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Biography: Himiko |
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Himiko, an innovative composer,
producer, and keyboardist has produced 6 electronic albums
since 2005. They are pop-crossover "Mai", dancy and somewhat
gothy "Mugen", J-electronic "Shippo o tsukame", jazzy
J-electronic “incision”, and the 5th album, “heavy metal
wannabe and electronic jazz cat”. Her 6th album "HIMIKO", with
a touch of breakcore, speedcore, jazz, noise, and metal, is
her debut album for D-TRASH Records. All of her released
recordings did great on Canadian college radio stations.
“Shippo o tsukame” was charted at #13, and “Heavy Metal
Wannabe & …” was charted at #10 top 20 electronic in National
Canadian college radio chart (earshot, monthly chart). She is
also appearing at "Fight The Scene VS. Norotec" 2008
compilation. She was a
driving force of the band called The Heavy Metal Jazz
Concepts. The 1st release entitled "Heavy Metal Jazz Concepts"
is an inventive fusing of rock into traditional jazz songs.
The 2nd album "Heavy was a Sweater", rock jazz fusion,
consisting of Mariko (aka Himiko) and her musician friends'
original tunes. This
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was charted at #6 top 20 jazz in
National Canadian college radio chart (earshot, monthly chart).
Born in Saitama, Japan, Himiko relocated to North America and
attended The University of Michigan, where she graduated with
highest distinction. Her current home is in Alberta, Canada, where
she graduated from Grant MacEwan College on the Dean's list, with
honours and an A.A. performance major in keyboards with distinction.
During her tenure at college, Himiko was awarded music and radio
scholarships, following that she received a Foundation To Assist
Canadian Talent On Record Grant. This demo recording of her original
smooth jazz material "Sensually Yours" reflected to #17 top 20 jazz
in National Canadian college radio chart (earshot, monthly chart).
Renowned and respected pianist Charlie Austin states "She is a very
talented jazz pianist and composer whose work reflects her deep
commitment to not only the art of jazz but also to the depth of
feeling, finesse, caring and intellect with which she presents her
work! She is truly worth listening to! She will convince everyone
with her strong emotional expression."
She has an innate, elastic talent for composing that is strong and
skillful. Himiko's compositions and skill evidenced by her new
recordings will establish her as an important voice in the
electronic music world.
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