I am in love with Japanese ukulele duo, U900. "Diamond Head" is probably my favorite of their stop-motion animation music videos, all of which feature a pair of yuke-wielding Amigurumi.
Rabbit U was knocked out by The Ventures guitar sound and wanted to be a guitar hero. But guitars were too big for his body and he had to give up his dream. Then he started making a trip to find what he wants to be. On its way in Hawaii, he found a ukulele and decided to play this instrument. After coming back to Japan he’s got a fateful encounter
- One day in a park of Tokyo he met a guy playing the ukulele
- It was Bear 900 who also picked up a ukulele for the same reason.
The two guys have got good vibes each other and started a ukulele band U900.
Member Profiles:
Usagi-no U (Rabbit U)
- Lead vocal & Ukulele
- Character: Cheerful and like to be eye-catchy. Quite indifferent about things but easily moved to tears on the other hand.
- Favorites: latest hit pops (a fan of Beyonce nowadays), carrot juice, dancing, playing tricks.
- Character: Cheerful and like to be eye-catchy. Quite indifferent about things but easily moved to tears on the other hand.
- Favorites: latest hit pops (a fan of Beyonce nowadays), carrot juice, dancing, playing tricks.
Kuma-no Kulele (Bear 900)
-Vocal, keyboards & others
-Character: not talkative and looks absent-minded, but well organized in fact. Good at caring people and making things.
-Favorites: progressive rock & fusion, toast with honey, practicing instruments, taking a nap.
-Character: not talkative and looks absent-minded, but well organized in fact. Good at caring people and making things.
-Favorites: progressive rock & fusion, toast with honey, practicing instruments, taking a nap.
Besides managing U900, Kihara works as a professional illustrator and animator. Their album, Ukulele Ventures, is available on Amazon. You can read the full interview at Ukulele Hunt, and check out their MySpace for news/updates.
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