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EP - Finding the Parallel by Violinist Diana Yukawa - OUT NOW

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:18:35 GMT

Revolutionary songwriter and violinist, Diana Yukawa has released her EP on 18th March 2013. Finding the Parallel; Out NOW: Buy/Listen on iTunes The British artist has released 3 tracks, My Way Home, Juno and City of Shadows, worldwide (excluding Japan) digitally under the title Finding the Parallel. The London based Violinist has released three albums through Sony Music, the first when she was just 14 years old. Her last album �The Butterfly Effect� released in 2009 features original music co-written by the violinist. Yukawa comments �whilst the sound of the last album is rather different to the new material, The Butterfly Effect was really a great stride forward in establishing my future music direction�. The violinist has led an extraordinary life. Born in Tokyo to an English ballet dancer and a Japanese banker just 3 weeks after the 1985 Japan Airlines disaster that took her father�s life, she has crossed cultural boundaries in her personal life and is pushing to cross even further in her professional life as a much celebrated violinist and songwriter. �My goal is to create music that connects with listeners and to also reach people who perhaps wouldn't ordinarily listen to my kind of music, or more "classical" and instrumental music. I want my music to evoke emotions.. it's really as simple as that.� Finding the Parallel, the EP is available to download from 18th March 2013 - Buy/Listen on iTunes

Violinist and Songwriter on BBC Radio 2 � Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:54:46 GMT

Violinist and Songwriter Diana Yukawa will feature on BBC Radio 2 with Nitin Sawhney for his eclectic radio show �Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe� on Monday 18th March 2013 at 10pm. Especially for the Radio 2 show, the London based violinist collaborated with Nitin Sawhney on a track. Nitin spoke highly of the songwriter; �Diana�s tone is simply awe inspiring - a true virtuoso and a joy to work with.� �Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe� brings the presenters eclecticism to Radio 2 in a series exploring music from all cultures and traditions 'in a welcome melting of all boundaries' - From flamenco to pop; rock to Indian classical; punk to electronica; reggae to drum 'n' bass and from orchestral to folk, Nitin joins the dots between music and cultures around the globe. The London based violinist has released three albums through Sony Music, the first when she was just 14 years old. Her last album �The Butterfly Effect� released in 2009 features original music co-written by the violinist. Diana Yukawa is set to release her EP on 18th March 2013. The British artist will be releasing the 3 tracks, My Way Home, Juno and City of Shadows, worldwide (excluding Japan) digitally under the title Finding the Parallel. In the years that followed her last album release with Sony Music, Yukawa has been working hard to establish her signature sound. In a recent interview, when asked about the music Yukawa described it as Electronic-Classical-Triphop. The music and the artist can only really be described as simply revolutionary and refreshing.... The London based songwriter and violinist feel�s that this EP has truly captured the sound she has been striving for. Listen to Diana Yukawa on BBC Radio 2, 18th March 2013, 10pm; http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01r6ytg Violinist on BBC Radio 2 ViolinistDiana Yukawa

