Hiroshi Watanabe, a multi - talented figure from the Japanese electronic music scene based in Saitama near Tokyo, has been a productive artist for 25 years. With over twenty albums, he has explored various major electronic music genres and proudly became the first Japanese artist of InFiné. After Ryuichi Sakamoto, he's among the few Japanese artists favored by Western audiences, along with well - known names like Cornelius, Towa Tei, etc. In Europe, his Kaito project, started in 2001 under the Kompakt label, is very famous. The name Kaito, also his son's name, means 'universe' and'secret' in Japanese, reflecting the spirituality in his photography and contributing to Japanese artists' mastery of the ambient genre. Kaito's collaboration with InFiné began with his involvement in 'Music Activists 2020 (From Home)' and a remix in 2023. This led to a new ambient music album 'Collection'. Composed during the Covid - 19 pandemic, 'Collection' features nine ambient and melodic tracks. It offers a majestic, minimal, and harmonious therapy for the world's challenges, showing the producer at his best. Remastered by German legend Rashad Becker, it was released on vinyl and CD in 2024. Tracklist: 1. Silent Cloud (Beat Version - iF edit); 2. Call From the Ground (iF edit); 3. Summer Mood (iF edit); 4. Summer Ocean (iF edit); 5. Silent Sky (iF edit); 6. A Life That Can Only Be Dream Now (iF edit); 7. Birds of Passage (iF edit); 8. Summer Sketch (Floating Through Space In A Dream - iF edit); 9. Nexus 2 (Beatless Version - iF edit); 10. The Land at Breath (iF edit) - Bonus CD exclusive; 11. Encounter (iF edit) - Bonus CD exclusive; 12. Paradigm Shift (iF edit) - Bonus CD exclusive.
To enjoy this Kaito's 'Collection' vinyl LP, you just need to place it on a proper record player. Turn on the player and let the ambient music fill your space. It's perfect for relaxation, meditation, or when you want to create a calm atmosphere. When handling the vinyl, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the playing surface, as this can affect the sound quality. Keep it in its protective sleeve when not in use. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping. For the CD version, you can play it on any standard CD player. Treat the CD gently, don't scratch it, and keep it in its case to protect it. Enjoy this beautiful collection of ambient music anytime you want some peace and tranquility.
