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Title BUKIMISHA: KING KONG DESTROYS ALL MONSTERS - THE SPIRITUAL VOICES OF AKIRA IFUKUBE
CD Label BSX Records
CD Number BSXCD 9159
Music Composed by: Akira Ifukube
Music Performed by: BUKIMISHA
Number of tracks 59
Running time 72:03
Number of discs 1
Year of release/manufacture October 20, 2023

REVIEW

November 17, 2023 courtesy of BSX Records, https://buysoundtrax.myshopify.com/products/king-kong-destroys-all-monsters-the-spiritual-voices-of-akira-ifukube

This CD set is a limited run of 500 units.

BSX Records presents their latest album from that mysterious Japanese a Capella group Bukimisha. This edition contains two complete scores by legendary maestro Akira Ifukube, KING KOND ESCAPES (1967) and the fan-favorite all-star monster brawl DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968)!

Bukimisha once again tackles two complete Akira Ifukube scores with their unique 'a Capella' stylings. The classic KING KONG ESCAPES (1967) pits the great ape against robot double MechaniKong as they battle to the death hanging off Tokyo Tower. This score contains a delightful selection of new and familiar motifs highlighted by the touching theme for "Kong & Susan."

Also included is the fan-favorite, all-out monster brawl, DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968)! The entire gang of popular Toho Studio "daikaiju," including Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra, are forced to crush mankind by evil invading aliens. Classic themes mix with new material and rousing battle cries!

For several decades Bukimisha, a self-proclaimed 'secret society' (whose name, pronounced "Boo-key-may-sha," roughly translates as "Creepy Company") has enthralled Japanese audiences with their amazing 'a capella' vocal stylings. They have transformed their love of film music into a unique art form and built an impressive catalog of over 150 albums, many featuring Ifukube's vast library of classical compositions and complete film scores. Bukimisha was even given the opportunity to perform before the legendary composer at one of his final birthday celebrations.

BSX Records is proud to once more offer the unique performance art of Bukimisha to movie music fans around the world. This album has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland from the group's original digital recordings all supervised and approved by Takeo Yahiro & their great mentor, Dr. Bukimi. Exclusive liner notes by author David Hirsch details the music featured.

BUKIMISHA: KING KONG DESTROYS ALL MONSTERS - THE SPIRITUAL VOICES OF AKIRA IFUKUBE (BSXCD9159)

    KING KONG ESCAPES (1967)

  1. Main Title 1:31
  2. North Pole Base 0:28
  3. MechaniKong Starts Up I 0:48
  4. MechaniKong Starts Up II 2:19
  5. Mondo Island 1:09
  6. Kong Appears 2:24
  7. Kong vs. Gorosaurus I 1:43
  8. Kong vs. Gorosaurus II 0:58
  9. Kong & Susan I 2:17
  10. The Explorer Returns 0:31
  11. Kong Capture Operation I 1:07
  12. Kong Capture Operation II 0:44
  13. Kong at the North Pole 0:36
  14. Kong's Chance Encounter 0:30
  15. Hypnosis Machine 0:48
  16. Element X 3:42
  17. King Kong Escapes I 0:40
  18. King Kong Escapes II 0:45
  19. Kong in the Metropolis 0:31
  20. Kong & Susan II 1:50
  21. Kong's Showdown 1:24
  22. Battle at Tokyo Tower I 2:16
  23. Battle at Tokyo Tower II 0:50
  24. Susan Rescued 1:10
  25. King Kong's Victory 0:37
  26. Kong Heads to Tokyo Bay 0:27
  27. Dr. Who's Last Moments 1:54
  28. Ending 0.36
  29. Madam Piranha's BGM II 1:35

    30. DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968)

  30. Toho Mark / Main Title 0:43
  31. Title Credits 1:17
  32. Monsterland 3:02
  33. Moonbase I 0:22
  34. Strange Occurrence on Monsterland 1:05
  35. Moonbase II 0:28
  36. SY-3 0:48
  37. Unmanned Underground Center 0:44
  38. The Kilaak Aliens I 0:47
  39. Escape from Monsterland 2:12
  40. Unknown Metal 0:28
  41. Monster Control Discovery 0:22
  42. Rodan Comes Flying 0:23
  43. Four Monsters Raid Tokyo 1:23
  44. Capital Missile Defence 2:09
  45. Capitol in Ruins 0:21
  46. Godzilla and Angilas vs. Defense Squad 1:41
  47. Rodan Chase 0:42
  48. The Kilaak Aliens II 1:16
  49. Moonbase and SY-3 0:14
  50. SY-3 Sortie 1:32
  51. Exploration Vehicle Breaks Through 2:19
  52. True Essence of Kilaak 0:53
  53. Remote Control Destroyed 0:42
  54. Earth Monsters Gathering 1:14
  55. Big Battle at Mt. Fuji I 2:06
  56. Big Battle at Mt. Fuji II 2:02
  57. Destruction of the Underground Dome 1:23
  58. Chasing the Fire Dragon 2:21
  59. Ending 1:16