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Matsuo Ohno

Ohno Matsuo was born in 1930. His first work involved theater sound effects, and then he worked for Toei Studio and NHK Broadcasting, showing promising talent. Ohno Matsuo was one of the first Japanese to show interest in Stockhausen’s electronic sound. He caused a sensation in the Japanese sound effect community when he announced that “I am not interested in sounds that already exist” and started introducing electronic sounds. In particular, the sound effects that he created for the TV series animation Astro Boy launched in 1963, gained attention with its sound effects of footsteps and flying.

Ohno Matsuo was born in 1930. His first work involved theater sound effects, and then he worked for Toei Studio and NHK Broadcasting, showing promising talent. Ohno Matsuo was one of the first Japanese to show interest in Stockhausen’s electronic sound. He caused a sensation in the Japanese sound effect community when he announced that “I am not interested in sounds that already exist” and started introducing electronic sounds. In particular, the sound effects that he created for the TV series animation Astro Boy launched in 1963, gained attention with its sound effects of footsteps and flying.

Roots of Electronic Sound
**500 copies with insert** Futuristic synthesizer specialist and sound designer Matsuo Ohno was responsible for the sound design of a broad range of film, television and radio soundtracks, most famously the animation series Astro Boy, which he began working on in 1963, together with his assistant, Takehisa Kosugi. Ohno was born in the heavily-populated Kanda district of central Tokyo in 1930 and was heavily affected by the repeated bombing raids on the city enacted in World War II, which took pl…
Roots Of Electronic Sound
Here’s possibly... ah hell it IS the best looking Creel Pone yet - thanks to an extended spec and much nicer print-stock - a reproduction of a 1979 Victor label reissue of a 1975 LP on the legendary Alm label featuring a series of short tape music experiments, recorded between 1963 and 1966 by Matsuo Ono, with assistance from none other than Takehisa Kosugi. The artwork and libretto on the lp are full of references to “Atom” - better known to westerners as “Astro Boy” - a mid-60s japanese car…
I Saw The Outer Limits
Mind-stretching analog synth wizardry from the legendary Matsuo Ohno, sound designer for Astro Boy and many other Japanese films and TV programs. His first non-soundtrack release, from 1978, is a massive, undulating galaxy re-released here on CD with a bonus mini-CD reissue of a rare 1970 flexi-disc Play On Animals, rated as one of 2011's top releases by Byron Coley of The Wire. This reissue of his stellar 1978 LP I Saw The Outer Limits presents him at the peak of his powers, combining his maste…
Choju Gigaku (Play On Animals)
Em Records presents a slice of lost history unearthed for your enjoyment and delight. A first-ever reissue, on limited edition 7" vinyl of Choju Gigaku (Play On Animals), an ultra-rare 33rpm 7" flexi-disc by esteemed sound designer Matsuo Ohno, the legend behind the soundtracks for anime classics Astro Boy (1963-1966), Submarine Cassiopeia (1964) and Space Battleship Yamato (1974-1975). The original flexi-disc was released as a souvenir during the famed World Expo '70 in Osaka (think Stockhaus…
The world of electro-acoustic sound and music 3
The name of Matsuo Ohno is well-known as a creator of sound effects of Japanese animation 'Astro Boy' (Takehisa Kosugi assisted in the work). This three issues are retrospective collection of his works includes unpublished electronic compositions from 70's to recent years. with 24 pp booklet, texts are in Japanese and English (with comment of Jim O'Rourke). 'Memory in The Beginning' (2004). This work is Matsuo Ohno's brand new album recorded in July 2004. Ohno's vision is a torrential flow of vi…
The world of electro-acoustic sound and music 2
The name of Matsuo Ohno is well-known as a creator of sound effects of Japanese animation 'Astro Boy' (Takehisa Kosugi assisted in the work). This three issues are retrospective collection of his works includes unpublished electronic compositions from 70's to recent years. with 24 pp booklet, texts are in Japanese and English (with comment of Jim O'Rourke). I Saw the Outer Limits (1978) was originally released by Toho Music Co. in 1978. Ohno's giving full play to his exceptional talent. This 41 …
The world of electro-acoustic sound and music 1
Back in stock and last copies. The name of Matsuo Ohno is well-known as a creator of sound effects of Japanese animation 'Astro Boy' (Takehisa Kosugi assisted in the work). This three issues are retrospective collection of his works includes unpublished electronic compositions from 70's to recent years. with 24 pp booklet, texts are in Japanese and English (with comment of Jim O'Rourke). New Sound of Astro Boy (1963-66). Electronic Sound - Astro Boy's B.G.M. Yamatoji A (1982). Sea Dream (1980). …
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