On the Playlist 24APR2019…

Geino Yamashirogumi collective is a relatively unknown Japanese musical collective and I am pretty sure that when I mention them no one has heard of them but when I mention the album that is on the playlist today, I am going to venture that some of you have heard of it. I am listening to the soundtrack for the movie "Akira". I love the chanting style of music that was chosen for this soundtrack and went to the trouble of finding the musical recording of it. Getting back to Geino Yamashirogumi though they are very interesting and have been around for a long time. They are famous for faithfully recreating various styles of folk music and also for integrating with electronic music - perfect for the Akira soundtrack. I remember becoming fascinated with this movie in VHS format when I saw it in a deep dark corner of the rental place and thought that it might be an interesting movie. The movie is set in a dystpoian 2019 and is a classic Japanese cyberpunk manga story. I think it is one of the greatest science-fiction movies ever and the sound track is a big part of that. In fact, I think I may need to watch it again. If you haven't seen it watch it and enjoy the soundtrack.

Geino Yamashirogumi - Akira Soundtrack

On the Playlist 18JUL2018…

Ever feel like you life is one big drama, like, as in a dramatic movie? Well, I am listening to the soundtrack for that today - Thomas Bergersen and his album "Sun". His music has been featured in soundtracks for a lot of movies (for example, Avatar, Harry Potter and The Dark Knight) but this album is a solo release of music that sounds like soundtracks to amazing scenes in a movie. Put this album on, close your eyes and play the best your mind can imagine because this music will help you imagine some amazing scenes. For example, Starchild is about me conquering the last couple hundred feet of hiking trail going up Mt. Whitney when I make it to the top. 

Thomas Bergersen - Sun