Fumio Miyashita
Earth
Animage (Japan) 1983
ANL-1007 (LP) w/obi, insert.
sleeve : EX(light wear on corner.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises.)
Fumio Miyashita, a synthesist who, along with Kitaro and Akira Ito, was a central figure in Japan's first progressive rock band, Far East Family Band, and who has since produced numerous spiritual electronic music works heavily influenced by Japanese religious views, released this album in 1983. The artwork features illustrations by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, known for his character design and direction of many legendary anime, including 'Mobile Suit Gundam'. This might give the impression that it is an image album for a manga, but it is purely a solo work by Miyashita. Only the last track is a remix of a piece Miyashita composed for Yasuhiko's animation work 'Arion'. The pure sound production utilizing drum machines and synthesizers, along with oriental melodies, would later connect to his masterpieces 'Tenkawa / Isuzu' and subsequent new age works.
A1: 天地創造 Creation
B4: 鼓動 Heart Beat