Name: Apologues
Brand: Masayoshi Fujita

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Bonus disc: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-09-09

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Forte

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Standard:20

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4050486110713

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Masayoshi Fujita

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Erased Tapes

Erased Tapes Records is a London-based record label established in 2007 by Robert Raths, also known as Ghostworker. With the label code LC 15952, Erased Tapes has become renowned for its diverse roster of *artists* and *performers*. The label's focus lies on releasing avant-garde and experimental music across various genres, including ambient, electronic, and modern classical. Erased Tapes has gained a reputation for nurturing talented musicians and pushing boundaries within the industry. Their commitment to quality and innovation has made them a trusted source for unique and captivating musical experiences.
At Erased Tapes, they believe that music should be an immersive journey that transcends traditional boundaries. They strive to create an environment where artists can freely express their creativity while receiving support from a dedicated team of professionals. By fostering close relationships with their *artists*, Erased Tapes ensures that each release is treated with care and attention to detail.
Over the years, Erased Tapes has built an impressive catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with listeners worldwide. From the ethereal compositions of Nils Frahm to the mesmerizing soundscapes of A Winged Victory For The Sullen, each release showcases the label's commitment to showcasing groundbreaking talent.

Masayoshi Fujita is a highly acclaimed artist known for his unique blend of classical and electronic music. With a background in percussion, Fujita creates mesmerizing compositions using a vibraphone and various other instruments. His music has been compared to the likes of Kara-Lis Coverdale and H.Takahashi, but Fujita's style is truly one-of-a-kind.

Listening to *Masayoshi Fujita*'s music is like entering a dream-like state, as he effortlessly combines delicate melodies with subtle electronic textures. His compositions have an ethereal quality that transports listeners to another world. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists such as ASUNA or Taylor Deupree, Fujita's talent shines through in every note.

*Masayoshi Fujita* draws inspiration from nature and everyday life, infusing his music with a sense of tranquility and introspection. His soundscapes evoke emotions and create an immersive experience for the listener. If you enjoy the works of Joseph Shabason or Triosk, then *Masayoshi Fujita* should definitely be on your radar.

Masayoshi Fujita, the Berlin-based Japanese vibraphone player, also known under his alias el fog came to the attention of label founder Robert Raths a few years ago. Not only because the vibraphone is an intriguing instrument, but also the way Masayoshi treats his instrument and draws ethereal and layered sounds, is what truly attracted him to Masayoshi's work. Having released more ambient-based/electronic recordings of the vibraphone under el fog, Masa became more interested in the sound of the vibraphone itself. He started to compose acoustic pieces and released the first solo album under his real name, titled 'Stories', in early 2013. 'Apologues' sees Masayoshi for the first time use an array of instruments besides his lead instrument - such as the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, French horn, accordion, piano and snare drum played by friends, but arranged by Masa himself. "My idea was to let those instruments express their own images or atmospheres that each instruments have by nature, or have been given in their history, and not treating them just as accompaniments of the vibraphone. Also, it was new for me to compose a song as a whole. As I wrote the vibraphone part first, I tried to hear other sounds in my head and tried to leave enough room for them and sometimes play only fundamental parts on the vibes." In addition to the mallets, Masayoshi often plays the vibraphone with a violin or cello bow, like on 'Tears of Unicorn' and 'Knight and Spirit of Lake'. He would also place bead strings on the vibraphone bars to create an ambient shimmer that can be heard on songs like 'Moonlight' and 'Swallow Flies High in the May Sky'. The latter was composed to let the clarinet express its characteristics and tell its story, whilst the vibraphone takes a supporting role. "The clarinet sounds very warm and soft and very 'spring' to me", says Masa. Inspired by "the silence and deepness of the fog, the mountains and the gravity within", his music has a very unique atmosphere and often creates images in the listener. 'Requiem', which Masayoshi composed for French horn, to him evokes "images of mountains, fields and the far away". The song 'Tears of Unicorn' was inspired by a painting which features in Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli animation 'Kiki's Delivery Service', drawn by a woman that lives in the forest. "With this album the main idea was to evoke images, atmospheres, sceneries and stories in the listener, the images that have accumulated in myself. At the same time it was an exploration of the unexplored beauty of the vibraphone, and also a pursuit of the charm of the instrumentation and the music itself. Erased Tapes releases a lot of great stuff and naturally became my favourite label of late. And I thought it would fit well to my music."

Apologues

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