Years active 1991 - present Origin Tokyo, Japan (1991) Role Electronic duo | Name Silent Poets Past members Takahiro Haruno | |
Also known as "Silence" Foundation Laboratory Members Michiharu Shimoda, Takahiro Haruno Albums Words + Silence, Potential Meeting Genres Acid jazz, Downtempo, Dub, Trip hop Record labels Toy's Factory, Yellow Productions, Ninja Tune Similar Little Tempo, Hibahihi, Virginia Astley, Ursula Rucker, DUB MASTER X Profiles | ||
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The Silent Poets is a Japanese electronic duo (now solo project). They have released six original albums and over than seven remix albums/EPs until now. Gaining international recognition, Silent Poets has been featured in countless music/fashion magazines, and in over 30 compilations around the world ranging from the USA, UK, France, Germany, and Italy, including the well known "Cafe Del Mar" compilation.
Their music style is in the best Acid Jazz / Down-tempo traditions and have something in common with such artists as their countryman DJ Krush, United Future Organization, DJ Cam, etc. Among the characteristic features the deep piano parts, rich colourful orchestra sound and undulating charming rhythm could be highlighted.
The Silent Poets collaborate with such electronic / pop / rap music stars as ACO, Port Of Notes, Coldcut, Frederic Galliano, Attica Blues, Yasushi Ide, DJ Vadim, Kid Loco, Towa Tei, Spiritual Vibes, Shakkazombie, Ken Hirai, Ursula Rucker etc.
The Silent Poets speak the universal language of music, whether amongst themselves on the instrumental “Mass” (off 1996’s “Firm Roots”) or supported by guests such as Last Poets Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin and Sulieman El-Hadi on “Inquizative, Derivative” (off 1994’s “Words and Silence”).
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- History
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- Soundtrack
- Compilations
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History
Silent Poets was formed by Michiharu Shimoda in 1991. Their first meaningful work was the album "Potential Meeting" released in 1992 on Toy's Factory. After releasing their 5th album "To Come..." Hiruno left the group and Silent Poets became Shimoda's solo project. After that Shimoda composed music for fashion shows, released a huge number of remixes. The latest album "Sun" was released after 6 years gap in the end of 2005.
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