ETR #21 "First Guest Talk 1/3 | The Passionate Drum Story of Fumin-san"
For our very first guest on the show, we welcomed Fumin-san (Fuminari Kawabata), a drummer active primarily in Sapporo. While Fumin-san is usually cheerful and thoughtful, his eyes turn serious the moment the topic shifts to music. In this episode, we delve into the roots of his musical journey.
His childhood dedicated to Japanese Taiko and drums is fascinating.
From playing Taiko in elementary school to picking up the drums in high school, his life has truly been walked alongside percussion instruments. The story of how he studied by rewinding videotapes to analyze performances caught the studio by surprise. In an era before YouTube, the way he stole rhythms by ear and sight is truly impressive.
The catalyst for choosing a professional path took an unexpected turn.
After graduating high school, Fumin-san moved to Tokyo, where he was discovered by a famous producer to kickstart his career. Following his time in a leader band, he returned to Sapporo and is now committed to mentoring the next generation and supporting the community, including organizing the circuit event 'Fumin Fes.' In this episode, he shares the story behind how he first started playing drums as a child, so please be sure to listen to the full episode to find out more.
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