Phantasia RecordsListen to our Gold/Silver remix here! youtu.be/9mj4gBCeqbw This video marks the beginning of a new series under the Phantasia project, a reimagining of classic video game soundtracks through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion. We begin with the legendary Pokémon Red & Blue, transforming its original score into a set of intricate, groove driven arrangements inspired by Japan’s golden era of jazz fusion in the late 70s and 80s.
In the past year, reimagining video game soundtracks through niche musical genres has quickly become a recognizable trend, especially across platforms like YouTube. In light of the recent drop in traffic on the Phantasia channel, we’ve decided to contribute our own interpretation of this format, as a way to sustain activity and continue supporting the broader vision of the project. By reaching new listeners, we aim to keep the channel alive while further developing the long-term narratives and releases that define the Phantasia universe.
To all our regular listeners and those who have followed the project over time, thank you for your ongoing support, it’s what has kept Phantasia alive and evolving. And to new listeners who may be discovering the channel through this mix, welcome. We hope this project offers something fresh and meaningful. Whether you've been with us for a while or just arrived, we’re always open to hearing what you'd like to see next, from more reimagined video game soundtracks to entirely new directions. Your feedback and presence continue to shape the path ahead.
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Track List:
00:00 - Title Screen 02:51 - Pallet Town 06:31 - Professor Oak 10:20 - Hurry Along 13:50 - Pokémon Lab 17:40 - Trainer Battle! 20:31 - Route 1 23:43 - Wild Pokémon Battle! 27:26 - Viridian City 31:09 - Viridian Forest 35:08 - Pokémon Gym 39:42 - Gym Leader Battle 43:29 - Route 3 47:22 - Mt. Moon 51:42 - Vermilion City 55:48 - S.S Anne 58:54 - Bycicle 01:02:38 - Route 11 01:07:02 - Lavender Town 01:11:14 - Rocket Game Corner 01:15:03 - Rocket Hideout 01:18:39 - Sylph Co 01:21:38 - Pokémon Tower 01:25:15 - Surf 01:28:28 - Cinnabar 01:33:11 - Pokémon Mansion 01:37:13 - Victory Road 01:41:36 - Final Battle! 01:44:32 - Hall of Fame 01:48:52 - End Theme
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Pokémon Red/Blue but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-07-31 | Listen to our Gold/Silver remix here! youtu.be/9mj4gBCeqbw This video marks the beginning of a new series under the Phantasia project, a reimagining of classic video game soundtracks through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion. We begin with the legendary Pokémon Red & Blue, transforming its original score into a set of intricate, groove driven arrangements inspired by Japan’s golden era of jazz fusion in the late 70s and 80s.
In the past year, reimagining video game soundtracks through niche musical genres has quickly become a recognizable trend, especially across platforms like YouTube. In light of the recent drop in traffic on the Phantasia channel, we’ve decided to contribute our own interpretation of this format, as a way to sustain activity and continue supporting the broader vision of the project. By reaching new listeners, we aim to keep the channel alive while further developing the long-term narratives and releases that define the Phantasia universe.
To all our regular listeners and those who have followed the project over time, thank you for your ongoing support, it’s what has kept Phantasia alive and evolving. And to new listeners who may be discovering the channel through this mix, welcome. We hope this project offers something fresh and meaningful. Whether you've been with us for a while or just arrived, we’re always open to hearing what you'd like to see next, from more reimagined video game soundtracks to entirely new directions. Your feedback and presence continue to shape the path ahead.
Original art by SebastianelliStudio.
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Track List:
00:00 - Title Screen 02:51 - Pallet Town 06:31 - Professor Oak 10:20 - Hurry Along 13:50 - Pokémon Lab 17:40 - Trainer Battle! 20:31 - Route 1 23:43 - Wild Pokémon Battle! 27:26 - Viridian City 31:09 - Viridian Forest 35:08 - Pokémon Gym 39:42 - Gym Leader Battle 43:29 - Route 3 47:22 - Mt. Moon 51:42 - Vermilion City 55:48 - S.S Anne 58:54 - Bycicle 01:02:38 - Route 11 01:07:02 - Lavender Town 01:11:14 - Rocket Game Corner 01:15:03 - Rocket Hideout 01:18:39 - Sylph Co 01:21:38 - Pokémon Tower 01:25:15 - Surf 01:28:28 - Cinnabar 01:33:11 - Pokémon Mansion 01:37:13 - Victory Road 01:41:36 - Final Battle! 01:44:32 - Hall of Fame 01:48:52 - End Theme
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#pokemon #pokémonmusic #pokemonost #pokemonred #pokemongreen #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzBanjo-Kazooie but its Masayoshi Takanaka JazzPhantasia Records2026-04-14 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Banjo-Kazooie, composed by Grant Kirkhope, whose work defined the game’s identity through its playful phrasing and constant sense of movement. The score’s ability to shift seamlessly between moods while maintaining a strong thematic core makes it especially suited for reinterpretation.
The first half of this project leans into the bright and expressive style associated with Masayoshi Takanaka, drawing out the rhythmic elasticity and melodic clarity already present in Kirkhope’s writing. These arrangements emphasize fluid phrasing and a more open harmonic space, allowing the themes to take on a lighter and more expansive character.
The second half moves in a different direction, transitioning into a more traditional, laid back jazz approach. Here, the same material is reinterpreted with a focus on warmth, restraint, and slower ensemble interplay, allowing the music to settle into a softer and more reflective space. This contrast provides a gradual shift in tone, guiding the listening experience toward a more relaxed conclusion.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to see reimagined in this style.
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#banjokazooie #nintendo #sega #nintendo64 #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #masayoshitakanaka #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzSonic the Hedgehog but its Masayoshi Takanaka JazzPhantasia Records2026-04-08 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtracks of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, composed by Masato Nakamura, whose melodic approach and rhythmic sensibility gave the early Sonic titles a distinct musical identity. His writing, shaped by a strong sense of groove and harmonic clarity, allowed these themes to stand out even within the technical limits of the hardware.
For this reinterpretation, the arrangements lean specifically into the style associated with Masayoshi Takanaka, drawing from his bright tonal palette, fluid phrasing, and rhythmic lightness. Nakamura’s compositions adapt naturally to this approach, revealing a shared musical language rooted in groove and melodic expression. The result highlights a more playful and sunlit character, while maintaining the structure and identity of the original themes.
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Sonic 1:
00:00 - Green Hill Zone 03:24 - Marble Zone 05:58 - Spring Yard Zone 09:12 - Labyrinth Zone 12:07 - Star Light Zone 15:19 - Scrap Brain Zone 18:37 - Special Stage 20:54 - Robotnik 24:13 - Final Zone
Sonic 2:
27:06 - Title Theme 30:31 - Emerald Hill Zone 33:29 - Chemical Plant Zone 35:52 - Aquatic Ruin Zone 38:31 - Casino Night Zone 41:26 - Hill Top Zone 44:15 - Mystic Cave Zone 47:39 - Oil Ocean Zone 51:03 - Metropolis Zone 53:53 - Sky Chase Zone 57:17 - Wing Fortress Zone 01:00:31 - Death Egg Zone 01:03:34 - Boss Theme 01:07:11 - Death Egg Robot 01:10:30 - Special Stage 01:13:42 - Super Sonic 01:16:35 - Options 01:18:47 - Emerald Hill Zone 2 01:21:35 - Mystic Cave Zone 2 01:24:53 - Casino Night Zone 2 01:27:53 - Results 01:30:30 - Credits 01:33:40 - Hidden Palace
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#sonicthehedgehog #sonicost #sega #segagenesisclassics #sonicexe #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzCastlevania Bloodlines but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-04-02 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Castlevania: Bloodlines, composed by Michiru Yamane in her first contribution to the Castlevania series. Drawing from her background in classical music while embracing the series’ established rock-driven identity, Yamane crafted a score that balances baroque influence, melodic intensity, and the raw character of FM synthesis, giving the game a distinct and forceful musical presence.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations focus on expanding the harmonic and structural depth already present in the original compositions. The arrangements translate the soundtrack’s driving momentum into a live ensemble context, allowing its melodic lines to unfold with greater phrasing and dynamic contrast. At the same time, the reinterpretation highlights the classical undertones in Yamane’s writing, bringing them closer to a jazz informed framework without losing the urgency and dramatic weight that define the original score.
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Track List:
00:00 - The Beating in Darkness 02:43 - A Vision of Dark Secrets 06:40 - Bonds of Brave Men 09:43 - Reincarnated Soul 12:57 - The Sinking Old Sanctuary 16:39 - The Discolored Wall 20:24 - Beginning 23:42 - Bloody Tears 26:44 - Vampire Killer 29:49 - Mysterious Curse 33:27 - Iron-Blue Intention 37:00 - The Prayer of a Tragic Queen 40:38 - Calling From Heaven 44:08 - Pressure 46:56 - Messenger From Devil 50:08 - Nothing to Lose 53:12 - The Six Servants of the Devil 55:54 - Theme of Simon 58:47 - The Vampire's Stomach 01:02:27 - All Clear 01:05:40 - Together Forever 01:08:54 - Requiem for the Nameless Victims
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#castlevania #castlevania64 #castlevaniaadvancecollection #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jazzinstrumental #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #nintendo #gameboy #freejazz #funk #funkmusicPokémon Diamond/Pearl but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-03-20 | Listen to our Emerald remix here! youtu.be/GZzNVah9bd4 Following the reimagining of Pokémon Gold & Silver, this release continues our exploration of classic game soundtracks through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, this time drawing from the iconic score of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
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Track List:
00:00 - Opening Movie Cover 04:28 - Introduction 07:36 - Twinleaf Town 11:09 - Rival 15:38 - Route 201 19:26 - Lake 24:33 - Wild Pokémon Battle! 29:38 - Dawn 32:02 - Sandgem Town 35:28 - The Pokémon Lab 39:18 - Hurry Along 42:33 - Pokémon Center 46:41 - Trainer Battle Battle! 50:13 - Jubilife City 53:34 - Poké Mart 57:41 - Route 203 01:01:34 - Rival Battle! 01:06:17 - Oreburgh Gate 01:10:27 - Oreburgh City 01:13:10 - Oreburgh Mine 01:16:46 - Pokémon Gym 01:20:41 - Gym Leader Battle! 01:22:36 - Floaroma Town 01:25:13 - Route 205 01:28:22 - Team Galactic Appears! 01:32:31 - Team Galactic Battle! 01:35:59 - Eterna Forest 01:40:02 - Eterna City 01:43:16 - Route 206 01:46:50 - Hearthome City 01:51:21 - Route 209 01:54:38 - Solaceon Town 01:58:37 - Route 210 02:01:08 - Veilstone City 02:04:47 - Valor Lakefront 02:09:36 - Canalave City 02:13:37 - Route 216 02:17:35 - Snowpoint City 02:22:35 - Team Galactic HQ 02:24:47 - Team Galactic Boss Battle! 02:26:33 - Mt. Coronet 02:30:56 - Spear Pillar 02:35:05 - The Legendary Pokémon Appears! 02:39:28 - Catastrophe! 02:43:55 - Dialga/Palkia Battle! 02:46:27 - Sunyshore City 02:49:42 - Victory Road 02:53:20 - Pokémon League 02:57:53 - Fight Area 03:01:35 - Route 225 03:05:40 - Route 228 03:09:42 - Pokémon Center 03:13:46 - Jubilife City 03:17:50 - Surf 03:22:43 - The Underground 03:24:42 - Captured a Flag Underground! 03:29:25 - Old Chateau 03:33:13 - Great Marsh 03:36:58 - Game Corner 03:41:01 - Lake Caverns 03:46:08 - Amity Square 03:49:35 - Battle Tower 03:52:51 - Stark Mountain 03:57:11 - Legendary Pokémon Battle! 04:01:35 - The Elite Four Appear! 04:05:44 - Elite Four Battle! 04:08:38 - Champion Cynthia 04:11:31 - Champion Battle! 04:14:06 - Victory! 04:18:39 - Hall of Fame 04:23:12 - Congratulations! 04:26:48 - Ending Theme
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The release further develops the reunited trio’s evolving sound after Seraphiel, moving decisively into a more electronic territory. Drawing inspiration from the synthesizer language popularized in Mort Garson’s work, Phantasia adapts that analog warmth to its own progressive sensibility. The compositions integrate melodic synthesizer leads with layered harmonic sequences, while maintaining the rhythmic vitality that has long characterized the group’s work. Shun Tanaka’s percussion continues to anchor the music through a combination of live drums, auxiliary percussion, and subtle electronic programming, often structured around relaxed yet intricate funk and soul patterns. Hiroshi Nakamura sustains the rhythmic center through melodic bass phrasing that interacts fluidly with the synthesizer arrangements. Takashi Yamada expands his role in the electronic palette with a wide range of analog synthesizer textures that shape the album’s tonal landscape.
