[STTZ] Storytellers Mini-Events

GENRE: Japanese Folk / Mythical Storytelling / Ritual Chamber Folk TEMPO: 70–110 BPM – floating, narrative, sometimes halting, sometimes driving MOOD: Fairytale-like, mysterious, playful and at the same time erotically ironic – a balancing act between childlike legend and adult cunning ELEMENTS: Shamisen & koto (plucked, ornamented) for the melodic foundation; shakuhachi flute lines like wind in the forest; light taiko and nagado drums for pulse and drama; small percussion (wooden clappers, bells) as accents; occasional bird and forest sounds; suspenseful pauses and abrupt breaks for the punchlines, Instrumental vocal sounds (breathing, laughter, murmuring) as theatrical colour, VOCALS: Narrative singing or semi-spoken, between folk singing and theatrical recitation; kitsune passages cheeky, playful; snake heavier, threatening; hunter dry and instructive, STRUCTURE: Episodic, like scenes in a Nō or Kabuki play, Short instrumental interludes between verses (koto-flute dialogues)

playful; Reggae, vibrant percussion, Opera, Japan Erotic~playful fusion, only feminine childlike playful vocals with a Japanese accent Exclusively Japanese instruments: shamisen, koto, shakuhachi, taiko drums, hichiriki, erhu (Chinese violin), Pat: synthesizer with pentatonic samples

A dark, dramatic fusion of classical orchestra and hard rock, with vocals leading the story, Male voice (M): the protagonist – narration, memory, rage, Female voice (F): the other side – fate, death, inner transformation, ghostly echoes, Together (T): moments of unity or climax, when man and fate merge, The music builds from a slow, tense intro into heavy, driving choruses with distorted guitars and orchestral power, drops into intimate near-silence, then erupts into an apocalyptic finale, Dynamic contrasts (pp to fff) mirror the journey: whispered confessions, expressive baritone lines, and near-screamed peaks, Strings, timpani, and marching drums combine with electric guitars and bass to create a cinematic, theatrical sound — pulling the listener into a dark, surreal war narrative where death and rebirth intertwine

Tempo & Groove: 120 BPM, driving 4/4 disco beat with a clear kick, open hi-hat on the offbeats, funky bassline, Harmonies: Bright major keys (C, F, G), chords often played staccato, Electric piano or brass for accents, strings or synth horns for the chorus, Funky guitars with 16th-note chops à la Chic, Vocals: Exclusively male voices – from very high male soprano/falsetto to baritone, Clear, present, powerful, Choral call-and-response ("Hey!", "Ooh yeah!"), sing-along choruses, No female vocals, Arrangement: Catchy, sing-along chorus, consistent groove, energy building over the verses, Mix & Stereo: Lead vocals in the center, crisp in the midrange, Backing vocals are panned wide to make the chorus feel big, Atmosphere: Lively disco party, sexy, confident, humorous, with a wink, Lyrics in Austrian dialect for that characteristic charm