Studio Mule's Midnight in Tokyo Vol. 4 continues the beloved compilation series with a lovingly curated sketch of ambient kayō from Japan, spanning the years 1977 to 1999. Drawing from a rich era of Japanese pop and new age music, the collection brings together 12 tracks that blend an ambient sensibility with an oriental, enigmatic atmosphere — evoking a mystical, otherworldly listening experience that feels both deeply nostalgic and strikingly fresh.
What makes this volume so captivating is how seamlessly it resonates with the musical landscape of the mid-2020s, sitting at a fascinating intersection of post-hyperpop sensibility and a longing for the past. The tracks are fabulously curated and beautifully sequenced, unfolding in a way that rewards complete, uninterrupted listening — the kind of record that, once on the turntable, compels you to let it play through to the very end.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Studio Mule
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 03/13/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Umi He Kinasai
A2. Oritatamu Um
A3. Natsuno Kowareru Koro
B1. Mangrove
B2. Yaponesian Sakura
B3. Asano Hitoshizuku
C1. Yumefurin
C2. Esashi Oiwake (Maeuta) Virtual Reality mix
C3. Sweet Ong Choh
D1. Asa Hikari Ame Yume
D2. Tennessee Waltz
D3. Heaven Electric
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