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Lisa Furukawa
Alternative / Folk / Pop

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Durham
United States

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Member Since3/22/2005
Band Websitewww.lisafurukawa.com
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LISA FURUKAWA

is currently on tour promoting her third CD, "Reaching the Dragon," as a solo act at various conventions, events, and venues around the country.


THE TRIO

Lisa's trio can be heard on her second CD, "Pearl Diver."

Trio members:

Lisa Furukawa - Piano/vocals/composition
John Metcalf - percussion
Deborah Shields - cello


THE WANDERING STAR PROJECT

Lisa has also composed and performed original electronic music with the Multimedia dance troupe, the Wandering Star Project.

WSP members:

Lisa Furukawa - composition and musical performance
Jen Padilla - Dance, live performance art, modelling, and technical support
Todd Jenkins - Photography and film projection
Carlo Caruso - Photography and film projection

Influencesfolk, electronica, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Bjork, Faye Wong, Slowdive, Anime Theme Songs, JPop, classical
Record LabelYUME
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
JapanFest Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
Realmscon - Anime Convention Corpus Christi, Texas
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
Tsubasacon Anime Convention Huntington, West Virginia
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
Armageddon Expo Melbourne
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Armageddon Expo Auckland

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   About Lisa Furukawa




For CD orders, up to date news, pics, clips, and tour dates please see Lisa's home website:
http://www.lisafurukawa.com

LISA FURUKAWA is a Japanese-American pianist, singer, educator, and songwriter. Utilizing her talents in contemporary and classical music, Lisa's performances and recordings display a fusion of Japanese folk, alternative pop, and electronica.

Her latest recording, "Reaching the Dragon" was released in April, 2006. Lisa composed, produced, and performed all of the songs on the new CD. The new work displays a subtle combination of electronic arrangements, piano, and vocals in Japanese and English.

"Reaching the Dragon" is ambient and lush, and remains hopeful even through the most melancholy moments. Always fascinated by myth and history, Lisa looked to the Eastern myths and folklore of dragons for inspiration. Lisa says, "Reaching the dragon is about tapping into the yang spirit, strong basic life force, and accepting change and transformation."

Lisa has three CDs of original songs published through her Yume label. Her first recording, This Moment is the Show, is an intimate CD of solo piano and vocal arrangements. Her second CD, Pearl Diver, is a collaborative piece that originated from Lisas piano and vocal compositions, but was realized and recorded with cellist, Deborah Shields and percussionist, John Metcalf. Her CDs are available for purchase at http://www.lisafurukawa.com.

Lisa has performed at various events and festivals, and has entertained audiences in large and small atmospheres. Currently, she is enjoying her appearances and performances at various anime conventions and cultural events around the US and Canada. She is exploring the electro/dub sound while composing for the multi-art and multimedia dance troupe -The Wandering Star Project. She hopes to continue pushing technological boundaries while continuing to contribute a lyrical vocal element to electronic music. When she isn't performing or teaching, she contributes her time and efforts to helping several charitable organizations by directing events such as the annual Tori Amos Tribute Show/RAINN Benefit and the Triangle Asian-American Music Festival.

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Lisa began studying the piano at the age of three. She has BAs in Music and Asian Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill, and is an educator and translator as well as a performing songwriter. She has translated everything from pop tunes to state songs into Japanese, and hopes to promote cultural understanding and diversity through music.


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Lisa Furukawa's Friends Comments
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Akzel





Sep 18 2008 12:25 PM

I love ur music I can't stop listing to it. I found myself singing in english to the song Winter and i shocked myself, then i remembered that it was from Tori Amos. Do u know if she wrote that song? It is a beautiful song, one of my favs. I liked much better not in english. Lara Croft.
,= P
Quiet Thunder





Sep 19 2008 12:14 PM

Beautiful music, Lisa.
Thanks for the add!
Okinawa





Sep 30 2008 10:58 PM

Thanks for the add. :D My family enjoyed your concert at Japanfest & your cds we bought. Have a good week.
The Slants





Apr 13 2009 2:13 AM

It was fun hanging with you too Lisa! Green Room in Nashville was off the hizook!
THE NOTORIOUS MSG





Apr 13 2009 5:50 PM

Lisa! Did you catch our show? Hope we didn't blow your ass out too badly with our sweet & sour beats.


