FAIRYTHM

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Item Details

Genre

Japanese Pop

Catalogue Number

HRLP332

Number of Discs

Label

Lawson Entertainment, Inc.(HMV record shop)

Release Country

Japan

Format

Vinyl

Product Description

Mioko Yamaguchi's original albums ``Tokisakashima'', ``FLOMA'', and ``Fairythm | FAIRYTHM'' have been released as analog versions!

An original album following "Tokisakashima", which was the first release since the masterpiece "Tsukihime".
Bold changes and dramatic evolution brought about by unleashed sensitivity and penetrating storytelling.
A dark fantasy of light and darkness woven together on an overwhelming scale begins with the theme of "fairies, good and evil."
One of the highlight songs, "Dr. Karigari", features SUGIZO on guitar!

In the opening instrumental song "FAIRYTHM ~Jyoshou~," the particles of pure sound from a music box floating in the vast land herald the beginning of a new story and hint at the existence of secrets that are about to be unraveled. Accompanied by mystical strings that gradually intertwine, you are transported into unreality.
What appeared next was "FAIRYTHM ~Yousei no Oka~", which had a fantastical atmosphere, but at the same time had an ominous atmosphere.
Expressing the mythical fairy world using the sounds of traditional instruments used in Celtic music such as the tin whistle, Irish flute, and Irish fiddle.
From the thrilling middle section to the festive finale, where a variety of instruments and Bulgarian voices intermingle, you can't help but be drawn into the dramatic development.
"Dr. Karigari", which is a series of evocative evil fairies, is a one-of-a-kind song by SUGIZO that uses retro-modern lyrics and storytelling, dark synth sounds, danceable disco beats, and various effects. Mioko Yamaguchi's new frontier with an exquisite fusion of guitar sounds.
In a complete turn of events, the tranquil and mellow ``Beyond'' is centered around a beautiful piano.
Ambient synth sounds and a TR-808 rhythm box create a comfortable yet somehow mysterious space.
In the following song, ``Kuon,'' a beautiful biwa, melancholic piano and strings, and ephemeral synth tones play in the background, and the singer's voice is both lustrous, beautiful, and powerful, clearly depicting an ethereal scene. ``Ryu ni Natte'', which features impressive Japanese drums, shamisen, shinobue, and orin, is a song that follows the ``Japanese Trilogy'', which includes elements of Japanesque, Oriental, and Okinawan folk songs.
"Kuro no Yukino Hime" focuses on the fear and fantasy of Snow White.
While the light rhythm and free arrangement are full of playfulness, the crazy humor makes the song unique.
　 In ``Astral World,'' you are gently enveloped by the warm lyrics woven with overdubbed whisper voices, and your quietly aroused emotions are slowly led to calm again.
At the end, we arrive at the kaleidoscope-like “Witch’s Box.” The MIDI music box CANADEON PW40 is used in a dreamlike manner, and the magic created by the echoes of the sound is full of divine beauty.
The gimmick in the ending reveals the secret of "FAIRYTHM" and they return to their respective real worlds.