Konosuke Saijo

Denon 45 RPM Demonstration LP (1978) 24-Bit/96-kHz vinyl rip
Vinyl rip in 24-Bit/96-kHz | FLAC tracks | Full Cover | MU, FS | 563 MB 3% recovery
1978 | Genre: various | Label: Denon | ST-6005 | Japanese pressing

This japanese pressed LP is the showcase of Denon's digital mastering achievement during the early days of digital sound recording technology. In 1978, digital audio was just starting and the technology was still in its infancy, but yet Denon was able to show the digital prowess with this demonstration LP.
All of the tracks were recorded by Denon in Japan, except one track which was recorded at Copenhagen Messianic Church.

Shomyo, a liturgical Buddhist chant, was introduced from China to Japan in 736 AD. It was influential in the development of Japanese music styles. Shomyo became popular in those days due to the fact that Buddhism, chanting and music worked well together in temples. Shomyo was used in Buddhist ceremonies and services, as a ritual of comfort for the souls of the deceased and as a way to create an atmosphere of reference and mystery. It was also performed in praise of Amida Buddha…

Great album by the top Japanese jazz players of the time (Sadao Watanabe, Akira Miyazawa, Hideto Kanai, Takeshi Inomata, Eiichi Fuji…).