I Believe in Music: Life Experiences and Thoughts on the Future of Electronic Music by the Founder of the Roland Corporation(Book). Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Roland Corporation, this is the inspiring and heartfelt memoir of Ikutaro Kakehashi, a pioneering figure in electronic music instruments and the company's visionary founder. From war-torn Japan to his first watch repair business to the dawn of and subsequent enormous leaps of electronic musical instruments, Kakehashi's story is sometimes wry, sometimes touching, always wise. Through it all, Kakehashi has believed in music above else: his first priority has always been an unwavering passion for expanding the potential for artistic expression. Everyone from music aficionados to those looking for time-tested business savvy will enjoy his unique story. The book features fantastic photos throughout, including an 8-page full-color section. Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the Roland Corporation in 1972. He lives in Hosoe-cho, Hamamatsu City, Japan. Robert Olsen worked for 25 years in the international music trade before switching careers to become a college instructor and free-lance author. He lives in Northbrook, IL. |
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Contents
BEGINNINGS | 1 |
AN UNLIKELY EDUCATION | 13 |
MUSIC IS A VENTURE | 22 |
CHOOSING MY PATH | 29 |
ENTERING THE WORLD OF MUSIC | 39 |
THE SMALL UNIVERSE OF TRADE SHOWS | 51 |
COMMENCEMENT | 57 |
JAPAN AN IMPORTER OF SOFTWARE | 67 |
VIVA ITALIA | 141 |
THE BIRTH OF ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | 159 |
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDI | 186 |
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | 202 |
KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS THE MONARCHS OF MUSIC | 224 |
SHORTCUT TO A MUSIC PARADISE | 234 |
GRACE NOTES | 237 |
ORGAN JOURNEYS | 247 |
REACHING OUT | 80 |
A LONGER VIEW | 91 |
FOUNDING A FAMILY | 99 |
MOVING TO HAMAMATSU | 115 |
CRISIS | 119 |
OUT OF THE ASHES | 126 |
INTERVIEW WITH REMO BELLI | 269 |
INTERVIEW WITH DON LESLIE | 276 |
INTERVIEW WITH ISAO TOMITA | 286 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 300 |
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