Sympathy Nervous Automaticisim

• Sympathy Nervous – Accident
• Sympathy Nervous – Cold Weather
• Sympathy Nervous – His forte
• Sympathy Nervous – polaroid
• Sympathy Nervous – cabaret voltaire
• Sympathy Nervous – quickshot robeat

• 1. Accident
• 2. Cold Weather
• 3. His forte
• 4. polaroid
• 5. cabaret voltaire
• 6. extended time
• 7. quickshot robeat

Oh boy.... MW are really spoiling us with the crazy electronics, following on from the recent Philippe Laurent release, this time it's Japanese pioneer Yosihumi Niinuma aka Sympathy Nervous! Influenced by both classical and Krautrock he began recording in 1979, and released several records on the highly coveted Vanity label. He continued to record and self-release much of his work throughout the 80s and 90s.

His sound is intelligent and probably the most unique minimal synth to come out of Japan. Exploring dystopian themes, his music is well balanced and beautifully recorded. Automaticism features songs Yosihumi recorded between 1979-1981. Most were originally slated for a cassette release but never saw the light of day until now.

When the Tsunami washed away the coast of Japan last March, Niinuma lost everything: an entire lifetime of recordings, instruments, hand built sequencers, and even his home. Fortunately, he had sent us his audio masters prior to the disaster. This release is fully dedicated to him, in memory of all his lost recordings.

The record is pressed on 180 gram ultra clear vinyl and comes in a printed heavy clear sleeve, with Niinuma’s accountof what happened on that day of March 11, 2011 and the months that followed. This is a benefit album, all the proceeds go to the artist.