Credits:

Takashi Matsudaira

Description:

A soul-stirring project that distills the essence of experimentalism from baritone Kei Matsudairaa rare figure among Japanese vocalists who frequently performs avant-garde works, not only as a soloist but also in ensembles such as the Bass Duo with a tuba! After acquiring the tape parts for Extended Voicesa piece for electronic sounds and modulated voices composed by Toshi Ichiyanagi during his peak in the 1960sKei Matsudaira recorded a new version for the first time in 47 years, based on his own interpretation and performance and supervised by Mr. Ichiyanagi himself. The album also features the first-ever CD release of John Cages Ryan-ji (voice version), a performance of conceptual tanka by avant-garde poet Shigeru Matsui, and original noise compositions by Kei Matsudaira. Its an intensely rich selection put together with a Just do whatever you want! attitude!