Creative & Visual Arts 2024 | 5 began when he first listened to Pictures at an Exhibition by Isao Tomita and Heaven and Hell by Vangelis in his teen years. Juta began to explore progressive rock and synthesiser music that were hailed as avant-garde for its time, finding the likes of Pink Floyd and ELP. As he began to love synth music more and more, he was determined to play himself, but it was expensive at the time. Instead, Juta visited music shops to play and develop his skillset. He then went to Tokyo to continue his studies, and his career as a musician started shortly thereafter. Now, Juta lives in Sendai, Miyagi, and produces music using synthesisers and computers as an independent musician. Initially, Juta was drawn to the guitar and played music such as King Crimson’s, that valued improvisation. Gradually, he started to transition to electronic music before he became wholly devoted to the sound, majorly impacted by electronic and ambient musicians, such as Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Vangelis, and Pete Namlook. Across the Flow, Juta’s first commercial album, was released in August of 2007. He has released 18 original albums since 2007, with his seventh album in 2010, Hymn, claimed to be his true masterpiece by fans around the world. Juta’s latest album, Journey, was released in August of 2024, and each new album released over the years has demonstrated his progress and mastery of the ambience genre. Juta’s music composition consists of improvisation, not programming, and his work is characterised by his love for analogue instruments. His lifelong passion for his craft has resulted in music that is beautiful, calm, emotional, and melodious, expertly designed to evoke heightened emotions in his audience. One such example of this remarkable ability can be found in a beautifully descriptive message written to Juta by a fan, proudly displayed on his website. “Hello, Mr. Takahashi,” begins Mr. Hutchings, “I wanted to write and compliment you on your track Seabound, which I first heard on StillStream Radio today. It is divine! I love to doze off to ambient music, while I create an accompanying vision in my head. In this case, I imagined a futuristic, crystalline marina, gleaming with innumerable reflections from a moon that overhung a deep azure blue sea: perfectly still, tranquil, and just a little sad. I particularly like how the chords become deeper and ‘hollower’ towards the end. Regards, Joseph Hutchings.” LUXlife magazine holds the Creative and Visual Arts Awards to celebrate the most innovative artists and creative dreamers, truly the very best of the creative world. Juta has dedicated his life to perfecting his craft and sharing his magnificent music with the world. For his pure talent and unwavering commitment to music, significantly shaping the landscape of the ambient music genre, Juta Takahashi has been awarded the title of the Most Passionate Ambient Musician in Japan. We at LUXlife would like to congratulate Juta on this monumental achievement and cannot wait to see what is next for this visionary virtuoso. Contact: Jutaro Takahashi Company: Juta Takahashi Web Address: https://jutatakahashi.com/
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