Name: Space Amoeba
Brand: Akira Ifukube

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DW225B

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Colour

Brown

Colour details

Eco Random Colour Vinyl

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0810041487247

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / brown

Artist

Akira Ifukube

Genre GB

Soundtracks

Label GB

Death Waltz

Akira Ifukube was a renowned Japanese composer born on May 31, 1914 in Kushiro. He is best known for his significant contributions to the Godzilla series. His music played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic soundtracks of these films, captivating audiences worldwide. Ifukube's talent and creativity extended beyond this franchise, as he composed for numerous other movies and genres throughout his career.

Throughout his life, Akira Ifukube collaborated with various artists and musicians, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film scores. His work drew inspiration from a diverse range of composers such as *Jerry Goldsmith*, *Basil Poledouris*, *Elmer Bernstein*, and many others who shared his passion for creating evocative musical compositions.

Akira Ifukube's legacy continues to resonate in the realm of film music even after his passing on February 8, 2006 in Tokyo. His profound impact on the Godzilla series and contributions to cinematic soundtracks have solidified him as one of Japan's most influential composers.

Founded in 2011 by a music industry veteran, Death Waltz Recording Company is a soundtrack label that specializes in releasing vinyl, CD, and digital formats. With a focus on working closely with renowned composers and directors like John Carpenter and Richard Kelly, the label delivers brand new audio re-masters and sleeve notes. Additionally, Death Waltz commissions exclusive artwork from talented artists for each project.

Each release from Death Waltz is pressed on high-quality 180g colored vinyl and comes with posters and prints of the unique artwork. The albums are housed in heavyweight tip-on jackets to ensure durability. In addition to offering standard issue releases in record stores worldwide through distributors F-Minor & Light In The Attic, the label's webshop also sells exclusive variant colors of its vinyl.

With its commitment to providing exceptional sound quality, stunning visuals, and limited edition releases, Death Waltz has become a go-to destination for soundtrack enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

Toho, the creators of Godzilla, unleash Space amoeba aka Gezora-Ganime-Kameba: Kessen! Nankai No Daikaijû! A space probe is lost while on its way to the planet Jupiter but returns to Earth after being overtaken by a deadly and dastardly single-celled organism.

The organism then mutates into giant kaiju that mimic a cuttlefish, a stone crab, and a matamata turtle, and uses these destructive forms in their plan to take over the planet. The only thing that stands between humanity and the insidious invertebrates is a group of photographers doing recon for a tourism company!

Directing, of course, is the legendary Ishirō Honda (Mothra, Rodan) alongside producer Tomoyuki Tanaka, with the dreamy Akira Kubo (Destroy All Monsters) as photographer Kudo. As with Godzilla, Honda recruited the great Akira Ifukube to compose the thrilling score, and Ifukube brought his trademark innovation and dramatic grandeur.

The title theme is beautifully distinctive, mixing thick brass and low piano to match the destruction of the kaiju with higher horns and trumpet, providing a lighter contrast. Ifukube scores action and horror with his iconic lumbering colours but provides suspense with piano and otherworldly strings, with a unique slithering theme for the evil amoeba. Another Ifukube triumph! (Charlie Brigden)