Sensuous

Introduction

Cornelius' first original album in five years is finally here! "Gum," the familiar Vodafone commercial song. In addition to singles like "Music" and "Breezin'," Cornelius's signature sound magic is unleashed!

sensuous [sen・su・ous] 1. Sense-based, sensuous; appealing to the senses, pleasing the senses 2. Sensitive, sensitive

Cornelius / Keigo Oyamada Born January 27, 1969, in Tokyo. Debuted as a member of Flipper's Guitar in 1989. After the band disbanded in 1991, he helped found and manage the Trattoria label. In 1993, he began performing under the name "Cornelius." In 1997, after the release of "FANTASMA," he signed with Matador Records (USA). Their two albums, "FANTASMA" and "POINT" (2001), were released in 21 countries around the world.

Since then, they have been actively performing overseas, including touring.

Recent activities include collaborations and remixes with numerous artists both in Japan and abroad, including BECK, STING, BLUR, SKETCH SHOW, Ryuichi Sakamoto, ARTO LINDSAY, MERZBOW, K.D LANG, and TAHITI80.

Their diverse activities include providing music for the exhibition "Shhh..." held at the V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum, London) in 2004, and exhibiting video works at the JAM exhibition held at the Barbican Art Gallery (London).

Product Description

From Nakamegura to the World, Here is the Anticipated Return of Japan's Genre Hopping Maverick who Named Himself after the Character in "Planet of the Apes". Cornelius, A.k.a. Keigo Oyamada, is a One of a Kind Artist that Has to Be Seen as Well as Heard. Pulling Influences from Kraftwerk to the Beach Boys and My Bloody Valentine, He Has Been Hailed as an Innovator in Modern Rock, Both in his Home Country of Japan and Abroad. His Prior Albums "Fantasma" and "Point" have Been Released in 21 Countries as Well as a Number of Japan Only Albums.