Gonno & Masumura "In Circles" CD

Commentary: Tsutomu Noda (ele-king)

An unexpected collaboration between "GONNO" and "Kazuhiko Masumura (ex. Mori wa Ikiteiru)", the drummer and lyricist who created the worldview of "Mori wa Ikiteiru", has been realized! This is a spectacular encounter between a producer representing the next generation of Japanese house/techno and a drummer who has done the most interesting things among Japanese indie bands!

Is it the modern Moebius Plank Neumeier "Zero Set"? Or Japan's Battles? Four Tet & Steve Reed? A dream collaboration album has been completed by producer GONNO, who releases works from famous labels around the world, including the charismatic label International Feel Recordings, where DJ Harvey also leaves his works, and Kazuhiko Masumura, who has pounded out a versatile groove as the drummer of the band "Mori wa Ikiteiru" that swept the Japanese indie scene. A rhythm that beats wildly over electronics constructed with beauty and precision. A shocking work that will make a splash in club music, indie, and even free jazz and post-rock scenes!

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