The Story
** This is a BACKORDER item. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.
KEY FEATURES
- Originally self-released in only 100 copies in 1979
- Stoughton “tip-on” jacket
- Vinyl pressed at Cascade Record Pressing
- Available on two color editions: Black Vinyl and Translucent “Root Beer” Vinyl
- New liner notes
RELEASE DESCRIPTION
Experience the captivating and hypnotic sounds of Joyama no Narazumono – a rare gem of Japan’s 70’s folk scene!
A genre-bending album by duo Shigeki Kobayashi and Yasuo Yamada, who drew inspiration from songs by local boatmen and British folk like Fairport Convention and The Albion Band to craft a minimalist, intimate approach to both traditional and original compositions.
Locally released in 1979 in an edition of just 100 copies, this highly sought-after album is now available worldwide for the first time.
Printed on Stoughton “tip-on” jackets. 300 copies on black vinyl, and 200 on Translucent “Root beer” vinyl.
TRACKLIST
- Kagura Song (神楽の唄)
- Joyama Song (城山唄)
- Tarodon and Jirodon’s Dog (太郎どんと次郎どんの犬)
- Jarigachi Song (じゃりがち唄)
- Over the Mountain (山越えて)
- Boatman’s Song (船頭唄)
- Tenjinko Song (天神講の唄)
- Shimiwatari (しみわたり)
- Bon Odori Part 1 (盆踊りパート1)
- Ginkgo (いちょう)
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Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
** This is a BACKORDER item. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.
KEY FEATURES
- Originally self-released in only 100 copies in 1979
- Stoughton “tip-on” jacket
- Vinyl pressed at Cascade Record Pressing
- Available on two color editions: Black Vinyl and Translucent “Root Beer” Vinyl
- New liner notes
RELEASE DESCRIPTION
Experience the captivating and hypnotic sounds of Joyama no Narazumono – a rare gem of Japan’s 70’s folk scene!
A genre-bending album by duo Shigeki Kobayashi and Yasuo Yamada, who drew inspiration from songs by local boatmen and British folk like Fairport Convention and The Albion Band to craft a minimalist, intimate approach to both traditional and original compositions.
Locally released in 1979 in an edition of just 100 copies, this highly sought-after album is now available worldwide for the first time.
Printed on Stoughton “tip-on” jackets. 300 copies on black vinyl, and 200 on Translucent “Root beer” vinyl.
TRACKLIST
- Kagura Song (神楽の唄)
- Joyama Song (城山唄)
- Tarodon and Jirodon’s Dog (太郎どんと次郎どんの犬)
- Jarigachi Song (じゃりがち唄)
- Over the Mountain (山越えて)
- Boatman’s Song (船頭唄)
- Tenjinko Song (天神講の唄)
- Shimiwatari (しみわたり)
- Bon Odori Part 1 (盆踊りパート1)
- Ginkgo (いちょう)
