{"product_id":"ebonee-webb-disco-hanagasa-ondo-soma-bon-uta-memphis-soul-meets-japanese-folk-songs-lp","title":"EBONEE-WEBB  - MEMPHIS SOUL MEETS JAPANESE FOLK SONGS- (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEBONEE-WEBB  Disco Hanagasa Ondo \/ Soma Bon Uta -MEMPHIS SOUL MEETS JAPANESE FOLK SONGS- (LP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Sound Fuji \/ King Records Reissue Series Wave 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorder:  expected April 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__selling-points fw-demi xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese folk songs from across the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings together powerful grooves and distinctive Japanese language vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Release-Detail\" class=\"acordion_description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-wrap flex-lg-nowrap xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-description product__info-description--full product__info-description--open xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-toggler release-description-less text-uppercase mt-1 xbg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-toggler release-description-less text-uppercase mt-1 xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-complete xbg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second album by Memphis funk\/soul group EBONEE-WEBB, originally released in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese folk songs from across the country, including “So Run,” “Yashow Macashow,” and “Smoky Moon,” are boldly transformed into disco sounds through the arrangements of Chikara Ueda, an arranger and composer known for exploring a wide range of musical styles, including Brazilian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album brings together powerful grooves and distinctive Japanese language vocals in an extraordinary and highly unusual set. An extraordinary cult masterpiece receives its first-ever vinyl reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinbantei Goraku Shisho (DJ):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive folk-song disco album by Memphis-based group EBONEEWEBB, recorded during their time in Japan—perhaps to make some money?!—finally gets its first-ever vinyl reissue!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBONEE-WEBB became widely known after their “Disco Otomisan,” a bold arrangement of Hachiro Kasuga’s hit song “Otomisan,” became a huge hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing their first album, the group made this second album, giving Japanese folk songs full-fledged funk and disco arrangements. The person behind the arrangements was Chikara Ueda, one of Japan’s finest arrangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crying guitar, powerful bass, and dynamic rhythm section come together perfectly. “So Run,” and “Yashow Macashow,” have long been favorites among Wamono DJs, but the track to really pay attention to is “Smoky Moon.” Its rhythm and chord progression boldly pay homage⁈ to Stevie Wonder’s hit “Isn’t She Lovely?”—something Ueda himself has acknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miraculous oddball record has finally caught up with its time. Don’t miss it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-description-toggler release-description-less text-uppercase mt-1 xbg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LIMINAL Music Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53714405228856,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/4280\/2232\/files\/4988003387778_974x_ae10c479-ec7c-45e6-8099-de3deb68a70a.webp?v=1793597862","url":"https:\/\/liminalmusic.shop\/products\/ebonee-webb-disco-hanagasa-ondo-soma-bon-uta-memphis-soul-meets-japanese-folk-songs-lp","provider":"LIMINAL Music Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}