vatokyo mobile musiclp1982uk

V/A:Tokyo mobile music,LP,1982,UK

Great compilation of Japanese bands in the electronic/synth pop

range.Conceived by David Claridge, who apparently traveled around

Tokyo with a hand-held Sony cassette recorder (featured on the front

of the album) and inserted snippets of ambient city sounds and

overheard conversations between the cuts which provide the actual meat

of the album.

From linear notes:

AKIKO YANO One of the most creative female singers in Japan, has

recordedseven albums to date. Often collaborates with YMO team.

EEARTHLING 3 piece electronic band from Tokyo

SHOUKICHI KINA Japanese reagge from island of Okinawa

LIZARD Formed 4 years ago. One of the first underground new wave

bandsto emerge from Tokyo. Momoya is the lead singer and driving force

HIKASHU Create a fusion of old and new Japanese musical themes. Lead

singeris an actor from Japanese theatre.

YUKIHIRO TAKAHSHI No. 1 drummer No. 1 producer and member of YMO.

SALON MUSIC Formed early 81, one of the newest bands on the Tokyo

undergorund circuit.

Tracklisting:

A1 Hikashu New Tribe

A2 Akiko Yano Rose Garden

A3 Earthling You Go On Natural

A4 Yukihiro Takahashi Mirrormanic

A5 Shoukichi Kina Mimichiri Bozu

B1 Lizard Sa Ka Na

B2 Hikashu The Model

B3 Salon Music Hunting On Paris

B4 Akiko Yano Canton Boy

Amazing compilation!