Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990 3xLP (Pearl Sunrise Vinyl Boxset)
This is preorder item, expected shipping date December 2026
Limited to 2 copies per person
- First-ever fully licensed collection of this music outside of Japan
- 3xLP with extensive liner notes and artist bios, including an essay by Spencer Doran
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal
- Cover photo by Osamu Murai features buildings designed by Fumihiko Maki
- Special vinyl edition pressed on Pearl Sunrise color wax
- Note: below video is of previous black vinyl edition
Light In The Attic’s acclaimed Japan Archival Series continues with Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980–1990, a remarkable collection exploring Japan’s influential ambient, minimal, avant-garde, and New Age music scene of the 1980s. Featuring renowned artists such as Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Joe Hisaishi alongside pioneers Hiroshi Yoshimura, Yoshio Ojima, and Satoshi Ashikawa, the compilation offers a fascinating introduction to the world of kankyo ongaku—environmental music.
Inspired by the ideas of ambient music and sound design, these artists created works that blended seamlessly into everyday environments, from public spaces to commercial projects. Compiled by Spencer Doran, Kankyo Ongaku is an essential collection that highlights a unique and deeply influential chapter in Japanese music history.
Record Label:
LITA 167
Barcode: 826853116725
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