the of mirror eye

* Tujiko Noriko: White Film (4.5 mb) | Machi No Kakera (6.5 mb) | Pop Skirt (5.5 mb)
From Shojo Toshi+ : Editions Mego : 047

It almost seems criminal to try and disect the music that Tujiko Noriko produces. She creates a magical electronic soundworld that almost requires a microscope to figure out all that’s going on.

This is the level that this album works on- a combination of beauty mixed with something alien, making sure that the listeners comfort is a very quick and fleeting moment at all times. At points, the artist settles into a groove and allows the listener a sort of respite. This never lasts long, however, and even at these times there is a palpable sense of things going on underneath, something unheard. The compositions are packed tight with small ephemeral sounds that force their way to the forefront of the mix at times, only to be pushed beneath the surface soon after. (Stylus Magazine)

So, with that in mind, I’m not going to try and explain her soundworld anymore. I encourage everyone to just give a listen, preferably with a nice set of headphones.

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