The latest edition of Tower Records’ “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” opinion advertisement series features Cornelius/Keigo Oyamada, who celebrates his 30th solo career anniversary this year and will release his new album “Ethereal Essence” on Wednesday, June 26th. This poster will be displayed at all Tower Records and TOWERmini stores from Friday, June 14th.
Oyamada Keigo has previously appeared three times, in 2009 with “Sakamoto Ryuichi, Takahashi Yukihiro, Oyamada Keigo”, in 2013 with “Aoba Ichiko and the Fairies (Hosono Haruomi, Oyamada Keigo, U-zhaan, Hat/Sakamoto Ryuichi)”, and in 2016 with “METAFIVE”, but this will be his first time performing as a solo artist.
NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. Cornelius Keigo Oyamada
With the advancement of technology and globalization, the rapid flow of information
I feel like society is also changing rapidly.
On the other hand, there are many issues such as the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, social divisions, and climate change.
There are a number of complex reasons why people feel in danger and anxious.
Music is not just entertainment,
I believe it plays a role in enriching people’s emotions and connections.
(Cornelius / Keigo Oyamada)
The new album, “Ethereal Essence,” is a newly reconstructed version of the ambient works that Cornelius has released in recent years, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his solo career. It is a long-awaited work for fans, with 11 of the 13 tracks being released on CD for the first time and 9 being released digitally for the first time, including “Quantum Ghost” (a coupling track on the 7-inch vinyl “Hibana”), “Sketch For Spring” (BGM commemorating the opening of Shibuya Parco), and “Sauna Lover 2024” (a rearrangement of the theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Sauna-do”).
To commemorate this, Tower Records will be giving away a postcard with a “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster design to the first customers who purchase the album, with five lucky winners chosen by lottery to win a signed “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster.
Tower Records Online “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” page:https://tower.jp/nomusicnolife
【release information】
Artist: Cornelius
Title: Ethereal Essence
Release date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Label: Warner Music Japan
Cornelius, who is celebrating his 30th anniversary as a solo artist this year, will be showcasing the ambient-influenced works he has released in recent years.
An album reconstructed from the core
recorded music :
01 Quantum Ghost (Analogue 7-inch “Hibana” coupling song. First time on CD.)
02 Sketch For Spring (Shibuya Parco Opening Commemorative BGM. First CD release. First digital release.)
03 Heaven Is Waiting (First time on CD. First time online.)
04 I Love Sauna Too Much, More Deeply (A rearrangement of the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Sauna Road.” First time on CD. First time streaming.)
05 Xanadu (First CD release. First digital release.)
06 Koko (Songs exhibited at the Shuntaro Tanikawa Exhibition (2018). First CD and first streaming.)
07 Step Into Exovera (First time on CD. First time online.)
08 Forbidden Apple (21st year digital single. First CD release.)
09 Melting Moment (A rearrangement of the song included on the 5th cassette of “BYSAKUU”. First time on CD. First time online.)
10. Confession – Cornelius ver. (Included in ASA-CHANG & Junrei’s “Mahou”)
11 Mind Matrix (First time on CD. First time online.)
12. Windmills of My Mind
(Included on the 7-inch vinyl sold at the exhibition in the 10th anniversary edition of the magazine “Nero.” First time on CD. First time streaming.)
13 Thatness and Thereness – Cornelius Remodel (included in “A Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto”)
[Purchase Bonus]
Customers who purchase “Ethereal Essence,” to be released on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Tower Records, TOWERmini, or Tower Records Online will receive a postcard with a two-dimensional barcode (with the “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster design) that will enter a raffle for five lucky winners to win a signed “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster.
*Postcards are available in limited quantities at each store and will be available until they run out.
Application period: June 25th (Tuesday) to July 21st (Sunday) 23:59
[Related event information]
＜PLAYLIST CURATED BY CORNELIUS in TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA＞
To commemorate the release of the new album “Ethereal Essence,” some of the tracks selected in the “Playlist of 1000 songs selected by Cornelius” featured in the pamphlet sold at the live show “Cornelius 30th Anniversary Set” will be exhibited and sold at Tower Records Shibuya.
[Event period]June 25th (Tue) – July 8th (Mon)
[Location]Tower Records Shibuya store, 7th floor special corner
[Tower Records Shibuya store exclusive bonus]Jacket sticker
* Jacket stickers are limited in quantity and will be sold out while supplies last.
