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Still on and about after years of the most intense crate digging, gem mining, desperate head-scratching and avid schooling, thirsty as ever for the next musical thrill to wrap our ears and brains around, here comes the fruit of Cosmocities' life-long love story with Japanese electronics, Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku Vol. 1 and Vol.2. From the soul-fulfilling first crush felt upon hearing the iconic soundtrack of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto onto the label's release of Inner Science "Cosmo Tracks," through the life-affirming sets of Laurent Garnier at Dijon's seminal club, l'An-fer, the influence of Japanese music was paramount to the development of Cosmocities catalogue, whether directly or indirectly. This first volume features K. Inoue, Gabby & Lopez, Inner Science, Aquarium, Naohito Uchiyama, Keta Ra, Yuu Udagawa, Noah, Sauce81, Keita Sano, Waltz, Kuniyuki, and Ken Ishii.
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CMSR 011LP
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Still on and about after years of the most intense crate digging, gem mining, desperate head-scratching and avid schooling, thirsty as ever for the next musical thrill to wrap our ears and brains around, here comes the fruit of Cosmocities' life-long love story with Japanese electronics, Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku Vol. 1 and Vol.2. From the soul-fulfilling first crush felt upon hearing the iconic soundtrack of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto onto the label's release of Inner Science "Cosmo Tracks," through the life-affirming sets of Laurent Garnier at Dijon's seminal club, l'An-fer, the influence of Japanese music was paramount to the development of Cosmocities catalog, whether directly or indirectly. This second volume features Seiji Ono, Uyama Hiroto, J.A.K.A.M, Yuu Udagawa, Jazztronik, BRISA, Ryoma Takemasa, The Backwoods, LOADRUNNER, 909 State, Hiroshi Watanabe, Tomi Chair, and Satoshi Fumi.
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CMSR 006EP
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Rare trance/ambient house reissue from French label Cosmocities Records -- including a remix from S.O.N.S. under his SYO moniker. Fruit of '90s cross-channel outfit Prism, the collaborative endeavor of French producer Pascal Eloy and UK-based Grant Wilkinson, the three-track EP mixes unreleased music ("Refraction"), a 1996-issued goodie ("Rain") and an exclusive remix from SYO, better known for his ambitiously retro-futuristic output under the S.O.N.S moniker. Originally released as part of Planet Dog's 1996 compilation "Feed Your Head", "Rain" retains all of its original mystique and soulful use of modern production tools -- letting a cascading flow of arpeggiated synths, stealth bass onslaughts and 303-borne trippiness pour down as a fully immersive digital shower for the senses. An unheard gem from the vault, initially written and recorded in 1995, "Refraction" pulls further dynamic traction from a bubbling drum programming and damp, urban jungle-y atmosphere -- beaming you straight back in the rave's most compelling heyday with its feverish maelstrom of fluttering bleeps, spiraling tribal motifs and faux-organic, Neo-Easternmost harmonics. Adding his ever-innovative spin to the table, SYO cuts into the flesh of the original to deliver a further syncopated and spacious version, flush with complex rhythmic sleights of hand and subtle melodic trickery throughout, bound to keep you on the edge with every bar. 25 years on since it was first designed, Prism's lasting relevancy shines bright on this all-road, bold-to-the-full trance epic that's lost nothing of its flair.
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