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Iso Uki The Shimmer of Flesh and Faith
Kneeking Records / Written by Guwashi
Born from the Dictionary Journey through the pages of Kojien Seventh Edition,
"Iso Uki" explores the intersection of language, flesh, faith, and pain.
"It must feel good when anemones touch the skin."
From this single thought, a quiet story begins,
where ink and morning dew intertwine,
binding human desire and silent prayer.
From isoi-so to floating names to Ichiyō Raifuku (the return of the sun),
words, calligraphy, and sound merge into one,
singing of the soul's rebirth after winter.
As the Japanese counterpart to the English piece
"Abu Ise - The Dictionary Pilgrimage,"
this song breathes new life into words born
within the womb of the dictionary itself.
- Iso Uki.
A prayer that heals through pain.
Kneeking Records is an independent music label that translates The Dictionary Journey into sound. The label was founded by Yoshihiro Sato, a calligrapher, a lifelong dictionary traveler, and a former kickboxing world champion. Since 2013, Yoshihiro has been reading dictionaries one page at a time writing, reflecting, and quietly documenting each newly discovered word. In 2025, these accumulated records began to take musical form. The Dictionary Journey is an ongoing exploration. With each passing day, new words are encountered, and their traces continue to grow steadily and without end. Kneeking Records spans a wide range of genres, including Reggae, J-Pop, R&B, Soul, House, Gospel, Funk, Ska, and at times, Punk Rock. While honoring the natural rhythm of language, the label pursues sound that is both refined and deeply listenable transforming the voice descending from calligraphy into music. That is the sound of Kneeking Records.
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