Jobanshi

Jobanshi

Jobanshi is a Japanese ambient musician and sound designer, he started his career in 2014 with the release of his first full-length album through the Tokyo-based company, stuk Label. He records the sounds of nature with binaural and ambisonic microphones, which are then processed digitally. His approach to musical expression is well known, as he creates three-dimensional and immersive experiences for his audiences. Since his debut, Jobanshi has released recordings in over ten countries worldwide on as many recording labels, and has created sound effects for other media, such as films, commercials, and Internet programs. In recent years, he has organized installation events using unique spatial expression methods that incorporate multichannel audio, during which audiences can experience a limited soundscape in a public-space environment. In 2019, Jobanshi created the music for Hotel Gajoen Tokyo's Hundred Stages exhibition, which was designated as a cultural property by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Since 2020, he has also composed the theme music for the Japanese fashion brand, DressedUndressed.