Rain In Eden

Bio:

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Rain In Eden Online
http://www.rainineden.com --Japanese and English available :)

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Rain In Eden Concept
The Silk Road once linked cultures from Turkey, across land to China, by sea to Japan and on to South East Asia. Along the many routes people traded goods, ideas, culture and art. It is the source of our inspiration and a model of our belief that there is much more that links us to each other than what separates us. And through music, art and culture we can share our common humanity.

RainInEden is a project based in Tokyo, Japan. We are, ourselves, a fusion of cultures and backgrounds. Together we share a passion for the instruments and sounds of the Silk Road. Blending the tones and passion of hand made traditional instruments from across the Silk Road routes with the sounds of contemporary electronic music that defines our fast paced and modern home in Japan, our music is a fusion of old and new.

If you wish to contact us, please feel free to email our Myspace or facebook account.

Instruments
A list of the instruments we use to create our sound.

JAPAN
Shamisen: Three string Japanese traditional Lute
Shakuhachi: Japanese traditional flute

CHINA
Zhong Ruan: Middle sized round body classical lute
Xiao Ruan: Alto sized round body classical lute
Yang chin: Large hammer dulcimer
Xiao: Long vertical bamboo flute
Fulusu: Gourd shaped multiple tone flute
Er-hu: Two string Chinese violin
Doira: Chinese jingled frame drum

PERSIA
Setar: Four string Iranian classical instrument used for Sufi music
Santoor: Iranian hammer dulcimer
Persian Daf: Large Iranian frame drum with ring jingles

AFGHANISTAN
Rubab: The Lion of instruments an ancient boat shaped lute.
Dutar: Two string long neck Uzbek lute

UZBEKISTAN
Tanbur: Four string long neck Uzbek lute
Dutar: Two string long neck Uzbek lute

INDIA
Tabla: Traditional Indian Drums

UYGHUR (Northwestern China)
Tembor: Very long neck five string Uyghur traditional lute
Dutar: Similar to the Uzbek instrument but larger and longer two string lute

AZERBAIJAN
Ghaval: Small jingled frame drum

KOREA
Chang: Two head goblet drum.
Buk: Large traditional drum.

MIDDLE EAST
Bendir: Large frame drum with snare
Darbuka: Middle Eastern traditional goblet drum
Doumbek: Turkish traditional goblet drum
Riq: Egyptian small jingled frame drum

TURKEY
Turkish Saz: Long and short neck lutes.
Turkish Kamanche: Turkish violin bowed instrument.

Western Instruments
Klarinet
Synthesizers
Irish low whistle.

Member Since:

May 25, 2006

Members:

RainInEden Members

Megumi: Multi-Instrumentalist and Visual Artist
Shamisen, Ruan, Santoor, Wind Instruments, Frame Drums, Korean Percussion and Voice

Megumi is from Tokyo and comes from a background in classical Japanese music. She studied for over 10 years under a Shinnai master playing traditional Edo era classical Japanese Samisen and Songs. In more recent years she has mixed her visual art talents with her broad musical abilities to help create and define RainInEden. She is a founding member of RainInEden.

Kelly: Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer
Programming, Afghan Rubab, Long neck lutes including Uzbek and Uyghur Tanbur, Iranian Setar and Santoor, Chinese Ruan and Yang chin, Frame Drums and Percussion, and Voice.
Kelly is from Seattle but has made Tokyo his long term home. He comes from a background in underground and electronic music including the Ivy Records band Ninth Circle. A self taught musician and song writer his approach to music has been based upon inspiration and a desire to experiment with sounds and instruments. He is a founding member of RainInEden.

Herman B: Frame Drums and Percussion, Voice
Herman is a long term resident of Tokyo and a pioneer in the foreign creative community. He is an owner of Gamuso Gallery a venue in Asagaya, Tokyo that is a strong supporter of music, art and performance. Herman has a long history of drumming and percussion with a great range of bands. His sound and originality have been a wonderful addition to RainInEden.

Shiori: Tabla, Frame Drums and Percussion
Shiori is an accomplished Tabla player and member of Japan..s Indian classical music community. She brings extensive knowledge of Indian percussion and modes. Shiori also plays percussion from Japan and Asia. She has been a ground breaking addition to our band.

Influences:

Dead Can Dance, Azam Ali, Delirium, Sevara, Peter Gabriel, Uzbek Classical Music, Japanese Classical Music, Uyghur Classical Music, Iranian Classical Music, Traditional Music from around the world.

Sounds Like:

Dead Can Dance, Delerium, Sevara