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Masaaki Takano

Masaaki Takano (1927–2007) was a pioneering Japanese sound artist and composer known for his experimental approach to electronic and concrete music. Active from the postwar era, his innovative works fused traditional Japanese elements with avant-garde techniques, influencing generations of artists. Takano’s explorations in soundscapes and tape music established him as a key figure in Japan’s experimental music scene

Masaaki Takano (1927–2007) was a pioneering Japanese sound artist and composer known for his experimental approach to electronic and concrete music. Active from the postwar era, his innovative works fused traditional Japanese elements with avant-garde techniques, influencing generations of artists. Takano’s explorations in soundscapes and tape music established him as a key figure in Japan’s experimental music scene

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