A Sound Trip Around the World

This time, we started with traditional Ethiopian music played by Dereb The Ambassador, led by Tony Buchen, a singer from Ethiopia in East Africa who is now based in Australia and also a player of the rare one-stringed fiddle called masenqo. From there, we moved west across the African continent to a remix by the British-Indian artist Four Tet of a track by Mali's Tinariwen, followed by new releases from Germany's The Brandt Brauer Frick and Los Angeles blue-eyed soul singer Mayer Hawthorne, resulting in an even more eclectic selection than usual.

Mayer Hawthorne / How Do You Do

The Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble / Mr.Macbine

REVIEW | TRACK LIST


01. Dereb The Ambassador / Kulun (P-Vine)

02. Tinariwen / Tenere Taqqim Tossam - Four Tet remix (test)

03. The Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble / Pretend (K7 Records)

04. Anton Sanko / The Accident (Lions Gate)

05. Gold / People Will Be People (Jazzman)

06. Mayer Hawthorne / A Long Time (Universal Republic)

A Masterpiece That Nicole Kidman Fell in Love With, Based on a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel

In the topics section, we introduced the film "Rabbit Hole," which actress Nicole Kidman produced and starred in for the first time. Unlike many recent American films, it lacks flashy plot developments or directing, but conversely, as it progresses quietly, the emotional "ups and downs" of each character can be deeply felt. It felt perfectly suited for release at this time of year. A few days after watching the film, I drove north with my family for a few hours to see the trees in the mountains beginning to turn autumnal colors. It's a wonderful film that leaves you with a warm feeling, like a campfire, after watching it. Please see it in theaters.

Story

Becca (Nicole Kidman) and Howie (Aaron Eckhart) Corbett, who live in a quiet suburban neighborhood, seem to have everything. Their ordinary lives were shattered eight months ago. Their beloved only son, Danny, died suddenly in an accident at the age of four. Since then, the couple has been consumed by an unfillable void. While Howie tries to move forward, cherishing memories of Danny, Becca is tormented by every aspect of her late son's image. Sharing the same pain, the couple's relationship begins to fray.


One day, Becca spots a boy (Miles Teller) from her car, follows him into the library, and borrows a science book he returned, titled "Parallel Worlds." This boy was the high school student who was driving the car that hit Danny when he ran into the road eight months prior. After an awkward encounter initiated by the boy, who was skipping school, the two find a strange sense of peace, and talking in the park becomes their daily routine.


Meanwhile, Howie finds himself growing closer to Gabby (Sandra Oh), a friendly woman he met in therapy, as if seeking solace. The couple's bond, which frays time and again, will it be able to mend? Can Becca and Howie walk together again?




"Rabbit Hole"

Opening November 5th at TOHO Cinemas Chanter, Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, and other theaters nationwide.

http://www.rabbit-hole.jp


©2010 OP EVE 2,LLC. All rights reserved.

The Buzz Band "The Stepkids" Are Coming to Japan Soon!

Stones Throw, a label that consistently releases authentic street music representing Los Angeles, is holding its second event. Following the J-Rocc event in April, this event will feature Mayer Hawthorne, who was introduced this time.


This time, the main act will be the talented band The Stepkids, who recently made their album debut after gaining attention with their track "La La," reminiscent of psychedelic soul from the late 1960s to early 70s like Rotary Connection. The event will also feature label founder Peanut Butter Wolf, and domestic artists active mainly in the club scene such as Rootsoul, Muro, and grooveman spot. It will be a night that appeals to a wide range of people, not just early adopters, but also soul, funk, and hip-hop fans.

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PLAY, JAPAN! RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY
Supported by Wax Poetics Japan


Date | November 2nd (Wed)

Doors Open | 23:00

Admission | Door: ¥4000, w/flyer: ¥3500, ADV: ¥3000

Venue | UNIT

1-34-17 Nishi-Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo B1F Za-House Bldg.

www.unit-tokyo.com


Live set (Sound & Light Unite)

The Stepkids

http://www.stonesthrow.com/thestepkids

PLAY, JAPAN! RBMA Lecture & Live Performance (21:00~)


Exclusive Live Video DJ set

Peanut Butter Wolf

http://www.stonesthrow.com/pbwolf

MURO (DJ Set)

http://www.muro.tv


grooveman Spot (DJ set)

http://ameblo.jp/groovemanspot


ROOT SOUL (Live set)

http://ameblo.jp/rootsoul



DJ DAISHIZEN (DJ set)

http://ameblo.jp/djdaishizen


SALOON (B3F) - Wax Poetics Japan Lounge -

DJ | Dazz, Kogataroo, C-Ken, SARI BELL, pigeondust

PLAY, JAPAN! Red Bull Music Academy Lecture by Peanut Butter Wolf (21:00~)





*Limited to the first 30 applicants for free admission! (Admission to the event from 23:00 is also free.)

