Suishou no Fune, roughly translated as "The Ship of Crystal" (水晶の舟, Suishō no fune), is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo by guitarists Pirako Kurenai and Kageo in July 1999.[1] In 2002, Toshihiko Isogai joined on drums and the band added Doronco on bass a few months later. Also joined was Tail. Since then membership has revolved.
The band's music is characterized by free improvisation through twin-guitar explorations with vocals. They have made many live shows with Keiji Haino, having been the first one a 3 hour session jam in 2004. The group have toured the US and Europe many times and released various CDs, some on the Holy Mountain label. Their new CD is being produced by Michael Gibbons of Bardo Pond.[when?]
September 25, 2011 "You Tears" was released by "P.S.F RECORDS".
Discography
Live (ライブ) (Self-Released, 2003)
Suishou no Fune (水晶の舟) (Japanoise, 2005)
Where the Spirits Are (神がいる処) (Holy Mountain, 2006)
Akatsuki: The Sky Grayed and the Dawn Came Behind the Fog (Self-Released, 2006)
I Throw a Stone Into the Endless Depths (Sloow, 2007)
The Light of Dark Night (aRCHIVE, 2007)
Writhing Underground Flowers (The Lotus Sound, 2007)