The final result is a 19-track compilation featuring artists such as The Boat People, Lawrence English, McKisko, Robert Davidson (of Topology), The Rational Academy, Edward Guglielmino and many more. It’s an incredibly diverse set of tracks ranging from perfectly-crafted pop to mind-bending avant-garde sounds, with artists giving nods towards Japanese greats such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Supercar, as well as familiar themes such as Astroboy, Spirited Away, and Final Fantasy VII.

No-one involved with this project has been paid, there is no marketing or printing budget to cover, so every cent you pay will go towards the Australian Red Cross Japan appeal. It’s just a small way to help in the giant task of rebuilding Sendai and other coastal towns, providing relief and stable housing for literally hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and managing the nuclear situation to ensure Japan remains a safe place to live in the future.

Original by Tenniscoats, from Tan-Tan Therapy (Häpna 2007)

2. Hunz – Astroboy

Original from Astroboy TV Series (Tezuka Productions)

3. The Rational Academy – Chew it in a Bite

Original by Salon Music, from Chew it in a Bite (1996)

4. Shem Allen & Chris Perren – Konayuki

Original by Remioromen, from Horizon (Victor Entertainment, 2006)

5. Charles Dugan (The Boat People) – One Summer Day

Original by Joe Hisaishi, from Spirited Away Soundtrack (Studio Ghibli, 2002)

6. Rob Davidson – The Emperor’s Speech

Original by His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan

7. Hazards of Swimming Naked – Making a Cyborg (from Ghost in the Shell)

Original by Kenji Kawai, from Ghost in the Shell Soundtrack (Production I.G. 1995)

8. Robin Waters (The Boat People) – Elegy to Betrayal

Original by Nagisa Ni Te, from On The Love Beach (2002, Jagjaguwar)

9. aheadphonehome – Aoharu Youth

Original by Supercar, from High Vision (Ki/oon Records 2002)

10. No Anchor – Rattlesnake

Original by Boris, from Heavy Rocks (Quattro/UK Discs 2002)

11. Secret Killer of Names – 333

Original by Ryoji Ikeda, from Formula (NTT Publishing, 2002)

12. The Holy Cow & Billy Bodean – Genesis

Original by Goth Trad, from Goth-Trad/Silkie (2) – Genesis / Dam 4 Split 12” (Soul Jazz Records 2008)

13. Subsea – Forbidden Colours

Original by Ryuichi Sakamoto, from Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (London Records K.K., 1983)

14. Edward Guglielmino & Chris Perren – Sakuran

Original: by Shiina Ringo, from Heisei Fuuzoku (Toshiba EMI/Virgin Music 2007)

15. Sebu – Aerith’s Theme

Original by Nobuo Uematsu, from Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack (Digicube 1997)

16. Big Strong Brute – Call my name

Original by Tujiko Noriko, from Make Me Hard (Mego, 2001)

17. Mr. Maps – Himitsu Girl’s Top Secret

Original by Zazen Boys, from Himitsu Girl’s Top Secret (Matsuri Studio 2005)

18. Tiny Spiders – Halation

Original: by Limited Express (Has Gone?), from The Best is Coming (Memory Lab, 2007)

19. Lawrence English – Requiem (for String Orchestra) [Reduction]

Original by Toru Takemitsu, from Requiem for String Orchestra (1957)