Silent Poets
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The Silent Poets is a Japanese electronic duo (now solo project). They have released six original albums and over than seven remix albums/EPs until now. Gaining international recognition, Silent Poets has been featured in countless music/fashion magazines, and in over 30 compilations around the world ranging from the USA, UK, France, Germany, and Italy, including the well known "Cafe Del Mar
" compilation.
Their music style is in the best Acid Jazz
/ Down-tempo traditions and have something in common with such artists as their countryman DJ Krush
, United Future Organization
, DJ Cam
, etc. Among the characteristic features the deep piano parts, rich colourful orchestra sound and undulating charming rhythm could be highlighted.
The Silent Poets collaborate with such electronic / pop / rap music stars as ACO
, Port Of Notes, Coldcut
, Frederic Galliano, Attica Blues
, Yasushi Ide, DJ Vadim
, Kid Loco
, Towa Tei
, Spiritual Vibes, Shakkazombie
, Ken Hirai
, Ursula Rucker
etc.
The Silent Poets speak the universal language of music, whether amongst themselves on the instrumental “Mass” (off 1996’s “Firm Roots”) or supported by guests such as Last Poets Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin
and Sulieman El-Hadi on “Inquizative, Derivative” (off 1994’s “Words and Silence”).
. After releasing their 5th album "To Come..." Hiruno left the group and Silent Poets became Shimoda's solo project.
After that Shimoda composed music for fashion shows, released a huge number of remixes.
The latest album "Sun
" was released after 6 years gap in the end of 2005.
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
" compilation.
Their music style is in the best Acid Jazz
Acid jazz
Acid jazz is a musical genre that combines elements of jazz, funk and hip-hop, particularly looped beats. It developed in the UK over the 1980s and 1990s and could be seen as tacking the sound of jazz-funk onto electronic dance: jazz-funk musicians such as Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd and Grant Green are...
/ Down-tempo traditions and have something in common with such artists as their countryman DJ Krush
DJ Krush
, better known as DJ Krush, is a producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.-Biography:...
, United Future Organization
United Future Organization
United Future Organization otherwise known as UFO is a nu-jazz duo made up of Japanese-born and Frenchman . In 1994, the group appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album, Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool...
, DJ Cam
DJ Cam
DJ Cam is a French DJ. His tunes are almost entirely a hybrid of both hip-hop and jazz music, and is presented in an abstract manner. His first LP was Underground Vibes in 1994, and was revolutionary for its time, featuring familiar jazz samples and many vibe samples and heavy hip-hop influences...
, etc. Among the characteristic features the deep piano parts, rich colourful orchestra sound and undulating charming rhythm could be highlighted.
The Silent Poets collaborate with such electronic / pop / rap music stars as ACO
ACO (musician)
Aco is a female Japanese singer. She made her debut in 1995 with the pop single Fuan nano . She is a part of Sony Music Japan. She explores different musical styles, with the albums absolute ego and material displaying Electronica influences...
, Port Of Notes, Coldcut
Coldcut
Coldcut are an English dance music duo, comprising Matt Black and Jonathan More. Their signature style is electronic dance music, featuring cut up samples of hip hop, breaks, jazz, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia.-1980s:In 1986, computer programmer Matt...
, Frederic Galliano, Attica Blues
Attica Blues
Attica Blues are a UK trip-hop band, who made their debut releases on the Mo' Wax label. Taking their name from an Archie Shepp album, the band have also provided remixes for Ultra Naté, Sneaker Pimps, Silent Poets and DJ Krush.-History:...
, Yasushi Ide, DJ Vadim
DJ Vadim
DJ Vadim is a prolific DJ and producer, born in Leningrad, USSR , raised in London and currently residing in both New York and Berlin, whose music combines hip hop, soul, reggae and electronica...
, Kid Loco
Kid Loco
Jean-Yves Prieur, aka Kid Loco is a French electronic musician, DJ, remixer and producer. He was born on June 16, 1964 in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Allmusic considers his style to be similar to Air and Dimitri from Paris...
, Towa Tei
Towa Tei
is a DJ, artist and record producer in Yokahoma, Japan.Tōwa debuted as a member of Deee-Lite, from the U.S. label Elektra Records in 1990, and shot to fame via their international hit single, "Groove Is In the Heart"...
, Spiritual Vibes, Shakkazombie
Shakkazombie
Shakkazombie is a Japanese rap group consisting of three members . They formed in 1994 when Tsutchie joined Osumi and Hide-Bowie who were already making music at the time and released their first single "ShakkAttack" in 95...
, Ken Hirai
Ken Hirai
is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi Wo Tojite became the best-selling single...
, Ursula Rucker
Ursula Rucker
Ursula Rucker is an American spoken word recording artist. Rucker is known for a diverse repertoire, and for utilizing techniques that catch her listeners' attention.-Biography:...
etc.
The Silent Poets speak the universal language of music, whether amongst themselves on the instrumental “Mass” (off 1996’s “Firm Roots”) or supported by guests such as Last Poets Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin
Jalal Mansur Nuriddin
Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin, born in Brooklyn, New York, 1944, is one of the founding members of The Last Poets, a group of poets and musicians that evolved in the 1960s out of the Harlem Writers Workshop in New York City.-Biography:...
and Sulieman El-Hadi on “Inquizative, Derivative” (off 1994’s “Words and Silence”).
History
Silent Poets was formed by Michiharu Shimoda in 1991. Their first meaningful work was the album "Potential Meeting" released in 1992 on Toy's FactoryToy's Factory
is a Japanese record label founded in 1990 as a VAP subsidiary, based in Japan. It has since become an independent company.-Sub-Labels:* bellissima!* Carnage* Deep Blue* Idyllic* Kimi* Meme Tokyo* -Artists:*Aobozu*Armageddon*Bump of Chicken...
. After releasing their 5th album "To Come..." Hiruno left the group and Silent Poets became Shimoda's solo project.
After that Shimoda composed music for fashion shows, released a huge number of remixes.
The latest album "Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
" was released after 6 years gap in the end of 2005.
CD
- Potential Meeting (1993, Toy's FactoryToy's Factoryis a Japanese record label founded in 1990 as a VAP subsidiary, based in Japan. It has since become an independent company.-Sub-Labels:* bellissima!* Carnage* Deep Blue* Idyllic* Kimi* Meme Tokyo* -Artists:*Aobozu*Armageddon*Bump of Chicken...
) - Words and Silence (1994, Toy's Factory)
- Firm Roots (1996, Toy's Factory)
- For Nothing (1997, Toy's Factory)
- To Come... (1999, Toy's Factory)
- Sun (2005, Rush! Production)
Singles
- "La Vie"/"Shalom" 12“ (1994, Bellissima Records)
- "Drawing" CD/LP (1995, Toy's Factory)
- Cherry Tree EP CD/12 (1997, Toy's Factory)
- Sugar Man EP CD (1999, Toy's Factory)
- "Save the Day" 12“ (2000, Yellow ProductionsYellow ProductionsYellow Productions is an independent record label specializing in electronic music. Based in Paris, France, it was founded in 1993 by DJ Yellow and Christophe Le Friant ....
) - "Someday" 12“ (2000, Yellow Productions)
Compilations
- Cafe Del Mar vol 2 (dos), 1995
- Funkungfusion from Ninja Tunes, 1998
- X-Mix: Fast Forward & Rewind http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/135300/moviemain.jhtml