Last summer a sonic boom hit Fukuoka, spreading electro shockwaves over the southwest Japanese city. The source of these explosive frequencies was ASIAN FORCE – and now it’s Hong Kong’s turn to feel the heat
Leading representatives of the Hong Kong electronic dance music scene Dan F (Disuye/Yumla) and Frankie Lam (Intermix/Yumla) were invited last July to conduct an audio assault, and appeared at the first ASIAN FORCE event alongside top DJs from the techno scene in the Kyushu area
With support from famous dub soundsystem Red I Sound and many local businesses, the event filled AIR FUKUOKA to the rafters and exposed 300 dance music freaks to a low-frequency attack that continued until late in the morning
Next month, the audio earthquake will hit in Hong Kong when four top DJs from Fukuoka arrive for TWO NIGHTS of explosive electronic music from minimal and tech house to deep techno and uplifting electro house
ASIAN FORCE is coming to Hong Kong. Are you ready for the EXPLOSION?
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-Asian Force in Hong kong-
九州福岡発・アジアを舞台に繰り広げるテクノ浪漫
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Hong Kong to Japan Techno Explosion! TWO DAYS!!
*Date : Friday May 7 & Saturday May 8
*Venue : Yumla
*Address : Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham Street, Central
(entrance off Pottinger Street)
*Time : 10pm till late
*Charge : $100 incl. 1 drink (each night)
*Information : www.yumla.com
*Line-Up
"FRIDAY MAY 7
MONTEA (Kyushu Force, KSF / Fukuoka, Japan)
ATSUSHI (Fukuoka, Japan)
and TAKU HIRAYAMA (Yumla / HK & Fukuoka, Japan)
"SATURDAY MAY 8"
KO*HAYASHI (Steamwork / Fukuoka, Japan)
T.B. (Otonoha / Fukuoka, Japan)
and FRANKIE LAM (Yumla, Intermix / HK)
Lighting by LUKAS (HK / AUS)
Presented by YUMLA + TAKU HIRAYAMA + MASATAKA MATSUOKA (Asian Force / Fukuoka, Japan)
***** FRIDAY MAY 8 *****
DJ Montea ( KSF / Fukuoka, Japan )
Montea’s musical history stretches back to when he started to play the violin at the age of 4. After becoming the bassist in a rock band when he was 18, he became fascinated with DJing and immersed himself in dance music culture. It was a sensible move, as the DJ has since earned supporting slots for massive names such as Derrick May, Chris Liebing, Takkyu Ishino, Ken Ishii, Fumiya Tanaka, Shin Nishimura and Kitsune, playing more than 120 gigs in 2005 alone! He blends techno, minimal, tribal and funky electro house to create a musical story which takes crowds in many directions – but always with a happy ending. Also as the organizer of Kyushu Force events, which have been running for four years in Fukuoka, he handles DJing, organisation, artwork as well as promotion. This year Montea launched the "KSF" label to encourage young talent in the city and also promote local artists and release their works. Montea is dedicated to connecting the dance music scenes of Asia and Fukuoka – which is the closest entry point to Asia in Japan
http://kyushuforce.com/
http://soundcloud.com/asianforce
DJ Atsushi (Fukuoka, Japan)
After a trip to Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand, 18-year-old Japanese traveler Atsushi was blown away by electronic dance music. He felt the atmosphere when space and sound resonated deep inside him and after returning to Japan Atsushi launched his DJ career to express himself. He plays techno, tech house and house, and has also emerged as a new production talent in Fukuoka. He emerged from the underground dance music scene and his style of music is beyond categorisation. Atsushi doesn't merely express music logically – think extremely physical and intuitional
http://www.myspace.com/atsushindrome
http://soundcloud.com/atsushi-1/live-mix-herculesxhercules-by-atsushi
with Taku Hirayama (Yumla / HK & Fukuoka, Japan)
http://www.myspace.com/taku_h
http://soundcloud.com/taku-hirayama
http://yaaamang.blogspot.com/
***** SATURDAY MAY 8*****
KO*HAYASHI (Steamwork / Fukuoka, Japan)
Ko*Hayashi entered club and dance music culture sometime in 1996. And this impressive first experience inspired him to launch his DJ career, combining techno, house, electro and breaks with scratching and an extraordinary ability to rock the dancefloor. He draws no boundaries between musical styles and has earned huge support from audience and DJs not only in Fukuoka where he lives but many other cities throughout Japan. He builds up grooves and leads crowds towards peaktime with a creative and imaginative style. He only played 180 gigs in 1 year, and regularly performs more than 100 gigs annually in Fukuoka, Tokyo and all over Japan. His passion, skill and experience has taken him to overseas clubs in Canada and Hong Kong and last year he entered music production, releasing the mix CD "Diskover" last year which included an original track
http://www.myspace.com/kohayashi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1RD3aeZGsc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n0sz56jFvQ&feature=related
DJ T.B. (Otonoha / Fukuoka, Japan)
T.B. started DJing while at university and eventually devoted himself solely to electronica, techno and house.
Now he is highly conscious of the components which form the foundation of minimal music. While the atmosphere of dance floors changes, and ideas such as contingency and sustainability are found only in the moment, T.B. is constantly trying to convert these intangible elements into live grooves. It may sound quite limited and simple, but don’t be fooled – T.B. is a versatile DJ who has collaborated with many DJs, artists, producers. As an event organiser, T.B. leads the minimal / techno / electronica scene in Fukuoka with his party "Otonoha" which has been held for over 8 years. And check out some of the big names he’s appeared with – Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Michael Mayer, Cassy, Radio Slave, Roman Flugel and many more. This year he launched two new events, "Rhythm" and "Underbar", in Fukuoka and has released tracks on his label, Otonoha. A new track with Kentaro Iwaki – aka Dub Archanoid Trim – will be out this year
http://www.myspace.com/tbotonoha
http://otonoha.jp/
http://soundcloud.com/asianforce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlUzkSKHc0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS8PIsyJS0s&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6bLO236WA8&feature=related
with Frankie Lam (Yumla, Intermix / HK)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121515891113&v=info&ref=search
http://www.myspace.com/frankielam
http://www.myspace.com/intermixhk
http://soundcloud.com/frankielam
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