Artist Profile
Kiksty
Born in 1967. When he was in junior high school, he met Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) and was struck by lightning in his brain. In the midst of this, he formed a YMO copy band, Electrician, with two friends. The band did not have a synthesizer at first, and borrowed an electric piano from the music room to imitate the band. Around this time, he saved up money by delivering newspapers and bought a ULT-sound, which was used by YMO, and still owns it today. When he entered high school, his friend also bought a synthesizer and joined a full-fledged band, but they only played two gigs. After that, the band disbanded as each member decided to go their own way. I, too, was too busy enjoying myself to pursue any musical activities. The turning point came when I was 26 years old. I was on my honeymoon in Germany, traveling on a sightseeing bus along the Romantic Road. Classical music was playing inside the bus, and I looked out the window at the scenic beauty of the city. Then I had an epiphany. It was this environment that gave birth to classical music and, more importantly, to the instruments that make up the music. Music and instruments are created by the environment. When I thought of this, for some reason, the desire to create music came to me. It was the moment when my mental environment changed. The first time I distributed my music was in 2013. Since then, I have been creating music that I don't know if it is techno or electronic as usual, mainly for my albums. I don't have much knowledge of music theory. However, I can still make music. I can make music by utilizing my sensitivity and characteristics. That is what I believe. I will continue to pursue music that only I can make.