Rai Tateishi

Trembles is a new work by Japanese composer and sound artist Rai Tateishi, produced by Koshiro Hino. Developed in response to Shiota’s concepts of “presence in absence” and “the cycle of life,” the work continues Tateishi’s exploration of physicality, timing, and the texture of sound first introduced on his debut album Presence.

Through sustained performances using circular breathing, layered overdubs, and the exclusive use of acoustic flutes, Trembles extends this approach while exploring the subtle fluctuations that emerge when nearly identical performances are brought into dialogue. Rather than relying on electronic sound sources, the work reveals how repetition, accumulation, and the interaction between sound layers generate unexpected movement and resonance. Across its three movements, Trembles explores acoustic interference, the accumulation of sonic particles, and the transformation of noise into texture. Every sound in the work originates from flute performance, with no electronic sound sources added. Through layering, resonance, and subtle interference, the work generates textures that move beyond intention.

This vinyl is part of a series curated and conceived by Chiara Lee, freddie Murphy and Davide Quadrio as audio catalogue for the temporary exhibitions hosted at MAO Museum. This fourth release was commissioned in response to the exhibition Chiharu Shiota - The Soul Trembles (MAO Torino, 22 October 2025 - 28 June 2026). Composed by Rai Tateishi and Koshiro Hino. All instruments performed by Rai Tateishi: native American flute, Irish flute, fujara, shakuhachi and kyotaku. Produced, recorded and mixed by Koshiro Hino. Mastered and lacquer cut by Rashad Becker. Artwork by Fionda, silkscreened by Sericraft.