Tokyo: Syn Cafe, LA: The Bungalow, Shanghai: Le Baron
Syn is my life's work, 25 years and still loving it, Syn's my baby!
This year I’m loving David Bowie’s Black Star…
Recently I’m loving "Burn The Witch" by Radiohead…
In Tokyo, Roppongi, clubs and karaoke bars. In LA, a bar at Sunset Marquis, Rande Gerber’s place
Get to do things that I cannot do with Duran Duran
“Horses” by Patti Smith
Today, my favourite song is “Bottle Up and Go” by John Lee Hooker
Nick and Nori Wood’s place in Tokyo and Nobu in Malibu. Saying that, I think I need to spend much more time in both cities... Just for research of course!
God knows, I think Nick spiked my drink a long time ago and I haven’t quite fully recovered yet.
Well that’s tricky!!! "Aladdin Sane” by David Bowie
It changes everyday... Today, it’s “Riverside” by Agnes Obel.
My favorite place is in the middle, Hawaii!
30 years ago I managed Nick and I have been good friend since then.
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin!
You can find me in Izakayas to wind down and gather around for fun with Today’s specials and Shochu…otherwise, nice cozy bars with good music with good speakers to indulge…and dance eventually…
Besides my long friendship and working with Nick now... cuz, SYN has the finest approach to sounds that inspire me with the goodness of staff to make what this Galaxy created… music…or the other way around;-) And of course making creative content is my passion.
Thinking of this takes up 100% of my heart and brain so please allow me to come back to you again or I won’t wake up…I always liked Prince…but that’s just one of a bunch.
Maybe I’m still searching…from classic, rap, pop to progressive rock lover…This morning I walked happily with “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay…proves that I like Avicci;-)
My favourite place is Qianmen Beijing. This is a place integrated with ancient elegance and modernisation of Beijing. Also, my favourite jazz bar is located there - where you can enjoy wonderful jazz music from all over the world.
Syn is an international creative music studio. Here, our colleagues come from all over the world, and everyone is very close to each other, we are just like a family, and we create so many excellent works together.
Four80East - Positraction
Minmi - 四季ノ呗
I love looking for new ramen shops around Tokyo.
I love to collaborate with enthusiastic, creative people, who do excellent work.
The Score: Fugees
No Woman, No Cry covered by Fugees
Kitazawa-gawa Ryokudo
Because Syn is a team of the greatest people.
“Water Forest” by Rurutia
“Time Traveler” by Rurutia
I love walking in Las Virgenes Canyon in LA - it's a beautiful place to spend time. I also love 'Malo' on Sunset Blvd for great Mexican Food, and Cafe Stella (also on Sunset!) for a nostalgic European feel.
Because I love our great work, our great team and our international outlook. #musicwithoutborders.
Transformer by Lou Reed.
Impossible Germany by Wilco.
Komazawa ~ Ikejiri-Ohashi since there are many good coffee roasters and a huge park.
To make the world a better place!
Discovery / Tokyo Incidents
Moon River
You can find me in the parks and valley where there’s nature on my days off. I also like lively yakitori place but prefer small and intimate restaurants and cafes.
I simply love people and vibes at Syn!
The latest album by Gabriela Montero
“Coisa” series by Moacir Santos
Kiryu in Ebisu. Santa Monica Beach in LA
Chemistry, I guess.
“Rubber Soul” by The Beatles
“Tomorrow Never Knows” by The Beatles
Beijing Old city, Drum-tower area. I call it the Beijing Hippy style. I like to ride my old bicycle across the Hutongs, and listen to the heartbeat of this ancient capital.
Syn is such an international company with a great diversity. Beautiful music with beautiful people.
“Splendor In The Grass” by Pink Martini
“Watch your step” by David August
I am happiest when surrounded by nature somewhere in the mountains around Tokyo,,,, and beyond!
I love music, I love Tokyo, and I love being surrounded by cool and creative people!
I always seem to come back to Lungs by Florence and the Machine.... that or Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Currently I can't stop listening to 'I'm Gonna Break Your Bones' by 'The Disco Dog'
Yoyogi Koen, Tokyo
Creative, fun and run by a fellow expat Brit!
“PARAISO” by Haruomi 'Harry' Hosono and The Yellow Magic Band
“Tokio Rush” by Haruomi 'Harry' Hosono and The Yellow Magic Band
I like to go around Ikebukuro but I still have a lot to discover.
Working with such talented people is so enriching.
Recently I like to listen to Abzu's score composed by Austin Wintory
"Ready, Able" by Grizzly Bear
Shino, Tokyo
The excitement of music
“Physical Graffiti” by Led Zeppelin
“Rocky Racoon” by The Beatles
Harajuku
Syn creates and delivers inspiring music to different parts of the world.
”Melankton” by Kate Havnevik
“EASY ACTION” by BOOM BOOM SATELLITES
In Tokyo, any run-down Yakiniku Izakaya that serves Hoppy.
For the love of music!
Right now it's Tranquillity Base Hotel and Casino by Artic Monkeys
Today, Peaches En Regalia by Frank Zappa
Around The Imperial Palace
I always love creative work. (my previous work was interior and architecture design)
Right now, “Magical Mystery Tour” by The Beatles
At the moment, Mr. Blue Sky / ELO
