u/Sir_Pierre_Tonight

Before, I wasn’t someone who liked the sound of electric guitars, I was more into pop or R&B with simple instrumentation. In my mind, distorted electric guitars were synonymous with heavy metal, but one day, while doom scrolling through youtube, I came across a video of someone sitting on the beach, and I gradually began to appreciate guitar distortion. Eventually, I discovered the harmony of electric guitars while exploring Takanaka’s albums, Although, to be honest, I prefer the calmer side of Takanaka’s guitar such as “Citron Vender” or “Moon Rose,” etc., compared to the rough distortion. The most memorable tracks are “黒船 嘉永6年6月4日” or “Alone” (which is a bit more calm).

what an amazing coincidence.

I don’t know why “Epidarius no Kaze” hasn’t caught people’s attention (hasn’t been highlighted enough); in my opinion, this song might be one of Takanaka’s best works, especially since Takanaka’s performance of this song in ’86 was truly at the peak of his career.