Brast Burn was one of the most mysterious projects to come out of Japan, whose information is really very difficult to find. One of the few things that is known is that the project released the only album “Debon” between 1974 and 1975 via Voice Records which contains 2 long suites (one on each side). The proposed sounds are a mixture of Psychedelia and Experimental, attributable to the German Krautrock style of the early 70s, with long complex and elaborate plots. Even around the album a sort of “legend” has been created which wants that it might be a solo project by Michiro Sakurai, a Japanese unknown artist. All this because the Nakano Records Shop in 1985 released Karuna Khyal‘s Alomoni, many believe that Yoshihiro Takahashi of Karuna Khyal and Michiro Sakurai of Brast Burn should be the identical person. The album in its original version can be found for a few hundred euros, so it is not very rare, but it remains unknown and sought after by fans. It was reissued in 1998 for the first time by Paradigm Discs, and then between 2010 and 2012 to be reissued again by Phoenix Records also on LP. As mentioned, this project has around it an aura of mikstero that I believe will never be revealed, making the album a real hidden rarity of Japanese music of the 70s. Musically by the way it is also a good listen for all lovers of German-inspired Krautrock sounds, a good addition to any collection for lovers of ’70s Prog.
Discography
[1975] Debon (Voice Records)
Lineup (Not Cinfirmed)
Konimara / Vocals
Masabuni / Synthesizer
Rey Ohara / Percussion, Hand Drums