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*300 copies limited edition* After to have worked as a saxophonist for several years, Akira Uchida, in 2007 learned piano tuning under Mr. Satoshi Yoshida. Planning and holding "Sound workshop" which is to introduce how to interact with various sounds from the viewpoint of sound turning. In 2015 while he was learning from Mr. Masahiro Adachi, Akira Uchida started to create a Clavichord (keyboard instrument), invented in the 14th century.
For "Kurayami" he has collaborated with Tono Tamami (Sho), and Kosaka Osho (Sutra). "Making instruments, tuning sounds, being a musician, this flow is essential for me to see the world".
Feature : sax / piano / clavichord / piano tuning / instrument make.
Details
Cat. number: IIKKI021
Year: 2023
Notes:
• Cutting lacquer
• 12’’ black vinyl
• Selective UV varnish
• Matt laminated outer sleeve on 300 gm paper, white inner
• Hand numbered / Limited edition to 300 copies, first and only edition (no re-press)
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"Kurayami" is the result of the dialogue between Akira Uchida (music) and the acclaimed photographer Masao Yamamoto initiated by IIKKI, between September 2022 and May 2023.
the complete project works in two physical imprints:
a book and a disc (vinyl/cd)
it should be experienced in different ways :
the book read alone
the disc listened to alone
the book and the disc read and listened to together.
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MORE PHOTOS/INFOS (book): www.iikki-books.com/iikki-021-kurayami
