Tatsuya
Nakatani “Present Presence” LP
Renowned experimental musician, Tatsuya
Nakatni, is known for his many collaborations with various musicians in the
experimental/jazz/ and world music scenes. I actually got the privilege to see
him along with Jamison Williams and jazz legend, Eugene Chadbourne. Together, they perform a live soundtrack to
silent Japanese horror film which was definitely a great experience!!! I picked up his
solo record at this performance and although his performances with other
musicians are exceptionally great, his solo performance was even better. The
album entitled “Present Presence” is a mixture of dark haunting chants and
tones, along with Nakatni’s notorious experimental approach to percussion with
the use of bows on cymbals and his tribal- sounding drumming. Haunting dark
sounds almost make you feel like you’re in a dark forest with no idea of the
horrors that lie within. Even though I enjoyed the record, I really like the vibes of Nakatani’s live performance. This is
where you really get the idea of what he’s trying to go for. If he comes to
your area, definitely check him out, solo or collaboration!
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