-Baiyon/Tomohisa Kuramitsu
Japanese multimedia Artist (Sound Producer / DJ / Art Director / Graphics
Designer) based in Kyoto, Japan.
Sound production covers a wide spectrum of music styles, from Minimal
Techno and House to forms
of experimental music that evoke childhood memories.
Participation in numerous overseas festivals. In recent years, several
live performances in central Europe.
Contributed track for the documentary film "MOOG" in 2004, featuring
original opening and ending themes. May 2006 saw the release of original
single and album "Like a school on lunch time." Completed "Goshoguruma
EP" in 2008, released on WC recordings label, along with the "S
Soup EP" on Irish D1 recordings label. Further remixes and remix
collaborations are currently planned.
In the field of graphic design, participated in 2D art forms and story-based
video projects. Graphic design, character design, artwork and collaborative
efforts went into flyers, CD jackets, T-shirts and
a host of other media.
Art design and sound direction for Playstation 3 software title "PixelJunk™
Eden," included various roles on the production of the game title,
receiving international attention among gaming audiences. Official Selection
for the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival Entertainment Category. Nominated
for several international awards.
"PixelJunk™ Eden ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK" published by ANIPLEX Records.
2009 saw "PixelJunk™ Eden Encore" announced for the Playstation
3.
Graphics and product design the result of integrating both visual and
audio components of a holistic artistic vision.
Participated in Spring Reverb Festival in San Diego. Live performances in Los Angeles and Tijuana, Mexico
Appearance in DUBLIN ELECTRONIC ARTS FESTIVAL, Dublin, Ireland. Performed together with galaxy to galaxy (UR), Mark Broom, others.
Performance at shobo shobo event in Paris, France.
"CANADA vs JAPAN LIVE PAINTING EXPO" Live painting performance at Aichi Expo 2005.
Independently produced single "under the bridge / playground at dusk" wins Qwartz Electronic Music Awards Video Clip Prize.
Second appearance at DUBLIN ELECTRONIC ARTS FESTIVAL in Dublin, Ireland.
S Soup EP released by Ireland-based Techno label D1 Recordings.
Art design and sound direction for Playstation 3 software title "PixelJunk™ Eden." Performed various roles on the production of the game title, receiving international attention among gaming audiences.
ANIPLEX Records release of "PixelJunk™ Eden ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK" in Japan.
DUBLIN ELECTRONIC ARTS FESTIVAL in Dublin, Ireland. Third appearance at the event, performing together with MODEL 500, Laurent Garnier, others.
PixelJunk™ Eden chosen as Official Selection for 12th Japan Media Festival's Entertainment Category.
PixelJunk™ Eden nominated for various international game awards.
Digital download album PixelJunk™ Eden ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Sony Computer Entertainment America) on sale.GDC 09 / 2009 Game Developers Conference - lecture on PixelJunk Eden: Baiyon's CMYK vision.
"PixelJunk™ Eden Encore" announced.
"PixelJunk™ 3in1 Pack" on sale in Asian regions outside Japan (Hong Kong、Singapore、Taiwan and SCEAsia territories)
CEDEC 2009 / CESA Developers Conference - lecture on PixelJunk Eden: Baiyon's CMYK vision.
Korea Games Conference 2009(KGC2009)- lecture on PixelJunk Eden: Baiyon's CMYK vision.
Selected as inportant game industry people 50 by Game Developer magazine.
Creates Descanso new music label.
<Qwartz Electronic Music Awards / France>
-Video Clip Prize Category
-PixelJunk™ Eden / Game for PS3,2008 / art direction&sound direction
<12th Japan Media Arts Festival>
-Entertainment Category Official Selection
<Independent Games Festival(IGF) / Nomination>
-Excellence in Visual Art
-Excellence in Audio
-Technical Excellence
<IGN.com Best of 2008 / Nomination>
-Most Innovative Design
-Best Platform Game
-Best Aftermarket Support
<Game Developers Choice Awards / Nomination>
-GDC Best Downloadable Game
<7th Annual G.A.N.G Awards / Nomination>
BEST INTERACTIVE SCORE
<8th ANNUAL NAViGaTR AWARDS / Nomination>
-Art Direction in a Game Engine
-Control Precision
-Game Original Action
<KGC Awards(Korea) / Nomination>
-Game Design(Innovative Designer)
-Programming(Innovative Programmer)


