Genji Kuniyoshi = 国吉源次 - おきなわ怨み節〔III〕神々のあやぐ - 宮古

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Label:Victor - SJV-2035

Country:Japan

Used LP 1975

Disc:VG+ (slight surfacee nosie at quieter moments, looks shiny and good shape overall)

Jacket:VG+ (light scuffs, not bad condition) w/obi (2 cut parts, wrinkle), insert

Ro Takenaka was an active freelance investigative writer who engaged with numerous "Shima Uta" (Okinawan Min'yō song) musicians including Rinsho Kadekaru and worked on event planning and record supervision. This album recorded in 1975 is one of the works supervised by Genji Kuniyoshi, a leading authority on Miyako Min'yō songs. The accompanying text offers a detailed account of Takenaka’s relationship with Kuniyoshi and provides in-depth commentary on each track, alongside his heartfelt reflections on Miyako Min'yō, a genre that, among the various styles of "Shima Uta" retains ancient melodies that seem to draw one closer to the divine. From iconic love song “Irabutogani” to new style Min'yō song “Kanyushamagayo-” which borrows the melody of an old folk song with lyrics written by Kuniyoshi himself and is sung with a lively rhythm, to dance song “Parumizu no Kuicha-” which builds in tempo, Side A features recordings at Victor’s studio, while Side B features live recordings from Shinjuku. Featuring contributions from Tetsuhiro Daiku, Misako Oshiro, and Masao Yagi. Beautiful copy with rare obi.

フリーのルポライターとして活躍しながら嘉手苅林昌はじめ多くの島うたミュージシャンたちと交流しイベントの構成やレコードの監修を行った竹中労。本作はそのレコード監修作品のひとつとなる宮古民謡の第一人者国吉源次に焦点を当てた75年録音作品。国吉との馴れ初めから一曲ごとの詳しい解説、数ある島うたの中でも神々にちかい太古の旋律を持った宮古民謡への想いまで丁寧に書かれています。代表的な恋唄”伊良部トーガニ―”、リズムよく唄われる国吉自身の作詞による古謡の旋律をかりた新民謡”かにゅしゃまがよー”、テンポを上げていく踊りの唄”漲水ぬクイチャー”までA面はビクターのスタジオでの録音、B面は新宿での実況録音を収録。大工哲弘、大城美佐子、八木政男といった面々が参加。稀少な帯付き美盤。