He aspired to be an artist form his early youth. While traveling through Austria as teenager he played guitar and sang on the streets. He received unexpected applause and support from the local audiences. This experience made him strongly believe in the power of communication through music. After trying various instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, he chose drums as the best instrument to express himself. In the early age of 17 mabanua decided to devote himself to being a artist.
Mabanua was influenced by the sound of the 90’s hip hop group such as “Arrested Development” and the music of the 60’s and 70’s legends. He wanted to emulate the groove of black music he listened to as a child. He begun collaborating with a number of bands as a drummer at prominent music clubs in Tokyo. His technical and expressive skills came to full maturity during this period. Simulataneously, mabanua started to work on his own track using Akai MPCs. Since 2006 he was a member of a jazz-hip-hop group “Ovall”. It is a band of four musicians: their music is a unique mixture of sampling and live sound. Mabanua’s contribution as drummer consists of a characteristic, profound beat. His sensibility as a percussionist is also his strength in track making. His sound originates from a personal vision and although the basis of his music is hip hop, the ultimate goal is to create unique sound transcending any genre.
“mabanua” is a made-up word, an anagram of his real name. His first album will be release in October 8th,2008.
“ The feeling of looping music is impossible to express with words. Musicians create various sounds with different instruments during a session. Then the repetitions of sounds become blended together into one bigger wave. It is an instinctive form of communication with other musicians, audience, and myself.” manbanua said.
THE ROOTSのドラマー、クエスト・ラブを彷彿させるようなアーティスト。 ドラマーとしてはもちろん、トラックメーカーとしてもズバ抜けた才能を持っている 人です。日本を代表し世界で活躍する日も遠くはないと思います。 今後の彼が一体どうなっていくのかが本当に楽しみです！！ Sugar （ex. Vo Vo Tauドラマー/THE COMPANY）
your sound is very good, I downloaded and am playing at parties I do here in Rio, the acceptance has been super positive, congratulations! when you can meet my site and listen to the podcasts of independent Brazilian music!
What's good mabanua its the kid Bravo showin your page some love and sending a message to everybody to check out my new e.p. called "The Bravonator The Legend Of Frank Aarron" its on my page for free download but if you don't wanna travel that far heres the link thanx hope all is well peace.
thanx fo ur support. Hope u lyk wut u hear. come thru my page nytime I'll be putting new songs up once in a while. 承認ありがとう～今後も活動していくんで、 よろしくです。 stay down wit me
Peace Mabanua. Long Time no speak too. I'll be performing in the kanto area. Yokohama on the 27th of june. come thru with your peoples, if you are not busy. the flier is on my page with the info.
Thanx for beening apart of my 1st 5000 friends this is only the beginning remember this message if you like my music add me to your top friends and let know
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