Merzbow

[Cheatsy]

Yes, I am talking about the one, the only Masami Akita. Better known as the noise master Merzbow.

I have been listening to his work a lot lately, and I find this man to be an absolute genius. Many people wouldn't even call his work music, but I do. Its pure art brought out in an insane soundwave of pure chaos and mayhem. Seriously, I can't even begin to describe how ingenius I find his music. Its rebellious and amazing.

Call me crazy or whatever you like. I am use to being insulted for my love for Merzbow. But I still think this man is a genius.

 

[Krampus]

i've read a bit about him in some magazine, but thats all.

 

[ken]

I've never heard of him.
To me it kind of sounds like he just sort of picked up where Schoenberg left off.

 

[sinhonornihumanidad]

ive heard some stuff and its good.

i dont get the connection between noise and bondage stuff though, but then everything "goth" in japan means "gay", so who knows.
merzbow doesnt do bondage stuff anyway, i dont think. but probably his music is used in bondage shows, which sucks. this is music for violence, not gay stuff.

 

[Cheatsy]

If you have never heard him, songs I would recommend:

Promotion Man
Apple Rock 3
Brown Pelican
Degradation of Tapes
Spiral Blast

The man has well over 100 CDs released, most of which are no longer available. So I don't think he would mind all that much you downloading his music.

Also I would like to say that the artwork I have seen for his CDs is awesome. He's a really good visual artist as well.

 

[Tastes Like Future]

You can buy a few of his records at Tower records. I've seen merzbuddha and I know he has quite a few records released on alien 8 recordings (based in montreal)

Masami Akita is indeed into bondage. He has written a few books on the subject. He's also a vegetarian and esteemed animal rights activist or something >_>

I have a few songs of his from some compilations. I also have his Bondage Perfomances Vol. 1 and Merzbox: CD 21 - Pornoise.

He's pretty good. If you like that stuff, I suggest you pick up Masonna or Violent Onsen Geisha.

I've actually been to a few noise shows, and it's really interesting. I really respect how it's more about the music and art than an output of aural conformity.

 

[Eresjkigal]

they play his music in (cyber)goth clubs here, it's not bad.
you might like some dulce liquido or P.A.L. as well, although that's probably closer to industrial, which i actually prefer.