Earlier on, I wrote about Mac DeMarco. One of my favourite tunes by Mac DeMarco is Chamber Of Reflection, not least because of the stunning and entrancing melody.
Although the form it takes in his song is slower, trippier, and heavier, the melody is a take of this song by Japanese electronic musician Shigeo Sekito. It’s not strictly a sample; more of an interpretation.
DeMarco takes great inspiration from classic Japanese music. It doesn’t get more classic than this!
The song is a lovely expedition through a kind and gentle cosmos. Considering the time it was made, the electone (electronic organ) is expressive and played with a fair amount of impressive improvisation…
The electronic string sounds in the background are ethereal, and almost as delicate as the dainty drums.
The song was released in 1975 on the album Special Sound Series Volume 2.