Polyphonic Cosmos : Sonic Innovations In Japan 1980​-​1986 (Album LP)

Description

“Polyphonic Cosmos: Sonic Innovations In Japan 1980​-​1986” highlights a range of musical styles and genres that emerged in Japan in the 1980s. It includes elements of electronic music, experimental music, jazz, post-punk, new wave and other forms of avant-garde music. The artists featured on the album took an innovative approach to musical composition, using synthesizers, samples, and other technologies to create unique sonic works.

Japanese music of this era was often influenced by Western musical trends while incorporating elements of Japanese culture. This fusion gave birth to a unique and innovative sound that has inspired many artists around the world.

The 1980s period in Japan was also marked by significant sociocultural changes, and the music of this era often reflects these developments. It was used to express ideas and emotions related to transformations in Japanese society and the adoption of new technologies.

It was JD Twitch who compiled these works to highlight the Japanese music scene of the 1980s. JD Twitch is an important figure in the world of electronic music and a music enthusiast who continues to play an active role in promoting unconventional musical and in the discovery of musical treasures. through his duo Optimo (Espacio) with his friend Jonnie Wilkes and his label Optimo Music.

The project reflects his interest in electronic, experimental and avant-garde music, as well as his desire to introduce the public to a little-known period of Japanese music.

“Polyphonic Cosmos: Sonic Innovations In Japan 1980-1986” is a compilation that pays homage to a fascinating period in Japanese musical history, where artists pushed the boundaries of conventional music to create avant-garde and experimental sounds that have left a lasting mark on the global music scene.