Kenji Silk - Cross Talk - Japan CD

Credits:

Kenji Silk

Description:

The title CROSS TALK is based on the theme of music that one would like to listen to while riding a cross bike through the city from the Toyoko Line to Minato Mirai in the evening and at night, The mixes are designed to blend in with the scenery of the city, and to provide a sense of comfort and nostalgia as background music, taking a break from the DJ format. This is a piece that should be used not only by cyclists, but also for driving in the city after the sun goes down. Profile Born in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. He was influenced by a wide range of artists from acoustic music such as Jeff Buckley, John Butler, and Ben Folds to Funk, Disco, and Mixture such as Tower of Power, Incognito, Jamiroquai, etc. He started playing the guitar in the early 1990s. After the band broke up, he emigrated to Canada, where he has been playing in many clubs and live houses in Tokyo.He spends his days playing acoustic guitar and snowboarding. After returning to Japan, he had some free time on his hands when a friend invited him to become a DJ, and he moved to his hometown in Yamaguchi Prefecture and started DJing in earnest at Bar Laughable. He has been DJing at Bar Laughable in his hometown in Yamaguchi prefecture, and has been playing a wide range of music from Underground Hip Hop and Future Soul to Future Disco, Latin, and Jazz, depending on the floor. He has also been known to play at lounge venues outside of clubs, and can play sets as long as 6 hours. In addition to events, he has released four seasonal themed mix CDs, "Stand Series. Currently based in Tokyo and Kanagawa, he spins at various venues and will be producing a mix for the WATAKO Brewing UP BEAT MIX SERIES Vol. 3 in August 2022. He is generally OK if there is a place where people can get together and drink and listen to music. He is active at his own pace, making mixes on a spur of the moment.