Released 20 years ago
Byakkoya - White Tiger Field
Susumu Hirasawa · 2006
52 min · 10 tracks · post-punk
A mesmerizing blend of electronic textures and ethereal melodies, evoking a vast, otherworldly landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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白虎野 — This track encapsulates the album's unique fusion of rhythmic intensity and melodic beauty, making it a standout example of Hirasawa's compositional style.
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生まれなかった都市 — With its haunting atmosphere and intricate layering, this track showcases Hirasawa's ability to create immersive soundscapes that transport listeners.
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水脈 — The juxtaposition of serene vocals against a backdrop of pulsating electronics makes this track a defining moment on the album, highlighting its thematic depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- introspective soundscapes for solitude
- mesmerizing peaks of emotion
- journey through ethereal landscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Susumu Hirasawa released Byakkoya - White Tiger Field in 2006, he had established himself as a pioneering figure in the Japanese music scene, particularly known for his work on anime soundtracks. This album followed his critically acclaimed release, The World of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, further solidifying his unique sound that fuses post-punk aesthetics with techno elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yoko Kanno· Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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記憶から来た男
The narrative shifts from a reflective tone to a direct confrontation with memory, revealing layers of introspection.
This structural shift deepens the emotional impact and underscores the theme of confronting one's past.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 時間の西方 6:10
- 2 白虎野 4:47
- 3 生まれなかった都市 6:38
- 4 記憶から来た男 5:00
- 5 水脈 5:48
- 6 CODE-COSTARICA 3:40
- 7 Σ星のシダ 5:21
- 8 確率の丘 4:41
- 9 白虎 4:57
- 10 パレード 5:44
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