We love what you're doin' - the Chinatown hood salutes you, oh spicy mama
Elektra





Oct 31 2008 5:58 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Pictures, Images and Photos
Marco Ferrero: Ambassador of the Arts/Roatch Ent.





Jan 11 2009 5:25 PM

It was great meeting you Lisa! I created an album under my pics of you in concert....let me know if you like the photos. They came out great with the lighting on stage you had. I also just added you to my playlist. Take care my new friend.
Marco
Final Fantasy FrEaK





Feb 25 2009 12:34 AM

Greetings from Corpus Christi! I love your music!
Courtney Ann





Mar 9 2009 9:23 PM

hi lisa i can't wait to see you at anmie oasis on friday in boise,idaho i love your music
Courtney Ann





Mar 16 2009 9:59 PM

i'm soglad to be your friend on myspace and to have met you at anmie oasis this year thou i forgot to take a picture of you oh well i love your music i helped out with con-ops at anmie oasis my name is courtney and you shook my hand
Queen B





Mar 17 2009 2:48 AM

It was so awesome to get to see you this weekend! It makes me wish Idaho was closer to the east coast.

Thanks for playing Kabuki, it will always be my favorite.

<3- Bonnie
Francesco Forni





Mar 23 2009 3:40 PM

Hi Lisa!!
it's alwais a plaisure to hear news from you
hope all is well with your music and life
hope to see you soon in another performing live session
hugs from Roma
Francesco
THE MAN POWER!





Apr 8 2009 3:02 AM

It was awesome getting to meet you this past weekend. Maybe next time we can jam together? I'm sure our paths will cross again.
Gianpaolo Negri "Mylan"





Apr 9 2009 5:59 PM

Ciao Lisa! Thanks for the friendship and your magic music!
GP
JUAN ANGEL





Dec 29 2008 6:35 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy 2009

thousand kisses sweetheart
David Mack





Aug 21 2008 8:32 PM

Lisa,
I'll be signing at Dragon Con next week.
Will I see you there again?

Continued Blessings,
David
ひかり





Aug 13 2008 12:27 PM

Francesco Forni





Aug 13 2008 12:41 AM

Hi darling!
I'm glad we met
you're a special person
I have more pics
Rey





Aug 7 2008 5:33 PM

hay Lisa how are you doing? cant wate to see you agine this year ^^.

Plan on getting 1 or maybe all your cd lol hope i have some money left over
Dylan Jay Smith





Jun 29 2008 11:07 PM

Lisa! How are you doing? I hope all is well, I miss hearing from you. You're new material is simply amazing.

Dylan
Tony





Jul 5 2008 8:34 AM

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David Mack





Jul 8 2008 9:05 PM

I'll be signing at San Diego Comicon & doing a panel there with Tori Amos as her new Comic Book Tattoo debuts at the show.

Will I see you there?

If not maybe I'll see you at Dragon Con again?
Let me know if you will be performing there.

Continued blessings,
David
Mark the .. Buffalo





Jul 14 2008 12:38 AM

Stopping by to listen and had to comment .. I love your music.(especially Winter!)
great page .. Thanks

Mark
wild:ICARO





Aug 5 2008 1:25 AM

Wow, you're actually online again!! XD I remember meeting you at Tsubasacon 06, I loved all your music, are you doing any other anime cons soon?
Rey





May 12 2008 6:20 PM

Lisa Furukawa you rock cant wate to hang out with you agine this year, your the best and glad your part of realms con :)
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