This 1997 album features Tone's signature use of CD-as-instrument, manipulating the playback of existing discs to create a unique sonic texture. The result is a work that challenges the listener's perception of electronic music and found sound.
- The album was released on John Zorn's Tzadik label. Tone performs using a CD player and various objects to alter the playback of pre-recorded material. The album's title is a direct reference to John Cage's "4'33"", highlighting a shared interest in silence and indeterminacy.
- The album was recorded between 1995 and 1997 at Tone's home studio in New York City. The electronic and ambient genres listed do not fully capture the experimental nature of Tone's work on this release. It is considered a significant entry in his discography of conceptual electronic music.
- This release is notable for its conceptual approach to sound manipulation, predating some of the more widely known explorations of "glitch" music. Tone's work on "Solo for Wounded CD" pushes the boundaries of what can be considered music. The album has been cited as an influence on later generations of experimental electronic artists.
Yasunao Tone is a Japanese electronic music composer and sound artist. He was a member of the seminal group Group Ongaku and later became a significant figure in New York's downtown music scene.
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