Stories (Reissue)

Erased Tapes re-issue Stories, the first in a trilogy of vibraphone solo albums by Berlin-based composer Masayoshi Fujita.

This quietly exquisite album is like a book of illustrations, evoking scenes of natural beauty and poetic poignancy. It combines climactic crescendos laced with electronic detail and luxurious melody.

Stories marks the beginning of Masayoshi’s mission in bringing the vibraphone - a relatively new invention in the history of instruments often kept in the background in orchestras and jazz outfits - into the spotlight.

Having trained as a drummer, Masayoshi began experimenting with the vibraphone, preparing its bars with kitchen foil or beads, playing it with the cello bow, or using the other end of the mallets to create a more ambient texture of sound.

Focussing on the vibraphone in this way sets Masayoshi apart, dedicating his artistic life to celebrating this fascinating and often underappreciated instrument. His take on ambient and modern compositional styles is a unique one.

Available in two versions: LP - Black Vinyl with Download, and LP - Limited Clear Coloured Vinyl with Download.