ビゼー作曲『カルメン』のエスカミーリョ役でデビューし、ゲルリッツ国立歌劇場と専属ソリスト契約を結ぶ。同年、"ドイツ国家演奏家"の認定を受ける。1999年には、国立マリボロ歌劇場でヴェルディの『LA TRAVIATA』のジョルジョ・ジェルモン役を演じ、シュトラウスの『ARIADNE AUF NAXOS』ではハレルキン役を演じた。2006年6月には、イェルク・デムスの『愚者と死』のタイトルロールでウィーンにデビューした。
WE’RE OFF TO OUTER SPACE! BSX Records and Bukimisha the Weird Society present an exciting collection of songs originally composed for the classic Japanese anime TV and motion picture series SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO. Renown baritone and self-admitted fan Tetsuro Kitamura sings the original Japanese lyrics, accompanied by pianist Keiko Shimomura and fellow members of Bukimisha contribute their talents to three tracks.
First aired on Japanese TV in 1974, it arrived three years later on American screens retitled STAR BLAZERS thanks in part to the post-STAR WARS craze. This dubbed “American version” retained the series’ captivating score by composer Hiroshi (Yasushi) Miyagawa, though the title song was re-recorded with English lyrics, other songs, including the haunting “Scarlet Scarf” end title theme, were cut out. It wasn’t until the home video release of the Japanese-language theatrical features that fans were at last able to hear the other songs featured throughout.
Tetsuro Kitamura has for many years been a member of Bukimisha the Weird Secret Society. Pronounced “Boo-key-may-sha” (roughly translating into “Creepy Company”), they have enthralled Japanese audiences over several decades, transforming their love of music into a unique art form, and building an impressive catalog currently exceeding 180 albums! Besides Kitamura’s work among various group projects, he has also recorded eight solo albums featuring songs written by composers Akira Ifukube and Tohru Fuyuki.
Kitamura made his debut as Escamillo in Bizet’s CARMEN, securing an exclusive soloist contract with the Staatsoper (Star Opera) Gorlitz. That same year, he received the "German National Performer” certification. In 1999, he played the role of Giorgio Germont in Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA at the Opera National de Mariboro and also performed as Harelkin in Strauss’ ARIADNE AUF NAXOS. In June 2006, he made his debut in Vienna singing the title role of Jorg Demus’ THE FOOL AND DEATH.
BSX Records and Bukimisha are proud to offer this solo effort from Tetsuro Kitamura to SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO fans throughout the world. The album has been newly mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the original digital recordings, all supervised and approved by producer Takeo Yahiro. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch covers the history of the beloved anime and features an interview with the performer conducted by producer Yahiro.
Limited Edition
トラックリスト
01. SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato” 02. SCARLET SCARF from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato” 03. THE UNIVERSE SPREADING TO INFINITY from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato” 04. STARSHA, THOUGHTS AMONG THE STARS from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato” 05. THE RIVAL from the film “Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato ~ In the Name of Love” 06. TERESA FOREVER from the film “Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato ~ In the Name of Love” 07. YAMATO!! THE NEW VOYAGE from the film “Space Battleship Yamato ~ The New Voyage” 08. PENDANT OF THE STARS from the film “Be Forever Yamato” 09. YAMATO BE FOREVER from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato III” 10. YAMATO ODE ~ SEA GOD POSEIDON from the film “Final Yamato” 11. KODAI AND YAMATO from the film “Final Yamato” 12. YAMATO TEN YEAR TRIBUTE from the film “Final Yamato” 13. SCARLET SCARF (reprise with choir) from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato” 14. Bonus Track: SCARLET SCARF (a capella reprise) from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
宇宙へ出発! BSXレコードと秘密結社 不気味社が、日本の名作アニメ「宇宙戦艦ヤマト」のために作曲されたエキサイティングな曲集をお届けする。名バリトンで自他共に認めるファンの北村哲朗がオリジナルの日本語詞を歌い、ピアニストの下村恵子が伴奏、そして不気味社のメンバーが3曲で才能を発揮している。
トラックリスト1974年に日本のテレビで放映されたこの作品は、3年後、「スター・ウォーズ」後のブームもあり、「STAR BLAZERS (スター・ブレイザーズ)」と改題されてアメリカのスクリーンに登場した。この吹き替え "アメリカ版 "では、作曲家・宮川泰氏によるシリーズの魅力的な音楽はそのままに、タイトル曲は英語歌詞で再録音されたが、心にしみる“赤いスカーフ”のエンドタイトル・テーマを含む他の曲はカットされた。日本語版の劇場用ホームビデオが発売されるまで、ファンはようやく他の曲を聴くことができたのである。
