Scumtron
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Scumtron is a remix album made by the noise artist Merzbow
, released in 1996. The album remixes songs from several of Merzbow albums like Spiral Honey
, Antimonument
, Rod Drug 93
, Green Wheels
, Music for Bondage Performance
, Ecobondage
, and tracks like "Elephants Memory" from Indiscreet Stereo Test Record. The album also features two new tracks by Merzbow. The album features the collaboration of artists like Jim O'Rourke
, and Autechre
.
Merzbow
is the main recording name of the Japanese noise musician , born in 1956. Since 1979 he has released in excess of 350 recordings.The name "Merzbow" comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters' artwork, "Merzbau”. This was chosen to reflect Akita's dada influence and junk art aesthetic...
, released in 1996. The album remixes songs from several of Merzbow albums like Spiral Honey
Spiral Honey
Spiral Honey is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow.This album was remixed by Jim O'Rourke on the 1996 remix album Scumtron....
, Antimonument
Antimonument
Antimonument is a studio album by the Japanese noise artist Merzbow. The album was released on 1986 and consists of 5 tracks. There was a cd-based reissue of this album in 1991 on Art Directe. The sides of the album are labeled "内宮" and "外宮"....
, Rod Drug 93
Rod Drug 93
Rod Drug 93 or also referred as The Art of Merzbow is an album released by the noise artist Merzbow. The album was released on 1993 on vinyl, there was a limited edition of 150 copies in a letterpress printed sleeve....
, Green Wheels
Green Wheels
Green Wheels is a CD + 5" vinyl release by Merzbow. The title comes from a line in a poem by Kurt Schwitters: "Red is the colour of her green wheels."...
, Music for Bondage Performance
Music For Bondage Performance
is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow.-Track listing:-Notes:*Track 1 : for Asako.*Track 2 : made for female prisoner in bondage & seppuku Japanese style. B&D performance by Ruka Mikami in Homo Fixas Studio, Yotsuya....
, Ecobondage
Ecobondage
Ecobondage is an album released by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow. The original version of the album was released by ZSF Produkt was limited to 300 copies....
, and tracks like "Elephants Memory" from Indiscreet Stereo Test Record. The album also features two new tracks by Merzbow. The album features the collaboration of artists like Jim O'Rourke
Jim O'Rourke (musician)
Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
, and Autechre
Autechre
Autechre are an English electronic music duo consisting of Rob Brown and Sean Booth, both natives of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1987, they are one of the most prominent acts signed to Warp Records, a label known for its pioneering electronic music and through which all Autechre albums...
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Track listing
Trivia
- The songs Eat Beat Eat #1 and #2 were used on the 2010 compilation Another Merzbow RecordsAnother Merzbow Records- Notes :* CD1 #1, #5 from Extreme Music from Japan * CD1 #2 from Conception: The Dark Evolution of Electronics Vol.1 * CD1 #3 from X-X Section...
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Credits
- Jim O'RourkeJim O'Rourke (musician)Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
- Performer - Masami Akita - Performer
- Pan SonicPan sonicPan Sonic was a Finnish experimental electronic music duo consisting of Mika Vainio and Ilpo Väisänen.-Music:...
- Performer - Rehberg/Bauer - Performer
- Russell HaswellRussell HaswellRussell Haswell is a multidisciplinary artist.He has exhibited conceptual and wall based visual works, video art, public sculpture, as well as audio presentations in both art gallery and concert hall contexts. Extreme Computer Music is one specialized area of activity...
- Performer - AutechreAutechreAutechre are an English electronic music duo consisting of Rob Brown and Sean Booth, both natives of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1987, they are one of the most prominent acts signed to Warp Records, a label known for its pioneering electronic music and through which all Autechre albums...
- Performer - Bernhard Günter - Performer
- Denis Blackham - Compilation and Masterization
- Russell Haswell - Compilation and Masterization
- "House Of Kaya" was remixed and edited fom the original Merzbow recording Spiral HoneySpiral HoneySpiral Honey is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow.This album was remixed by Jim O'Rourke on the 1996 remix album Scumtron....
. - "Eat Beat Eat #2" was composed and performed by Masami Akita with noise manipulation, various filters, metal. Recorded and mixed at ZSF Produkt studio on July, 1996.
- "Elephants Memory Remix" was remixed from the original Merzbow song "Elephants Memory" from the album Indiscreet Stereo Test.
- "An.Mon" was remixed from the original Merzbow recording AntimonumentAntimonumentAntimonument is a studio album by the Japanese noise artist Merzbow. The album was released on 1986 and consists of 5 tracks. There was a cd-based reissue of this album in 1991 on Art Directe. The sides of the album are labeled "内宮" and "外宮"....
. - "Micromedley" was remixed and edited from the original Merzbow tracks "Meatrapezoid" from Green WheelsGreen WheelsGreen Wheels is a CD + 5" vinyl release by Merzbow. The title comes from a line in a poem by Kurt Schwitters: "Red is the colour of her green wheels."...
, "Overhead Vulves" from Rod Drug 93Rod Drug 93Rod Drug 93 or also referred as The Art of Merzbow is an album released by the noise artist Merzbow. The album was released on 1993 on vinyl, there was a limited edition of 150 copies in a letterpress printed sleeve....
, "Delta Blues" from White BluesWhite BluesWhite Blues is an EP on 7" Vinyl by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow. The album was released in a limited edition of 500 copies. The first 100 copies were hand-numbered and came in a hand-painted sleeve with an inner sleeve made up of hardcore porn pictures.The track "Delta Blues" on the second...
, "Glass" from Extreme Music From Japan, Track 2 "Untitled" from OerstedOersted (album)Oersted is a studio album by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow. It has a notably colorful appearance: the original album cover is pink, while the interior and CD are bright green...
, "Fireploof Enema 1" from Batztouai With Material GadgetsBatztoutai with Memorial GadgetsBatztoutai with Memorial Gadgets is an 1986 double LP by Merzbow issued on RRRecords. The album was originally released in vinyl and features 10 tracks...
. - "Ecobondage [Ending] Ae Remix" was remixed from the original Merzbow recording "Ecobondage [Ending]" from EcobondageEcobondageEcobondage is an album released by the Japanese noise musician, Merzbow. The original version of the album was released by ZSF Produkt was limited to 300 copies....
. - "Untitled 11/1996" originates from three samples taken from the first three tracks ("Hara-Kiri Video Lost Paradise Theme", "Seishi Seppuku Kei", and "Ropes In Tears") of the Merzbow recording Music For Bondage PerformanceMusic For Bondage Performanceis a studio album by the Japanese noise musician Merzbow.-Track listing:-Notes:*Track 1 : for Asako.*Track 2 : made for female prisoner in bondage & seppuku Japanese style. B&D performance by Ruka Mikami in Homo Fixas Studio, Yotsuya....
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