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Benjamin Skepper will play an encore pop-up live show at Tokyo's Underground Super Deluxe on piano, cello, electronics, field recordings and found sound objects. After his solar power sound installation and 4th solo album release at Konno Shrine in Shibuya earlier this month, do not miss this rare opportunity to see Benjamin in Japan before he tours Russia, China and Australia. With Special Guest DJ Ito Keiji of UFG Graphics, Benjamin Skepper rare DJ set, and friends. [Facebook Event Link](https://www.facebook.com/events/1444850149074202/) Artist Information: Benjamin Skepper  Born in Melbourne, Australia, Benjamin Skepper trained in western classical music, opera and ballet for 20 years. Wishing to pursue a contemporary career, Skepper has spent the last 10 years refining his skills in composition, production, creative direction, sound and performance art, sound installation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skepper works internationally presenting live performances and installations for art museums, theatre, luxury and fashion brands. He composes for TV CMs, theatre and film soundtracks. He also creates sound works and installations in the emerging field of Sound Art. He most recently completed a tour of Italy and Russia and has recently been appointed an Australian Ambassador for Culture to deepen trade and cultural relations between sister cities Melbourne and St Petersburg. Benjamin will also head to St Petersburg in 2014 to undertake a fellowship with the State Conservatory of Music. “Embodying classical aesthetic, music and culture, Benjamin Skepper is a musician with an extraordinary sense of the contemporary” (Rolling Stone Italy, 2011). [Benjamin Skepper OFFICIAL](http://www.maison-de-contrapuntal.com) [Benjamin Skepper VIDEO](http://vimeo.com/benjaminskepper) [Benjamin Skepper TWITTER](https://twitter.com/benjaminskepper) ITO KEIJI Born Tokyo 1958. Works chiefly in the fields of Graphics, Art Direction and Vidoe. Awarded ADC prize Tokyo in 2001. Created Music Album Covers and Graphic work for Kirinji, Towa Tei, PES, Schadaraparr, Orange Pekoe, Pony Pink, CUT, Casa Brutus, AIchi Expo 2005 World Poster Design, NHK TV Title and Set Design, Cravendale UK Campaign Visuals among many others.2013 Exhibition in collaboration with Tanaami Keiichi at Parco ShibuPare, Parco Museum. Most recent creation LA SUPER GRANDE (Erect Lab). Professor at Kyoto University of Art and Design. UFG CEO. Album artwork from 1st solo album to the present 4th album in collaboration with Benjamin Skepper, including poster and graphic flyers for exhibitions and live events.