SAI, Yoshiko - Mangekyou (remastered) - Vinyl (LP + booklet with obi-strip)

$ 23.5

Release Title: Mangekyou (remastered) Format: LP EAN: 3700604759409 gtin13: 3700604759409 Genre: Folk/Americana Record Label: Wewantsounds Artist: Yoshiko SAI MPN: WWSLP 96

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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. About Contact Visit our eBay store Contact us +44 (0)20 7424 1960 9am-6pm GMT, Mon-Sat Yoshiko SAI Mangekyou (remastered) Wewantsounds LP + booklet with obi-strip Cat: WWSLP 96 Rel: 4 Nov 24 Folk/Americana Side 1 - Track 1. Yoru No Sei Side 1 - Track 2. Fuyu No Chikado Side 1 - Track 3. Omagatoki Side 1 - Track 4. Koishita Hito E Side 1 - Track 5. Tsubaki Wa Ochitakaya Side 2 - Track 1. Yoidore Shibai Side 2 - Track 2. Akai Hana Side 2 - Track 3. Hatachi Ni Nareba Side 2 - Track 4. Yukionna Side 2 - Track 5. Mihatenu Yume The long-awaited international reissue of Yoshiko Sai's 1975 cult classic Mangekyou (Kaleidoscope), produced by renowned composer Yuji Ohno is now here. This sought-after funk-folk album, previously unavailable outside Japan, captures Sai's ethereal voice and poetic songwriting, layered over Ohno's lush, funky arrangements. The music blends groovy, mid-tempo tracks like 'Yoru No Sei' with atmospheric ballads such as 'Tsubaki Wa Ochita Kaya', creating a dreamy yet grounded soundscape. Ohno's masterful production elevates the album, weaving traditional Japanese instruments like the shakuhachi and biwa into the mix, adding cultural depth to the already rich textures. The remastered audio highlights the intricate details of this beautiful fusion of folk and funk, giving Mangekyou a timeless quality. Long considered a treasure in Japan's 1970s music scene, original copies of Mangekyou have become rare and highly valuable, making this reissue a significant release for collectors and new listeners. Accompanied by original artwork and new liner notes by Paul Bowler, this first international edition provides the perfect introduction to Sai's mysterious, revered sound, allowing her music to be discovered and appreciated worldwide.