{"product_id":"toru-yamanaka-dumb-type-suspense-and-romance-1987","title":"Toru Yamanaka, Dumb Type – Suspense and Romance 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabel: conatala – conatala tapes 04\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Cassette, Album, Limited Edition\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 14 Oct 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic, Classical\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Experimental, New Wave, Ambient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cassette release features live performance recordings from Suspense and Romance, Dumb Type’s first large-scale exhibition, held in 1987 at Tsukashin Hall in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work marks the first time composer Toru Yamanaka created and produced all the music for a Dumb Type project. It documents a unique musical collaboration with saxophonist Harry Kitte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped under the theme of “Suspence and Romance”, Yamanaka's compositions weave together the cinematic lyricism of jazz with abstract textures of post-minimalist sound. Layered with Kitte's evocative multi-tracked saxophone phrases, as well as sequencers, samplers, and PCM recordings, the soundscape formed during this period would go on to define the sonic identity of Dumb Type through later works such as S\/N.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a 50+ page booklet featuring rare photos, drawings, and a roundtable discussion among members.\u003cbr\u003eReleased as a cassette book in a box set format, this edition was produced under the direction of the Early Dumb Type Archive Project, led by original members of the collective. It serves as a valuable archival document offering a multifaceted perspective on Dumb Type’s formative years.\" (Mint \/ New)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1 Suspense and Romance Theme\u003cbr\u003eA2 I Let a Song Out of My Heart\u003cbr\u003eA3 Prelude ~ Waltz\u003cbr\u003eA4 Suspense and Romance #1\u003cbr\u003eA5 Suspense and Romance #2\u003cbr\u003eB1 Come Sunday\u003cbr\u003eB2 In A Sentimental Mood\u003cbr\u003eB3 036-Pleasure Life_Swing Version\u003cbr\u003eB4 Central Park West\u003cbr\u003eB5 Suspense and Romance Theme Ending\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Night Flight Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56604062056830,"sku":"conatala tapes 04","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/7755\/6791\/files\/IMG_0955_32e51f28-ca16-46f1-8438-37390c9cc6c9.jpg?v=1763735097","url":"https:\/\/allnightflightrecords.com\/products\/toru-yamanaka-dumb-type-suspense-and-romance-1987","provider":"All Night Flight Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}