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Hollywood’s Behind MeโAnd Here Comes the First Event Back in Japan.
On Saturday, March 29, weโre throwing an unprecedented party.
Itโs called:
โTonight, Just Rehearsingโฆ?โ
To put it simply:
This is an experimental event where musicians, together with a full sound crew, conduct a serious rehearsal sessionโlive. The audience gets to observe the entire process, raw and unfiltered, offering a unique opportunity for non-musicians to experience how music is actually made.
Think of it as something between a workshop and a live performance.
At its core, this project is about:
Giving people a deeper understanding of how musicians think, create, and performโbeyond the surface-level image often imposed by celebrity culture.
Highlighting theย artistic value of musicย in society by bridging the gap between artists and audiences.
Capturing it all as aย documentary film, so that even those who canโt attend can still feel part of it.
Itโs a statement. Itโs part of our STEAM education mission. And yes, itโs also a celebration of art.
Now, that might sound a little heavy-handed for an inviteโbut at the end of the day, what we want most is for you to have fun.
Thereโll be a bar corner run by a beautiful bar manager and skilled bartenders, and youโre absolutely welcome to chat and mingle during the rehearsals. And if the music moves youโplease, dance! When I performed on the streets of LA, one thing that really struck me was how naturally people let their bodies respond to the rhythm.
So come with the mindset that you are the star of this party. I wonโt be outshined so easilyโbut I welcome the challenge. ๐
Feel free to watch the rehearsals from anywhere in the studioโeven right next to the musicians. (Just a heads-up: the cameras will be rolling continuously, and footage will be used as-is, so we kindly ask for your discretion if you donโt want to appear on camera.)
We believe the physical experience of music is irreplaceableโsomething even the most advanced AI canโt replicate.
Event Schedule:
14:00ย โ Doors Open
14:30โ19:00ย โ Full Rehearsal (with DJ time breaks)
19:00ย โ Screening of my short film, which was selected for the Hollywood Film Festival (Japan Premiere)
19:30โ20:30ย โ Short Live Performance featuring the best cuts from the dayโs rehearsal
20:30โ22:00ย โ After Party
Throughout the event, Iโd love to chat with everyone who comes.
Performers:
Vocal & Composer:ย Dan Mitchel
Grand Piano, Synth & Alto Sax:ย Hinata Ishii
Bass:ย James Hodaka Kagetaย (IKILLU)
Guitar:ย GODO Terasawa
Percussion:ย Gai Sekiย (w.a.u, La seรฑas)
Sound Engineer:ย Ken Yamakawa
DJ:ย mariennu
Dancer:ย Sessey
Dancer:ย Jasmine Mazlika
Guest Pianist:ย Aiko Yoshiba
Plus, there might be a few surprise guestsโso stay tuned!
Tickets:
Please purchase your entry tickets in advance via the link below, as drinks will be stocked based on headcount.
๐ Tonight, Just Rehearsingโฆ? Price: ยฅ5 to ยฅ20,000 [Purchase Now]
Weโve set the base admission at just ยฅ5โso that anyone whoโs interested can come. We hope it leads to new connections and meaningful encounters.
Weโre also offering:
All-You-Can-Drink Plan (soft drinks, beer, highballs, wine):ย ยฅ3,000
Supporterโs Special Seat:ย ยฅ20,000ย (includes all-you-can-drink, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and a private table)
Drinks like tequila shots and soft drinks can also be ordered individually (about ยฅ1,000 per drink). Thereโs even a secret menu with premium champagnesโjust allow a little extra time for preparation.
โป Youโre welcome to bring your own food, but please refrain from bringing wine or champagne bottles.
Venue:
Studio Theory D-Room (4F) Near Yoyogi-Hachiman Station Take the elevator to the 4th floor
Address: 6-2 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Dolce Motoyoyogi 1F)
This will likely be our only hosted event around my birthday season (April 14), so Iโd be thrilled if you could come and celebrate with us.
Looking forward to seeing you there. With all my thanks, Dan
Iโll be staying in Hollywood from March 4 to March 12, bringing one photographer with me. For the parties on the 7th and 8th, Iโll be meeting up with a local interpreter.
Iโm still looking for:
โข An interpreter for the 5th
โข A makeup artist for the 5th, 7th, and 8th
โข Anyone else who seems like a great fit for the project
Iโd love for us all to make this project a success together!
