【Bandcamp】
unknownme.bandcamp.com/album/subtropics

artist : UNKNOWN ME
title : subtropics

label : NOT NOT FUN
catNo : NNF334
format : Cassette & Digital
file under : Ambient/NewAge/Balearic

A-1.Floating People (San Francisco)
A-2.AWA (Buenos Aires) 
A-3.Virgin Forest (Cape Town) 
A-4.traffic (Taipei)

B-1.xiao xiao (Shanghai) 
B-2.Time Practice (New Delhi)
B-3.AGERTA (Sydney) 
B-4.night of subtropical (Okinawa)

UNKNOWN ME=Y(YAKENOHARA)+P(P-RUFF)+H(H.TAKAHASHI)+O(OSAWA YUDAI)

Written and Recorded：UNKNOWN ME (JULY～SEPTEMBER 2016)
B-2 Additional Sound：NYANTORA
Mastering：YAKENOHARA
Artwork：OSAWA YUDAI (Aroe inc.)

A-01 (H+P)
A-02 (P+H+Y)
A-03 (Y+H)
A-04 (Y+P)

B-01 (Y)
B-02 (H+Y+N+P)
B-03 (Y+P)
B-04 (P+H+Y)

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Tokyo trip-ambient unit UNKNOWN ME make transportive vignettes with minimal means: soft-focus static, translucent loops, muted metronomes, field recordings. Comprised of DJ / producer Yakenohara, radloop label boss P-RUFF, electronic texturalist H. Takahashi (Constellation Tatsu, Where To Now?, birdFriend), and art director Osawa Yudai, the group’s sophomore offering, subtropics, furthers the fantasy Zen garden miniatures of their 2016 debut, sunday void. Whereas that collection themed itself as an innerspace voyage of domestic leisure, their latest journeys outward, 
a lucidly dreamed globe-trot across continents, cities, and coastlines. Dazed tones spiral gracefully against hushed backdrops of floating chimes, distant wildlife, and prismatic vapor. These are less songs than spaces, blissed synthetic bio-domes awaiting habitation. Eight illusions of worlds unrealized, pleasures UNKNOWN.

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東京のトリップ・アンビエント・ユニット「UNKOWN ME」が、"ソフトフォーカスされた静寂性、半透明なループ、ミュートされたメトロノーム、フィールド・レコーディング”といったミニマルな手段で、リスナーを快楽の世界へといざなう。

「UNKNOWN ME」は、DJ・プロデューサーのやけのはら、radloopレーベル主宰P-RUFF、Constellation Tatsu、Where To Now?、birdFriendから電子音楽作品をリリースしているH.TAKAHASHI、アート・ディレクターのOsawa Yudaiによって構成されており、グループとして2本目の贈り物である「subtropics」は、かれらの2016年のデビュー作"sunday void”が持つ、ファンタジーな禅庭園のミニチュア的世界観から更に歩を進めている。

前作が国内でのインナー・スペース・トリップをテーマにしている一方で、最新作では、明晰夢的に大陸・街・海岸線を越えて、世界を旅して回る外側に向けた作品となっている。浮遊するチャイム、遠くで聞こえる野生生物の鳴き声、プリズム色の蒸気といった静寂の背景に対し、螺旋状に連なる優雅で幻惑的な音。宇宙ほど大きくなく、居住待ちの至福な人工ビオドームのような曲達。”UNKNOWNな”快楽、未知の世界へいざなう8つのイリュージョン。

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UNKNOWN ME - subtropics (Snippet of Cassette) / NOT NOT FUN (NNF334)

LOWRANGER - Наука и Искусство

Cousin Carl returns from the vaults once more with a quintet of sweet sound treats. This special 'Lounge Edition' V/A keeps an eye on the soulful yet kooky LoFi hip-hop scene, as well as keeping in touch with the label's house staple. Each track has an overriding theme of bitter-sweet jazz, with a wholly modernist approach. The third volume of the infamous Family Photo V/A intends to coax you into an inviting daydream, from which you may not wish to wake up. 

The flag-bearer for this release is Poland-based Aflo, a new face to the Cousin Carl household. This new face however makes a sublime introduction with the wonderfully rickety ‘Twlghht’. A mellow prelude with constant vocal chimes and delectable harmonics, all underpinned by a loveably tipsy beat. To be enjoyed when taking quiet refuge on the garden patio during those soothing summer months. 

In close second is label boss Kinway with his signature tuneful-detune in ‘Untitled (Tune for Thought)’. The ear is met with tentative Rhodes chords drenched in cassette dust before a well-swung rhythm takes control of the piece. Hints of the exotic are heard with the faint passing of bongos and talking drums, accompanied by a woeful sense of optimism. 

