BUKIMISHA: WHEN KING KONG MET GODZILLA - THE SPIRITUAL VOICES OF AKIRA IFUKUBE

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BSX Records presents Bukimisha’s a Capella recreation of Akira Ifukube’s complete original score for the very first clash of the titans, 1962’s KING KONG VS. GODZILLA.

After slumbering for several years, Japan’s Toho Studios resurrected their fire-breathing atomic monster to battle that famous giant simian, who has been  kidnapped by a pharmaceutical company to shill their products! Maestro Ifukube composed a stunning score that mixes original Godzilla themes from the 1954 film with new material. Included is new theme for Kong plus some lively chants for the natives of his island home. This presentation also includes the unrecorded “Flying Kong” theme, variations on those native chants, and the background suites assembled by Toho from earlier film scores for their theatrical trailers.

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 nearing 200 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 David Hirsch and Sam Scali are featured.

This CD set is a limited run.

It is expected to begin shipping July 05, 2024

1. Main Title 2:02
2. Series of World Wonders 0:10
3. The Sparkling Iceberg 0:56
4. The Seahawk in Crisis 0:38
5. The Seahawk’s S.O.S. 1:48
6. Faro Island 0:42
7. The Natives 0:55
8. Thunder and the Devil 1:44
9. Fumiko’s Misgivings 0:44
10. Godzilla’s Resurrection 1:21
11. The Cry of the Devil 0:23
12. A Prayer to the Rolling Thunder 1:49
13. Devil of the South Seas 2:50
14. Drums of Battle 0:44
15. Giant Octopus vs. King Kong 1:18
16. The Sleeping Devil 3:03
17. The Terror of Godzilla 2:36
18. The Invincible King Kong 0:20
19. Preparation for Operation ‘Burial’ 0:37
20. King Kong vs. Godzilla I 2:54
21. Preparation for Operation / ‘One Million Volts’ 0:22
22. Operation ‘Burial’ 0:40
23. Operation ‘Burial’ Fails 0:18
24. Operation ‘One Million Volts’ I 1:01
25. Operation ‘One Million Volts’ II 1:32
26. Kong Shows Up in Tokyo 1:26
27. Plan to Rescue Fumiko I 2:19
28. Plan to Rescue Fumiko II 2:39
29. The Plan to Transport King Kong 2:06
30. Flying Kong (unused) 0:42
31. King Kong Advances on Mt. Fuji 1:26
32. The Confrontation on Mt. Fuji 3:43
33. King Kong’s Resurrection 1:28
34. King Kong vs. Godzilla II 2:18
35. Ending 0:20
36. Thunder and the Demon-God I 1:45
37. Thunder and the Demon-God II 1:23
38. Thunder and the Demon-God III 1:11
39. Thunder and the Demon-God IV 1:06
40. Southern Island Tale (Radio BGM)* 1:55
41. Bonus Track: Main Title (male and female vocal mix) 2:03
42. Bonus Track: Special News Trailer BGM 1:39
43. Bonus Track: Trailer BGM 2:29
TOTAL TIME: 65:11
All Music Composed by AKIRA IFUKUBE
except * "Southern Island Tale"
Composed by HACCHIRO MATSUI