Kotaro Maruyama - (PRESALE 5/5/26) Vapor Curve (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Kotaro Maruyama - (PRESALE 5/5/26) Vapor Curve (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Description
Description
Kotaro Maruyama
Vapor Curve
Label PALP-008 | Personal Affair
Style Ambient, Electronica, Experimental, Techno
Format 12"
Features LP
Beautiful modern Japanese Ambient from Tokyo 2025
Composing primarily with the piano, he creates music for a variety of visual media, including commercials and short films. Influenced by the composer Toru Takemitsu, he places importance on the “silence” and “”ambience”” of sound, aiming to create works where the music quietly depicts a scene.
Kotaro Maruyama’s first solo album, “Vapor Curve” is constructed entirely from the sound source of the OP-Z digital synthesizer. Notably, he avoids the concept of harmony for a single tone, instead pursuing a unique “woven harmony” created by intricately layering multiple independent melodies. Using only the OP-Z, and recording everything in a single take without using a computer, Kotaro Maruyama’s “Vapor Curve” is distinguished by its uncompromising production style. The minimalist melodies that are layered to create an ambient soundscape, along with the incidental noise that gives an organic texture to the inorganic electronic sound, showcase the raw appeal of sound that is imperfect.
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: EXPERIMENTAL
- Format Type: LP
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
