Gaijin Blues by Gaijin Blues - Shapes of Rhythm [SOR006] FLAC download included with physical items

Gaijin Blues

Gaijin Blues

A 4 track electronic ep (22m 40s) — released February 1st 2019 on Shapes of Rhythm

#electronic #dance

Gaijin Blues is Naphta and band mate PlaystationYoga Music's tribute to Japanese pop culture, manga and video games. This EP is the result of tours to different regions of Japan and spending time in record shops, as well as playing classic RPGs. Gaijin Blues is a blend between Japanese and Western music with live studio instruments. It's a feeling, an expression and a time and space vehicle.

Secret of Mana explores live percussion and bass with strings, live flute and dreamy vocals, whilst Cafe LeBlanc references a peaceful location in JRPG Persona 5 and features more soothing strings and is inspired by manga soundtracks.

Metal Gear Rex is string-lead and features complex melodies and vocal chops. Another tribute to Japanese gaming culture, this one has a driving, hypnotic bassline and an eye on the dance floor.Guardia Castle opens with a 4/4 disco beat before introducing unexpected layers of blissful, melodic female vocals, acoustic guitars and flutes.

This is rather lovely - Lexis Music Is My Sanctuary

Just about the coolest electronic inspired thing i’ve heard this year. Loose & sloppy rhythms with modern spiritual vibrations! - Emanative Jazzman, On The Corner

Nice and smooth beat with a touch of orientalism - Anchorsong Tru Thoughts

Yeah, Feeling this! - Errol andwot Touching Bass/NTS

Gorgeous - Nemone BBC 6Music

This Is something to look out for - Esa Worldwide FM

Nice one! - Carista Red Light Radio/NTS

Nice Polyrhythms! - Hector Plimmer NTS/Alberts Favourites

Sounds wicked! - Mathieu Schreyer KCRW

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