More music from Japan - and more music from Akiyoshi Yasuda - which is always a pleasure. Akiyoshi Yasuda’s ‘name’ is a gentle instrumental exploration of electronic sound, where soft tones seem to wander across an ever-changing sonic landscape. Described as “A feeling slowly finding its way into a name. No one knows that name yet”, there’s a sense of searching within the piece.
Gentle rhythms provide a subtle framework, while the textures shift and fracture, creating an intriguing balance between structure and abstraction. At times, there’s a glitch-like quality to the proceedings, but without the usual abrasion, lending the piece a strangely soothing and contemplative atmosphere.
Beautifully understated, ‘name’ is a quietly absorbing recording, a sonic introspection which does not unduly interfere with your environment and thoughts. The track is released via Studio Selfish.