Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Terumasa Hino ‎– Journey To Air (1970)

 


Side A [Journey To Air 1] resembles a massive traffic jam at midday, during the summer. Everyone is in a hurry, honking their horns, edging slightly forward, almost dangerously too close to the car in front of them. This of course is causing even more panic, followed by more honking. This is complete and total chaos. That's exactly what Side A sounds like to me. 

Side B [Journey To Air 2] starts kind of sparse, fusionesque and definitely more laid back. It's a welcome relief from the absolute madness of the first track. It does pick up, but not nearly as aggressive. There's a bit more rhythm, and the instruments are much easier to separate. It's quite the sonic workout. I'm honestly not too familiar with Hino's work, but I hope to change that in the months to come. Here's the ticket, now take that trip.


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