Musically, Odyssey can be described as a synthesis of progressive fusion, analog synthesizer composition, and groove oriented rhythm. The record alternates between expansive, trance like passages and sections of heightened melodic intensity, creating a dynamic flow that emphasizes immersion and contrast. Within the broader history of Phantasia, the album stands as a deliberate departure from the mythological chronology while maintaining conceptual continuity through its recurring motifs of journey, transformation, and inner exploration.
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Track List:
00:00 - Shapeshifting (変化自在) 03:47 - The Infinite Tide (無限潮流) 07:06 - Formless Truth (無形真理) 11:32 - Out of Character (本性逸脱) 14:02 - Ocean of Unknowing (不可知の海) 16:49 - The Labyrinth Within (内なる迷宮) 19:21 - Fluid Oracles (流動神託) 21:54 - Dream Anatomies (夢解剖) 25:53 - Walls of the Universe (宇宙の壁) 29:22 - Kid of Glass (玻璃の子) 32:30 - Lessons In Paradox (逆説の教え) 35:37 - Fractal Currents (万華潮流) 39:04 - What Was I? 我は何者 42:21 - Odyssey (長旅)
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#jazz #jazzfusion #citypop #jazzfunk #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #housemusic #technomusic #synthfunk #90smusic #frenchhouse #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #mortgarson #plantasia #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazz #electrofunk #ambientmusic #soulmusic #vaporwaveCrash Bandicoot 1 & 2 but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-03-06 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtracks of Crash Bandicoot and Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, composed by Josh Mancell in collaboration with the team at Mutato Muzika. Their work helped define the musical identity of the early PlayStation era with a cartoon like style built around highly rhythmic arrangements that mirrored the exaggerated motion and physical humor of the games themselves. While the first title established this energetic framework, the sequel expanded it further with clearer surf rock influences layered into the score.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations focus on translating that rhythmic character into a live ensemble context. Percussive ideas that originally relied on electronic layering are restructured into groove driven arrangements, while melodic fragments are expanded harmonically to allow greater interplay between instruments. The result aims to preserve the animated spirit of the original soundtracks while presenting them through a more organic and musically expansive framework.
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Crash Bandicoot 1:
00:00 - N. Sanity Beach 03:18 - Into the Jungle 07:08 - Jungle Rollers 11:46 - Tawna Bonus Round 14:23 - Tawna Bonus Round (Japanese Version) 17:50 - The Great Gate 20:50 - Boulders 24:38 - Upstream 29:23 - Papu Papu 33:44 - Hog Wild 36:17 - Ripper Roo 39:16 - The Lost City 43:49 - Temple Ruins 47:15 - Road to Nowhere 50:15 - Koala Kong 53:48 - Koala Kong (Japanese Version) 57:10 - Heavy Machinery 01:00:56 - Cortex Power 01:04:40 - Generator Room 01:06:47 - Toxic Waste 01:10:35 - Pinstripe Potoroo 01:15:05 - Pinstripe Potoroo (Japanese Version) 01:18:27 - Slippery Climb 01:21:42 - Lights Out 01:25:00 - Dr. Nitrus Brio 01:29:08 - Dr. Nitrus Brio (Japanese Version) 01:31:21 - The Lab 01:35:19 - Dr. Neo Cortex 01:37:31 - Dr. Neo Cortex (Japanese Version) 01:40:26 - The Great Escape
Crash Bandicoot 2:
01:43:32 - Cortex Strikes Back Main Theme 01:47:43 - Cortex Strikes Back Hub 01:51:43 - Turtle Woods 01:54:59 - Turtle Woods Bonus 01:58:05 - Turtle Woods Gem 02:00:48 - Snow Go 02:04:14 - Snow Go Bonus 02:06:46 - Snow Go Gem 02:09:33 - Hang Eight 02:13:00 - Hang Eight Bonus 02:15:29 - Hang Eight Gem 02:17:32 - Crash Dash 02:20:47 - Crash Dash Bonus 02:24:01 - Crash Dash Gem 02:26:52 - Ripper Roo 02:31:26 - Bear It 02:34:38 - Eel Deal 02:37:33 - Eel Deal Bonus 02:41:11 - Eel Deal Gem 02:44:32 - Komodo Bros 02:47:46 - Road to Ruin 02:51:28 - Road to Ruin Bonus 02:54:16 - Road to Ruin Gem 02:56:16 - Tiny Tiger 02:59:11 - Diggin It 03:02:38 - Diggin It Bonus 03:04:42 - Diggin It Gem 03:08:02 - Dr. N. Gin 03:11:44 - Piston It Away 03:16:12 - Piston It Away Bonus 03:19:09 - Piston It Away Gem 03:22:13 - Rock It 03:25:30 - Dr. Neo Cortex
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The project also marks the reunion of the original trio, restoring a formation not heard in decades. Shun Tanaka reengages with the Latin jazz foundations that characterized the group’s earliest period, now supported by drum machines that reinforce the atmospheric dimension of the record. Hiroshi Nakamura maintains his role as the axis of movement, his melodic bass lines interweaving with synthesizer bass textures to define the album’s rhythmic depth. Takashi Yamada returns on guitar while assuming primary responsibility for synthesizer composition, shaping layered tonal environments that color the work with a broader spectrum.
Musically, Seraphiel advances beyond the band’s earlier Japanese jazz fusion identity, articulating a hybrid language that integrates ambient structures, Latin rhythmic phrasing, elastic funk patterns, and vivid techno influences. The production favors space, repetition, and gradual harmonic transformation, reflecting the philosophical themes embedded in the concept. Within the chronology of Phantasia, the album functions as both archival excavation and stylistic realignment, opening a new cycle while tracing the distant origins of forces that would later define the central saga.
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Track List:
00:00 - Angels Nest (天使の巣) 03:26 - Desert Dunes (砂漠のデューン) 06:18 - Temple of the Sun (太陽の神殿) 09:39 - Ether Architects (エーテル建築師) 12:24 - Abydos Sky (天空神殿) 15:56 - Oasis (オアシス) 18:41 - The Serpent (大蛇) 21:12 - Beyond the Stars (星々の彼方) 23:39 - Dominion Ritual (支配の儀式) 27:24 - Breath of Dreamers (夢見る者の息吹) 30:50 - Planetary Cycle (惑星のサイクル) 34:02 - Lunar Glyphs (月のグリフ) 37:19 - Chrono Harmonics (時の高調波) 40:29 - Son of a Dying Star (滅びゆく星の子) 44:12 - The Obelisk (オベリスク) 47:15 - Genesis of Neteru (ネテルの創世) 50:13 - Sacred Geometry (聖なるジオメトリー) 53:40 - Axis of Being (存在のアクシス) 56:23 - Hidden Gods (隠された神々) 59:20 - Seraphiel (セラフィエル)
Yet internal studio logs and recently recovered session documents confirm that a new body of work was recorded during a short and largely undocumented period in early 1992. The circumstances surrounding these sessions remain unclear. There were no promotional announcements, no advance pressings, and no interviews acknowledging the project. What remains are the recordings themselves, now restored and presented under the title Book of Stars.
Unlike Phantom Angels, which introduced Stella as an anomaly within the band’s framework, this later collaboration presents a more integrated dynamic. The compositions unfold as a series of distinct narratives, each carrying a subtle stellar imprint, as if assembled from fragments of a wider cosmology. Several passages echo themes and symbols embedded in Phantasia’s earlier mythology, suggesting a conscious dialogue with the band’s established lore. For years, the material circulated only as rumor, mentioned in passing by collectors and hinted at in fragmented discographies. Its official release now reframes what was once thought to be the final chapter of their collaboration.
