Gamu: 雅夢ベストコレクション〜最終章〜

Gamu (雅夢) is a folk pop duo that formed in 1980 while members Kazuto Miura and Nakagawa Toshikazu were attending Chukyo University. After winning a song contest that same year, they would go on to a fairly successful career until they disbanded in 1984. Their initial success was largely due to the popularity of their first single "愛はかげろう", which was revived two decades later with its use in the popular Korean drama "Winter Sonata". Kazuto Miura continued with a solo career and still performs today with the occasional song from his days in Gamu. This three disc collection encompasses songs from their short lived run and includes nearly every song they recorded. I was only familiar with "愛はかげろう" but when I came across this online, I was blown away. 雅夢 roughly translates to Elegant Dream and that's exactly what their music is. I had to share this with everyone and thanks to the original uploader (whoever you are). I highly recommend this album and I promise there is something for everyone. Enjoy!

雅夢ベストコレクション〜最終章〜 (2012)

[Disc  1]
1. 愛はかげろう
2. 銀色の情景
3. 十六夜物語
4. 薄氷
5. 追いかけて
6. じゅてーむ
7. 残秋から
8. グッドバイ
9. 冬京
10. 気まぐれ
11. 悲しくて
12. 雪よ降れ
13. 振り返ればそこに
14. 倖せな気分
15. 夢で逢いたいから
16. 風



[Disc 2]
1. 浮雲
2. 陽だまり
3. サヨナラのスケッチ
4. 桜びえ
5. シャボン玉
6. 現身
7. 俺達の詩
8. サイレント・サンライト
9. 白い想い
10. 哀しみのブラマンジェ
11. 秋時雨
12. 霧雨の旅人
13. 19の肖像
14. サヨナラの水たまり
15. たそがれ詩人
16. 帰らぬ河のほとりで



[Disc 3]
1. くりかえす今日のために -飛翔-
2. 心はパラダイス
3. 夜に抱かれて
4. 円舞曲(ワルツ)
5. レイジー トワイライト
6. 独身喜族
7. 俺のプロポーズ
8. 草笛の頃
9. 疑心暗鬼ストリート
10. 壊れた夜
11. 辛口のゲーム
12. さよならのシナリオ
13. 河にそって歩こうか
14. 真夜中のドライバー
15. 夕映えよ心の鳩を抱け
16. 風のように時のように

Epik High: Remapping the Human Soul

I am a huge fan of Korean Hip Hop and this album was a special introductory to the genre for me. It still to this day remains my favorite Hip Hop album of all time. It is the best example of what Epik High as a group could accomplish and its size and scope push the boundaries of what can be considered a Hip Hop/Rap album. While I enjoy a large of amount of Western Hip Hop, Korea seems to understand how this genre is an art form and not purely a disposable money maker as it has become in the States. Epik High may have their fair share of controversy and dissenters but they remain an influential force in the music industry and can be compared to pioneers in the country like Seo Taiji, Drunken Tiger, Dynamic Duo and many others. Wether you are fan of rap or not, I promise you that this album at least breaks down some conventions that the genre too often depends on. Enjoy and more to come if you all like it! The entire album is streamed curtesy of youtube user MrChosonWind below! THANK YOU! 2007 seems like ancient history now.

Remapping the Human Soul (2007)

The Brain [Disc 1]                                                                                

1. The End Times (Opening)                                                                 
2. 백야(白夜)

3. 알고 보니 (Feat. Jinbo)

4. 실어증 (Feat. Paloalto)

5. Mr. Doctor (Feat. Yankie)

6. Runaway (Mithra's Word)

7. Exile (Halftime)

8. Still Life (Feat. Jinbo, The Quiett, Kebee, TBNY, MC Meta)

9. 피해망상 Part 1 (Feat. Junggigo)

10. 희생양 (Feat. Sweet Sorrow)

11. Nocturne (Tablo's Word)

12. 혼

13. In Peace (Closing)

The Heart [Disc 2]
1. Slave Song (overture)
2. Flow (feat. Emi Hinouchi)
3. Love/crime (prelude)
4. Fan
5. 거미줄 (feat. ITTA)
6. 선곡표 (feat. DJ Zio)
7. 중독 (feat. Wanted)
8. Underground Railroad
9. FAQ
10. Love Love Love (feat. Yoongjin of Casker)
11. Girl Rock (feat. Jiae)
12. Broken Toys (feat. Infinite Flow)
13. 행복합니다 (feat. JW of Nell)
14. Public Execution (Finale)
15. [Hidden Track]

Yasushi Nakanishi: WARMIN'

I don't have to much knowledge about Nakanishi (no relation to Keizo) but I thought I'd give one of his  albums a chance when I came by it. I was pleasantly surprised with his smooth 90's R&B style. While this album doesn't included his biggest hit, I think it's a good introduction. Nakanishi maintained a steady career throughout the 90's but seems to be still performing today. I hope you take a chance and check this album. Enjoy! If anyone happens to have any of his other albums, I am interested^^

WARMIN' (1993)

1. 想い出を閉じこめて
2. Just feel it!
3. 君はせつない残酷
4. 言葉でいえる愛
5. 千年前から見つめていた
6. ガールフレンド
7. 一日の終わりに
8. 2nd TIME
9. 遠くわずかなDISTANCE
10. LAST CALL

I Like Chopin Mix

This song came on in my itunes shuffle so I got inspired to put together a little compilation of some of its' various versions and covers! Kinda random but a great song none the less! One of those quintessential 80's dance songs. Enjoy!

I Like Chopin Mix - Various Artists


Gazebo (1983/1991)
I Like Chopin (7" short version)
I Like Chopin (12" long version & album version) 
I Like Chopin (12" long version)

Asami Kobayashi (1984)
雨音はショパンの調べ

Alan Tam (1984)
我愛雀斑

Ámokfutók (1997)
Meghalok 1 Csókodért!

Atsushi Sakurai (2004)
雨音はショパンの調べ -I like Chopin-

Toshinobu Kubota: BUMPIN' VOYAGE

After a long delay here is BUMPIN' VOYAGE! This time it should work!!! Enjoy!



BUMPIN' VOYAGE (1990)

1. PaLaLeYa ～さよなら～
2. SUNshine, MOONlight
3. 君は なにを 見てる
4. ZA-KU-ZA-KU Digame
5. 女 D.J.“FONK”
6. Too Lite 2 Do
7. NOT YET!
8. 6 TO 8
9. DIVE INTO THE BASE
10.さがしてた 忘れもの
11. 夜に抱かれて～A Night in Afro Blue～