“MEI-JYU” is an ethereal-ritual-ambient collaboration project between the Italian sound manipulator Stefano Musso (aka ALIO DIE) and the Japanese duo JACK OR JIVE (Chako and Makoto Hattori). On MEI-JYU, introspective ambient music by ALIO DIE joins Chako"s ethereal-otherwordly vocals on many tracks. The music opens parallel dimensions and gives support to the dreamy quality of Chako"s voice in some original ways through acoustic zither sounds, improvisations done on the waters of a brook, or with environmental sounds of bells or radio. Atmospheres of the tracks vary, but a glowing quality between sounds and voice appears to be something very original here. Growing up from the dark ambient sounds (by selected natural field recordings) and loops, the music flows harmoniously. After nearly 15 solo albums a piece, an appreciation for each other"s music formed a natural bond between these artists. On “MEI-JYU,” songs can be relaxing and melancholy, dark ambient, multi-dimensional, bucolic, ritual, minimalistic. The voice is always inspired and spontaneous; the quality of a sincere prayer opens to different rooms full of emotions. A child-like pure quality sometimes creates a sweet tension, but the unique voice can also be quite strong and lightly dramatic. The ritual approach to music by these artists creates something beautiful here, delicate and deep, magic landscapes for the soul. On Projekt.
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