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December 5, 2014
Toshio Matsuura | The Acclaimed New Soul Producer Captivating the World
Toshio Matsuura | From TOKYO MOON July 7 Broadcast
The Acclaimed Producer of New Soul Garnering Global Attention
DJ Toshio Matsuura presents 'TOKYO MOON,' a music program for adults. Airing every Sunday at 23:30 on InterFM 76.1MHz. We introduce "fresh" music from around the world and topics that stimulate intellectual curiosity in adults. Here, we look back at the content just broadcast. This is a serialized feature where you can enjoy 'TOKYO MOON' with your eyes and ears, delving deeper into artists, introducing related songs, and even allowing you to purchase them. This week, we feature Robin Hannibal, the acclaimed producer behind so many quality music releases, it's as if he's behind every buzzworthy artist!
Text by MATSUURA Toshio
The "It" Producer Captivating the Music World!
Fuji Rock Festival, Japan's quintessential summer outdoor music festival, is fast approaching. Just recently, it was announced that the buzzed-about new soul unit Rhye will be making their first visit to Japan.
Since their debut last autumn, the unit has garnered attention among music lovers in Japan, and their debut album, released in the spring, is set for release in Japan this summer. The central figure of this unit is the Danish-born producer Robin Hannibal, whom we introduce today.
Rhye / The Fall
Around the same time, his duo with fellow Danish singer Coco O., Quadron, released a new album on a major label. Hannibal is now a figure drawing intense attention from around the globe.
He first gained recognition in 2006 with "Living with Owusu and Hannibal," a collection of works centered on electric soul, produced with singer-songwriter Philip Owusu. Even seven years after its release, this classic is still cherished, showcasing Hannibal's exceptional talent in composition and string arrangements.
Robin Hannibal
Concurrently, he was active with Boom Clap Bachelors, a group of four producers and two vocalists (one of whom is Coco), successfully creating high-quality pop music that masterfully fused soul and electronics, a precursor to Quadron and Rhye. In 2010, he launched Quadron, a group that created a sophisticated new wave of new soul, resonating with the LA beat scene centered around Flying Lotus. This eventually led to the birth of Rhye, featuring the alluring high-pitched vocals of Canadian singer-songwriter Mike Milosh.
I felt that the pop sensibility common to all of these works would be greatly welcomed in Japan, and I believe he will be producing for Japanese artists in the not-too-distant future. Let's wait and see.
Quadron / Hey Love
V.A. "Trilha Sonora Original Da
Novela Véu De Noiva"
Novela Véu De Noiva"
Talya Ferro "Look At Me"
The Gimmicks "Brasilian Samba"
Francoise Hardy "Midnight Blues"
Jeanne Moreau
"Les Chansons De Clarisse"
"Les Chansons De Clarisse"
Victor Herrero "Estampida"
Yves Simon "Raconte Toi"
V.A. "Pop Sessions"
REVIEW | TRACK LIST
Click on the songs marked with a ★ to listen and purchase. Please ensure you have "iTunes" installed beforehand to enjoy.
01. Regininha e Laercio / Tele Tema (Tema de Amor) (Philips)
02.Talya Ferro / Cuando Calienta El Sol (MGM)★
03. The Gimmicks / Walk On By (Omega)
04. Francoise Hardy / All Because Of You (P-Vine)
05.Jeanne Moreau / Que Toi (Polydor)★
06. Victor Herrero / Comunion (windbell)
07.Yves Simon / Raconte-Toi (RCA Victor)★
08. Miossec / Ballade de Melody Nelson (Mercury)
09. Billy Hoyle / Canto De Ossanha (Billy Hoyle)
10.Metabeats / Caviar Crackle Intro (Associatedminds)★
11.Fat Freddy's Drop / Blackbird (P-Vine)★
12. The Gene Dudley Group / Learn To Jackpot - Teach To Jackpot (Wah Wah 45s)
13. Taggy Matcher & Birdy Nixon / Tighten Up (Favorite)
14.Saskwatch / Smooth Sailing (P-Vine)★
15.Mayer Hawthorne / Thin Moon (Stones Throw)★
16. Quadron / Sea Salt (Epic)
17. Quadron / Neverland (Epic)
Billy Hoyle
"Os Afro-Sambas -
The Billy Hoyle Reworks"
"Os Afro-Sambas -
The Billy Hoyle Reworks"
Metabeats "Caviar Crackle"
Fat Freddy's Drop
"Blackbird"
"Blackbird"
The Gene Dudley Group
"Saturday Shifting"
"Saturday Shifting"
Taggy Matcher & Birdy Nixon
"Tighten Up / Lonely Boy"
"Tighten Up / Lonely Boy"
Saskwatch "Leave It All Behind"
James Pants
b/w Mayer Hawthorne
"Pants Plays Mayer"
b/w Mayer Hawthorne
"Pants Plays Mayer"
Quadron "Avalanche"
This Week's "TOKYO MOON on iTunes"
You can purchase selected songs from those introduced so far here. Experience the joy of instantly acquiring songs that catch your ear. We've picked songs from three projects helmed by this week's featured artist, Robin Hannibal. Compare their distinct characteristics through the music itself.
Click on the songs to listen and purchase.
Please ensure you have "iTunes" installed beforehand to enjoy.
Please ensure you have "iTunes" installed beforehand to enjoy.
Quadron / Average Fruit 2010.4.18 ON AIR
Rhye / Hunger 2013.4.21 ON AIR
Boom Clap Bachelors / 5øren 2013.4.21 ON AIR
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