| Yui Onodera (b.1982) is a composer, sound artist and sound space designer
based in Tokyo, Japan. In terms of environmental functions and spacial
relationships of sound, he employs materials from various sources ranging
from field recordings, electronics, and voices, to various musical instruments,
for process-based restrained electroacoustic pieces. Onodera's recordings
have been released from labels in different countries such as France, Germany,
Belgium, the US, and Japan. Besides works on a solo basis, Onodera has created collaborative recordings
with other sound artists and musicians since around 2007. Onodera founded the Critical Path label in 2005, on which he released recordings
including his debut and second solo albums. He performs in live contexts
and also organizes concerts for other artists and himself. The venues of
his past concerts include NTT Inter Communication Center, Jiyu Gakuen Myounichi-kan
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Iwate Museum of Art, Kawagoe City Museum
amongst others. Onodera's sound pieces also have been featured in dance
/ butoh performances, experimental films, and websites. He is also a founding
member of sound art group +LUS with Junji Koyanagi, Taishi Kamiya, and Yukitomo Hamasaki. |
