Editorial Reviews Born 1956 in Tokyo, Japan Graduated at Tamagawa University, Art Department; majoring in Painting & Art Theory Worked as an editor of several magazines Became a freelance writer for several books, magazines Favorite area of writing is: Art; Avant-garde Music; and Post-Modern Culture Formed Japanese premier noise group MERZBOW in 1981 Released over 100 records and CDs, to date Continues to perform and record as MERZBOW Has worked with many different media: Butoh Dance; Performance; Art Installation; Video; Film; CD ROM etc Merzbow has made tours throughout Europe and in the United States, Russia, South Korea and Japan. Akita has also collaborated with artists in different media, such as the theatrical group "Romantica" and the filmmaker Ian Kerkhof. MERZBOW has collaborated with these groups/individuals(small portion of his entire career): Jim O’Rourke, Sonic Youth, KK Null, Aube, Genesis P. Orridge, Mike Patton, Christoph Heeman, John Watermann, Bastard Noise, Smegma, Cock ESP, Emil Beaulieau, Eugene Thacker and Shane Fahey. MERZBOW recent appearances: Merzbow is constantly playing shows and traveling all over the world. He will be performing at this years all tomorrows parties concert event hosted by Sonic Youth in Los Angeles.
Music Review:
Music Review
Music: Tribute to Black Sabbath: Eternal Masters
Christy Lane's Authentic African and Caribbean Rhythms for Fun and Fitness
Discovering the Waterfront [Import]
Brahms, Tchikovsky: Violin Concertos
About the Artist
MERZBOW (Masami Akita) brief bio:
Album Description
This aural document contains the entirety of Merzbow's critically acclaimed "Frog" LP, plus a bonus disc packed with over 58 minutes of additional material - including a remix and an enhanced CD-ROM video/screensaver. Presented here on CD format for the first time, such an effort truly encompasses the expansive brillance of this incredible masterpiece. "Frog" is an explosive journey through a living, breathing biosphere filled with amazing digital amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Immerse yourself in the habitat of sonic exploration!