In Sanskrit, ‘Prakanda’ is the trunk of a tree, from its root to its branches. Additionally, it can mean ‘excellent’, ‘prominent’, ‘superior’ and ‘transcendent’.

I explored ideas about trees by listening to various artists’ recordings using contact microphones inside the trees. I also spent hours walking in ancient woodlands, listening and observing them. But I couldn’t find what I wanted until, by accident, I discovered the most beautiful images of tree-rings. They reminded me of the surface of a desert, the ocean, the patterns of water; the references might be endless. 

Each tree-ring has its own structure, form and appearance and they became my main source of inspiration. In the music I have mapped these images into many sonic patterns, the music’s structure based on independent melodic lines, each with its own time, pitch, timbre and articulation.

Video artist - Lukas Miceika 

The work was commissioned by the Lithuanian Association LATGA, by Music Authors Fund in 2025.

The piece was premiered by ensemble Kwartludium (Poland): Dagna Sadkowska (violin), Piotr Nowicki (piano), Michal Gorczynski (bass clarinet), and Pawel Nowicki (percussion) at International Contemporary Music festival Gaida, on 26th October, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2025.

Prakanda

🎧 We Are One Podcast — New Episode featuring Nao Tamura (Osaka, Japan)

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the We Are One Podcast.
This time, we are proud to present Nao Tamura from Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵 — a DJ and producer whose musical journey began in the early 1990s, deeply influenced by the emerging rave culture of that era.

Starting his DJ career in the late 1990s, Nao quickly became known for his passion and precision behind the decks. After years of experience in clubs, events, and radio, he reignited his artistic path in 2021, inspired by a meeting with the TB-303 clone manufacturer gizm0x. Since then, he has been active as a resident DJ on Profoundradio.com 🇬🇧, PLANET MUSIC GROUP 🇪🇸🇦🇷, and Electro Music Humans 🇩🇪, reaching audiences worldwide.

Nao Tamura’s sound blends hypnotic acid lines, driving techno rhythms, and melodic structures into a signature style defined by both power and emotion.
Expect a captivating set full of ACID TECHNO, ACID TRANCE, PEAK TIME / DRIVING TECHNO, MAINSTAGE, and MELODIC HOUSE / TECHNO.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sound of Osaka — and feel the unity of music:
We Are One.

TL:
1. Patrice Baumel, Chiara Gamo / Luce (feat. Chiara Gamo) (feat. Chiara Gamo)
2. Hatiras / Hypnotized (Extended Mix)
3. PARAFRAME, PUROFY / Fading Moments (Original Mix)
4. Adam Sellouk, Anyma (ofc) / Girls MIA (Extended Mix)
5. Da Hool, Cassian, YOTTO / Love Parade (Extended Mix)
6. CamelPhat, Kolsch / Waste my time (Original Mix)
7. Middle Earth / Caisa (Kevin De Vries Remix)
8. Alexey Union, Yulia Niko, Kinky Sound / Takina (Extended Mix)
9. Emanuel Satie, Tim Engelhardt, Maga, Sean Doron, Rosbeh / Set You Free (Original Mix)
10. Argy, Adriatique / RACER (Extended Mix)
11. Jast / Move (Extended Mix)
12. Notre Dame / Lost Echoes (Extended Mix)
13. Borgetti / Follow Me (Original Mix)
14. Ezequiel Arias / Delirio (Extended Mix)
15. Rivo, Jaquet / Mess Around (Baby Baby) (Extended)

Links▼
www.profoundradio.com

https://soundcloud.com/naotamura

www.instagram.com/nao_70_tamura_jp

linktr.ee/gizm0x

NAO TAMURA

We Are One Podcast Episode 280 - Nao Tamura

The Remasters (2020-2022)

E2643A (2025 edit)

12011201 (2025 edit)

gloom 2b (2025 edit)

exp-8.0 (2025 edit)

Track List:

Relic Radiation - A1:To The Pure All Things Are Pure
w0rm - Session A
Ulwhednar - Emergency Break
Dold - Misogynist Comments in Cyberspace
Oscar Mulero - Genetix
Nomad - There is acid under the floor (Original Mix)
Roog Unit - Mesh
Kwartz - Form And Void
Samot - Night Shift

original recording on Thursday 18th June 2020. this is the 2025 remastered mix! 

MS 25-A

• molwax | neon | w0rm •

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