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File under: ElectronicAmbient
Monooto represents a genuine encounter with objects. The whispers of countless items draw us into an unfamiliar realm, directing our ears toward the shadows where they reside. This is the emerging music genre known as “monooto”. Interestingly, the Japanese term “mono” (もの), meaning “thing” or “object,” carries a subtle eeriness. According to the Nihon Kokugo Daijiten, “mono” can also denote deities, spirits, or objects of fear and reverence, including ghosts and vengeful spirits. Terms like "mononoke" (vengeful spirit or monster) reflect this notion of “mono” as entities that transcend our understanding.
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File under: ElectronicAmbient
Cat. number: ata010
Year: 2024
Notes:
Compilation of "object oriented music in Japan" published in Fall, 2024.
Liner notes in j card feature Japanese and English text by philosopher Motoaki Iimori.
