自動BGM再生装置であるAISOの話をはじめて聞いたときに、何年も前にアイデアノートに走り書きしていた水のような音楽というアイデアをふと思い出しました。温度や重力、囲うものによって常に形を変え続ける水のような音楽。山間部の湧水、波打ち際の揺らぎ、国境を隔てゆったり流れる河、霧に包まれた荘厳な滝、頬をつたう涙、そっと傘の感触を一つずつ確かめるように打つ降り出しはじめの雨、湯気の立った旅館の温泉風呂、白銀の浮かぶ氷で昼寝するペンギン、底の見えない井戸に小石を放り込んだ時に立ち上がる音、コップ一杯の水...etc、と音楽の間。

文：OKADA TAKURO

OKADA TAKURO / Between Water And Music / AISO

My third album “Mujo” will be released on November 11, 2022. 
The album was made from 2014 to 2022. All together 9 years of time but over 10 years including the research period. 
It is an album of improvisation and recording simultaneously, using non-instrument objects along with the sounds that occur 
from a frosted lake and drifting ice, and recordings made by affecting the environment itself.
This album is comprised of 2 discs. Disc 1 features performing and interaction with sounds that occurs above the ice. 
Disc 2 features performing and interaction with sounds that occurs below the ice using hydrophones.
This trailer is a mixture of tracks included in disc 1 and disc 2.
Hopefully, you'll be able to hear it through solid mid- and low-range speakers or headphones. And this is just a trailer. It's even more amazing when you listen through the entire sound source.
The CD is full of ideas that you can't get from the download version, and the booklet on page 32 contains untold stories about the making of the album and photos I took between recordings, so I hope you buy the CD and listen to them.

Click here to purchase
https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/mujo-kk039

Recorded and produced during 2014 – 2022  All
recordings and editing by Kazuya Matsumoto
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Kazuya Matsumoto
Artwork design by mondii
Special thanks to Fumi Miyoshi,Yuichiro KONNO

Video editing: Yuichiro KONNO (busstrio)  http://busstrio.com
Photo: Kazuya Matsumoto  http://www.horhythm.com

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2022年11月11日に松本一哉 の 3 枚目となるアルバム「無常」をSPEKK からリリースします。
今作「無常」は、氷をテーマとした作品となっていまして、2014 年から 2022 年までの 9 年 の歳月をかけて制作しました。リサーチを含めると 10 年以上になります。凍結した湖や流氷などが起こす音と共に、本来楽器ではない モノなどを使用し即興で 1 発録音をしたり、色々な仕掛けを用いて環境そのものに働きかけて録音した作品です。 
本作は 2 枚組になっていまして、disc1 は氷上で起こる事との演奏や働きかけを基にし、disc2 はハイドロフォンを使用し氷下で起こっ ていた事との演奏や働きかけを基にした作品構成になっています。
このトレイラーではdisc1とdisc2の音源を混ぜて構成しています。
願わくば、中低域のしっかり鳴るスピーカー、またはヘッドフォンで聴いてもらえたら嬉しいです。そして、これはあくまでもトレイラーです。音源全体を通して聴くともっと凄いです。
CDではダウンロード版では味わえない趣向を凝らしてますし、32ページのブックレットにはアルバム制作の秘話や私が録音の合間に撮影した写真が記載されていますので、ぜひCDを購入してで聴いてほしいです。

Recorded and produced during 2014 – 2022  All
recordings and editing by Kazuya Matsumoto
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Kazuya Matsumoto
Artwork design by mondii
Special thanks to Fumi Miyoshi,Yuichiro KONNO

品番 : KK039
レーベル：SPEKK
発売日：2022年 11月11日
販売価格：4,000円
収録時間：DISC1 68′ 07″ / DISC2 68′ 12″
フォーマット：2CD

170 x 140mm 変形紙ジャケット入りの2枚組CD + 32ページカラーブックレット, 録音時の映像風景動画へのQRコード付。

▶︎説明：http://spekk.net/catalog/mujo.html

▶︎販売ページ：https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/mujo-kk039

▶︎無常リリースツアー開催します。2023年の春頃までに全国各地を周ろうと計画中です。
http://www.horhythm.com/portfolio_item/mujo-tour
※日程確定次第こちらのページに随時アップしていきます。

3rd「無常」トレイラー / third album「Mujo」Trailer (mixture of tracks included in disc 1 and disc 2)

This album is a collaboration between Gallery Six (sound), D.R. Taylor (artwork) and EiramsAccord (essential oils).

The title is derived from a common expression “catch the flavor of the original”. It is in the things we see and hear without thinking that something important, forgotten and despised, lies hidden. It is just like unraveling the sourcebook. I produced this album in the hope that actually coming into contact with the disparaged sounds, flowers, and scents of these objects themselves will make us more aware of what is important and provide us with an opportunity to reconsider.

