I learned yesterday that Seba Jun, better known as Nujabes, prolific Japanese hip hop producer, was killed in a car accident in Tokyo on February 26th, the same day the big earthquake hit off the coast of Japan.
Frequents of this site may know him mainly from his work on the Samurai Champloo soundtrack, or collaborating with his close friend Shing02. Shingo had this to say:
"Today, I have very somber news for the international hip hop community, especially fans of the independent hip hop scene, and those who have followed my career.
It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here:
http://hydeout.net/hydeout/2010/03/_hyd … tions.html
We deeply regret the loss of a unique talent and a close friend. Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music.
As I write now from Japan, I had been leaving him messages the past couple of weeks, trying to get in the studio together, so the news could not have come any more unexpected. Even last week, I passed by his house and called him thinking he was still home.
I met Nujabes around 2000 and as an upcoming MC, I was fortunate to work on tracks such as Battlecry, F.I.L.O, Luv(sic) parts 1, 2 and 3. We had been working on the next trilogy of Luv(sic) over the past year (which we’re determined to see through). The last time we talked in January, Nujabes emailed me to wish Jeff Resurreccion, a 19-year old beatboxer who had just passed way from cancer, his heartfelt condolences.
While we continue to respect the privacy of his family, we will work to preserve his legacy, and pay tribute to the body of work, some unreleased, that he has left for us to enjoy. Jun Seba will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide.
in peace,
Shing02p"
Couldn't have said it better myself. I will just end the news post with one of my favourite songs:
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Dear You
by DJGenericName
ワッショイ ワッショイ
Ｓｌｉｃｋ Ｒｅｍｉｘ ワッショイ
Ｈｅｒｅ ｗｅ ｈａｖｅ ａ ｓｈｏｒｔ ｂｕｔ ｓｗｅｅｔ ｔｅｃｈｓｔｅｐ／ＤｎＢ ｒｅｍｉｘ ｏｆ ”Ｄｅａｒ Ｙｏｕ" ｆｒｏｍ Ｈｉｇｕｒａｓｈｉ ｎｏ Ｎａｋｕ Ｋｏｒｏ Ｎｉ， ｏｒ ”Ｗｈｅｎ ｔｈｅｙ Ｃｒｙ。” Ｑｕｉｔｅ ａｎ ｏｄｄ ａｎｉｍｅ， ｓｗｉｔｃｈｉｎｇ ｆｒｏｍ ｍｏ～ｅ ｔｏ ｈｏｒｒｏｒ ａｔ ｔｈｅ ｄｒｏｐ ｏｆ ａ ｈａｔ． Ｔｈｉｓ ｉｓ ａ ｐｒｅｔｔｙ ｇｏｏｄ ｒｅｍｉｘ ｏｆ ｔｈｅ ｔｕｎｅ， ｍｙ ｏｎｌｙ ｗｉｓｈ ｉｓ ｔｈａｔ ｉｔ ｗｅｒｅ ａ ｃｏｕｐｌｅ ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓ ｌｏｎｇｅｒ。 Thanks ｆｏｒ ｔｈｅ ｓｕｂｍｉｓｓｉｏｎ ＤＪＧｅｎｅｒｉｃＮａｍｅ， ｈｏｐｅ ｔｏ ｇｅｔ ｓｏｍｅ ｍｏｒｅ ｍａｔｅｒｉａｌ ｆｒｏｍ ｙｏｕ ｓｏｏｎ！ Ｓｏｒｒｙ ｗｅ ｗｅｒｅ ｓｏ ｌａｔｅ ｉｎ ｐｏｓｔｉｎｇ ｔｈｉｓ． ごめんｍ(_ _)ｍ
Ｓｌｉｃｋ Ｒｅｍｉｘ ワッショイ
Ｈｅｒｅ ｗｅ ｈａｖｅ ａ ｓｈｏｒｔ ｂｕｔ ｓｗｅｅｔ ｔｅｃｈｓｔｅｐ／ＤｎＢ ｒｅｍｉｘ ｏｆ ”Ｄｅａｒ Ｙｏｕ" ｆｒｏｍ Ｈｉｇｕｒａｓｈｉ ｎｏ Ｎａｋｕ Ｋｏｒｏ Ｎｉ， ｏｒ ”Ｗｈｅｎ ｔｈｅｙ Ｃｒｙ。” Ｑｕｉｔｅ ａｎ ｏｄｄ ａｎｉｍｅ， ｓｗｉｔｃｈｉｎｇ ｆｒｏｍ ｍｏ～ｅ ｔｏ ｈｏｒｒｏｒ ａｔ ｔｈｅ ｄｒｏｐ ｏｆ ａ ｈａｔ． Ｔｈｉｓ ｉｓ ａ ｐｒｅｔｔｙ ｇｏｏｄ ｒｅｍｉｘ ｏｆ ｔｈｅ ｔｕｎｅ， ｍｙ ｏｎｌｙ ｗｉｓｈ ｉｓ ｔｈａｔ ｉｔ ｗｅｒｅ ａ ｃｏｕｐｌｅ ｍｉｎｕｔｅｓ ｌｏｎｇｅｒ。 Thanks ｆｏｒ ｔｈｅ ｓｕｂｍｉｓｓｉｏｎ ＤＪＧｅｎｅｒｉｃＮａｍｅ， ｈｏｐｅ ｔｏ ｇｅｔ ｓｏｍｅ ｍｏｒｅ ｍａｔｅｒｉａｌ ｆｒｏｍ ｙｏｕ ｓｏｏｎ！ Ｓｏｒｒｙ ｗｅ ｗｅｒｅ ｓｏ ｌａｔｅ ｉｎ ｐｏｓｔｉｎｇ ｔｈｉｓ． ごめんｍ(_ _)ｍ
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Endless Expanse of Field and Sky
by Melody
