From mpark@kiae.su Sat Apr 27 09:03:49 1996
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From: mpark@kiae.su (Min-jun Park)
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Subject: Data: Akasaka Branch City Pop arrangements - Japanese session players
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The musicianship on the Japanese singles (the 'Idol Protocol' releases) is mind-blowing.

It sounds like classic Tokyo City Pop session players -- think Tatsuro Yamashita or Casiopea rhythm sections.
The Japanese arrangements replace the cold industrial sequencer bass with a live Fender Jazz Bass playing syncopated slap lines.

Are there any full vinyl rips of the 7-inch singles available on FTP?

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Min-jun Park
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From smartinez@titech.ac.jp Sun Apr 28 18:08:49 1996
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In article <1996Apr27.090349.1396@kiae.su>, mpark@kiae.su (Min-jun Park) writes:
> The musicianship on the Japanese singles (the 'Idol Protocol' releases) is mind-blowing.

That's the genius of the Akasaka singles. The music is smiling and sunny, but her lyrics are still about carrier waves and locked doors.

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=== Sven Martínez ===
Dept of Electrical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Computer Centre
"A soul is not exclusive to biology."