In retrospect:
I couldn’t sleep the night before of this show because of the excitement. Knowing that Zaion is going away for his journey, I was so emotionally involved in this show – I was so glad that I was able to make this show happen. Shing02, a genius MC (I’d like to call him a poet rather than MC…) who I respect since high school; Emi Meyer, a beautiful young Jazz singer who I believe that she was born with her talent, and world wonderer / beat maker Zaion, whose dynamic sound always is in tune with my internal rhythm… my favorite artists from the Bay Area reunited once again here in SF.
Woke up in the morning, and my mind was so clear.
Dj Yusai
Blank canvas.
Noa- starts off.
I wrote Shing02’s song lyrics in Japanese calligraphy
The lyrics I chose were from “栞 (bookmarks)” / “Black is Beautiful” / “Luv (sic)”
Layers of poetry.
To me, music and calligraphy art are inseparable. Music inspires me, stirs up my creativity and and motivates me to write poems. Words fall into my mind so naturally from above the clouds…
Orukusaki x Zaion
Emi forgot to bring a power cord for her keyboard from LA… so she played Zaion’s Nord. Shining in bright red, it even looked cute and nice with her on the stage.
Jam session by Eric, Zaion, Beatropolis
It was 2 days before my birthday – there’s nothing more beautiful birthday gift than this show. Really good turn out for Tuesday, and seeing lots of friends’ smiles on this night blew all the worries (from last-minute booking, promotion and planning…) away. I’m so grateful to be able to work with artists + friends who I love and respect, and I know deep in my heart that this passion for music and art keeps me alive. Thank you all who came out to the show, bringing us the great vibes!
Keep pursuing what you believe in.
With the Golden Gate Bridge..
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