020

Mika Pohjola - piano
Mick Goodrick - guitar
Bruno Råberg - bass
Roberto Dani - drums

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BMG is the crystallization of Mika Pohjola's artistic vision, spanning composition, performance, and production. Pohjola's musical journey took flight under the wing of the composer legend Gunther Schuller at GM Recordings. Recognized for his exceptional talent, Pohjola became a Steinway artist in 1997. He continues to curate a diverse repertoire, crafting music of unwavering quality. ... more

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