Stuff I like

Dog And Panther - Giant Hands

Just About Anything

“A Comp For Mom is a special project i planned over the past month of my mom’s life, to release in her honor and to help raise funds for her medical bills. Now it will be released in memory of her. 100% of the proceeds will be going towards any medical bills/other expenses incurred after her passing, after that 100% of the proceeds will go into a Linda Hansen Memorial Fund.”


Now, Now - Neighbors

Out October 17th 2015 via Blak Hand Records / Official Cassette Store Day release: https://blakhandrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sprintersband

Last Song

First single from Side B of ":)" by Boosegumps

To be released on October 31st

Meditation - Boosegumps

Release Date: February 12, 2016
madeline (at) teamclermont (dot) com

self-released
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Takénobu is the moniker for classically trained cellist and independent composer Nick Takenobu Ogawa. Reversal is his 5th full-length album, consisting of 1 lyrical and 12 instrumental tracks.  Ogawa composed and performed the tracks on Reversal using a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques to highlight the rich sound and dynamic range of the cello.  He records using multi-layered and multi-textural arrangements, bringing the classical instrument into a modern realm.  His self produced recordings often contain dozens of layers, highlighting a diverse range of playing styles that combine to create a cohesive and unified musical composition. 

Ogawa was raised in rural Vermont in a small town with a population of roughly one thousand residents.  He grew up spending most of his time playing in the woods, since there was no cable tv, and no next door neighbors.  His parents, both college professors at nearby Middlebury, introduced him to the cello at age 6.  Ogawa took private lessons until he was 18, and daily practice was a regimented part of his upbringing.  After years of private study and orchestral playing, Ogawa veered away from classical music and began to focus on a self-taught style of play and composition based on a variety of roots and world music influences, borrowing techniques from his guitar playing. Ogawa moved to Kyoto, Japan, where he spent a year experimenting with and cultivating his unique playing style and sound, at one point even injuring his wrist due to intense practice.  He then returned to Philadelphia, where he graduated from Haverford college thinking that he would attend law school.  

Instead, upon graduation, Ogawa moved to Vancouver, where he recorded his first full length album.  Ogawa then moved to Brooklyn, New York and won the 2006 Williamsburg live singer songwriter competition.  With the prize money he was able to independently release his first album, Introduction in 2007.  The release was modest and received favorable reviews, but did not gain widespread exposure.  At that point, Ogawa all but gave up on his dreams of pursuing music.  However, before doing so, he submitted his album to Pandora internet radio.  Over the course of the next 4 years, thanks to Pandora’s recommendation algorithm, Ogawa’s music began receiving enough streams and sales to pay the bills.  At this point, Ogawa was able to devote himself full time to music, and he has released 3 full-length albums since.  He has enjoyed frequent spins on NPR’s morning edition, opened for Kishi Bashi, and performed and arranged cello for Dessa’s “It’s Only Me”, on Parts of Speech via Doomtree Records. Ogawa has lived and performed in New York, Philadelphia, Vancouver, BC, Kyoto, Japan and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Takénobu - Reversing

STRFKR - Death as a Fetish

Get Away

11 - Our Composition Book

On a Dime

The Books - None But Shining Hours

The Books - Classy Penguin

The Books - Smells Like Content

The Books - Enjoy Your Worries, You May Never Have Them Again

I once made a few beats. I posted them here. I don't get much time to goof around with my beats anymore but I have a few zingers around here someplace. Keep looking and listening! 

The Books - Enjoy Your Worries, You May Never Have Them Again

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