Takushi Yoshida

Photographs

Sep 2010 - July 2015

During my residence in Southeast Asia, the necessity of photography skills for my job led to photography becoming a hobby. I traveled frequently, capturing a wide range of subjects from the region in my photographs.
I took numerous journalistic photographs on location in Indonesia.
Please check albums in my flickr account.

May 2006 - September 2010

Band Name: Alcoholic Vivi
Trio ensemble
Performed at venues like Kichijoji WARP, Shinjuku Motion, Shinjuku JAM, Sangenjaya Heaven's Door, and Kitaurawa Air's.
Collaborated with vocalist and guitarist Kenichiro Usuda in composing and arranging music.
Responsible for bass playing and programming.

Recorded tracks using a Multitrack Recorder (MTR) and Ableton Live run on a MacBook, handling arrangement and sound engineering.
Recording: Set up and adjusted microphones and other recording equipment, utilizing various mic techniques and recording technologies to optimize sound quality and balance.
Editing: Refined the recorded audio by removing unwanted parts and combining necessary segments, sometimes including adjustments of pitch and tempo.
Mixing: Combined various sound sources (vocals, instruments, effects) into a single music track, adjusting each source's volume, sound quality, and stereo balance. This process often involved adding effects like echo and reverb.
Mastering: Finalized the overall sound quality of the music track, ensuring it sounds appropriate across various mediums like radio, CDs, and streaming services.

October 2008 - September 2010

Takushi Yoshida (formerly known as "taxi"), as a solo creator, embarked on an innovative journey in the realm of digital soundscapes as an electronic music artist.
His early works under the alias taxi were known for their experimental nature, blending traditional electronic rhythms with unconventional sound patterns.
After transitioning to his real name, Yoshida expanded his style, incorporating a broader range of influences from ambient techno to Japanese electronica, creating a unique fusion that resonates with audiences worldwide.
His music is characterized by complex layers that blend synthesized melodies with organic sounds, often subtly incorporating elements of traditional Japanese music.