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On September 18, 2026, MINGUSS’ The Farthest Desert will be re-released by tho. This work is a testament to how knowledge from various fields offered clues to the imagination, taking shape as a singular creation. It is a re-release intended to present it anew to the world as one of the works in tho’s catalog. For more detailed information about the work, please visit the release page, or explore streaming and CD options through the links below. View Release Page Streaming / CD 2026年9月18日、MINGUSS The Farthest Desert がthoより再びリリースされます。本作は、さまざまな分野の知が想像力に糸口を与え、一つの作品として形を成したものと言えます。thoのカタログの一作として、あらためて世に問うための再リリースです。作品の詳細についてはリリースページを、各配信サイトおよびCDのご購入については各種配信・購入リンクをご覧ください。リリースページを見る配信サイト / CD

We commissioned the logo for tho from Hiroshi Tateno , a picture book author and biological illustrator. Tateno is known for creating his works through an extraordinary investment of time in research, observation, and reflection. Not only are insects, plants, and landscapes depicted with astonishing precision, but every element that appears in his images carries meaning, relating to and resonating with one another. His work reaches a realm that can only be expressed through what he has truly “seen” with his own eyes. For this project, we shared tho ’s central theme: to engage directly—through physical, on-the-ground exploration—with a range of phenomena, particularly those related to nature, history, and culture, and to express them in music. Below is Tateno’s own comment on the ...

Composed from the chess game record “Queen Sacrifice” and dedicated to Manuel Göttsching,《Sacrifice》 is a dialogic musical work for two performers. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new project that documents a series of “musical dialogues” with a wide range of musicians through the medium of this score. The project seeks to deepen our understanding of instruments, to explore the multiplicity of score interpretation, and to engage in the mutual exchange of musical languages through sound. The first dialogue features trumpeter Yoichiro Kita. この度、《Sacrifice》スコアを媒介とし、多様な音楽家たちとの「音楽的対話」を記録していく新たなプロジェクトを開始いたしました。このプロジェクトは、楽器への理解を深め、楽譜の多面的な解釈を発見し、音を通じて互いの音楽的言語を理解し合うことを目的としています。記念すべき、第一回の対話の相手は、トランペット奏者・北陽一郎さんです。

We are pleased to announce the start of a new project dedicated to expanding the perspectives and interpretations of Sacrifice through collaborations with diverse artists. In its early exploratory phase, we recently completed an intensive recording session with trumpeter Yoichiro Kita (Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra), pushing our physical limits. We appreciate your continued interest in its forthcoming development. 様々なアーティストとのコラボレーションを通じて Sacrifice の視点や解釈を広げていく新たなプロジェクトが始まりました。探求の第一歩として、トランペット奏者の北陽一郎さん（渋さ知らズオーケストラ）との録音セッションを行いました。今後の展開に是非ご期待ください。

PHOTO: The prototype scores for Sacrifice A new development of Sacrifice . A new and ongoing project based on Sacrifice will begin this summer. This project is intended as a form of documentation, and we plan to share the results as they become ready. Thank you very much for your interest and support. 画像はSacrifice のスコアの試作品。これらを元にしてスコアは完成しました。 Sacrificeの新しい、そして終わりのないプロジェクトが、この夏よりスタートする予定です。記録を目的としているものですので、準備が整い次第公開して行く予定です。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

Sacrifice has been featured on Manuel Göttsching's official website . We are truly at a loss for words for this honor. We pray that Manuel is smiling from heaven. May he rest in peace. 《Sacrifice》が、Manuel Göttschingの公式ウェブサイトに掲載されました。このような光栄な機会をいただき、言葉もありません。マニュエルが温かく微笑んでいてくれることを願っています。心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。

It has been a little over a month since the release of Sacrifice . We have made the entire album available for listening, not just excerpts—please enjoy it. The scorebook and CD each offer a unique experience. We hope you will appreciate them both. 《Sacrifice》のリリースから、1か月あまりが経ちました。これまで一部試聴のみでしたが、このたびアルバム全編をお聴きいただけるようにしました。どうぞお楽しみください。スコアブックとCDには、それぞれ異なる魅力があります。ぜひ、どちらも手に取っていただけましたら幸いです。 Sacrifice — Digital WAV+PDF by Mami Konishi / MINGUSS

Thank you for your continued support. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has purchased and listened to the Sacrifice Scorebook: Music + Art or the Sacrifice CD . To better align with production costs, we have decided to adjust the pricing of our physical editions. The price for the digital version will remain unchanged. New Pricing Effective from Friday, February 28, at 12:00 PM JST / Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 PM PST Scorebook + CD: 6,000 yen CD only: 3,000 yen Digital version (audio + score PDF): 1,800 yen (unchanged) Exclusive Bonus for Physical Editions With this adjustment, customers who purchase the CD or scorebook will receive a download link for rehearsal takes as a special bonus. This recording was made a few months before the official recording, after a brief discussion during the rehearsal. We were amazed at how naturally and beautifully the dialogue unfolded—even though it was our first time playing it together. It felt as ...

