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Dokaka - Angel of Death



Dokaka - "Angel of Death". Dokaka was only added to the list of Björk collaborators on the 14th of this month, two days after he wrapped recording sessions with her in New York.

Dokaka is a Japanese beatbox artists whose onomatopoeic name is derived from a series of percussive syllables he uses for making drumbeats in his acapella recordings. This tune is one of the remakes for which he's gathered a small cult fanbase. "Angel of Death," a Slayer standard is prime fodder for one of Dokaka's vocal arrangements. Afterall, he doesn't just beatbox the drumbeats; he adds a little of the touch of what Björk calls "modern doo-wop," figuring in layers of instrumental melodic and harmonic textures. It's not too difficult to see how he'd be of use in the new Björk album. If you're just joining in, this post explains this week's prospectus.

I haven't found much information on him or his background. His website sort of skimps on the biographical details, but it does offer tons more tracks to download! Enjoy.

Comments

caley21 Apr 04

I already have this, but it is truly stunning.

forksclovetofu11 May 04

god i'm excited about a dokakka bjork track.
Wheeeeeee!

bev16 Jul 04

Angel of Death is by Slayer not Iron Maiden. Its on the Reign in Blood album.

plecostoman26 Apr 05

First things first, SLAYER FUCKING RULES!!!! I heard of Dokaka through a magazine I was reading just today. I heard he did Slayer's "Angel of Death" and knew this was something I HAD to hear. I'e been looking for it all oer the internet for an hour now and can't find it. The only file I could find was "Smells like Teen Spirit." This guy is f'n hilarious! I'm going on eBay right now to look for any CD's he has.




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