Akio Suzuki - Stone (2024) [Hi-Res]

Recorded in 1994 in Berlin, 'Stone' has been remastered by Lawrence English and sounds better than ever. The perfect introduction to veteran Japanese sound artist's raft of material, it's an exploration of sound, space and time using found objects and flute.

Suzuki's work is fiendishly difficult to describe - it's far better to experience. He became interested in sound after studying architecture, and quickly developed a fascination with spaces - specifically the echoes that existed within them. 'Stone' was a further development of his "throwing and following" technique, where he would cast sounds and gestures into space and catch whatever returned.

So, stationed in Künstlerhaus Bethanien, he used the vast studio to create unique atmospheres, alternating between flute and clattering rhythms from found objects. It's beguiling stuff, that on the CD version thankfully comes with photo documentation and notes from David Toop that should make Suzuki's process a little clearer.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Akio Suzuki - Keihitsu (0:32)
1.02 - Akio Suzuki - Seseragi (10:06)
1.03 - Akio Suzuki - Hinabi (4:28)
1.04 - Akio Suzuki - Tsumugi (8:43)
1.05 - Akio Suzuki - Hata (11:51)
1.06 - Akio Suzuki - Kinuta (5:02)
1.07 - Akio Suzuki - Tubarama (2:39)
1.08 - Akio Suzuki - Raiin (0:39)