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About this album
Renowned Japanese musician Osamu Kitajima takes listeners on a captivating journey through his early years with his latest album, ‘The Early Years 1972-1981’. This compilation features a collection of Kitajima’s most influential and groundbreaking work, showcasing his unique fusion of traditional Japanese music with elements of rock, jazz, and world music. With mesmerizing instrumentals and haunting vocals, this album highlights Kitajima’s talents as a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. From the ethereal sounds of ‘Benzaiten’ to the energetic beats of ‘Masterless Samurai’, this album is a must-listen for any fans of world music and a testament to Kitajima’s enduring musical legacy.Tracklist
1
(LP1) Fumio Miyashita & Osamu Kitajima - Shin Chugoku
2
Hyakusho Wa Tanoshi
3
Paimonyu
4
Takai Takai Koanryo
5
Ketsumazuitemo
6
Monchauni
7
Inchunfa
8
Kenchokunchantan
9
Ronshuiko
10
Tohoko
11
(LP2) Osamu Kitajima - Benzaiten
12
Benzaiten - God Of Music And Water
13
Taiyo - The Sun
14
Tengu - A Long-Nosed Goblin
15
Benzaiten (Reprise) - God Of Music And Water
16
Whoma - Immortality
17
(LP3) Osamu Kitajima - Osamu
18
Sui-In
19
Frost Flowers
20
Hear The Rain, See It Fall
21
Endless Steps
22
Yesterday And Karma
23
Purple Hills And Crystal Streams
24
Elemental Spirits
25
Fur, Fin And Feather
26
Sui-Yo
27
(LP4) Osamu Kitajima - Masterless Samurai
28
Golden Mean
29
Wild Monk
30
Sei... Essence
31
Where Is The Real Japan?
32
Masterless Samurai
33
Breath Of Night
34
Edo Townsfolk
35
Floating Garden
36
Koshaku... To The Point
37
Whoga... Grace
38
(LP5) Osamu Kitajima - Dragon King
39
Hot Strings Invasion
40
Lake Spirit
41
Say You Will
42
Share My Love
43
Dragon King
44
Willow Pattern
45
Yamame