Reki
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Welcome to Reki's musicbox! ^^
Here are my songs, English and Japanese. i hope y'all like it.Band/artist history
Band history is in reverse chronological order. (in other words, the newer stuff is first. ^^)
September-November 2004:
i've attempted some collaboration projects with Japanese artists... the finished product should be out soon. ^^;
Special thanks to: Mr. Toshiyuki Yanai, Ms. Christal Ishikawa, Mr. Kei Mochizuki, and Ms.Ran Fukudo. ^^
August 2004:
First Open Mic appearance! ^^
This was @ Smith's Old Bar in Atlanta. i didn't even make it to the second round, but it was lots of fun, and people came up to me to compliment my singing. So i was happy. ^^
December 2003:
Second live concert!
... altho' only 8 people showed up. *lol*
One day i'll have time to go to local clubs and whatnot...
i sung with my sister and another member.
Songs sung there were: Zutto, I'll give you anything by nyori, Taisestu na toki, stop acting like a saint, and smile by Reki, then 3 Christmas carols.
June 2003:
First live concert! ^^
songs performed... stop acting like a saint, seijyaku no sakebi, smile, rain (instrumental), and a new song (no title yet /x.x)
2002:
took a break to concentrate more on drawing.
2001:
Purchaced new instrument, Roland XP30
translated a few of my Japanese songs into English.
(-stop acting like a saint
-smile)
rewrote a few songs
(-smile
-seijyaku no sakebi)
wrote more songs
(-merry christmas
-fly
-shakou jirei
-minikui ahiru no ko
-mirai e... with the help of Etsuko Shimazaki)
1999-2000:
Purchaced new instrument, Roland groovebox MC-303
continue writing songs.
(-paranoid/ fly into the sky
-snow
-in the city
-kimi wo omou
-smile
-seijyaku no sakebi
-biorythm
-stop acting like a saint
-kono inochi)
1999:
i write my first song with lyrics.
(-19 no natsu)
childhood:
use MIDI to record instrumental songs.
Instrument used... Yamaha Clavinova, Roland SC-55mkII, Macintosh LC for sequencingHave you performed in front of an audience?i'm trying to perform live more often... ^^;
My very first live performance was at Futago's Japanese restaurant in Alpharetta. Live performances are cool! i want to do more! ^^
Your musical influences
definitely new-school R&B influence.
Also lots of J-Pop influence. My favorite J-Pop (or J-Rock?) band is L'arc en Ciel. i also like techno... Denki Groove, especially.What equipment do you use?
-Roland XP30 synthesizer
-Roland MC-303 groovebox
-Yamaha Clavinova keyboard
-Mac LC (since 1990!)
-Yamaha QV100... still trying to get it to work. (x.x
-my trusty TASCAM 4-track recorder for mixing my voiceAnything else?
J-Pop rules! ^^ My dream is to be a multi-genre talent. Please help support me! Be on the look out for more live performances in the Alpharetta, GA area!lovespring's station
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So - I'll have to learn Japanese to figure out why the word Inspiration is sung in English in a song named Snow. Or maybe you'll tell me?Reki san!!!! Can I have your vocal parts for "Stop Acting Like A Saint" song?? I really would love to remix the song 'cos I love it!! Its really dope! :)dj denniz mixed down "dope asian" ... but the equipment i use is a studio projects b1 mic and a berinhger UB802 mixer ... sumthin liek that... and my comp... lol i'm realli amateur... anyways.. i'm interest in a collab.. so jus hit me up at my email ... m_jovillar@hotmail.com ... and lets see whut we can creative..Hello Reki, seems like you're busy with collaboration at the moment, but I definitly want to make some tunes with you
hit me up on naibudesu@hotmail.com for more details, let me know if you're interested or not.
a quick overview on what I produce: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/6/naibu.htm
oh, and nice work btw!All comments (27)
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Hi, i just check out your music and over all, its really great.you have very catchy melodies.My partner just made a new song and its called Why would you? it has pianos and strings.it kinda rap but its not gangsta or commercial.Its a song about heart break.if you have a chance come and check it out.Youll probably like it. Well, keep me updated when you drop new music. Much Love Juan G