DESCRIPTION:
The Otherworld Cycle is the culmination of over fourteen years of research of the Finno-Ugric traditions and music. The Cycle consists of a series of new compositions and improvisations inspired by the poems of the Finnish National Epic known as the Kalavela, as well as Karelian regional folk songs, and Sami Joik song elements of the native peoples of the north. The Other World thematic abstractly reference the Uralic “Body of Memory” embedded in Romus’ musical psyche refracted through the multi-faceted lens of improvisation and postmodern jazz.

Ron Heglin•Voice
Heikki Koskinen•Recorder, E-trumpet, Kantele, poetry reading
Bob Marsh•Voice
Suki O'Kane•Percussion
Joshua Marshall•Tenor Saxophone
Bill Noertker•Bass
Timothy Orr•Drums
Mark Pino•Percussion
Mika Pontecorvo•Flutes
Rent Romus•Alto Saxophone, Kantele, Flutes, Bells
Shanna Sordahl•Cello

http://romus.net/otherworld.html
Film by Charles Smith, Recorded live at Gold Lion Arts January 18th 2015 Sacramento, California
All compositions by Rent Romus