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music BATON 27th runner: Ken Ishii wrote:

When I was an elementary school student, I was shocked by the Space Invaders, and when I listened to YMO, I got a chance to get deeply into the music. After that, in his teens, he went through techno-pops of the street, Mute and Factory of the UK, and eventually German New Wave such as DAF, and further back to Crout Rock such as Neu.
EBM (Electronic Body Music) was the movement that came out at that time. Nitzer Ebb, Ministry, and a bit of a dance addict to Meat Beat Manifesto. However, when all the bands were getting heavier and more rocky and I couldn't get any more, I suddenly listened to Acid House and asked, "Oh, what's this? Isn't it?"
And while checking the whole early house one by one, I finally meet Detroit techno. After listening to the songs of the three members of the Model 500, Rhythim IsRhythim, and Inner City, I was convinced that "this is the music that I can be absorbed in!"
I haven't changed that much since then. Of course, I listen to music of other genres at home, but I have been techno for over 20 years in choosing songs as a DJ. But it's Dub Reggae that I take to the beach for myself.

Ken Ishii

MUSICIAN / DJ
Debuted in 1993 with the Belgian techno label "R&S". No. 1 in the techno chart of the British music magazine "NME". Acquire 1 and make the name known to the world.
In '95, released the album "Jelly Tones" (R&S/SONY) and recorded a huge hit.
In '96, a video clip of the single "Extra" from "Jelly Tones" (animation director of the movie "AKIRA" / directed by Koji Morimoto) won the British "M TV DANCE VIDEO OF THE YEAR". As a pioneer who can create world-class sounds as a Japanese, he is highly evaluated worldwide.
In 1998, composed the international version of the Nagano Olympic official opening theme. On-air in over 70 countries around the world.
In 2000, he appeared on the cover of "News Week", an American news weekly magazine. Worked extensively as an artist, DJ, producer, remixer, and recently spent two-thirds of a year DJing abroad in Europe, Asia, North/South America, Oceania, etc., and is truly an international artist. ing.
Awarded BEST TECHNO DJ at "DJ AWARDS", the highest level of dance music in 2004, held in Ibiza, Spain.
In 2005, he was in charge of the music for the Seto Japan Pavilion hosted by the government at the Aichi Expo. His talent is now known all over the world and never stops.
Released the album "SUNR IZ ER" in 2006.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Japan's debut, and we will continue to work vigorously in various fields. Beginning July 1, DJ MIX ALBUM "WARRIOR ON THE DECKS" ~P LAY,PAUSE AND P LAY 2~ was released.
■ Ken Ishii 15th anniversary in Japan special site:
http://www.kenishii15th.com/
■ Ken ishii official site:
http://www.kenishii.com/

■Release Information
KEN ISHII
The 15th anniversary plan of Japan debut
DJ MIX ALBUM
"WARRIOR ON THE DECKS
～P LAY, PAUSE AND P LAY 2～」