Sapporo-based Kuniyuki Takahashi released his debut album We Are Together in 2006 then, after a serious of stunning gigs, followed through with the organic progression of All These Things, which he has turned over to mates and fave producers for a re-spray. The chosen remixers certainly have some top ingredients to work with in the producer’s gorgeously-intricate melodic structures and all rise to the occasion with a riveting procession of takes. Let’s take the mighty Theo Parrish’s rework of the album’s title track where the Detroit master stretches out with 14 minutes of alien deepness, a gossamer space-shuffle topped with airy female vocal [which also gets a sublime new treatment from Kuniyuki himself]. It’s that kind of remix album, where the participants are not looking for dancefloor destruction but building a sonic extension or even an opium den. Cobblestone Jazz do their customary minimal groove topped with opulent instrumental flourishes thing on ‘The Session’ while Henrik Schwarz bolts laser-groove action under the emotional melodies of ‘Dear African Sky’. Other interpretations come from A Mountain Of One wreaking space-blues over ‘Touch’, Tony Lionni and Chateau Flight, while Kuniyuki also contributes a lovely new solo instrumental called ‘Rain Of Ocean’. Fabulous set.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Kris Needs