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Merzbow (メルツバウ) is an experimental music project created in Tokyo in 1979 under the direction of musician Masami Akita (秋田昌美). Since 1979, Akita has formed two record labels and has contributed releases to numerous independent record labels. As well as being a prolific artist, he has also written a number of books and has been the editor of several magazines in Japan. He has written about a variety of subjects, mostly about art, avant-garde music and post-modern culture. His more renowned works have been on the topics of BDSM and fetish culture. Other artforms Akita has been interested in include directing and Butoh dance.
The name “Merzbow” comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters’ artwork, Merzbau. This was chosen to reflect Akita’s dada influence and junk-art aesthetic. In addition to this, Akita has cited a wide range of influences from various progressive rock artists such as Frank Zappa and King Crimson to Japanese bondage.
In 2000, Extreme Records released the 50 CD box set known as the Merzbox. From 2004 onwards, he has been a supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) which has influenced a number of animal-themed releases as well as Akita becoming vegan. Akita’s work has been the subject of several remix albums and at least one tribute album. Akita is a prolific musician and has produced over 200 releases since 1980. This, among other achievements, has helped Merzbow to be regarded as the “most important artist in noise music”.
The name “Merzbow” comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters’ artwork, Merzbau. This was chosen to reflect Akita’s dada influence and junk-art aesthetic. In addition to this, Akita has cited a wide range of influences from various progressive rock artists such as Frank Zappa and King Crimson to Japanese bondage.
In 2000, Extreme Records released the 50 CD box set known as the Merzbox. From 2004 onwards, he has been a supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) which has influenced a number of animal-themed releases as well as Akita becoming vegan. Akita’s work has been the subject of several remix albums and at least one tribute album. Akita is a prolific musician and has produced over 200 releases since 1980. This, among other achievements, has helped Merzbow to be regarded as the “most important artist in noise music”.
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StarCoreA wrote:
I love OM Electrique.
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Bleach00 wrote:
also om electrique drones like a pro, I would say it is in fact ULTIMATE DRONE MUSIC
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Bleach00 wrote:
in om electrique pt 1 when the second tone a 5th higher cuts in and out really fast oh ma gawddddddddddd
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stormchasar wrote:
Oh yeah, there were those albums. But they sucked major, major ass. I try to forget I have them most of the time.
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Dirtynigra wrote:
Are you joking. His early stuff is definitely drone, like that track that just has the same two guitar notes over and over, think it was called Swamp Metal.
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StagnantDisplay wrote:
all anime is about magical creatures and ppl with huge eyes and weirdly colored hair i mean seriously how can you watch that
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StagnantDisplay wrote:
Anime Sucks. Guys, it really does.
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stormchasar wrote:
I can't think of a single Merzbow album that sustains drones for any length of time really
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ArrEmmDee wrote:
this last.fm shoutbox is full of unwavering truths
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Dirtynigra wrote:
I have an ass for a face and my logic is unquestionable.
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Dirtynigra wrote:
Well technically a lot of Merzbow's music is drone.
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FootToFace wrote:
this is noise, not drone. idiot.
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ColonelTheSlav wrote:
Not really.
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TheChronis wrote:
ultimate drone music
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hardeharrie wrote:
i love the smell of fresh merzpizza in the morning.
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toy-maker wrote:
stick a pink bow on it and call it merzbowbox
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Dirtynigra wrote:
I'm going to burn all my merzbow albums to CDs and then i'm going to colour in the CDs with crayola crayon and stick them in a cardboard box and sell it for £2000 on amazon as "Merzbox"
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toy-maker wrote:
i listen to merzbow all the time folks. just by walkin outside... makes my day yes it does
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toy-maker wrote:
i smell a protest
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Dirtynigra wrote:
kooking is for women.
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