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Eternal Paralysis / Peony Crackers (3CD)

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Eternal Paralysis and Peony Crackers was the first two tape albums by Incapacitants released back in 1981 and 1983 by Toshiji Mikawa alone (in the beginning Incapacitants was a solo project) on his own label Pariah Tapes. Two cult and very rare tapes finally made available again, 40 years after their first release. Original tapes has been digitally transferred from the original tapes by din-i-ilahi (advaita records) and was completely re-mastered for best experience on CD format by Mr. Mikawa.
 
Pioneer Japanese-Noise recordings made with:
Handmade sound generator named “The Mikawa”, guitar, rhythm-box, firecrackers, trash can, and many other noise generators...
Best Japanese Psychedelic-Noise from the golden age that will drill your nervous system & crack your brain.
 
Regarding Eternal Paralysis:

"At the time I recorded this, all the attention was focused on the extreme stage performance by HIJOKAIDAN.
I was not satisfied with that.
I wanted to focus more on the noise itself and so Eternal Paralysis took form and come out."
*** Toshiji Mikawa

Regarding Peony Crackers: 
"some of the sound sources on this album were recorded in my room in the bachelor dormitory at work, during a free day, using the sound of firecrackers (Peony Crackers) bursting in a trash can.
At that time, I was scolded terribly by the dormitory manager.
Album title was a reference to this episode."
*** Toshiji Mikawa

Details
File under: Noise
Cat. number: OECD 342
Year: 2024

Format

Digitally transferred in 2024 from the original tapes. Remastered in 2024 for best experience on CD format.

“Eternal Paralysis” first out in 1981 as music cassette on Pariah Tapes.

“Peony Crackers” first out in 1982 as music cassette on Pariah Tapes.

Many sounds recorded using an handmade sound generator named “The Mikawa” made by Toshiji Mikawa. Other instruments used were guitar, rhythm box and many other noise generators.

Limited edition of 300 copies.

Release notes

Digitally transferred in 2024 from the original tapes. Remastered in 2024 for best experience on CD format. “Eternal Paralysis” first out in 1981 as music cassette on Pariah Tapes. “Peony Crackers” first out in 1982 as music cassette on Pariah Tapes. Many sounds recorded using an handmade sound generator named “The Mikawa” made by Toshiji Mikawa. Other instruments used were guitar, rhythm box and many other noise generators. Limited edition of 300 copies.

Tracklist
1-1Eternal Paralysis Pt.1
2-1Eternal Paralysis Pt.2
2-2Eternal Paralysis Pt.3
3-1Peony Crackers Pt.1
3-2Peony Crackers Pt.2
3-3Peony Crackers Pt.3
3-4Peony Crackers Pt.4
3-5Peony Crackers Pt.5
3-6Peony Crackers Pt.6
3-7Peony Crackers Pt.7
3-8Peony Crackers Pt.8
Credits
Toshiji Mikawa
Remastered By
din-i-ilahi
Transferred By [Digitally]