Akio Suzuki is a fascinating sound artist & his use of stones in performance reminds me of some of the work of local Phil Dadson. But Suzuki-san has his own unique approach to sound, in both performance and in active listening. He is currently in the UK for the School of Sound amongst other things & the following Q&A was recorded on April 20th, where he describes active listening & engaging with the environment & how it provides a ‘cleansing for the ears.’
He calls one of his instruments, an echo machine comprised of springs & resonators, Analapos-70. Have a listen on LastFM plus there is a good article here about some of his work
Suzuki-san is indeed a brilliant man. I first encountered his work in a documentary I saw while in Japan (although I didn’t understand a single word of the dialogue). It might have been “A Meridian Medley”, not sure, and can’t find very much about any films of him working on the net.
I remember footage of him building huge aeolian harps on the beach, and then waiting for the wind.