Due to the resounding success of Bukimisha’s first two albums for BSX Records, we are proud to present a spectacular 2-CD set celebrating the film career of world-renown actor Toshiro Mifune.
Available for the first time outside of Japan, the first CD offers the complete score to Akira Kurosawa’s classic film masterpiece, SEVEN SAMURAI, painstakingly recreated using only what some have called the original acoustical instrument ? the human voice. Fumio Hayasaka’s memorable music has never sounded better, and includes the “Seven Samurai” song. The presentation is capped by a spectacular 20 minute suite!
The second CD features a 15-track collection of suites and themes selected from a variety of Mifune films, all composed by legendary maestro Akira Ifukube. The disc begins with SNOW TRAIL, this film is notable for launching the careers of both men back in 1947. Other highlights include expanded suites exclusive to this release from THE SECRET SCROLLS, DAREDEVIL IN THE CASTLE, CHUSHINGURA, LOVE AND FAITH, ZATOICHI MEETS YOJIMBO and THE THREE TREASURES.
For several decades, this self-proclaimed ‘secret society,’ whose name roughly translates as “Creepy Company,” has enthralled audiences with amazing ‘a Capella’ vocal stylings throughout their native Japan. They have transformed their love of film music into a unique art form, building an impressive catalog of over 150 albums. Many of these feature Ifukube’s vast library of classical compositions and almost 25 complete film scores recorded to date. Bukimisha was even given the opportunity to perform before the legendary composer at one of his final birthday celebrations.
BSX Records is proud and excited to once more offer the unique performance art of Bukimisha to movie music fans outside of Japan. This album has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the group’s original digital recordings, all supervised and approved by Takeo Yahiro & their great mentor, Dr. Bukimi. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch details Toshiro Mifune’s life, career, and the films featured. --- レーベルより
CD 2 - Music Composed by AKIRA IFUKUBE 1 SNOW TRAIL (1947) 18:51 Title / Snowy Mountain Tracking / Ski Play / Rosy Dyed Snowy Mountains / Mountain Crossing / Fall / Life & Death Return to the Mountain Lodge / Ending 2. THE QUIET DUEL (1949) 0:36 Title 3. JAKOMAN AND TETSU (1949) 0:51 Title 4. BEYOND LOVE AND HATE (1951) 2:26 Title 5. SWIFT CURRENT (1952) 6:34 Title Credit / Site / Consolation Party / Fire Extinguishing 6. RAINY NIGHT DUEL (1956) 1:56 Title 7. DOWNTOWN (1957) 2:07 A Modest Meal 8. THE SECRET SCROLLS (1957) 5:40 Fugetsusai’s Conspiracy THE SECRET SCROLLS, PART II (1958) Secret Battle / Singing in Autumn Leaves 9. SAMURAI SAGA (1959) 2:35 Matsubara’s Duel 10. THE THREE TREASURES (1959) 8:21 Title / Susanoo’s Crying / Defeating the Huge Serpent 11. DAREDEVIL IN THE CASTLE (1961) 5:12 Title / Weapon Transport /Smash the Enemy 12. CHUSHINGURA (1962) 7:54 Title / Part 2 Opening / Genba’s Long Sword / 47 Ronin 13. ADVENTURE IN THE KIGAN CASTLE (1966) 4:37 Plum Fruit / The Decisive Battle of the Strange Castle 14. LOVE AND FAITH (1978) 4:55 Tea Ceremony / Siege of Odawara 15. ZATOICHI MEETS YOJIMBO (1970) 2:29 Yojimbo Surprise Attack
BSXレコードから発売された不気味社の最初の2枚のアルバムの大成功を受け、世界的な俳優である三船敏郎の映画キャリアを祝う壮大な2枚組CDをお届けします。
トラックリスト黒澤明監督の名作映画『七人の侍』の全曲を、原初の音響楽器と呼ばれる「人間の声」のみで再現したCDは、海外では初めて発売されます。早坂文雄の印象的な音楽は、「七人の侍」の曲も含めて、かつてないほど素晴らしいサウンドです。さらに、20分の組曲で締めくくられます！
2枚目のCDは、伝説のマエストロ伊福部昭が作曲した、三船作品から選ばれた組曲やテーマ曲を15曲収録しています。1947年に両氏のキャリアをスタートさせた「銀嶺の果て」から始まります。その他、「柳生武芸帳」、「大阪城物語」、「お吟さま」、「座頭市と用心棒」、「日本誕生」から、このリリースだけの拡張組曲を収録しています。
数十年にわたり、この自称「秘密結社」は、その名を「不気味社」と訳し、日本全国で素晴らしい“ア・カペラ”ボーカルスタイルで観客を魅了してきました。映画音楽への愛情を独自のアートフォームに昇華させ、150枚を超えるアルバムカタログを構築している。その中には、伊福部の膨大なクラシック曲のライブラリーがあり、現在までに録音された25枚近い映画音楽の全曲が収録されています。不気味社は、伝説的な作曲家の最後の誕生日のお祝いで、彼の前で演奏する機会さえ与えられました。
BSXレコードは、不気味社のユニークなパフォーマンス芸術を、再び海外の映画音楽ファンに提供できることを誇りに思い、興奮しています。このアルバムは、八尋剛央と彼らの偉大な師である不気味博士が監修・承認したオリジナルのデジタル録音を、デジタル・アウトランドのジェームズ・ネルソンがマスタリングしたものです。また、著者であるデイヴィッド・ハーシュによるライナーノーツでは、三船敏郎の人生、キャリア、登場する映画について詳しく説明しています。
Due to the resounding success of Bukimisha’s first two albums for BSX Records, we are proud to present a spectacular 2-CD set celebrating the film career of world-renown actor Toshiro Mifune.
