Album · 1989

Under Northern Lights

Released
1 January 1989
Label
MCA Records
Catalogue no.
MCAD-6274
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
43:44
Country
US

“Under Northern Lights” is an album by Keiko Matsui, released in 1989 on MCA Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 43:44. The line-up features Keiko Matsui (piano, synthesizer), 松居和 (shakuhachi, producer), Michael Fisher (percussion), Grant Geissman (guitar, acoustic guitar) and Carlos Vega (membranophone).

Who played on Under Northern Lights

  • Keiko Matsui piano, synthesizer, arranger all tracks
  • 松居和 shakuhachi, producer all tracks
  • Michael Fisher percussion on 9 tracks
  • Grant Geissman guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar on 5 tracks
  • Carlos Vega membranophone on 4 tracks
  • Eric Marienthal saxophone, flute on 4 tracks
  • Paul Jackson, Jr. guitar, electric guitar on 4 tracks
  • Art Rodriguez membranophone on 3 tracks
  • Brandon Fields saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Derek Nakamoto arranger, synthesizer on 3 tracks
  • Mark Hatch trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Robben Ford guitar, electric guitar on 3 tracks
  • Howard Smith lead vocals, choir vocals on 2 tracks
  • Jimmy Johnson bass on 2 tracks
  • Judd Miller performer on 2 tracks
  • Kenny Wild bass on 2 tracks
  • Leland Sklar bass on 2 tracks
  • Steve Holtman trombone on 2 tracks
  • Teddy Castellucci guitar on 2 tracks
  • Abraham Laboriel bass on 1 track
  • Amy Shulman harp on 1 track
  • Carmen Twillie choir vocals on 1 track
  • Clay Jenkins trumpet on 1 track
  • Gino D'Auri acoustic guitar on 1 track
  • Jerry Folsom French horn on 1 track
  • Leslie O. Smith choir vocals on 1 track
  • Matt Bissonette bass on 1 track
  • Phyllis St. James choir vocals on 1 track
  • Robert Crosby cor anglais, flute, oboe, recorder, saxophone on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Under Northern Lights 4:23
  2. 2 Mountain Shakedown 4:24
  3. 3 Secret Forest 4:29
  4. 4 The Morning Moon 4:33
  5. 5 As Far as the Eye Can See 4:40
  6. 6 The Ruins of Sonora 4:57
  7. 7 High Brow Country Affair 3:34
  8. 8 Walls of the Cave 5:14
  9. 9 Flight of the Angels 3:39
  10. 10 The Gate 3:52

Production

  • Alan Hirshberg mix, recording
  • Gary Stockdale arranger

More albums by Keiko Matsui

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Under Northern Lights?

The line-up of Under Northern Lights includes Keiko Matsui (piano, synthesizer), 松居和 (shakuhachi, producer), Michael Fisher (percussion), Grant Geissman (guitar, acoustic guitar), Carlos Vega (membranophone), Eric Marienthal (saxophone, flute), Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar, electric guitar) and Art Rodriguez (membranophone).

Which label released Under Northern Lights?

Under Northern Lights was released in 1989 on MCA Records (MCAD-6274).

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