Brought to his attention by mentor DJ Nori, Hidaka describes 'Illuminated Audio' as a 'masterful sonic exploration into ethereal ambience and dub' and made sure this reissue also contained a full remaster to give its 'deep musicality' much better dynamics and density in the overall sound. Hidaka admits that Laswell's music 'is sometimes so out-there, it is often misunderstood' and, indeed, to dub album non-believers this might seem like a prolific producer imposing himself on another artist's work; eternally developing rearrangements that never quite get to its destination.
Disc 1:
1) Abay (8.43)
2) Tew Ante Sew (6.26)
3) Mengedegna (5.35)
4) Kahn (7.03)
Disc 2:
1) Sew Argeñ (9.16)
2) Nafekeñ (8.35)
3) Abet Wubet (6.46)
4) Guramayle (5.11)
5) Gud Fella (5.27)
6) Guramayle (Slight Return) (2.40)