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Kinkakuji Temple in the Winter

photos by pinky ring

Lee Min Hyung No.10

Lee Min Hyung No. 9

MUSIK FREUDE

The Joy of Music

Joy Through Music

Percussion Duo Himmel

(right: Chika Ishibashi, left: Nanae Uehara

photo courtesy of Himmel)

(photos of hall from MUSICASA website)

Musik Freude @ MUSICASA

New Year Concert

Piano: Sachio Yoshida
Percussion : Himmel
Baritone: Keitaro Okabe
MC: Shunsuke Ochiai

【Piano】

1. Prelude cis-Moll Op.3-2 "The Bells of Moscow": 　S. Rachmaninov

2. Träumerai F-dur Op.15-7: R.Schumann

3. Erste Satz aus Fantasie C-dur Op.17: R. Schumann

4. Polonaise As-Dur Op.53 "Heroic": F. Chopin


【Percussion】

5. Toccata for Vibraphone and Marimba : A. Koppel

6. ILIJAS : N.J. Zivocovic

7. African Blues : W. Roggenkamp


【Baritone】

8. Mi Mancherai : L. Bacalov (from the film "Il Postino")

9. Ich stand in dunklen Täumen OP. 13 Nr. 1: C. Schumann

10. Stille Tränen OP. 35 Nr. 10 : R. Schumann

11. Opera Don Carlo "O Carlo, ascolta": G. Verdi

12. Kamakura wa Komoriuta: Naohiko Terashima

13. Sen no Kazeni natte: Mitsuru Arai
(a Japanese song based on the poem "Thousand Winds" by Mary Elizabeth Frye)

【Special Bonus Session】

☆　Turkish March: Mozart
by Himmel and Sachio Yoshida

☆　Kazeni Naritai: Kazufumi Miyazawa
by Himmel, Sachio Yoshida, and Keitaro Okabe
　　　　　　　

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Himmel is an exciting multi percussion duo formed by Chika Ishibashi (my yoga mate^^) and Nanae Uehara. The two artists met while studying at Tokyo University of the Arts, and formed the duo in 2008.

Himmel is a German word meaning "the sky, heaven", and it is their wish to perform like the sky that has many expressions.

The duo performs mainly on the marimba, and offers music from a variety of genres.

In May of 2009, they came in 3rd place in the International Competition for Percussion Instruments in Bulgaria, and was received enthusiastically by the jury and audience alike.

Their activities have expanded from live performances at cafes and on the street to music for TV CM etc.

The two artists are also busy individually.

As a freelance percussionist, Chika Ishibashi participates in a wide range of activities including:
Guest appearances with many major orchestras, (she has collaborated with Jo Hisaishi- composer of TWSSG), chamber and solo work, creating music for TV CM etc.

Her partner Nanae Uehara is also active not only as a performer both in Japan and abroad, but as an instructor for the participants of the popular TV drama "NODAME CANTABILE" etc.

I really look forward to future performances of Himmel and MUSIC FREUDE, a unique project that brings the artists and audience together.

GOOD LUCK!

Won-nim...

Info added: Jun Yong Bok Exhibit @ Korean Cultural Center Osaka

Photos courtesy of Pinky Ring
Kamsahamnida!

Sonsen-nim's first exhibit held in western Japan.

The exhibit focused on new works (more than those exhibited in Yotsuya).

Gayageum Performance

Lecture on Jan. 16

Article in Sankei Shimbun

Jan.17, 2010

Hanryu Urushi Art

Korean Artist Jun-san's First Exhibit in Western Japan

Jun-san expressed enthusiasm towards cultivating artists in his home country

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Message from Pinky Ring (added Jan.22):

The second and third photos were taken on the day before the opening after sonsen-nim installed the works.
That is why it is so quiet^^

Because I wanted to capture the atmosphere of the venue, I took these photos when the place was empty, with the permission of sonsen-nim.
(taking of photos is prohibited during the actual exhibit).

His lecture attracted a large crowd of 550 attendants, and the exhibit area was full of many visitors as well. From time to time, sonsen-nim gave detailed explanations of each of his works.

Lee Ming Hyung No.8

Lee Min Hyung

Saehae Bok Mani Baduseyo!

Happy New Year!

(53 X 45 cm)

Another side of pallet ...

Coming to Osaka - Jun Yong Bok Exhibit

Jan. 16 ~ Feb.6, 2o10
Korea Cultural Center Osaka

Exhibit of new works created in 2009

Sonsen-nim giving a lecture at the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo

He will also be giving a lecture in Osaka.

(The hanbok he is wearing is the same one he wore at Tokyo Dome in September.)

2009 BEST DRAMA

THE CITY HALL

BEST COUPLE!
Kim Sun Ah & Cha Seung Won


A great film starring Cha Seung Won
"A Day With My Son"

CSW also appeared in this video^^

Jun Yong Bok Sonsen-nim's Exhibit @ Korean Cultural Center

Sonsen-nim intentionally did not put a title on his works.

He would like the visitors to appreciate them with their own inspiration.

Video on the making of the SEIKO CREDOR watches.

The Center at dusk

Yon-koma Comic "WINTER 2009" (HANGUL ADDED!)

Created by Saita4
Originally posted on PESASA Dec.19,2009

Japanese to Hangul translation by chunsengyo

" to English by flowerbossa

Well, this is the last of the TWSSG calendar...

태왕사신기 캘렌더도 이것으로 마지막이구나

Since it's now the age of "Anime WLS"...

