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Beyond Dango: Foodman's HIKARIGASASHIKOMU is Genuinely Menacing
27 Jul
Summary
- Foodman's latest album features torturous vocal effects and children's rhymes.
- The music is described as a chaotic, frightening descent into demonic soundscapes.
- Despite a difficult period, the album is framed as a hopeful, yet unsettling, sequel.
Foodman's latest release, HIKARIGASASHIKOMU, emerges as one of the darkest albums in the footwork scene. Born Takahide Higuchi, the Japanese producer employs extensive pitch-shifting effects on his vocals, creating a sense of anguish and chaos.
This album, presented as a sequel to a previous EP made during a difficult personal period, incorporates deranged voices and children's rhymes. The dense, pointillist sound design often evokes an argument or internal struggle, with unsettling lyrics that contribute to its menacing atmosphere.
With fourteen tracks in 37 minutes, HIKARIGASASHIKOMU builds to genuinely frightening moments, showcasing Higuchi's evolving wild style. Despite the mayhem, his production skill modulates the intensity, preventing audience overwhelm and pushing the music into truly demonic territory.
