Description
A 12-inch record for savoring Japanese ambient music, one side at a time.
Side A features a work by Shuichiro Nakazawa under the name Modern Living. Characterized by the minimal, structured sound typical of his career in ambient and electronic music since the 1990s, the track first appeared on the compilation "Art Form 2" and was also selected for "Virtual Dreams." Long, drawn-out synth sounds quietly layer upon one another, creating depth through the placement of sound while keeping development restrained. Recorded at full length on one side, it allows listeners to surrender to the flow of sound without interruption.
Side B features "System For Zodiac" by Yasutaka Sato under the name Virgo. One of his signature works, emphasizing experimentation and sound design, it was originally included on the extremely limited "Landform Code" CD. The textures of the electronic sounds and the transitions between chords are clearly defined, revealing a meticulous design within its quiet presence. This is the first time the track has been released on vinyl, conveying the depth of Japanese ambient music from a different perspective than Side A.
A1. Modern Living - Snow Bird
B1. Virgo - System For Zodiac
Ambient Classics From Japan on Mukatsuku features two lush filled classics from the label Form@ Record label from the land of the rising sun....First up, Shuichiro Nakazawa under the guise of Modern Living from 1998 - initially taken from the Art Form 2 compilation although it also popped up on Music From Memory's excellent Virtual Dreams collection - now gets a whole side loud playing time on vinyl to itself. On the flipside comes Virgo aka Yasutaka Sato with his gorgeous 'System For Zodiac piece, taken from the Landform Code CD, of which only 30 copies were ever made and is the first time ever on vinyl.
