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Akira Mitake

Himawari
LP Black $45
  • A masterpiece of Japanese ambient/new age music
  • Pressed on Black Vinyl
  • Originally released in 1987

Description

Soundtrack of the documentary program for Japanese art history, “Japan: Its Heart and Form” which was aired on NHK educational channel from 1987 to 1988. Akira Mitake worked on it, and after the dissolution of Ippudo, he produced music for the media and provided music to many artists, mainly pop music. It’s an electronic work that expresses the silence, space, romance reminiscent of Japanese spirit. The entire contents has a mysterious atmosphere, “Yasha” and “Keisetsu” are particularly captivating, evoking the beauty of Japan. Truly amazing piece left by the talent behind Masami Tsuchiya, who can be interpreted as ambient music.

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Himawari
  • 2 Retro no Shizuku
  • 3 Yasha
  • 4 Boufuu
  • 5 Reien no Madobe
  • 6 Kinshitsu no Shirabe
  • 7 Itoshi no Rei
  • 8 Keisetsu
  • 9 Ranja no Sono
  • 10 Koshuu