Sawako - Yours Gray

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Review by Dick de Leeuw

Yours Gray, the latest album by Sawako, offers a mesmerizing soundscape that is both haunting and ethereal. Sawako's signature ambient soundscapes are on full display throughout the album, with each track offering a unique blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation.

The album opens with the title track "Yours Gray," a slow-burning number that sets the tone for what's to come. The track features Sawako's delicate vocals layered over a bed of shimmering synths and gentle percussion, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that transports the listener to another world.

As the album progresses, Sawako explores different sonic textures and moods. "Mineral Currents" is a more uptempo track that features glitchy beats and distorted vocals, while "Silent Light" is a meditative piece that relies heavily on piano and other acoustic instruments.

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Download

Filename: sawako-yours-gray.rar
  • MP3 size: 53.9 mb
  • FLAC size: 235.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Petit Garçon7:15
Hole4:02
A Message From Bed Of The Sea2:22
Go To Ocean3:25
As:unacir2:20
Cache Cache10:58
Night Midlight6:00

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Catalog Numbers

and/15

Labels

and/OAR

Listen online

  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • lytte på nettet
  • online anhören
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ascolta in linea

Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)and/OAR

Credits

RoleCredit
PerformerSawako
ArtworkSawako
Liner NotesSawako
Photography ByDale

Notes

  • Field recordings on "cache cache" and "go to ocean" were made in the vicinity of the GRAIN gallery space where Toshimaru Nakamura was performing at the time. Because of sine tones being able to travel far and clearly, and the gallery being in a quiet residential area near the sea, we could record the sound relatively far from the building. The idea came from Toshimaru's suggestion to "deal with my sounds as being a part of the field". (Sawako)
  • Made in Canada
  • In slimline jewel case.

About Sawako

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Sawako is a Japanese sound artist based in Tokyo. She graduated from Keio University, SFC, Japan, in 2002 where she studied computing culture and sound with Christopher Penrose, as well as environmental information as interdisciplinary research. Sawako's music is deeply contemplative with a strong aleatoric component. The control/uncontrol dialectic comes from her experience in art, documentary video, and workshops for amateur artists.

Real Name

    • Sawako Kato

Name Vars

  • Sawako Kato
  • Sawako+

Aliases

  • Tiny Tiny Press
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Summary by Dick de Leeuw

Yours Gray is a stunning piece of work that showcases Sawako's talent for creating immersive soundscapes that are both otherworldly and deeply emotional. It's a must-listen for fans of ambient music, and a great introduction to Sawako's unique sound.