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Track List:
00:00 - One More Time 04:01 - Lost Sea 07:04 - Labyrinth 10:24 - Garden of Life 13:59 - Black Hole Rider 17:27 - Dream Collector 20:47 - Star Weaver 24:16 - Phantasia
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#jazz #jazzfusion #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazz #futurefunk #vaporwave #hypnagogic #80smusic #japaneseculture #japanesemusic #jpop #kpop #shibuyakei #picopop #lostmedia #spacemusic #ambient #instrumental #trance #retrolofi #jazzylofi #videogamemusic #lofi #beats #lofijazz #mixtape #chillhop #chillmusic #retro #retrowave #jazz #synthpop #retroscifi #synthwave #phantasiarecords #phantasia #stellastarcross #2025Secret of Mana but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-02-16 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Secret of Mana, composed by Hiroki Kikuta, whose work on the title remains one of the most distinctive and atmospheric scores of the 16-bit era. Kikuta built a sound world shaped by texture, rhythm, and layered ambience, giving the game a sense of mysticism and scale that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations focus on preserving that atmospheric identity while bringing greater structural clarity to the harmonic and rhythmic ideas beneath it. Some pieces lean into ensemble interplay and expanded improvisational passages, while others remain restrained, allowing space and tonal color to guide the arrangement. The result highlights how naturally Kikuta’s compositional language adapts to a fusion context without compromising the contemplative character that defines the original soundtrack.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Fear of the Heavens 04:26 - A Curious Tale 08:52 - Phantom and a Rose 13:05 - Together Always 16:55 - Fond Memories 21:24 - Into the Thick of It 25:31 - The Color of the Summer Sky 29:17 - Dancing Animals 32:54 - Distant Thunder 35:35 - The Little Sprite 39:01 - It Happened Late One Evening 42:19 - In the Dead of Night 46:43 - Mystic Invasion 50:34 - Secret of the Arid Sands 54:10 - What the Forest Taught Me 56:21 - A Wish 01:00:09 - Spirit of the Night 01:03:54 - Did You See the Ocean 01:06:44 - Danger 01:10:52 - Calm Before the Storm 01:16:15 - The Wind Never Ceases 01:19:44 - Flight Into the Unknown 01:22:39 - Eternal Recurrence 01:26:20 - The Legend 01:31:01 - A Bell Is Tolling 01:35:06 - A Curious Happening 01:38:58 - Monarch on the Shore 01:41:47 - The Dark Star 01:46:08 - Prophecy 01:50:46 - Steel and Snare 01:54:23 - Whisper and Mantra 01:57:15 - Still on the Night 02:01:12 - The Oracle 02:04:42 - A Conclusion 02:08:45 - I Won't Forget 02:12:50 - One of Them Is Hope 02:17:18 - Meridian Dance 02:20:56 - Now Flightless Wings 02:24:46 - The Second Truth From the Left 02:27:45 - I Closed My Eyes 02:32:20 - Menu
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#secretofmana #ps1 #soundtrack #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzMegaman X but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-02-09 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Mega Man X, composed by Capcom’s in house sound team and led primarily by Setsuo Yamamoto, with key contributions from Makoto Tomozawa, Yuki Iwai, Yuko Takehara, and Toshihiko Horiyama, all associated with Capcom’s Alph Lyla sound group. The score is defined by its relentless energy, sharp melodies, and driving rhythms, perfectly aligned with the game’s fast paced action and futuristic tone.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations focus on amplifying that sense of momentum. The arrangements emphasize rhythmic precision, tight ensemble playing, and harmonic expansion, allowing the original themes to retain their intensity while gaining additional musical depth. This process highlights how naturally Mega Man X’s high-energy writing translates into a jazz informed context without losing its edge.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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#megaman #megamanx #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzStreet Fighter 3rd Strike but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-02-02 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, composed primarily by Hideki Okugawa, whose work gave the series a distinctly modern and urban musical identity. Departing from earlier Street Fighter titles, the score drew heavily from jazz harmony, drum and bass rhythms, and hip-hop culture, reinforcing the game’s street level tone and competitive intensity.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations emphasize the musical foundations already present in the original score. Rhythmic ideas rooted in hip-hop and drum and bass are restructured around live ensemble interplay, while jazz harmony and phrasing are brought to the foreground. This reimagining clarifies its musical intent, presenting Street Fighter III’s sound as a natural extension of jazz informed composition.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Opening 03:41 - Character Select 08:00 - Select Your Opponent 12:32 - Alex & Ken 16:29 - Chun-Li 20:32 - Dudley 23:36 - Elena 26:32 - Hugo 29:54 - Ibuki 33:55 - Makoto 36:31 - Necro & Twelve 39:26 - Q 44:11 - Remy 45:58 - Ryu 50:52 - Sean & Oro 55:18 - Yung & Yang 59:04 - Urien 01:03:08 - Akuma 01:06:36 - Bonus Stage (Break the Car) 01:11:29 - Bonus Stage (Parry the Ball) 01:15:23 - Gill 01:19:14 - Judgement 01:23:27 - Winner 01:28:17 - Continue 01:32:08 - Ending 1 01:36:39 - Ending 2 01:41:37 - Credits
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This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#streetfighter #streetfighter2 #streetfighter6 #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzMarvel vs Capcom 1 & 2 but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-01-22 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the music of Marvel vs. Capcom and Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, two classic crossover fighting games that helped define the genre. The original Marvel vs. Capcom soundtrack was crafted by Yuko Takehara and Masato Kouda, whose compositions blended character themes and arcade energy into a cohesive soundscape. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 expanded this palette under the direction of Tetsuya Shibata and Mitsuhiko Takano, offering a varied and sometimes experimental score that matched the game’s frenetic pace.
Approached through the musical framework of Japanese jazz fusion, this reinterpretation explores the strengths of both soundtracks. Themes from the first game are given new rhythmic and harmonic depth, preserving their arcade immediacy while recontextualizing them in more layered arrangements. Tracks from Marvel vs. Capcom 2, often bold in their original form, are likewise reshaped to highlight melodic clarity and ensemble interplay. Across both titles, the reinterpretations aim to honor the spirit of the originals while bringing out fresh musical dimensions through jazz informed voicings and structure.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to see reimagined in this style.
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Marvel vs Capcom:
00:00 - Opening 04:03 - Player Select 07:29 - Theme of War Machine 12:03 - Theme of Captain America 15:37 - Theme of Hulk 19:19 - Hurry Up 23:19 - Theme of Wolverine 26:20 - Theme of Gambit 29:15 - Theme of Spider-Man 34:21 - Theme of Venom 38:53 - Ranking 42:39 - Variable Cross 47:29 - Theme of Ryu 50:08 - Theme of Captain Command 52:56 - Theme of Chun-Li 56:47 - Theme of Jin 59:37 - Theme of Zangief 01:03:37 - Continue 01:08:00 - Theme of Strider Hiryu 01:12:33 - Theme of Morrigan 01:14:52 - Theme of MegaMan 01:18:37 - Theme of Roll 01:21:33 - Theme of Hidden Character 01:25:31 - Boss Introduction 01:28:51 - Theme of Onslaught I 01:31:59 - Theme of Onslaught II 01:35:45 - Ending After the Battle 01:40:05 - Ending Peace 01:43:48 - Ending Tension 01:48:32 - Ending Grief 01:52:01 - Ending Gambit 01:57:12 - Ending Strider Hiryu 02:02;17 - Ending MegaMan 2 02:06:07 - Theme of Roll
This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#streetfighter #streetfighter2 #streetfighter6 #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzMario Yoshis Island but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-01-14 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995), composed by Koji Kondo, whose work on this title pushed the Mario sound further into playful experimentation. Built around unconventional textures, rhythmic ideas, and a childlike sense of motion, the soundtrack gave Yoshi’s Island a musical identity that was lighter, stranger, and more expressive than its predecessor.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations preserve the soundtrack’s whimsical and animated nature while giving it a clearer musical structure. The arrangements focus on groove, phrasing, and ensemble balance, allowing the melodies to remain lively and immediate while exploring a more refined harmonic and rhythmic framework. The result highlights how naturally this score adapts to jazz-based reinterpretation without losing its sense of fun.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Story Music Box 03:26 - Yoshi's Island 08:01 - Yoshi Stard Demo 12:04 - Training Course 16:24 - Flower Garden 20:01 - Goal & Score 24:30 - Underground BGM 27:57 - Castle & Fortress 31:18 - Kamek's Theme 35:53 - Mini-Boss 39:13 - Athletic 42:24 - Athletic II 45:54 - Aboveground 50:36 - Room Before the Boss 54:58 - Big Boss BGM 58:23 - Map BGM 01:01:43 - Bonus Game 01:05:07 - Powerful Baby 01:08:40 - Bowser 01:10:56 - Luigi Rescue 01:15:15 - Ending
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This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#supermario64 #supermario #supermariobros #supermarioworld #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzDonkey Kong Country 2 but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2026-01-07 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (1995), a bold evolution of its predecessor that expanded both the tonal range and musical ambition of the series. Once again composed by David Wise, the score leans into darker moods, sharper rhythms, and a stronger sense of narrative, reflecting the game’s more demanding and adventurous spirit.
Reinterpreted through the musical vocabulary of Japanese jazz fusion, these themes highlight Wise’s growing confidence as a composer. The arrangements explore deeper harmonic tension and more pronounced grooves, while maintaining the clarity and atmosphere that define the original soundtrack. This reinterpretation emphasizes how naturally DKC2’s music lends itself to a more mature and expressive musical setting, without losing its identity.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to see reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Primal Rave 04:31 - Donkey Kong Rescued 07:58 - Crocorile Cacophony 10:32 - Lost World Anthem 15:08 - In a Snow-Bound Land 19:59 - Haunted Chase 22:05 - Stickerbrush Symphony 26:04 - Steel Drum Rhumba 29:31 - School House Harmony 33:02 - Run Ramb Run 37:18 - Krook's March 41:10 - Klubba's Reveille 44:02 - Hot-Head Bop 46:59 - Forest Interlude 50:44 - Fonky the Main Monkey 53:30 - Flight of the Zinger 56:14 - Disco Train 01:00:46 - Cranky's Conga 01:04:36 - Boss Bossanova 01:08:18 - Token Tango Won 01:12:24 - Bayou Bogie 01:16:39 - Bad Bird Rag 01:20:54 - Snakey Chantey 01:24:18 - Swanky's Swing 01:28:42 - JibJig 01:33:00 - Lockjaw's Saga 01:37:23 - Game Over 01:41:03 - The Flying Krock 01:45:10 - Welcome to Crocodile Island 01:49:01 - Bonus Intro 01:52:52 - Mining Melancholy
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This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#donkeykong #donkeykongcountry #donkeykongbananza #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzSuper Mario World but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-12-26 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Super Mario World (1990), composed by Koji Kondo, whose playful and rhythm driven writing became inseparable from the game’s identity. This soundtrack is built around lightness, movement, and immediacy qualities that define its enduring charm.
Approached through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, these reinterpretations aim to give the music a new dimension while preserving its whimsical character. The arrangements emphasize groove, clarity, and ensemble interplay, allowing the melodies to remain direct and joyful while exploring a more structured and mature musical framework.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Title Theme 02:31 - Yoshi's Island 06:20 - Wandering the Plains 09:43 - Vanilla Dome 13:55 - Forest of Illusion 18:42 - Valley of Bowser 21:48 - Star Road 25:00 - Special World 29:17 - Super Mario Bros 32:38 - Overworld 36:04 - Athletic 39:02 - Underground 43:36 - Swimming 46:16 - Haunted House 51:06 - Fortress 54:50 - Bonus Game 58:01 - Boss Battle 01:01:44 - Game Cover 01:05:37 - The Evil King Bowser 01:09:30 - Princess Peach is Rescued 01:12:57 - Staff Roll 01:15:34 - Cast List
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This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#supermario64 #supermario #supermariobros #supermarioworld #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzChrono Trigger but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-12-19 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Chrono Trigger (1995), composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, whose work remains one of the most influential and emotionally resonant scores in video game history. Its themes are closely tied to the game’s sense of time, memory, and exploration, giving the music a narrative weight that extends beyond its original context.
