Solar Unity Ensemble’s Upstream explores the elusive nature of music, capturing moments of free improvisation that point beyond the notes themselves. Blending acoustic and electric sounds, the album invites listeners to experience the fluidity and impermanence of sound, reflecting the journey toward the creative source.
Roope Niemelä : guitar, keyboard, double bass, electric bass, flute,
clarinet, trumpet, violin, alto saxophone, piano, accordion, percussion
Henri Ijäs : soprano and tenor saxophone, piano, percussion
Guest musicians
Harri Rauhaniemi: cabasa & cymbals on Emergence and ektara & udu on Mantra
Antti Korpinen: windy background ambience on Impact
Recorded in Jyväskylä, Sastamala and Tampere between 2019-2023
Mixed by Ijäs and Niemelä
Mastered for vinyl by Ilkka Harjula
Digital Master by Jarno Alho
Vinyl manufactured in Puristamo (Helsinki, Finland)
Record covers screenprinted in Kalasataman Seripaja
Artwork by Sami Sänpäkkilä
Cover Design by Arsi Keva
Photos by Antti Kujala
Mustik Motel 2024