Ushi-Tra

Ushi-tra is an album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow.[1] "Orient Oxidation" is a reference to "Orient-Occident", an early tape work by Iannis Xenakis. Outtakes from the recording sessions were included in the Merzbox (2000).

Ushi-tra
Studio album by
Released1985 (1985)
RecordedFebruary–April 1985
StudioMerzbau Studio and Studio K., Tokyo
GenreNoise
Length60:31
LabelCause and Effect
ProducerMasami Akita
Merzbow chronology
The Lampinak
(1985)
Ushi-tra
(1985)
Live Performance Feb. 85
(1985)

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Orient Oxidation 1-3" 
2."Blood Organ 1-3" 
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Kunyan" 
2."Okite" 
3."Inter" 
4."2/85" 

Notes

  • Recorded at Merzbau Studio, Tokyo April 1985, except "2/85" at Studio K. live February 1985

Personnel

  • Masami Akita – performer, graphics
  • Kiyoshi Mizutani – violin on "Inter"
  • Debbie Jaffe – design, layout

Release history

Region Date Label Format Quantity Catalog Sold Out
United States 1985 Cause and Effect C60 unknown none Yes
  • Come with a 12-page, 8.5"×5.5" photocopied booklet with interview, graphics and discography

References



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