The Potential of Pioneering Born from Distinctive Strengths

Kyowa Kirin has globally expanded innovative new drugs that it has continuously developed. Building on these efforts, its business vision is to become a Japan-originated “Global Specialty Pharma” that contributes to the health and affluence of people worldwide.

A specialty pharma refers to a pharmaceutical company that possesses internationally recognized research and development capabilities in its areas of expertise. Kyowa Kirin has secured a significant global position and is expanding worldwide by creating products that utilize cutting-edge biotechnology centered on antibody technology.

This installment is helmed by blanc., the solo project of Maynard from the rock band MONKEY MAJIK. While MONKEY MAJIK operates with the major music market in view, Maynard has channeled his personal musical explorations into his solo project, blanc..

This might be a form of egoism—personal music, complete within one's own production. However, music created without a narrow target audience has no limit to its reach. Truly global endeavors often originate from local roots. Maynard himself, who has continued to create music from his base in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, stated the following in an interview:





The track is titled “closer.” It features the boundless horizons opened by electronic music, intertwined with the nostalgic tones of analog-inspired piano. This creates a fresh experience, a new sensibility born from the intersection of the familiar and the unknown. Both scientists and musicians create the present from the foundations of the past and the hints of future possibilities. What one chooses to capture and share from this becomes a crucial factor in how an individual connects with the world. This track is available for streaming on SoundCloud and for download for a limited period of one month.
http://www.kyowa-kirin.co.jp/10_sounds/artist/blanc/

＜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 perspectives, ten artists collaborate to weave ten musical pieces. This organic endeavor is delivered 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 affluence of people worldwide through its global expansion. This project is produced by artless Inc., led by art director/artist Shun Kawakami.

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

blanc. | Blanc
The solo project of Maynard, vocalist and guitarist for the rock band MONKEY MAJIK. His activities began in 2003 with contributions to FreeTEMPO's work, and in 2008, he released his original album “new world.” His house music, blending electronic sounds with organic live instrumentation, garnered significant attention from industry professionals. He continued his active pursuits, releasing his second album “canvas” in 2009. This serves as a platform to express Maynard's musicality, distinct from the band sound of MONKEY MAJIK. http://www.musiqueblanc.com/