Philosopher's Propeller

Philosopher's Propeller (賢者のプロペラ) is the eighth solo album by Susumu Hirasawa, the first to be completely self-released.

The album was inspired by Myanmar alchemy, and several song names come from Latin terms pertaining to the alchemical magnum opus.

Personnel

 * Susumu Hirasawa - vocals, all instruments, production


 * technical
 * Masanori Chinzei - recording, mixing, project management
 * Keiko Ueda (Pharos) - mastering


 * visuals
 * Toshifumi Nakai (Seal/S Floor) - design
 * Hideki Namai - photography
 * Kazunori Yoshida - hair & make-up


 * operations
 * Teslakite - promotion
 * Mika Hirano, Rihito Yumoto
 * Kenji "Sato-ken" Sato (Chaos Union) - executive production


 * Special Thanks
 * Hirokazu Tsuchiya (Nikkei netn@avi)
 * Kasiko Takahasi (Fascination)
 * Masaru Owaku (A-Shield)
 * @Nifty Amiga Forum
 * Atsushi Kakuta
 * U Khin Maung Aye
 * Khin May Phue
 * MJRC
 * Hirosi Watanabe, Shio Nishikawa, Thaung Htun

Release history

 * "Rotation (LOTUS-2)" (CD version) is included on the Millennium Actress soundtrack and Music For Movies～World of Susumu Hirasawa Soundtracks compilation.