Reinterpreted through the framework of Japanese jazz fusion, these compositions reveal a remarkable flexibility. The arrangements move between restrained passages and more rhythmic, ensemble driven pieces, allowing the original melodies to breathe while highlighting their harmonic depth.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to hear reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - A Premonition 04:44 - Ruined World 08:51 - Singing Mountain 12:02 - Tyran Castle 15:58 - At the Bottom of Night 20:22 - Dome-16's Ruin 24:43 - Morning Sunlight 28:35 - Corridors of Time 32:19 - Peaceful Days 35:52 - People Who Threw Away the Will to Live 39:04 - Lavo's Theme 45:19 - Memories of Green 49:29 - Zeal Palace 52:49 - Guardia Millenial Fair 55:58 - Schala's Theme 59:59 - The Day the World Revived 01:04:24 - Gonzalez's Song 01:07:28 - Robo Gang Johnny 01:11:18 - Sealed Door 01:13:49 - A Strange Happening 01:17:49 - Bike Chase 01:20:05 - Undersea Palace 01:23:47 - Far Off Promise 01:27:48 - Robo's Theme 01:30:46 - Remains of Factory 01:36:00 - Wings that Cross Time 01:40:07 - Battle 2 01:44:33 - Black Omen 01:48:51 - Secret of the Forest 01:53:36 - Battle 1 01:57:39 - Determination 02:01:29 - Guardia Castle 02:05:15 - The Brink of Time 02:08:54 - World Revolution 02:13:55 - Delighful Spekkio 02:18:06 - Last Battle 02:22:20 - First Festival of Stars 02:26:30 - Manoria Cathedral 02:30:10 - Epilogue 02:33:45 - Underground Sewer 02:37:25 - Boss Battle 2 02:40:22 - Silent Light 02:44:15 - To Far Away Times 02:48:13 - Boss Battle 02:52:00 - Primitive Mountain 02:55:02 - Ayla's Theme 02:58:33 - Frog's Theme 03:02:39 - Fanfare 1 03:06:17 - Rhythm of Wing, Sky, and Earth 03:10:55 - Burn! Bobonga! 03:14:11 - The Trial 03:17:22 - Magus' Castle 03:21:34 - The Hidden Truth 03:25:55 - A Shot of Crisis 03:29:16 - Confusing Melody 03:34:13 - Battle With Magus
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This project utilizes AI technology to assist visuals and audio.
Produced by Phantasia Records.
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#chronotrigger #ps1 #soundtrack #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzChristmas Music but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-12-15 | Continuing our series of reinterpretations, A Very Japanese Jazz Fusion Christmas brings together well known holiday classics reimagined through the musical language that defines this channel. Familiar melodies are approached with the same care and discipline applied to our previous projects, focusing on arrangement, harmony, and ensemble performance within the tradition of Japanese jazz fusion.
This special is fully instrumental and intended to accompany the season with a warm, focused listening experience, one that preserves the character of these timeless songs while placing them in a cohesive jazzy context.
This release also marks a meaningful milestone for the channel. We recently reached 22,000 subscribers, and this project is dedicated to everyone who has supported, listened, and shared these mixes along the way. Thank you for being part of the journey, and happy holidays!
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Track List:
00:00 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 03:24 - Jingle Bells 07:42 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 10:02 - Happy Holiday 13:42 - Baby It’s Cold Outside 17:59 - Deck The Halls 21:34 - White Christmas 25:26 - I'll Be Home for Christmas 30:36 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 34:07 - Sleigh Ride 37:51 - Mele Kalikimaka 42:02 - (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag 44:52 - Rockin Around the Christmas Tree 48:39 - Silent Night
Alt. Track List:
57:26 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 01:00:45 - Jingle Bells 01:03:16 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 01:07:08 - Happy Holiday 01:10:18 - Baby It’s Cold Outside 01:13:01 - White Christmas 01:16:14 - I'll Be Home for Christmas 01:19:08 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 01:23:31 - Sleigh Ride 01:23:31 - Mele Kalikimaka 01:26:21 - (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag 01:28:39 - Silent Night
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All tracks and images are the property of Phantasia Records.
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#jazz #jazzfusion #citypop #playlist #christmasmusicplaylist #christmasmusic #christmas #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #freejazz #japanesemusic #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #jazzinstrumental #jazzy #fusionmusic #christmassongs #phantasiaZelda Ocarina of Time but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-12-09 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), composed by Koji Kondo, whose work has shaped the emotional language of game music for generations. The score’s depth, atmosphere, and thematic clarity make it one of our favorite projects to reinterpret, offering a wide spectrum of moods that naturally invite exploration.
Because of this emotional range, the final piece extends beyond the familiar aesthetics of mainstream Japanese jazz fusion. Several tracks return to the roots of the genre, using acoustic instrumentation without digital processing or synthesizers. Others embrace the brighter, more polished sound associated with groups like Casiopea and T-Square, allowing the mix to move between intimate spaces and energetic arrangements. The original soundtrack provided an opportunity to explore multiple branches of jazz fusion, including its more traditional and unembellished forms.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to see reimagined in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Title Theme 04:11 - Deku Tree 09:13 - Fairy Flying 11:51 - House 15:09 - Kokiri Forest 18:06 - Shop 21:32 - Battle 27:10 - Inside the Deku Tree 30:44 - Boss Battle 33:53 - Legend of Hyrule 36:46 - Hyrule Field Theme 40:53 - Hyrule Field Waiting 43:54 - Kaepora Gaeboras Theme 48:46 - Market 52:13 - Shooting Gallery 54:51 - Hyrule Castle Courtyard 58:21 - Zeldas Theme 01:02:15 - Lon Lon Ranch 01:06:27 - Mini Game 01:10:10 - Kakariko Village 01:14:22 - Hyrule Field Morning 01:18:39 - Goron City 01:21:39 - Lost Woods 01:25:13 - Dodongos Cavern 01:31:11 - Middle Boss Battle 01:37:23 - Dinosaur Boss Battle 01:40:40 - Zoras Domain 01:45:31 - Great Fairys Fountain 01:50:01 - Potion Shop 01:52:35 - Inside Jabu-Jabus Belly 01:55:30 - Temple of Time 01:58:04 - Ganondorfs Theme 02:01:54 - Chamber of Sages 02:08:29 - Sheiks Theme 02:12:28 - Horse Race 02:16:04 - Ingos Theme 02:19:48 - Windmill Hut 02:23:47 - Forest Temple 02:29:04 - Fire Temple 02:31:54 - Ice Cavern 02:35:39 - Water Temple 02:39:36 - Shadow Temple 02:43:50 - Gerudo Valley 02:46:22 - Spirit Temple 02:51:02 - Kotake & Koumes Theme 02:54:30 - Meet Zelda Again 02:58:18 - Inside Ganons Castle 03:02:49 - Ganondof Battle 03:07:05 - Escape from Ganons Castle 03:11:43 - Last Battle 03:15:01 - Ocarina of Time 03:19:35 - End Credits
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#zelda #thelegendofzeldatearsofthekingdom #ocarinaoftime #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzStreets of Rage 1 & 2 but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-12-05 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtracks of Streets of Rage and Streets of Rage 2, two landmark scores by Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima that helped define the identity of action games in the early 1990s. This project has been one of the most requested by listeners of the channel, and its music offers a natural bridge into the world of Japanese jazz fusion.
Several themes in the original soundtracks carry a strong house influence, and those tracks were approached with particular care. The rhythmic character was preserved, while new layers of jazz instrumentation were introduced to highlight the melodic richness embedded in Koshiro and Kawashima’s writing.
Thank you for listening. If this project resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future soundtracks you’d like to see reimagined in this style.
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Streets of Rage 1:
00:00 - The Street of Rage 04:11 - Player Select 08:37 - Fighting in the Street 12:00 - Dilapidated Town 16:09 - Moon Beach 20:18 - Keep on Groovin' 23:21 - Beatnik on the Ship 26:08 - Stealthy Steps 30:54 - Violent Breathing 34:13 - The Last Soul 37:50 - Attack the Barbarian 41:38 - Big Boss 45:05 - You Became the Bad Guy! 49:58 - Good Ending
Streets of Rage 2:
53:17 - Go Straight 55:56 - In the Bar 58:59 - Never Return Alive 01:03:02 - Spin on the Bridge 01:05:43 - Ready Funk 01:10:31 - Dreamer 01:14:19 - Alien Power 01:16:51 - Under Logic 01:20:20 - Too Deep 01:25:13 - Slow Moon 01:29:10 - Wave 131 01:33:23 - Jungle Base 01:36:40 - Back to the Industry 01:41:21 - Expander 01:44:26 - Max Man 01:46:56 - Revenge of Mr. X 01:52:36 - Good Ending 01:56:32 - Beta Walking Bottom 02:00:30 - Little Money Avenue 02:03:22 - SOR Super Mix 02:08:04 - Go Straight (Remix)
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#streetsofrageremake #sega #segagenesis #segagenesisclassics #streetsofrage #housemusic #electronicmusic #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzStreet Fighter II but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-11-27 | This mix reimagines the iconic soundtrack of Street Fighter II, a title whose music, characters, and visual identity helped define the series and elevate it into one of the most influential fighting game franchises of all time. Composed primarily by Yoko Shimomura, the score has since become a landmark in video game music history, blending memorable motifs with a strong sense of character.
This reinterpretation approaches the original material through the lens of Japan’s golden era of jazz fusion, with the intention of preserving its spirit while exploring new harmonic and rhythmic possibilities. Rather than altering the compositions, the goal is to elevate their depth and musicality using the tools and textures of a different tradition.
Thank you for listening. If you’d like to hear more game soundtracks reimagined in this style, feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions.
Original art by Kuma NZ.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Title Screen 03:24 - Player Select 08:29 - Ryu Theme 11:30 - Blanka Theme 14:14 - Guile Theme 17:38 - Chun-Li Theme 21:54 - Ken Theme 25:07 - Zangief Theme 28:41 - Balrog Theme 31:53 - Sagat Theme 36:33 - M. Bison Theme 41:36 - Continue 45:29 - Ryu Ending 49:26 - Guile Ending 54:19 - Chun-Li Ending 58:12 - Chun-Li Ending II 01:02:26 - Ken Ending 01:06:02 - Zangief Ending 01:08:54 - Balrog Ending 01:12:36 - Sagat Ending 01:17:03 - M. Bison Ending 01:20:57 - Congratulations 01:25:07 - Continue?
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#streetfighter #streetfighter2 #streetfighter6 #nintendo #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzSonic 3 & Knuckles | Played by Casiopea | Jazz Fusion MixPhantasia Records2025-11-19 | Listen to our Sonic 1 & 2 remix here! youtu.be/QM_68b7FbI0 Continuing our Sonic jazz fusion series, this mix reimagines the soundtrack of Sonic 3 & Knuckles through the musical language and stylistic sensibilities of Casiopea, one of the most influential bands in the history of Japanese jazz fusion. This time, the focus shifts toward tight arrangements, sharp rhythmic interplay, and melodic phrasing reminiscent of the band’s late 70s and early 80s output.
As with the previous entries in the series, the result highlights just how musically ambitious these early video game compositions were. The reinterpretation seeks not only to honor the original material, but also to explore how its core ideas can be elevated within a more mature and technically rich framework.
