Such a catchy title, eh?
In any case, Tatsumaru is performing what is known as Roukyoku, which is a narrative type of singing accompanied by a 3 stringed lute known as the shamisen, providing an aural incense-burn like setting. For those cultural neanderthals like myself, the only way I can describe his performance here is to imagine an anguished JA Seazer (well, that's self-defining isn't it?)... on his 6th bourbon.
But of course, there's more than traditional Japanese music here. It's the early 70s, so the "Warner Beatniks" is yet another name for guitarist Kimio Mizutani (who must have played on one album a day back then) and his motley crew of studio performers. The psychedelic rock bits are exciting, but all too short, and leaves the listener wanting more. Way more.
An interesting artifact for certain, and definitely one to find if doing the deep dig in Japanese archaeological rock studies. Might require a few extra shovels to actually find however... If looking for an original, there's currently one copy available on Discogs for the low low price of $2,200. I think I'll await a reissue... This would have scored a Priority 0/None, though once again, it's a very interesting listen.
8/22/16 (review / new entry)
In any case, Tatsumaru is performing what is known as Roukyoku, which is a narrative type of singing accompanied by a 3 stringed lute known as the shamisen, providing an aural incense-burn like setting. For those cultural neanderthals like myself, the only way I can describe his performance here is to imagine an anguished JA Seazer (well, that's self-defining isn't it?)... on his 6th bourbon.
But of course, there's more than traditional Japanese music here. It's the early 70s, so the "Warner Beatniks" is yet another name for guitarist Kimio Mizutani (who must have played on one album a day back then) and his motley crew of studio performers. The psychedelic rock bits are exciting, but all too short, and leaves the listener wanting more. Way more.
An interesting artifact for certain, and definitely one to find if doing the deep dig in Japanese archaeological rock studies. Might require a few extra shovels to actually find however... If looking for an original, there's currently one copy available on Discogs for the low low price of $2,200. I think I'll await a reissue... This would have scored a Priority 0/None, though once again, it's a very interesting listen.
8/22/16 (review / new entry)
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