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

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The songs seem to be sung in the vocal style desired by the composers, resulting in a rich and varied composition.

There are also some parts that are a little humorous.

Yoshida Minako (吉田美奈子) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, and producer.

Yoshida always had a desire to work in the music industry, and while in high school she temporarily joined the Tokyo Kid Brothers musical troupe as a backing musician alongside studio musicians Hosono Haruomi and Matsumoto Takashi, who befriended her and recommended she start out in songwriting. She continued her career as a backup musician for various different bands, but also began writing her own music and lyrics around 1971. In 1972, she was recruited by singer-songwriter Otaki Eiichi and began her professional career. In 1973 she was introduced to fledgling studio musician Yamashita Tatsuro and the pair became frequent collaborators on each other's work as well as for other singer-songwriters such as Matsutoya Yumi.

She remains relatively active to this day, mostly as a live performer.

Tracklist

• 愛は彼方
• かたおもい
• 朝は君に
• ケッペキにいさん
• ラムはお好き?
• 夢で逢えたら
• チョッカイ
• 忘れかけてた季節へ
• ラスト・ステップ
• 永遠に

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Tracklist：

• The Photographer: ACT I: 'A Gentleman's Honor'
• The Photographer: ACT II
• The Photographer: 'A Gentleman's Honor' (Instrumental)
• The Photographer: ACT III

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Five years after the release of 1989's pop-oriented album Strange Angels, Laurie Anderson followed up with the avant-garde concept album Bright Red, a Brian Eno production exploring much darker territory. Eno also co-wrote four tracks; “The Puppet Motel”, “Muddy River”, “Poison” and “Tightrope”. For the recordings, Anderson was supported by Adrian Belew, who provided guitars on several tracks. Belew is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of King Crimson.

Tracklist：

• Speechless
• Bright Red
• Puppet Motel
• Speak My Language
• World Without End
• Free Fall
• Muddy River
• Beautiful Pea Green Boat
• Love Among the Sailors
• Poison
• In Our Sleep
• Night in Baghdad
• Tightrope
• Same Time Tomorrow

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