Thank you for listening. Feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future titles you'd like to see explored in this style.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Title Screen 03:57 - Data Select 06:57 - Angel Island 1 10:08 - Angel Island 2 12:46 - Hydrocity 1 16:51 - Hydrocity 2 20:08 - Marble Garden 1 23:20 - Marble Garden 2 28:07 - Carnival Night 30:25 - Icecap Zone 1 34:56 - Icecap Zone 2 39:04 - Launchbase 1 42:29 - Launchbase 2 46:35 - Mushroom Hill 1 49:48 - Mushroom Hill 2 54:01 - Flying Battery 56:54 - Sandopolis 1 01:00:31 - Sandopolis 2 01:04:45 - Lava Reef 01:08:29 - Hidden Palace 01:11:46 - Hidden Palace 2 01:15:31 - Sky Sanctuary 01:20:09 - Death Egg 1 01:22:54 - Death Egg 2 01:27:15 - Doomsday 01:31:20 - Knuckles 01:35:11 - Gumball Bonus 01:38:35 - Glowball Bonus 01:41:52 - Slotmachine Bonus 01:45:39 - Special Stage 01:48:12 - Super Sonic 01:52:29 - Competition Menu 01:56:22 - Azure Lake 02:00:57 - Balloonpark 02:02:21 - Chrome Gadget 02:06:02 - Desert Palace 02:08:56 - Endless Mine 02:12:11 - Continue 02:15:45 - Act 1 Boss Theme 02:19:27 - Act 2 Boss Theme 02:23:17 - Final Boss Theme 02:27:00 - Credits 02:31:00 - Title Screen
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#sonicthehedgehog #sonicost #sega #segagenesisclassics #sonicexe #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzSuper Mario 64 but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-11-13 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Super Mario 64 (1996), composed by Koji Kondo, whose writing shaped the identity of 3D platforming. Even if his original compositions were crafted to support the game’s sense of whimsy and playful exploration, the underlying motifs translate naturally into the musical language of classic Japanese jazz fusion.
This reinterpretation draws from the clarity and precision of bands like Casiopea and T-Square, giving these familiar themes a more mature phrasing while preserving the spirit that defined the game.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Title Screen 04:00 - File Select 08:16 - Opening 11:35 - Inside the Castle Walls 14:54 - Bob-Omb Battlefield 18:30 - Stage Boss 22:35 - Slider 26:36 - Piranha Plant Lullaby 31:05 - Dire, Dire Docks 35:01 - Snow Mountain 38:03 - Koopa's Road 41:12 - Koopa's Theme 44:46 - Winged-Cap Mario 48:41 - Hounted House 52:29 - Merry Go-Round 55:32 - Cave Dungeon 59:40 - Metallic Man Mario 01:03:50 - Lethal Lava Land 01:07:58 - The Endless Stairs 01:11:24 - Ultimate Koopa 01:15:09 - Ending Demo 01:18:20 - Staff Roll
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#supermario64 #supermario #supermariobros #supermario #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzPokémon Emerald but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-11-07 | Listen to our Gold/Silver remix here! youtu.be/9mj4gBCeqbw Following the reimagining of Pokémon Gold & Silver, this release continues our exploration of classic game soundtracks through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, this time drawing from the iconic score of Pokémon Emerald.
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Track List:
00:00 - Main Theme 01:47 - Welcome to the World of Pokémon! 05:02 - Opening Movie 08:18 - Double Battle! 11:30 - Littleroot Town 14:23 - Pokémon Lab 17:47 - Brendan 21:58 - Wild Pokémon Battle! 24:51 - Oldale Town 28:15 - Route 101 31:23 - Pokémon Center 34:47 - Trainer Pokémon Battle! 38:14 - Petalburg City 40:45 - Hurry Along 43:50 - Route 104 46:04 - Petalburg Woods 48:38 - Rustboro City 51:32 - Crossing the Sea 55:59 - Dewford Town 01:00:06 - Slateport City 01:03:31 - Oceanic Museum 01:07:14 - Route 110 01:11:21 - Cycling 01:14:19 - Verdanturf Town 01:18:18 - Game Corner 01:22:36 - Route 113 01:26:08 - Fallarbor Town 01:29:31 - Mt. Chimney 01:31:45 - Route 111 01:33:42 - Pokémon Gym 01:35:47 - Gym Leader Battle! 01:39:35 - Gym Victory! 01:41:56 - Surf 01:45:36 - Fortree City 01:49:10 - Safari Zone 01:52:37 - Lilycove City 01:55:12 - Museum 01:57:59 - Brendan Battle! 02:00:29 - Evolution 02:03:27 - Poké Mart 02:06:26 - Mt. Pyre 02:09:06 - Mt. Pyre Exterior 02:11:51 - Hideout 02:15:17 - Team Aqua Appears! 02:18:42 - Team Aqua Battle! 02:20:20 - Drought 02:24:51 - Heavy Rain 02:28:51 - Dive 02:33:00 - Sootopolis City 02:35:57 - Cave of Origin 02:39:02 - Super Ancient Pokémon 02:45:12 - Ever Grande City 02:47:04 - Contest Lobby 02:49:37 - Pokémon Contest! 02:52:50 - Results Announcement 02:55:56 - Sealed Chamber 03:00:42 - Regirock, Regice & Registeel 03:04:48 - The Trick House 03:06:47 - Abandoned Ship 03:10:03 - Battle Tower 03:13:19 - Victory Road 03:16:40 - The Elite Four Appear! 03:20:27 - Elite Four Battle! 03:24:02 - Victory! 03:28:22 - Room of Glory 03:33:15 - A Visit from Rayquaza! 03:36:27 - Ending Theme 03:38:20 - The End
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#pokemon #pokémonmusic #pokemonost #pokemonsapphire #pokemonemerald #pokemonruby #pokemonrubyandsapphire #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jazzinstrumental #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #nintendo #gameboy #freejazz #funk #funkmusicDonkey Kong Country but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-10-24 | Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack of Donkey Kong Country (1994), a cornerstone of video game music whose atmosphere and composition set new standards for the medium. Written by David Wise, its themes carried an emotional and spatial depth rarely heard on the Super Nintendo.
Reinterpreted through the musical vocabulary of Japanese jazz fusion, these pieces reveal how naturally Wise’s melodies adapt to a more mature and improvisational context. The result preserves the spirit of the original, contemplative, organic, and quietly adventurous, while situating it within the warmth and nuance of Japan’s golden fusion era.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Main Theme 03:45 - Simian Segue 07:17 - DK Island Swing 13:43 - Cranky's Theme 17:33 - Cave Dweller Concert 21:46 - Bonus Room Blitz 24:27 - Aquatic Ambiance 28:01 - Candy's Love Song 30:34 - Bad Boss Boogie 35:43 - Mine Cart Madness 39:00 - Life in the Mines 42:32 - Voices of the Temple 45:16 - Forest Frenzy 49:10 - Treetop Rock 52:27 - Funky's Fugue 57:11 - Misty Menace 01:01:34 - Northern Hemispheres 01:05:24 - Ice Cave Chant 01:08:05 - Fear Factory 01:11:09 - Gang-Plank Galleon 01:13:42 - K. Rool's Cacophony 01:18:26 - The Credits Concerto
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#donkeykong #donkeykongcountry #donkeykongbananza #nintendo #nintendo64 #nes #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzThe Golden Age of Japanese Jazz Fusion | Best of PhantasiaPhantasia Records2025-09-25 | Japanese jazz fusion reached a creative and commercial peak in the 1980s, driven by a confluence of technological innovation, studio precision, and a generation of musicians with deep roots in both jazz and pop traditions. While major acts like Casiopea and T-Square gained mainstream recognition, the era also gave rise to smaller, more conceptually driven groups that expanded the boundaries of the genre. Among them, Phantasia emerged as one of the most distinctive, not only for their sound, but for the intricate universe that gradually formed around their work.
Phantasia's so called "Golden Age" began in 1984, when the group transitioned from their foundational trio period into a fully structured band. This shift coincided with the release of Future Angels, their first album as a cohesive unit, and marked the start of a prolific period under Zodiac Records. Between 1984 and 1990, the band released six albums that defined their artistic identity and laid the foundation for the mythological narrative that would later shape their legacy. These works combined tight fusion arrangements with conceptual frameworks, making each release part of a broader creative arc. During this time, Phantasia refined both their musical language and visual storytelling, culminating in The Golden Voyager (1990), their final album before the formation of Phantasia Records and the end of their partnership with Zodiac.
This compilation brings together selections from those six albums. Future Angels (1984), Seraphim Dream (1985), Dream Collector (1986), Awaken (1988), Collector’s Dreamscape (1989), and The Golden Voyager (1990). It serves as an entry point into the band’s core era, a curated overview of the sound and structure that defined their most influential years.
Finally, we want to thank everyone who has supported the channel recently, especially through the jazz fusion video game reworks. If you're discovering Phantasia through those mixes, we hope this compilation offers a glimpse into the original project, and perhaps a reason to listen further.
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Track List:
00:00 - Beyond Infinity 03:11 - Divine Light 06:56 - Monolith of Light 11:13 - Memory Leaks 15:12 - Memory Restored 18:29 - Stellar Lens 20:33 - Tears of a Star 25:08 - Perspective 28:56 - Primordial Presence 33:07 - Angels Choice 38:19 - Ghost in the Grid 42:39 - Awaken 46:46 - Crossroads Continuum 51:30 - Echoes of Earth 55:29 - Deceptive Crown 59:27 - Shimmering Slumber 01:01:48 - Realm of Secrets 01:09:04 - Crystalline Continuum 01:15:12 - Beneath the Fabric 01:18:14 - Calypso 01:22:01 - Vow of Light 01:26:07 - Guardian's Whisper 01:29:14 - Beyond the Veil 01:34:38 - False Salvation 01:38:28 - Everlasting Dream 01:41:46 - Dream Protector 01:47:37 - Earthbound Seraphim 01:52:20 - Golden Hearts 01:55:47 - Celestial Body 02:00:31 - Cosmic Reverie 02:04:44 - Golden Wings
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#jazz #jazzfusion #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazz #japanesemusic #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #goldeneramusic #goldenerasongs #goldenerahits #jazzinstrumental #jazzy #fusionmusic #discography #phantasiaSonic the Hedgehog but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-09-11 | Listen to our Sonic 3 remix here! youtu.be/k7bDj7bpbh0 Continuing our reimagining series, this mix revisits the soundtrack from the first two Sonic the Hedgehog games on the Sega Genesis, reinterpreting their iconic themes through the music language of Japanese jazz fusion. The result highlights just how musically ambitious these early compositions were, now transformed into spacious, soulful arrangements that bridge nostalgia with a more mature sound.
