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Soniscope

by Midori Hirano

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turning things Phantom Train and White Sands and…and…and…ok…shit…every Flippin’ track is a masterclass in how to write a track.

Next-level piano music.

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Stupidgood. Favorite track: White Sands.
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g.bastard Utter murderation! Eargasm for the Brave New World... just LISTEN! Favorite track: White Sands.
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crouthier From the first note to the last, this is an incredible album.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Vinyl edition of 300 copies pressed on 180 gram black vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Soniscope via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.
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  • Limited Testpressing Edition
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Testpressing of the album offered in a hand stamped sleeve.

    Note that the record can have signs of usage and can slightly differ from the original pressing.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Soniscope via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.

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  • Limited Vinyl Edition
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Vinyl edition of 300 copies pressed on 180 gram clear vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Soniscope via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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1.
Missing Night 03:56
2.
Collapsing Planet (feat. Atsuko Hatano) 04:26
3.
Mizuko Jizo 02:10
4.
Strings of Memories 03:12
5.
Patterns 05:14
6.
Void 03:01
7.
Binary Star 02:35
8.
Inside (feat. Nonpareils) 03:16
9.
Phantom Train 04:29
10.
White Sands 05:52
11.
Patterns (Foam and Sand remix) 05:08

about

"As with previous albums, this is a record to get lost in" (The Vinyl Factory)

"New song 'Void' is endlessly beautiful, with each note seeming suggest an entire universe of its own" (Clash Magazine)

"Midori Hirano showcases her primary instrument, the piano, leaving an indelible impression" (A Closer Listen)

With releases on acclaimed labels such as Longform Editions, Sonic Pieces and Alien Transistor, Mirido Hirano is no stranger within the field of electro-acoustic piano music. While she is more known for her studio-work, it is often forgotten that she also has a long tradition of writing for films and theatre productions. This forms an important part in her work and a constant inspiration for her autonomous work. Soniscope is no exception in that regard. While working on the film Mizuko (Kira Dane, Katelyn Rebelo, 2019), she was inspired by a group of songs, which she composed to accompany the lush and delicate imagery and story. "Mizuko Jizo" is one of these pieces and it became the first steps of her new album.

“I was fascinated by the combination of the image and sound which well emphasized the stillness with a slight of emotion.” (Midori Hirano)

Midori Hirano wanted to make an album and started envisioning several personal narratives. With Soniscope, Hirano continues in the same vein as her previous albums in which piano and electronic arrangements hold a central place. However, on this record she specifically explored new possibilities in terms of techniques and instruments.

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released September 10, 2021

Artwork by Jelle Martens
Mastered by Ian Hawgood

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© & ℗ 2021 all rights reserved

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Midori Hirano Berlin, Germany

Composer, pianist and electronic music producer based in Berlin, Germany.

My releases on Thrill Jockey Records are shipped directly from the label in the US.
If you’d like to order them from within the EU/UK, you can find them at Anost: www.anost.net/label/58B1/thrill-jockey ... more

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