This remix is professionally made, I love the violin work. This is our first Escaflowne remix to make it to Anime Remix, and what a treat! This somehow reminds me of the Chrono Cross Soundtrack. This fanciful piece takes you across the world that Escaflowne so artistically assembled. This is a must download for those who liked Escaflowne and like music.
-Xal
-Xal
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Arabian Nights
by Xaleph
I tried to showcase one of the bass/synths in this song, especially since I really liked Aladdin. I was originally going to work with this guy who I found that did some good guitar work on this song - but he never ended up sending me anything. Nonetheless I think I put together an alright piece. The ending was rushed, I do intend on putting up an update once I finish it.
This is the 100th song on Anime Remix - I'm pretty hyped about it ^_^!
This is the 100th song on Anime Remix - I'm pretty hyped about it ^_^!
Thanks to El Nachato as well for participating - seeing a new face always makes me happy. at 2:11 pm
So yeah everyone take a quick listen and, since there are only two songs, pick the one you like then PM me on these forums, catch me on IRC, or send me an email at overcoat@ gmail/.com and let me know, so I can tally up the votes. I'll count up the votes on Monday, November 2nd and tell everyone the results!
Thanks so much El Nachato [and myself!] for actually submitting something. at 5:10 pm
THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS! It's that time again! Halloween is one month away and Anime Remix needs scary awesome music to post for Halloween!
The rules are simple: Arrange or remix any tune from an anime or cartoon, and make it scary. All songs are due on October 30th, so we can listen to the songs on Halloween, and after that, for one week we will cast our votes for the best song. The winner of the competition gets the coveted REMIX #100 DESIGNATION! How cool is that? I hope to get lots of entries this year, as this is our most popular compo [OK, our only compo] and it's a good time to remind people that we're still around, and hopefully I'll get to see some new faces remixing anime music. When you finish, let me know either by email [overcoat at gmail.com] or by PMing me on the forums, or coming into #soundtempest on irc.esper.net and letting me know what's up.
Good luck! at 12:10 am
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Tomboy Brawl
by Big Giant Circles
What an absolutely marvelous song from Tenchi Muyo!! Big Giant Circles has composed a splendid piece from the classic anime - one that many otaku still love. From the guitar work to the composition, this song has the same clarity and professional feel much like the majority of the songs he's composed http://www.biggiantcircles.com/ . My only gripe is the length of the piece - 2:26 isn't particularly short, but I find myself disappointed when the song ends. I highly recommend this download and I'm sure you'll enjoy this as much as I have.