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May 30 2006 3 Comments

Public performances

The close proximity of numerous neighbours means that for the average Tokyoite, there are restrictions on what can and can’t be done at home. Any hugely expensive surround sound stereo system may well be rendered useless by the pathetic volume levels permitted, and a spot of overtly vigorous nocturnal naughtiness could well result in knowing looks or averted gazes at the next neighbourhood watch meeting.

For budding musicians however the situation is arguably even worse, as anything above a tin whistle is more than likely to cause nothing but complaints and consternation. Meaning playing equals paying, with a practice studio offering the only viable place to go and cut loose.

Unless of course knocking out a few tunes at the side of the road isn’t too off-putting.

japanese musician

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Categorized: Music, Photography

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  1. Chris says

    5/31/2006 at 6:18 am

    I wish my neighbour would do that with her piano…

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  2. James says

    6/1/2006 at 12:36 am

    You should try being a player of Rhythm Arcade games. The home arcade controllers are so bloody loud that they are pretty much useless in Tokyo.

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  3. Nickie says

    2/18/2009 at 12:38 am

    was up people im in japan right now and i love it the food and ur culture is really good and really cool

    Reply

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