Mujo: Sounds of Impermanence - Kazuya Matsumoto / 2-CD Set

Kazuya Matsumoto's third album, a two-disc set born from a nine-year creative journey from 2014 to 2022, explores the theme of ice sounds, serving as a counterpart to his first album, "The Shape of Water." This work captures recordings made by improvising with everyday objects and engaging with the environment through innovative setups, all accompanied by the resonant sounds of frozen lakes and drifting ice. Disc 1 focuses on performances and interactions occurring on the ice, while Disc 2 delves into the phenomena beneath the ice, captured using hydrophones. This monumental creation, spanning many years, embodies an uncompromising pursuit of the ideal sound in the face of nature's unpredictable transformations. The recordings, which can only be described as reflecting the transient nature of life, encapsulate the sublime mysteries woven by nature with both dynamism and delicacy. It is a masterpiece that feels like a tangible piece of the artist's very soul. The CD also includes a 32-page color photo booklet featuring images of ice and nature, captured by Kazuya Matsumoto himself during the recording sessions. 【Tracklist】 DISC 1 01. Twilight 02. Flowers on Iron 03. Dwelling 04. Dot 05. Floating Boat 06. Ice Horizon 07. Net 08. Neither Rain Nor Snow 09. White Darkness 10. Shore 11. Who's There 12. Wind Blows from the Mountain at Night 13. Iron Freezes 14. Person After Person 15. Root 16. No Longer Now DISC 2 01. Pulse 02. Womb 03. Heat Source 04. World 05. Drift 06. Domain 07. Intersection 08. Submersion 09. Cosmos 10. Iron Cools 11. 100°C ↔ -30°C 12. Living Thing 13. Neither Wind Nor Wave 14. Margin 15. Difference 16. Boundary Device 17. Revolving Time Specifications: Irregular-shaped paper jacket, 2-CD set, 32-page color booklet, bonus QR code for video content Size: Height 140 x Width 170 mm Weight: 135g (100g for shipping calculation) Country: Japan