Floating Residency | Masayoshi Fujita (acoustic vibraphone solo)

Vibraphonist, percussionist, composer.

I started my musical journey on the drums as a child, but later switched to the vibraphone, seeking its unique sound and pushing its boundaries. Since 2006, I’ve been based in Berlin, composing and performing original works. I’ve released ten albums and collaborated with artists worldwide, even venturing into experimental electronic music with Jan Jelinek.

In 2020, I realized my dream of creating music surrounded by nature by relocating to Kamicho, Japan. I use a “prepared” technique, occasionally adding objects to my vibraphone for a distinctive sound. My music is often described as cinematic, drawing inspiration from nature’s beauty.

My latest solo album, “Bird Ambience” (2021), combines acoustic vibraphone, electronic elements, and experimental improvisation, with a focus on marimba, marking a new chapter in my musical journey.

About Floating

Floating is a monthly arts series that explores the harmony between sound and setting.

They nourish symbiotic relationships among kindred artists, environmental organizations, and unique land projects with the goal of inspiring deeper interdependence among our local communities, cultures, and environments. In addition to gatherings that encourage us to contemplate what it means to belong to an ecosystem, their programming supports a funded seasonal artist residency that explores the relationship between process and environment, as well as land residencies produced in reciprocity with local conservationists and arts communities that foster a deeper connection between people and land. In bringing people together over forward-thinking musical performances, they explore the intersection of music and ecology, envisioning art and performance as integral to the landscape of social organization, all while rehabilitating our relationships with nature and ourselves.