Yasushi Ide - The Journey [2CD]

Format: 2CD         
Catalogue No.: GRGA0114 
Barcode: 4580336441341 
Release Date: 21 Nov 2025
Genre: Electronic/Downtempo

*"The Journey" - The Latest Masterpiece from Japanese Rebel Music Icon Yasushi Ide.

The lineup of contributors spans a global roster of acclaimed artists, including Ken Ishii, Shuya Okino & ROOT SOUL, Yoshinori Sunahara, Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM), Charles Webster, Chris Coco, DJ NATURE, and Kiko Navarro - 13 collaborators in total. Together, they craft a sonic landscape that transcends the traditional remix album, resembling the soundtrack to an imaginary film.

From space to ancient times, and back again - The Journey is a sprawling 115-minute mind trip now finally available on vinyl. Originally released as a 2-CD epic totaling 113 minutes, this ambitious work has been meticulously reimagined for vinyl, with Yasushi Ide himself calling it "the most difficult production decision I've ever made."

Rather than opting for a 3- or 4-LP set that could preserve full length and maximum audio fidelity, Ide took on the bold challenge of condensing the album into a single LP (under 50 minutes) – without compromising the depth or narrative scope of the original. The result is a distilled yet expansive listening experience that pushes the vinyl format to its limits.

All tracks on this release are either different versions or specially edited album takes, making it a truly exclusive edition. Highlights include a unique version of "Cosmic Time" - seamlessly blending remixes by Ken Ishii and Alex Attias - and a rare, vinyl-only edit of "Place In The Sun" by Kaoru Inoue, created specifically for this release.

Embark on a one-of-a-kind auditory journey.

Whether you listen to it while relaxing or immerse yourself in it, there's something to be felt. I'm honored to have participated in such a richly expressive and musically sophisticated album. - Ken Ishii

The collection of songs is like the favorite mix tape you take on your long trip to a vacation! Before you know it, you are already at your destination because time is lost in the quality! So much great music of varying vibrations. Top work! -DJ NATURE

An epic saga that continues to expand from the Cosmic Suite. Each remix is like a scene, weaving a story and projecting images into your mind. Truly, this is "cinema for the ears." A masterpiece that defies the conventional norms of remix albums. -Takamori Kadoi

Tracklist 2CD:  
Episode 1 (DISC 1)
1. Desert Song Watusi Dub Mix 2. LAVA feat. UA (FPM's Dub Not Dub) Remixed by FPM (Tomoyuki Tanaka) 3. Outer Space feat. DJ KRUSH (Inner Space Extended DJ Dub) Remix and additional production by Chris Coco 4. Sumimasen Suite feat. Emily Capell, Rebel Dread Steven Stanley Remix (Instrumental Dub Mix) 5. Galactic Beats Japanet Jackson Remix Remixed by Japanet Jackson 6. The Battle feat. Emilie Chick (The Battle Dub2 edit) Remixed by Charles Webster 7. The Battle feat. Emilie Chick (Kiko Navarro Motor City Jazz Dub) Remixed by Kiko Navarro 8. The Battle feat. Emilie Chick (Shuya Okino & ROOT SOUL Remix) Remixed by Shuya Okino & ROOT SOUL 9. The Battle feat. Emilie Chick Masafumi Onishi Remix Remixed by Masafumi Onishi  10. Sumimasen Suite feat. Emily Capell, Rebel Dread KING OF OPUS REMIX Remixed Naka Tomizawa
 
Episode 2 (DISC 2)
1. New Beginning (Kiko Navarro Ceremony Dub) Remixed by Kiko Navarro 2. Galactic Beats Love Injection Remix Remixed by Love Injection 3. Cosmic Time Alex Attias Visions Remix Remixed by Alex Attias 4. Cosmic Time Ken Ishii Remix Remix and additional production by Ken Ishii 5. Mirror feat. Josué Thomas Steven Stanley Remix (Dub Version) 6. The Battle feat. Emilie Chick (YSST Mix) Remixed by Yoshinori Sunahara 7. We Need Power feat. Josh Milan Steven Stanley Remix (Instrumental Dub Mix) 8. New Beginning (Kiko Navarro Afroterraneo Remix) Remixed by Kiko Navarro 9. Sumimasen Suite feat. Emily Capell, Rebel Dread (DJ Nature Executive Suite Remix) Remixed by DJ NATURE 10. A Place In The Sun Kaoru Inoue Remix(Edit Version) Remixed by Kaoru Inoue