Violinist, singer, and composer Kishi Bashi is slated to release his new album on May 13, 2014. The album entitled Lighght (pronounced “Light”) continues and expands the sound of his critically acclaimed debut, “151a” – which earned Kishi Bashi the title of “Best New Artist” by NPR. Since the profoundly successful release of “151a” two years ago, Kishi Bashi has toured relentlessly, captivating audiences across the globe with his loop-based live show, and fostering a groundswell of devotees. Peace. Continue reading “kishi bashi | philosophize in it! chemicalize with it! | new single”
kishi bashi // i am the antichrist to you
Kishi Bashi has a video for his touchingly poignant song “I Am The Antichrist To You” and this track is from his debut album recording 151A released earlier this year (April 2012) via Joyful Noise Recordings. After the jump I also have dates for Kishi Bashi’s first (mostly) headlining tour. Peace. Continue reading “kishi bashi // i am the antichrist to you”
Kishi Bashi // Manchester (Live Performance (Video)
When I first heard Kishi Bashi sing the song “Manchester” it instantly hit a chord with me, it’s like a tidal wave of sunlight, or akin to time spent with a good friend and every second spent in their company is all smiles a magical laughter. The song Manchester just leaves me feeling refreshed and just ‘good’! I hope it has the same effect on you. Now, Kishi Bashi has the highly imaginative, and expertly shot Brandon LaGonke directed live performance of Manchester, with not only more of his beautiful lulling voice, but his Pied Piper violin work is as beautiful as it is masterful, and o-machidō sama, just check it out after the jump. Peace. Continue reading “Kishi Bashi // Manchester (Live Performance (Video)”
Kishi Bashi // I’ll See You There
How cool of Kishi Bashi to delicately craft an inspirational ode as songgram, (Kishi Bashi’s word not mine, but it so works)“I’ll See You There” as a thank for one of his recent, and ardent, Kickstarter supporter, Cam Linh. I knew Kishi Bashi was a cool guy, now it’s beyond substantiated. Peace.
“I’ll See You There”
“Bright Whites”
Kishi Bashi // Room For Dream EP
I’ve come across a veritable deluge of outstanding music since I began this music blog back in August 2011. And when music is such an integral part of one’s existence you get very picky, developing quite a discerning ear for what will and will not cut the mustard. I came across Kishi Bashi by a fortuitous accident. I was searching for tickets for the Loney Dear show in Chicago with Of Montreal headlining on March 28th at the Metro. But I found so much more, for also on this bill was, at the time an unknown artist, Kishi Bashi. So, I being the curious sort I went looking for all things related to Kishi Bashi and boy was I rewarded. It went something like this Facebook, Twitter, kishibashi.com, and then ended beautifully at kishibashi.bandcamp.com. It was like uncovering a serendipitous mystery of sorts. A mystery, which in the end left me with an incredible first impression of the inventive, and highly accomplished musician K Ishibashi. The Room For Dream EP is four extraordinary songs brimming with enough spine tingling effervescence, upon listening you’d swear your Set-Adrift-On-A-Memory-Bliss. The utter vitality of the music makes you want to succumb to one of the most primal impulses known to mankind. To dance, to move your body and smile. What more could you ask of music than that? I’m looking forward to the Chicago show. And now I’ve more songs to sing along to: Manchester, Bright White, Conversation At The End Of The World, and Evalyn, Summer Has Arrived. I’ll know them all, or perhaps they’ll know me. Also, Kishi Bashi is also working on a new album scheduled for an April release. I’ll be eagerly awaiting. Peace. Continue reading “Kishi Bashi // Room For Dream EP”