Released August 1986 (1986-08) 抜刀隊 with Memorial Gadgets(1986) Econdage(1987) Release date 1986 | Length 92:45 | |
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Recorded August–October 1985 at ZSF Produkt Studio, Asagaya, Tokyo Similar Merzbow albums, Noise music albums, Other albums | ||
抜刀隊 with Memorial Gadgets is a double album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow. It was released in a limited edition of 1,000 copies. The album was later remixed and reissued in 1993 as Batztoutai with Material Gadgets. Full-length tracks were included in the Merzbox, along with an unreleased track from the sessions.
Contents
Background
The album is named after – and the title track samples – Battōtai (抜刀隊?, Sword-drawing brigade), a Japanese military march composed by Charles Edouard Gabriel Leroux. Illustrations of the brigade are depicted on the cover, along with the Imperial Seal of Japan.
In an interview with Arthur Potter, Masami Akita explains how this LP and Antimonument were inspired by his native culture:
Akita then explains how the sound of his music changed over time, saying that Batztoutai "uses lots of loops and cut-up sounds from other records".
The album samples many electroacoustic/modern classical works by artists including François Bayle, Conlon Nancarrow, Ivo Malec, and Luc Ferrari. "Junk Dahkini" samples the Rendlesham UFO tape, also used on Pornoise/1kg.
Track listing
All music composed by Masami Akita, except where noted.
Personnel
Songs
Batz Tou Tai–The Nightingale's Song17:29
Uluk Constitution3:43
Mortegage5:04