Foundation ft. Ken Ishii (JP)
PUBLISHED July 22nd, 2015 05:29 am | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
Ken Ishii has been regarded internationally as one of the Japanese pioneers who can
create world-class electronic sounds. A symbol of the Japanese new culture, he was
awarded the Best Techno DJ at ‘Dance Music Awards’ in Ibiza Spain, proving himself
to be one of the world’s most talented DJ’s in the scene.
He debuted on a legendary Belgian techno label, R & S Records, in 1993. In that year
he straight won No.1 on the UK’s NME magazine’s techno chart, which led him to
worldwide recognition. In 1995, his highly praised first album ‘JELLY TONES’ (R & S /
Sony Japan) was released.
Ken set up his own label, 70 Drums, showcasing his futuristic vision and dedication to his musical roots of early Detroit techno. Everything he touches becomes a cult hit and he has lent his talents to producing music for films, earning him a Japanese Academy Awards nomination for monster hit film ‘Whiteout’ in 2000. His latest
project, Ken Ishii Presents Metropolitan Harmonic Formulas, features collaborations with various artists from different styles/genres and has been highly praised worldwide for its sophisticated sounds and diversity beyond techno.
Ken Ishii will perform at CANVAS on 22th Aug. Presale Tickets are at $20 and Door Tickets are at $30. For table reservations, contact +65 9169 3815 or [email protected].
