Reminds me why I miss living in Japan. For some, there's a real pride in dedication to the details of an artistic aesthetic, whether it be traditional or modern.

@anodyne57

5 жыл бұрын

And then there's the expensive drinks that automatically accompany the experience, but it pays the rent, and the dj probably...

@Morphinos

4 жыл бұрын

anodyne57 thats what i was constantly thinking. Those drinks must cost some dough

@djstatyk1540

4 жыл бұрын

And the car culture😍

@alexcarter8807

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this today. In the US when people had factory jobs, they hated them. It was considered insulting, below your true potential etc. But if you dedicate yourself to doing even a simple job well, then it is something to take great pride in. I like to think whoever made, for instance, my Pilot mechanical pencil, took great pride in making it so well. Or my Iwatani stove I like so much.

@CarrotConsumer

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexcarter8807 Pride doesn't stop something from being monotonous. No one takes pride in creating mechanical pencils.

what makes Japanese people interesting is they are "students" of whatever interests them, not just having a general knowledge, they really study and know the material

@CarrotConsumer

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Japanese are literally the only people that do that and no one else.

@erichdoerr6247

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said

@Conn30Mtenor

3 жыл бұрын

They go all in.

@giraffejuice

2 жыл бұрын

@@Conn30Mtenor I feel that's the best way to describe it.

@DMVHouseRadioOne

2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about Japan including my Wife! We may move back there in a few more years. Okinawa!

This needs to grow. More Bars like this please!

@DJDanceClassic

4 жыл бұрын

yes, I want one that plays underground dance music from 1980-1986 , you know the best dance music before house music fucked it all up

@Hoopla10

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, maybe you could start one.

@isaactorres5908

2 жыл бұрын

@@DJDanceClassic OG house is fire🔥

I really like Japanese bars, they are somewhat similar to Melbourne bars. Though they have very unique DJs, rare drinks, & nice equipments compare to here. This makes me miss PROVO, a bar & nightclub in Sapporo. DJs from different cities came to play with their own styles. Music is different with each DJ, experiemental, can be from indie to upbeat, but ultimately they sound good, easy to chill. When I was there in April, The Sun is already up at 4am, but DJ still going. and we chilled together till 8am. Went back to hotel, an hr later the DJs called me to come join them to an onsen. We rented a car, got there, chat and whined about how sleepy we are, then back home, sushi train with them later that night. Ended our night at SappoLodge, & at PROVO again. Since it's Monday, no event so no one were there but me, the DJs, and the bartender on one table. Then they took turn DJed some soft indie beats. Back to Tokyo, then Melbourne next day. Had a great time. Recommend people who are into audio to check out bars that have DJs visit often, or have good sound system.

@abbotsful

4 жыл бұрын

oh Yuuna, I miss PROVO too! Ryuta, taka and Emi and everyone, so nice. I hope you get to Precious Hall up the road near Odori park one day if you haven't yet. It is the best sound space I have ever been to, really lovingly crafted, their tagline is 'music brings us all together'. Sappo lodge is cool too

@mfn1563

Жыл бұрын

Do they actually make money?

Great cinematography and an especially great soundtrack. That really elevated the video for me. Amazing work RA!

It is crazy to me to me that anyone could dislike this.

@scrums4748

5 жыл бұрын

Most dislikes are by mistake

@kenneththompson8933

4 жыл бұрын

People who don't know how to "listen" to music.

I'm living also in the same city right now (Hachioji)...can even see where my apartment at 5:12...never knew there's a like that here...maybe i could go and check it out sometime

@garrettk7166

5 жыл бұрын

Please do. This is intriguing. I don't live in Japan, and thus have no way to visit. Would love to hear what it's like

@daviddiaz872

5 жыл бұрын

no brainer

@inef85

5 жыл бұрын

report back!!

@ZoidZoidZoidberg

5 жыл бұрын

You must!

@Dr_Lucozade

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I used to live there in 2016/17!

It looks like a venue set in Cowboy Bebop's universe. 🚀

@W0LF2612

5 жыл бұрын

exactly.

@jt3013

4 жыл бұрын

Uch, yes. The feels

An audiophiles dream hangout spot

1:44 this is like tea ceremony for audiophiles

@kacperuminski1547

5 жыл бұрын

Turning on a system is certainly very "ceremonious."

I've always had dream of a place like that in my town..

