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«Consciousness» a String Theory Symphony: II. QUANTUM – Performance at Kyoto Art Center

June 16, 2022 By Michael Lambe

Thanks to Marguerite Paget for sending in details on the second movement of composer Yannick Paget's multi-media symphony, Consciousness. The second movement at Kyoto Art Center on June 24th, 25th, and 26th will explore quantum physics and string theory in a collaboration with physicist Koji Hashimoto and the ceramist Toru Kurokawa. Details below! Music meets Physics and … [Read more...]

«Consciousness» a String Theory Symphony: I. RELATIVITY – Performance at Kwasan Observatory

May 26, 2022 By Michael Lambe

Consciousness symphony flyer

Thanks to Marguerite Paget for sending in details on this exciting upcoming event! Music meets Physics in one of the oldest astronomical observatories in Japan. In a project 2 years in the making Yannick Paget explores general relativity theory with the musicians of N’SO KYOTO and physicist Koji Hashimoto!!! The first movement of this new large-scale musical project will … [Read more...]

Joshua Breakstone & Roni Ben-Hur at Bonds Rosary, Kyoto – September 6th 2019

September 1, 2019 By Michael Lambe 1 Comment

Here's the latest news direct from our friend Joshua Breakstone about his next big gig at Bonds Rosary: "On September 6 it's going to be a really special night at Bonds Rosary, "First Fridays" for 2 reasons: 1) The special guest coming to play with my trio that night is the great NY guitarist, Roni Ben-Hur who, believe it or not, will be making his first Japan tour. … [Read more...]

Joshua Breakstone Jazz Guitar Workshops & Shows 2019

December 12, 2018 By Michael Lambe

Jazz fans rejoice! Guitar legend Joshua Breakstone has been in touch with news of his schedule for 2019. Below are the flyers for his ongoing shows in Kyoto and Kobe, and he also has news of some workshops he will be giving in February and March. Here's Joshua with the details: "I will be giving a series of workshops on 4 days in February and March in Kyoto, one for … [Read more...]

Heidi S. Durning’s Tapestry – A Dance & Music Project at Urbanguild, Kyoto; November 23rd – 25th

November 6, 2018 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Heartfelt congratulations to our friend and local dance legend, Heidi Durning, for her upcoming 60th birthday celebrations! Join Heidi and her friends at Urbanguild for a three-day festival of music and dance at Urbanguild later this month! Tapestry - Dance & Music Project Celebrating Heidi S. Durning’s 60th Birthday in November a collaboration of traditional & … [Read more...]

French-Japanese folk duo Ludovic B. A. & Yoko Takeda perform in Kyoto

December 14, 2017 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Thanks to Yoko Takeda for sending in the following show dates. French singer-songwriter, LUDOVIC B.A, draws the musical landscape between french-chanson and folk music, inviting the audience to a poetical journey along with YÖKO TAKEDA's warm violin tunes. In this live tour, their 4th time in Japan, they'll introduce their new songs of their new mini-album "Les Mains … [Read more...]

A Traditional Live Music Show at Ran Theatre Kyoto

September 13, 2017 By Michael Lambe

A couple of months ago Mewby and I were invited to attend a traditional live music show at "Ran Theater Kyoto". During the show we were entertained by a large number of talented and enthusiastic musicians playing a variety of traditional instruments from all over the Japanese archipelago. I found the show highly enjoyable, but the audience was a little sparse when we went and … [Read more...]

Kyoto Soundscapes Vol. 1: The Kyoto Connection – Free Album Download

October 13, 2016 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments

A message from Facundo Arena... In August, 2016 Roberto Gluck wandered through the streets of Kyoto recording urban sounds with his smartphone. On the other side of the world in Argentina, Facundo Arena has used those sounds to create a unique musical soundscape. The result is an album of ambient music, made with urban sounds of Kyoto city which is free to download … [Read more...]

Vent & Eau – A Concert by Yannick Paget

September 29, 2016 By Michael Lambe 1 Comment

Yannick Paget will conduct an original concert "Voice of 風水" for La Nuit Blanche at Kyoto Art Center on October 1st from 16.00 - 17.30. Here's Yannick with some background to the piece: “It was an exciting challenge to start the new KAC’s cycle “listening to the voice of Feng shui”, especially in a town like Kyoto that had a minister of Feng Sui for so many years and … [Read more...]

Pictures from Enso Watt & Instant Eternity!

January 26, 2016 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Enso Watt performed Sanka's 5th Season Ritual at Urbanguild on Sunday night and as always it was a fantastic show. If you are not familiar with what they do, it is a choreographed multi-media extravaganza, of experimental music, pre-recorded soundscapes, live video, art, poetry, heaps of talent, color, and a whole lot of enthusiasm. All of it conducted by classical … [Read more...]

Deep Kyoto on CNN Travel

October 2, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

In case you missed it, my recommendations for what to see, do, buy, & eat when in "Japan's most photogenic city" are now up on the CNN Travel site. Everyone should visit Kyoto at least once. It's Japan's best preserved ancient city. Shrines, temples, palaces, gardens ... the city is home to thousands of architectural wonders, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage … [Read more...]

Arabesk ~ Gypsy, Soul, Jazz Music @ Blue Note Kyoto; May 7th 2015

April 22, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Put some Gypsy in your Soul with Arabesk in Blue Note Kyoto! Arabesk play a brand of music that is often described as Gypsy Soul. For those looking to embark on a journey of authentic musical exploration, not contained by any cultural boundary, they are a band guaranteed to put some real “gypsy” in your “soul”. Many thanks to George Bourdaniotis for sending in the … [Read more...]

Ludovic B.A. Lyra & Yoko Takeda Live @ Zac Baran & Philippe’s Bar

April 21, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

I had a listen to these two musicians yesterday and was quietly impressed. Check them out here: https://soundcloud.com/ludovicbalyra/sets/ludovic-b-a-lyra-et-y-ko Good, eh? Ludovic B.A. Lyra & Yoko Takeda have two live shows in Kyoto, coming up very shortly. Here are the details: This Thursday, April 23rd, they will play at legendary jazz izakaya ZAC … [Read more...]

Sanka’s Spring Ritual: A Mixed Media Performance by Ensō Watt @ Urbanguild; April 29th

April 15, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

The fourth and final part of the epic seasonal rites sequence by the experimental arts collective, Ensō Watt will take place at Urbanguild, Kyoto on April 29th. This is an event not to be missed! Date: Wednesday, April 29th Doors Open: 19:30 Show Starts: 20:00 Tickets on the door: 2700 yen Tickets in advance: 2000 yen Student Tickets: 1500 yen (all tickets include … [Read more...]

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