Available for the first time outside of Japan, the first CD offers the complete score to Akira Kurosawa’s classic film masterpiece, SEVEN SAMURAI, painstakingly recreated using only what some have called the original acoustical instrument ? the human voice. Fumio Hayasaka’s memorable music has never sounded better, and includes the “Seven Samurai” song. The presentation is capped by a spectacular 20 minute suite!
The second CD features a 15-track collection of suites and themes selected from a variety of Mifune films, all composed by legendary maestro Akira Ifukube. The disc begins with SNOW TRAIL, this film is notable for launching the careers of both men back in 1947. Other highlights include expanded suites exclusive to this release from THE SECRET SCROLLS, DAREDEVIL IN THE CASTLE, CHUSHINGURA, LOVE AND FAITH, ZATOICHI MEETS YOJIMBO and THE THREE TREASURES.
For several decades, this self-proclaimed ‘secret society,’ whose name roughly translates as “Creepy Company,” has enthralled audiences with amazing ‘a Capella’ vocal stylings throughout their native Japan. They have transformed their love of film music into a unique art form, building an impressive catalog of over 150 albums. Many of these feature Ifukube’s vast library of classical compositions and almost 25 complete film scores recorded to date. Bukimisha was even given the opportunity to perform before the legendary composer at one of his final birthday celebrations.
BSX Records is proud and excited to once more offer the unique performance art of Bukimisha to movie music fans outside of Japan. This album has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the group’s original digital recordings, all supervised and approved by Takeo Yahiro & their great mentor, Dr. Bukimi. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch details Toshiro Mifune’s life, career, and the films featured. --- レーベルより
CD 1 - SEVEN SAMURAI (1954)
Music Composed by FUMIO HAYASAKA
1. Seven Samurai Song 3:20
2. Title Back 2:32
3. Kanberi & Katsushiro / Kikuchiyo’s Mambo 3:58
4. Samurai Search 2:12
5. Gorobei 1:00
6. Six Samurai 2:55
7. Extraordinary Man 1:14
8. Morning Departure 1:01
9. Wild Warrior’s Coming 0:33
10. Seven Men Completed 1:14
11. Katsushiro & Shino 2:17
12. In the Forest of the Water God 1:10
13. Kanbei’s Anger 1:54
14. Interlude 4:56
15. Harvesting 0:55
16. Rural Scenery / Kikuchiyo & Skinny Horse 2:24
17. Secret Rendezvous 1:42
18. To the Night Attack 1:17
19. Flag 0:19
20. Kyuzo & Katsushiro 1:43
21. Bandits Sighted 0:53
22. Kikuchiyo’s Inspiration 0:49
23. Compensation 0:55
24. Rice Planting Song 2:28
25. Ending 0:39
26. Seven Samurai Song (Reprise) 2:43
27. Seven Samurai Suite 19:55
CD 1 Total Time: 68:09
CD 2 - Music Composed by AKIRA IFUKUBE
1 SNOW TRAIL (1947) 18:51
Title / Snowy Mountain Tracking / Ski Play / Rosy Dyed Snowy Mountains / Mountain Crossing / Fall / Life & Death
Return to the Mountain Lodge / Ending
2. THE QUIET DUEL (1949) 0:36
Title
3. JAKOMAN AND TETSU (1949) 0:51
Title
4. BEYOND LOVE AND HATE (1951) 2:26
Title
5. SWIFT CURRENT (1952) 6:34
Title Credit / Site / Consolation Party / Fire Extinguishing
6. RAINY NIGHT DUEL (1956) 1:56
Title
7. DOWNTOWN (1957) 2:07
A Modest Meal
8. THE SECRET SCROLLS (1957) 5:40
Fugetsusai’s Conspiracy
THE SECRET SCROLLS, PART II (1958)
Secret Battle / Singing in Autumn Leaves
9. SAMURAI SAGA (1959) 2:35
Matsubara’s Duel
10. THE THREE TREASURES (1959) 8:21
Title / Susanoo’s Crying / Defeating the Huge Serpent
11. DAREDEVIL IN THE CASTLE (1961) 5:12
Title / Weapon Transport /Smash the Enemy
12. CHUSHINGURA (1962) 7:54
Title / Part 2 Opening / Genba’s Long Sword / 47 Ronin
13. ADVENTURE IN THE KIGAN CASTLE (1966) 4:37
Plum Fruit / The Decisive Battle of the Strange Castle
14. LOVE AND FAITH (1978) 4:55
Tea Ceremony / Siege of Odawara
15. ZATOICHI MEETS YOJIMBO (1970) 2:29
Yojimbo Surprise Attack
CD 2 Total Time: 75:41
ALBUM Total Time: 143:50