midori hirano"Klo:Yuri" is a myriad of sounds interwoven like fine lace. Classical piano is Midori Hirano's musical background. This is clear in her music yet she develops it with improvisation and computer work. In addition to piano there are other instruments, electronic sounds and field recordings. Vocals are also fairly prominent on album and give an ethereal elfin quality. It has delicate moments with a dash of sternness beneath, which provide a fantastical essence - like gliding over unknown yet familiar landscapes. It can be a little pink and fluffy at times with pop overtones but the fairy charm and dreamy rhythms give it divergence. Previously Hirano has worked with many other musicians and written music for film. Last February she participated in the "Berlinale Talent Campus". Each piece is self-contained and complete yet the album flows well. Flow and attention to detail make this a satisfying record to listen to. -- anna johnston.
:: Midori Hirano/Klo:Yuri - Noble/A-Musik.
