Danceries - Danceries (Vinyl LP | JP Original | 1981)

Danceries – Danceries is an early music LP released in 1981 on the Japanese Denon label, directed by Ichiro Okamoto. On period instruments such as lute, rebec, psaltery, crumhorn and recorder, the ensemble combines medieval estampies and trouvère songs with Asian folk melodies like “Timaru Bushi” and “Ching Do Alilan”. It was recorded in August 1980 at Searl Chapel, Kobe College – a fine and unusual record for lovers of early music and world music.

On offer is the Japanese original pressing from 1981 on Denon (YF-7016-ND) with booklet and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Denon – YF-7016-ND
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: JP Original
• Country: Japan
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Classical, Folk, World Music, Medieval – more in Classical
• Features: Booklet & insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Chançonette Tedesche (Estampie)
2. Timaru Bushi
3. Instrumental Motet
4. Dehors Loncpré El Bosquel
5. Ching Do Alilan
6. Imprerayritz De La Ciutat Joyasa

Side B

1. Tanchame Bushi
2. Chominiciamento Di Gioia (Estampie)
3. Hoh-Hai Bushi
4. Gaite De La Tor (Trouvère)
5. Rice Is Heaven
6. Saltarello (Estampie)

Personnel

Ichiro Okamoto (Conductor, Arranged By, Lute, Guitar), Chie Matsui (Mezzo-soprano Vocals), Mamiko Hirai (Vocals, Percussion), Yoko Yamada (Recorder, Crumhorn, Gemshorn), Yoshiharu Kawaguchi (Producer), Masao Hayashi (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the Japanese original pressing from 1981 on Denon, complete with booklet and insert.

What kind of music can I expect?
Medieval dances such as estampies and a saltarello, trouvère songs and Asian folk melodies, played on period instruments.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Classical collection.