Yuming's The 14th Moon

Name: Yuming's The 14th Moon
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781501378133
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By Dr. Lasse Lehtonen

Series: 33 1/3 Japan

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Yuming's The 14th Moon by Dr. Lasse Lehtonen delves into the groundbreaking impact of Matsutoya Yumi, known as Yuming, a key figure in Japanese popular music. The book focuses on her 1976 album, The 14th Moon, which established her signature 'city' sound, influencing genres like City Pop and J-pop. It also examines Yuming's role in transforming the status of women in Japan's music scene and reflects on the social changes of 1970s Japan.
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This insightful analysis appeals to enthusiasts of Japanese music history, cultural studies scholars, and fans of Yuming's work seeking deeper understanding of her artistic legacy and societal influence.

"Yuming's fourth album, The 14th Moon (1976), is not only an iconic landmark of Japanese popular music history but also a window to musical and social change in 1970s Japan-especially from the viewpoint of female musicians"--

Yuming’s fourth album, The 14th Moon (1976), is not only an iconic landmark of Japanese popular music history but also a window to musical and social change in 1970s Japan—especially from the viewpoint of female musicians.

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It is not an exaggeration that Matsutoya Yumi—better known by her stage name Yuming—is one of the most influential figures in Japanese popular music history. A singer-songwriter recognized globally for her songs used in Miyazaki Hayao’s beloved animations, Yuming has captured the hearts of listeners of different generations since her debut in the early 1970s.

Her fourth album, The 14th Moon, released in 1976, was a milestone in establishing her signature style: the posh, “city” sound that later paved the way to the 1980s City Pop and 1990s J-pop. In addition to examining the album’s astonishing stylistic versatility, this book explores how Yuming revolutionised the position of women in Japanese popular music and how her work can help us understand social changes in Japan of the 1970s.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501378133

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Dr. Lasse Lehtonen Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3 Japan

About the Author

Lasse Lehtonen is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tokyo, Japan, focusing on music in modern Japan, ranging from Western art music composition to popular songs and video game music. He is especially interested in examining different types of music in and as modern Japanese cultural history.

Yuming's The 14th Moon