Haiginsha

*100 copies limited edition* The late Hironari Iwata, best known for his experimental work with "Toukaseibunshi", explored even more uncharted territory under the alias "Haiginsha". This long-lost cassette from 1986 has been resurrected with a meticulous remaster, sourced from one of the few remaining original tapes, courtesy of noise pioneer Toshiji Mikawa. The album weaves a striking tapestry of guitar, melodica, recorder, voice and industrial percussion, each element bending and colliding in unpredictable ways. What ties it all together is an unrelenting current of howling feedback that swells across every track—a sonic metaphor for Iwata’s struggles with despair and existential disillusionment.

Yet, within the chaos lies an unmistakable flicker of hope, an unwavering belief in the power of sound and expression. Iwata’s unconventional approach turns familiar instruments into tools for exploration, chasing glimpses of harmony within the squall of feedback. It’s a process uniquely his own—rooted in his profound understanding of the miracle of encountering “music” within the real world. This album feels less like a collection of tracks and more like a travelogue from his ongoing journey to uncover new possibilities for sound, pushing the boundaries of what music can be.