Ambivalent (Selected Works 1994-2022) - Satoshi

Synth-pop, Ambient, Balearic, Downtempo

Satoshi is well known for his work alongside Makoto but here he steps out with a first ever solo album. The title and typography make a clear reference to the legendary Aphex Twin album that very much set the temple for electronic ambient but the music inside is wholly original. It takes the form of a collection of archival works that sit next to newer compositions. The sounds on this album are performed mainly on his much loved and trusty Casio CZ-5000 synthesizer. Guests such as Benedek from PPU and L.I.E.S. plays on guitar, while Makoto and Kuniyuki Takahashi bring percussion.

Tracklist

A1: Sazanami
A2: Coastlines
A3: New Dawn Feat. Benedek & Kuniyuki
A4: Southerly Wind
A5: Cosmic Zephyr 101
A6: Still In A Dream
B1: Chimney Pipes
B2: Anamorphosis
B3: Behind The Clouds
B4: Aerial View Feat. Makoto
B5: Crepuscule