Yasuyo-Vocals Tsubasa-Piano
/ Support Members:
Danny-Bass Yutaka-Drums
Influences
Chopin, Bach, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Charlie Parker, King Crimson, Greg Armstrong, Makoto Ozone, Yoko Ono, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Bjork, Yellowjackets, Keith Jarrett, Cal Tjader, Eric Dolphy, Hampton Hawes, Milt Jackson, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Vince Guaraldi, Wayne Shorter, Charles Mingus, Frank Zappa, Gustav Klimt, the pillows, Vincent Van Gogh, Kurt Vonnegut, Cibo Matto, The Clash, Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, Paul Gauguin, Akira Kurosawa, The Red Shoes, Marc Chagall, XTC, Keren Ann, etc...
Sounds Like
"...Next was Love etc., a Japanese pop rock band with a sound that you cannot compare to anything you hear on the radio or see on MTV. Lead singer Yasuyo has a very flowing and powerful voice...[She] had the audience in awe. Pianist Tsubasa was in a word, 'extravagant'. A mix of classical and jazz really makes her playing worth remembering and wanting to hear over and over. This band is one to place on my list of groups I want to see again."
-Bianca BC- (From an article for the LaGuardia Student News-May 2006) www.myspace.com/pickasideproduction
Formed in 2006 by Tsubasa and Yasuyo, Love Etc. combines classical mentality, the warmth of Japanese pop, soulful jazz, ambient sounds and marvelous hooks.
Tsubasa and Yasuyo met in 2004 and began to collaborate on their unique style of music. Currently they continue to write and perform in a variety of venues.
Tsubasa (Piano) began studying classical piano at age 4 in Japan and wrote her first composition at age 5. In 1998 she won a scholarship to the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where she has graduated with honors receiving a diploma in performance. Since 2002 she has been living in New York City.
Yasuyo (Lead Vocals) began singing in a local choir at age 7 and continued singing throughout her teenage years in the choir and in a local pop band. In 2000 she moved to NYC to study and prusue a career in singing. She recently graduated from CUNY, where she majored in Performing Arts and Sound Engineering.
Love Etc. has added two great musicians: Danny Zanker on bass & Yutaka on drums.
Danny has been playing bass for more than 20 years and has since had the honor of playing with thousands of musicians from all over the world. Yutaka, is an accomplished composer and has received several awards for his original works. His professional career spans over 10 years as a versatile drummer and has played in numerous projects spanning many genres both in the US and Japan.
For booking info, please contact us at: info@loveandetc.com
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Hey, hope all is well My band (Embrace Agony) is playing tomorrow (5/17) at 9pm, in Williamsburg at THE TRASH BAR (251 Grand St). It'd be great to see you there ! We'll have a few copies of our latest CD with us. Take care and be safe
hello! 3 new songs recorded in studio on our page : "Aquarelle de cendre", "Icebergs" and "Namaskard"(new version). if you want to come, listen, you're welcome. see you soon; sjàumst seinna. chà from the french mountains.
salut! 3 nouvelles chansons eregistrées en studio sur notre page : "Aquarelle de cendre", "Icebergs" et "Namaskard"(nouvelle version). si vous voulez venir, vous etes les bienvenus. à bientot; sjàumst seinna. chà des hautes alpes
Hello everyone!!! Our latest mix has just been posted! Big thanks to all who have checked us out and we appreciate all of your kind words. Much love and respect from San Marcos, Texas! Oh and if you get a sec we would be honored if you could stop by and show us some love on our guestbook. Thanks! Episode 05: Listen to this episode Episode 04: Listen to this episode All mixes visit: http://spinagents.podbean.com
I have been meditating deep into my soul & realise that music can be helpful at times but also harmful if you are obsess over it.Due to the melodies that triggers emotions ,they bring you back to the past moments & release wild imaginations. I was suppose to come up with a 2nd album in March'09 but i guess i'm gonna leave it till later due to the clowdy music directions we musicians are facing right now.Let's just blame it on the person who creates MP3 format.
I am currently researching deep into sounds that could heal people in all areas of life. *Sounds that will give you energy,vitality,strength,beauty,serenity and happiness...Keep In Touch!!