This EP is centered around the theme of “soul liberation.”
“Generation” was a song I created seven years ago, inspired by witnessing my father battle terminal cancer.
At that time, I was in my twenties, and seeing him fight the illness made me realize, “Things donโt need to last forever.”
Letting go of attachments is essential, and the idea that endings lead to new beginnings is something I find deeply importantโnot only in love and career but in every stage of life.
“Heart-in-true Dance” was written around the same time as Generation.
I found myself trapped in a slump, unable to write any music because I was too focused on trying to be liked by others.
In the end, I accepted that some people might walk away, but I made the decision to live honestly and true to my heartโand thatโs when this song was born.
“My Way” was a song I wrote for my younger classmates when I graduated high school.
At first glance, letting go of attachments and following one’s own path might seem contradictory, but I don’t see it that way.
Rather, I believe that by freeing ourselves from unnecessary attachments, our true path becomes clear.
The final track, “Your Way, My Way,” is an answer song to the short film I directed, and it is also included in my album released in January.
Its theme revolves around the idea that if two people truly love each other, they donโt need to force themselves to stay together.
Once again, this song is about letting go of attachment, even when it comes to the person you love the most.
I hope this EP helps liberate your soul from the constraints of meaningless preconceptions.
When he asked me, I hesitated whether to bridge the gap between his world and the world beyond him.
The image of flowers that instinctively came to mind had various shapes and colors, and I wanted to weave them into the story of the song, which led to this visual.
Thank you for entrusting me with such a precious piece.
Dan Mitchel’s directorial debut, A Love Story in The Summer, has been officially selected for the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF)!
With this honor, I am planning to embark on my very first journey to the United States this March.
At the end of last year, guided by a flash of inspiration, I submitted my film to several of the countless festivals around the world. It seems one of those sparks has ignited. I can’t help but feel that performing in English was the right choice after all.
Just as I declared my hope to visit America this year, the doors of opportunity have opened wide. This is a moment I cannot afford to let slip away.
Simply attending the festival isnโt enough for me. I want to create a promotion team and, if possible, capture this milestone through a documentary. Yet, I realize that directing the documentary myself may be a task too great to take on alone.
The announcement of my film’s screening schedule is set for February 20. The festival itself will span from March 5 to 15โten days filled with endless possibilities. On the technical side, Iโm still quietly wrestling with the mysteries of DCP (Digital Cinema Package) submission. Terms like “5.1 surround sound” and other specifications feel like another world to navigate, but Iโll find my way through.
I would love to have a team by my side, including a documentary director, a cameraman, an interpreter, and a hair & makeup artist. However, I have yet to extend any formal offers. Ideally, I hope to find team members who can take on multiple roles. Iโm also hoping to arrange costume consultations here in Japan before my departure.
Depending on the length of my stay, this venture may cost as much as 2 million yen.
Fortunately, with the submission deadline for the DCP set for February 20, I still have time to refine and edit the film. I am considering adding the names of sponsors to the end credits as a way to showcase their support on the Hollywood stage. I wonder how many sponsors would be willing to join me on this journey under such mutually beneficial terms.
Of course, simple donations would also be greatly appreciated. I would be incredibly grateful for any support. In time, I will find a way to give back to this country that has shaped me.
Lately, Iโve been reflecting deeply on why I sometimes feel frustration toward Japan. Itโs because, at my core, I am Japanese. Despite everything, I cannot abandon the love I hold for this country. This is a truth I feel in my heart every day.
I canโt align myself with the current trend of escaping Japan or glorifying such avoidance as a virtue. I cherish this country’s culture, its natural heritage, and above all, the family and friends who live here.
It is precisely because of this deep attachment that I feel the need to succeed abroad. Thatโs why I have adopted the name “Dan Mitchel”โto blend in overseasโnot because of any infatuation with foreign trends or aesthetics.
This coming week will be a battle, particularly in assembling the right team. But I will face it with unwavering determination.
Please, I humbly ask for your support. Your encouragement would mean the world to me.
Thank you very much in advance.
Dan Mitchelๅ็ฃ็ฃไฝๅใA Love Story in The Summerใใ
ใใชใฆใใใฎๆ ็ป็ฅญใโHollywood Reel Independent Film Festival/HRIFFโใซๅ ฅ้ธใใพใใ
Dan Mitchel 