A transplanted New Yorker, Kato Hideki's rock improv trio is driven by the events of 9/11 and the declaration of war in Iraq, making a tough and sinewy sound with Otomo pushing the tubes in solos of gritty 70's psychedelia. The structures of the pieces are effectively simple, and the determination of the artists yields a great aural impression of the frustrations of world events. "I hope the music will unfold the stories as you listen. I hope too that you will keep your eyes and ears open to new stories. What you find may be gut-wrenching or depressing but sometimes darkness can help you find a way--a personal revolution or even a social progression--like Caravaggio's paintings or Johnny Cash's hymns can."-Kato Hideki