The
collaboration of Joji and the London Metropolitan Ensemble(LME)
began with Joji's recent album 'The Gate(1999)', recorded
at Real World Studios, followed by UK appearances including
the WOMAD festival, Reading 2001. This album features
an eclectic mix of emotional vocals interwoven with taiko
drumming, shakuhachi and string quintet.
In 2002, Joji's Japan tour with LME is planned in September,
following the release of Japanese version of "The
Gate" in June, which includes new tracks on which
LME performed.
The
London Metropolitan Ensemble
The London Metropolitan Ensemble is formed
from principals of the London Metropolitan Orchestra and
has made numerous tours, festival appearances and radio
and TV broadcasts since its inception in 1994. The group
continues to be demanded for film and television soundtracks
- excerpts of their performances of the Borodin and Ravel
string quintets can be heard in the film `The Leading
Man' starring Jon Bon Jovi, and they play Schubert and
Debussy on the Inspector Morse album `The Essential Inspector
Morse Collection'.
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