Japan by Jay Sound

Allow us to travel to one of the most magical places on Earth, Japan. Detroit's own sophomore LP is here, following the success of his debut 80s/90s dream world release "Playlist To Paradise". Jay is carving his name in the deep atmosphere of composers when it comes to deep underground musical magic.

A unique album this one, as Jay states this body of work takes place in the setting of 1990. "I spent 4 months in Roppongi for work, but was privileged enough to travel around many magical places like Nik-Ko, Kyoto, Okinawa, Zamami, Hokane & more within that time. I got to see breathtaking places i'v only dreamed of. So this trip really inspired me beyond measure, so i wanted to pay tribute to how much of an impact it had on me over those 4 short months."

"I went with the setting 1990 because i grew up in the 90s and tons of the films i watched had a very mysterious and almost gritty, dark element to it that kept me wanting more. So with that & me spending time in Japan i feel that place emulates how i felt in the 90s in so many ways. I wanted to maintain that energy in this Soundtrack body of work."

A different route going more heavy within New Age, Jazz, Ambient & even Soundtrack. This truly showcases Jays ability to so accurately bring a world to life through his music while expressing much his musical range, once again.

Unique blends like "Arashiyama" a beautiful fusion of Jazz & New Age of Grand Piano contrasted with digital & analog synthesis. Or his soundtrack driven "Ancient Temple" which carries 90s drama/action film type elements filled with cinematic chords & other worldly type compositions. Honored with Pan Flutes, Shakuhachi's, Marimbas, Pads, Grand Pianos & so much more that captivate such a vast world such as the depths of Japan.

This album may not be for the likes of a club, but this is surely a journey type of an album to get completely lost in and have on repeat that will last as long as the ruins as Japan it self. Sit back, relax & welcome to Japan.

Tracklist

1.	Japan (Opening)	1:20

2.	Kyoto	5:18

3.	Journey To Mt. Fuji	2:29

4.	Arashiyama	6:01

5.	Raijin (The Thunder God)	3:10

6.	Ancient Temple	4:00

7.	Wisdom Who Walks	3:53

8.	Mysteries Of Nik-Ko	3:29

9.	Yasuke	8:46

10.	Sakura	4:20

11.	Love After War	4:45

12.	Shakuhachi (Interlude)	2:05

13.	Last Train To Shibuya	5:36

Credits

released May 7, 2021

Written/Produced/Mixed: Jay Sound
Mastered: Landr Studios
Album Art: Jay Sound

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