Festival Report フェスティバル レポート 2011

This is a samurai street performance. / UMPTEMP

What happens when you put together five performers,　who are a Japanese
juggler, Japanese acrobats, a violinist, and a shamisen
artist (sacred shinto shrine music)?

UMPTEMP knows, as they combine different elements of art together
to blend into one piece.
Different from the traditional Japanese Kagura,
UMPTEMP composes their own version of music, with a taste of
contemporary rock and a violin.

The contrast between the violin and shamisen, each of which acts
as a western and eastern element of the music,
helps the Japanese traditional performance stand out.

Not only that, they will surprise you with exotics tricks,
like spinning objects on an umbrella!

And don't be surprised yet, because they have more tricks up their
sleeves to show.

"Luck is something you gain by hard work, and each step counts,″
saids the leader of the group. With hard work and dedication, UMPTEMP
knows how to entertain their audience.

Come and watch for yourselves, as you will be inspired by their performance.

(peparonipizza, Eriko, Nishiwaki)