Experience swedish folkmusic that´s created when air meets wood, wood meets a string, string meets the bow and the bow meets the beat
Experience swedish folkmusic that´s created when air meets wood, wood meets a string, string meets the bow and the bow meets the beat. Due to this intense interaction the music is given a wind of effusion.
Triller presents their music with the uncommon combination of violin, clarinet, harmonica, guitar and percussion, creating a unique and enchanting sound. The repertoire mainly consist of music from the local provinces of the musicians; Västergötland, Närke and Gotland. The beautiful tunes from these provinces are rarely played, so it is extra joyful to present them for an audience.
Pontus Estling, Erik Ronström, Sheshti Johansson and Jens Linell are musicians from various backgrounds with the main aim of bringing Swedish traditional folkmusic to life, keeping it alive and developing the music. Tunes from old notebooks dated back to the 18th century has been given life again, as well as the musicians´ own compositions. Triller will bring you along on an unforgettable journey through space and time, where folkmusic is in the center!
Pontus Estling (clarinet & harmonica)
Pontus´ way of handling his clarinet is quite unique in comparison with the traditionally played clarinet-music. Characteristic clarinet- and fiddle-tunes from the deepest forests of Sweden is delicately released through the black horn. But he has also blown new life into tunes played by long forgotten clarinettists throughout all over Sweden. Pontus has his own roots in the province of Västergötland and by diving into this tradition he received the honorable title as National master musician. But also Rock, jazz, east-European, oriental and classical music are elements in his improvisations.
Erik Ronström (guitar)
Erik has his roots in the folkmusic from Gotland – the largest island of Sweden. But of course, he is not only limited to tunes from Gotland. Folkmusic from all the provinces of Sweden, Eastern Europe, Ireland is played by an enormous strength and self-evident. Because of his attentiveness and flexibility he is popular as accompanist among many musicians, both instrumentalists and singers of different musicstyles.
Sheshti Johansson (violin)
Sheshti grew up playing traditional Swedish folkmusic. She is one of the few who has a firm hand in the tradition of Närke, and was only at the age of 19 when she received the honourable title as National master musician. But Sheshti makes magic of tunes from the entire Sweden, and presents her repertory with a glow of energy, which makes her an appreciated solo fiddler, especially to dance. Apart from this, Sheshti is a talented composer.
Jens Linell (tambourine & Percussion)
Jens is one of the most interesting percussionists from the Nordic countries. He is always looking for new sounds and approaches to further deepen the percussionist’s role in an
ensemble and as a soloist. His delicate accompaniment and vivid interpretations brings out the best of every tune, and this makes him a highly desired musician. He has also worked as a musician with several theatres.