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Date of release: Sep 10 2025
Released in 1971, the film 'Shadow of the Highway' was produced and starred in by Jiro Tamiya and directed by Jun Fukuda. As the tagline 'A sports car racing north from Kagoshima to Hokkaido, slicing vertically through Japan' suggests, this suspenseful action film features a Mitsubishi Galant GTO speeding across the screen from start to finish. It's a road movie often compared to the New Hollywood classic 'Vanishing Point. 'The music was composed by the masterful Norio Maeda. Dashing piano lines cornering with grace, a vibraphone racing by with breezy momentum, a powerful bass in full gallop, and drums steadily shifting gears-this soundtrack overflows with vitality and contrast: motion and stillness, obsession and desire, joy and sorrow. The thrilling performance and beautiful melodies amplify the film's appeal to the fullest. Not only does it stand as a remarkable soundtrack, but it also represents an exceptionally high standard of 'Japanese jazz' from 1971. Performances of this caliber are rare. Although the exact personnel remain unidentified, there has long been speculation that it involved Sound Limited, or perhaps The Third, both led by Takeshi Inomata. Text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)LISTEN: https://youtu. Be/oKHnKm1Vaow Tracklist:Side A1. Highway no Kage - Daiichi no Giwaku2. Matteita Onna - Daiichi no Wana3. Highway no Kage - Main Theme4. Nazo no Onna - Wana!?5. Matteita Onna - Main Theme6. Highway no Kage - Wana eno ChousenSide B1. Sachiusu no Onna - Namiko no Tsuioku2. Nazo no Onna - Main Theme3. Highway no Kage - Teki wo Motomete4. Sachiusu no Onna - Main Theme5. Matteita Onna - Variation6. Highway no Kage - Kanashii KetsumatsuComposed, Arranged, and Conducted by Norio Maeda
Vinyl release of Norio Maeda - Shadow Of The Highway Original Soundtrack. Released through VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT INC. and available on LP(150G).
(5639782)
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Cat No: NJS835
Barcode: 4988002948215
Packaging: LP (150g)
| SKU | 5639782 |
| Barcode # | 4988002948215 |
| Artist | Norio Maeda |
| Artist/Author | NORIO MAEDA |
| Shipping weight | 0.6030kg |
| Format | LP (150g) |
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