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BASSE PLANTE A Single Contrabass, Weaving Sound in Real-Time
Open Call selected works / Performance
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1. 10/31(Sat) 18:30 - 19:00
2. 10/31(Sat) 23:30 - 11/1(Sun) 0:00
1. Seijoki-dori
2. Roppongi Hills West Walk 2F
Free
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Driven by nothing but a single contrabass and a looper, this solo performance is a masterclass in real-time multi-layering—building intricate rhythms, harmonies, and melodies right before your ears. Fusing a deep appreciation for classical, pop, and Black music with flawless technique, he unlocks the full potential of the instrument to deliver an unprecedented, borderless groovy experience.
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BASSE PLANTE
Born in Saitama, Japan, he studied contrabass at the Toho Gakuen School of Music. In 2012, he launched “BASSE PLANTE,” a solo project featuring mesmerizing live performances of real-time multi-layered music. Driven by a single contrabass and a Loop Station, he seamlessly weaves together his own rhythms, harmonies, and melodies on stage. Active in Tokyo, he released his album “ONE” in 2017 and won 1st prize in the “Innovation Award” category at the International J.M. Sperger Competition in 2020.
