MAICO MIYAMOTO
ABOUT ME
Maico Miyamoto
It's fun to play the unique tone of Steelpan,
Gently to soothe, sometimes rough and violently,
The sound of the place is spun smoothly with improvisation.
With the motto "Music of the heart", we play music that is close to the hearts of listeners.
Steel pan player.
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Born in Tokyo in 1987. Maico started playing piano at age 4 and marimba at age 10.
Kyoritsu Women's Second Junior High School
NHK National School Music Competition, All Japan Chorus Competition
Participation, winning the silver medal at the 1st Microche Cochar Competition
In the general section of the Tokyo Vocal Ensemble Contest hosted by the Tokyo Federation of Chorus
Gold medal as a member of the chorus group "Star Dust".
After that, enrolled in Senzoku Gakuen College of Music percussion.
Marimba, percussion instrument, Akiko Suzuki, Morishige,
He studied under Momoko Kamiya, Kikuko Ishii, Satoshi Takeshima, and Nanae Mimura.
I met Steelpan while I was in school,
Major debut in the band "Pan Pop Paradise".
So far, one album from AFTER TIME RECORDS,
Then released two albums from Nippon Columbia.
Its activities include "The World's Full View! TV Special Investigation Department" and "Sunday Heaven by Shinichiro Azumi"
Many are featured on TV and radio. Withdrew in 2012.
Of the eight-member organization called "PAN NOTE MAGIC"
In the steel band, she also plays with top players and overseas performances.
In 2012, the band's first major album "MAGIC HOUR"
Released nationwide from Nippon Columbia.
Also, participating in the latest album by singer Yoichi Sugawara,
Performed with voice actor Noriko Ohara, performed by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Participated in Toru Takemitsu's work as a steel pan player,
In addition to that, there are various types such as jazz, pop and Latin.
Artist live support and recording,
Active in numerous scenes, including participating in musicals and reading plays.
Home of Steelpan twice in 2013 and 2014
Traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, a nationally held global event
Participated in the Steelpan contest "Panorama"
In addition to the band led by top player Andy Narell,
Maico has studied as a member in several local bands.
My experience and encounters in Trinidad have a great influence on my subsequent music activities,
The duo "Maitape" with percussion
Trio with Marimba Percussion "Maicology"
With keyboard bass percussion
Hosted the instrumental band "Full Moon Eve" ,
Steelpan band "PAN NOTE MAGIC" "WAI WAI STEEL BAND"
Steel Pan Quartet "Sunny Panny"
Participated in the Caribbean Latin jazz band "Tropical "M" Project",
Maico is expanding the possibilities of Steelpan music by making use of those experiences.
Trinidad&Tobago Carnival
At the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, each steel band moves while playing on a track. This is a band with a long history "Trinidad All Stars"
Trinidad&Tobago Carnival
Carnival Jouvert Morning plays from midnight the day before to the rising sun. A photo from the top of the track I was playing.
Trinidad&Tobago PANORAMA Competition
To participate in "PANORAMA", the world's largest steel pan contest,
Photo of the yard of my local band "Birdsong Steelband"
Trinidad&Tobago Carnival
Children in disguise and walking at the carnival
Trinidad&Tobago Carnival
This is also a picture of Jouvert Morning.
Playing Steelpan
The hand that is hitting is like this.
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