Diana Yukawa, Revolutionary Violinist and Songwriter to Release EP on 18th March

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:38:50 GMT

Diana Yukawa, Revolutionary Violinist and Songwriter to Release EP on 18th March. London UK; Revolutionary songwriter and violinist, Diana Yukawa is set to release her EP on 18th March 2013. The British artist will be releasing the 3 tracks, My Way Home, Juno and City of Shadows, worldwide (excluding Japan) digitally under the title Finding the Parallel. In the years that followed her last album release with Sony Music, Yukawa has been working hard to establish her signature sound. In a recent interview, when asked about the music Yukawa described it as Electronic-Classical-Triphop. The music and the artist can only really be described as simply revolutionary and refreshing.... The London based songwriter and violinist feel�s that this EP has truly captured the sound she has been striving for. Yukawa comments �it' been a long musical journey I have been on to create the music I've been so passionate to make. I have been combining different sounds that I love with the violin and finding the right balance of electronic and acoustic. It's about love - love for music!�. The violinist continues �I suppose you could say the sound is a blend of classical and electronic. It lends itself really well to visuals, because I think it's very atmospheric and emotive - lots of people say it sounds very filmy.� For the EP, Yukawa collaborated with Producers Alexis Smith and Joe Henson working closely to co-write the tracks. Also known as �The Flight�, the duo�s skills are as diverse as their credits, having worked with Empire of The Sun, St Lou Lou, Lana Del Rey and Bjork to name a few. Yukawa was thrilled to have found these two great talents �Joe and Alexis really understand my musical direction and it was a great pleasure to work with the exceptionally talented duo�. Yukawa is currently writing the material for her album which is speculated for release towards the end of the year. In addition to her own album Yukawa is also working with John Foxx and Benge for a standalone album which is expected to get a release this year. Also the violinist and songwriter collaborated with the notorious Nitin Sawhney on a track. Nitin spoke highly of the songwriter; �Diana�s tone is simply awe inspiring - a true virtuoso and a joy to work with.� The London based violinist has released three albums through Sony Music, the first when she was just 14 years old. Her last album �The Butterfly Effect� released in 2009 features original music co-written by the violinist. Yukawa comments �whilst the sound of the last album is rather different to the new material, The Butterfly Effect was really a great stride forward in establishing my future music direction�. The violinist has led an extraordinary life. Born in Tokyo to an English ballet dancer and a Japanese banker just 3 weeks after the 1985 Japan Airlines disaster that took her father�s life, she has crossed cultural boundaries in her personal life and is pushing to cross even further in her professional life as a much celebrated violinist and songwriter. �My goal is to create music that connects with listeners and to also reach people who perhaps wouldn't ordinarily listen to my kind of music, or more "classical" and instrumental music. I want my music to evoke emotions.. it's really as simple as that.� Finding the Parallel, the EP will be available to download from 18th March 2013 Finding the ParallelFinding the Parallel ViolinistDiana Yukawa

Nitin Sawhney and Diana Yukawa Collaborate

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:04:34 GMT

Solo Violinist and Songwriter, Diana Yukawa is thrilled to announce that she has collaborated with Nitin Sawhney on a track fusing both artists exceptional talents. Diana comments �Nitin is a real inspiring artist and person and I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for his work - Nitin was and continues to be at the forefront of the cutting edge music scene and it was a great pleasure to work with him... hopefully it won�t be the last...� Nitin is firmly established as a world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer, Sawhney has become a latter-day Renaissance man in the worlds of music, film, videogames, dance and theatre. Signed to Universal Publishing, Nitin has made 9 studio albums, for which he has been nominated for a Mercury Music prize, won a MOBO, 2 BBC Radio 3 awards and a Southbank show award, amongst 15 others. He has scored over 40 films for cinema and television, with an Ivor Novello nomination for best score leading to his recent much acclaimed Orchestral music to the BAFTA nominated BBC series �The Human Planet�. Nitin Sawhney comments on the collaboration; �The Diana Yukawa collaboration was particularly enjoyable as she was open to playing her 200 year old violin over some flamenco patterns I put together on the day. We came up with some nice riffs together and built up an energy that felt quite cinematic in the end. The track reminds me of Rajasthani deserts and the origin of the gypsy nomadic culture. Diana�s tone is simply awe inspiring. A true virtuoso and a joy to work with.� Diana�s next album is due for release later this year, with the possibility of an EP being planned to be released at the end of March. In amongst the revolutionary Solo Violinst�s time in the studio, she will be partaking in a tour of the US for the show Vincer� and will be preparing for a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in May. Nitin Sawhney Collaborates with Diana Yukawa Songwriter and Violinist

