FANTASMAGORIA, Progressive Violin Rock Band is formed by Violinist Miki Fujimoto. Miki, moved to United States at age of 11, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Miki, graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music majored in classical violin. Later, studied at Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Spain with a scholarship. And after, studied composition and jazz harmony at Pan music school in Japan where formed the members of the band. Type of music is progressive violin rock with irregular rhythms with melodic melodies - from classical essence to progressive, rock, fusion and symphonic.
In September 2004, Fantasmagoria released FANTASMAGORIA live demo CD from Vital records.
In April 2005, we played at BAJA PROG FESTIVAL in MEXICO. Fantasmagoria's energetic live performance received a great acclaim and applause from the whole audiences.
In March 2006, Fantasmagoria's performance and interview was on air in
BS Nippon Television Music TV Program 「MIT Revolutions」.
In May 2007, Fantasmagoria played at DAN DAVID PRIZE CEREMONY in ISRAEL and PROG SUD FESTIVAL in FRANCE. Fantasmagoria had gained the great admirations of the performance and the originality of the music composition.
In March 2009, FANTASMAGORIA released New CD Album- FANTASMAGORIA- Day and Night from Poseidon (Japan) and Musea (France).
Continuing to play enthusiastic live performances , Fantasmagoria is in full activity as the brightest hope of progressive rock band in Japan and in all over the world.
Hi and thanks for being friends. You are a very talented group of people. Would love to see you add a vocalist, for the next CD. Good luck for the future. Michael
Hi Miki, good to meet you, thank you very much for the friendship, beautiful violin sound has its congratulations .... I wish you the best .... greetings from La Plata / Argentina. Ünder Linden
Hi everyone of FANTASMAGORIA! How are you? It's my pleasure to add you in my friend list ;) I've discovered your band a few days ago with your album called "Day and Night" and what else ? I love it! I love your sound between jazz, metal and progressive music. It's very interesting and ambiant.
Hi Miki my friend, is a pleasure to meet you, thanks for the friendship .... it
sounds very well, the violin is wonderful, congratulations ..... all the best
for you, we heard electric violin at www.myspace.com / nderlinden ?... a greeting
from La Plata / Argentina. Jorge
Hello, thanks for the add, glad to have you as a friend. I need your help to support my music and my drumming all around the world. My new cd Trance Circular Groove with special thanks Derek Sherinian (Planet X, Dream Theater) on keyboards and Giovanni Vigliar (by italian progressive-rock band Arti & Mestieri) on violin finally is out. Buy it now on www.ebay.com deluxe edition at very low price!!! Available also the rare out of print "The Gate" of BFH metal progressive trio with myself on drums, swedish guitarist Mats Hedberg on guitar and Lorenzo Feliciati on bass. If you like to listen some track please visit www.myspace.com/maurizioboco
Arigato for accepting me too among your friends. This year I also accepted to be a member of the jury for the Prog Awards. Massimo Salari suggested your "Day and Night" for listening. Good to explore your music indeed.
I really like when violin is incorporated into Rock or Pop music. That in itself makes it truly "Progressive." At times you remind me of The Mahavishnu Orchestra...Only better.