이제 세상은 「애니메 겨울연가」 의 시대가 됐고

I guess it's about time that I retire...

나도 이제 슬슬 물러서야 ...

(hey, wait a second!)

좀 기다려 !

I just came up with another 4 koma comic!

방금 새로운 욘코마（=4컷 만화）가 떠올랐으니까요

SO... this will continue... perhaps?

그래서 앞으로도 계속할 ... 지도?

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOROBUN!

SEASON'S GREETINGS

Merry Christmas!

A Sweet Interview

Thank you Hyds for introducing this sweet interview on QUILT.
This is a brief translation from the Japanese subs.

Enjoy!

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Interviewer: Here are the 3 of them from WLS. Hello.

BYJ,CJW & Yoon Suk Ho PD: Hello.

I: Park Sol Mi-ssi and Park Yong Ha-ssi mentioned they are watching this show.
Please give them a brief message.

BYJ: Yong Ha-ya, did your dance go well?
PD, you say something too.

PD: Solmi, did you get drunk?

CJW: It’s because you won. You did good.

I: Is this an inside joke?

I: How’s the shooting coming along?

CJW: We’re still working on it.

BYJ: (to CJW) How long have you not slept?

CJW: About 4 days…?

I: How about you YJ-ssi?

BYJ: I slept a lot yesterday, about 4 hours?

I: Only four?!

CJW: That’s on the good side.

BYJ: It’s true. Before that it was about a total of 3 hours in 2 days.

PD: Why are you looking at me like that?

(everyone laughs^^)

I: PD, from your point of view, how’s their acting?

PD: I am very satisfied with their performances.

I: Really?

(BYJ & CJW are both laughing while looking down.)

PD: Why are you two looking down?

Thanks to them, this has turned into a great drama.

I: So you have no complaints?

PD: On their acting, I really….don’t.

(everyone is still laughing＾＾)

I: You’re being rather vague.

PD: I have nothing to say on their acting. But they resent me for making the work so hard. They seem to find it physically trying. I wish they had the endurance to put up with it.

I: BYJ-ssi, what do you think the PD’s weakness is?

BYJ: PD just mentioned that we had little endurance, but WE don’t doze off in the middle of a shooting!
Just who was it that collapsed after giving the cue?
(explaining to interviewer) You see, PD collapsed right after giving the cue – he would have hurt himself if there hadn’t been something in front of him.

I: Well then, what do you respect about him?

BYJ: As a PD, he has high expectations for his work. As a person, he is always gentle, pure, and always considerate towards others. But when it comes to work, he is completely different. He is so stubborn that I almost find myself resenting him.

I; Like when?

BYJ: When he won’t let me sleep… but wait a minute, yesterday, this wasn’t the case…
We had more to shoot, but PD said “ let’s do the rest tomorrow”.

I: Your hairstyle is the rage right now. Do you think it suits you?

BYJ: Yes.

I: It really does suit you. Maybe I should change mine like that too.

……

I: PD, what feature of CJW-ssi attracts you the most?

PD: Her eyes.

I: Her eyes? Why.

PD: They look honest and gentle.

I: Yes, I think so too.

PD: And her smile too. Her mouth is very beautiful when she smiles.

I: Does that make your heart beat?
What do you think about you YJ-ssi?

PD: He has a special air with him. It’s true in WLS too -like a hero in a sad manga, he is like a prince in an imaginary world.

I: It seems all of you working on WLS are very close.

All: Yes.

I: Can you give us an episode?

CJW: The time PD collapsed on the set.

BYJ: That was the funniest moment.

CJW: BYJ-ssi was snoring (during a scene).
But it can’t be helped. Everyone is very tired.

I: Was the kissing scene embarrassing for you?
Facing a handsome man like him?

CJW: It was good.

(BYJ bursts into laughter ＾＾)

I: CJW-ssi, if a lover you had parted from 10 years ago appeared in front of you again in reality, what would you do?

CJW: Since the way they parted was just so sad, I think I would still like him 10 years later.

I: So you would choose your first love?

CJW: Yes, if I remained heartbroken for 10 years and couldn’t forget him.

I: How about you YJ-ssi?

BYJ: Yes, if it was like the situation in the drama, I would choose my first love.

I: So you would. SM-ssi and YH-ssi would have a hard time.

I: What do you find attractive about PSM and CJW respectively?

BYJ: With SM, she doesn’t put on airs, and is very honest with herself.
This may sound similar, but with wuri CJW, she has no lies and is a person with a pure heart.

I: How do you feel about PYH and BYJ?

CJW: On PYH, he is honest, and grown up for his age.

BYJ: Did he give you Chinese medicine?

CJW: He is a kind man who is considerate to those around him.
With YJ-ssi, since he is older than us, he is a leader like presence who helps us pull through.
As a partner too …

I: He’s wonderful.

C: Yes.

I: PD, how is this drama going to end?

PD: I talked to the scriptwriter awhile ago, and they still seem to be agonizing over it.

I: How do you personally want to end it?

PD: As in the theme of the drama, “first love is forever”, I would like to see this love fulfilled”

I: Lastly a message to the viewers.

PD :Thank you for your support we will work hard to make this an even better drama.

BYJ: Thank you for your support. I would like to appear in a better drama/movie next time…oops, I guess that’s going to be cut! (PD- how dare you say that~!)

Hahaha, I will strive to show you a better “performance” next time.

CJW: Please enjoy this drama to the end. I will work hard to become a better actress.
The END ♪