BSX Records and Bukimisha the Weird Society present another pairing of thrilling Akira Ifukube scores for two alien invasion spectaculars! The first one is THE MYSTERIANS (1957), that spectacular effort featuring stunning visual effects presented for the first time in the "Toho Scope" widescreen format. Akira Ifukube's monumental score features a manic, magnificent battle march as the united citizens of Earth tackle aliens bent on breeding with earth women to replenish their dying race. DOGORA, THE SPACE MONSTER (1964) sees a non-anthropomorphic, jellyfish-like alien gobbling up diamonds as police track down an international group of thieves. The film's eerie unsettling main theme for the creature was countered throughout by the maestro's trademark uptempo motifs representing the determination of the Japanese Self Defense Force. Bukimisha the Weird Secret Society is a self-proclaimed 'secret society' (pronounced "Boo-key-may-sha" and roughly translating into "Creepy Company") and have enthralled Japanese audiences over several decades. They have transformed their love of music into a unique art form, building an impressive catalog currently exceeding 170 albums! Many of these feature selections from Akira Ifukube's vast output of classical compositions and complete film scores. Bukimisha was even given the opportunity to perform before the legendary composer at one of his final birthday celebrations. BSX Records is proud to once more offer the distinctive performance art of Bukimisha to movie music fans around the world. This album has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the group's original digital recordings, all supervised and approved by Takeo Yahiro & their great mentor, Dr. Bukimi. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch with Sam Scali, and comments from scholar Erik Homenick (akiraifukube.org) on the music featured.
Track Listing
- Toho Mark / Main Title (From "The Mysterians")
- The Incident (From "The Mysterians")
- The Collapse (From "The Mysterians")
- The Appearance of Mogera (From "The Mysterians")
- Mogera Attacks (From "The Mysterians")
- Scientific Lunar Phenomenon (From "The Mysterians")
- Survey Team Heads Off to Mount Fuji (From "The Mysterians")
- The Mysterian Dome (From "The Mysterians")
- The First Round of Battle (From "The Mysterians")
- Demand for an International Conference (From "The Mysterians")
- Earth Defense Conference (From "The Mysterians")
- Alpha & Beta (From "The Mysterians")
- Preparing for Attack (From "The Mysterians")
- The Kidnapping (From "The Mysterians")
- Evacuation 120㎞ (From "The Mysterians")
- Markalite Flying Atomic Heat Projector (From "The Mysterians")
- The Mysterians Retaliate (From "The Mysterians")
- Furious Electron Cannon Assault (From "The Mysterians")
- The Mysterians Depart (From "The Mysterians")
- Ending (From "The Mysterians")
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- Toho Mark / Artificial Satellite (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Main Title (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Radio BGM I (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Radio BGM II (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Mysterious Incident at Midnight (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Luminous Entity From a Safe (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Incident at Thermal Power Plant (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Levitating Coal Truck (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Appearance of a Luminous Body (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- News Headline (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Rain of Stones (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Iwato Bridge and Dogora (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Dogora Disappears (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Dogora Proliferates (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Dogora's Natural Enemy (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Larva Dogora's Counterattack (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Launching of the Air Corps Attack (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Victory Cry (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Ending (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
- Launching of the Air Corps Attack (alt Pitch) (From "Dogora the Space Monster")
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