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Sonic 1:
00:00 - Title Theme 00:07 - Green Hill Zone 03:43 - Spring Yard Zone 06:38 - Labyrinth Zone 09:28 - Scrap Brain Zone 13:06 - Special Stage 16:41 - Robotnik 20:56 - Final Zone
Sonic 2:
23:56 - Emerald Hill Zone 26:50 - Chemical Plant Zone 30:15 - Aquatic Ruin Zone 33:22 - Casino Night Zone 36:23 - Hill Top Zone 39:27 - Mystic Cave Zone 42:52 - Oil Ocean Zone 45:51 - Metropolis Zone 48:53 - Sky Chase Zone 52:31 - Wing Fortress Zone 56:08 - Death Egg Zone 59:45 - Boss Theme 01:03:15 - Death Egg Robot 01:06:48 - Special Stage 01:10:54 - Super Sonic 01:13:42 - Invincibility 01:16:57 - Options 01:21:20 - Emerald Hill Zone 2 01:24:03 - Mystic Cave Zone 2 01:26:58 - Casino Night Zone 2 01:29:47 - Results 01:33:44 - Hidden Palace 01:37:09 - Credits 01:40:09 - Title Theme
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#sonicthehedgehog #sonicost #sega #segagenesisclassics #sonicexe #jazz #jazzfusion #japanesecitypop #japanesejazz #citypop #playlist #futurefunk #lostmedia #obscurerecords #citypopmusic #instrumental #mixtape #jpop #funkysoul #jazzmusic #phantasia #japanesemusic #mixtape #80s #80smusic #vintage #lostmusic #freejazzPokémon Gold/Silver but its Japanese Jazz FusionPhantasia Records2025-08-29 | Listen to our Red/Blue remix here! youtu.be/F1TSjJaxMBo Following the reimagining of Pokémon Red & Blue, this release continues our exploration of classic game soundtracks through the lens of Japanese jazz fusion, this time drawing from the iconic score of Pokémon Gold & Silver. Thank you for listening, and as always, feel free to share your thoughts or suggest future directions for the channel!
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Track List:
00:00 - Welcome to the World of Pokémon 03:18 - Opening Movie 08:21 - New Bark Town 11:22 - Pokemon Lab 15:35 - Route 29 19:15 - Wild Pokémon Battle 21:49 - Cherrygrove City 24:44 - Pokémon Center 29:22 - Route 30 32:45 - Professor Oak 36:23 - Rival Appears! 39:39 - Violet City 43:00 - Pokemon Gym 46:12 - Gym Leader Battle 48:47 - Route 32 52:39 - Ruins of Alph 56:11 - Azalea Town 01:00:06 - Slowpoke Well 01:03:40 - Goldenrod City 01:07:16 - Goldernrod Game Corner 01:10:15 - Oak's Pokémon Talk 01:14:04 - Bicycle Theme 01:17:37 - National Park 01:20:22 - Ecruteak City 01:23:35 - Dance Theater 01:27:12 - Burned Tower 01:30:37 - Route 38 01:34:56 - Legendary Beast Battle! 01:38:09 - Olivine Lighthouse 01:42:18 - Surf Theme 01:46:02 - Route 42 01:50:22 - Team Rocket HQ 01:53:37 - Rocket Tower Takeover 01:57:19 - Dragon's Den 02:01:36 - Route 26 02:05:36 - Victory Road 02:08:52 - Pokémon League 02:12:54 - Champion Battle! 02:16:44 - Hall of Fame 02:20:36 - S.S Aqua 02:23:37 - Cycling Road 02:27:10 - Vermilion City 02:29:37 - Route 2 02:33:34 - Tin Tower 02:36:46 - Staff Roll 02:38:43 - The End
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This release compiles a selection of those unreleased tracks, recovered from the label’s internal archives shortly before Zodiac was absorbed and rebranded under the Phantasia Records name. While some compositions share motifs or sonic palette with tracks from the official discography, others stand entirely on their own, offering a glimpse into the band’s exploratory process during one of their most active creative periods.
All tracks have been lightly remastered for archival clarity. The structure and content remain faithful to the original reel transfers, with no overdubs or modern instrumentation added. This is the first volume in an ongoing effort to preserve and present the full creative output from Phantasia's Zodiac era.
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Track List:
00:00 - Toyotama-Hime 04:17 - Divine Waters 09:10 - Bridge of Paradise 13:35 - Secrets & Fantasy 17:07 - Lover's Dance 21:34 - Remember Me 26:04 - Ocean Sorceress 30:57 - Heliopolis 35:18 - Springtime Joy 39:32 - Azure Vision 44:38 - Below Zero 48:34 - Black Rainbows 53:14 - Volcano Dreams 56:35 - Our Miracle
We now know that after her time aboard the Sapphire Spell, and her brief collaboration with Phantasia, Stella spent the entirety of 1983 adrift in outer systems, searching for something neither fame nor music had yet answered. Late that year, the Sapphire Spell was forced to land on an uncharted desert planet after years of traveling. Severely weakened and out of resources, she was discovered by a remote and ancient people known as the Nymari. They brought her to a hidden spring deep within the sands, a site regarded in their culture as sacred, reserved for rites of spiritual renewal.
Through ritual magic, they guided Stella into a process of realignment, a spiritual initiation structured around seven inner centers. Each track in Oasis of Self was composed during or after this initiation, representing a stage in her psychic and energetic evolution.
Though the names of the Nymari rituals remain unknown, the recordings themselves have survived, captured on analog devices repurposed from the Sapphire Spell and later curated by Stella herself before leaving the planet at age 29. For researchers of her journey, Oasis of Self stands as a singular document of transformation. It bridges the gap between Stella’s self-imposed exile and the fully awakened metaphysical works that would define her final period.
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Track List:
00:00 - Bloomed in Ruin 02:49 - Desert World 06:08 - Death 08:57 - Oasis of Stars 12:17 - The Sand-Sung Temple 16:08 - Water That Remembers 19:30 - Red Beneath My Skin 23:19 - Fire Without Smoke 27:20 - Hands That Plant Stars 31:41 - Sing Me Until I'm Real 35:20 - Woven In Silence 38:00 - Ethernal 41:07 - Your World Was Never Mine 44:01 - I'll Carry the Sky Now 48:07 - Feathers of the Unseen
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Special thanks to MathLion for the bansuri performance on Feathers of the Unseen.
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This release compiles a selection of those unreleased tracks, recovered from the label’s internal archives shortly before Zodiac was absorbed and rebranded under the Phantasia Records name. While some compositions share motifs or sonic palette with tracks from the official discography, others stand entirely on their own, offering a glimpse into the band’s exploratory process during one of their most active creative periods.
All tracks have been lightly remastered for archival clarity. The structure and content remain faithful to the original reel transfers, with no overdubs or modern instrumentation added. This is the first volume in an ongoing effort to preserve and present the full creative output from Phantasia's Zodiac era.
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Track List:
00:00 - Ethernity Unfold 03:57 - Under the Moon's Spell 07:38 - Their Divine Presence 11:19 - Calypso's Dream 15:34 - Goddess In Me 19:12 - Until the Heavens Fall 23:08 - Solar Dominion 28:06 - Beyond the Grid 32:38 - Sleeper Chamber 37:19 - Love & Desire 40:47 - Promise to the Stars 46:11 - Serpahim Ritual 49:45 - Realm Collector
The original compositions, rooted in jazz fusion, were adapted into new arrangements drawing from future funk and synthwave. The harmonic structures and melodic progressions were kept intact, but the instrumentation and rhythmic approach were reshaped to reflect a more contemporary electronic sound.
This release bring renewed attention to a work that had already resonated with listeners decades before. The material was treated with care and consistency, avoiding distortion of the album’s conceptual core while allowing space for reinterpretation.
Though primarily known at the Nebulux as a vocalist and occasional pianist, always while singing, Stella had developed a solid grasp of music theory, arrangement, and recording techniques during her years at the club. Immersed in a professional environment and surrounded by seasoned musicians and technicians, she absorbed the intricacies of the medium with characteristic stubbornness and a continuous learning mindset.
Aboard her self-financed vessel, The Sapphire Spell, she began producing what would become her first fully independent work. Recording in motion and often without fixed destination, the ship became both a refuge and a mobile studio. The album comprises 13 tracks, including two that remained unreleased until this edition. The material captures a moment of transition, defined by introspection, independence, and the psychological effects of long-term solitude.
It was during this same window of itinerant travel that Stella visited Earth and met the members of Phantasia, resulting in the joint recording of Phantom Angels in 1982. While that collaboration would introduce her to a broader audience, The Sapphire Spell represents her final body of work before that encounter.
Though not yet shaped by the deep spiritual language of her later recordings, the album lays the groundwork for what would follow and contains early glimpses into more ethereal and metaphysical territory, particularly in tracks like “Silhouettes” and “Lost at Sea”. For researchers of her evolution, The Sapphire Spell stands as the beginnings of her transformation
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Track List:
00:00 - Let Me Go 05:33 - Shining Bright 08:55 - Melody of the Forest 12:32 - Silhouettes 15:46 - Time & Chance 19:17 - Noite Azul 23:44 - The Sapphire Spell 27:55 - Mother 31:44 - Electrique Amour (feat QT-4U) 35:04 - Phantom Star 38:36 - Orion’s Shadow 42:36 - Lost at Sea 47:03 - Stella Starcross
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This period predates all known studio material attributed to Stella. The recordings presented here, restored from analog and partial digital sources, reflect her early development as a vocalist and composer within a setting that demanded adaptability, charisma, and control. The Nebulux’s clientele, composed of traders, travelers, diplomats, and criminal intermediaries, made it one of the most volatile performance environments in the sector.
Though still young, Stella’s work during this time reveals the foundation of her later transformation, a voice capable of precision and startling expression, shaped under pressure. While less philosophical than in her later work, already engaged themes of autonomy, longing, and emotional tension.
The Nebulux years are essential for understanding her trajectory. This collection serves to document a voice in transition, between survival and authorship.
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Track List:
00:00 - Welcome to Nebulux Star 03:37 - Soft Power & Heavy Gravity 06:22 - One Eye Open 08:36 - The Club Rules (feat Mr. Nebulux) 10:50 - You Know What I Like 13:19 - Hands on the Table 16:11 - The Mirror Wasn't Mine 19:22 - Don't Pull the Ribbon 22:03 - A Drink From Each Star 24:33 - The Ghost Singer 27:32 - Tips, Tricks & Temporary Gods (feat C-3PO) 32:09 - Mr. Nebulux 35:09 - Behind the Velvet 37:27 - No Planet Like This One 40:12 - Dorovan at the Door 43:42 - I Thought You Were My Orbit 45:49 - Spill Me Another Lie 49:43 - The Ones Who Make Me Shine 52:03 - The Woman with No Name 54:33 - You Just Bought the Room 57:07 - Two Moons, One Name 01:00:15 - She Always Sings Last 01:03:13 - Before the Morning Knows
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Then, late that year, a sighting outside the Zodiac studio in Meguro stunned followers, Yamada, Nakamura, and Tanaka, intact and apparently back to work. Within weeks, a new album materialized: Phantom Angels (幻影の天使). The project marked a radical shift for Phantasia. For the first time in their discography, vocals were featured prominently. But this was no conventional pop crossover. The voice that threaded through the album was unlike any the Japanese jazz scene had heard. It was crystalline, restrained, and strangely emotive. The vocalist, credited only as Stella Starcross, was a complete unknown.
The most widespread theory at the time, and one still held by many, is that Stella Starcross was simply a pseudonym for Keiko Arai, who would go on to join the band officially not long after. Arai, known for her command of synthesizers and backing harmonies, had the musical pedigree and the quiet demeanor that could fit the role. But in interviews, she consistently denied it. When pressed on the matter, she responded only that she was "honored by the comparison," but was not involved in the vocal recordings. Her denial, calm and consistent, only deepened the speculation.
