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Masayoshi Fujita: Apologues - VINYL LPTitle: Apologues Artist: Masayoshi Fujita Label: Erased Tapes Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 4050486110713 Genre: Rock Release Date: 2015 09 18 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CARD LP version. Includes download code. Berlin based Japanese vibraphonist and composer Masayoshi Fujita, after releasing more ambient based electronic recordings of the vibraphone under his el fog alias, became more interested in the sound of the
Title: ApologuesArtist: Masayoshi Fujita
Label: Erased Tapes
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 4050486110713
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2015-09-18
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CARD
LP version. Includes download code. Berlin-based Japanese vibraphonist and composer Masayoshi Fujita, after releasing more ambient-based electronic recordings of the vibraphone under his el fog alias, became more interested in the sound of the vibraphone itself. He started to compose acoustic pieces and released his first solo album under his real name, titled Stories, in early 2013. Apologues sees Fujita use an array of instruments besides his lead instrument for the first time, such as the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, French horn, accordion, piano, and snare drum - played by friends, but arranged by Fujita himself. My idea was to let those instruments express their own images or atmospheres that each instruments have by nature, or have been given in their history, and not treating them just as accompaniments of the vibraphone. Also, it was new for me to compose a song as a whole. As I wrote the vibraphone part first, I tried to hear other sounds in my head and tried to leave enough room for them and sometimes play only fundamental parts on the vibes. In addition to the mallets, Fujita often plays the vibraphone with a violin or cello bow, like on Tears of Unicorn and Knight and Spirit of Lake. He also places bead strings on the vibraphone bars to create an ambient shimmer that can be heard on songs like Moonlight and Swallow Flies High in the May Sky. The latter was composed to let the clarinet express it's characteristics and tell it's story, while the vibraphone takes a supporting role. The clarinet sounds very warm and soft and very 'spring' to me, says Fujita. Inspired by the silence and deepness of the fog, the mountains and the gravity within, his music has a unique, evocative atmosphere. He connects the song Requiem, which he composed for French horn, to images of mountains, fields and the far away. Tears of Unicorn was inspired by a painting that features in Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli animation Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), drawn by a woman that lives in the forest. With this album the main idea was to evoke images, atmospheres, sceneries and stories in the listener, the images that have accumulated in myself. At the same time it was an exploration of the unexplored beauty of the vibraphone, and also a pursuit of the charm of the instrumentation and the music itself. -Fujita
Tracks:
1.1 Tears of Unicorn
1.2 Moonlight
1.3 Swallow Flies High in the May Sky
1.4 Beautiful Shimmer
1.5 Flag
1.6 Knight and Spirit of Lake
1.7 Puppet's Strange Dream Circus Band
1.8 Requiem
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★★★★★ 4
Nothing is indestructible
Color: D-Purple
Adorable. Looks just like the photo. My 15# JRT loves it! however the tail and one ear were gone in a matter of minutes. It’s his toy so I’m just monitoring his time with it as it’s his favorite 😍
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Our Pit Bull’s Favorite Toy!
Color: A-Navy, Color: A-Navy
We absolutely love this MAXBECK bear toy! We’ve ordered it 4 times over the last 8 months because our senior pit bull is obsessed with his “babies.” He always has one close to him and even cuddles with them.
The material is very sturdy and holds up amazingly well even with rough play. My dog’s favorite part is the squeaker. What I love most is that even after he finally tears into it, the rope built inside becomes a whole second toy for him and keeps the fun going.
If you have a heavy chewer who destroys toys quickly, this one is definitely worth trying!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Not indestructible
Color: C-Navy+Oak, Color: C-Navy+Oak
I assume it is probably hard to create an indestructible product, but my puppy had it apart in no time.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
★★★★★ 2
NOT DURABLE, LONG-LASTING, OR USEFUL
Color: A-Navy, Color: A-Navy
I gave this dog toy 2-stars based on my dog toy rating system (DTRS) for “Albert” the Blue Bear!
Safety (1-rating):
Albert fell apart after 4-hours of use.
1. The ears were chewed off and I was only able to find one of them, which means my dog swallowed the other ear. Very big concern as it depends on how big your dog is to pass this object. The ear is about the size of 1.5-quarters.
2. The tail was almost chewed off entirely and was hanging on by a thread before I threw it out.
3. After the ears came off, the inside foam started to come out, which raised my concern for my dog’s saftey.
4. The entire body was soft and did not cause any harm to teeth, gums, paws, nose, etc.
Durability (3-rating):
1. The ears and tail are the weakest parts of Albert as they can easily be chewed off.
2. The body is durable enough to sustain 4-hours of use, as I threw Albert out after the ears and tail were torn off within 4-hours.
3. The small squeaker inside Albert’s belly was broken after 15-minutes of use. Thank Goodness!
4. My next concern was how long the arms and legs would last; TBD!
Squeaker (1-rating):
1. Small plastic squeaker, the size of a half-dollar, with a high pitched noise.
Fatality (2-rating):
1. Albert was put to rest after 4-hours of use as I was concerned for the safety of my dog with continued use.
2. If Albert didn’t come with ears or a tail, I can only imagine how long he would’ve survived as the material seemed to be durable enough to withstand continued use.
In conclusion, “Albert” the Blue Bear is not worth the money for a toy that falls apart after 4-hrs of use and with the concerns of safety. I was surprised that it was only 8-inches tall, next time I’ll confirm the size of the toy before I purchase the next one.
About my dog “Cannoli” for comparison:
Breed: Blue Healer / Lab mix
Weight: 40-lbs
Energy Level: High
Age: 7-months
Chew Rating: Aggressive
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
★★★★★ 3
The dog won!
Color: A-Navy, Color: A-Navy
It’s not indestructible. Wonder if I can get a refund or another toy. It did last longer than most so I give them credit for that!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026