takako minekawa 'traces of the ceiling' LP
Format：LP(clear vinyl)
Label：tone poem

via tone poem web:
'traces of the ceiling' is the new album by Takako Minekawa, an artistic collaboration between Minekawa who composed, performed and recorded the works contained within - and artist Ippei Matsui, who created and designed the accompanying elaborate five-panel fold out sleeve, risograph inserts, and vinyl. 'traces of the ceiling' is also the debut release from our in-house tone poem label.

'traces of the ceiling' was recorded in los angeles between 2018 and 2020, and many of the works featured on the release were originally created and released (at that time called 'untitled') on the occasion of Ippei Matsui's 2019 exhibition "HOLY VISITOR" held at NO.12 Gallery in Tokyo, Japan - with the titular track composed for this special new release.

The approach to 'traces of the ceiling' is that of a diary - shared between Takako's intimate musical pieces culled from daily experiences, documented between October and December 2018 (with a single piece recorded in August 2020) - alongside pieces of original silkscreened and risograph printed artwork by Ippei, each with their own unique qualities for the viewer to connect with as an intimate snapshot of the creative process as well as a beautiful intricate momentary work to cherish. In this way, both artists' contributions to the work contain the essence of shasei (写生), or a momentary sketch of life - presented as a personal snapshot musically and visually, as if an entry in a diary.

tone poem is absolutely delighted to release this collaborative work on our in-house label, presented in a very limited vinyl run, by two artists - and friends - whom we respect dearly. Each record was printed and assembled in Portland, Oregon by SP and Secret Room Press, with a five-panel silkscreened folding sleeve and two very special risograph inserts of original artwork by Ippei Matsui. The audio was mastered by Makoto Oshiro.

Side A
1. ikino ne
2. resonating scenery
3. ningyou no ie
4. unevenness

Side B
1. traces of the ceiling
2. inokashirasen no
3. anoko yo a ke

all tracks recorded in los angeles between october and december 2018 except 'traces of the ceiling' recorded in august 2020

all songs and recorded, mixed by takako minekawa - glass tube, yamaha dx100, korg micro sampler etc
artwork and design by ippei matsui
mastered by makoto oshiro
riso printed by secret room
silkscreen printed by sp
production by austin t

写真家の植本一子さんのあたらしく刊行されるエッセイ本『ここは安心安全な場所』
しおりとTシャツの絵を描きました

︎しおり...通販と手売りの際の特典（3色ランダム）
しおりデザイン 北原可菜

︎Tシャツ...大判インクジェット
こちらは岩手県紫波町・日詰商店街にて6/14-15に開催される"本と商店街"で販売されます

I drew a picture related to the new essay collection "This is a safe and secure place" by photographer Ichiko Uemoto.
It will be sold in two types: bookmarks and Tee(large inkjet print)

『ここは安心安全な場所』
目次
北へ向かう
山の一日
とくさんと馬たち
自己紹介をしない
夜眠れない人
生きる才能
ひとりになること
とくさんへ
あとがき　自分を支える

寄稿
無名であること。無名になること。無名と有名を往還すること。
徳吉英一郎

2025年6月14日　初版第一刷発行
著者　植本一子
寄稿　徳吉英一郎
装丁　川名潤
校正　松井真平
協力　柴山浩紀
印刷　株式会社イニュニック
発行者　植本一子
168ページ
B6変形

しおりデザイン　北原可菜

Ippei Matsui & Aki Tsuyuko "Natsu No Zenbu"
2025 CD EDITION IN ORIGINAL GATEFOLD LP SLEEVE
Label: All Night Flight ‎- ANF002

via ANF:
This gatefold CD edition comes remastered by Miles Whittaker (Demdike Stare) and manufactured by Pallas, including original artwork insert made by Ippei, riso-printed by John Powell-Jones

LP化から5年経ち、ジャケットとインサートがLPサイズ
中身がプレスCDという仕様でリリースされました

『暮しの手帖』5世紀36号の表紙画を描きました

同じ号の中では岡野民さんの連載「あの時のわたし」 第30回、国谷裕子さんの後編でも挿絵を担当しています

art direction & design: 吉田昌平（白い立体）
design: 田中有美（白い立体）、水野沙耶（白い立体）
編集: 平田純子、佐々木朋子

Atwork for Kurashinotecho Magazine
I imagined early summer and put my feelings into this piece

ゑでぃまぁこん "Carpet Of Fallen Leaves"のアートワークを描きました
ドイツのMorr MusicよりLPとCDで発売

Artwork for EDDIE MARCON
"Carpet Of Fallen Leaves"
Label: Morr Music
2LP / CD
20 tracks, 28 page booklet
out May 2, 2025

The music that was born in EDDIE and MARCON's room, the cats watching the melody passing by in the room from inside the kotatsu, the music that can be seen by anyone, regardless of whether they are dead or alive - these were the things that came to my mind when I drew this picture

Compiled by EDDIE MARCON
Photos by Chaki
Design by Studio Workshop
Sticker by Stephen McRobbie(The Pastels)
Liner Notes Written by Fumihito Taguchi(Kuroneko&Enban)
English Translation by Makoto Oshiro
Produced by Thomas Morr
Supervision by Markus Acher
Communication Assistance by Koji Saito(7e.p.)
Originally Released by Pong Kong Records, majikick, Gyuune Cassette, Lake Of Illusions