MURASAKI doin' our thing at the live house murasaki BMC-2004
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Artist = MURASAKI
Title = doin' our thing at the live house murasaki
Label = BOURBON
Catalog# = BMC-2004
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Release = JAPAN
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RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 2
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Okinawan Rock Legends Live: Murasaki’s ‘Doin’ Our Thing at the Live House Murasaki’ (BMC-2004)
Today’s entry takes us to the vibrant rock scene of Okinawa, Japan, spotlighting a live album from the legendary band Murasaki. We are looking at their release “Doin’ Our Thing at the Live House Murasaki,” catalog number BMC-2004 with obi, gatefold sleeve double discs album.
Released in 1977 on the Bourbon Records label (part of Tokuma Japan), this 12-inch vinyl LP captures Murasaki, one of the pioneers of Japanese hard rock, performing live at their namesake venue in Okinawa. Active since the early 1970s, Murasaki was heavily influenced by Western hard rock bands like Deep Purple and Uriah Heep, known for their powerful sound featuring prominent organ work alongside heavy guitar riffs.
“Doin’ Our Thing…” showcases this dynamic live on stage. It likely features energetic renditions of tracks from their studio albums released around that time, such as their 1976 self-titled debut. Listeners can expect the dueling interplay between George Murasaki’s keyboard wizardry and the guitar work, JJ’s powerful English vocals (catering to the US military base audiences common in Okinawa), and a tight, driving rhythm section.
This live album is significant not only as a document of a great performance but also as a piece of Okinawan rock history. Murasaki was arguably the most prominent band to emerge from the unique Okinawan scene, which had its own distinct flavor due to the heavy American military presence and cultural exchange. BMC-2004 captures the raw energy and musical prowess of these Okinawan rock pioneers doing what they did best – playing live and loud.