Itโs a daily diary of my struggles as a singer-songwriter who canโt play instruments, trying to do piano accompaniment and singing.
Iโm planning to update it every day.
For now, Iโm thinking of not openly revealing that Iโm Dan Mitchelโmaybe Iโll come clean if it starts to gain some traction, haha.
No edits at allโIโm done with that. No sound fixes, no face fixes. Just me, shot on a phone.
Will this strategy actually work?
At the very least, Iโll probably get a bit better at singing and piano, right?
Iโm also taking requests, so donโt hesitate to let me know what youโd like to hear! I’ll be happy so much if you follow and like this account and posts quietly.
17th Single “FREE” ใๅคงๅคๅฅฝ่ฉใใใใ ใใApple Music 2.7ไธๅใปYouTube 1ไธๅใ็ช็ ดใใใฎๆ่ฌใ่พผใใฆใ2026ๅนดใใใใใจใใญใฃใณใใผใณๅ จๅฝใใขใผใ้ๅฌใใใใพใใ
Thanks to all of you, my latest release “FREE” has been receiving an incredible response. To express my gratitude, I’m announcing a special Thank-You Campaign: a Nationwide Tour!
Campaign Price โ One slot per prefecture
ยฅ10,000
+ travel expenses | First come, first served
Standard rate: ยฅ30,000 per solo performance + travel
You can host the show anywhere. I’ll bring my amp and travel to any locationโyour home, outdoors, a small gathering, a large venue. Requests for the setlist are welcome!
Conditions
โ I perform one songโ”Free”โduring the show.
โก You allow me to film (as much as possible) for the nationwide tour documentary.
I’m not only a singer-songwriter but also a film director โ my short film has won awards at international film festivals. This project will have a Lo-Fi aesthetic by design, but I hope you’ll look forward to it. This is a type of challenge I’ve never taken on before. If we can all enjoy it together and find wonderful new encounters โ that would make me truly happy.
My 17th Single โFreeโ is out on 3rd September, 2025. Curated by FRIENDSHIP. @friends_hipland (HIP LAND MUSIC’s) You can listen to these songs on any platforms of music subscription services freely
After turning thirty, I find myself reflecting on so many things. Almost as a survival strategy, Iโve grown cautious, afraid of getting hurt. As my senses grow numb, I begin to lose sight of how Iโm binding myself in place. Though I once longed for freedom above all else, I end up choosing restriction on my own. Perhaps it really does take someoneโs great love to be freed from such oppression. I feel as though Iโve only recently begun to realize that. My โstory of self-transformationโ has only just begun. I am in no position to speak as if I have it all figured out. But if you could keep this song close to your life, I would be truly glad. For both the human spirit and works of art such as music hold infinite possibilities beyond the reality of society. If my work can serve even a little in that direction, it would bring me great happiness.
I had my portrait painted! Yesterday I finally got the original. Thereโs a certain power in the actual piece that just canโt be felt through photos. Thank you so much for this wonderful work!!
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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