COVID-19 CONCERT vol 2 (feat. GODAI) [Live at Chino Cultual Complex, Nagano, Japan, 2020]

432HZ MUSIC JAPAN COVID-19 SPECIAL CONCERT PROGRAM vol2 Reflected Light of the Star (LIVE AT NAGANO ver.) [feat. GODAI] 432Hz Music Japan has released numbers by group GODAI. with new arrangements. GODAI is a male duo formed by movie director Daisuke Yahagi, who is also the producer of the duo and a painter, and musician Heigo Yokouchi, who is the leader of 432Hz Music Japan. The Japanese band has had the honor of being joined by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire as a supervisor. It attracted much attention in the early 21st century but suspended its activity after two albums as it could not finish one number by any possibility. GODAI's music is classified into the genre which was called "air sound" in Japan in the beginning of the 2000s. It is characterized by showy panning utilizing a 3D image shifter and a grandeur view of the world. Its music is one form of hymn for the earth and worship for nature. It has been used by many organizations, including Japan Airlines and NHK that is the public broadcaster of Japan. The year 2020 has been almost completely dominated by discussion regarding the global outbreak of a pandemic disease called the COVID-19. In this confused time, GODAI has been receiving a lot of requests to resume its activity. In response, it held a no-audience concert in early October with artists who collaborate with Heigo Yokouchi for 432Hz Music Japan. The live recording of the concert was done at 440Hz. The frequency was changed to 432Hz electronically to distribute on the Internet with the approval of Daisuke Yahagi, as it is released under the name of 432Hz Music Heigo Yokouchi Aruine MUGI, vocal&shamisen This time, I hurriedly requested to appear two days before the concert. I asked for replenishment because I assumed that the performers could not arrive due to the typhoon. A friend of Mrs. Hisae Masumoto of Japanese drums, she was active nationwide as a professional for many years, pairing with a singer who was known to everyone in Japan at that time. It's been 10 years since I've been on stage like this, but I'm looking forward to working with you in the future. I am grateful to you for working on a concert. Kazumi IKENOMOTO, vocal Being fond of music since her childhood, Kazumi Ikenomono has participated in musical sessions of various genres, such as jazz, Japan's traditional songs, gospels, blues, pops, and folk songs. She receives a good reputation after joining Norio Maeda & Wind Breakers for its album titled "Hana Akari". All numbers in the album are arranged by Norio Maeda who is one of the best jazzmen in Japan. Her voice produced from her little body has strong and dynamic excessive power. She also attracts attention as a motorcycle rider and gives her performances in many events, such as Tokyo Motorcycle Show, All Japan Motocross Championship, and Yamaha Star Meeting. She also takes part in music shows at luxury ocean liner cruises annually. Mitsuko OTA, recorders Graduated from L' Academia Internazionale della Musica with a diploma. Won the highest prize at the 16th International Competition for Early Music. Participated in Adiemus by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins as a soloist. Mitsuko Ota achieved high acclaim for her powerful expressivity and virtuosity when she collaborated with Italy's Ensemble Arcomelo as a soloist. She released her album "Vivaldi: Concerti per flauto e flautino" from Italy's La Bottega Discantica in 2013, which was selected as an album of choice in a specialty journal for recording arts. In Japan, she has released several albums, including "Greensleeves ~ Fue no Rakuen" from King Records. Currently she works as a judge at All Japan Recorder Contest and trains younger artists. Taro MATSUMOTO, shakuhachi Born in Osaka in 1973. Studied the shakuhachi under Riley Lee from the Chikuho School. Studied in Australia under Lee's direction. Studied several styles of shakuhachi music including Komuso Honkyoku, Koten Sankyoku, and Rando Kyoku, as well as contemporary music, under Toshimitsu Ishikawa of the Kinko School. Studied the technique of the Reibo Kai of the Chikuho School. With his base on the style of Komuso Honkyoku, Taro