Please send an email to info@redbullmusicacademy.jp with "11/2 RBMA Session Application" in the subject line, along with your name and the number of tickets requested. Please note that free invitations will close once the maximum number of applicants is reached.



*Admission is restricted to those 20 years of age and older. All guests will be required to present photo identification upon entry. Regardless of age, individuals without photo identification will not be permitted entry, so please be sure to bring it with you.




UNIT

Tel. 03-5459-8630





PLAY JAPAN! Red Bull Music Academy

"PLAY, JAPAN!" is a new project launched by Red Bull Music Academy in Japan. This project connects with artists and venues that support the philosophy of Red Bull Music Academy, accessing diverse regions and music scenes across Japan through unique "PLAY, JAPAN!" events and media. This time, we feature a guest lecture by Peanut Butter Wolf, a representative creator from the American West Coast, and a collaboration with Stones Throw. Red Bull Music Academy supports the people, regions, and Japanese music scene connected through music. PLAY, JAPAN!



http://redbullmusicacademy.jp



http://redbullmusicacademyradio.com

Live Jazz 3: This Time Held in Shibuya

Live Jazz, an innovative event that I, Toshio Matsuura, organize with Shuya Okino of Kyoto Jazz Massive, where all performers refrain from using electronic music. The third installment will be held at the newly opened "SOUND MUSEUM VISION" in Shibuya, which boasts the best sound quality for live music in Japan.


This time, the venue expands to three floors, featuring an even more luxurious lineup. In addition to six DJs on the main floor, talented young musicians will gather for this night, performing as The Young Bloods, playing jazz masterpieces selected by DJs worldwide, including Gilles Peterson and Jazzanova. Furthermore, the groovy sub-floor will feature DJs and dancers from Jazzy Sport, and the lounge will present a deep, dark world curated by the used record store "universounds" from Koenji. It's a night where you can enjoy diverse live music from all eras and regions at once. Live Jazz is attracting attention from beginners, jazz fans, and even international visitors. Please come and join us.

Live Jazz 3


Date | November 11th (Fri)

Doors Open / Start | 22:00

Admission | ¥3500 (w/Flyer ¥3000)

Venue | SOUND MUSEUM VISION

2-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo B1F Shindaiso Bldg.

Tel. 03 5728 2824


www.vision-tokyo.com


GAIA

Shuya Okino (KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE)

Toshio Matsuura

Kei Kobayashi (new tribe)

Tatsuo Sunaga (sunaga t experience)

Masanori Morita (STUDIO APARTMENT)

DJ Niche

Live: The Young Bloods

Bass: Kenichi Ikeda a.k.a. ROOT SOUL

Keyboard: Takumi Kaneko (REBEL 7/ex.cro-magnon)

Drums: Satoshi “TIGER” Okano (MOUNTAIN MOCHA KILIMANJARO)

Guitar: Daisuke Nomoto (KINGDOM★AFROCKS)

Trombone: Takao Hirose (JAZZ COLLECTIVE)

Saxophone: Takeshi Kurihara (CENTRAL)



DEEP SPACE: “Jazzy Sport CAMP”
Naoki Nishida (O.O.C./Jazzy Sport)

DJ Koga (downwell 79's/Jazzy Sport)

FREEDOMCHICKEN (downwell 79's/Jazzy Sport)

Wassupski (Jazzy Sport)

DJ IZM. (Stax Groove/JazzySport) × Steppin Jazz Dancers (stax crew is broken sport, A.d.S.L×lab bonita stax )



D LOUNGE: “universounds LOUNGE”

Yusuke Ogawa

Ryuhei The Man




Global Hearts Ltd.

Tel. 03 6415 6231

Toshio Matsuura's "TOKYO MOON"


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