Denshi Lenzi

by Tokyo Riddim Band

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固く冷えた こぶりのトマト 出来るだけ うすく切りたくて といだナイフに くちびる寄せる テーブルには こぼしたワインの うすいしみ 窓を開けた ほとんど空は となりのビルに 負けていて 一・二時間だけ 希望の待てる ひるさがりです サンドウィッチに はさむトマトさん もっとまっ赤に 燃えてほしい 犬でもいればたっぷり つくるシチューも 本格的なソースも やめて 電子レンジ 熱くならない お皿の気持 となりの部屋の引越し カベがゆれてる 私は慣れた手つきで ひとり 電子レンジ 日曜日だわ それだけのこと Firmly chilled, small tomatoes I want to slice them as thinly as possible Bringing my lips close to the steaming knife On the table, the faint stains of spilled wine I open the window The sky is mostly obscured by the neighbouring buildings Just for an hour or two, they win It's a midday twilight where hope can wait Tomato, sandwiched in between I want you to burn even redder If there were even a dog, I’d make plenty of stew Even with an authentic sauce Not today, microwave The feelings of the plate that won’t get hot The next door is moving out The walls are shaking With practised hands Alone, the microwave It's Sunday That's all it is
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Denshi Dub 電子ダブ

about

Dubbed out new version of a Japanese reggae classic from 1982 by UK-based Tokyo Riddim Band. Recorded and mixed by the legendary Prince Fatty in South London, it's a fusion of past and present, East and West.

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Three generations of female musicians from Japan come together, blending reggae drums, funky bass, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. Tokyo Riddim Band is a culture clash phenomenon unlike anything else.

Championed by Gilles Peterson, and featured on NTS, Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, the group was born out of Time Capsule’s wildly popular compilation “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985”. In just a matter of months they have sold out headline shows across London and supported Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe, conjuring a raucous, dubby dancefloor that brings the classic Japanese reggae sound of the ‘70s and ‘80s to life for a new generation.

Led by the inimitable pianist and composer Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi who featured on the original compilation, Tokyo Riddim Band are set to release a series of 7” singles in the coming months with more live shows planned throughout the summer 2024.

The first single, 'Denshi Lenzi', reinvents the Natural Mystic riddim of the original Japanese production, infusing it with dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, delivering an authentic reggae/dub experience with a distinct UK flair.

小林”ミミ”泉美を始めとする在英日本人と英国人による人種・世代・性別を超越した新バンドTokyo Riddim Bandの第1弾シングルが到着!

異なる3世代の在英日本人女性ミュージシャン3人をフロントに構え、ラスタ・ドラマーを始めとした英国人の鉄壁なリズム・セクションにシティ・ポップなギターが乗り、その全てがステージ上でライブ・ダブ・ミックスされるTokyo Riddim Band。

米Pitchfork誌や英The Wire誌、BBC等、各地で絶賛されたコンピレーション ”Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985” の発売を機にレーベル・オーナーでプロデューサーのKay Suzukiによって結成。昨年10月の初ライブ以降、ロンドン各地で毎回売切公演を継続し、去る3月には英国老舗のJazz CafeでKyoto Jazz Massiveのロンドン公演の前座も務める。

コンピレーションにも参加し、歴史に残る数々の名盤とうる星やつらのテーマ曲「ラムのラブソング」で知られる小林”ミミ”泉美をキーボードに迎え、サックスには故Jah ShakaやSkatalites、Ska Cubano等とも共作・共演し、イギリスの現行レゲエ・シーンで活躍するMiss Megooこと、Megumi Mesakuを起用。ボーカルには東京でジャズ・シンガーとして活躍後、近年ロンドンでインド声楽を学びながらJazzy Sport Londonの一員として活動するAyanaが参加する。

世界中のレゲエ・シーンから絶大な信頼を得ている伝説的プロデューサー・エンジニアであるPrince Fattyが構える南ロンドンのスタジオで録音・ミックス・マスタリングが施された一連の7インチ・シングルはこれから数ヶ月に渡って発売予定。

第1弾シングルは同コンピレーションにも収録された近田春夫プロデュースによる平山みきの82年作品「電子レンジ」をカバー。オリジナル同様、Bob MarleyのNatural Mysticのリドゥムを採用しつつも、エコーの効いたボーカルやサイレン・サウンドで、より英国的なダブがかった作品に産まれ変わった。

credits

releases May 17, 2024

Keyboards: Izumi “Mimi” Kobayashi
Saxophone: Megumi Mesaku
Vocal: Ayana
Bass: Nathan Dawkins
Drum: Marley Drummond
Guitar: Euan McGinty
Dubs: Kay Suzuki
Percussions: Horseman

Written by Haruo Chikada
Composed by Yosuke Okada
Published by Amuse Inc.
(c) Time Capsule 2024


Recorded & mixed by Prince Fatty at Prince Fatty Studios, London
Mastered by Noah Priddle for Prince Fatty Studios
Produced & dubbed by Kay Suzuki

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