Violinist Announced for The Night of 1000 Stars

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:38:21 GMT

Performers announced today for The Night of 1000 Stars� include violin sensation Diana Yukawa, Jason Robert Brown, Heather Headley, Debbie Kurup, Marcus Lovett, Christian Lund, Katie Rowley-Jones, Denise Van Outen, Kristen Beth Williams & Broadway legend, Len Cariou. The Night of 1000 Stars, the star-studded event celebrating musical theatre at the Royal Albert Hall, London, is to take place on Spring Bank Holiday Sunday May 5, 2013 and will fundraise for Gloria Hunniford�s cancer support charity, The Caron Keating Foundation. The first line-up of VIP performers for this year�s concert is announced today. Stars confirmed from London�s West End include Heather Headley and Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard), Denise van Outen and Tiffany Graves (Chicago), Katie Rowley-Jones (Wicked), Alex Bourne (Kiss Me Kate) Ian Knauer (Mamma Mia!), Marcus Lovett, Shona Lindsay and Tabitha Webb (The Phantom of the Opera) and Kristen Beth Williams (Top Hat). From Europe, Denmark�s leading man, Christian Lund; from the US, Jason Robert Brown (Parade), Kenneth Nichols (Show Boat) and Broadway Legend and TV star, Len Cariou (Blue Bloods on SKY Atlantic). Celebrated violin soloist Diana Yukawa will join the company on-stage. The Night of 1000 Stars has delighted capacity audiences at the Royal Albert Hall since 1999 and has raised nearly half a million pounds for UK-based charities. On Spring Bank Holiday Sunday May 5, 2013, the star performers, the West End Chorus, Stephen Disley (organ) and The City of London Philharmonic will again perform a musical night to remember. This year The Night of 1000 Stars will be celebrating the remarkable career of the King of Broadway, multi-award winner, Harold �Hal� Prince. Musical items will come from Evita, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Follies, Company, Cabaret, Candide, Parade, and more� In 2013, The Night of 1000 Stars will again be for the benefit The Caron Keating Foundation. The Caron Keating Foundation makes a considerable difference to many individuals and families affected and dealing with cancer. It does this by assisting small but significant cancer charities who finance professional carers, treatment centres and support groups. It�s a family-run Foundation with broadcaster, Gloria Hunniford, as the administrator and its only costs are two part-time secretaries, meaning that almost all the money raised goes directly to the projects. Gloria Hunniford, says: "We receive no Government support and our Foundation, in the name of our gorgeous Caron, is entirely reliant on generous people coming together to raise funds and awareness of the scourge of cancer. We are so grateful to everyone for supporting the Caron Keating Foundation. Thank you all.� The West End�s distinguished maestros, Kevin Amos and Stuart Morley, will once again supervise the massed musical forces; Kevan Allen and Dmitri Gruzdyev (from English National Ballet) will choreograph. Director Hugh Wooldridge says �This evening is a must for all who love musicals. Come along and hear the best performers in the world performing some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century. Come and join in the fun; whilst raising funds for this most splendid charity�. The Night of 1000 Stars takes place on Sunday May 5, 2013 at 8.00pm Tickets start at �15.50 and are available from the Royal Albert Hall box office (020 7589 8212) or by visiting the Royal Albert Hall website. The Night of 1000 Stars Violinist Diana Yukawa

The Butterfly Effect - Out Now

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:05:53 GMT

Diana Yukawa 2009 Sony Music Japan album The Butterfly Effect is now available on iTunes.�

Diana spent the years that preceded her second album developing her own original sound, somewhat removed from her two previous classical albums. Signed to Sony Music, the violinist recorded the material for her much anticipated third album at Abbey Road Studios.

Teaming up with renowned producer, Andy Wright who has worked with the likes of, Simply Red, Massive Attack and Jeff Beck, Diana co-wrote the pieces and released the album on 21st October 2009 in Japan.

Whilst this sound is a somewhat different from Diana�s current sound, The Butterfly Effect was surely a great stepping stone, establishing the violinist as a recognised songwriter in her own right � something that Diana is immensely proud of.

The title; The Butterfly Effect was carefully chosen by the violinist as it is often used to sum up the more technical belief of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory. The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly�s wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that may ultimately alter the path of a tornado or delay, accelerate or even prevent the occurrence of a tornado in a certain location. The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale alterations of events.

Diana�s album, The Butterfly Effect, was over a year in development in a London studio and the final recording took place in Studio 1 at the world famous Abbey Road Studio�s in July 2009, accrediting her alongside Michael Jackson and The Beatles to name a few.

The Butterfly Effect contains 13 original tracks co-written by the violinist with 1 cover all aimed at the modern-day music listener.

From 15th October 2012 you can buy The Butterfly Effect on iTunes.

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The Butterfly Effect: iTunes Release in Europe 31st August

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:52:31 GMT

Diana Yukawa 2009 Sony Music Japan album The Butterfly Effect is to get its European iTunes release on 31st August 2012. Diana spent the years that preceded her second album developing her own original sound, somewhat removed from her two previous classical albums. Signed to Sony Music, the violinist recorded the material for her much anticipated third album at Abbey Road Studios. Teaming up with renowned producer, Andy Wright who has worked with the likes of, Simply Red, Massive Attack and Jeff Beck, Diana co-wrote the pieces and released the album on 21st October 2009 in Japan. Whilst this sound is a somewhat different from Diana�s current sound, The Butterfly Effect was surely a great stepping stone, establishing the violinist as a recognised songwriter in her own right � something that Diana is immensely proud of. The title; The Butterfly Effect was carefully chosen by the violinist as it is often used to sum up the more technical belief of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory. The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly�s wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that may ultimately alter the path of a tornado or delay, accelerate or even prevent the occurrence of a tornado in a certain location. The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale alterations of events. Diana�s album, The Butterfly Effect, was over a year in development in a London studio and the final recording took place in Studio 1 at the world famous Abbey Road Studio�s in July 2009, accrediting her alongside Michael Jackson and The Beatles to name a few. The Butterfly Effect contains 13 original tracks co-written by the violinist with 1 cover all aimed at the modern-day music listener. From 31st August 2012 you can buy The Butterfly Effect on iTunes. The Butterfly Effect Songwriter and Violinist Diana Yukawa

Questions and Answers with a Violinist by Celebrity Access

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:05:00 GMT

LONDON (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Songwriter and Violinist Diana Yukawa is on the brink of something extraordinary. Having released 3 solo albums with Sony and BMG/RCA the half English half Japanese 26 year old feels that she has finally created the sound she has be striving for. Diana�s life story is film worthy, melodramatically so. In 1985, her father died in the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123, the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history. Born a month later, Diana was moved back to London where she was raised. Diana�s colourful career to date has seen her perform at many prestigious venues all over the world. More recently she has dazzled audiences at Tivoli Festival, Burj Dubai for the 2012 New Year Concert, to a sold-out Hollywood Bowl, 100�000 people at the Dubai World Cup, 60�000 people at a Khalifa Stadium in Qatar, with Katherine Jenkins in concert and headlining for Picnic Concerts at Kenwood House in London. Q So what is this �new sound� all about? A Well, it's all about a long musical journey I have been on to create the music I've been so passionate to make. It's combining different sounds that I love with the violin and finding the right balance of electronic and acoustic. It's about love - love for music! Q How would you describe it? A It's really hard to describe, but I suppose you could say it's a blend of classical and electronic. It lends itself really well to visuals, because I think it's very atmospheric and emotive - lots of people say it sounds very filmy. Q Which genre would you find it in a record shop A Ha! I have no idea� Let's make a new genre. "Modern Classical". Q What do you enjoy the most about what you do? A I love all the creative aspects of what I do but I think performing is my favourite part, as it means what you've been working so hard at, what you have put so much blood and sweat into has its chance to connect with the audience. You hope that your music will mean something to another person, a stranger, anybody. So when you can see and feel that it is having a positive impact on someone listening, it's a pretty wonderful feeling. Q What is your goal with your music? A My goal is to create music that connects with listeners and to also reach people who perhaps wouldn't ordinarily listen to my kind of music, or more "classical" and instrumental music. I want my music to evoke emotions.. it's really as simple as that. Q Where did it all begin? A It all began when I was five years old and begging my mother for a violin. When she finally gave in, I fell in love with the violin and very soon declared that I was going to grow up and become a professional violinist. Nothing has changed 21 years later. Q What do you want your listeners to get from your music? A I simply want them to connect with it and hopefully enjoy listening to it and whatever journey the music will take them on� Q Originally a violinist, did songwriting come naturally to you? A Not exactly, coming away from doing things the classical way, it was hard to even think I could be worthy of creating music of my own. It was quite a long and hard process, but the longer I have been on that path, the more I love it and find new ways of being creative and writing music. It has been a necessary part of evolving as an artist and not just being a musician. It's important to always keep growing and learning new things. Q What�s your greatest Achievement musically? A I have no idea, I don't really have one! Once I've finished a piece of music, an album, a project or a concert, I move on from it quite quickly and want to start the next thing and make sure it's getting better than whatever happened previously. I guess my greatest achievement is when/if my music speaks to someone's soul. I'm pretty happy with that :) Q Are you working on any other projects? A Well I'm currently working on my new music, which I've just started putting online so people can get to hear the new sound if they want to. It's been a long journey to this point, but I'm really excited at how things are coming together and what the next album is hopefully shaping up to be. Q Any Plans for collaborations? A I'm currently working with John Foxx and Benge on an album we have been working on for a little while. I'm loving exploring a new direction and how our different influences are coming together and creating something quite unexpected. It's sounding really beautiful and I can't wait to find out how people will respond to it! Q What/Who are your Musical inspirationsI have so many inspirations� A I love people like Jascha Heifetz and Fritz Kreisler to artists at the other end of the spectrum, like Massive Attack, Radiohead and Antony & The Johnsons. What they all have in common is that their music comes from the heart. Music isn't about labels, categories or boundaries. Good music is good music - a language that we can all understand. Q Final thought? A Green tea ice-cream Violinist Diana Yukawa Become a Fan of Diana on Facebook

