Nº 17 niji – ironomi
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SPECIFICATION
3 glass-mastered CDs housed in a 140 x 145 x 12mm 6-panel letter-pressed folio, holographic foiled
RELEASE DATE
24 Dec 2015

“Upflight of butterflies following a light that wants to conquer, to swallow, to distant, to echo.”
ironomi returns with niji (Rainbow), their 7th album — a 3-CD collection spanning 164 minutes. Pianist Junya Yanagidaira and programmer Yu Isobe are joined by a remarkable lineup of collaborators as ironomi’s signature tranquility and ephemeral beauty evolve, with subtle departures from previous works through the introduction of new textures. Across 12 tracks, contributions from saxophone, contrabass, koto, violins, and more infuse the music with new dimensions. Guest musicians include Nobuyuki Nakajima, Jyoji Sawada (Choro Club), and members of the KITCHEN. LABEL family, such as haruka nakamura and ASPIDISTRAFLY.
ironomi’s enigmatic sound resists easy description. It can be experienced as ambient flow or explored deeply, revealing intricate layers of nuanced detail. With impressionistic ripples of piano, their music evokes the gentle flow of a river or dappled sunlight filtering through leaves — an ode to the natural world, free and unspoiled.
Distinctively, ironomi’s sound focuses less on traditional compositional structure and more on sustained atmosphere. The tracks on niji capture improvisational sessions preserved with minimal post-production, showcasing the duo’s gift for spontaneous creation. Their collaborative spirit brings forth a dialogue between sound and silence, with each guest artist contributing to the album’s organic unity.
A standout moment is nearly 40 minutes of music recorded with long-time collaborator haruka nakamura on classical guitar, who spent his formative years touring with ironomi. April Lee and Ricks Ang of ASPIDISTRAFLY join on Aijisai, creating a semi-improvisational piece that is perhaps ironomi’s most lyrically expressive work to date.
The album cover, adorned with holographic foil, refracts light into shifting prismatic colors, echoing the ethereal hues of ironomi’s sound world. This design encapsulates the peaceful, immersive experience of niji, inviting listeners into a realm of pure, allusive sound.

CREDIT
All music by ironomi
Piano by Junya Yangidaira
Laptop & Guitar by You Isobe
Produced by ironomi
Mastered by Katsunori Fukuoka (Flu Sound)
Design by Ricks Ang
Lyrics by April Lee
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Additional information
Weight | 250 g |
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