July 20, 2004 | Posted by j.p. at 2:41 PM

green piano

Midori Hirano - Another Root
Midori Hirano - Dim
Midori Hirano - White Tale

I learned of this artist via Jean Snow, and I love everything I've been able to get my hands on so far. Midori Hirano is a Kyoto-born, Piano trained Japanese electronic artist that makes beautiful, beautiful music. it's very similar to some of Bjork's best production, and though the piano is highly evident throughout her work, its presence is far from overbearing. it's subtle perfection, with warm electronic noise washing over the muted euphony of her piano and just a sprinkle of the synth and distortion we all love so well.

she has an EP out on Sounds From Nowhere, and you can optain a copy by e-mailing them [cough it up]. a stateside release is pending on Transparent recordings.

if you've ever enjoyed a Bjork, Sigur Ros, Matmos, Aphex Twin, or other electronic/ambient works of mastery, you'll love these songs almost as much as I do. I'm sending off for the EP and hope to snag any and all other materials when I'm in Osaka this August.

Comments

dunno if i would come close to bjork's or aphex twin's level but maybe i need to hear more, which i probably will.

Posted by: laurie at July 23, 2004 4:48 PM

whoops i meant dunno if *it* would come close, silly me

Posted by: laurie at July 23, 2004 4:50 PM
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