Seychelles is the debut studio album by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka,[1] released via Kitty Records in July 1976. The album's initial release was distributed via a cassette tape, and was re-released as a CD in 1984. The album is named after the Seychelles islands.
| Seychelles | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 1, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1976 | |||
| Studio | Polydor Studio, Tokyo | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion, City Pop, Jazz-Funk | |||
| Length | 40:21 | |||
| Label | Kitty Records | |||
| Producer | Masayoshi Takanaka | |||
| Masayoshi Takanaka chronology | ||||
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Reception
editAccording to The Japan Times, Takanaka's debut album Seychelles "helped pioneer Japan's rock-fusion scene". The record's tracks are characterized by melodic guitar solos with a slightly tropical vibe.[2]
Track listing
edit- Seychelles track listing
All music is composed by Masayoshi Takanaka
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh! Tengo Suerte" | Yukihiro Takahashi | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Tokyo Reggie" (トーキョー レギー) | Yukihiro Takahashi | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Shinkirō no Shima e" (蜃気楼の島へ; To the Mirage Island) | 3:38 | |
| 4. | "Akogare no Sēsheru Shotō" (憧れのセーシェル諸島; Dreaming of the Seychelles Islands) | 6:08 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Funkee Mah-Chan" | 5:02 | |
| 6. | "Sayonara...... Fuji-san" (サヨナラ...... Fuji さん) | Yukihiro Takahashi | 4:28 |
| 7. | "Bādoairando Kyūkō" (バードアイランド急行; Bird Island Express) | 3:42 | |
| 8. | "Tropic Birds" | 8:50 | |
| Total length: | 40:21 | ||
Personnel
editCredits and personnel adapted from liner notes[3]
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Formats | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | July 1976 | Cassette | Kitty Records | [3] |
| July 1984 | CD | |||
| May 25, 1995 | CD (Remastered) | Universal Music Japan | ||
| March 1, 2006 | CD (Limited edition reissue) | |||
| March 22, 2023 | Vinyl (Limited edition reissue) | [4] | ||
| August 7, 2024 | Vinyl (Limited edition reissue) | [5] |
References
edit- ^ "高中正義40周年記念ライブに、往年のギター小僧、感涙" [Masayoshi Takanaka's 40th anniversary live, former guitar boy, tears of tears]. Barks (in Japanese). September 25, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Kikuchi, Daisuke (October 31, 2015). "Guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka bids farewell to storied Shibuya venue with a tropical show". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "高中正義 – Seychelles". Discogs. July 1, 1976. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "日本を代表するスーパーギタリスト、高中正義の記念すべきソロ・デビュー・アルバムがLPで復刻" [Japan's leading super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka's memorable solo debut album is reprinted on LP] (in Japanese). Merurido Record Shop. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "SEYCHELLES【アナログ】 | 高中正義 | UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE". UM (in Japanese). Retrieved August 11, 2024.
External links
editSeychelles at Discogs (list of releases)