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Listen to the ethereal music of Ryohei Kubota as he plays the handpan.

Ryohei Kubota is a Japanese musician playing the handpan instrument, creating the soothing sounds you will hear in the music video. The 19-year-old started playing the handpan when he was still in high school. By performing with the unusual instrument in the streets of Shibuya and Harajuku in Tokyo, Ryohei Kubota attracted attention. He is now doing collaborations with DJs, as well as using different styles and instruments to perform.

The handpan is a new instrument that is played by hands and fingers. The percussion responds to the lightest of touch, producing a mesmerizing sound with multiple overtones.

Ryohei Kubota’s music video for his first album ‘RISING’ was directed by Maria Nanashima.

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