Gecko Raga, by Merzbow

Gecko Raga

by Merzbow

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	1.	Gecko Raga 13:49
	2.	Yamo 1737 17:38
	3.	Yamori Bit 09:34
	4.	Kaoss Trane 11:00

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Slowdown Records sends out a new Merzbow work.

Merzbow has released a number of works on CD on this label, including “Kaoscitron”, “Kaerutope”, “Indigo Dada”, “Sparrow Color 1”, “Sparrow Color 2”,and the archive series of unreleased and discovered recordings in chronological order. However, for the first time, this work will be released exclusively as a digital album on bandcamp.

This work "Gecko Raga" contains four tracks created between 2023 and 2024.
All of the tracks were created through overdubbing of multiple performances, with the second track in particular being a tremendous variation of disarray, sporadic, transformations, and disconnections of various materials. The track is composed of performances using various synths, effectors, and self-made equipment, but the complexity of its aspect is reminiscent of the style of the 80s, which was sometimes characterized by extreme sampling/collage.

In addition, the first track's noisy intensity dissolves the multiplicity of multiple takes, and the bit-crushing character of the third track brings about a similar state of affairs. These create a contrast with the second track.

And the fourth track is very distinctive, with a Kaossilator performance at the end of the track.
This sound has a pitch movement similar to that of a saxophone or organ, which is unusual and refreshing in Merzbow's work.
At the same time, however, this sound recalls Merzbow's previous works, "Sparrow Color 1" and "Sparrow Color 2," in which Merzbow played on a synthesizer with a keyboard attached.
It is a very interesting track that simultaneously brings up novelty and a connection to the past.
yorosz (aka Shuta Hiraki)

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released April 1, 2024

All Music by Masami Akita
Recorded on 2023-2024
Mixed at Munemihouse Jan 2024

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