Crammed Discs
YASUAKI SHIMIZU - Music For Commercials . LP
Made To Measure Vol. 12
Originariamente pubblicato da Crammed nel 1987, questo è uno dei dischi più ricercati della leggendaria serie Made To Measure. Conosciuto per i suoi numerosi album, colonne sonore e collaborazioni con artisti del calibro di Ryuichi Sakamoto, Van Dyke Parks, Pierre Barouh, Björk & Elvin Jones, il compositore e sassofonista Yasuaki Shimizu scrisse e registrò questa geniale e inventiva collezione di “corti musicali", inizialmente concepiti per spot televisivi giapponesi (e con titoli come “Seiko", “Sharp”, “Honda”, ecc. Questo album ha raggiunto lo status quasi mitico negli ultimi anni, che hanno visto artisti come Oneohtrix Point Never cantare le sue lodi.
Originally issued by Crammed in 1987, this is one of the most sought-after releases in our legendary Made To Measure series. Known for his numerous albums, soundtracks, and collaborations with the likes of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Van Dyke Parks, Pierre Barouh, Björk & Elvin Jones, composer & saxophonist Yasuaki Shimizu wrote and recorded this brilliant and inventive collection of short pieces, initially conceived for Japanese TV commercials (and bearing sweet titles such as “Seiko”, “Sharp”, “Honda” etc). This album has achieved near-mythical status in the last few years, which have seen artists such as Oneohtrix Point Never sing its praise.
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