Nobukazu Takemura is one of the most innovative users of computer technology in music today, but his skill with the computer takes the backseat to his overall musicianship. Child's View is a pseudonym, as well as the title of his first album on Bellissima. Melodies weave through complex rhythms in ways that sound different each time you listen, with tones & textures as warm and pure as the dry sun on a crisp autumn afternoon the day after any number of scary but rewarding life experiences like.....
Since the genius of Funfair, his first American release, Mr. Takemura has also released many great records on the Thrill Jockey label. Sign and Scope are highly recommended, as is the rare Child & Magic album, released on Warner Japan.