Taeko Onuki concert “Peter and Friends 2024” starts!

Taeko Onuki has performed in various arrangements, such as acoustic and orchestra. Among them, “Peter and Friends” is centered on songs using synthesizers and sequencers. Since the first concert was held in Tokyo last year and was well received, the second concert will have three performances, including one in Osaka. Here is a report on the first day at Ebisu Garden Hall. The members are the same as last time, Fabian-Reza Pane (piano), Masato Suzuki (bass), Manabu Sakata (drums), Hotaru Fushimi (guitar), Shohei Amimori (keyboard), and Toshinari Matsui (sequencer).

Amimori plays a variety of synth sounds. Matsui creates a danceable beat that is the core of the band’s sound, but Fushimi’s electric guitar also plays a major role. It is rare to see Onuki’s concerts with such a lot of guitar playing these days, and the performance has a rock feel to it, which has drawn a passionate response from the audience. Many of the songs selected are arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and it is especially nice that many of the famous songs from the 80s are reproduced in an arrangement that is close to the original. The songs that have been performed at recent concerts also have a different flavor when heard with this band’s arrangement. When you listen to it, your body naturally starts to sway, and Onuki smiles at the cheers of the excited audience. Onuki’s concerts tend to have a strong image of mature songs that are soft to the ears, but in this concert, Onuki’s singing voice is light and bouncy like a young girl. Onuki jokingly said, “I wanted to do this kind of concert while I’m still healthy,” but it was a very enjoyable concert that focused on the sophisticated pop of her songs. I hope this becomes a series!

◆Concert Information
Taeko Onuki Concert “Peter and Friends 2024”
Cast: Taeko Onuki (Vo), Fabian Reza Pane (Piano), Masato Suzuki (Bass), Manabu Sakata (Drums), Hotaru Fushimi (Guitar), Shohei Amimori (Keyboards), toshi808 (Sequencer)
July 3rd (Wednesday) Ebisu Garden Hall, Tokyo, Doors open 18:00, Performance begins 19:00
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Remaining performances
July 6th (Sat) Zepp Namba, Osaka Doors open at 16:00, performance begins at 17:00
(Inquiries) Kyodo Information 0570-200-888
July 9th (Tue) EX Theater Roppongi, Tokyo Doors open at 18:00, performance begins at 19:00
(Inquiries) Kyodo Tokyo 0570-550-799

◆Latest release information

Artist: Taeko Onuki
Title: Taeko Onuki Concert 2023

Release date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
CD:COCB-54368~9 ¥5,500(tax included)
BD:COXA-1360 ¥7,700(tax included)
LP: COJA-9511~2 ¥6,050 (tax included)
*LP only will be released on July 24th

Track list:
1. Profile
2. City
3. Setting sail
4. Illusion
5. Town
6. Morning Palette
7.One Fine Day With You
8. One Double Soleil
9. Volcano
10. New Shirt
11. After the Dream
12. Miracle of the Stars
13. Rainbow
14. Colorful City
15. Happy-go-Lucky
16. A Sudden Gift
17.dreamland

Recording date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Venue: Showa Women’s University Hitomi Memorial Hall

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◆Profile
Born in Tokyo.
In 1973, he formed Sugar Babe with Tatsuro Yamashita and others. They released the album “SONGS” in 1975, and disbanded in 1976. In the same year, he made his solo debut with “Grey Skies.”
Since their concert at Suntory Hall in 1987, they have continued to perform both as a band and acoustically, and have released 27 original albums to date.
Her published works include the essay collection “My Lifestyle” (Shinchosha, 2013) and many others.
He has also worked on many soundtracks for commercials, movies, TV shows and games, including the main theme of the movie “Shall we Dance?” (directed by Suo Masayuki, 1996), and the music producer for “Tokyo Weather” (directed by Takenaka Naoto, 1998/winner of the 21st Japan Academy Award for Best Original Score), among others. He is also known for his child-friendly music for “The Metropolitan Museum of Art” and “Peter Rabbit and Me.”
With the recent city pop boom, their second album “SUNSHOWER” became a hot topic, and many of their albums were re-released on vinyl in the 2010s.