Merzbow – I’m Proud By Rank of the Workers (with guest G.X. Jupitter-Larsen)
May 1, 2019
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Guest G.X. Jupitter-Larsen, Legend, joins the podcast to discuss Merzbow's album 'I'm Proud By Rank of the Workers' and shares anecdotes and history of Merzbow, Haters, and noise culture. They also explore the experimental sounds of a recording from a Soviet jazz festival in 1988. Other topics include discovering Merzbow, collaborating with artists, the relationship between noise music and pornography, the distribution of noise music, and the influence of jazz on Mizutani's music.
The 'Live in Khabarvosk, CCCP' album by Merzbow captures a phase in his artistic development and showcases his experimentation and exploration in noise music.
Merzbow's collaborative approach during live performances demonstrated his ability to listen to and collaborate with peers, resulting in cohesive and diverse soundscapes.
Merzbow's experimental sound and performance style had a significant impact on the Soviet jazz scene, diverging from traditional norms and contributing to the development of the noise genre in the region.
Deep dives
The Tribute: A Celebration of MB's Influence
This podcast episode features a discussion between the host and guests GX Jupiter Larson and Mike Connelly. The conversation centers around the influence and impact of MB (Merzbow) on the noise music scene. They discuss the significance of MB's early experimental sound, the exploration and experimentation that characterized his work, and the unique quality of his recordings that captured the essence of his creative development. They also touch upon the importance of collaborations in the noise genre and how MB's collaborations showcased his ability to adapt and play alongside his peers. Overall, they recognize MB as a pioneering figure and a key contributor to the development of noise music.
The Unconventional Live Recording in Kabarovsk CCCP
During the podcast episode, GX Jupiter Larson and Mike Connelly discuss a live recording titled 'Live in Kabarovsk CCCP' by MB. They express admiration for the album's experimental and exploratory nature, noting that it captures a phase in MB's artistic development where he was still searching for his unique sound. The guests appreciate the album's wall of sound, atmospheric quality, and piano elements that add to its captivating and unique character. They highlight the album's live energy and the impact it had on the audience at the time, particularly during the jazz festival in the Soviet Union. Overall, they find the album to be a significant and interesting representation of MB's artistic journey.
MB's Collaborative Approach and its Cohesiveness
In this podcast episode, the guests discuss MB's collaborative approach during his live performances. They note that unlike some artists who dominate the stage during collaborations, MB treated his collaborators as equals and listened to their contributions. The guests appreciate the cohesion and playfulness displayed in the recordings of MB's collaborations during the time of the 'Live in Kabarovsk CCCP' album. They mention the diverse soundscapes and the presence of multiple collaborators, which added richness to the performances. The guests also recognize the unique and experimental nature of MB's collaborations, as they explored different sounds and elements. Overall, they find MB's collaborative mindset and the resulting cohesiveness to be fascinating and enjoyable.
The Impact of MB's Music on the Soviet Jazz Scene
The podcast episode delves into the impact that MB's music had on the Soviet jazz scene during the time of the 'Live in Kabarovsk CCCP' recording. The guests highlight that MB's experimental sound and performance style diverged from the traditional jazz norms, shocking and intriguing the Soviet audience at the jazz festival. They compare the album's cavernous and tape-like piano sounds to unconventional and intense recordings by other artists. The guests acknowledge the distinctiveness of MB's Soviet performances and note that they contributed to the development of the noise genre in the region. They also appreciate MB's playful and competitive spirit with his fellow musicians during the festival. Overall, they consider the album to be a unique and interesting representation of the Soviet jazz scene in the late 1980s.
MB's Unique Journey and Development in Noise Music
During the podcast episode, the guests discuss MB's unique journey and development in noise music. They mention that MB came from a background in industrial music and music criticism before making a name for himself in the noise scene. The guests emphasize MB's dedication to finding his own distinct sound and pushing the boundaries of what noise could be. They admire MB's ability to imitate the sound of machinery using cheap keyboards and his inclination towards extreme ideas in his music. The guests also share their experiences collaborating with MB and discuss his impact on the European noise scene. Overall, they view MB as a significant and influential figure in noise music.
Legend G.X. Jupitter-Larsen of the Haters came over and we listened to “Live in Khabarvosk, CCCP” which has two recordings taken from a Russian jazz festival in 1988. Discussion of the sound is dispensed with quickly and G.X. provides many anecdotes and pieces of Merzbow, Haters and noise culture history.