The online shop for “tho” has opened in its early stages. You can listen to previews and make purchases through the shop. Thank you for your support! thoのオンラインショップがオープンしました。ご試聴およびご購入をしていただけます。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。 https://thomusic.stores.jp/

Now available for pre-sale on Bandcamp . Listening Sample 1. The Third Dialogue 28'07" 2. The Last Dialogue 27'10" 3. The First Dialogue 28'21" Sacrifice Scorebook: Music + Art Specifications B5 size, full color, 50 pages Limited edition of 100 copies Edition number and signature included Comes with a CD Price: 6,000 yen (tax included) Sacrifice CD Letter Specifications CD, letter card, cushion card Limited edition of 100 copies Edition number and signature included Price: 3,000 yen (tax included) Bandcampにて先行販売中です。試聴 1. The Third Dialogue 28'07" 2. The Last Dialogue 27'10" 3. The First Dialogue 28'21" Sacrifice Scorebook: Music + Art 仕様 B5版・オールカラー・50ページ限定100部エディションNo.及びサイン入り CD付属税込 6,000円 Sacrifice CD Letter 仕様 CD、レターカード、クッションカード限定100部エディションNo.及びサイン入り税込 3,000円

Announcement of the Release of SACRIFICE Score Book: Music + Art SACRIFICE Score Book: Music + Art Specifications B5 size, full color, 50 pages Limited edition of 100 copies Each copy includes an edition number and a handwritten signature Includes CD containing two versions of Sacrifice The Third Dialogue – 28'07" The Last Dialogue – 27'10" WAV download link containing bonus track of Sacrifice The First Dialogue – 28'21" ( Violin: Makiko Sano ) Download link for the PDF version of Sacrifice Score Book: Music + Art Pre-sale Pre-sales will begin on February 7th (Friday) at 12:00 AM PST. On the artist page of Bandcamp . A Bandcamp account is required for purchase. You can create an account here . Until the official release, a private listening site will be available exclusively to Bandcamp followers. We would be delighted if you take this opportunity to follow the artist. Those who fol...

Paintings by Anja Spindler The music "Sacrifice" was created as a dedication to the guitarist and musician Manuel Göttsching, with whom the composer, Mami Konishi , shared a musical connection. The approach taken in constructing this composition reflects profound respect for him. Additionally, the painting (partially shown) created by Anja Spindler for this release serves as a tribute to Manuel and evokes memories of his iconic masterpieces. "Sacrifice”の音楽は、作曲者である小西麻美と音楽的な交流のあった、ギタリスト／音楽家であるマニュエル・ゲッチング氏への献辞として制作されました。曲を構築する手法に、その深い敬意が表されています。また、今回のために描かれたアンヤ・スピンドラーによる絵画（一部）は、マニュエルへの追憶であり、彼の歴史的な代表作を彷彿とさせます。

Drawings by Emi Burns Following the introduction of the glass chess pieces, we now present the drawings. The title of this release is "Sacrifice," inspired by a historic chess game. At the same time, it carries the deeply personal emotions of its creator, Mami Konishi . The drawings by Emi Burns trace the origins of "Sacrifice," capturing what lies submerged at the riverbed, as though delicately retrieving hidden fragments. ガラスのチェスピースに次いで、ドローイングをご紹介します。今回のリリース作品のタイトルは"Sacrifice" ―ある歴史的なチェス・ゲームから引用されていると同時に、作者である小西麻美の個人的な深い想いも込められています。バーンズ絵美によるドローイングは、"Sacrifice"が創作された起源を遡り、その川底に沈むものを掬い取るように描かれていきました。

Photo by Machiko Moriguchi The glass chess pieces by jewelry artist Machiko Moriguchi are truly captivating. This new release features music inspired by chess, along with drawings and glass artworks it inspired. Thank you for your support. Stay tuned for more details, and we hope you enjoy this harmonious blend of art forms. 写真はジュエリーアーティストの森口真千子による、美しいガラスのチェスピースです。今回のリリースは、「チェス」に基づいた音楽であり、さらにその音に発想されたドローイングとガラス作品が重要な役割を担っています。チェスを基に創造の連鎖をつないだ、様々な形態の融合にご期待ください。

Starting in 2025, our music label "tho" will begin its journey. We will start small, moving at a walking pace. Thank you for your support, and please stay tuned for release updates.