In the 2000’s Chee Shimizu helmed an untouchable Tokyo DJ collective called Discossession alongside Dr Nishimura (House music buyer for Cisco Records at the time). Balancing out this unit were a young Scotsman-abroad named Jonny Nash (who’d later form Sombrero Galaxy [ESP001] and Gaussian Curve as well as the Melody As Truth imprint), and the late guitar virtuoso and tattoo artist Zecky. Formidable DJs and multi-talents on the Tokyo scene, Discossession released two EPs on Kenji Takimi’s Crue-L imprint and various mixes individually on www.lovefingers.org, all holding well-deserved eternal cult status. Chee’s 'Denshi Meisou' [2006] and 'Follow My Dream' [2007] for Lovefingers as well as his legendary “listening sessions” at HiFi lounge SHeLTeR in the Tokyo suburb of Hachioji, laid foundation for what would become known to his followers as “Organic Music” or “Obscure Sound”, the former extending as the name of his record shop and the latter as the title of his 2013 book. 'Obscure Sound' chronicled his tastes in detail and has since become a sort of diggers bible for peers and younger generations.

At the ESP Institute’s inception in 2009, Shimizu contributed two tracks to Lovefingers’ 'Concentration Vol 1' compilation as apéritifs to a later release. “Later” eventually became “forever” and the mythical piano track (appearing only as a demo on 'Golden Age' and 'Dekmantel 061') is still, to this day, not ready for formal release. Skip a dozen years, musical interests and major life changes, and Chee has now unveiled something quite special in accordance with his Obscure Sound — rather than making new out of old rope, he presents a collaboration with Tokyo guitarist miku-mari a.k.a. Takahiro Matsumura. The artists frequently collaborate at the experimental audio/visual event, 'Sacrifice', held irregularly at Tokyo’s ForestLimit, and in 2018 when Chee was invited to DJ at Japan’s only Ambient festival 'Camp Off-Tone', he and miku-mari endeavored to expand these works into a 2-hour improvised performance. Chee collaged various percussion samples and personal field recordings utilizing four CDJs, supplementing with live windchimes and Andean chajchas, while miku-mari coupled a guitar-controlled synthesizer, 'Sound Tube' software (developed by Japanese Ambient composer Hiroshi Yoshimura) and more live elements such as Tibetan bells and pyramid crystals. Rehearsals for this performance were held prior to the festival at ForestLimit, recorded as multi-tracks and edited into these two cerebral Reconstructions.

[ESP030] Reconstructions

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[ESP030] CHEE SHIMIZU + MIKU-MARI - A - Reconstruction 1 - SNIPPET

An ambient music creator exploring the harmony between sound and space. Drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes and urban noise, I craft soundscapes that bring a sense of calm and deep relaxation.

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2024.2025
11.05// Ohbe (After Party) - Nantes
16.05// Menzal X Saul, 44 tours - Nantes
17.05// Café Mancuso - Bordeaux
23.05// Bistrot de la Poste W/Julien Tiné - St Brieuc
24.05// Safe Place w/Julien Tiné - Nantes
25.05// Lieu Unique W/Julien Tiné - Nantes
26.05// Les Petits Bateaux w/Julien Tiné - Rennes
31.05// Mostä x Estuary Tapes, Dj Set! W/Tabensi - Nantes
01.06// Open Air, La Chaumière - Nantes
23.06// Goûters Electroniques, Nantes
12.07// Voyage Voyage, Nantes
13.07//  Zaw, Nantes
07.09// Faune, Nantes
14.09// Roller Disco, Nantes
21.09// Melato, Paris (Reporté)
10.10// 303, Nantes
11.10// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
12.10//Motto, Bordeaux
27.10//A La Dérive W/ Julien Tiné & Chilly Jay, Lab, Nantes
27.10//Disquaire Nantes, Lab
10.11// Voiceless Session, Nantes
30.11// Voyage Voyage, Nantes 
06.12//Café Hourrah, St Nazaire (Estuary Tapes Exhibition!
26.12//Bras De Fer, Nantes
24.01//La Cité Fertile, Pantin
06.02// Lieu Unique, Nantes
15.06// @Days W/ Suze Ijo & Atemi, Nantes
03.10// Au Bon Coin, Nantes
04.10//Voyage Voyage, Nantes
29.11// tba paris


& more to Come!



2023
30.03// Mirage, Hanoi
12.05// Hanoi Underground Movement, Dj Set;Live from their studios! Hanoi
20.05// Mantra, Talisman, Hanoi
27.05// Kali, Hanoi
18.06// La Chaumière, Nantes
21;06//  Fête De La Musique, Nantes! Bouffay
14.07// La Cabane De Port Jean, Carquefou!
15.07// Tabarnak, Nantes!
18.07// Radio Nova // La Grande Tournée D'Eté // St Malo!
20.07// 303, Nantes
22.07// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
11.08// Safe Place, Nantes
12.08// Les Roger Bontemps, Dinan
01.09// Bras De Fer, Nantes
07.09// La Chaumière, Nantes (AFROLAB AFTER LIVE)
15.09// Ohm Town, Nantes
16.09// Banana Derby, Mauves Sur Loire
05.10// Bras De Fer, Nantes
08.10// Aora Open Air, Nantes
13.10// Bande Originale, Nantes
27.10// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
31.10// 303, Nantes
23.11// Estuary Tapes Release Party, Décadense, Nantes

2021.2022
11.09// 2nd Room Warehouse, Nantes
17.09// Féerie Impérative W/Superboom, Les Ecuries Mellinet, Nantes
23.09// Think Forward,, Cité Des Congrès, Pornichet
16.10// Paradise, 2nd Room Warehouse, Nantes
30.10// Mascarade, Le Ferrailleur, Nantes
27.11//2nd room Warehouse, Nantes
04.12// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
17.12// 303, Nantes
12.02// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
19;02// Banana Derby, Pôle Etudiant, Nantes
27:02// 303, Nantes
04.03// Wonder, Warehouse, Nantes
06.05// Spaziale, Co2, Nantes
10.06// Ouverture La Cabane De Port Jean, Carquef City Gang!
17.06// On fête la musique! Café Sur Cour, Nantes
18.06// Club Cantine W/LEBÖ, La Cantine Du Voyage, Nantes
21.06// Fête de la musique, In Town, Nantes, W/ Spaziale, Place Du Bouffay & Big City Life
24.06//Bras de Fer W/Aimé, Nantes
25.06// Les Roger Bontemps W/Barney, Phil X, Dinan
02.07// Le Rond Point All Night Long, Nantes
09/07// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
16.08// A bruis Clos, Private Place, Normandy
10.09// Le Nom De La Rose Journey! Chez Camille & Leon W/ Barney & Pgil X
25.09// Les Nantais
01.10.// Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
16.10// 303, Sunday Session!
21.10//Decadanse W/ Julien Tiné, Barney & Phil X, Nantes
26.10// Safe Place, Nantes
27.10//Café Mancuso, Bordeaux
28.10// Bras De Fer, Nantes
25.11// Mirage, Hanoi
24.12// Kali, Hanoi

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Selectist, a dynamic entertainment group dedicated to producing events, music, and art, stands out in an oversaturated sea of repetitive sounds and visuals by meticulously selecting the best of the best. With a mission to revolutionize Turkey's music landscape, Selectist embraces diversity and innovation, aiming to break free from the monotony of familiar names and usher in a new era of captivating talent. The collective's inclusive environment welcomes those with discerning tastes, offering carefully curated events that traverse the audio-visual spectrum.

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