ontonson is the online and distribution shop the in Shibuya, Tokyo which introduces “new music” (especially, experimental music, improvised music, post rock…etc.)
We're selling a lot Japanese ‘onkyo’ improviser’s like Otomo Yoshihide, Tetsuzi Akiyama, and underground japanese pop/rock music.
Also operates
as a record label which specializes in releasing new music and licensing foreign label’s music by making japanese editions of them.
Japanese two female singer-songwriters, Kazumi Nikaido(also known as Nika Soup) and Saya Source(of Tenniscoats, Mher Shalal Hash Baz). Nika is known for her chameleon-like ability to transform her voice, while Saya has a melancholic and straightforward singing style. Both have distinct voices that can be identified immediately, but when they sing in unison, they create melodies that are truly sublime.
They have released charming album IPIYA(2005) features playful pop songs reminiscent of nursery rhymes, repetitive mantra-like tracks. The two went back and forth from their homes in Hiroshima and Tokyo to create beautifully diverse songs for this record. This is the documentary of "how" and "why" and also "where" they had made the very original music. Many interviews, rehearsals, free sessions, live performances are included.
There is a childlike innocence to this documentary, and offers a peak into the unique world of how they make music.
Nika Soup & Saya Source/ Ipiya ontonson1/HEADZ62 2,700yen CD
The first release from the Ontonson label, a division of HEADZ, is the duo album by two female singer-songwriters, Kazumi Nikaido (also known as Nika Soup) and Saya Source (of Tenniscoats, Maher Shalal Hash Baz). This charming album features playful pop songs reminiscent of nursery rhymes,repetitive mantra-like tracks, and even a cover version of "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES."The two went back and forth from their homes in Hiroshima and Tokyo to create 19 beautifully diverse songs for this record. Nika is known for her chameleon-like ability to transform her voice, while Saya has a melancholic and straight forward singing style. Both have distinct voices that can be identified immediately,but when they sing in unison, they create melodies that are truly sublime. There is a childlike innocenceto this album, and offers a peak into the unique world of how they make music.
OtomoYoshihide / Blue weather015/HEADZ4 2,500yen CD
The soundtrack for the movie "Blue"(directed by Hiroshi Ando and starring Mikako Ichikawa, winner of Best Actress at the 2002 Moscow International Film Festival), which was based on acclaimed comic artist Kiriko Nananan's comic book of the same title, was composed by internationally renowned musician Yoshihide Otomo known for his borderless sonic creations.
Utilizing the basic musical material used in the film and the same musicians, Otomo did additional studio recordings to create another sonic version of "Blue", which can be called a true masterpiece album.
The beautiful and melancholic melodies subtly played on recorders and acoustic guitars are reminiscent of Otomo's work on his past album of film music "Blue Kite", but this album has the dynamism of a band playing together and transcends the boundaries of a conventional soundtrack record. Otomo himself has stated that this record is his "greatest work of film music" to date.
Though Otomo may have been perceived as a staunch avant-garde artist until now, this record breaks away from that image and presents a subtle, delicate, pop, and emotional sound which should be a refreshing surprise to fans of Otomo's music, and even for people who listen to his music for the first time, it should be an unforgettable experience.
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I'm going to japan this summer in august and me and my friend Drumpixhel are looking for some places to play or some event to join for a live electronics set... do you know some good places or event in tokyo which i can contact thanks じゃまた ステファン
