Lot #141: Isao Tomita - Snowflakes Are Dancing Vinyl LP (1974)

Vintage vinyl copy of the groundbreaking second studio album by Japanese electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita. Released in 1974 on the prestigious RCA Red Seal label, this album is a monumental milestone in progressive electronic and space ambient music. Tomita masterfully recreates the impressionistic tone paintings of classical composer Claude Debussy entirely using a Moog analog synthesizer and a Mellotron. This release was highly celebrated, earning four Grammy nominations in 1975. See photos for sleeve condition. Cat: ARL1-0488 Cover: surreal artwork illustrated by David B. Hecht, under the art direction of J.J. Stelmach. Presents an artistic juxtaposition blending a portrait overlay of Claude Debussy with vibrant multi coloured horizons, traditional Japanese pine branch silhouettes and a floating koinobori (carp streamer) fish over his face. It is highly regarded by collectors for capturing the "nature meets technology" ethos of 1970s electronic adaptation art. For synthesist collectors, this album is a textbook example of multi track tape bouncing and programming before the advent of modern MIDI sequencing. Tomita spent over 14 months individually tracking monophonic Moog voices to construct complex polyphonic orchestral arrangements, creating a benchmark standard for early analog synthesis. Auction Note: All lots are from a single estate collection. This is an opportunity to purchase a carefully curated decades-spanning collection from a single collector. The majority of the vinyl is in near mint condition with many appearing unplayed - if there are flaws of note we did our best to photograph that specifically. If you would like any further information please use the question portion available on each lot. Shipping is available - if you win the lot please email [email protected] to arrange. Pickup category timeslot {A}