Name: Inside Richard Serra Sculptures
Brand: Vian, Merzbow

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Catalogue number

MOM048

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White

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-30

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4251804181983

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9999

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Vian

Merzbow

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Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

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Modern Obscure Music

Merzbow is an extreme experimental music project created in Tokyo in 1979 under the direction of musician Masami Akita. Recognized as one of the earliest projects in what has become known as "Japanese noise," Merzbow has released hundreds of recordings since its inception.

The name Merzbow is derived from Kurt Schwitters's "Merzbau" and is pronounced the same way. Originally formed as a duo, with Masami Akita and Kiyoshi Mizutani, Merzbow became a solo project for Akita when Mizutani left in 1989.

In 1991, Merzbow transformed into a trio with the addition of Reiko Azuma on electronics and voice, and Tetsuo Sakaibara (aka Bara) on voice and dance. However, since 1999, it has once again been solely led by Masami Akita.

Modern Obscure Music is a Barcelona-based record label that has gained worldwide recognition. With distribution by Cargo UK, Wordandsound, and Forced Exposure in the USA, our music reaches audiences across the globe. Stay updated on our latest releases, events, and news by subscribing to our newsletter. While we are not currently accepting demos, if you believe your music aligns with our label's vision, feel free to send us a streaming link at modernobscuremusic@gmail.com. Please note that we prefer demos sent via email rather than through social networks.

Pedro Vian and Merzbow release their first joint work, an unbounded expression of creativity and experimentation. Over the album's forty-minute duration, listeners can experience a blend of field recordings made by Pedro Vian at the DIA Beacon Foundation, specifically inside Richard Serra's sculptures. These recordings are interwoven with the ambient percussion and melodies characteristic of Vian's work, alongside the piercing and sharp frequencies produced by Merzbow, one of the most acclaimed artists in the global noise scene.

&nbsp;Inside Richard Serra Sculptures is both a complex and spontaneous piece, an abstract journey into the unconscious that may be difficult to grasp for closed minds. This work stands as a masterpiece of contemporary expressionism, merging ambient sound and noise in a way that challenges and redefines the boundaries of sound art.&nbsp;The collaboration between Vian and Merzbow is notable not only for its innovation but also for its ability to transport listeners to a space where sound becomes an immersive and visceral experience. The use of Richard Serra's sculptures as a source of inspiration and sonic material adds a unique dimension to the project, emphasizing the interaction between physical space and musical creation.

Inside Richard Serra Sculptures

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Discover Inside Richard Serra Sculptures by Merzbow on Modern Obscure Music. A groundbreaking collaboration with Pedro Vian, blending ambient sound and noise.