Toshiyuki Watanabe
Paused Wind
Interface (Japan) 1986
YF-7108 (LP) w/obi, insert.
sleeve : EX-(SRW)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noise)
An album released in 1986 by composer Toshiyuki Watanabe as part of Interface’s Sound Museum Series. Subtly reflecting the influence of Erik Satie, this hidden gem of Japanese new age and ambient music quietly layers delicate, gently wavering synthesizers, translucent piano, and softly diffused strings/electronic tones. As the title suggests, the entire album is enveloped in a sense of space and stillness, like a moment when the wind has suddenly paused. Its cinematic scene-setting and chamber music-like refinement blend together beautifully. Free from excessive ornamentation, the music gently guides the listener with soft melodies and a clear, lucid sound image, making this a highly recommended work for those exploring the Japanese environmental and healing music scenes of the 1980s.
A4: The Winter Moon
B3: Winter Sky Getting Misty