Hosono’s journeys on the musical saucer 3
Volume 3 of our Journey’s on the Musical Saucer series with Haruomi Hosono which featured writings on Hosono’s returns to places once encountered during his rich musical career and travels.
A Journey to India: Hosono and Yokoo, “Cochin Moon.”
1978 was an important year for Haruomi Hosono. The evolution of his exotic sound, already evident on the 1975 release “Tropical Dandy” and “Bon Voyage Co.” of the following year, reached its peak with the release of Harry Hosono and Yellow Magic Band’s hit album “Paraiso” in April, 1978. In February of that year, the idea of Yellow Magic Orchestra was conceived by Hosono and fellow musicians Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto, and the group’s debut album came out in November. The catalyst for the metamorphosis from “band” to “orchestra” was an almost accidental trip to India with writer Tadanori Yokoo. …»
Hosono’s journeys on the musical saucer 2
Volume 2 of our Journey’s on the Musical Saucer series with Haruomi Hosono which featured writings on Hosono’s returns to places once encountered during his rich musical career and travels.
In 1979, Dr. John told Haruomi Hosono, “Watch out for the music business!”
Still excited about first hearing Van Dyke Parks’ “Discover America” (1972), a few months later Haruomi Hosono listened to Dr. John’s “Gumbo” (1972) for the first time. “Eiichi Otaki told me that a great record had been released and that it was all I needed to hear in order to understand what the New Orleans sound was all about. Well, he was right! (laughs)” Not only Ohtaki and Hosono, members of the the 70’s Japanese rock band Happy End, but for music fans worldwide, “Gumbo” became a showcase album of the New Orleans sound- a sound not easily heard by non-locals at the time. Hosono’s connection to New Orleans goes way back. …»
Hosono’s journeys on the musical saucer 1
Volume 1 of our Journey’s on the Musical Saucer series with Haruomi Hosono which featured writings on Hosono’s returns to places once encountered during his rich musical career and travels.
Van Dyke Parks: “Don’t give the steel pan to Hosono.”
On October 4, 1972, Haruomi Hosono flew to Los Angeles to record overseas for the first time with his popular 70’s Japanese rock group, Happy End. Back then, it was rare for Japanese musicians to go to LA for recording. The Sunset Studio was the gathering place for the ‘hip’ guys, so after hearing about me Van Dyke Parks came along. He ended up producing …»
ボーダレスに音楽を楽しむ アイスランドのミュージシャン
ムームやシガーロスをはじめ、世界で活躍するミュージシャンを多く輩出しているアイスランド。人口30万人という小さな国で生み出される多様で個性的なミュージックカルチャーを、ペーパースカイ・アイスランド特集(No.27)では紹介している。そもそも伝統的な楽器がほとんど存在しなかったアイスランドでは、比較的最近になって入ってきたクラシックやロック、ポップスなどをミックスすることに抵抗がなく、今まさにアイスランドの新しい音楽が生まれている – というのは、旅のパートナーであるミュージシャン・坂本美雨さんの …»
自然の中で音楽に触れる、親子で楽しむ野外ライブ
広場や森の中で行われる野外ライブの魅力は、自由なスタイルで音楽を思い思いに楽しめること。そして、ミュージシャンと客席との間を隔てるようなステージの段差を感じさせないこと。自然の中で、子どもと楽しむライブとあれば、その距離はなおのこと近くなる。
ミュージック＆キャンプを親子で楽しむ野外フェスとして、今年で3回めを迎えたマンモスパウワウ。ライブステージにはオレンジ色のマンモスが描かれたフラッグ、その前に置かれた珍しい打楽器、そしてマイク。まわりには、ネイティブ・アメリカンを思わせるティピ …»
メルボルンのミュージシャン Jess Harlen – I Go
ニュージーランドの先住民マオリの血を引き、エモーショナルな歌声とパワフルな曲調が魅力のジェス・ハーレン（JESS HARLEN）。「片道切符でね。真剣に音楽をやりたかったからこの街に来たの。世界中の音楽がいつでも聞ける街だし、創造性を刺激される空気がある」（#29 P.55）
PAPER SKY#29では、音楽の街メルボルンをフィールドに活躍する3組のミュージシャンにインタビューしている。インタビューの舞台はいずれも …»
Lone Expression: Tommy Guerrero
Living legends are an endangered species. While new prodigies come out of the woodwork to surprise and inspire, the heroes of yesterday begin slowing down, gradually assuming their enshrined places history. One legend that continues to make history and inspire us all in the process is Tommy Guerrero.
We’ve recently seen Tommy tour the world as a guitar-toting musician but if you remember far back enough, Guerrero was a key member of the most prominent professional skateboarding team ever. …»
