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A field tested cycle of songs was selected and sequenced for the album. 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One of his masterpieces from “Vol. 2” titled “The Word II” gained great popularity after inspiring Mac DeMarco to cover it creating one of his most acclaimed tracks to date, an unforgettable tribute to Sekito’s blissful compositions. Quavo feat. Travis Scott, Eevee and others followed sampling this track to create new tunes. During the past years youtube’s music recommendation algorithm also did its part popularizing this track and the whole vol.2 LP online as well as creating an unsatisfiable demand for the highly sought-after 12” which hadn’t been reissued to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigeo Sekito studied piano as a child and aspired to become a composer, studying composition at Osaka Kyouiku University. He was later attracted to a new Yamaha instrument called “the Electone”, and won the first prize at the National Electone Competition in 1967. He was one of the leading figures in the world of the Electone, while teaching younger students. He also performed and composed music on the piano under the name of Ken Akishino (秋篠健) and published some of his works on his YouTube channel before passing away in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1975, Shigeo Sekito’s “Special Sound Series Vol. 2” is one of the best examples of his Electone works as a composer and pioneer. As a Malaysian newspaper described in a 1991 article:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“His fresh, energetic, rhythmic and sometimes humorous style of playing is attracting a growing number of fans and enthusiasts to try and play Electone, and is expected to develop new possibilities in the Electone world. He is actively engaged in numerous concerts and recordings, both at home and abroad, practicing up to 14 to 15 hours a day. Sekito’s music can be described as “careful as the devil and daring as the angel itself”. His selection of tone color and miraculously sound manipulations make us find ourselves all of a sudden pulled back to our past inner experiences or thrown away into an opened future cosmic space. This is indeed a demonic work and may also result from the sweetness and purity of the angelic whisperings.\"\u003c\/p\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFirst ever reissue of this highly sought-after 12” in its original format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNew remaster by the engineers of the original label, \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eNIPPON\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eCOLUMBIA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIncludes “The Word II” popularized by Mac DeMarco’s acclaimed cover (Chamber of Reflection on Salad Days album)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFeatured on Chee Shimizu’s “Obscure sound” book and many articles on international press and radio shows such as \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eNTS\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eBBC\u003c\/span\u003e Radio 1, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[[Catalog Number]]MKC001[[Artist]]Shigeo Sekito","brand":"Maru Kaite Chon","offers":[{"title":"Shigeo Sekito Special Sound Series Vol. 2 - The Word \/ Vinyl \/ LP Black","offer_id":43959845290229,"sku":"MKC001","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/tmp_2F1669237408135-s02wmj2kmc-356217e9ce1bc8d0a54625f01d21015e_2FMKC001_front.jpg?v=1690531502"},{"product_id":"n-d-e","title":"N.D.E.","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\u003cp\u003eFirst ever vinyl pressing of Haruomi Hosono’s full album \u003cem\u003eN.D.E.\u003c\/em\u003e Featuring Goh Hotoda, Yasuhiko Terada, Yasuaki Shimizu, Bill Laswell \u0026amp; François Kevorkian. 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It formed part of a run of albums that saw the Japanese producer embrace contemporaneous influences – think Spacetime Continuum-style ambient techno, DJ Spooky-esque illbient, weighty ambient dub, and the \"ambient house\" antics of The Orb – in his own inimitable, far-sighted style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was ably assisted on \u003cem\u003eN.D.E.\u003c\/em\u003e by an undeniably impressive roll call of collaborators, most notably no-wave hero-turned-ambient explorer Bill Laswell (who Hosono subsequently worked with on joint album\u003cem\u003e Interpieces Organization\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eNYC\u003c\/span\u003e DJ\/producer Francois Kevorkian, and fellow Japanese ambient pioneer Yasuaki Shimizu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such a stellar cast list, it’s perhaps unsurprising that \u003cem\u003eN.D.E.\u003c\/em\u003e has achieved cult status over the years despite being near impossible to find outside of Hosono’s native Japan. Remarkably, it never received a full vinyl release, with only five of the set’s cuts appearing on an ultra-limited sampler. Now, Rush Hour is putting the record straight, delivering a DJ-friendly, remastered version that spreads that album’s seven tracks across two slabs of vinyl, cut at 33rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eN.D.E.