Matsumoto is engaged in various genres of music both abroad and at home, such as jazz, Sankyoku, and contemporary music. He also collaborates with performers of stage play and opera. He operates a shakuhachi class in Nara Prefecture, that is one of the old capitals of Japan, to spread and pass on the culture of the Japanese bamboo flute and train younger players. Harue MATSUMOTO, Japanese harps Started studying the Japanese harp at age 7 at a harp class of the Nara City Onjo Kan. Received lessons on the harps from Jiuta-Sokyoku player Junko Takeyama from 10 years old. Studied the harps under Ikuko Tanigaki from 12 years old. Started making guest appearances at age 14. Harue Matsumoto wins high acclaim as a genius for her keen sense of rhythm, delicacy, and attitude to stick to the basics. Junjun, African percussion One of the oldest music partners of Heigo Yokouchi. Junjuns is always ready to display his kindness, future- oriented thinking, and worship for nature through his performance. He joins many able artists who give their concerts at huge halls. He participates in concerts featuring singers who sing songs for anime movies produced by Studio Ghibuli. Atsushi SHIBUTA, guitar One of the closest music colleagues of Heigo Yokouchi. Atsushi Shibuta was sharing annually a total period of about six months with Yokouchi at live performancecollaborates mainly with famous singers of Japan's old- s until the COVID-19 spread to all corners of the world. He style popular songs. He is one of the much-in-demand guitarists for concerts in the country. Hisae MASUMOTO, Japanese drums The Japanese Archipelago is formed by four plates, which is a major cause of frequent earthquakes and which is also without parallel in the world. Three of the four plates miraculously touch one point in the central part of Japan, that is beneath Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. The area by the lake is home to a Shinto shrine that is believed to have been in existence ever since time immemorial - the Suwa Taisha Shrine. The shrine has a Japanese drum that is one of the biggest drums in the world. It feels that the huge drum has power to reduce the shock of the earthquake. The sound of the Japanese drum is a language to communicate with the earth. It is especially important for 432Hz Music Japan, as the band seeks to worship nature with its audio art. The region surrounding Lake Suwa has many teams of the Japanese drums, among which Kyogakusha collaborated with Yokouchi's special group gathered to respond to the COVID-19, The Wind Band. Natsuki HIRANO, electric bass, contrabass, electric upright bass Participation through use of ICT Started practicing the Electone at age 3. Started her professional career as a bassist at a jazz big band as soon as entering university. Joined all-women unit Tokyo Brass Style. Made her major debut in 2007. Natsuki Hirano attracts attention as one of the promising bassists in Japan for her solid techniques and delicate and innovative plays with effective use of electric appliances. She has established her own flexible playing style through her activities with other artists from various genres. She was covered in Bass Magazine for its special feature on female bassists of the next generation. She appeared in the musical "Cabaret" directed by Suzuki Matsuo and starring Masami Nagasawa in 2017, and in the stage play "Niji no Kakera" directed by Koki Mitani and starring Keiko Toda in 2018 and 2019. Miyoshin MIYOSHI. This person is an existing real samurai who lives by following the life of the samurai at that time in Japan. At this concert, he is waving his sword at the beginning and in "For this night". It gives us wonderful energy and a message to those who are confused by the pandemic of the world. Produce 432HZ MUSIC JAPAN Producer Goro YOKOUCHI. GODAI. (GODAI are Daisuke YAHAGI & Heigo YOKOUCHI) Stage Director, Sound Derector, Lighting, Movie shooting Chinoshi Chiiki Bunka Souzou co.,Ltd. Instrument Tech. Nobuhiro HIRABAYASHI English translation HOKA Staff Makiko HIRABAYASHI, Minami MATSUMOTO, Kana MATSUMOTO, Momoko ISHIKAWA, Shiomi KUBO, Momoko INOUE. Special Thanks Daisuke YAHAGI, Hirofumi FUJII, Takeshi KUDO, Hiroshi MISAWA, Toru WADA, All GODAI & Kazeni Gakusho musician & Staff