Description
Norio Maeda's score for the 1971 film "3000 Kilometer Trap"—starring Tamiya Jiro and directed by Fukuda Jun—captures the essence of a high-octane road narrative centered on a Mitsubishi Galant GTO. Often invoked alongside "Vanishing Point," this suspenseful action film finds its sonic counterpart in Maeda's masterful composition. Piano articulates elegant turns while vibraphone propels forward momentum; bass and drums anchor the kinetic energy throughout. The arrangement balances restraint with intensity, weaving together aspiration and melancholy into a cohesive whole. Beyond its function as film accompaniment, this work stands as a significant artifact of Wa-Jazz in the early 1970s, distinguished by sophisticated orchestration and emotional depth. Though the session musicians remain largely undocumented, the sound bears hallmarks of Takeshi Inomata's Sound Limited collective, lending further intrigue to this overlooked gem.