#eleki bushi

[myearspleasure]

LUNDI 24 JUILLET 2023

TAKESHI TERAUCHI - ELEKI BUSHI 1966-1974

[reckonslepoisson]

This Is Terauchi Bushi, Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys (1967)

What’s the fuss with Tekashi Terauchi and his magnificent Bunnys? Well, for starters, the band’s historical context is fascinating. A ripe AF example of ‘eleki’, a sort of Japanese rock ‘n’ roll-slash-surf rock genre from the 1960s, This Is Terauchi Bushi reimagines some classic Japanese folk tunes within the eleki style. It’s a tremendously exciting work, its energy and anticipation of a new musical style and medium totally palpable. And if you don’t give a shit about all that historical schtuff? It’s still exhilarating, electrifying and really, really fucking brilliant.

Pick: ‘Doji Temple’

[bizarrobrain]

"Tsugaru Eleki Bushi" by Takeshi Terauchi & His Blue Jeans - From "Nippon Guitars (Instrumental Surf, Eleki & Tsugaru Rock 1966-1974)" compilation (2011)