Cindelic Records in Italy reissues this 1981 classic that finds Chisato Yamada joining forces with Takeshi Terauchi and his Oriental Fantastic Orchestra to make an LP that defies expectation and categorization. It is a unique record, a conceptual work, with innovative songs that transcend the boundaries of traditional music by mixing modernity, rural, and electronic atmospheres, local arias and contemporary music. It is a record with strongly evocative and cinematic sounds.
This audiophile quality pressing comes with an insert (including English translation) and an OBI. If this appeals to you, also check out: Rinsyoe Kida, Akira Ishikawa & His Count Buffalos - Drum & Tsugaru Jamisen
Track List:
- First movement | Torai Zanmai (The Path Of The Shamisen)
- First movement | Echizen Nagare Bushi (The Echizen Current)
- First movement | Ryōmin Ichiai Aseishigawa (The Lord Of Great Humanity Aseishigawa)
- First movement | Kamigawara Bushi Tamashi Eienni (The Kawigawara Song, Eternally In The Soul)
- First aria | Tsugaru Haru Uta (Tsugaru Spring Song)
- First aria | Tsugaru Natsu Uta (Tsugaru Summer Song)
- First aria | Tsugaru Aki Uta (Tsugaru Autumn Song)
- First aria | Tsugaru Fuyu Uta (Tsugaru Winter Song)