Shoji Yamashiro

Akira - Vinyl Soundtrack

€ 23,99

Release: June 14, 2024

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  • Unique blend of traditional Japanese and futuristic sounds.
  • Eclectic mix reflects the movie's dystopian themes.
  • Traditional chants and taiko drums create a haunting atmosphere.
  • Synthesizers and orchestral elements complement visuals perfectly.
  • Polyrhythmic beats and gamelan scales add ritualistic tension.
TRACKLIST

Side A:

  1. Kaneda
  2. Tetsuo I

Side B:

  1. Tetsuo II
  2. Akira
DETAILS
  • Release date: 14-06-2024
  • Composer: Shoji Yamashiro
  • Record size: 12"
  • Case type: Sleeve
  • Movie genre: Animated
  • Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
  • Actors: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama
  • EAN: 7427252392081
  • Colour: Black
DESCRIPTION

The strength of the Akira soundtrack lies in its unique blend of traditional Japanese instruments and futuristic electronic sounds. Yamashiro weaves together an eclectic mix of influences, creating a sonic landscape that mirrors the dystopian and cyberpunk themes of the movie. The use of traditional chants, taiko drums, and Shakuhachi flutes alongside electronic synthesizers and orchestral elements generates a hauntingly mesmerizing atmosphere that perfectly complements the visuals on screen. The composer also drew from the chants of Noh, traditional Japanese theater. Combined with polyrhythmic drum machine beats and synths tuned to gamelan microtonal scales, these styles give a sense of ritualistic tension to the dystopian world of "Akira."

SHIPPING
  • Free shipping over €30
  • We ship to over 40 countries from our warehouse in the Netherlands.
  • Our sturdy packaging is designed to ensure your vinyl arrives in pristine condition.
  • If your order includes pre-order items, the entire order will be shipped on the latest pre-order release date. If you prefer not to wait, please place your orders separately.
  • We ship most in-stock items within 2-5 working days.

Common Questions

What does 'pre-order' mean?

A pre-order product is a product which still needs to be produced. So, after your purchase, you won’t receive this product immediately. We strive to send these on the Release Date which you can find on the product page.

Keep in consideration that manufacturing processes can always turn out to be delayed so this Release Date, acts as a guideline.

I ordered a pre-order and an in-stock item. When will they ship?

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Pre-order items have an (expected) release date noted on the product page. We typically ship these items several days before their release date to ensure that you receive the record on—or as close as possible to—the release date.

The color of my vinyl differs from the image shown

Vinyl is a delicate material, and each pressing is unique. This means that some products may appear slightly different in person compared to their images on our website. We create mock-ups to provide the best possible representation of our products. Nevertheless, due to the distinctive pressing process of these items, we cannot guarantee they will look exactly the same as depicted. Color variations may occur, so please keep this in mind while shopping with us.

While your product might slightly differ from the picture on our website, it also means you possess a truly one-of-a-kind, very rare copy!

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