@enricodragoni

5 жыл бұрын

go kalt :V

@bobdigitally

5 жыл бұрын

Make it so

@os_oz

5 жыл бұрын

you and me both my friend, you and me both.

@cherrybansx7398

5 жыл бұрын

still nothing cool in my hometown

@vxncnt

5 жыл бұрын

@@bobdigitally if it was that easy lmao

The type of place I'd love to spend my life in

@Lawrence-L

5 жыл бұрын

Same dude !

@jareknowak8712

5 жыл бұрын

+1

@randomdude7384

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lawrence-L Deadass there are mad places like this one out there in Tokyo, hope they cover them as well

@randomdude7384

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lawrence-L The son Chee Shimizu is the dude, I've been buying records from him for over 5 years, most def the type of dude everybody should fw

@Lawrence-L

5 жыл бұрын

@@randomdude7384 I'll check this out for sure, would you also have some links to share ? Thanks.

I think i just found what i want to do for a living. Eventually.

@ricktroutman5059

5 жыл бұрын

Nick You yes

@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx

4 жыл бұрын

We got 3 of us so far, lets make a union

@mihaicalincosariu

4 жыл бұрын

Four

@abeautifulcity3301

4 жыл бұрын

Do what?

@HaseooPoE

4 жыл бұрын

5

We know why we're here

Very mellow. Details are important and there is beauty in them. Everything is done precisely and with great care and thought. I think I would like Japan very much. Arigato.

Thanks for this, really enjoyed it.

Thank you for sharing such a very nice adress and experience. A great video with construction and significant development, enhanced by excellent shots.

Beautiful video. Thank you RA.

The Illest place sound-wise is the legendary Precious Hall in Sapporo, where David Mancuso used to play and where the very first Japanese The Loft party took place

@danielwilson2221

5 жыл бұрын

Reading the comments looking for a precious hall reference.

@randomdude7384

5 жыл бұрын

@@danielwilson2221 not sure the owner would be down to make a vid bout that place, it's the epitome of underground

the content and production is top notch

blessed are we that have discovered the delights of electronic music. i love bleep and boomkat shopping sprees.

Thank you for this🖤

Love this content, RA. Thank you. Gonna need to listen to Version Brothers’ music when it’s released!

A place like SHeLTeR is my future goal, the reason I work my ass off 24/7. Much respect for each one of these gentlemen!

@mfn1563

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever get to your goal?

@bluein_

3 ай бұрын

How's your journey going?

i gotta go!!!! so siiick. thanks for making this film!

beautiful! thank you!!

Technics 1200s in the booth! Can’t mess with a classic.

A dream I’ve always had. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

Really nice video! Glad to see these longer-form videos coming back

Beautiful. Reminds me of the Loft in NY, David Mancuso style.

The hidden final level for musicians

I'm sold!

I've been here! This place is right on and groovy! It may come off as pretentious to some but its also a place where people really care about the music. No annoying drunk, bros and hoes screaming to repetitive top 40 bullshit at some run of the mill "Irish Pub" or "Crazy Loco Tequilla" spots you see the world over nowadays. Its a place where people really come for the music, to have their drink, chill, share their love for the songs that are playing or where you'll discover new tunes that'll stick with you. And the people actually have great conversations about music! Definitely groovy people here but its definitely for a more chill, mature crowd.

@fritz3802

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Zena where? I can’t find it online anywhere ... in Tokyo now

@danzena4059

5 жыл бұрын

@@fritz3802 You have to take the the train to Hachioji. It's deep in Tokyo, not in the main wards of Tokyo. I think it's the Chuo Line if I can remember. And when you get off at Hachioji, you have to walk a little bit. It's in a quiet area.

@fritz3802

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Zena ah ok... there must be a location online somewhere just can’t find it..

@danzena4059

5 жыл бұрын

@@fritz3802 www.at-shelter.com/ Check this out

This is the place I always wanted. A place where they play variety of music. 🎧🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻📻

@DeathofaShade

5 жыл бұрын

It's weird how it is always so hard to find.

@mrvalenz7990

5 жыл бұрын

yeah but the hard ones are the best. 🤘

The whole country of Japan is simply amazing. Beautiful people; beautiful culture. This video captures a small segment of their perfection.

@elissitdesign

5 жыл бұрын

nemaminika Apparently you’re capable of an extremely stupid comment.

wonderful :-) I'm happy to know this exists.

so chill

Awesome content RA. And big up to the SHeLTeR people!

