slices of life whilst out n’ about – lots of street musicians, festivals, parade, transportation methods and vehicles, wandering, commuting, skating, riding – not a story so much a hint
Absolutely Nothing of interest, just tidying up – like Japan’s version of Marie Kondo – in the “Giggling Piglet Studio and Consulate” in a re-purposed storehouse barn in provincial Japan.
Music incidentally plays in the background by “John K Samson / The Weakerthans” something something ++ “Back Country New Road” album “Ants from up Here”.
Really nothing, except for a Nepali Topi hat and moving scissors and papers I suppose.
Rainy Days in Japan brings a cute new video from my wife’s band Mae Maes for song called “Ame” (rain).
++ includes Ichiro Stanley a few cameo peeks of our house.
Say hello to メーメーズ Ryoko, Rie, Hatsumi, Keizaburo & Mitsuko.
PS Find Mae Maes on Youtube & FB if that’s acceptable to you.
Shot at Live House Bird in Okayama
A shaky and candid stroll from Ceningan Resort with a buncha cute cabins and huge diving training pool under construction to also under construction Alas Manis (Sweet Jungle) Villa – all on Nusa Ceningan island, Bali, Indonesia.
Konnichi-Mae! To complete the trifecta of tunes from Saturday’s Matsuri comes my favourite!
Ryoko’s band Mae Maes played at a community outdoor festival (you can see video some of the other performers elsewhere in this archive) and several of the usual supporters were out on a sunny and surprisingly hot day, including the effervescent Tadanori Suzumura-san – “the Shacho” (boss) is a singer himself and a huge supporter of local music.
Here we are hanging out:
Continue reading Mae Maes – Ryoko’s band at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri
Ambient “space cruise” around generally Oslo area of Norway by boat, trains and car. That’s it. No narration, action, plot, theme or whatever, just dig the views and ride along. Sound is “as-is” aside form Ilgudin Trio (from Russia, recorded live in Ubud, Indonesia) added whilst in the car. Roll on. That’s it.
Thanks to Mathias and Harald Olson for the footage – wasn’t me).
Saw a great band Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri (where Ryoko’s Mae Maes also performed) called Boocuss , a ska-punk funtime band.
Looking forward to seeing them again in a more suited venue (this was an outdoor community festival which was cool but ya know, not ideal for their style).
Anyhow, here’s a little variety pack video.
An interesting trio with jamming alto sax, quirky on-in-one drum kit, and trad vocals as seen at Mukunomi Fureai Matsuri (festival) on Okayama, Japan, Nov. 23, 2019.
3 very different styles of drummers from 3 countries:
Beginning with a short clip of Ilugin Trio from Russia performing at Ubud Jazz Festival in Bali, then 3 stitched clips from Australia’s Arcing Wires at the same festival, finally a smooth old gent (name i can’t recall) performing with Keizaburo Yano (on vocals) at Piano Bar in Okayama, Japan.
A small friendly group of taiko drummers have a good time at a community arts and culture festival in Setouchi, Okayama, Japan.
Friendly hello and special greetings to East Africa from Japan with a request to TEACH ME about “regular life” in East African countries – your day-to-day life, your challenges, what you are proud of etc.
Plus i tell a bit about Canada and especially Japan and invite you to send your address (if possible) so i can send you a postcard.
Note: My pal Kris Krug was involved in You Lead Summit / Ubuntu Talks event gathering youth and leaders from around East Africa to an art-ed up event space. I was following along and meeting new friends virtually – this video was a way to introduce myself and spark some new learning.