Live:
Time Is A Blind Guide
Ayumi Tanaka - piano
Leo Svensson Sander - cello
Håkon Aase - violin
Ole Morten Vågan - bass
Thomas Strønen - drums
Guest:
Koichi Makigami voice, theremin
Masaharu Sato percussion
Artist Information:
Time Is A Blind Guide
Member:
Ayumi Tanaka - piano
Leo Svensson Sander - cello
Håkon Aase - violin
Ole Morten Vågan - bass
Thomas Strønen - drums
Koichi Makigami
Koichi Makigami is leader, vocalist, thereminist, cornet and shakuhachi player for rock band Hikashu. He is known for his virtuosic vocal range and expression as well as his unique incorporation of elements of theatre, performance, and entertainment, all of which make this Japanese band so widely acclaimed both critically and popularly. Makigami is also active as voice improvisation artist and solo performer and has worked and collaborated with a great many artists and musicians in a wide variety of areas and styles, including Yuji Takahashi, John Zorn, Meredith Monk, David Moss, Ikue Mori, Phil Minton, Lauren Newton, Jaap Blonk, Carl Stone, Jon Rose, Guy Klucevsek, Derek Bailey, John Talor, Jim O’Rouke, Thomas Stronen and more. Makigami formed Japan Tuva Khoomei Association in 1998 and has invited many Tuvan singers to Japan. Ongoing projects include his aforementioned avant-pop unit, performances using interactive computer technology, voice improvisation, and various work as organizer and producer. Recent works include: HIKASHU album “Silence be alive" (2015 makigami record). Voice performance piece Chakurupa 1,2 3,4 and Chakurupattam (2003-2014). Vocal conduction piece Chakurupa navi (2006). Solo theremin album "Moon Eather" (2006 doubtmusic). Solo voice album "Koedarake" (2005 Tzadik). Since 2008, he also serves as main producer for Jazz Art Sengawa.
[Koichi Makigami official site](http://www.makigami.com)
Masaharu Sato
