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Words are not born complete.
Before they settle into meaning, they exist as murmurs gonyo gonyo.
Gonyo Gonyo Storytelling explores that fragile moment,
where language is still fluid and thought has not yet hardened into certainty.
Rooted in classical Japanese storytelling and guided by dictionary definitions,
this piece transforms whispered ambiguity into sound,
inviting the listener to feel how even unclear words can gently move reality.
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.
Kneeking Records