Various - Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 2

日本東京唱片廠牌Mule Musiq主理人川崎敏哉 Toshiya Kawasaki，多年來致力透過派對活動與發行，將日本國內製作人、歌手所製作的House、Disco、Boogie推廣至海外，近年歐美市場針對「日本國內電子音樂」的興趣與好奇，也促成《Midnight in Tokyo》的企劃與發行，對臺灣樂迷而言，是熟悉且親切的聆聽感受。他以「Midnight In Tokyo」為題，第一輯充滿東京夜晚，燈紅酒綠後的派對選曲，第二輯則是居家聆聽、朋友小聚時的絕佳配樂；上下兩輯帶著日式聆聽酒吧、甚至東京計程車內才有的愜意與爽朗感，完美呈現出川崎敏哉在企劃合輯時的期待；「不論是對日本國內還是海外聽眾，我們希望能呈現一張多年後仍值得反覆聆聽的作品。」此輯發行隨即在海內外引起熱烈討論，並迅速完售，是喜歡日本rare groove、Disco樂迷必聽之作，潮電Bar&RecordStore 聆聽與購買推薦。

 

Toshiya Kawasaki, the head of Tokyo-based record label Mule Musiq, has spent years promoting the works of Japanese producers and singers—spanning House, Disco, and Boogie—to international audiences through parties and releases. The recent curiosity and growing interest in "Japanese electronic music" from Western markets led to the conception and release of the "Midnight in Tokyo" series. For Taiwanese listeners, the albums offer a sense of familiarity and warmth. With "Midnight in Tokyo", the first volume features party tracks reminiscent of Tokyo's vibrant nightlife, while the second volume serves as the perfect soundtrack for casual home listening or small gatherings with friends. Both volumes exude the relaxed and refreshing vibes typical of Japanese listening bars or even the tranquil ambiance of a Tokyo taxi ride at night. These elements perfectly capture Toshiya Kawasaki's vision for the compilations: "Whether for listeners in Japan or abroad, we aim to create an album that remains worth revisiting for years to come.” The release immediately sparked widespread discussion both domestically and internationally, quickly selling out. A must-hear for fans of Japanese rare groove and Disco, 潮電Bar&RecordStore highly recommends it for both listening and purchasing.