Life Is Climbing [Original Sound Track], by Chihei Hatakeyama

Life Is Climbing [Original Sound Track]

by Chihei Hatakeyama

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Chihei Hatakeyama: Electric Guitar, Prophet REV2, Roland Alpha Juno, Yamaha DX7

Michael Grigoni: Acoustic Guitar on "What Lies Ahead?”

Tomohiro Ishii: Violin on "Ancient Art"

Composed by Chihei Hatakeyama

Recorded at WPM studio by Chihei Hatakeyama

Mixed By Chihei Hatakeyama

Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones at Gearbox Records

ⓟ&Ⓒ 2023 Gearbox Records Ltd

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1.	Theme of "Life is Climbing" 04:55	info	buy track
2.	What Lies Ahead? 05:17		buy track
3.	Feel Conflicted 01:29		buy track
4.	New Scenery 01:53		buy track
5.	Ties 04:20		buy track
6.	Fear 03:45		buy track
7.	Discover Yourself 02:59		buy track
8.	Current of the Times 02:42		buy track
9.	Beautiful Partnership 03:20		buy track
10.	Departure 01:54		buy track
11.	Ancient Art 05:51		buy track

about

This album is the soundtrack to the documentary-film "Life is climbing!" and was born from an offer from Sokichi Nakahara, who directed the film.

Michael Grigoni is playing the guitar on the second track "What Lies Ahead?" as well as Tomohiro Ishii, who is active in the jazz scene, plays the violin in the closer track "Ancient Art."

As always, Chihei Hatakeyama did all the other performances and sound-making. This definitely is the latest addition to the list of masterpieces of Japanese ambient works.

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released May 17, 2023

Chihei Hatakeyama: Electric Guitar, Prophet REV2, Roland Alpha Juno, Yamaha DX7

Michael Grigoni: Acoustic Guitar on "What Lies Ahead?”

Tomohiro Ishii: Violin on "Ancient Art"

Composed by Chihei Hatakeyama

Recorded at WPM studio by Chihei Hatakeyama

Mixed By Chihei Hatakeyama

Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones at Gearbox Records

ⓟ&Ⓒ 2023 Gearbox Records Ltd

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