Phantasia - Future Angels (1981)

©️ 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐒 Released in 1981, Future Angels (未来の天使たち) marks a turning point for Phantasia with the introduction of Keiko Arai on keyboards and Akira Matsuda on saxophone. Their arrival solidified the band’s sound, establishing the core of what would become their iconic lineup, and delving deeply into the essence of classic Japanese jazz fusion. This album also represents the beginning of Phantasia’s exploration into a science-fiction aesthetic, merging their divine iconography with futuristic themes that resonate deeply with their music, highlighted by Akira Matsuda’s stunning artwork. Fun Fact: Everlasting Dream was born out of an improvisation between the two new members of the band, this was encouraged by the founder members to help them loosen up and express their creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Track List: 00:00 - Divine Light (神聖なる光) 03:46 - New Genesis (新たなる創世) 09:28 - Everlasting Dream (永遠の夢) 12:47 - Echoes of Earth (地球の響き) 16:46 - Angel’s Choice ( 天使の選択) 22:19 - Kinship Beyond Stars (星々を超えた絆) 27:50 - Celestial Artifacts (天体の機構) 31:16 - Silent Watchers (沈黙の観察者) 34:26 - Guardian’s Whisper (守護者の囁き) 37:33 - Cosmic Reverie (宇宙の夢想) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitar: Takashi Yamada (山田 隆司) Bass: Hiroshi Nakamura (中村 博) Drums: Shun Tanaka (田中 俊) Piano/Keyboards: Keiko Arai (新井 恵子) Saxophone & Artwork: Akira Matsuda (松田 亮) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This project is a tribute to the golden age of Japanese jazz fusion. The use of specific album titles and release years reflects our choice to present this as an immersive narrative. By anchoring each album in a particular time, we aim to create a full discography that depicts the evolution of the band’s sound from the ’70s to the late ’90s, much like how ARGs or mockumentaries build their worlds. For us, it’s about creating an atmosphere and telling a story. The channel is run by musicians and partially uses AI in the creation process. Most tracks are based on human made musical inputs, with AI tools enhancing the final style. Fully AI generated tracks are rare, as current models often lack the ability to generate grooves, progressions, and dynamics that meet the standards of this project. Phantasia wouldn’t exist without the trailblazing work of artists like Casiopea, T-Square, Caldera, Sunbear, Mezzoforte, Masayoshi Takanaka, Ryo Kawasaki, Hiroshi Sato, Herbie Hancock, Giorgio Moroder, George Semper and Walter Wanderley. Their visionary labor has profoundly shaped our understanding and love for music. Thank you for joining us on this journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All tracks and images are the property of PhantasiaRecords. #jazz #jazzfusion #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazz