On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, I went to the 10th Magcal Night, a coin-throwing entertainment held in the Kannai area! I went to the venue excited to see what kind of live performance I would see! Before that, let's start with an introduction to "Magcal Night."
~What is “Magcal” and “Magcal Night”?~
■ MAGCUL
Abbreviation for "Magnet Culture." An initiative promoted by Kanagawa Prefecture to attract people with the charm of culture and art and create vitality in the region.
■ Magcal Night
An initiative to provide an entertainment space where people can casually enjoy themselves while eating and drinking. You can enjoy a variety of entertainment genres, including stand-up comedy (*), which is currently attracting attention, jazz, which is essential to Yokohama's music scene, comedy, skits, and pantomime, which change weekly.
*A talk show that has become mainstream in Europe and America, in which one person stands on stage with a microphone in hand and presents various topics, including social satire, with actions.
[Magcal Night Event Overview]
[Venue] Yokohama 3S
[Holding date] Every Wednesday, twice each day (19:30~/21:00~ No changes)
[Performance] Japan Stand-up Comedy Association, YOKOHAMA JAZZ EGGS, Yoshimoto Creative Agency
[Price] Free admission (donation system/food and drinks charged separately/one drink system)
*Drinks are half price (¥250) from 18:00 to 19:00 (until the end of August 2018)
We arrived at the venue, Yokohama 3S, just before the performance started at 7:30pm. Wonderful music is already flowing from underground.
The wall of the stairs leading to the venue is filled with colored papers of people who appeared in the live performance!
June 13th (Wednesday) is the performance day of "JAZZ TAP TRIO". The performers are Shiori Fukuyama (vocals), Goro Inaoka (guitar), and Tansei (tump dance). *Mr. Fukuyama and Mr. Inagaki are members of "YOKOHAMA JAZZ EGGS".
First of all, I was surprised at how well the three performers fit together! The performers seemed to be having fun with Aun's breathing, and perhaps because the stage was so close, the audience could clearly feel that. The entire venue came together as one, and it was a homely live performance filled with smiles.
The best part is that you can enjoy live music while drinking alcohol. Your fatigue will be blown away☆
The set list for the live show starting at 7:30pm includes Carole King's "I Feel The Earth Move" and Antonio Carlos Jobim's "ONE". NOTE SAMBA” etc. The songs that everyone has heard before continued, and everyone in the venue was in a good mood.
Jazz and tap dance are a collaboration that you don't often see, but their personalities blended perfectly, and I was naturally drawn to their wonderful performance. Tansei didn't just tap dance, he used his whole body to create a rhythm using percussion, and sometimes he would get down to the audience seats and make the chairs and shelves of the venue ring. I was surprised when it came in front of me! !
I was able to watch the three performers perform authentic American-style entertainment up close, and I could also feel their happy expressions and sweat, which made me drink even more, thinking that live concerts are great after all (lol).
The live performance is based on a “tossing coins” system. Dashing is a system in which performers are paid based on how much they enjoy watching the performance, and is often used in street performances. This time, after the stage was over, vocalist Fukuyama walked around the venue holding a hat. I also put as much “feeling” as I enjoyed it in the hat ♡ Thank you for the wonderful time!
[Performer interview]
After the live performance, I interviewed him about his performance at "Magcal Night" and more. Please enjoy the live voices of "JAZZ TAP TRIO", who answered the questions in a friendly manner with a smile from beginning to end, despite their tiredness!!
From left: Shiori Fukuyama (vocals), Goro Inaoka (guitar), and Tansei (tap dance).
■How was your performance at “Magcal Night”?
Fukuyama: At Magcal Night, many of our customers don't usually listen to jazz, so they feel free to stop by on their way home from work and have some fun. We also have a wonderful sense of tension that is different from when we perform at a jazz club, and we have a lot of fun performing.
■How was it having this session with the three of you?
All: It was so much fun! !
Fukuyama: It was rare to have a jazz and tap dance session, and Mr. Tansei really livened up the atmosphere, making it a really fun and wonderful session!
■How was the audience's reaction?
Fukuyama: The stage and audience seats were close, and Tansei's moving performance made the venue even more exciting, creating a great atmosphere.
Inaoka: During the performance, you can see the audience's expressions and get a direct feel for their reactions, so that's a good thing.
Tansei: I use not only tap dancing but also ``body percussion'' that uses my whole body to express comprehensive entertainment that is fused with music, so I'm happy when the audience is excited by my performance.
■What kind of activities would you like to do with "Magical Night" in the future?
Fukuyama: ``Magcal Night'' has many different groups from ``YOKOHAMA JAZZ EGGS'', such as different combinations of instruments and number of people, so no matter when the audience comes, they can enjoy it in various patterns. I think it is.
Inaoka: I think "Magical Night" is a valuable place where people from different fields can have sessions across boundaries, so I would like to continue participating.
Even though I was interested in jazz, I felt like it was somehow too difficult to get into. If there is a place like ``Magical Night'' where you can enjoy jazz casually, the appeal of jazz will spread to more people. I was also energized by the wonderful music and dancing that night.
At ``Magical Night,'' you can enjoy various genres of entertainment such as jazz, comedy, and stand-up comedy on a weekly basis. Why not come and visit the venue this Wednesday? (Please check here for each performance.)
