Stereo Soul
Lo-Fi
CD Album

Stereo Soul

Lo-Fi

1905yen
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Release Date November 18, 2009
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Catalog No.DAKCRCJ5-10102
JAN/ISBN 4948722387749
Product Type CD
Number of Discs 1

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[Machine Translation] The first full-length album from Lo-Fi, a band with a style previously unknown in Japan, reminiscent of The Roots, Breakestra, Ozomatli, and more, with a mix of Jazz Hip-Hop, lounge and chill elements, and old soul sounds. Lo-Fi has been active both nationally and internationally, and the members' diverse cultural backgrounds have greatly influenced the style of their sound. Lo-Fi has been active both nationally and internationally, and the members' diverse cultural backgrounds have greatly influenced the style of their sound. Lo-Fi's black music based sound appeals to both core listeners and those who prefer a more pop sound. The album offers a wide range of songs, from the easy listening rap-style pop of the first track to the ambient approach of the jam session on the sixth track. The groove is consistent throughout the album, even in the more hip-hop style songs, such as the seventh track. The last track is the climax of the album. All songs are written and arranged by Lo-Fi with lyrics by 5 ( band leader / Bass & Vocal ). The leader of the band, 5 ( Gou ), first returned to Japan from the U.S. at the age of 18 and started his music career in Japan. He has loved instruments since he was a child, starting with piano at the age of 3, and has since experienced many different genres of music and instruments until he reached his current position as bass player. Eventually, he formed a band based on the blues and R&B hip-hop sounds that came most naturally to him. After returning to Japan, 5 met YOSH, who openly listens to jazz and digital music and incorporates them into his own style, and together with newly added keyboardist Nori, mixes exquisite Japanese sounds in a lo-fi style that 5 does not have. The three of them have toured all over Japan for various art events and live performances, and will start an overseas tour in November this year.

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Stereo Soul / Lo-Fi

日本に今までいなかったスタイルのバンド Lo-Fiの1stフルアルバム。The Roots, Breakestra, Ozomatliを連想させる。Jazz Hip-Hopの良さも持ちつつ、loungeやchill的な要素、又は昔のソウルサウンドを連想させるミックスを実現している。2008年に発売したミニアルバムはiTunes Music StoreのJazz Albumランキング2位を記録し、その後メンバーを一新した期待の最新アルバム。Lo-Fiは国内/国外でも活動しており、メンバーの幅広い文化的バックグラウンドが音のスタイルを大きく影響している。ブラックミュージックを基調にしたLo-Fiのサウンドはコアなリスナーからポップなサウンドが好きなリスナーまで聴ける。幅広い楽曲をこのアルバムに入れている。1曲目の聴きやすいラップスタイルのポップ感から6曲目のアンビエントなアプローチのジャムセッションの幅が聞き所。その中でも、7曲目等のヒップホップスタイルの曲にも一貫したグルーヴ感を貫いている。最後の曲がアルバムのクライマックス。全曲 Lo-Fi 作曲・編曲作詞: 5(バンドリーダー/Bass & Vocal)。リーダーの5(ゴウ)は18歳の時に初めてアメリカから日本に帰国し、日本での音楽活動を開始する。小さい時から楽器が大好きでピアノを3歳の時にスタートした以来、現在のベースに至まで色々なジャンルの音楽や楽器を経験する。最終的には自分の一番自然だったブルースやR&Bhip-hopの音を軸にバンドを結成する。帰国後に5が出会ったYOSHはジャズやデジタルミュージック等もオープンに聞き入れて自分のスタイルに取入れてゆき、新しく加わったキーボードNoriと共に5には無い絶妙に和の音をLo-Fiにミックスする。3人が揃ってからは様々のアートイベントやライブ活動で全国をツアーし、今年11月から海外のツアーも開始する。

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    Tracklisting

    1
    Love Song / Lo-Fi
    2
    Higher / Lo-Fi
    3
    When I Wake Up / Lo-Fi
    4
    Drifter / Lo-Fi
    5
    So In Love With You / Lo-Fi
    6
    Live / Lo-Fi
    7
    Realize / Lo-Fi
    8
    What We Fight For / Lo-Fi

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