Satoshi Tomiie x Kuniyuki x Manami SakamotoJP
Satoshi Tomiie, a student of jazz and classical piano, is musically adept and accomplished producer who constantly evolved how he works. Experimenting with a new hybrid Modular DJ setup which sees him effortlessly fuse live analogue modular synthesis and with traditional DJ sets.
Decades after his ‘Tears’ alongside Frankie Knuckles, the Japanese born, New York and Paris based DJ, producer, remixer and label boss is still regular feature in the sets of many of today’s underground elite.
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Kuniyuki is based in Sapporo, Japan. His unique musical sense can be described as borderless, and he has been highly praised by producers and DJs from all over the world. He released Precious Hall, a tribute song for the clubs in his hometown of Sapporo, through Natural Resource took part in the compilation of 4Hero Dego’s 2000Black, remixed Cascades of Colour by Ananda Project, and also released the single Earth Beats from Mule Musiq, gaining the passionate support of numerous DJs.
From his first album, We are Together in 2006, he has released seven titles, and with his latest album, Feather World in 2012, his music entered a new phase, featuring the one-of-a-kind jazz pianist Fumio Ishibashi and fellow artist Henrik Schwarz. In recent years, he has actively collaborated with international artists such as DJ Nature and Mr Raoul K, also remixing domestic artists such as the Amami Shimauta folksong singer Asazaki Ikue as well as MAREWREW, who sing traditional Ainu songs.
Since 2013, he has taken part in DJ EMMA's Acid City compilation project, and his track 'Acid Air,' which was included on their recent release Acid City 2, has been played by DJ Harvey. He has released his own past tracks like 80-90’s from Amsterdam label Music From Memory in 2018. In recent years he has performed in Japan, Europe, South Africa and elsewhere, with a particular live style that features a powerful combination of improvisation and danceable music.
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Manami Sakamoto specializes in a style of expression that collages live-action natural materials with 3DCG noise and particles to create organic and random, yet inorganic and powerful power.
Based on her backbone as a VJ in the dance music scene, in 2020 she began working with musicians to present conceptual A/V performances and installations. Her live performances include MUTEK Montréal (Quebec), MUTEK.JP (Tokyo), ACT Festival (Korea), and PRADA EXTENDS (Tokyo). She has also collaborated with fashion and global brands such as DIESEL x ACW and NIKE.
Among her installation works, she presented 'Little Things,' an A/V work synchronizing an 8-channel surround sound system with LEDs surrounding the space 360°, and 'Dot by Dot,' synchronizing 33 moving LED panels with lighting, in Tokyo.
In 2023, she presented her first dome work 'Metaract' at SAT Montréal, which was also shown at the Berlin Planetarium in 2024.
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Satoshi Tomiie × Kuniyuki improvise together on stage. Satoshi on modular synths, Kuniyuki on electronic and live instruments, both interacting live with the visual artist Manami Sakamoto. Expect a wonderful audiovisual journey carried by the Spirit of free jazz!
