SHIGEO SEKITO – Special Sound Series Vol.5: Artistic Electone (Reissue) – LP – Vinyl [APR 4]

LP – Black Vinyl.

Closing out the Special Sound Series in style, Holy Basil present the long-awaited vinyl reissue of Shigeo Sekitos 1985, an instrumental masterpiece that arrived nearly a decade after his iconic Kareinaru Electone Special Sound Series of the 1970s. A true pioneer in the world of Electone music, Sekitos nameinstantly recognizable in katakanahas left an indelible mark on the genre.

This album showcases his signature artistry across eight captivating tracks, blending originals and covers with his distinct sonic palette. The cosmic allure of the original composition Amish At Dusk stands out among the set, while the Manhattan Transfer cover Twilight Zone, Twilight Tone brims with dynamic, fast-paced arrangements. Meanwhile, Sekitos take on The Crusaders Rhapsody And Blues unfolds with a laid-back groove, gradually building into an uplifting crescendo.

Drifting between chill-out and ambient sensibilities, 1985 captures a wistful, melancholic beautywhere the rich textures of the Electone transport listeners into a world of nostalgia and dreamlike introspection.

This final reissue in the series is a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Experience 1985 in its warm, analog glorynow on vinyl.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. “Amish At Dusk”
2. “The Shadow Of Your Smile”
3. “Johnny Come Lately”
4. “Heads”

Side 2
1. “Twilight Zone, Twilight Tone”
2. “Rhapsody & Blues”
3. “March Of The Siamese Children”
4. “In Love Again”