Hirokazu Tanaka: The Lost Tapes 17 [Vinyl LP]

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A must-have collection from Hirokazu Tanaka, the legendary Japanese composer known worldwide for his work on the Metroid and Mother game series, as well as the music for the Pokémon anime and films. This best-of album features 17 rare tracks, including two that were never released on CD. Curated and supervised by Yusuke Sato, the selection comes from Lost Tapes (2021) and More Lost Tapes (2024), compilations based on nearly 400 private demo tapes recorded over 30 years since the 1980s. This vinyl release focuses on abstract compositions, blending glitch, ambient, minimal synth-pop, and experimental pop into a unique and immersive listening experience.

[Tracks]

A-Side
1. Spacemen's March
2. Space Attack "Q"
3. Waltz 3
4. PPU Dance
5. Fairy Wings
6. Improvised Song "Sweet Tea " (1981)
7. Long Time Ago Demo
8. More Deep Demo (1980s)
9. Small Gift

B-Side
1. Love me
2. M45
3. Echoes of Unspoken Love Demo (1980s)
4. Taiju to nakama-tachi Demo (1999)
5. Blue Demo (1980s)
6. Improvised Song "To You" (2005)
7. Song Pop B Demo (1998)