About this item

Mesmerising album of Yokota’s earliest sonic explorations that demonstrates his unique vision and sublime transcendence of boundaries.

‘Image 1983-1998’ is a collection of short miniatures, composed in two different time periods. Tracks 1-5 were recorded with guitar and organ between 1983-4 and tracks 6-12 were composed through 97-98, being inspired by the earlier material.

A musical scrapbook, or sonic design board. The sleeve notes give an insight into Yokota’s belief in a close connection between music, memory and his active imagination: ‘Encountering Acid House made me visualise music – I could clearly see the sounds sparkling… this experience led me to create electronic music.’

TRACK LISTING

a1. Kaiten Mokuba
a2. Tayutafu
a3. Fukoro No Yume
a4. Wani Natte
a5. Sakashima
a6. Morino Gakudan
a7. Nisemono No Uta
b1. Daremoshiranai Chiisanakuni
b2. Kawano Hotorino Kinoshitade
b3. Yumekui Kobito
b4. Amai Niyoi
b5. Enogu
b6. Amanogawa