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jenschristianfalck@yahoo.com | Copenhagen, Denmark | 12/19/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a fan of drum 'n' bass, this is a must have! I must warn you though. It is more in the soft genre of drum 'n' bass. I would call it a mixture of soulful beats with a nice blend of drum 'n' bass. It could also be categorized as a kind of acid jazz meets Vikter Duplaix meets drum 'n' bass. A modern blend of ol' time acid jazz with an input of the sound of Vikter Duplaix and the drum 'n' bass rhytms. I would recommend this to anyone. Real nice release!"

Tokyo Sound

Rog | Toronto | 10/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I recently visited Tokyo for the first time, and it is only now, after having gone there that I feel like I fully understand this album.



Makoto was born, raised, and is based there so it is understandable that the influence of this great city comes shining through in his music. This CD is Tokyo. It has the energy, the complexity, diversity, and its great charm. Every time I listen to it, I see the Neon of Shibuya, and the the whizz of the trains (amoung other things). This is Tokyo Sound.



This is a great CD for anyone new to the drum and bass sound- many elements of other genres like jazz and r&b make it easy to listen to. I even have my 50 year old Mom into it!



I am dissapointed that this is his only CD (other than Progression Sessions 9) and that there IS NOT MORE D&B put out by the Japanese.



I am also dissapointed that on my trip to Tokyo, I missed seeing Makoto live by just 2 weeks...arrg! Well, for now I can atleast enjoy the sounds of his Tokyo Human Elements. This is a unique album that should not be passed-up. One of my current favourites.



-ROG"