Sugai Ken - UkabazUmorezU 不浮不埋
Review by Jude Johnson
The latest album by Sugai Ken, "UkabazUmorezU 不浮不埋," is a captivating journey through a world of ambient sounds and experimental beats. The album features a unique blend of traditional Japanese music and contemporary electronic sounds, creating a truly immersive experience for the listener.
Sugai Ken's attention to detail is evident in every track, with intricate layers of sound that build and evolve over time. The use of field recordings and natural sounds, such as birdsong and flowing water, adds to the otherworldly feel of the album.
One standout track is "Wochikaeri to Uzume," which features a hypnotic rhythm that gradually intensifies as the song progresses. The use of traditional Japanese instruments, such as the koto and shakuhachi, gives the track a sense of cultural authenticity that is both captivating and inspiring.
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Download
Filename: sugai-ken-ukabazumorezu.zip- MP3 size: 191.4 mb
- FLAC size: 945.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Katsura = 桂 | 2:46 | |
| Wochikaeri To Uzume = をちかえりと渦女 | 2:49 | |
| Ganoubyoshi = 贋扇拍子 | 2:26 | |
| Kanman no Uragasumi (蚶満の裏霞) | 3:43 | |
| Wakihi = 湧き祕 | 2:19 | |
| Mei (冥) | 0:59 | |
| Doujiri = 堂尻 | 2:59 | |
| Ganoubyoshi (贋扇拍子) | 2:25 | |
| Shinobine (時鳥) | 2:59 | |
| Doujiri (堂尻) | 2:58 | |
| Sawariyanagi (障り柳) | 6:07 | |
| Okera = 桶楽 | 4:28 | |
| Gibaso (偽番叟) | 2:07 | |
| Katsura = 桂 | 2:46 | |
| Wakihi (湧き祕) | 2:19 | |
| Suzunarikibushi (鈴生り木節) | 3:52 | |
| Shinobine = 時鳥 | 2:59 | |
| Suzunarikibushi = 鈴生り木節 | 3:52 | |
| Wochikaeri to Uzume (をちかえりと渦女) | 2:48 | |
| Sawariyanagi = 障り柳 | 6:07 | |
| Mei = 冥 | 1:00 | |
| Kugutsu Biwa (傀儡びわ) | 1:23 | |
| Shinobine = 時鳥 | 2:59 | |
| Kugutsu Biwa = 傀儡びわ | 1:23 | |
| Okera = 桶楽 | 4:28 | |
| Ganoubyoshi = 贋扇拍子 | 2:26 | |
| Okera (桶楽) | 4:37 | |
| Katsura (桂) | 2:46 | |
| Kugutsu Biwa = 傀儡びわ | 1:23 |
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Catalog Numbers
- RVNGNL40, MBIPi-5571
- RVNGNL40
Labels
- Rvng Intl., Melting Bot
- Rvng Intl.
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Rvng Intl. |
| Copyright (c) | Rvng Intl. |
| Manufactured By | The ADS Group |
| Mastered At | Dubplates & Mastering |
| Duplicated By | Copycats Media |
| Mixed At | Remold Studio |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Will Work For Good |
| Mastered By | Rashad Becker |
| Mixed By | Moss (tracks: Track A4) |
| Performer | Sugai Ken |
| Written-By | Sugai Ken |
| Producer | Sugai Ken |
Notes
- Japan bonus tracks is a free download code for the album on Bandcamp, which includes the bonus tracks.
- "Okera" mixed by Moss (Remold Works)
- With multi format download card with two extra tracks.
- ©℗2017 RVNG Intl.
- A portion of the proceeds from this release will go to benefit organizations and funds providing earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan.
- From the Rvng Intl. website:
- The invented album title roughly translates to “slow and steady wins the race”.
- Digifile packaging. Label sticker affixed to the shrinkwrap. Barcode printed on sticker affixed to the sleeve.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text, stickered): 7 16670 16586 3
- Barcode: 716670165863
- Matrix / Runout: RVNGNL402 6745-CD-1664 17-213-02
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LK13
- Mould SID Code (Mirrored): IFPI L821
About Sugai Ken
Name Vars
- Ken Sugai
- YLD Q
Summary by Jude Johnson
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