| "Heisei Fūzoku" "平成風俗" | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ringo Sheena, Neko Saitō |
| Cover: | Sheena-Heisei.jpg |
| Alt: | A pile of musical instruments inside of a white bath. |
| Recorded: | Toshiba EMI 3rd Studio Studio Terra Hitokuchizaka Studio Onkio Haus AVACO Creative Studios Sound City |
| Genre: | Jazz, Latin American music, electronica |
| Label: | Toshiba EMI Virgin Music |
| Producer: | Uni Inoue |
| Prev Title: | Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana |
| Prev Year: | 2003 |
| Next Title: | Watashi to Hōden |
| Next Year: | 2008 |
, also known as Japanese Manners, is a studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena and conductor and violinist Neko Saitō, released on February 21, 2007. The vinyl record version and the DVD "Daiginjou" were released on April 25, 2007. This album serves as the soundtrack for the movie .
Ringo Sheena initially intended to create a highly produced, computer-based sound for the soundtrack and went as far as to record some instrumental demos. However, director Mika Ninagawa demanded songs with lyrics, so she decided to record orchestrated versions using Neko Saitō's arrangements, which he had previously written for her concerts.[1] Though she originally intended to make this album with Tokyo Jihen, drummer Toshiki Hata broke his leg and thus only the other band members were able to participate. Ukigumo played guitar on "Gamble" and wrote "Oiran", while Ichiyō Izawa played piano on "Gamble" and Seiji Kameda arranged "Yokushitsu". The song "Karisome Otome (Tameikesannoh Ver.)" was recorded in September 2006.[2]
The term, as used in the title, is also used to refer to prostitution and the Japanese sex industry. The film Sakuran is about an oiran, a high-ranking prostitute. The title of the album thus has a double meaning.
All tracks written by Ringo Sheena and arranged by Neko Saitō, except where noted.
Notes:
, (English title: Japanese Manners Premium) is a video DVD album by Ringo Sheena and Neko Saitō released on April 25, 2007 by Toshiba EMI / Virgin Music.
Every song from the album Heisei Fūzoku has animated graphics by spirited designers that were inspired by the album's songs.
| Heisei Fūzoku Daiginjō 平成風俗 大吟醸 | |
| Type: | video |
| Artist: | Ringo Sheena, Neko Saitō |
| Released: | = |
| Genre: | Jazz, Latin American music, Electronica |
| Label: | Toshiba EMI, Virgin Music |
| Prev Title: | Daiikkai Ringo-han Taikai no Moyō |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Title: | Watashi no Hatsuden |
| Next Year: | 2008 |