Yumi Iwaki - Nocturnal (2023)

This work is based on an original essential oil using 100% natural ingredients with the image of "night" and the image evoked by the fragrance, and was created by "Yumi Iwaki," a Tokyo-based electronic musician who has been professionally active in various media as a composer and lyricist since the 1990s. The work was produced by Yumi Iwaki, a Tokyo-based electronic musician who has been professionally active in various media as a composer and lyricist since the 1990s. 【Kankyō Records】

Sometimes music can awaken forgotten memories. In fact, it can evoke memories of places we have never been and landscapes we have never seen, and allow us to stay in them forever.
Perhaps it is because of this strange freedom and open-mindedness, which has both immediate and lasting effects, that people continue to have a special affection for the art form of music.

Nocturnal," which intertwines organic elements such as synthesizers, live instruments like pianos and kalimbas, and environmental sounds, is, as the title suggests, based on the motif of “night. The images that this work presents are diverse, ranging from the personal perspective of an individual at the bottom of the night to a bird's eye view of cities and forests from the sky. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this work contains all the "static aspects" of night that we can experience.

However, this work is not only about the quietness and gentleness of the night. As symbolized by the finale of "Insomnia" (Insomnia) and "Four O'clock" (Four A.M.) at the end of each A/B side, each of which builds to a crescendo, the impression this work leaves on the listener is multi-faceted and thought-provoking.

The same can be said for the fragrance of the specially prepared essential oils that served as inspiration for the creation of this work.
The clear freshness of Eucalyptus Radiata and the spicy stimulation of Ginger. The duality of this oil evokes a variety of scenes and stories on its own. The depth of "Nocturnal" becomes even more extraordinary when experienced in combination with the oil.

The addition of the sense of smell to the experience of listening to music (recordings), which is basically an "auditory art form," is a great addition to the experience of music. It will further sharpen the immediate and enduring aspects of the art form of music, and expand our imaginations to any extent possible.

Kankyo Records' new project "sound Insence" will literally renew the "physical" music experience. We hope that this extremely serene and private moment will color the lives of as many people as possible. [TOMC]