Ohkami no Jikan - Reikyo (霊響) (1996, LA-030, La Musica Records, Japan)

A compilation of static works that attempt an improvised realisation of medieval secular songs and contemporary composition. Bizarre recording that rejects all heaviness in favour of a delicate approach. They create a transparent world where a fragile interchange between poetry and musical vibrations are especially valued. Liner notes: Okhami No Jikan is a Japanese psychedelic group led by Asahito Nanjo (vocal, guitar, bass, keyboard, composer, producer). Nanjo is the leader of many other groups including High Rise, Musica Transonic, and Toho Sara. Apart from Nanjo the lineup is not fixed but varies according to the concept that the group is following at any particular time. Member of many Japanese underground groups, including Fushitsusha, Les Rallizes Denudes and Kusofuka have participated with Nanjo in Ohkami No Jikan pursuing different musical approaches. Depending upon the members and concept the sound of the unique group varies dramatically. The one constant is the vibration created by Nanjo. As a psychedelic group that explores all music, from heavy, dark sounds to jazz, contemporary, and experimental, Ohkami No Jikan occupies an important position in the Japanese underground scene. 0:00 許されぎる者 9:42 ひとつ 16:33 かけら 20:36 回埽 28:09 どこへ