KEIJO VIRTANEN & TIITUS PETAJANIEMI-KATUVALO SAMMUU KOHDALLANI, CDR, 2005, FINLAND

Following my posts of his stunning solo work (usually recording simply as Keijo) and his similarly entrancing moves in Vapaa, here's an overlooked classic of spectral improvised magic from this elder statesman of the Finnish underground, this time in collaboration with frequent sparring partner Petajaniemi, who works alongside Keijo in both Vapaa and The Free Players. The eldritch purgatorial zones and spare but pitch perfect Zoviet France-like grey ritual ambience these two trade in here is a fascinating side-step from the anticipated forest folk/psych improv meander many might anticipate from these two. Easily one of the finest releases in Keijo's increasingly vast discography.

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