Born in Tokyo, Kyo Ichinose graduated with honors in composition from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1995, and continued to study composition on a postgraduate course. He received his M.A. in music in 1997. In 2002, Kyo released his first solo album “The Machineries of Joy”, that was a unique and resonant amalgam of electronic sound and instrumental sound. So far, he released 4 solo albums and the 2nd album “lontano” was selected as one of the best albums in 2004 on WIRE magazine(UK). He’s also been producing, playing, and composing a wide range of music including soundtracks for movies, commercial films, and collaborations with architects, interior/graphic designers, and artists. He magically transforms broad sound materials ranging from “noise” to “beautiful melodies” into breathtaking music and transcends many genres of music. He is now revered as a cutting-edge creator and mastermind in all cultural industries.