[Streaming Today] A Compilation Condensing the Japanese New Rock Movement is Now Available Worldwide!
A compilation album condensing Japan's 'New Rock Movement' was released worldwide on May 15th. It features innovative sounds from 1969 to 1975, promoting the importance of Japanese rock history to the world.
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The new power of youth influenced by Britain and America. The break from the existing music industry by Group Sounds musicians. Free, innovative, and experimental sounds. A compilation album that lets you experience the 'New Rock Movement' which brought about a transformation in the Japanese music scene from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, titled 'Far East NewRock Invention 1969-1975: The Wonderful World of New Rock,' is now available for worldwide streaming starting today, May 15th.
Additionally, a 180g heavyweight LP will be simultaneously released by the French label '180g'.
Streaming Link: https://FarEastNewRockInvention.lnk.to/19691975
■ Highlights of this work
Yuya Uchida's Foresight: You can trace the evolution from 'Yuya Uchida & The Flowers,' formed by Yuya Uchida after being baptized by new rock during his European wanderings in 1967, to the internationally active 'Flower Travellin' Band.'
Legendary Label 'Propeller': Includes innovative catalogs from 'Propeller,' the first rock/folk specialty label launched by Nippon Columbia in 1972, featuring artists like Tetsu Yamauchi and Hiroshi Segawa.
Fusion of Jazz and Rock: Features acclaimed performances by jazz musicians of the time, such as Terumasa Hino and Takeshi Inomata, who boldly incorporated rock elements, now highly regarded as 'rare groove.'
World-Class Sound: A lineup that proves the fervor of the time was of world standard, including Far East Family Band, dubbed the 'Pink Floyd of Japan,' and Tetsu Yamauchi, who later joined the British rock band 'Free.'
■ Product Overview
Title: Far East New Rock Invention 1969-1975: The Wonderful World of New Rock
Streaming Start Date: May 15, 2026
Product No.: COKM-46306 (Hi-Res: COKM-46307)
Distributor: NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.
LP: Released from the French 180g label (180GWALP09)
https://wamono.bandcamp.com/album/far-east-new-rock-invention-1969-1975
■ Tracklist
1. Hideki Ishima / Depending By The Time
2. Far East Family Band / Jidai Kara
3. Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited / Black Angel
4. Tetsu Yamauchi / Wiki Wiki
5. Flower Travellin' Band & Terumasa Hino Quintet / Doop
6. Blues Creation / Genbaku Otoshi
7. Kimio Mizutani & Better / I Wanna Be Your Man
8. Hiroshi Segawa / Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya
9. Yuya Uchida & The Flowers / Summertime
Additionally, a 180g heavyweight LP will be simultaneously released by the French label '180g'.
Streaming Link: https://FarEastNewRockInvention.lnk.to/19691975
■ Highlights of this work
Yuya Uchida's Foresight: You can trace the evolution from 'Yuya Uchida & The Flowers,' formed by Yuya Uchida after being baptized by new rock during his European wanderings in 1967, to the internationally active 'Flower Travellin' Band.'
Legendary Label 'Propeller': Includes innovative catalogs from 'Propeller,' the first rock/folk specialty label launched by Nippon Columbia in 1972, featuring artists like Tetsu Yamauchi and Hiroshi Segawa.
Fusion of Jazz and Rock: Features acclaimed performances by jazz musicians of the time, such as Terumasa Hino and Takeshi Inomata, who boldly incorporated rock elements, now highly regarded as 'rare groove.'
World-Class Sound: A lineup that proves the fervor of the time was of world standard, including Far East Family Band, dubbed the 'Pink Floyd of Japan,' and Tetsu Yamauchi, who later joined the British rock band 'Free.'
■ Product Overview
Title: Far East New Rock Invention 1969-1975: The Wonderful World of New Rock
Streaming Start Date: May 15, 2026
Product No.: COKM-46306 (Hi-Res: COKM-46307)
Distributor: NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.
LP: Released from the French 180g label (180GWALP09)
https://wamono.bandcamp.com/album/far-east-new-rock-invention-1969-1975
■ Tracklist
1. Hideki Ishima / Depending By The Time
2. Far East Family Band / Jidai Kara
3. Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited / Black Angel
4. Tetsu Yamauchi / Wiki Wiki
5. Flower Travellin' Band & Terumasa Hino Quintet / Doop
6. Blues Creation / Genbaku Otoshi
7. Kimio Mizutani & Better / I Wanna Be Your Man
8. Hiroshi Segawa / Kimi ga Ita Shiroi Heya
9. Yuya Uchida & The Flowers / Summertime