Returning to a Time Filled with Humanism

“We want to deliver better medicines to patients, faster.” To meet various social needs in healthcare, Kyowa Kirin has established the Tokyo Research Park (Machida, Tokyo) and Fuji Research Park (Nagaizumi, Shizuoka) as research and development hubs for highly original, world-leading new drugs.

They search for the "seeds" of pharmaceuticals, nurture them into strong "sprouts," and carefully tend to them even after they have "bloomed." It is a path of progress, akin to proving that humans are indeed human. This is the research and development undertaken here every day.

The artist for the second installment of the “10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE” project is composer no. 9. To gain a deeper understanding of this installment’s theme, “Research Park,” he visited the facilities and found significant inspiration.

What no. 9 witnessed at the research park was the earnest dedication of the researchers. He saw parallels between their commitment and his own musical journey, recalling the time when he first touched an instrument and became lost in his craft, forgetting all else. What kind of music emerged from that experience?






The track is titled “time and days.” Melodious refrains on guitar and piano harmonize with organic percussion. This 4-minute, 21-second piece, filled with blissful sound, seems to evoke memories of when we first encountered something that made us lose track of time, and the joy of that discovery. This audio is available for a limited time via streaming and download on SoundCloud.


http://www.kyowa-kirin.co.jp/10_sounds/artist/no_9/

＜About 10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE＞
“10 SOUNDS OF LIFE SCIENCE” is a project by Kyowa Kirin, a research-driven life science company that continuously observes and engages with life. Through the lens of ten artists, the company translates its endeavors into ten musical pieces. This project delivers their organic activities through beautiful sound. Driven by the passion and aspiration to “become the world’s most life-friendly company,” Kyowa Kirin creates groundbreaking new drugs using cutting-edge biotechnology centered on antibody technology, contributing to the health and prosperity of people worldwide through its global expansion.

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

no. 9
A composer known for his "music with warmth." He has produced numerous advertising music pieces for TV commercials, web content, and visual works, as well as sound designs for evolving technologies such as check-in terminals and office equipment for major airlines and other transportation providers. He has participated in many compilation and remix albums, and his name appears on the Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute album. In his band ensemble, "no. 9 orchestra," physical instruments like guitar, drums, violin, and piano are added to his compositions, creating grand live performances that captivate a large fanbase across Japan. In 2014, he released his first band album, “Breath in Silence.” http://www.nano-graph.com/no9/