Is (Is Superpowered), by Kyoka

Is (Is Superpowered)

by Kyoka

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Marcel Zaes A magical piece. I can't stop listening. Thanks for the relentless drive of it, and the many sonic surprises. Favorite track: Toy Planet.

Sascha THISSSS SLAPSSSSS!!!!
such a uniquely crafted sound, a brilliant album

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1.	Intl-A_Bln 01:07	buy track
2.	Flashback 02:56	buy track
3.	Lined Up 04:26	buy track
4.	Rot Neu 04:09	buy track
5.	Rollin' & Tumblin' 04:10	buy track
6.	New Energy Shuffle 05:01	buy track
7.	Toy Planet 04:54	buy track
8.	Moonboots 04:50	buy track
9.	Re-Pulsion 04:02	buy track
10.	Meander 03:33	buy track
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The significant novelty of Kyoka‘s first full length album »Is (Is Superpowered)« is that she uses her own voice much more often than usual, in the form of short snippets as well as longer sung melodies. These elements are set and arranged as if they were an autonomous instrument. Sometimes these voices give the impression of being a babelesque language mix-up, or even a kind of cryptic message for the listener like found in the song »Meander«.
The production process of the record was heavily supported by her label mates Frank Bretscheider and Robert Lippok, which is, in this way of forming a production team, a unique constellation in the history of raster. Whereas Lippok focused on preserving the roughness and complexity of Kyoka‘s compositions, Bretschneider concentrated on refining them regarding their fluidity and focus. Both tried to keep the vitality and hyperactivity of the initial tracks without losing their distinctive eccentricity.
Although Kyoka‘s sound is often kind of chaotic, it is by no means stressful but rather energizing and easy to enjoy. The only exception to this can be found in »Piezo Version Vision«, the noticeably roughest track of the record. Her particularly progressive style is best reflected by the song »Re-Pulsion«, a rolling groove combined with unusual clicks and snares and topped with crazy sounding voice fragments.
The album thus further deepens what was already initiated with her first EP »iSH«, released as part five of raster‘s unun series. It presents a stylistically broader spectrum of Kyoka‘s music but at the same time exhibits the fresh and positive, sometimes even childlike attitude she is already known for. This eventually renders »Is (Is Superpowered)« a perfect extension of the label's catalogue.

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released May 5, 2014

Music by Kyoka. Produced by Frank Bretschneider and Robert Lippok.
Recorded 2012 in Tokyo, and May to September 2013 in Berlin. Mastered by Lupo at Calyx Mastering, Berlin.

Additional sounds and arrangements by Frank Bretschneider and Robert Lippok. Bass on »Moonboots«, »Meander« and »Re-Pulsion« by Mike Watt. Guitar on »Moonboots« by Seiki (Cocobat). Pulse Wave Oscillator on »Mind the Gap« by Honda Akitoshi. Pulse Wave Oscillator on »Lined Up« by Hisaki Ito. Rhythm and Rhyme on »Lined Up« by Dr. Logic. Delivery on »Piezo Version Vision« by The Lone Ranger.

Photo by Sylvia Steinhäuser. Hair and Make Up by Miyuki Oya (Bruno).

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