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MAKYO is a term used in Zen buddhism to refer to a world of confusing and seemingly mystical hallucinations that one can fall into during deep meditation. Our use of the name reflects our fascination with the exploration of inner space, but also the nature of our society, in which we are surrounded by layers of makyo —artificial realities, mediated realities— which seem much more real than they are. Our music is about cutting through this illusion in a search for something pure.
MAKYO formed in 1993 with the desire to incorporate Eastern philosophies of sound and spirituality into the whole spectrum of 90s electronica. The result: zen dub, an organic electro-acoustic sound of tablas, ethereal Indian/Arab vocals, and bass. The band’s brief is to ignore the barriers that exist between “live” and “electronic”, “experimental” and “pop”, “east” and “west”, “traditional” and “modern”.
GIO who writes all the music, and plays most of it— went through a long musical evolution before arriving in Makyo. The early 80s were spent in Kyoto, studying zen by day and playing in hardcore punk bands by night. The late 80s were spent in Taipei and Boston, playing in psychedelic Branca-influenced guitar ensembles, releasing through the mail-art/cassette underground, and dj-ing a free-style radio show on WZBC.
Since 1993, Gio has been a regular dj on Tokyo’s club scene, appearing mostly in chill-out rooms, and appearing with the likes of Mixmaster Morris, The Orb’s Alex Patterson, Ken Ishii, Haruomi Hosono, Tsuyoshi, Underworld, Solar Quest, and more.
MAKYO formed in 1993 with the desire to incorporate Eastern philosophies of sound and spirituality into the whole spectrum of 90s electronica. The result: zen dub, an organic electro-acoustic sound of tablas, ethereal Indian/Arab vocals, and bass. The band’s brief is to ignore the barriers that exist between “live” and “electronic”, “experimental” and “pop”, “east” and “west”, “traditional” and “modern”.
GIO who writes all the music, and plays most of it— went through a long musical evolution before arriving in Makyo. The early 80s were spent in Kyoto, studying zen by day and playing in hardcore punk bands by night. The late 80s were spent in Taipei and Boston, playing in psychedelic Branca-influenced guitar ensembles, releasing through the mail-art/cassette underground, and dj-ing a free-style radio show on WZBC.
Since 1993, Gio has been a regular dj on Tokyo’s club scene, appearing mostly in chill-out rooms, and appearing with the likes of Mixmaster Morris, The Orb’s Alex Patterson, Ken Ishii, Haruomi Hosono, Tsuyoshi, Underworld, Solar Quest, and more.
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Shringara
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Swara Mandala
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Rasa Bhava
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Yakshini
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Shoutbox
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Michinio wrote:
Hey, ppl, does anybody know if we will have new album form Makyo any more?
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smokeydaze wrote:
MAKYO, can't express my love for everything you're about..
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MuzakJ wrote:
GOD
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exotic248 wrote:
so soothing so relaxing! great music for meditation
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stesh_stoned wrote:
amazing!!!
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ueno_nara wrote:
The unique musician.
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Dapaula wrote:
da wird der Hund wach-The Dog in me wakes up.
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phonaak wrote:
great!!!
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djjazzu wrote:
i like this very much, etno electronic and this magic tabla :)
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astranaut1 wrote:
Makyo's - Where Be Now, is simply one of the very best space-electronic pieces I've heard in a long, long time. Big kudo's to Makyo!
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BenaresDT wrote:
Amazing.. very inspirational. Wonderful, beautiful vibes all the way around. Don't stop what you are doing :)
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RelaxBill wrote:
so many great comments.. adding without listening. lol
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gtutor wrote:
makyo is AWESOME! one of my favorite psychill artists.
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Subtletree wrote:
holy fuckin shit!
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josher565 wrote:
WHY DOESN'T ITUNES HAVE THIS AHH!!!
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SpudHarris wrote:
Love this track.........It's got the lot!!
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blackasmodeus wrote:
very good first impression.
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SulphurSouls wrote:
GREAT
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humanoid23 wrote:
spiritual sound flow ... very nice! Thanks!
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olizz wrote:
Great producer is Makyo indeed, but I think his releases under the group moniker "Padmasana" is even more magical. Check 'em out! http://www.last.fm/music/Padmasana
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Recent Activity
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wwl connected Makyo to the group Kaya Project. yesterday morning
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skathy added Makyo to skathy’s library. Tuesday evening
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waysieee tagged Makyo with electronica, downtempo, electronic and 4 other tags. Monday evening
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MedinisDviratis tagged Makyo with ‘chillout’. Sunday evening
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Mithrandir35, giostorm72, Gnotehound and 3 other people added Makyo to their libraries. Sunday evening
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darkthrone tagged Makyo with psychill and ambient. last month
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Alien-Enoch, djherbivore and jazz-3 added Makyo to their libraries. last month
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