"Hanami" means cherry-blossom viewing

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- D.R. Taylor -

D.R. Taylor is a British-Dutch writer, artist and animal enthusiast. His artwork regularly features on projects released by electronic music label Italdred Records, as well as appearing on independent music releases.

https://drtaylor.nl/

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- EiramsAccord -

Creates fragrances based on inspiration from music, art, and landscapes.

[ Essential oil blends for this album ]

< Top notes >
Grapefruit ( Citrus paradisii )
Spike lavender ( Lavandula spica )

< Middle notes >
Virginian juniper ( Juniperus virginiana )
Damascus rose ( Rosa damascena )
Peppermint ( Mentha × piperita )

< Base notes >
Vetiver ( Vetiveria zizanoides )

https://linktr.ee/eiramsaccord

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All tracks are produced by Hidekazu Imashige
Artwork by D.R. Taylor
Essential Oil for this album by EiramsAccord

Catch the Flavor

Falling Cherry Blossoms

FLAU - 25/11/2022

Berlin-based Swedish bassist and producer Petter Eldh returns with a new Koma Saxo album Post Koma, out on We Jazz Records, 10 November. The title Post Koma aptly describes the vibe of this one: The Koma Saxo sound continues its evolution, morphing into a holistic vision of jazz now and soon, where live instrumentation and repurposed sampling lose their boundaries.

Over the course of its three iterations (self-titled debut in 2019, LIVE in 2020, Koma West in 2022) Koma Saxo has sounded at times "liquid" and postproduced, at times raw and direct, at times acoustic and at other times oddly electronic (even while still being made with acoustic instruments). Post Koma is a culmination of this sonic study by Eldh, resulting in a music vision that never second-guesses throwing tasty hooks and everlasting melodies out the window after a mere bite of them. But fear not: there are even more new ideas just around the corner.

Eldh's compositions and ideas merge together in a way that just flows. There are quality musicians in the mix, including Koma Saxo live band members Sofia Jernberg, Jonas Kullhammar, Otis Sandsjö, Mikko Innanen, Maciej Obara and Christian Lillinger, but that's like saying that a cake includes flour and sugar. This music is not about playing, it's essentially about how the music is and how it takes its shape, so you quickly lose track of who did what, and that's all in the benefit of encountering this music as an entity that is constantly challenging itself while moving forward. The musicians are valued contributors, and an integral part of what's here, but this is far from traditional jazz playing where a band sits in a room playing takes after takes of compositions on sheet.

That being said, this is jazz to the fullest. That is, music that understands its past but always moves forward, and is never afraid of taking risks. Petter Eldh uses jazz as a starting point, not the end goal. This gives his music edge and mobility beyond what can be contained on one album. In a way, an album, then, becomes a snapshot of a creative process in constant flux and evolution.

Opening track "Koma" is literally drum & bass. It only consists of those two elements, yet what comes out of it is an open invite, a way of clearing your palette. It would be useless to describe individual tracks beyond that, but there's a strong sense of deliverance to the set. It feels like an ending, and also like a new beginning.

Watten Koma

Hailing from Hiroshima, Meitei, unveils the final chapter of his transformative Kofū trilogy. “Kofū III” marks the apex of a musical journey that began in 2020, unraveling an introspective exploration of the artist's psyche while delving deep into the essence of Japanese culture. This latest release invites listeners into the innermost sanctums of Meitei's existence — a passage filled with serenity, self-discovery, and the triumphant conquest of personal demons.

Meitei's journey has been deeply intertwined with his surroundings. His move from bustling Kyoto to the tranquil rural town of Onomichi in Hiroshima wasn't just a change of location but a profound shift in his life. Navigating through the ebbs and flows of mental well-being, Meitei found solace in the quiet, low-key energy of Onomichi, where he began creating his distinctive brand of "ambient" music dedicated to resurrecting ‘lost Japanese moods’.

"Kofū III" is not just a collection of songs; it's a window into Meitei's mind, where he reflects on ‘the Japanese mental landscape,’ as experienced during the period of his return to his hometown. This album stands as a testament to Meitei's evolution, from his tentative inner quest to a state of deep healing.

"Kofū” and its precursor, "Kwaidan,” germinated in the solitude of Onomichi, embodying the mysterious, vanishing essence of Japan that Meitei unearthed in the shadows of his hometown. With "Kofū III," this exploration reaches its zenith, weaving musical landscapes that transcend temporal bounds. Each track vividly paints bygone eras and vignettes, all while drawing on the rich tapestry of Japanese literature and mindscapes.

