Yuji Takahashi
Satie : L'Oeuvre Pour Piano
Denon Music Experimental (Japan) 1976
OX-7071-ND (LP) w/obi, insert.
sleeve : EX-(some small and slightly spots.)
media : EX-/EX-(some light noises.)
n album released in 1976 by Yuji Takahashi, a globally renowned contemporary musician, composer, and pianist who studied music theory under Iannis Xenakis and stands alongside figures like Toshi Ichiyanagi and Toru Takemitsu. This work features pieces by the French composer Erik Satie, credited with pioneering the concept of "furniture music," or ambient music. The album includes well-known masterpieces such as Gymnopédies, Gnossiennes, Pièces Froides, and Nocturnes. Takahashi's performances showcase his unique interpretations, deeply rooted in his profound understanding of Satie's musical essence. This album is a must-listen for fans of ambient music.
A1: Gymnopedies
A2: Gnossiennes