
Anchorsong is the solo project by Masaaki Yoshida from Tokyo, Japan.
His unique live performance is becoming popular in Tokyo underground scene.
He creates music with AKAI MPC2000XL and KORG Triton right in front of
the audience. In other words, he re-creates the process of the composition
in Dance Music on the stage. Some people say, "It's like a painter
drawing on a white canvas."
His live performance's reputation is getting known internationally through
YouTube. Since the first video is uploaded, they had been viewed more
than 35000 times.
Many people try to talk about his live performance, but the most important
thing is the quality of the music itself stands out. It's dance music inspired
by Hip Hop, House, Techno, Electronica and so on, but also it can be enjoyed
at bedroom too.
Every song develops dramatically and sounds like
almost "pop" music.
Anchorsong is not only solo artist but also the
fluid project to create an interesting works by collaborating with other unique
musicians.
Finally, his 1st EP "The Storytelling EP" will be released on
16th May 2007(only in Japan.)
It's packaged as 2 discs (CD and LIVE DVD.).
On DVD side, besides his solo performance, the collaboration with amazing
string quartet (Violin x2, Viola, Cello) is included.