NEW: Free Download Page on Facebook

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:48:36 GMT

For free download's please visit Diana on Facebook and check out her Free Download Page. Check out Diana's new free download page; Diana Free Download on Facebook or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Diana-Yukawa/65116067772?v=app_220150904689418 Become a fan and you will be the first to find out about new downloads. Diana Yukawa Violinist and Songwriter

The Cambridge Union Society Welcomes Diana Yukawa

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:34:25 GMT

Songwriter and Violinist Diana Yukawa was asked to give a talk at The Cambridge Union Society on 2nd May. Diana Yukawa was asked to give her address as part of the Golden Festival, the last big party before the exam crunch comes in. The London based Violinist and Songwriter was invited to talk owing to her continued contribution the arts as well as her fascinating heritage and life story. The Cambridge Union is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious student debating societies. Their debates serve to engage and to challenge the presumptions and prejudices of a wide range of ideas, opinions and beliefs through the use of rational argument and credible intellectual exchange, and the speaker events provide a forum for young people to challenge and learn from public figures from a variety of backgrounds. Diana Yukawa now joins the long list of powerful, influential and best known figures from around the globe who have given an address at the Cambridge Union. In 1990, at the end of the Cold War, US President Ronald Reagan gave a speech at the Union, in which he reflected candidly on how he had steered the American course through the tense years of the 1980s. Some other prominent speakers include; Hollywood actor and director Clint Eastwood, UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, UK Prime Minister Clement Attlee, UK Prime Minister Sir John Major, Indian Prime Minister Nehru and US President Theodore Roosevelt; and there are many more besides... The Anglo-Japanese Violinist was honoured to be invited to talk whilst the room seemed to reciprocate her address. Diana comments �it was strange to be in front of an audience without my violin but I was made exceptionally welcome� she continues �it really was a great honour to be asked to be involved in this event�. The exact origin of the Society remains steeped in legend, but as the story goes, the Union was founded in 1815 at the conclusion of a drunken brawl between several smaller college debating societies. The "union" of the three societies provided the basis for the name 'The Cambridge Union Society.' The award winning violinist released her debut album at the age of 15 through BMG RCA and released her second album a year later. Diana then embarked on her journey to write original music for the violin which she did and released through Sony Music in Japan in 2009. Diana Yukawa is currently in the studio working on her 4th solo album - a refreshing yet respected new sound for the violin, something truly revolutionary. In-between her studio work the Solo Violinist will be preparing for a performance of her original music at the Tivoli Festival in Copenhagen on 31st May. Tivoli Festival in Copenhagen is one of Scandinavia's largest music festival! This year's festival runs from 1 May to 31 May 2012 and Diana will perform on 31st May. The violinist will perform some of her latest original music. Diana�s revolutionary sound can be heard on her brand new website; http://www.dianayukawa.com. New images, videos and latest activities can be viewed here. Her sound is best described as... listen and you'll see