Artist.......: Anchorsong
Album........: Ceremonial
Label........: Tru thoughts
Genre........: Electronic
Catnr........: TRUDD317
Source.......: WEB
Rip.date.....: 2016-01-31
Str.date.....: 2016-01-22
Quality......: 320kbps/44.1kHz/Joint Stereo
Url..........: http://https://www.7digital.com/artist/anchorsong/release/ceremon
track title time
1. Eve 5:57
2. Expo 2:36
3. Mother 4:10
4. Oriental Suite 4:51
5. Kajo 5:25
6. Monsoon 1:12
7. Butterflies 5:57
8. Rendezvous 4:41
9. Last Feast 6:11
10. Outro 0:55
11. Ceremony 4:04
Runtime 45:59
Size 105.92
Release Notes:
Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong is a producer and
solo live act whose early champions include Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1) and NYLON
Magazine.
Anchorsong - aka Masaaki Yoshida - has become globally recognised for his unique
live shows, which many people have described as "like watching a painter drawing
on a white canvas", as he creates electronic music completely live using a
sampler (MPC2500) and a keyboard, right in front of the audience. While he
mainly performs solo, he frequently augments this setup with a string quartet,
for a truly spellbinding show.
Having always been swept away by the atmosphere and excitement of live
performance, Anchorsong (who played guitar in a rock band before embarking on
this solo journey) brings that vibrant energy, warmth and sense of occasion to
the world of electronic music with his compelling live act.
Since his relocation to Europe in late 2007, Anchorsong has supported Bonobo,
Prefuse 73, DJ Krush, Daedelus, Gonjasufi, Jaga Jazzist and more, and performed
at many prestigious venues including Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Roundhouse in
London. He has garnered an international following on YouTube, with videos of
his performances having been viewed more than 300,000 times so far.
After wowing the crowds at SXSW 2009, he found himself the subject of a new
level of attention, going on to make several appearances on BBC Radio 1, with
radio play from Rob Da Bank and a live Maida Vale session for Huw Stephens' In
New Music We Trust show in early 2010.
Having put out three successful EPs in Japan, all of which were released as
double packs containing a CD and a live DVD, Anchorsong's international debut,
"The Lost & Found EP" was released on 28th March 2011 on his own label, Case
Study.
In May 2011, Anchorsong signed to Tru Thoughts records in the UK. His single,
ôGhost Touchö / ôPlum Rainö, came out on 24th October, followed by the highly
anticipated debut full album, 'Chapters', in November. It received support from
tastemakers including Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), John Kennedy (XFM), Oneman and
Laurent Garnier.
In March 2014, he signed the seismic ôMawaö EP to BBE Recordings for a limited
edition clear 10ö vinyl release, taking a more sample-laden, cut and paste
approach with a renewed musical vision. Praise from the likes of Gilles
Peterson, Karizma, Osunlade and Craig Smith soon followed, cementing MawaÆs
place among 2014Æs most impressive electronic music releases.
With his second LP set for release with Tru Thoughts in late 2015, Anchorsong
will aim to further blend traditional and modern music with what is set to be a
richly textured tapestry of outward-looking sounds. Expect new ground to be
trodden with tribal rhythms fitting in seamlessly with all the modern wizardry
you would expect from a first-class 21st century composer.
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