Surabhi (album)
Surabhi is an album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow.[3] It is the second volume of the Merzcow trilogy, inspired by cattle veneration in Hinduism. The theme was suggested by the owner of the label, who visited the Care for Cows charity in Vrindavan, India, which takes care of abandoned cattle. The music is intended to be "warm and organic", and was made using granular synthesis, oscillators, and tone generators.[4]
Surabhi | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 11, 2011 | |||
Recorded | January 2011 | |||
Studio | Munemihouse, Tokyo | |||
Genre | Noise | |||
Length | 52:01 | |||
Label | Hypnagogia | |||
Producer | Masami Akita | |||
Merzbow chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Musique Machine | [1] |
The Sound Projector | favorable[2] |
Surabhi is another name of Kamadhenu, a Hindu goddess who is the mother of all cows and a "cow of plenty". The album photos were provided by Care for Cows. Vanamali and Balarama are the names of cattle at Care for Cows, the cover depicts Vanamali,[5] and the rear Balarama.[6] "Yamuna Snan" refers to bathing in the Yamuna river.[7]
Surabhi was preceded by Kamadhenu. The final volume, Gomata, was released in February 2017.[8]
Track listing
All music is composed by Masami Akita.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Vanamali and Shravan" | 15:51 |
2. | "Balaram" | 16:05 |
3. | "Yamuna Snan" | 20:15 |
Personnel
- Masami Akita – performer
- Care for Cows – photography
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Quantity | Catalog | Note |
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United Kingdom | October 11, 2011 | Hypnagogia | CD | 300 | GO02 | Digipak |
References
- Batty, Roger (April 16, 2012). "Review: Surabhi". Musique Machine. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- Pinsent, Ed (January 14, 2012). "Rest from Breathing". The Sound Projector. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- "Merzbow - Surabhi (CD, Album)". Discogs. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- Batty, Roger (May 26, 2011). "Calm Before The Storm". Musique Machine. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- "Vanamali". Care for Cows International. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- "Balarama". Care for Cows International. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- "Cows Swimming". Care for Cows International. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- "Merzbow - Gomata (CD, Album)". Discogs. Retrieved February 21, 2017.