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Meitei Live
14 & 15 Feb
SPECIAL EVENT
Meitei Live
Japanese experimental composer Meitei presents live music sets from his Kofū trilogy, brewing ambient textures, hypnotic rhythms, lo-fi beats and samples from forgotten vinyl that capture the beauty and melancholy of Japan’s disappearing heritage.
Drawing inspiration from the tales of geishas and samurais, the cinematic legacy of Akira Kurosawa, the uncanny writings of Edogawa Ranpo and the haunting memory of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, the Kofū trilogy intertwines historical and cultural elements that ground the music in Japan’s complex past, while delving into its lingering shadows.
Meitei will showcase two distinct sets –– the beat-driven Ake set on 14 Feb and the ambient Kura set on 15 Feb, metaphorically capturing the vibrant energy of light and the serene tranquility of twilight.
Presented in collaboration with KITCHEN. LABEL as part of Living Gently, a season of slow programming and environments embracing a different way of looking and living.
Meitei Live: Agate – Kofū Tour 2025
明 Ake set: 14 Feb (Fri), 7pm
暮 Kure set: 15 Feb (Sat), 7pm
Learn more about Living Gently.
Date & Time
14 Feb (Fri): 7pm – 8pm
15 Feb (Sat): 7pm – 8pm
About the Artist
About Meitei
Hiroshima-based composer Meitei inhabits a unique sound world that bridges the temporal gap between the past and present, where contemporary techniques meet a deep reverence for Japanese folklore. Central to his artistic vision is the concept of the lost Japanese mood, which captures the fading aesthetics of a bygone era in Japan that is gradually slipping from collective memory. This exploration forms the foundation of his distinctive fusion of ambient, experimental and hip-hop influences.See more
Meitei’s albums — Kwaidan, Komachi and the Kofū trilogy, alongside SHITSURAI — challenge sound boundaries, revering the past while charting a bold new future for Japanese music and beyond. He has been commissioned by iconic brands including Issey Miyake, Shiseido, Nike Jordan, Cartier and Merrell to create original compositions for campaigns. These projects highlight his ability to translate Japan’s rich cultural textures into evocative sound paintings. His performances at international festivals, such as MUTEK Barcelona 2020 and SWEET LOVE SHOWER SPRING 2022, alongside his Kofū series of release tours in Europe, Asia and Japan, have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in genre-bending music.
About KITCHEN. LABEL
KITCHEN. LABEL is an independent record label grounding music that speaks in textures and an aesthetic that blends subtlety, depth and emotional resonance. Its catalogue spans various strains of ambient, jazz, neoclassical, folk, new age and ephemeral in-betweens. Each release is a journey into atmospheres — both earthly and otherworldly.
Founded in 2008 by Ricks Ang, the label originated in Singapore and finds itself deeply entwined with the cultural nexus of Tokyo and the broader Japanese community. Over the years, it has gathered a global community drawn to its ethos: music as a mind-space, artistry as a bridge across cultures, and sound as an intimate language of shared experience.
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