The band, for their part, offered nothing but silence, except for a single offhand remark from guitarist Takashi Yamada. When asked directly at the Tama Music Festival who Stella Starcross was, he simply said: 「彼女はこの世界の人じゃない。それだけさ。」 “She’s not from this world. That’s all I can say.” The other members reportedly laughed at the question, but Yamada's tone remained unreadable, somewhere between jest and reverence.
In the years that followed, theories multiplied. Some suggested the band had hired a session singer whose identity was hidden for contractual reasons. Others believed she might have been a foreign artist briefly working in Tokyo, or even a figure from the underground electronic scene, brought in by producer contacts. There were also those who saw Stella as a symbolic construct, a projection of idealized voice and persona, rather than a singular individual. The truth was never confirmed, and the band never revisited the subject.
What remains is the music. Phantom Angels endures as a singular moment in the band’s timeline, an album that feels suspended between eras, between fiction and memory. Whether Stella Starcross was real, imagined, or somewhere in between, her voice transformed Phantasia’s work into something closer to myth. And for a brief instant, the boundary between reality and dream felt thinner than ever.
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Track List:
00:00 - Future Angels 03:53 - The Hidden Forces 07:07 - Mirrors in the Blue 10:16 - Phantoms 14:07 - A Thousand Nights 17:37 - Ghost Phone 21:33 - Road to the Stars 24:58 - Calling Me 30:26 - See You Soon
This album brought all original members back for one last adventure, an unexpected convergence that delivered something profound, both for the band and their listeners.
The record blends two sides of the band’s evolution. On one hand, it revisits the guitar driven afro rock that defined Jaguar, now with new maturity psychedelic progressions fused with assertive jazz phrasing and a deeper integration of Ryo’s signature saxophone work. These tracks were co-produced by the trio themselves, channeling a sound that feels raw and instinctive.
On the other hand, the album returns to the smooth textures of Rainforest, delivering elegant bossa nova and dreamy afro jazz pieces. These songs offer a lighter, more spacious atmosphere, at times lounge inspired, at times quietly mystical. Listening closely, one can imagine how each musical direction mirrors the figures on the cover,the jaguar’s earthbound energy and the angel’s divine prescence.
After this release, Ryo returned to his academic role, while the trio continued shaping the next phase of Japanese jazz fusion on their own terms.
Fun Fact: By the time The Jungle Witness was recorded, the band wasn't fully aware of the weight this album might carry in their future discography. The Phantasia universe wasn't planned from the beginning, and this record quietly anchored much of what would come later. Fans often point to this moment as the first visual and musical hint that something greater was unfolding.
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Track List:
00:00 - Jaguar's Journey(ジャガーの旅) 02:32 - River of Miracles(奇跡の川) 05:39 - Light Over the Canopy(樹冠を照らす光) 09:22 - All Eyes Wide(すべての目が見開かれる) 12:13 - Awaken of Oneness(一体性の目覚め) 15:07 - The Primal Puzzle(原初の謎) 18:38 - A Minute of Infinite Peace(無限の平和の一瞬) 22:27 - Earth and Heaven(天地) 25:34 - Flash into Themselves(内なる閃光) 27:56 - Fragments of a Dream(夢の断片) 31:30 - Predator's Return(捕食者の帰還) 35:14 - Hidden Senses(隠された感覚) 38:41 - Dreaming in Gold(黄金の夢) 41:17 - Goodbye Ryo(さようなら遼)
Sonically, the band embraced their most refined and mature sound to date. With a full return to the golden era of Japanese jazz fusion, Golden Voyager blends all their prior approaches: from groove based compositions with layered development, to progressive arrangements, emotive ballads, and traces of the trio’s earlier disco-funk. It is both a culmination and a farewell, the sound of a band mastering its form before stepping into something entirely new.
Following this release, Phantasia launched their independent label Phantasia Records and began exploring more electronically focused directions, starting with Reincarnation (1991). Though Golden Voyager wasn’t explicitly marked as a goodbye to jazz fusion, hindsight confirms it was exactly that.
Visually and thematically, the album presents Calypso beyond our realm. No longer bearing artificial wings, she now ascends with her own golden crown, a symbol of her earned transcendence. Her silhouette mirrors the Dream Collector herself, suggesting a cyclical transformation: mortal becomes divine, sacred becomes flesh.
Fun Fact: When Golden Voyager dropped on vinyl, fans expected a grand finale to the Future Angel storyline, a resolution that never fully came. The titles gave clues, but the answers remained just out of reach.
To this day, listeners wonder Did Calypso become the Dream Collector? Was the butterfly born of stars always the Collector in disguise? Did the Seraphim uplift humanity with divine design, or quietly rewrite our fate? What future awaits us under their silent gaze?
Some say the answers lie hidden in the art. Others believe they were never meant to be found.
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Tracklist:
00:00 - Calypso (カリプソ) 03:45 - Vow of Light (光の誓い) 07:53 - Beyond the Veil (帳の彼方) 13:17 - Crossroads Continuum (交差する時空) 18:02 - Wings of the Golden Path (黄金道の翼) 21:59 - The Shape of Eternity (永遠の形象) 26:20 - Primordial Presence (原初の存在) 30:30 - Chosen Among Mortals (選ばれし者) 34:50 - Timefold Memory (時層の記憶) 39:13 - Mirror Stages (鏡界の段階) 44:23 - Dream Protector (夢の守護者) 50:13 - Earthbound Seraphim (地に縛られし熾天使)
Unlike Infinity Embodied, which evolved the original compositions further, Aetheria Solterra stays true to the core essence of Call of Eternity. However, with refined production methods, every synth was reworked, every texture polished, creating a cohesive, immersive soundscape. This was not just a remaster, it was the album as it was always meant to be heard, crafted to shine in a disco atmosphere.
While every song remained faithful to its roots, one track transcended. The final, self-titled piece, Call of Eternity, took on an entirely new meaning. This was no longer a mere call, it was the final incarnation of the character, her ascended form, now bearing the name Aetheria Solterra. To embody this transformation, Keiko Arai returned, delivering a mystical, yet haunting vocal performance, channeling the divine presence of Aetheria herself.
Fun Fact: Thanks to its refined remastering, this version of the album better portrays its original two chapter structure. Side A unfolds as a unified journey, leading the listener from the anticipation of the call to the ritualistic moment of ascension. Side B expands into the vast unknown, capturing the different phases of the ascension, culminating in the final form, Aetheria Solterra.
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Side A:
00:00 - Jungle Pulse (密林の鼓動) 05:02 - Moonlight on the River (川面の月光) 08:27 - Cosmic Ovation (宇宙の喝采) 13:56 - Thrive of the Wild (荒野の息吹) 17:46 - Your Fragment of Heaven (あなたの天のかけら) 21:31 - The Ascension Ritual (昇天の儀式)
Side B:
25:51 - Boundless Essence (無限の本質) 30:23 - Circle of Fate (宿命の輪廻) 35:03 - Voyage Among the Stars (星々の旅路) 39:52 - Soul Memories (魂の記憶) 44:21 - Metamorphose (変容) 47:56 - Aetheria Solterra (地霊守)
Phantasia returns with an album that feels patient, luminous, and deeply assured. There’s no urgency here, just a quiet confidence, as if the band allowed the music to grow slowly, taking root and unfolding at its own pace. Rather than looking back, the album opens itself to total creative freedom. It begins in familiar terrain, lush tropical textures and Afro-jazz rhythms reminiscent of their early days, but slowly drifts into new territory, folding in waves of funk, soul, and psychedelia. All of it is filtered through a matured jazz fusion language the band had been quietly mastering.
Divine Incarnation doesn't explain itself. It simply unfolds, delicate, radiant, and unknowable. It marked a rebirth for Phantasia, and the start of a mythos that would only grow deeper in the years to come.
Fun Fact: After Ryo’s departure, the band had their first direct exchange with the artist responsible for their earlier album covers, an anonymous figure who had always worked through Ryo. With Divine Incarnation, the communication shifted, but the collaboration continued without pause. That moment quietly marked the beginning of a new visual chapter, one that would slowly drift from the jungle to the stars.
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Track List:
00:00 - Divine Incarnation (神性の化身) 03:03 - Breathing Labyrintht (息づく迷宮) 07:07 - Sensory Mosaic (感覚のモザイク) 09:52 - Time and Chance (時と偶然) 13:31 - Prophecy of the Stars (星の預言) 16:45 - Hollow Lights in the Sky (空に灯る虚ろな光) 18:51 - Higher Organism (高次の生命体) 23:05 - Reflections of Life (生命の映し絵) 27:00 - Everlight (永光) 31:10 - Shadow of One (孤影) 33:24 - Hero's journey ( 英雄の旅路) 39:03 - Starborn Chrysalis (星の繭)
Jaguar became a wild and dynamic adventure, propelling Phantasia beyond niche jazz circles and into the heart of a thriving underground scene. Their music now filled clubs and small festivals, bringing a newfound dance energy to their performances.
After the trio graduated, Ryo found himself at a crossroads. He had grown attached to the energy of Phantasia, embracing the wild spirit of live performances alongside his students. Rather than stepping away immediately, he chose to guide them through this next phase, teaching them how to command the stage on their own. Slowly, he began taking a step back, but not without leaving an open door. Before fully returning to academia, he made them an offer, one final project, a record that would close this chapter of their journey together.
Fun Fact: Jaguar was the last album the trio recorded as students, capturing their raw passion and youthful energy. Every track pulses with the excitement of a band on the verge of breaking into something bigger.
With a more atmospheric and carefully layered approach to their signature Japanese jazz fusion sound, Awaken marked a deliberate deepening of the world Phantasia had been hinting at for years. Through its carefully chosen titles and evocative compositions, the album traces the contours of a universe shaped by unspoken histories and silent transformations. Rather than explicit storytelling, the album evokes meaning through evolving moods and dramatic shifts. It’s a world where nothing is explained, yet everything feels intentional. What that means is left, as always, to the listener.
Fun Fact: Keiko’s synthesizer work on Awaken took center stage, shaping its cinematic and otherworldly feel. Some early pressings were rumored to include a 15th track, supposedly an extended piece by Keiko, but no official confirmation of its existence has ever surfaced.
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Track List:
00:00 - Awaken (目覚め) 04:06 - Monolith of Light (光の巨碑) 08:23 - Where Echoes Lead (残響の導) 12:40 - Tears of a Star (星涙) 17:16 - Perspective (視点) 21:04 - False Salvation (偽りの救済) 24:54 - A New Hope (新たなる希望) 28:10 - Memory Motion (動く記憶) 32:27 - Surrender of Self (自己の降伏) 35:44 - Walk Into Light (光の中へ歩む) 39:09 - Her Finale Radiance (彼女の最期の輝き) 42:23 - Fractured Heavens (砕けた天界) 45:18 - Descent of a Star (星の降臨) 51:02 - Ghost in the Grid (霊は網に宿る)
During the making of this album, Keiko had already become a close friend of the band, frequently joining their jam sessions. When she saw the early sketches for the cover art, it immediately reminded her of the work of a good friend, Akira Matsuda. Not only was Akira a talented visual artist, but he also had a deep understanding of music, making his connection with Phantasia almost instant. Enthralled by the band’s evolving sound and aesthetics, Akira began sketching different interpretations of the celestial figure depicted on the album cover, eventually laying the groundwork for what would become the Future Angels concept.
