Name: Through The Looking Glass (2017 ReEdition)
Brand: Midori Takada

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Beautiful LP 33rpm Cut Re-Edition (2017) with Tip On Sleeve.

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Limited edition

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2017-03-31

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Midori Takada

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Modern Composition

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We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records

Midori Takada is a Japanese percussionist, born in Tokyo on December 21, 1951. With a unique style that blends traditional Japanese music with experimental and ambient sounds, Takada has become a renowned figure in the world of contemporary music. Her mesmerizing performances have captivated audiences around the globe.
Takada's music can be described as ethereal and atmospheric, creating immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another realm. Influenced by artists such as Valentina Magaletti, David Edren, and Sofie Birch, she has carved out her own distinct sound that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions.
Throughout her career, Takada has collaborated with notable musicians including Pauline Oliveros, Roméo Poirier, and Oren Ambarchi. Her compositions have been praised for their intricate rhythms and haunting melodies. Whether performing solo or with other talented performers like Dream Dolphin or Jon Hassell, Takada never fails to leave a lasting impression on her audience.

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With an unapologetic approach to music, this label fearlessly pushes boundaries and challenges conventions. They have gained a reputation for releasing unique and unconventional sounds that defy categorization.

Founded on the belief that music should be free from restrictions, We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records has become a platform for artists who refuse to conform. Their diverse roster showcases experimental, avant-garde, and genre-defying music that captivates listeners with its raw authenticity.

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The highly-anticipated reissue of Japanese percussionist Midori Takada's sought after and timeless ambient / minimal album Through The Looking Glass, originally released in 1983 by RCA Japan Considered a Holy Grail of Japanese music by many, Through The Looking Glass is Midori Takada’s first solo endeavor, a captivating four-song suite capturing her deep quests into traditional African and Asian percussive language and exploring contemplative ambient sounds with an admirably precise use of marimba. The result is alternatively ethereal and vibrant, always precise and mesmerizing, and makes for an atmospheric masterpiece and an unparalleled sonic and spiritual experience.

CD - Digipack with 8 pages booklet foldout poster.

LP - Beautiful LP 33rpm Cut Re-Edition (2017) with Tip On Sleeve

2LP - Limited edition 180 Gram Clear 2x12” LP. Ultra Deluxe 45rpm Audiophile Cut Edition with Gatefold Tip On Sleeve. 