Atsuko Hatano - Cells #5 - Cassette

Atsuko Hatano is a contemporay classical Viola player who works with electronics to add textures and layers to her sound. Located in Tokyo, Japan, she is a commanding instrumentalist and composer who constructs innovative compositions with strings and layered electronics......

...Cells #5 is an orchestral collection and sequel to her previous album Cells #2 which will also be released on cassette via Imprec’s Cassauna label. Cells #5 required three years to complete and the work features the artist’s signature methodology where the instrumental performances are gradually enveloped by multiple layers of a string orchestration.

When not playing solo Atsuko is extremely active recording, collaborating and playing live with Jim O’ Rourke, Eiko Ishibashi, Mocky and many more acts.  

Atsuko Hatano: Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano (track 1), Xylophone, Oscillator and Chorus

Guest Musicians:

Eiko Ishibashi: Piano, Marimba, Vibraphone

Yuko Ikoma: Accordion

Natsumi Kudo: Horn and flugelhorn

Icchie: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet

Tatsuhisa Yamamoto: Snare Drum

Composed and Mixed by Atsuko Hatano

Mastered by Jim O’Rourke

Cover by Saskia Griepink