Looks like the Tea ceremony has evolved🤷‍♂️ I like it 🙂🙏

beautiful

A wonderful documentary about an important cultural development!

What an amazing piece. Thank you RA for producing content of this quality and uniqueness.

Awesome Man

Very interesting concept.

beautiful people peacefully bars

Wow. Would be great to visit just once or chill with the Version Brothers & Yoshio.

0:30 what a beautiful disc BGM, fist time to listening, thank you :D

Wonderful video

Inspirational

Theres no place quite like japan they are a fascinating people.

I am looking forward to my pilgrimage to this magical place.

Just back from tokyo, would have been cool to go here.

Wow! Yes! Look at these comments. Shelter should do audio/video broadcasts of listening sessions.

Wonderful idea

real inspiration!

Never been to Japan, but they have this kind of bar in Seoul too, called Sloth Incheon. Dope place!

@TreyPrankz

5 жыл бұрын

WORD?

@vitorrompante4564

4 жыл бұрын

What about the track at 3:29 @moskalus? Moss - Coincidence (Unreleased)? i heard that one before whos that guy?!

Keep up the incredible quality RA

I'm going to try to find this place next time in Tokyo, hmmm, I guess in December

So so so DOPE

What a great Feature from RA ! Love these little articles/videos

If I ever make it to Japan I am DEFINITELY going to that place

Well, now I know where is my next destination

Yo please release those unreleased tracks asap! Great documentary!

Awesome.

I was a resident at a local martini lounge every Wednesday in Canada. Very similar vibes.

What a wonderful insight into bar owners that take great sound seriously, wish the places where i DJ had the same level of passion and enthusiasm.

This. This is what my dream job is.

Liked the highlighting of YMO in the beginning...

I've just been transported to a new world

I love this series. We need more of these videos.

Thanks.

These people are approaching PEAK cool

Beautiful documentary and great musical and friendly space - concept. Very inspiring to find people like this out there in rural japan

What a whimsical place! I love everything about this.

Reminds my much of how Murakamis protagonists are in love with jazz bars.

This is both very Japanese and very universal, the great appreciation for art is deeply rooted in the culture and spirit of Japan but the universal, yet the language of music and the need for a place filled with people that just get what you are into is a universal human desire.

The atmosphere is so amazing.

Went to all major cities in Japan this year and didn’t delve into the nightlife which plays on my mind. I therefore must return.....

@alexhawes6690

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

I've got to say, I appreciate being able to hear and listen. Thank you for this. Now, to search for new music...

It's weird though that this isn't more of a thing. It's such a simple idea

"Bocchi the Rock" brought me here. I guess I was expecting too much from the bar to somewhat look like its counterpart "Starry." Still. Good music is good music.

@judeylanan2320

Жыл бұрын

It isn't the same location actually, the bar that starry is based off of, "Shelter", is based in Shimokitazawa, the interior is the exact same as it is in the anime, you can find photos on google if you look up "Shimokitazawa shelter"

@chalexen2862

Жыл бұрын

@@judeylanan2320 Oh wow I didn't know there are more than one Shelters in Japan. Thank you very much.

@mr.nemesis6442

Жыл бұрын

Starry is based on this bar. I think the anime is free advertising for this bar, bet it got real busy after the anime got popular.

Chee shimizuさん、boilerで聴いて一目惚れした。 定期的にリスニングパーティやってるんだ。 八王子遠いけど山行く前に行ってみようかな。

..SHeLTeR - maybe one day i can visit the place.

İt's basically a chill lounge

I hope next time I find a listening shelter, that I meet you there.

Please do more coverages of these types of "clubs", it's so refreshing to get a glimpse of the future and the world of the untainted. Where music, art and technology get the room they all deserve and where they can breath freely. Superbly done 👍

Thank you for the english captions and the quiet atmosphere. Nice idea in a boisterous world.

I must go and visit this listening bar next time in jp~ what a cool concept!!

what a great documetary

id kill to visit one of these places

effortlessly cool and unapologetically himself, when im old i want to feel as good as this guy does about music and culture

I want to visit the Shelter!!

Cool

The sound of life can only be produced by life it self...

nice

Everyone featured in this video have such a humble and laid back mood. I wish I could hang out at a place like this.

Really hoping that this movement reaches europe soon

Makes me want to visit Tokyo even more.

great episode RA! Art of listening music...

I wanna go now

@kenneththompson8933

4 жыл бұрын

Go then..