Following the head-honcho is the French based Quima. This talented newcomer to the Cousin Carl clan is warmly welcomed, bringing his wonderfully crafted ‘Wes (Oaus)’ along with him. This beautifully outlandish tune samples both Rap and the Jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery and is then twisted and turned into a creation all of Quima’s own. Tangerine-flavoured chords and deliciously rounded subs act as a basis for the musical dish whilst the eccentric rapping acts as a perfectly judged smattering of seasoning. 

Proceeding Quima is Toronto-dwelling Thought Project who offers up a bluesy, low-frequency drenched jam ‘Slow Burn’. In true keeping with the title, Thought Project lets the heat out slowly but surely with enchanted melodic themes accompanied by effervescent percussion solos. A track that is best served with a side dish of dusk. 

Last but most certainly not least is the German lofi guru Upper Class, the new kid on the Cousin Carl block certainly knows how to get one moving. ‘Drifitn’ 124’ is a perfect example of a well judged blend of emotion and groove. Pads and vocals chant from a distant desert act as the focal point for this piece, while swinging percussive rhythms act under the command of a chugging kick drum. 

In summary, Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition is the most eclectic collection of music released on Cousin Carl yet. Sombre tones meet overwhelming senses of serenity. It is something that can be enjoyed either in the company of oneself, or those whom to you are most dear. Either way, lending your ears to this release will not be something to regret.

Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition

Family Photo Vol.3: Lounge Edition

V/A - Family Photo Vol. 3: Lounge Edition - Previews

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NO喫茶 - NO KISSA

https://newmasterpiece.bandcamp.com/album/no-kissa

Dear Drivelight (from Cassette Tape "NO KISSA")

Udaya

Cry (Udaya Theme)

/////Lyrics/////
あれはうちらの得意技
いつでもポジティブシンキング
今日は太陽が出ている朝から 1000ポイント ゲット！
Mighty CrownのMix　80’ 90’ 00’ 20’
Dancehallは 真夏に連れ出す
紫外線0でhighになる
よく寝れた　よく食べた
窓開けた　ゴミ出した　ケータイ充電　家に居た
家にいるだけで　人助け

Youtube  Netflix　インスタライブに山P登場

ポジティブポイント　ゲット！ゲット！
Bad mindポイント　還元中〜
明日が雨でも良いじゃない？
だっていつかは晴れるでしょ？
昨日と今日は違うことをしてみてみるのも良いじゃない？
いつもの散歩コース変えるとか　ジャークチキン仕込むとか
音楽とご飯はおうち旅行
一足お先に行ってみよう〜
だって本場に行ったら、全然違って大爆笑
リアルにワイニーされた時噂のアレだと大爆笑
腰使いのレベル桁違いで私の腰も大爆笑
接続が悪いwifiで作られブス顔大爆笑
うちらの政府まじとろい　全く持って笑えない

Youtube  Netflix　テラハが見れないのまじきつい〜

STAY ポジティブむずくない？
ネットもテレビも煽ってくる
煽り返すお気持ちで　Dancehallを歌ってる
裏打ちリズムに合わせて肩をゆっくり回してみる
気分がスグにのってくる　Uh~ Stand up Uh~  Stand up
気分がすぐに乗ってくる　Uh~ Slow right Uh~ Slow left
鏡に向かって挑発をしている自分が大・マ・ヌ・ケ
これがワイニー健康法　至ってワイニー健康法

Hey Hey Hey 時に起こせよムーブメント
がっかりさせない期待に応えて素敵に楽しいいつもの俺らを捨てるよ
自分で動き出さなきゃ何も起こらない夜に何かを叫んで自分を壊せ！
Wow WowWar WowWar tonight
Wow WowWar WowWar forever
Wow WowWar WowWar tonight
Wow WowWar WowWar forever

1000 Point

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goIGw95YZsM

Death in the Garden

OUT NOW
https://cosmic-compositions.bandcamp.com/album/bio-designer

Bio Designer

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Cynthia - U R NEVA ALONE

Originally was this song written and recorded already about 1982 or 83... at home... thinking of a girl-  named Jaana Huovinen,, :-) That version of a song was also on some Ukus Albums earlier years.. This version here was recorded already at the real studio.. 1986. On the both versions played Horn solo by Daniel Brandell.. - from Uku's teenage band "WE ARE".

Dear Drivelight (from Cassette Tape "NO KISSA")

No喫茶 - NO KISSA -