北村哲朗は長年、怪奇秘密結社不気味社のメンバーだった。（その名は "ブキミシャ "と発音し、大雑把に訳すと "不気味な会社"）は、数十年にわたり日本の聴衆を魅了し、音楽への愛をユニークなアートフォームに変え、現在180枚を超える印象的なカタログを作り上げてきた！北村は様々なグループ・プロジェクトでの活動の他に、伊福部昭や冬木透が作曲した曲を含む8枚のソロ・アルバムをレコーディングしている。
ビゼー作曲『カルメン』のエスカミーリョ役でデビューし、ゲルリッツ国立歌劇場と専属ソリスト契約を結ぶ。同年、"ドイツ国家演奏家"の認定を受ける。1999年には、国立マリボロ歌劇場でヴェルディの『LA TRAVIATA』のジョルジョ・ジェルモン役を演じ、シュトラウスの『ARIADNE AUF NAXOS』ではハレルキン役を演じた。2006年6月には、イェルク・デムスの『愚者と死』のタイトルロールでウィーンにデビューした。
BSXレコードと不気味社は、この北村哲朗のソロ作品を世界中の宇宙戦艦ヤマトファンに提供できることを誇りに思う。このアルバムは、オリジナル・デジタル・レコーディングからDigital Outlandのジェームス・ネルソンによって新たにマスタリングされ、すべての監修と承認はプロデューサーの八尋威夫が行っている。著者デイヴィッド・ハーシュによる独占ライナーノーツでは、愛されるアニメの歴史をカバーし、八尋プロデューサーによるパフォーマーへのインタビューが掲載されている。
限定盤
WE’RE OFF TO OUTER SPACE! BSX Records and Bukimisha the Weird Society present an exciting collection of songs originally composed for the classic Japanese anime TV and motion picture series SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO. Renown baritone and self-admitted fan Tetsuro Kitamura sings the original Japanese lyrics, accompanied by pianist Keiko Shimomura and fellow members of Bukimisha contribute their talents to three tracks.
First aired on Japanese TV in 1974, it arrived three years later on American screens retitled STAR BLAZERS thanks in part to the post-STAR WARS craze. This dubbed “American version” retained the series’ captivating score by composer Hiroshi (Yasushi) Miyagawa, though the title song was re-recorded with English lyrics, other songs, including the haunting “Scarlet Scarf” end title theme, were cut out. It wasn’t until the home video release of the Japanese-language theatrical features that fans were at last able to hear the other songs featured throughout.
Tetsuro Kitamura has for many years been a member of Bukimisha the Weird Secret Society. Pronounced “Boo-key-may-sha” (roughly translating into “Creepy Company”), they have enthralled Japanese audiences over several decades, transforming their love of music into a unique art form, and building an impressive catalog currently exceeding 180 albums! Besides Kitamura’s work among various group projects, he has also recorded eight solo albums featuring songs written by composers Akira Ifukube and Tohru Fuyuki.
Kitamura made his debut as Escamillo in Bizet’s CARMEN, securing an exclusive soloist contract with the Staatsoper (Star Opera) Gorlitz. That same year, he received the "German National Performer” certification. In 1999, he played the role of Giorgio Germont in Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA at the Opera National de Mariboro and also performed as Harelkin in Strauss’ ARIADNE AUF NAXOS. In June 2006, he made his debut in Vienna singing the title role of Jorg Demus’ THE FOOL AND DEATH.
BSX Records and Bukimisha are proud to offer this solo effort from Tetsuro Kitamura to SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO fans throughout the world. The album has been newly mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the original digital recordings, all supervised and approved by producer Takeo Yahiro. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch covers the history of the beloved anime and features an interview with the performer conducted by producer Yahiro.
Limited Edition
01. SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
02. SCARLET SCARF
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
03. THE UNIVERSE SPREADING TO INFINITY
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
04. STARSHA, THOUGHTS AMONG THE STARS
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
05. THE RIVAL
from the film “Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato ~ In the Name of Love”
06. TERESA FOREVER
from the film “Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato ~ In the Name of Love”
07. YAMATO!! THE NEW VOYAGE
from the film “Space Battleship Yamato ~ The New Voyage”
08. PENDANT OF THE STARS
from the film “Be Forever Yamato”
09. YAMATO BE FOREVER
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato III”
10. YAMATO ODE ~ SEA GOD POSEIDON
from the film “Final Yamato”
11. KODAI AND YAMATO
from the film “Final Yamato”
12. YAMATO TEN YEAR TRIBUTE
from the film “Final Yamato”
13. SCARLET SCARF (reprise with choir)
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
14. Bonus Track: SCARLET SCARF (a capella reprise)
from the TV series “Space Battleship Yamato”
TOTAL TIME: 54:20