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01. J.A. CAESAR - Echigo Tsutsuishi Oyashirazu
02. J.A. CAESAR - Tenshoutan
03. J.A. CAESAR - Haha Koishiya Sangoshou
04. J.A. CAESAR - Kyoujo Bushi
05. J.A. CAESAR - Eimei Shihen
06. J.A. CAESAR - Wasan
07. J.A. CAESAR - Jinriki Hikouki No Tame No Enzetsu Souan
08. J.A. CAESAR - Minkan Iryou Jutsu
09. J.A. CAESAR - Ootori No Kuru Hi
ARTIST
TITLE
Kokkyou Junreika
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
ASH 3042CD ASH 3042CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
6/7/2011

Tokyo playwright, director and artist J.A. Caesar sprang to prominence in the early '70s largely through his work with Shuji Terayama's Tenjo Sajiki Theatre, specializing in vaguely sinister music reminiscent of a Hammer House Of Horrors soundtrack. 1973's Kokkyou Junreika release, often considered Caesar's finest work, was culled from the 5 hours of music written for the original play, distilled down to an album's worth of ageless chants, Buddhist mantras, heavenly invocations and fuzztone guitar vamps supported by Caesar's droning electric organ and the eerie female vocals of Yoko Ran, Keiko Shinko and Seigo Showa. An album that sits comfortably alongside early Ash Ra Tempel, Cosmic Jokers and Atem-period Tangerine Dream. Those that like their music with a healthy dose of gloom, look no further. Digitally remastered. Numbered, limited collector's edition housed in a gatefold sleeve.