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1980's Tokyo was an intense period of growth for Japan, and the effects on Chris Child -- Kodomo -- were countless. Attending the Technology EXPO 1985 served as a futuristic counterpoint to a childhood filled with classical piano lessons as a kid living in Japan for 8 years. In fact, the meaning of the moniker Kodomo is "child" in Japanese. Flash forward to a high school life in Seoul, Korea that consisted of tape recorder and drum machine experiments, to a discovery of Autechre's Incunabula while in college, and the synthesis of Kodomo's musical outlook begins to come into focus.
Musically, Kodomo is vibrant and versatile, influenced by classic IDM and golden era Warp Records as much as bottom heavy beats, classical minimalism, and warm 80's synths. These influences create soaring soundscapes that fly in similar orbits as contemporaries Kwes, Four Tet, Clint Mansell and Clark, while simultaneously drawing lines to influences like Vangelis, Boards Of Canada, Orbital, and Cabaret Voltaire.
To date, Kodomo has released two albums, one EP, and five singles. His debut album, Still Life was released on NYC label 5 Point Records. His second album, Frozen In Motion, released in 2011. He's been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, This American Life and All Things Considered, and is an Emmy award winning composer.
