{"title":"Artist: Yuji Toriyama","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yuji-toriyama-choice-works-1982-1985-lp","title":"Choice Works 1982 - 1985 [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed on heavy 180-Gram vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut at 45rpm - loud!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiner notes \u0026amp; pictures on inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew original artwork by Ben Arfur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered by Tim Young, Metropolis Studios (Grammy Award Winner mastering engineer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd installment from the label is an anthology of guitarist, composer, and producer Yuji Toriyama, regarded as one of the pioneering Japanese fusionists alongside Hiroshi Sato, Ryo Kawasaki, and Yasuaki Shimizu. Toriyama has not enjoyed as much recognition as his contemporary, after shunning a solo career in favor of pop and TV arrangements in the 90s and composing video game soundtracks like Street Fighter II and Final Fantasy XII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice Works 1982-1985 represents his first reissue title, with Kay Suzuki compiling work from three rare albums to showcase the best of Toriyama’s sound, most appealing to modern ears. Drum machines and live drums combine to create rich depth, complimented by the boogie tenacity of funk fusionist Toshiki Kadomatsu and the crying spiritual solos of Pat Metheny. It’s no coincidence that Metheny and Toriyama used the same Roland GR-300 and G-505 synth guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLM-1 funk boogie A1 ‘Night Together’ is lifted from Aerobics LP (1982), a TV soundtrack where Toriyama collaborated with keyboardist and producer Ken Morimura. Vocoder mellow funk A2 ‘Stranger in the Night’ and slap bass sexy fusion B1 ‘Donna’ come from his self-titled third solo album Yuri Toriyama (1983). Pat Metheny inspired one-man production of B2 ‘Maze’ and Balearic boogie down B3 ‘Bay\/Sky Provincetown 1977’ are taken from subsequent solo album A Taste of Paradise (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight Together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger In The Mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBay\/Sky Provincetown 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Yuji Toriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":42363269284031,"sku":"TIME002-BK","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/a1825569806_10.jpg?v=1711245984"},{"product_id":"yuji-toriyama-yuji-toriyama-lp-vinyl-record","title":"Yuji Toriyama","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReissue of classic Japanese Fusion Rock Album\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst vinyl pressing outside of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition Green Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released in 1983\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip to shore PhonoCo.\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to present the self-titled album by acclaimed Japanese artist \u003cstrong\u003eYuji Toriyama\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first time the album has been available outside of Japan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuji Toriyama - known in many circles for his work on TV, film, and video game soundtracks - released his self-titled album Yuji Toriyama in 1983 where it was quickly recognized as a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese jazz-rock fusion masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Catchy melodies, smooth grooves, excellent production, and just an overall sense of fun makes the music shine, pulling the listener into Toriyama’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow available for the first time outside of Japan, Yuji Toriyama is a fantastic LP that should absolutely not be missed, whether you’re a die-hard fan or someone who has yet to discover Toriyama’s music. So gel back your hair, put on your shades, and cruise the coastal roads of Japan in your convertible as you make your way to the sun-drenched beaches of \u003cstrong\u003eOkinawa\u003c\/strong\u003e — it’s what this music was made for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean Dress (Part I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean Dress (Part II)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's So Shy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing to Hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Gold Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger in the Mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese (Tono's Sequencer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngel Voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong for You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/58oX24xUXi21jzwNOZtSc4?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yuji Toriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Green","offer_id":42391324754111,"sku":"STS-165-GN","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/STS-165-YujiToriyama-YujiToriyama.png?v=1698649157"},{"product_id":"take-a-break-yuji-toriyama-lp","title":"Take A Break","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst vinyl reissue of the 1981 Japanese City Pop Classic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Blue “Dee Dee Doo Dup” Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShip to Shore PhonoCo. is proud to present acclaimed Japanese musical artist Yuji Toriyama’s debut album Take A Break, now available for the first time outside of Japan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuji Toriyama - known in numerous circles for his TV, film, and video game soundtrack work - self-produced Take A Break whilst still studying at Keio University. It’s a sublime jazz-rock fusion masterpiece that shines with excellent musicianship, mellow grooves, and smooth melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow given the proper tender lovin’ care it deserves, Take A Break is back again on vinyl for the first time since 1981, featuring remastered sound and original artwork, and pressed onto limited edition “Dee Dee Doo Dup” blue wax. This is one release that any fan of music should try and get their sticky tricky fingers on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty MAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour tender lovin' care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticky tricky fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter Glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGettin' that funny feelin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDee Dee Doo Dup blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection (of your eyes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhetto people (Friday version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/58grOHrz60tpSqyLTpZC9F?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yuji Toriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Blue","offer_id":42682846544063,"sku":"STS-164-BL","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/STS-164-YujiToriyama-TakeABreak.png?v=1702706312"},{"product_id":"yuji-toriyama-yuji-toriyama-lp","title":"Yuji Toriyama [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReissue of classic 1983 Japanese fusion rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuji Toriyama, known for his work on TV, film, and video game soundtracks, released his self-titled album in 1983, quickly earning recognition as a Japanese jazz-rock fusion masterpiece. With catchy melodies, smooth grooves, excellent production, and an overall sense of fun, the music shines, drawing listeners into Toriyama’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuji Toriyama is a fantastic LP that should not be missed, whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering Toriyama’s music for the first time. So gel back your hair, put on your shades, and cruise the coastal roads of Japan in your convertible as you make your way to the sun-drenched beaches of Okinawa — it’s what this music was made for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean Dress (Part I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean Dress (Part II)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's So Shy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing to Hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Gold Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger in the Mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese (Tono's Sequencer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngel Voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong for You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/58oX24xUXi21jzwNOZtSc4?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuji Toriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43640845926591,"sku":"PCJY-00009-BK","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/tmp_2F1687278212941-8ku9rq1ianl-8219778dcef48824c4fde5c919c67372_2FSTS-165_JacketFront_Mockup_1080x1080_974x_bf92d899-4f3a-4edc-89ec-ad78f83d3572.png?v=1724881734"},{"product_id":"yuji-toriyama-transfusion-lp","title":"Transfusion [Japanese Import]","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYuji Toriyama's fifth studio album\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures Hiroshi Sato on keyboard, Hideo Yamamoto on drums, Kenji Takamizu on bass, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was released in 1988 by guitarist Yuji Toriyama, who continues to work as an arranger, producer, and studio musician. This is his fifth album. Featuring: Hiroshi Sato (keyboard), Hideo Yamamoto (drums), Kenji Takamizu (bass), and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPTAIN HADDOCK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLUMBERJACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRANSFUSION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSILVER DRAPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIPSTICK NO.242\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAN ECSTASY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIN HER EARLY DAYS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHE MISSING PERSON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWORKOUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMY GODDESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuji Toriyama","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44233514909887,"sku":"MHJL-430-BK","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4547366738940_974x_4f703794-c2db-4ff4-9aa4-f81dbfb1195f.jpg?v=1746934010"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-yuji-toriyama.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}