Formed in 2001, Bespa Kumamero is a rather unique techno duo. Their sound has a certain anachronistic feel, perhaps due to their DIY style. They mix early '90 era industrial tracks with super slick synths and Azumi Kuwadate's stoic/matter-of-fact vocal delivery. They like to mix things up and seem just as at home with primitive industrial production as they are with more modern (ironically) 8-bit sounds ala Floppy.
The trance-like music is only one half of the equation however. Their live performance is also a huge part of the music. While their new (and so far only) album Romantic Waves seems to be padded out with many instrumental songs, they are in fact just the backing tracks for their live dancing. Dance is a major component of Bespa Kumamero. While most techno bands and DJs are more than happy to leave the dancing to the crowd, Bespa Kumamero takes matters into their own hands (and feet,) offering up an interesting (and at times humorous) visual performance during the show. Sort of a cyber-budo dance involving many poses, sword demonstrations and glowsticks.
It all sounds a like a bit much, but they manage to pull it off with style and good humor. Perfect for any jaded old ravers out there.
Bespa Kumamero will be performing at Anime Matsuri March 21-23 in Huston, TX along with Aural Vampire and Nirgilis.
Muddy Romantic (Live)
Official Site
JapanFiles.com
MySpace
Members
Azumi Kuwadate - Vocals
Monkicihi Irikura - Programming/Guitars
Major Releases
Ramantic Waves - 2008 JapanFiles.com
Julie & Anna
Live
Hagure Kumo (1 - Live clip)
Hagure Kumo (2 - Live clip)
2 comments:
Thanks ZB for this post on Bespa Kumamero! What a fun duo! I'm not too crazy about their music but their lively stage presence is great. They remind a bit of Babamania who are also quite dramatic on stage. Definitely want to hear more from them.
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Steinberger! You don't see to many of those these days.
Those things (the bass guitars at least) are fun to play, but they have a shorter neck so the frets are spaced the way you are used to.
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