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2020 20 Juli
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The second release on Constructive (sister label of SN Variations) is Last Afternoon by Japanese composer Takuma Watanabe Released in an edition of 300 clear vinyl and 200 CDs.
Having studied at Berklee College in America he is now living in Japan where he composes for film using a string ensemble founded by himself.
This is Watanabe’s first full length artist album.
Last Afternoon features collaborations with American vocalist and composer Joan La Barbara known for her recorded works with John Cage, Morton Feldman, Robert Ashley and composer and software developer Akira Rabelais known for his collaborations with Bjork and David Sylvian.
Watanabe has also collaborated with Jonas Mekas, David Sylvian, Kazuhisa Uchihashi, Félicia Atkinson, Tatsuhisa Yamamoto and Seiichi Yamamoto amongst others.