Keiji Haino (灰野敬二) born 1952, May 3, in Chiba, Japan, and currently residin… Read Full Bio ↴Keiji Haino (灰野敬二) born 1952, May 3, in Chiba, Japan, and currently residing in Tokyo, is a Japanese avant-garde musician / shaman whose work has included rock, free jazz, noise, singer-songwriter, avant-folk, blues, solo percussion, drone and electronica, among others, always keeping the experimentalism and psychedelia at the highest levels possible.
He has been active since the 1970s and continues to record regularly and in new styles. His main instruments of choice have been guitar and vocals, with many other instruments and approaches incorporated into his career's work. Haino is known for intensely cathartic sound explorations, and much of his work bears an insular singularity, but his output has been so varied as to not always be recognizable as him.
Haino's initial artistic outlet was theatre, inspired by the radicalism of the Antonin Artaud-influenced Shuji Terayama. An epiphanic moment came when he heard "When the Music's over" and changed course towards music. After brief stints in a number of blues and experimental outfits, he formed the improvised fusion band ロスト・アラーフ (Lost Aaraaff) in 1970. In the mid 1970s, having left Lost Aaraaf, he collaborated with psychedelic multi-instrumentalist Magical Power Mako and film soundtrack composer Tōru Takemitsu (Toru Takemitsu).
His musical output throughout the late 1970s is scarcely documented, until the formation of his rock duo Fushitsusha (不失者) in 1978 (although their first LP did not surface until 1989). This outfit initially consisted of Haino on guitar and vocals, and Tamio Shiraishi on synthesizer. With the departure of Shiraishi and the addition of Jun Hamano (bass) and Shuhei Takashima (drums), Fushitsusha operated as a trio. The lineup soon changed, with Yasushi Ozawa (bass) and Jun Kosugi (drums) performing throughout the 1990s, but returned to a duo with Haino supplementing percussion with tape-loops.
Haino formed Aihiyo in 1998, principally playing a diverse range of covers (including The Rolling Stones, The Ronettes, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience), transforming the original material into Haino's unique form of garage psychedelia.
Other groups Haino has formed include Vajra (with underground folk singer Kan Mikami and drummer Toshiaki Ishizuka), Knead (with the avant-prog outfit Ruins), Sanhedolin (with Yoshida Tatsuya of Ruins and Mitsuru Nasuno of Altered States and Ground Zero) and a solo project called Nijiumu. He has also collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Faust, Boris, Jim O'Rourke, Derek Bailey, Peter Brotzmann, Lee Konitz, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Charles Gayle, Musica Transonic and Fred Frith.
Haino cites a broad range of influences, including troubadour music, Marlene Dietrich, Iannis Xenakis, Syd Barrett, Jim Morrison and Charlie Parker. His recent foray into DJing at Tokyo nightclubs has reportedly reflected his eclectic taste. He has had a long love affair with early blues music, particularly the works of Blind Lemon Jefferson, and is heavily inspired by the Japanese musical concept of 'Ma', the silent spaces in music. He also has a keen interest in Butoh dancing and collecting ethnic instruments.
He has been active since the 1970s and continues to record regularly and in new styles. His main instruments of choice have been guitar and vocals, with many other instruments and approaches incorporated into his career's work. Haino is known for intensely cathartic sound explorations, and much of his work bears an insular singularity, but his output has been so varied as to not always be recognizable as him.
Haino's initial artistic outlet was theatre, inspired by the radicalism of the Antonin Artaud-influenced Shuji Terayama. An epiphanic moment came when he heard "When the Music's over" and changed course towards music. After brief stints in a number of blues and experimental outfits, he formed the improvised fusion band ロスト・アラーフ (Lost Aaraaff) in 1970. In the mid 1970s, having left Lost Aaraaf, he collaborated with psychedelic multi-instrumentalist Magical Power Mako and film soundtrack composer Tōru Takemitsu (Toru Takemitsu).
His musical output throughout the late 1970s is scarcely documented, until the formation of his rock duo Fushitsusha (不失者) in 1978 (although their first LP did not surface until 1989). This outfit initially consisted of Haino on guitar and vocals, and Tamio Shiraishi on synthesizer. With the departure of Shiraishi and the addition of Jun Hamano (bass) and Shuhei Takashima (drums), Fushitsusha operated as a trio. The lineup soon changed, with Yasushi Ozawa (bass) and Jun Kosugi (drums) performing throughout the 1990s, but returned to a duo with Haino supplementing percussion with tape-loops.
Haino formed Aihiyo in 1998, principally playing a diverse range of covers (including The Rolling Stones, The Ronettes, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience), transforming the original material into Haino's unique form of garage psychedelia.
Other groups Haino has formed include Vajra (with underground folk singer Kan Mikami and drummer Toshiaki Ishizuka), Knead (with the avant-prog outfit Ruins), Sanhedolin (with Yoshida Tatsuya of Ruins and Mitsuru Nasuno of Altered States and Ground Zero) and a solo project called Nijiumu. He has also collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Faust, Boris, Jim O'Rourke, Derek Bailey, Peter Brotzmann, Lee Konitz, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Charles Gayle, Musica Transonic and Fred Frith.
Haino cites a broad range of influences, including troubadour music, Marlene Dietrich, Iannis Xenakis, Syd Barrett, Jim Morrison and Charlie Parker. His recent foray into DJing at Tokyo nightclubs has reportedly reflected his eclectic taste. He has had a long love affair with early blues music, particularly the works of Blind Lemon Jefferson, and is heavily inspired by the Japanese musical concept of 'Ma', the silent spaces in music. He also has a keen interest in Butoh dancing and collecting ethnic instruments.
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@angelamccuddin4891
I am sorry to say I knew nothing about you. A year ago my oldest son passed away. January 29th 2014. I'm having a very difficult time dealing with his loss. Like you he was very gifted and had taught himself music and how to play many different instruments. He loved surprising people with different sounds he could make on his instruments. I found an article he had taken and copied of an interview you gave with an Alan Cummings back in July 29th of 1996. Which he would have turned 40yr. old. That day this year. He loved all forms of music. I never could understand where he was going with his music, but now after finding your article and hearing you play I now feel I understand what he had been trying to tell me. I thank you very much for all the emotions you put in to your concerts and for helping me to finally understand what my beloved Josiah White was going in his own different style. That you had taught him to do. I don't know if you believe in fate? But I think I do, if it had not been for me finding that interview I would still be wondering now. Thanks again so much. I hope you don't feel so lonely anymore? I know Joe always felt that way also. To gifted, to much of a genius. Thanks for listening. Angela just a mom
@MrMHughes68
I am so terribly sorry for your loss and hope you're surrounded with loving family and friends. I lost my mother in January 2017 and the pain is still barely manageable. As for being just a mom? There's scarcely a thing on this earth more important.
@theeAnteePop
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read. The deepest condolences to you, your family & so much love to you! May you forever walk in beauty!
@EstuaryEstuary
i wish you well angela, may josiah rest in peace.
@robbiebagby201
This touched me. Bless you & still sorry about your son.
@desuMaKun
If you still read these comments I must first say, Tanks for sharing your pain and story. You and your son seams like fantastic people.
I'm extremely curious to what artical it was.
And can you litsen to your sons work or learn anything more about him anywhere??! =O
@Anophis
Stunningly sorrowful
@isolateddemon9438
Great song this guy is a genius not a shredder
@lopilkderlll
I think both. He shreds pretty hard with his band Fushitsusha.
@CircunferenciaPunga
lo escuchaba en la ducha y antes de dormir, sigue siendo hermoso.