Would you believe it? More Japan and YMO related music.These two tracks are taken from a 1986 12-inch single by Steve Jansen and Yukihiro Takahashi, both drummers in their respective bands. As I remember it I wasn’t aware that they had collaborated but I came across it in a record shop and bought it unheard based on the pedigree of the artists.
Steve Jansen and Yukihiro Takahashi - Stay Close
Musically it wouldn’t sound out of place on Bill Nelson’s Getting The Holy Ghost across album which I always felt had a sort of uptempo Japan feel. I don’t know who took singing duties but there’s certainly a David Sylvian vibe.
Steve Jansen and Yukihiro Takahashi - Betsu-Ni
Rather than just remove the vocals and put an instrumental version on the B-side, as was the custom, the boys gave us another good song so I’ve included that too.
If you want to investigate more some of their music is available here.
5 comments:
Good stuff, keep it coming...
Well done, Russ.
That was the quickest response in the (admittedly short) history of this blog
I have almost forgotten these songs. Thank you for posting them. I really love "Betsu-Ni".
Hi There,
Thanks for putting these two tracks up. I love this single (did you know it got to no.1 in Japan?). Steve Jansen does the vocals. I think he has a great voice but is a reluctant singer. I noticed you have posted an mp3 from Takahashi's 'Wild & Moody' album. Any chance you could post the tracks Steve Jansen did on it (Stranger Things Have Happened)?
Please can you repost these links. I've never heard either track even being a big Japan and YMO fan. Much obliged if you can,
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