Merzbow, Gustafsson, Pandi
Rare Noise, 2020, CD
Instrument: Instrumental
Issue: 27.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Pop+Jazz
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score: 73
O’s Notes: Japanese percussionist Masami Akita started a noise project in 1979 and has released hundreds of recordings since and now known as Merzbow. Cuts Open is a collaboration with Hungarian drummer Balazs Pandi and Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson. These are abstract sounds, just four songs on two CDs but over ~40 minutes of intriguing sounds each disc. The music illustrates a very adventurous landscape. The music is sometimes harsh, sometimes eerie, sometimes scary but always intriguing. The second disc is more of a chaotic blast. Not for everybody but fans will love it.
Publicist: Hubtone
