Solo projects
Heinast hobu (2022)
The oscillating piano string only lives its life between being hit by the hammer and being muted by the felt, yet one can still recognize in it a cordiality, an anxiety, melancholy, apathy, a longing, a great joy. The short album “Heinast hobu” was recorded late in the summer of 2022 at the Traditional Music Center in Viljandi and the project focuses on the piano. There is not an exorbitant amount of folk material arranged specifically for this particular instrument, so Kaisa’s goal has been to help the piano stand out more in the Estonian folk music scene.
Accompanying Kaisa on this album are Meelis Pihlap (electric bass) and Tõnis Kirsipu (percussion).
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Marcus Ellervee.
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Nupud (2021)
Kaisa Kuslapuu: ““Nupud” (Buttons), my record of original karmoška pieces, summarizes the outlook and understanding I have gained from playing karmoška. The title of the record doesn’t just refer to the buttons on my instrument, but to the buds found in nature as well. The time of budding leaves is quite short, but very lively nevertheless. At first, it can take weeks for a bud to form on a branch, and then they suddenly burst into leaves in a matter of days. Something similar happens, when you pick up an instrument. At any moment, something might start moving, something might sprout or bloom. This kind of potential energy should also be manifested in the relationship between the musician and dancers or the musician and a listener. That’s what I’ve tried to do on this record.”
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Matis Leima.
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