Album
The Rainbow Goblins
1981 · Jazz, Rock
22 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Rainbow Goblins is a Jazz album by Masayoshi Takanaka, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 14 pressings tracked, owned by 22 collectors.
About
The Rainbow Goblins is a 1981 concept album by Masayoshi Takanaka. The album is inspired by the illustrated book The Rainbow Goblins by Ul de Rico and combines elements of jazz fusion, progressive rock, and symphonic music. Each track represents a stage in the story of seven goblins who steal the colors of the rainbow, creating a narrative that unfolds through instrumental compositions and thematic motifs. The album features intricate guitar work, lush arrangements, and orchestral textures, showcasing Takanaka’s signature style. It was recorded at Kitty Izu Studio, Polydor Studio, and KRS Studio, with Takanaka credited as composer, guitarist, and producer. The Rainbow Goblins has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and musical craftsmanship, and it was performed live at the Nippon Budokan the year of its release.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Prologue3:16
- A2Once Upon A Song5:10
- A3Seven Goblins3:10
- A4The Sunset Valley4:20
Side B
- B1The Moon Rose5:38
- B2Soon6:26
- B3Magical Night Light1:52
- B4Rainbow Paradise5:04
Side C
- C1Thunderstorm3:11
- C2Rising Arch4:48
- C3Just Chuckle3:42
- C4Rainbow Was Reborn5:55
Side D
- D1Plumed Bird7:31
- D2You Can Never Come To This Place8:05
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- shimmering
- euphoric
- tropical
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Records come in a gatefold sleeve with an obi strip. Includes a liner notes booklet. This release only has catalogue number 36MK9101-2 on it, no others.
The tracklisting is based on how it is laid out in the liner notes insert, along with track durations. The label images do not list "Prologue" and combine the tracks "Magical Night Light" and "Rainbow Paradise" together.
Based upon "The Rainbow Goblins" by Ul de Rico.
From the back of the obi strip:
発行= Kitty Music Corporation
発売= 新興楽譜出版社
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Akihiro TanakaBASS
- Katz HoshiARRANGED BY
- Kiyosumi IshikawaKEYBOARDS
- Koji SatsumaSAXOPHONE
- Makoto KimuraPERCUSSION
- Masahiro MiyazakiDRUMS
- Mimi Izumi KobayashiKEYBOARDS
- Shigeru InoueDRUMS
- Shuichi MurakamiDRUMS
- Susumu YamazakiPERCUSSION
- Yuki SugawaraPERCUSSION
22 collectors on Gatefold own this · 14 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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