\u003c\/em\u003e remains an impressive, unearthly, and otherworldly album. Its unique and distinctive sound makes use of multiple nods to Eastern musical culture – think Tabla rhythms, heady violin courtesy of guest musician Arun Bagal, and transcendental synth sounds – but also throbbing techno grooves, Pete Namlook style ambient electronics, spaced-out dub rhythms, bubbly melodies reminiscent of Warp Records Artificial Intelligence-era \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eIDM\u003c\/span\u003e output, trippy tribal drums, and immersive electronic dream-scapes that recall the greatest exponents of Japanese new-age ambient music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights are plentiful, from the Test Department-at-dawn brilliance of Bill Laswell co-production \"Edge of the End\" and the sunrise-ready, dew-fresh dreaminess of \"Aero\" to the surging ambient techno hedonism of \"Strange Attractor\" – a near cult cut that remains a timeless slab of hallucinatory dancefloor excellence – and the slow-motion space-dub of Francois Kevorkian collaboration \"Teaching of Sphinx,\" whose oddly processed sounds and low-slung bass subtly reference the Orb’s earlier remix of YMO’s \"Tong Poo.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s also the impeccable, pleasingly experimental \"Spinning Spirits\" – all-addictive Indian rhythms, punishingly distorted bass, raw electronics, and paranoid aural textures – and the sparkling bliss of \"Heliotherapy,\" a woozy chunk of sun-bright electronic hypnotism that encapsulates everything good about Hosono’s mid-90s productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst ever vinyl pressing of \u003cem\u003eN.D.E.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed on black double vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Goh Hotoda, Yasuhiko Terada, Yasuaki Shimizu, Bill Laswell \u0026amp; François Kevorkian…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut at 33rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eSALES\u003c\/span\u003e TO \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eJAPAN\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[[Catalog Number]]RH-STORE JPN 10[[Artist]]Haruomi Hosono","brand":"Rush Hour","offers":[{"title":"N.D.E. \/ Vinyl \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":43959853023477,"sku":"RH-STORE JPN 10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/tmp_2F1677000800093-tww3iekiyz-783078c8bca9d2d5418d81c52cab3dd4_2Funnamedjfkd.png?v=1690531775"},{"product_id":"colors","title":"Colors","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\u003cp\u003eFollowing his debut EP tttwoface from the Belgian label \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eURBAN\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eWAVES\u003c\/span\u003e last year, Tokyo based electronic musician Yanaco has defined their sound, focusing their wide range of influences into what is no doubt one of the finest ambient albums to come out of Japan in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples, programmed electronics, and synth pads are layered with care and precision to create an ineffable serenity that calls to mind the works of both Hiroshi Yoshimura and Aphex Twin, while still being distinctly Yanaco. 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The Long Living Things, the album was released in 1988 by Japanese musician\/composer Masahiro Sugaya for performing arts company \"Pappa Tarahumara\", which he also belonged to, and has long been overlooked by all but a few enthusiastic music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-VINE is honoured to have the honour of reissuing this great work on vinyl for the first time in the world. The second track ‘Umi No Sunatsubu’ was included into the Grammy-nominated album \"Kankyo Ongaku\" released by Light In The Attic. Minimalistic, interwoven soft sequences give his music a feeling of floating and warming, this sound is representing the very essence of the Japanese ambient. 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This period saw the birth of many great Japanese techno labels, such as Sublime Records, Transonic Records, Syzygy Records, Frogman Records, and Form@ Records, which followed in the late '90s. The compilation features ambient, chill-out, and intelligent techno from these leading labels alongside lesser-known but equally influential imprints, as well as ambient deviations from Japanese house producers. Much of the music has only ever been released on CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVirtual Dreams II\u003c\/em\u003e is compiled by Eiji Taniguchi and Jamie Tiller, who previously collaborated on Music From Memory releases such as \u003cem\u003eHeisei No Oto\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDream Dolphin - Gaia\u003c\/em\u003e. This project is especially poignant as it is the final one Jamie Tiller worked on before his tragic passing in 2023. Jamie had been researching, planning, and compiling this edition of \u003cem\u003eVirtual Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e even before the first chapter was released, believing that many great tracks in Japan fit the series' concept. Knowing how much love and energy he put into this compilation gives it a special place in our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled by Jamie Tiller and Eiji Taniguchi, with artwork by Kenta Senekt, design by Steele Bonus, and liner notes by Itaru W. 