Meitei introduces listeners to the tranquil Hiroshima countryside in 'Reimei,' while 'Hiroshima' reflects upon the city's transformation. It explores Meitei's intricate relationship with the city and contemplates the ever-changing visage of contemporary Japanese progress.

Within the sonic fabric of "Kofū III," "Shisei" brings listeners to Japan's past, when tattoos bore the name "Shisei." Fueled by Junichiro Tanizaki's "Shisei" narratives, the song paints a sensual tale of a tattooed man adorning a woman with a spider tattoo.

Meitei's authenticity shines through in "Kofū III," where complex emotions metamorphose into a kaleidoscopic fusion of lo-fi bliss. In "Yume-jūya," Meitei recounts a peculiar dream and the lingering anxiety it left behind. Also, inspired by the famous Japanese writer Soseki Natsume's "Yume-jūya," Meitei's interpretation offers his own perspective on this comical and bizarre tale.

"Edogawa Ranpo" stands as a mind-bending loop track that pays homage to the genius of the lesser-known Japanese author Edogawa Ranpo, a pioneer of the mysterious and bizarre. This experimental piece melds folklore, electronic rapture, and distortion, echoing Meitei's fascination with Ranpo's work since his elementary school days.

At the core of "Kofū III" lies "Heiwa," originally titled "1945," encapsulating Meitei's profound reflection on peace education in his hometown and the weighty significance of acknowledging historical tragedies. Its renaming as "Peace" symbolizes his personal odyssey towards understanding and reconciliation.

As Meitei concludes his Kofū trilogy, global listeners are invited to embark on this voyage to unearth the hidden treasures of Japanese culture and the depths of the human soul. "Kofū III" is a meditation on the intangible threads that bind us to our past - a portal to Japan's veiled history, capturing the essence of Japan's elusive spirit through the enigmatic landscapes of Meitei's inner terrains.

"Kofū III" is slated for release on December 1, 2023, in 180g LP, CD, and digital formats via KITCHEN. LABEL. Both LP and CD format are presented in a debossed sleeve with obi strip and include an accompanying 32-page booklet. This album is mastered by Chihei Hatakeyama in Tokyo, Japan.

Meitei - Yume-jūya (Kofū III, 2023)

I´m happy to announce the pre-order possibility of my 7inch LURCH VERSION incl. a remix by Peder Mannerfelt directly through my website. Please go to http://pole-music.com for further details.This is a limited edition, so make sure to get your copy early.

A Limited 7" release by POLE including a remix by PEDER MANNERFELT!
After his album „WALD“ pole releases a version of his track „Lurch“ which was available as bonus download track in Japan only. The flip side includes an exceptional stripped to the bones remix by Peder Mannerfelt (Roll The Dice, Subliminal Kid)
Limited to 300 copies!

http://pole-music.com
https://soundcloud.com/the-subliminal-kid
http://www.apelago.com/Peder-Mannerfelt


Lurch (Version) - Snippet

Kazuya Matsumoto_Ochiru_Chiru_Michiru_KK034_sample

12'LP "Sink in" Forthcoming on Scaffolder recordings on March 1st 2019.
https://scaffolderrecordings.tumblr.com/
https://scfrecs.bandcamp.com/

Sink in

ind_fris  -  "Guitar Under Water"

London Steve Reich Ensemble - LIVE in Concert

LIVE - Steve Reich - Sextet I - Holland

~ LAAPS 004 ~ [SEQ.01 - LP04]

artists : Danny Clay
album : Ocean Park
duration : 41.04 mn
 date : June 04th, 2020

edition :
-  vinyl : limited to 250 copies / blue colored vinyl / hand numbered 
- cd : limited to 200 copies / hand numbered + handcrafted, sealed

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pre-order : May 14th, 2020 / official release : June 04th, 2020

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Ian Scarfe - harmonium
Philip Brezina - violin
Christina Simpson - viola
James Jaffe - cello
Danny Clay - voice, music box, combs, turntables, electronics

Special Thanks:
Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, Jon Fischer

Fall 2019, Taos, New Mexico, US

Mastered by Ian Hawgood
Artwork by Anni Leppälä
Design by Sprflxgrfzm

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Links :
https://laaps-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/laaps.records/
https://dannyclay.bandcamp.com/
https://www.dclaymusic.com/
https://www.annileppala.fi/

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Danny Clay - Prologue

https://aiso.ooo

AISOはこれまでにない音楽再生システムです。

「楽曲」という大きなカタマリではなく、小さな「音」のカケラをプログラムがリアルタイムかつランダムに構築し、半永久的に新しい音楽を生成します。

その「音」のカケラは音楽家によって丁寧にデザインされています。

革新の音の在り方がここに。

OKADA TAKURO / Between Water And Music / AISO

AISO

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