Forgotten Treasures

Yasuaki Shimizu “Music For Commercials” (1987, Crammed Discs)

via Bandcamp: Originally issued by Crammed in 1987, this is one of the most sought-after releases in our legendary Made To Measure series. Known for his numerous albums, soundtracks, and collaborations with an impossibly broad array of artists (from Ryuichi Sakamoto and DJ Towa Tei to Van Dyke Parks, Björk, …

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Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Yasuaki Shimizu ‎”Kakashi” (1982)

A wonderful and rare record, wrapped in a mysterious yet playful ambiance. Yasuaki Shimizu is a Japanese composer, producer, and saxophone player born in 1954. He worked with a number collaborators: Ryuchi Sakimoto on certain arrangements, the South Korean artist Nam June Paik on art+sound installation pieces, and even DJ Towa …

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