Kan Mikami 三上寛 – Mikami Kan No Sekai (三上寛の世界)
Kan Mikami 三上寛
Japanese underground folk singer, actor, author, TV presenter and poet.
Born in the village of Kodomari, Aomori prefecture in 1950. In the seventies he released several albums on major labels like Columbia. Since 1990 he has been associated with the independent label P.S.F. Records.
Has collaborated with many musicians, including Keiji Haino, Motoharu Yoshizawa, John Zorn, Sunny Murray, Tomokawa Kazuki, etc.
Formerly a member of the groups Vajra (2) (with Keiji Haino and Toshi Ishizuka), and Sanjah (with Masayoshi Urabe).
Lake Full of Urine
When I see the sunset, I feel lonely. When I see the stars, tears well up.
Into the lake full of urine, You and I jump together. The song we sing is the Wanderer’s Song, The dance we perform is a Bon Odori.
So, so— It doesn’t matter what—smash it to bits. It doesn’t matter what—expose it all.
When I hear the steam whistle, I recall memories. When I see a photograph, I long to return home.
On the bright red-dyed briefs, Support the gentle flowers. Then let’s talk about little drunken tales, Even the tears flow as blood tears.
So, so— It doesn’t matter what—smash it to bits. It doesn’t matter what—expose it all.
When I walk into the streets, I feel regret. When the wind blows, I remember.
In Tokyo, full of people, Let the flowers of resentment bloom. Then let’s run, all the way to the ends of hell. Next time I’m born, I’ll be a god.
So, so— It doesn’t matter what—smash it to bits. It doesn’t matter what—expose it all.
Tracklist
- 馬鹿ぶし
- ものな子守歌
- カラス
- 数珠の玉切れる日に
- おど
- なぜ
- ピストル魔の少年
- 木
- 黒い小さな貨物列車
- 小便だらけの湖
- 夢は夜ひらく
