about the cassette

Yellow Freqs, the second cassette release by Jan-Erik Viitakoski, unveils a sonic tapestry that resurrects the forgotten gems of Finnish minimalism. As an archival treasure, this album showcases Viitakoski’s early foray into both synthetic and piano compositions, offering a rare glimpse into his experimental genius. The compositions vary in sound quality, with some being low and others rather high depending on the tape in question. They resonate with an eerie atmosphere, a haunting beauty transcending time and echoing a visionary quality ahead of its era.

Viitakoski’s intricate synthesis of electronic elements, accompanied by his tear-provoking piano playing, parallels the ethereal minimalism of Arvo Pärt’s compositions. Yet, Viitakoski carves a distinct sonic niche that pushes the boundaries of modern minimalism. Yellow Freqs is not merely an archival release. It is a sonic time capsule transporting us to a moment when Viitakoski, unbeknownst to the larger public, was shaping the very fabric of electronic music’s evolution.