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This iconic album was the result of a collaboration between the outstanding musicians Bill Laswell, Atom Heart, and Tetsu Inoue. First released in 1995 on the legendary label FAX +49-69\/450464, it immediately gained recognition and admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Second Nature\" impresses with its diversity. It brilliantly combines ambient melodies, deep basslines, experimental dub, and complex rhythms, creating a captivating and multifaceted sonic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album showcases the exceptional talent of these artists, solidifying their place among the most innovative figures in contemporary music. By blending ambient, electronic, and world music elements, \"Second Nature\" transcends genre boundaries, offering a unique sonic journey that continues to inspire listeners with its beauty and innovation to this day. With the aim of preserving and celebrating exceptional albums from the past, we have prepared this reissue in the hope that \"Second Nature\" will become a significant addition to your music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrandiose collaboration by highly prolific artists Bill Laswell, Atom Heart, and Tetsu Inoue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbsolutely inimitable mix of ambient melodies, deep basslines, experimental dub, complex rhythms and multifaceted sonic landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Digipak CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]IF-125CD[[Artist]]Second Nature (Bill Laswell)\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Infinite Fog","offers":[{"title":"Second Nature \/ Album \/ CD","offer_id":46110744477941,"sku":"IF-125CD","price":16.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/IF125CD.jpg?v=1732634295"},{"product_id":"the-pocket-of-fever","title":"The Pocket of Fever","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \n\n\u003ciframe id=\"disco-playlist-20211869\" name=\"disco-playlist-20211869\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" class=\"disco-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/ambientsans.disco.ac\/e\/p\/20211869?download=false\u0026amp;s=Q9DLN0poFeIZA09bdYFfhCW9AO0%3AOEgmaIVs\u0026amp;artwork=true\u0026amp;color=%233282C2\u0026amp;theme=white\" width=\"480\" height=\"395\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMasahiro Sugaya is a Japanese composer with a prolific career in music for film, television, and the performing arts. 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Drawing inspiration from his early days with Z*F, he continues to push the boundaries of ambient, industrial, and world music genres, earning him a dedicated following across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally available in 1994 as a limited-edition DAT tape through Staalplaat Records, Cidar was later included as a bonus CD in the reissue of another Rapoon classic, Fallen Gods. Now, after years of anticipation, fans can experience this mesmerizing work as a stand-alone release – remastered and expanded with three previously unreleased tracks from the original 1994 recording sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCidar showcases Robin’s signature sound – a seamless blend of Z*F-inspired drones and loops intertwined with vibrant African percussion and hauntingly beautiful Asian string instruments. This combination creates an immersive, trance-like atmosphere that transports listeners into a world of meditative sonic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its enchanting rhythms and deeply textured layers, Cidar stands as a testament to Robin’s unparalleled ability to craft music that defies genre boundaries while remaining instantly recognizable. Fans of both Zoviet*France and Rapoon will find themselves drawn into the hypnotic sounds of this timeless masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standalone release of Cidar marks an important milestone in the history of experimental music, offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to rediscover or experience for the first time one of Robin Storey’s most influential works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneering Post-Industrial Masterpiece – From Robin Storey (Zoviet*France), Cidar represents his visionary exploration of ambient, industrial, and world music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Expanded – Now available as a standalone release for the first time, with three previously unreleased tracks from the original 1994 recording sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypnotic Sonic Exploration – A seamless blend of Zoviet*France-inspired drones, African percussion, and Asian string instruments, creating an immersive, trance-like atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimeless \u0026amp; Groundbreaking – A true testament to Robin Storey’s ability to craft genre-defying music that remains iconic and deeply influential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for Fans of Zoviet*France \u0026amp; Rapoon – A must-have for collectors and new listeners alike, offering an unforgettable listening experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]AKT13LP[[Artist]]Rapoon","brand":"KontaktAudio","offers":[{"title":"Cidar (Redux) \/ Album \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":46585543688437,"sku":"AKT13LP","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cidar (Redux) \/ Album \/ CD","offer_id":46585543721205,"sku":"AKT13CD","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/710473186193.jpg?v=1745454278"}],"url":"https:\/\/lightintheattic.net\/collections\/ambient.oembed?page=8","provider":"Light in the Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}