Archive for September 14th, 2007

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Since I just discovered Miki Odagiri, I thought I should also briefly mention what Creation-Centre is all about, especially since it represents the model I really like as an alternative to the big record industry one. Here’s their bio - in their own words …

“creation centre was created as a platform to get music to people faster than traditional record pressing and distribution. creation centre believes that artists’ creativity can be held back by slow release schedules, distribution delays and other hassles. plus, creation centre is an exploration of a new distribution idea, already in use by software manufactures. all releases on creation centre are free. though if you like, you can give the artist a donation, as much or as little as you choose. if anything at all. creation centre keeps none of the money. all of the donation goes completely to the artist. please tell your friends, post links, and enjoy creation centre.

if you would like to send us a demo, please do. we will listen to it just like a normal label would. there is no need to send us a CDr though. do not send us mp3s in the actual email or myspace links. send an email to the address at the bottom of the page with “creation centre” somewhere in the subject and a link to where we can hear your music. at least 2 songs, please.”

Great stuff!
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Now playing: The Black Eyed Peas - Weekends; Kanye West - Touch The Sky; Public Enemy - Fear Of A Black Planet; via FoxyTunes

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I’m quite fascinated by a blog called Néojaponisme; more about it as my exploration unfolds. Right now though something else Japanese: a small EP by Miki Odagiri called “Fables”, a little treasure found on Creation-Centre.com. “Fables” is Japanese experimental electronica pop - which is not a contradiction in terms: it’s pop without the normal pop structure. It’s quite free-form, with violin, piano, lots of synthesizer loops and quite lopsided rhythms.

DOWNLOADS

single songs (128 kbps lame .mp3)

1. vapouring rooms right/left
2. flowerless island
3. hoarse wind

whole EP (.zip)

Fables EP (256 kbps lame .mp3)

cover big / small

miki odagiri homepage
miki odagiri myspace

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Now playing: Miki Odagiri - Hoarse Wind; Archive - Need; Control Machete - El Apostador; Laika - Fish Or Nails - via FoxyTunes