From "Micro" to "Infinite"

Biotechnology is a general term for technologies that skillfully utilize the abilities and properties of living organisms to improve people's lives. Humans have long utilized its mechanisms, such as in fermented foods produced by microorganisms and breeding techniques to create disease-resistant varieties.

Since the 20th century, these have been further developed for applications such as the production of amino acids and the creation of innovative pharmaceuticals using genes and cells. It is a technology that observes life and stays close to each life and living, in other words, "LIFE SCIENCE."

The artist for the first installment of the "10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE" project is musician Keiichiro Shibuya. In an interview, he shared his thoughts on the theme of "Biotechnology."





The track title is "Heavenly Puss Ver.01." From an introduction that tells a story led by a distorted synthesizer, a breakbeat rhythm track overlaps, ascending towards a peak.──The sound gives the impression of a microscopic world at the genetic and cellular level expanding infinitely. This audio can be streamed and downloaded on SoundCloud for a limited time.

http://www.kyowa-kirin.co.jp/10_sounds/artist/keiichiro_shibuya/

＜About 10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE＞
"10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE" is a project by Kyowa Kirin, a research and development-driven life science company that continuously observes and engages with life. It translates this into 10 musical pieces with 10 artists from 10 perspectives. The project delivers their organic activities through beautiful sound. With the passion and aspiration to "become the world's kindest company to life," they create groundbreaking new drugs using cutting-edge biotechnology centered on antibody technology and contribute to the health and prosperity of people worldwide through global expansion.

10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE
http://www.kyowa-kirin.co.jp/10_sounds/

Keiichiro Shibuya | SHIBUYA Keiichirou
Musician. Born in 1973. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Composition. In 2002, he established the music label ATAK, releasing avant-garde electronic music from Japan and abroad. In addition to his solo projects, he has engaged in a wide range of creative activities, including composing numerous film scores and music production. Last year, he presented the vocaloid opera "THE END" starring Hatsune Miku, with no human performers, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, generating significant buzz. A solo concert with piano and computer is scheduled for October 20th at the same venue. He also released his latest work, "ATAK021 Massive Life Flow," a DVD of his public music creation process. He is currently active in Tokyo and Paris. http://atak.jp