JABBERLOOP member introduction part 3, Keyboard player MELTEN!
We interviewed him about JABBERLOOP and his personal life.
MELTEN (Keyboard)
Full Name: Ryo Kishimoto
DOB: Feb 13, 1983
Born in Kyoto, Japan
Graduated from Osaka University of Art
[Interview with MELTEN]
What is your favorite music?
- I like many different genres of music, but especially Jazz and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
What is your favorite food?
- Fish
Hobby?
- Reading comics. I like "ONE PIECE".
Favorite film?
- I like non-fictional movies and documentaries
What do you do when you are off?
- Going to cities
Why did you choose keyboard as your musical instrument?
- My mom is a piano teacher. I started playing keyboard naturally.
How did you join JABBERLOOP?
- I was a supporting member for JABBERLOOP at first, but became an official member as time has passed. I liked their style and sounds.
How does JABBERLOOP usually make songs?
- Somebody (mostly I) write songs first, then we arrange together.
What do you feel about US debut?
- Honestly, I don't feel we really made a debut in the US but I am very honored. Japanese people pay attention to the artists when they make their debuts overseas.
Which cities in the US do you like to visit?
- I have many places I would like to visit someday, but especially New York and sacred place for grunge music, Seattle.
Any future projects?
- I want to do more shows and would love to work on various projects. I wanna visit the US too!
Do you have any artists you would like to perform with?
- I can name lots of artists, but I like to collaborate with people who have unique identities whether they are musicians or not. I would love to collaborate with American artists too!
Message to fans
- Thank you for your support!! Please look forward to our future projects!
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