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TV Dance
Release Date: 7/16/14
Price: 1852 yen
Upcoming dance compilation from Avex that’s being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Japanese TV broadcasting. It’s supposed to include dance arrangements of TV themes. No mention of who will be doing the arrangements, or even what genres will be included. I’m hoping we’ll get surprise trance or eurobeat remixes.
Dconstructed -EDM Meets Disney-
Release Date: 6/25/14
Price: 2800 yen
Well, this is a little weird. This third EDM Disney compilation, due in June, is mostly repeats from the first two CDs. I guess the success of Electronic Disney Music and the global EDM phenomenon prompted Disney to release an EDM compilation in the US. Dconstructed was released in the US in April, both in CD form as well as a digital download, but the Japanese version will apparently have two bonus tracks. I wonder if they’ll release Eurobeat Disney in the states now?
New songs not featured on the first two CDs include an Armin van Buuren remix of “Let It Go” and a Yogi remix of “Roar.”
House Nation Digital Best Gig
Release Date: 3/26/14
Price: 900 yen
The House Nation series lives on with this new digital compilation. Unlike most of Avex’s digital cash grabs, this is actually a pretty good deal. For 900 yen you not only get 21 full versions, but also a 90 minute non-stop mix. Victor Japan recently tried something similar with their Anime EDM release, so I hope this practice of full versions + non-stop mix becomes more common in the future.
Coincidentally, there have been a number of recent articles mentioning that the Japan music industry saw a steep decline in sales last year. Apparently people in Japan have finally stopped buying as many CDs as they used to, and Japanese labels are only now beginning to truly embrace the digital market. Yesterday I mentioned that FARM have slowed their physical output, and Avex have also been releasing just a fraction of the CDs that they used to release. I’m still wondering where Rave Mix 002 is.
Thanks to Arctic for the tip!
More! Electronic Disney Music
Release Date: 2/26/14
Price: 2800 yen
The sequel to Electronic Disney Music arrives with even more EDM covers of Disney classics and somewhat more palatable cover art. Producers includes CTS, DJ Komori, and Ram Rider. Visit the official website for more info.
More! Electronic Disney Music
Release Date: 2/26/14
Price: 2800 yen
The sequel to Electronic Disney Music arrives next month with even more EDM covers of Disney classics. One track, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” is already available on iTunes Japan. Other producers includes CTS, DJ Komori, and Ram Rider. Visit the official website for more info.
Asamade Nomisugi Chuui Ho! ~Enkai Song Best~
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 900 yen
New digital compilation from Avex with songs for end-of-year parties. Features favorites like “Night of Fire,” “Dragostea Din Tei,” and “Tokyo, Go!”
Maharaja presents Global Mix EDM Best Hits
Release Date: 10/2/13
Price: 2400 yen
Slight title change for this new Maharaja compilation. They’ve added “EDM Best Hits” to the title. It’s also been revealed that DJ Boss will be doing the non-stop mix as well as a new remix of “Survival Dance”.
Maharaja presents Global Mix
Release Date: 10/2/13
Price: 2400 yen
OMG, new Maharaja release! Unfortunately, it’s not what you might expect. Apparently the Maharaja Roppongi club has a “Global Mix” event where they play EDM and other Top 40 hits. Perhaps in an effort to represent global studios, they’ve licensed tracks from Saifam, Power Music, and Dynamix in addition to in-house tracks. I actually thought that something like this would end up being Rave Mix 001.
Rave Mix Boom! 001
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1200 yen
Digital EP featuring full versions to accompany the recently released CD. I can’t help but think it’s a little pricey, though. EMI’s EDM Compilations were 900 yen for 13-14 songs, while this is 1,200 yen for 10 songs. Avex tax, I guess 🙁
Ultra EDM #1 ? Rave Mix 001
Release Date: 7/17/13 ? 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen
Despite the name change to the more generic “Rave Mix,” this is still indisputably an EDM album, with familiar names like Afrocjack, Nervo, Armin van Buuren, and Avicii.
House Nation ~EDM~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen
The fifth of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features party songs from Best Mix Loves… House Nation.
House Nation ~EDM~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen
The fourth of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features EDM songs from Best Mix Loves… House Nation.
House Nation ~Meikyoku Cover~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen
The third of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features covers of popular Western songs.
House Nation ~Josei Vocal~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen
The second of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features female vocalists.
House Nation ~Dansei Vocal~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen
Avex really went HAM last week in revisiting old series. In addition to Super Best Trance and Cyber Trance, they also released 5 House Nation digital EPs. This first release features male vocals.
DanceMaster | 
05 24th, 2014| 
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