Author Archives for TheKyotoConnection 
Presenting “Whispers of Bishamondo”, a piece born from a very special place in Kyoto. Bishamondō Temple, resting quietly beside the Yamashina canal, is one of the most meaningful temples I’ve ever encountered. It was there where I could clearly hear that subtle inner voice that has been calling me to... Read More
I’ll be in Japan starting mid-September, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it. This time I’m arriving with some cool projects: hosting a multicultural event in Kyoto, recording a new album in Yamashina, and continuing to meet great people along the way. I’ll also be available for performances... Read More
Don’t lose sight of that.
Japan left me with a handful of strange signs during our 2025 visit. And now, a year later, some of them feel even more mysterious than they did at the time. I’ve spent much of this past year writing, researching, and documenting those experiences—moments that, I can now say, changed... Read More
Every now and then, it experiences a resurgence in listeners around the world—amassing over 4 million streams since its release in 2018. What might explain this? Algorithmic influence, surely. But it’s also possible to draw a parallel between difficult times—pandemics, wars, moments of global uncertainty—and a rise in its listening.... Read More
Twenty years ago, I released *The First Voyage* — The Kyoto Connection’s first album under the Alternarama name. Back then, it was just a hobby to me. What I didn’t know was that this creative process was opening a new timeline in my universe, one filled with great moments, beautiful... Read More
Those who say that “AI music is soulless” don’t understand that part of the soul of music comes from the listener, not the creator… PS: I don’t use AI for my music, I don’t like AI-generated music but I can understand people enjoying it, either creating or listening.
But thats the beauty of the game. Since no ones reading, I can write with more freedom. Still, the fact that this is public opens up the possibility that maybe someone, someday, somewhere in the world, will read these lines. And thats what makes the game magical. The same thing... Read More
Everyone taking photos of the full moon only to discover that the photograph doesn’t look as beautiful as the real thing. Take your picture, but don’t forget to enjoy what’s real… Wells, anyway, here is mine:
Picked up my foldable bike from storage today. It’s probably been sitting there for the last five years. A little air in the tires, a bit of WD-40, and it was ready to ride. How could I have forgotten the beautiful feeling of the air on my face? Note to... Read More
I’ve used many operating systems over the years, but for some strange reason, System 7 has always had a special place in my heart. It feels like home. And I say “for some strange reason” because I never owned a computer that could run it natively. My first Macintosh was... Read More
Finished writing the draft of my new book. Now comes the editing part… or the infinite part. Editing is making the text better. And any text could always be better. Better than what? You may be asking… Just better. You know what I’m talking about. So, for the next few... Read More
Vibe-coded a simple TO-DO app in PHP and HTML3 so I can manage my tasks from any of my retro computers. Will I use it regularly? We’ll see…
For many years it was hard for me to accept the role of art in my life. It was hard to believe that I, too, am an artist. That had a huge impact on my projects: the lack of confidence, the low self-esteem, and the place I gave them in... Read More
Vacation is coming to an end. Today I told my daughter: I don’t want the holidays to be over. I don’t want you to grow up. I wish we could stay here, just the two of us, forever.
Today I achieved the unimaginable: posting to Bluesky from my System 7 modern setup (iPad 4 + Basilisk II). This is my first post. How do I do it? I managed to ChatGPT-code an HTML 3 interface for my blog at thekyotoconnection.com so I can write from Internet Explorer 3... Read More
Today I’ve been putting some love to my Bluesky Account. After more than 10 years on Twitter (and +1400 followers), it stopped making sense to me to publish in a platform that doesn’t want to show my content to my own followers and also is full of politics/shitty/slop content. So... Read More
A guy in the swimming pool, fully submerged, had his phone resting on the edge… and was scrolling through videos with his nose. I found it creative… and strange at the same time.
We’re on vacation. Everything here is meticulously engineered to make you reach into your pocket more often than ever. And everything is a bit more expensive than back home because… simply put, you’re in a situation of greater need. Do you need fuel? Water? A bit of shade? A place... Read More
Hi, this is my attemp on getting back to journaling. I used to do it everyday, then forgot about it, but here I go again. In this blog I’ll share my everyday life as a father, musician, writer and producer of The Kyoto Connection. Feel free to come back here... Read More
The title says it all: after years of fiddling with original hardware, I’ve finally found my perfect System 7 setup: an iPad mini 4 running Basilisk II. The system feels fast and smooth. A generic Bluetooth keyboard and Pencil work great, and the integration with iOS (file sharing, networking, etc.)... Read More
“Loneliness is a state of mind” has been remastered and is now available at all streaming platforms. This 10-piece Ambient/Drone/Electronic album has been recorded live in one take using an Ensoniq TS10 six years ago and today finds new life in this remastered version of the original casette recording. Hopefully... Read More
Buenos Aires. December 6, 2025. We played the most special show of our history. Because we celebrated twenty years of our journey. Because 2025 was the year we finally set foot in Japan for the very first time. Because after many years, we were able to bring all of our... Read More
On November 11th, 2025, The Kyoto Connection marks the 20th anniversary of a project that began one night in 2005 with a simple intuition and a desire to create soundscapes that could connect people across distances, cultures and inner worlds. To commemorate this milestone, we’re releasing a curated compilation of... Read More
On the sacred island of Miyajima, we had the privilege of performing music beneath the gaze of the legendary Ōtorii, the “Great Gate” that rises from the sea in front of Itsukushima Shrine. Recognized as one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, this vermilion gate has welcomed travelers and dreamers for... Read More
This video is proof that dreams can come true. If you listen to the music within you, a path will unfold. And when you have a path, you have somewhere to go. Thank you, Mount Fuji, for waiting for us at this stop. It took us twenty years… but here... Read More
Voyage III – Kyoto is our signature song. An anthem dedicated to the city of Kyoto. It was first released on our debut album back in 2006. Since then, we’ve performed it at every one of our shows. When we finally arrived in Kyoto, we knew we had to play... Read More
Now up for pre-order, ‘Four Seasons in Kyoto’ marks the final chapter of The Kyoto Connection’s Ambient Japanese trilogy, following Postcards (2018) and The Flower, The Bird and The Mountain (2022). Like its predecessors, this album pays homage to the pioneering ambient and environmental music movements of 1980s and 1990s... Read More
A few weeks ago, I had the honor of sharing The Kyoto Connection’s story on the podcast Seek-Sustainable-Japan with the wonderful JJWalsh. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the early days of the project, celebrate some of the most memorable moments from the past 20 years, and talk about the exciting plans... Read More