Alva Noto
Wave Weave – Sono Obi
Noton
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2026
LP (picture disc)
40.99
N-073-3
Gatefold die-cut sleeve w/ spot UV gloss, booklet
Pre-Order: Available on / around May 29th 2026
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Tracklist
1Sono Obi Wave Weave
2Sono Obi Landscape

»Wave Weave – Sono Obi« is the original soundtrack by Alva Noto, composed for a film by Carsten Nicolai. The project emerged from a collaboration with an 12th-generation kimono textile manufacturer in Kyoto, Japan.

At its core, the work explores the translation of sound into textile form: sonograms of musical compositions serve as the basis for woven structures, connecting acoustic frequency patterns with traditional weaving techniques. Alongside the original soundtrack, the release includes an alternative soundtrack version and a photographic documentation featuring sonograms, soundtrack visualizations, and film stills.