Press Release from BSX:
The unique ‘a Capella’ stylings of BUKIMISHA tackle the classic themes Akira Ifukube created for Daiei Studios’ epic 1966 tokusatsu trilogy featuring DAIMAJIN, a volatile god sealed within a stone statue. The latest release in BSX Records’ ongoing series of BUKIMISHA recordings features 26 selected musical cues capturing all the thrills and terror as Majin comes to the rescue of the suffering who have been enslaved by evil warlords.
Also included is a special extended suite of the music for THE WHALE GOD, where a small seaside fishing village is terrorized by a giant ghost whale. This 1962 spectacle is finally being released officially in the United States this year.
For several decades Bukimisha, a self-proclaimed ‘secret society’ (whose name roughly translates as “Creepy Company”) has enthralled Japanese audiences with their amazing ‘a Capella’ vocal stylings. They have transformed their love of film music into a unique art form and built an impressive catalog of over 150 albums, many featuring Ifukube’s vast library of classical compositions and complete film scores. Bukimisha was even given the opportunity to perform before the legendary composer at one of his final birthday celebrations.
BSX Records is proud to once more offer the unique performance art of Bukimisha to movie music fans around the world. This album has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the group’s original digital recordings all supervised and approved by Takeo Yahiro & their great mentor, Dr. Bukimi. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch detail Akira Ifukube’s life, career, and the music featured on this release.
