Somei Satoh - Mandala Trilogy + 1 (1982 + 1990) (Full album)

Available now at 0:00 Mandala 19:21 Mantra 42:36 Tantra 1:03:21 Mai WRWTFWW Records is profoundly enchanted to announce the full official reissue of Somei Satoh’s magnificent Avatamsaka Sutra inspired Mandala Trilogy with one additional never-released piece, sourced from original masters and available on double vinyl in heavy 350gsm sleeve with liner notes by passionate Japanese music connoisseur/collector/critic/dj Masaaki Hara. Deep deep deep into the abyss… The Mandala Trilogy blends Somei Satoh’s own slowed down Buddhist chant vocalization and early electronics to create a radiant and meditative atmosphere conveying serenity and timelessness. It includes three pieces recorded separately. «Mandala» was recorded at the NHK Studio of Electronic Music in 1982 and was included on the album Mandala/ Sumeru, released on Kojima Recordings’ ALM. «Mantra» was a NHK commissioned work, recorded at the same studio in 1986. «Tantra»; was recorded at Victo