Flying Rhythms
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Flying Rhythms are a drum bass musical group. Founded in Tokyo
in 2002, the band's current lineup consists of Naoyuki Uchida and Latyr Sy
and Yoshio Kuge. They have released five studio albums. The drummer KUGE and percussionist LATYR play minimalistic, primal beats on the stage while the sound engineer UCHIDA remixes the beats. Their unique and original style has caught the attention of DJs like David Mancusso, Nick the Record of Lifeforce Records
, and Adrian Sherwood
of On-U Sound Records
. In 2004 Flying Rhythms released their first self-titled album Flying Rhythms. In 2005 they released a re-mix album called Rhythm Connection and second album N'DANKA N'DANKA the following year. In 2006 they released 38 minute long version called "Do The Waves". In 2007 they released new dance album Rhythm Mebius.
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
in 2002, the band's current lineup consists of Naoyuki Uchida and Latyr Sy
Latyr Sy
-Life and work:Latyr Sy moved to Japan in 1995 and organized his own percussion group AFRICA SUNU XELCOM in 1996.Latyr Sy collaborates with many artists, and genres like jazz, Latin, rock and traditional music, such as Leyona and Inushiki...
and Yoshio Kuge. They have released five studio albums. The drummer KUGE and percussionist LATYR play minimalistic, primal beats on the stage while the sound engineer UCHIDA remixes the beats. Their unique and original style has caught the attention of DJs like David Mancusso, Nick the Record of Lifeforce Records
Lifeforce Records
Lifeforce Records is a German record label that specializes in metalcore, death metal, and post-hardcore. Their current roster contains bands such as Burning Skies, This or the Apocalypse, Light Pupil Dilate and Nightrage, and they have helped to launch the careers of a number bands who went on to...
, and Adrian Sherwood
Adrian Sherwood
Adrian Sherwood is an English record producer best known for his work with dub music as well as for remixing a number of popular acts such as Coldcut, Depeche Mode, The Woodentops, Primal Scream, Pop Will Eat Itself, Sinéad O'Connor, and Skinny Puppy...
of On-U Sound Records
On-U Sound Records
On-U Sound Records is an English record label best known for releasing its own unique flavour of dub music since the 1980s. The label is owned by producer Adrian Sherwood and home to acts such as Tackhead, Dub Syndicate, African Head Charge, The London Underground, Little Annie, Creation Rebel,...
. In 2004 Flying Rhythms released their first self-titled album Flying Rhythms. In 2005 they released a re-mix album called Rhythm Connection and second album N'DANKA N'DANKA the following year. In 2006 they released 38 minute long version called "Do The Waves". In 2007 they released new dance album Rhythm Mebius.
Discography
- Flying Rhythms (2004)
- Doragon Balls (2004)
- N'DANKA N'DANKA (2005)
- Rhythm Connection (2005)
- Do The Waves (2006)
- Specialoose Fly (2006)