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Toshifumi Hinata ‎- Broken Belief [MFM 042 NLD 2019 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

When all else is falling around about you, it is time for some calm...

I've ripped this album before, most probably overlooked it, it is a wonderful listen, so much so that I thought that it deserved a 176.4kHz rip on an improved set-up.

Broken Belief is a selection of compositions by Japanese musician Toshifumi Hinata, released on a beautifully packaged and wonderfully pressed vinyl album by eclectic Dutch label Music From Memory a few years back.

His music eludes a magical ambiance which sits comfortably between the instrumental works of The Durutti Column, modern jazz etchings and Japanese new age music. This is much more than synthetic ambient drone, organic instruments also feature; harps, violins, bass guitar, tablas and an alto sax. 

Hinatsa's releases are well work tracking down, especially some of the beautiful Japanese compact discs - the vinyl pressings can be expensive - thankfully this album represents a fine introduction to his work at a more regular price.

A1   Sarah's Crime

A2   Midsummer Night

A3   新しい遊牧民 (Atarashii Yuhbokumin)

A4   異国の女たち (Ikoku No Onna Tachi)

B1   Pavement

B2   Colored Air

B3   光と水 (Hikari To Mizu)

B4   蜃気楼 (Shinkiroh)

B5   Broken Belief

B6   小夜花 (Sayoka)