Label:Victor – SJX-10115
Country:Japan
Used LP 1976
Disc:VG+ (great shape)
Jacket:VG+ (good condition) w/obi (slightly discolored), insert
Kuranosuke Hamaguchi aka Hamakura was one of representive composer in Japan who mixed Japanese poetry with the rhythms and melodies of Western music to create numerous popular songs as a postwar hit maker. He composed countless songs, but there are not that many records on which you can hear his tasteful singing voice. This is one of those, a collection of works released in 1976. Backed by Akira Ishikawa and his group, he treats us to heart-touching melodies and singing voice such as his signature song "Ame No Pierrot" and other recommended "Ikinawakare", "Ginza No Komoriuta", "Yoru No Mushi". It just doesn't work without the atmosphere of Hamakura's voice!
日本の詩に西洋音楽のリズム/メロディーを織り交ぜ戦後のヒットメーカーとして数々の流行歌を生み出した大作曲家ハマクラこと浜口庫之助。作曲した楽曲は数知れませんが、その味わい深い歌声が聴けるレコード作品はそこまで多くはありません。本作はその一つである76年リリースの作品集。バックを石川晶とそのグループが務めながら、代表曲のひとつ”雨のピエロ”に”粋な別れ”、”銀座の子守唄”、”夜の虫”など心に刺さるようなメロディとその歌声を全編で聴かせてくれます。この声がもたらす雰囲気でしかなし得ないバイブスが存在していますね。
A3 - 銀座の子守唄
A4 - 夜の虫
A6 - 粋な別れ
A7 - 港町・涙町・別れ町
B1 - 雨のピエロ
B2 - 恋の町札幌
B5 - 恍惚のブルース
