Name: Surround
Brand: Hiroshi Yoshimura

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DRFT09LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

850054840011

Total Cap

Black LP

DRFT09C1

Blue

Extended format: Yes

850054840028

Blue LP

DRFT09CD

2023-12-08

850054840004

Artist

Hiroshi Yoshimura

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Temporal Drift

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Temporal Drift is a US-based music label located in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. With a focus on curating exceptional musical experiences, Temporal Drift has established itself as an authoritative force in the industry.

As a label, Temporal Drift prides itself on its diverse roster of talented *artists* and performers who consistently push boundaries and challenge conventional norms. From electronic to experimental, their eclectic range of genres ensures that there is something for every music lover.

With an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Temporal Drift continues to release groundbreaking albums that captivate audiences worldwide. Their passion for discovering emerging talent and supporting established *artists* makes them a trusted source for both new releases and timeless classics.

Hiroshi Yoshimura (Japanese: 吉村弘; 22 October 1940 – 23 October 2003) was a Japanese musician and composer. He is considered a pioneer of ambient music in Japan.

After graduating from Waseda University, Hiroshi became a faculty member there. In 1972, he formed the computer music group "Anonyme". Alongside his solo performances and improvisational music, he also created music for galleries, museums, building spaces, and train stations. His innovative approach to environmental music placed him at the forefront of this genre.

Hiroshi Yoshimura passed away on October 23rd, 2003 at the age of 63.

Newest Listed Items

Originally released as an album in January 1986, Surround was recorded by Yoshimura as a commission from home builder Misawa Homes, intended to function as an “amenity” designed to enhance the company’s newly built living spaces. A pioneer in the field of environmental music, Yoshimura’s previous works included Music For Nine Post Cards (1982), originally produced to be played back inside a museum space, and designing sound environments for public spaces and subway systems. Surround was recorded almost concurrently with the acclaimed and popular Green (1986); the two albums are described by Hiroyoshi Shiokawa in his liner notes as being Yoshimura’s yin and yang.&nbsp;

In his original notes for the album, Yoshimura recommends that Surround be placed in the same family of sounds “as the vibration of footsteps, the hum of an air conditioner, or the clanging of a spoon inside a coffee cup.” And, as he suggests, “with the addition of city noise from outside the window,” you may hear Surround in a completely new way."

New liner notes by original album producer Hiroyoshi Shiokawa.  Includes Yoshimura’s original notes in Japanese and English.

Surround

Music GB

Discover Surround by Hiroshi Yoshimura. Temporal Drift presents the long-awaited reissue of this sought-after ambient classic. Available in various formats. Label: Temporal Drift.