Tyranny of Distance is their second independent release. The members took advantage of LA’s rich musical surroundings and cultures and produced an EP that is reflective of the LA environment. The sound sometimes becomes intense and strident, as city life can be. At the same time, the sound finds some kind of balance between the business of the city and peace in one’s mind.
The theme of this EP is “separation and inevitability of time’s passing,” and the songs were composed when a member temporarily relocated outside the U.S. The EP starts with “Open Sea”, a song of being at a beach, staring at the ocean, facing the changes to come. The EP closes with “Meditation,” a different musical state of mind. The EP grew out of the metamorphosis that was irreversible and imposed.
Packaged items include lyrics, artists’ liner notes, and credits. Recorded, mixed, and printed in the U.S.A. Mastered in Japan. Released on November 29, 2008.
ODDISEA is a concept of taking rock music and experimenting with other genres of music such as jazz, contemporary, and world music. This LA-based musical group was formed in 2004 by Hirotaka Inuzuka, Chris Avalos, and Efren Garcia. The band went through various musical phases, in and out of pop music and experimental music. The first EP, BEING and FEELING, was self-released in 2006. In 2007 Marko Sanchez joined and the band went on to record their second EP, Tyranny of Distance. This recording is heavily influenced by jazz and Balinese gamelan music. The group will continue to explore the vast ocean of sounds and their possibilities.
The Crew
Hirotaka Inuzuka
Born and raised in Okazaki, Japan, performer/composer Hirotaka Inuzuka, a.k.a. JAPJAZZ, moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue his career in music. He studied jazz guitar under Kenny Burrell and Anthony Wilson at UCLA Ethnomusicology Department. There he encountered the music of Indonesia. He begun studying Balinese gamelan music under I Nyoman Wenten and Joined Calarts Balinese ensemble Burat Wangi in 2007. He also became a member of Gamelan Suara Sukma, an independent gamelan group based in Nagoya Japan in 2008. He studied under Katsuhiro Matsui. Inuzuka has performed in venues including REDCAT, Getty Center, California Plaza, Armstrong Theater, Meito Bunka Shogekijo, Nagoya shi Kokaido, Little World, and Chubu Centrair International Airport. He currently studies Indonesian Music and Dance at Calarts for his MFA.
Yo Ho Ho...
How's stuff? We're cooking along into June now & got some out of town
shows lined up for summer, but as far as this crazy town's concerned-
looks like Old Towne Pub is the place. We just can't seem to stay away
from that sweet lil hole. We're playing there this Thursday with some
friend bands and plan to pack the place for some freaky-cool times &
beer. Come out already! It will RAWK & then you can go back to life as
usual with some spring in your thing.
Yarrrr!!!!!!
-Obedient Waves
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Hey friend! If you're around LA on 26th of July we have a fantastic show coming up! A show like this doesn't come often so we hope you can make it.
Come party with us at The Troubadour...
GRITA RADIO USA!!!DESDE ARKA STUDIOS EN SOUTH GATE TRANSMITIENDO POR EL INTERENET A TODO MUNDO!!!UNETE AL MOVIMIENTO PASA POR EL ESTUDIO!!!BANDAS/PROMOTORES/DJS/TODO ESTILO!!!!
Im staying in tokyo for a week or so and then 3-4 days in hiroshima. 1-2 days in Fukuoka then back to Osaka and nagoya for 2 days and then hopefully I can go up north to akita somewhere! 大変だね！