With Life Among Stars, the trio delivered their final statement before stepping into a new chapter. After its release, the band’s chemistry with Keiko and Akira was undeniable, and they soon became official members, ushering in a new era of Phantasia.
Fun Fact: Fans of Call of Ethernity might recognize "The River" as the original version of Moonlight on the River, While the Call of Ethernity version transformed it into a smooth and sensual electronic ballad, this earlier rendition reveals its pure jazz roots. With its modal progressions and gradual, intricate build up, it captures the trio’s signature interplay, embodying the raw, evolving energy that made their live performances unforgettable.
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Track List:
00:00 - Sun Quest (太陽の探求) 03:48 - Moon Caress (月の愛撫) 09:11 - Electric Love (電子の愛) 13:27 - Master Key (心の鍵) 17:47 - Waking Night (覚醒の夜) 21:10 - The River (その川) 25:26 - Shadow Dance (影踊り) 29:08 - Hidden Sphere (隠された球) 33:01 - Evolution (進化) 37:35 - Tree of Life (生命の樹)
This was more than just a remaster, it was a reincarnation. Just as the concept of Infinity Embodied suggests an eternal cycle, Phantasia saw this album as a rebirth of past melodies, now infused with deeper synth work, electronic elements, and an expanded sonic palette. Each track, though spiritually connected to its original counterpart, was given a new identity, symbolizing its transformation and evolution.
The cover art now portrays infinity as a tangible entity, an endless force made manifest. With this release, Phantasia honored their past while pushing their signature jazz fusion sound into the future, ensuring that Whispers of Ethernity would resonate across generations.
Fun Fact: Some of Phantasia’s most dedicated fans noticed something special about Infinity Embodied. While many tracks were clearly reimagined versions of Whispers of Ethernity, keen listeners who had attended the band’s live shows recognized certain sections from past performances. These segments, once exclusive to the band's improvisational and progressive live sets, had now been seamlessly woven into the very fabric of each track. In doing so, Infinity Embodied not only revived a beloved album but also captured the band’s evolution and the energy of their legendary stage presence.
As an academic project, the band was structured to provide a deep understanding of jazz composition, arrangement, and performance across multiple instruments. Kobayashi oversaw the compositions, handling the keyboard and saxophone arrangements to ensure a solid harmonic and melodic foundation. The rhythm section followed a structured approach, drums and bass provided a clear anchor, while guitar remained an open field for improvisation, allowing Yamada to refine his expressive style. Since this was a learning experience, each student studied multiple instruments before settling into their primary roles.
As their skills developed, their unique sound began to draw attention. The trio was frequently invited to perform live under the name of their college, showcasing their talent at academic events and jazz festivals. Their performances not only impressed audiences but also caught the attention of Zodiac Records, an independent label known for nurturing experimental artists. Under Kobayashi’s direction, the trio recorded their debut album in 1974, titled Rainforest (熱帯雨林).
Fun Fact: For the final track, Kobayashi allowed his students full creative control. The result was a departure from the rest of the album, a powerful, rhythmically intense track infused with progressive rock influences, hinting at the band’s evolving musical direction. This moment of artistic freedom foreshadowed Phantasia’s transformation in the years to come.
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Track List:
00:00 - Amazonian Breeze (アマゾンの風) 02:59 - Nature's Order (自然の調和) 08:33 - Evergreen Dream (常緑の夢) 12:03 - Mirada Salvaje (荒々しい視線) 14:02 - Mist and Memory (霧と記憶) 19:12 - Mangroves (紅樹林) 22:02 - Down the River (川流れ) 24:05 - Tropical Sunset (南国の夕焼け) 28:20 - Danza de la Lluvia (雨の舞) 32:33 - Moonlit Saplings (月光の若木) 35:34 - Belleza Natural (天然の美) 37:39 - Jaguar (ジャガー)
A key aspect of Source of Dreams lies in Yamada and Nakamura’s decision to refine their secondary instruments, Yamada expanding his voice on keyboards and Nakamura exploring the saxophone with newfound expressiveness. This self-imposed challenge resulted in an album rich in variety, with each track offering a unique perspective on their evolving artistry.
Fun Fact: The track titles seem to follow a progression that mirrors a metaphysical transformation, tracing the origins of existence and the forces that set destiny into motion. While never explicitly stated, some have noted hints of an ancient narrative—one of divine order and an unfolding fate that leads to paradise, temptation, and the pursuit of knowledge—woven into the fabric of the album’s dreamlike voyage.
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Track List:
00:00 - Pleroma (充満界) 03:55 - Let There Be Light (光あれ) 07:10 - Breath of Life (生命の息吹) 09:54 - The Great Alignment (天の整列) 13:34 - Sanctum Stairway (聖域の階段) 18:15 - Devil’s Gamble (魔王の賭) 20:16 - Like One of Us (神の如く) 22:46 - Tasting Infinity (無限を味わう) 26:04 - Freedom of Choice (選択の自由) 30:06 - Wings of Serenity (静けさの翼) 33:13 - Fractured Light (砕けし光) 36:36 - River of Thoughts (想ひの流れ) 40:07 - A New Dawn (新しき暁) 43:20 - Hypnagogic States (深き夢境) 45:23 - Midnight Blessing (夜半の祝福)
One night, renowned DJ Shinya Hoshino noticed Keiko Arai and other band members entering Maharaja Roppongi. Seizing the opportunity, he approached them with a compelling proposal. As the owner of his own studio, Hoshino envisioned reimagining some of the most evocative tracks from "Dream Collector" to resonate with the electric energy of Tokyo’s club scene. With access to the original stems and Phantasia’s direct involvement, the project evolved beyond a mere remix album, it became a dreamscape, offering a novel way to experience their music through the lens of late-night euphoria.
Released in 1989, Collector’s Dreamscape (収集家の夢界) reimagined Phantasia’s music for Tokyo’s vibrant club scene. The tracks quickly became anthems, filling the city’s most legendary clubs and cementing the band’s influence in Japan’s nightlife culture. With its hypnotic sound and electrifying energy, Collector’s Dreamscape left a lasting imprint on the era’s musical landscape.
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Track List:
00:00 - Wings of Ethernity (無限の翼) 11:22 - Memory Restored (記憶の回復) 14:38 - Beyond Infinity (無限の彼方) 17:49 - Fabric of Time (時の織布) 21:41 - Golden Hearts (黄金の心) 25:08 - Celestial Body (天空の体) 29:53 - Kaleido Dance (平和への涙) 35:35 - Dream Hipnosis (夢誘催眠 )
The album centers on themes of ascension and renewal, taking their music to new heights with progressive arrangements and experimental touches. Notably, the final track features subtle vocal elements, used for the first time in the band's discography, to embody the "call" referenced in the title, adding a profound sense of closure to this prolific chapter in their discography.
Fun Fact: When the band decided to incorporate female vocal samples for the final track, they didn’t know where to start. Turning to their mentor, Ryo Kobayashi, for advice, they were unexpectedly introduced to a young and talented Keiko Arai. This serendipitous meeting would change the course of Phantasia’s history, as Keiko went on to join the band and become an integral part of their future sound.
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Track List:
00:00 - Jungle Pulse (密林の鼓動) 05:23 - Moonlight on the River (川面の月光) 09:23 - Cosmic Ovation (宇宙の喝采) 12:46 - Thrive of the Wild (荒野の息吹) 16:39 - Your Fragment of Heaven (あなたの天のかけら) 20:02 - The Ascension Ritual (昇天の儀式) 23:07 - Boundless Essence (無限の本質) 27:23 - Circle of Fate (宿命の輪廻) 31:24 - Voyage Among the Stars (星々の旅路) 33:52 - Soul Memories (魂の記憶) 38:32 - Metamorphose (変容) 42:00 - Call of Ethernity (永遠への誘い)
This release also saw a deeper integration of storytelling into Phantasia’s work, supported by Akira Matsuda’s artistic contributions. The album cover was inspired by a photograph of Keiko Arai taken during a studio session, where she fell asleep on the sofa after hours of rehearsing. Matsuda reimagined the moment with his signature visual style, tying the ethereal artwork to the album's dreamlike themes.
Fun Fact: The closing track, Crystalline Continuum, was born from an impromptu jam session among the band members. Its progressive structure and extended duration reflect the remarkable synergy and intuitive connection the musicians had developed by this stage in their career. This track stands as a testament to the band’s ability to seamlessly blend improvisation with their refined compositional style.
With Reincarnation, Phantasia paid homage to their roots while venturing into uncharted territory, blending their trio era explorations with a more polished, electronic sound. The album stands as a testament to Phantasia's constant evolution.
Fun Fact: With its evocative title and album cover, Reincarnation embodies themes of transformation and rebirth, mirroring the band’s newfound independence and creative direction. The Record also breathes fresh life into songs from their earlier 70s albums, such as Divine Incarnation (1977) and Source of Dreams (1978), a trend that would later come to define Phantasia's legacy.
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Track List:
00:00 - Reincarnation (輪廻転生) 03:49 - Morning Blessing (朝の祝福) 07:10 - Wings of Serenity (静けさの翼) 11:11 - Rainbow Stairway (虹の階段) 14:51 - Dimension Shift (次元シフト) 18:26 - Sensory Mosaic (感覚のモザイク) 24:04 - Tears for Peace (平和への涙) 27:12 - Raising Chimeras (キメラ創り) 30:31 - Into the Unknown (未知への突入) 33:50 - Harmony Restored (調和の回復) 38:49 - Past Life Memories (過去の記憶) 43:23 - Lasting Sigil (永続の印) 47:02 - Altered States (変容する意識) 49:51 - Living Labyrinth (生きた迷宮)
At this point in their career, Phantasia also began incorporating a narrative dimension into their work. Through evocative artwork and carefully chosen track titles, the band unveiled a story of transcendence and spiritual evolution. Whispers of Ethernity connects with both previous and future releases, weaving a larger universe through their music and visual concepts.
Deeply inspired by artists like Herbie Hancock and Sunbear, the album delivers a futuristic yet soulful experience, blending synthesizers with the trio's established jazz roots. A true gem ahead of its time, Whispers of Ethernity is often regarded as one of the band's finest works.
Fun Fact: For this record, Takashi Yamada took on the role of keyboardist, while Hiroshi Nakamura added the saxophone. Both musicians had developed remarkable proficiency with these instruments through experimentation in their previous albums, enhancing the trio’s ability to explore jazz funk and electronic jazz.
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Track List:
00:00 - Gaia's Breath (大地の息吹) 03:52 - Primal Instinct (原初の本能) 08:06 - The Spark Within (内なる輝き) 10:50 - Veil of Illusions (幻影の幕) 13:37 - In Between Dreams (夢の狭間) 18:43 - Whispers of the Eternal (永遠の囁き) 25:48 - The Wheel of Life (生命の輪) 29:38 - Eclipsed Truth (隠された真実) 32:28 - Spirals of the Mind (思考の螺旋) 36:41 - Quiet Presence (静かな存在) 40:10 - Fading Duality (消えゆく二元性)