Soup
Otomo Yoshihide · 2003
47 min · 4 tracks · free jazz
A dense tapestry of free jazz and noise, where organic rhythms clash with chaotic soundscapes, creating a visceral auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Duck — The opening track sets the stage with its dynamic interplay between silence and sound, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess.
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Mushroom — This track highlights Yoshihide's ability to integrate disparate sonic elements, creating an immersive environment that challenges listeners' perceptions of structure.
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Crab — At over fourteen minutes, this piece exemplifies extended improvisation, allowing each musician to explore themes of tension and release within their performance.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Soup helped solidify Yoshihide's reputation in the global experimental music scene.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Soup showcases Otomo Yoshihide's evolution as he emerged from the underground Japanese music scene. This album followed his collaboration on the influential project Ground Zero and marked a continued exploration of improvisational techniques and experimental sound, reinforcing his status as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merzbow· Keiji Haino· John Zorn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Duck 11:07
- 2 Mushroom 9:55
- 3 Crab 14:13
- 4 Sea Weeds 12:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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