MORSOF

Morsof biography
The trio was born more or less by accident when, in the year 2000, three musicians had delivered a gig after a single rehersal. Not only did the concert turn out quite well but what was to be a one-night session turned out to be much more. The performers were guitarist Mikio Fukushima (KILLING FLOOR), bassist Norivumi Uchida and drummer Morihide Sawada. After the show, they started to jam on a bi-monthly basis until they decided to officially form a band and to call themselves MORSOF. The name is actually an amalgamation of MORNING MUSUME, an all-girl Japanese pop band, and SOFT MACHINE, who need no introduction - thankfully, they take their cue from the latter. With the help of four guest musicians, they released a CD in 2003, an interesting fusion album with a slight Japanese flair. In January 2005, however, drummer Sawada withdrew and on February 28, the band officially broke up.

Their album, titled "Heap", puts the spotlight on Fukushima's improvised sax play, the drive that fuels the other musicians' response. The listener is constantly surprised by odd tempo changes, twisted themes and exploding improvisations where are featured a particularly inspired rhythm section as well as some good soloing from the electric piano and guitars. This may be too wild & dizzy for the average symphonic prog ear but it is certainly a SOFT MACHINE fan's dream come true.

Particularly recommended to fans of early SOFT MACHINE and MATCHING MOLE, but also to GONG, Robert WYATT and WEATHER REPORT buffs.

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