“Yukihiro Atsumi” released the new music song “Ume wa Saitaka -Have the Plum Flowers Bloomed?- (Live at Kyoto, 2021)”

“Yukihiro Atsumi” just dropped the new and hot song “Ume wa Saitaka -Have the Plum Flowers Bloomed?- (Live at Kyoto, 2021)”. It will contain the song 'Ume wa Saitaka -Have the Plum Flowers Bloomed?- (Live at Kyoto, 2021)' . Enjoy the J-Pop sound from the far east Asia.

"Ume wa Saitaka" (Have the Plum Flowers Bloomed?) Composer Unknown This is the second song in the series, "Hogaku 2.0 - Hauta Edo Period Ballads Live". "Hauta" is the name of the popular short ballads enjoyed in the Edo period in Japan, around the 17th century. Today, it is mostly performed by Geisha for entertainment purposes. The song is said to be written at the beginning of the Edo Geisha girls as though they are different types of flowers. Atsumi added his guitar arrangement to these songs while preserving the original form to convey the distinctive charms of "Hauta" to modern listeners. The special Ohayashi (the rhythm section) parts add vibrancy to the whole composition. This EP was recorded live at the Kyoto Prefectural Center for Arts and Culture in December 2021. Guitar and arrangement by: Yukihiro Atsumi Vocals by: Yachiho Shamisen by: Kosen Tsuzumi drum by: Kiyotaka Tosha Okawa drum by: Etsuho Tosha Japanese flute by: Densho Tosha Recording & Mixing - Takashi Mori (BOSCO MUSIC) Filming & Editing - Makoto Fujiyama Filming - Yohei Cogi (COGI FILM), Kenji Ushikubo Sound engineers - Shigeki Matsumoto, Toshikuni Hashimoto Lighting & Stage manager - Nobuharu Sawai (so:lid) Set design - Tokutaro Yamauchi, Mitate Stage production - NowWest1, Tomoko Miyata Costume provided by TROVE Sponsored by TsunaGod Produced by NIPPON NOTE RECORDS Atsumi's guitar is crafted by Ryosuke Kobayashi Guitars

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• 1： Ume wa Saitaka -Have the Plum Flowers Bloomed?- (Live at Kyoto, 2021)

  Yukihiro Atsumi

Relase date：2022-03-13

NIPPON NOTE RECORDS

Genre： J-Pop / J-POP

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Yukihiro Atsumi

Guitarist, Composer, Producer, Sonic architect, Sound designer: In 2012, he moved to Kyoto from Tokyo in search for his roots in Japan. In searching for a sound and inspiration that resembles the soul of the Japanese spirit, he moved into a 130 year-old Traditional dwelling called "Goemontei", and made it into his studio and atelier. "Full moon concert at Goemontei" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-y9WlHQY_c&feature=youtu.be&hd=1) Many of the sounds he recorded on the 2nd CTH album, "Selected Future is Love" was recorded in this space. In 2008, he started a project called thirdiq in which two albums was released. The 1st album called "monologue" was used in a documentary movie of a legendary surfer Gerry Lopez ("The Cleanist Line" you tube!!). Their 2nd album "who may find love in the imaginary axis" was used in a movie "Lush Life" which was a film based off a novel by Kotaro Isaka.Following its release in Japan, it was then released in France (by OPENZIC Distribution) and Indonesia (distributed by Demajor).It was also aired in England where DJ Benji B aired some their tracks from the album on his BBC Radio show, 1extra. He also performed at Asagiri JAM and GREENROOM. "World Is Wideopen"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XvPbysz2vc) "beyond the fields live"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCJBOdlzG3o) "yellow live"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhMA6Az3t0) In 2010, "CTH" (Conguero Tres Hoofers) was started. That is an acoustic project formed by Yukihiro Atsumi (thirdiq), SARO, and Hidero Nishioka. A unique team accompanied with the melody of an acoustic guitarist, the energy of a tap dancer, and the rhythm of a percussionist - A group that performs using simple instruments and physical movements. Before their 1st Album was released, they unexpectedly showed up on big stage at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2010, and the GREEN ROOM FESTIVAL 2010. In 2011, their 1st Album "Classics from THe parallel world" was released, in which they ranked first place in the iTunes Jazz Chart. At their second performance at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2011, they performed on 5 different stages, including a speacial stage called "Kids-Land", in which they rocked the crowd and captivated the hearts of the audience. They also made a guest appearance on "Jazzed Out", a TV program by Mezzo France. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNCN_D5OxM) In 2013, their 2nd Album "Selected Future is Love" was released, in which they ranked first place in the iTunes Jazz Chart 2 years in the row. All the pieces on this album were recorded in a 130-year-old traditional house in Kyoto, Japan. The recordings was done in a one-shot recording style, in which no additional work was put into it except for mastering. During their stay in Kyoto, they also filmed their music videos at Kiyomizu Temple and Kibune shrine. "JAPANESE MUSIC" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCkeo6yj0Cg) "Untapped Capability"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V97WrLNy8g0) In 2014, he created a sound installation using 6 speakers called "Sonic architecture:34 chapters of 'my favorite sound' 29minutes" at HAPPY SPOT NARA art festival. He performed in Europe(France, Germany, Holland, Monaco) as "CTH" over two months. They made the documentary of the tour in Europe. They performed in Taiwan. They was introduced as 'New Japanese Music' to audience in Taiwan. Other than his activities with "Conguero Tres Hoofers", he has produced and provided songs to various artists and worked with companies such as EDWIN and NHK. In 2005 and 2009, He performed on the Ananda Project's Japan Tour. In 2010, He played on their track "Heaven is Right Here feat. AK". In 2006, His remix of "Hey Ya(OUTCAST)" as JAMNUTS was aired on BBC Radio. One of his key focuses has been playing and interacting with children through music and performance. He has been visiting preschools, and other educational facilities, and showing how music can be used as a tool for communication. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5qRTgIRc8) His work style goes beyond the musical context of melody, rhythm and harmony. Yukihiro Atsumi is not only a musician, but he sees himself as a sound architect that designs sound that brings harmony, love, and positivity to our world. All his live archives here: Please search "Layered Parallel TV" on the web.

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