The aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami has been simultaneously excruciating and inspiring to witness. With disasters of this magnitude there is so much tragedy, and so much heroism. I've been undoubtedly feeling that "Japanese Blues" mental state so eloquently described by NØ.
When Zer0_II asked for a post out of respect for Japan and their current struggle, I immediately thought of this album. This is not the first time Geinō Yamashirogumi has made an appearance @ DM. Zer0_II posted their marvelous score for Akira in August of last year. Osorezan (Mountain of Fear) / Dou No Kenbai (Copper Sword Dance) was released in 1976 as two LP sidelong tracks of mega-intensity. This album is a startling and beautiful demonstration of the creative possibilities of a collective. The experimental atmospherics, vocal freak-outs, and prog/space rock crossed with world folk thing has been executed many times, but in my opinion this album, as with all work by Geinō Yamashirogumi, stands as an incomparable experience. Every time I listen to this recording all the way through, I feel completely cleansed and reinvigorated.
When Zer0_II asked for a post out of respect for Japan and their current struggle, I immediately thought of this album. This is not the first time Geinō Yamashirogumi has made an appearance @ DM. Zer0_II posted their marvelous score for Akira in August of last year. Osorezan (Mountain of Fear) / Dou No Kenbai (Copper Sword Dance) was released in 1976 as two LP sidelong tracks of mega-intensity. This album is a startling and beautiful demonstration of the creative possibilities of a collective. The experimental atmospherics, vocal freak-outs, and prog/space rock crossed with world folk thing has been executed many times, but in my opinion this album, as with all work by Geinō Yamashirogumi, stands as an incomparable experience. Every time I listen to this recording all the way through, I feel completely cleansed and reinvigorated.
Year of Original Release: 1976
Year of Reissue: 1994
Label: Victor Japan
Catalog #: VICL-23084
Genre: Experimental, World Fusion, World Music
Media: CD
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Year of Reissue: 1994
Label: Victor Japan
Catalog #: VICL-23084
Genre: Experimental, World Fusion, World Music
Media: CD
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Track List:
1. 恐山 (20:00)
2. 銅之剣舞 (18:47)
1. 恐山 (20:00)
2. 銅之剣舞 (18:47)
Download: Geinō Yamashirogumi - 恐山／銅之剣舞 Osorezan / Dou No Kenbai
Download Size: 87 MB
Download Size: 87 MB
Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWeird i have a different version this LP its sounds way different ! the one you have seems to be more lushed instrument wise like in the first track theres some sort of pads playing in the background the one i have there isn't
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to listen to this for a very long time. Thank you for saving me the trouble of having to track it down. I can't wait to listen to this. If it is even half as good as the Akira soundtrack I know I will absolutely love it.
ReplyDelete@CzarofAudio: Yes, this CD version features a slightly extended version of the first piece compared to the original LP and CD releases.
ReplyDelete@Zer0_II: This is an amazing record. If you haven't heard Ecophony Rinne yet either, you have to check it out because it is freakin' life-changing. I may end up posting a FLAC @ MF=R at some point.
I gonna try to get one more Japan post up Wednesday evening.
@Strange Ranger: I haven't listened to Ecophony Rinne either. If you post it over on your blog, would you mind shooting me a message? Sometimes I get so consumed with my school work that I forget to check all my favorite blogs. In fact, I still haven't even had the opportunity to listen to this album yet. :( I look forward to seeing what you plan to finish off your selection from Japan with. I will download it regardless of whether I will have the opportunity to listen to it soon or not. I have thoroughly enjoyed every single album you have posted so far. Take care.
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