More than 150 types of musical instruments on display, Yamaha synthesizer 50th anniversary event held “Tokyo Musical Instruments Expo 2024” Yamaha booth to be exhibited
Yamaha Music Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2024 More than 150 types of musical instruments on display and event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Yamaha synthesizers held Yamaha booth at Tokyo Musical Instruments Expo 2024 Saturday, November 2, 2024, Sunday, November 3, 2024 Science and Technology Museum Yamaha Music Japan Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Tokyo Musical Instruments Expo 2024” to be held at the Science Museum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, and will exhibit the latest musical instruments. There will be exhibitions and live performances by artists who love Yamaha products.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-ea147b6253a1c6f6bd0ea94a7e3c2d17-3589×1272.png From left in the photo: Yamaha synthesizer “MONTAGE M7”, Yamaha electric guitar “Pacifica Professional PACP12M”, Yamaha acoustic drum “Tour Custom” 2. Yamaha synthesizer 50th anniversary project Special exhibition A panel exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Yamaha synthesizers will be held in the 6th floor conference room. In addition, we will exhibit flagship model synthesizers representing each era, such as the historical models “CS-80” and “DX1.” *Contents may change depending on circumstances. Yamaha Synthesizer 50th Anniversary Special Site
https://jp.yamaha.com/products/contents/music_production/synth_50th/index.html
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-7f7e45b9f8218759697d296d1dc212d4-3900×1562.png Yamaha Synth 50th Anniversary Special Fan Meeting We will have talks and live performances by famous domestic artists. We will deliver a treasured talk about Yamaha’s synthesizer history and a special stage featuring the latest flagship synthesizer “MONTAGE M”. Date and time: Saturday, November 2nd, doors open at 18:00, show starts at 18:30, scheduled to end at 20:00 Venue: B2F Science Hall Cast: Daisuke Asakura, Takashi Morio, Nishi-ken, Yuzo Ohkusu Tickets: General 5,000 yen (includes musical instrument expo admission ticket), 3,500 yen for high school students and under (musical instrument exposition admission free) *All prices include tax. Please check the official website for ticket details. Visitor benefits Everyone who attends the Yamaha Synth 50th Anniversary special fan meeting will receive a commemorative postcard featuring a chronology of Yamaha synthesizers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-6298812f34e8951cda842d624888bca2-800×542.jpg 3. Drummers Paradise 2024 Super Session Artists representing four drum manufacturers will perform together, delivering solo performances and a one-day super session. From Yamaha, Mr. SATOKO will appear using Yamaha drums and Zildjian cymbals. Date and time: Saturday, November 2nd, doors open at 13:00, show starts at 13:30, and ends at 15:10 Venue: B2F Science Hall Cast: SATOKO (THE &), Kid’z (MY FIRST STORY), Kuon (Kuon), Nyango Star Tickets: General 5,000 yen (includes musical instrument expo admission ticket), 3,500 yen for high school students and under (musical instrument exposition admission free) *All prices include tax. Please check the official website for ticket details. Daisuke Asakura Debuted in 1991. He is active both as a solo artist and as a unit with Access and Iceman. In 2017, he formed PANDORA with Tetsuya Komuro. His active and innovative approach to digital media such as computers and synthesizers has been highly acclaimed. He also engages in a wide range of composing, arranging, and producing activities for other artists such as T.M.Revolution and Takashi Fujii, and is developing flexible activities as a digital sound creator and keyboardist. Since the beginning of 2020, he has continued to release songs from his solo project “DA METAVERSE” and also released singles as access. Guest appearance at “Tetsuya Komuro Premium Symphonic Concert 2023” in April 2023. In addition, the live tour “access TOUR 2024 immersive arc” will start from October 26, 2024 and will be held at 6 locations nationwide. The final performance will be held at Tachikawa Stage Garden (Tokyo) on December 6, 2024. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-509f16a4049837d61e20bb5c14ffbabc-1800×2700.jpg Takashi Morio Composer/arranger/keyboardist/synthesizer artist. When he was in elementary school, he heard YMO and fell in love with synthesizers, and during his school days he spent his days immersed in bands. After that, he was involved in the production of game music and the development of synthesizers at Yamaha Corporation, and in 1994 he participated in the TRF national tour as a keyboardist. In 1996, he made his debut on Sony Records as a member of the R&B unit ‘D ground’. After completing their activities as a unit, they began composing and arranging works by various artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki, mihimaru GT, Ketsumeishi, and Charisma.com. He has also participated as a keyboardist and manipulator in live performances by BoA, D-LITE (from BIGBANG), SPYAIR, etc. A solo project is also in progress. TuneCore https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/TakashiMorio
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-508d58bb8f3b1d8e8bb370d8060fbddb-1873×1405.jpg nishi-ken To date, he has provided songs, arrangements, sound production, recordings, and remixes for many prominent artists. As a keyboard player, he is responsible for live performances, tour support, and band master. X https://x.com/n_nishiken_k Instagram https://www.instagram.com/x_nishiken_x/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-babd8ccf352f1dba1d541b8982ce01d0-854×1280.jpg Yuzo Okusu He works as a keyboard player and track maker, mainly supporting artists of various genres. He has participated in numerous live performances and recordings including ZARD, Maki Oguro, Mai Kuraki, FIELD OF VIEW, DA PUMP, and DOA. Participated in B’z Takahiro Matsumoto’s solo tour “Tak Matsumoto Tour 2024 – Here Comes the Bluesman-” held in May 2024. Responsible for producing and arranging ZARD’s “Yenaide” and “Fuyuru Omoi,” which are played as station melodies at Odakyu Electric Railway’s Shibusawa Station (Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture). At Osaka College of Music, he teaches in the music creation major, popular instrument course, and composition design course.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-fafd10110e4fdb75dfa653857b6fcb16-1393×1174.jpg SATOKO Born September 10, 1982. Born as the daughter of world-famous drummer Kozo Suganuma, she started playing drums at the age of 13 under the influence of her father.Since then, she has participated in various bands and sessions, and in 2003 started her own rock band, FUZZY CONTROL. In charge of the drum chorus and lyrics, he performs recording and live performances, and at the same time holds drum workshops all over the country. Alongside this, he also works as a support drummer for many artists such as DREAMS COME TRUE, Koshi Inaba, Koji Yoshikawa, DAITA, Kana Hanazawa, Shikao Suga, Aya Yamamoto, and Maki Oguro. In 2013, he published his first book, “Dragon Adventures with a Little Determination” (Kobunsha). He also begins to show his strength in writing activities. Since 2015, he has held solo exhibitions of paintings in various places. He is also expanding his activities as a writer and painter. In 2024, he started his band activities in earnest with the long-awaited new band “THE& On June 24th, he released the classic album “THE&” from Universal, which is packed with the outstanding performance and musical ability that made him known as a musician’s musician since his previous band days.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10414/378/10414-378-916a07d6aeb17c78757c361c76f13a5a-667×1000.jpg Yamaha Synthesizer 50th Anniversary Special Exhibition “Collection of the FM Synth DX Series that Built the Era” Yamaha’s corporate museum “Innovation Road” (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture) will hold a special exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Yamaha synthesizers, “The FM Synthesizers that Built the Era, DX Series Collection” from October 1, 2024 (Tuesday). .
https://www.yamaha.com/ja/about/experience/innovation-road/information/2024/00070/ ■ General inquiries Tokyo Musical Instruments Expo 2024 Official Website Inquiry Form https://tokyogakkiexpo.com/