Tokyo’s FLASH disk ranch record store has been a go-to spot for Syn Executive Music Director, Alan Mawdsley, for over 20-years.
Nearby is LIKE A FOOL RECORDS, @likeafoolrec next stop for Alan and Kaz @kazuyukihaga (Syn Tokyo Music Producer and Drummer of kill me Elk), who set out to to busy their fingers and dig through the crates of Tokyo’s finest.
Find out more about Syn’s music curation around the globe on our blog.
東京・下北沢にある「Flash Disk Ranch」は、Synのエグゼクティブ・ミュージック・ディレクターであるアラン・モーツリーが20年以上にわたって通い続けているレコード店。
そして、次に向かったのは「LIKE A FOOL RECORDS」。アランとKaz（Syn 東京の音楽プロデューサー兼kill me elkのドラマー）が、名盤を求めてクレート・ディギングに挑みます。
Synが世界中で展開する音楽キュレーションの舞台裏は、ブログでご覧ください。
The Japan video, directed and edited by Eisuke Watanabe and produced by Hiromi Yanagi @hirotankororin .
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Music is everywhere, but it’s rarely designed.
As @claridgeshotel Painter’s Room opens a new chapter, we were challenged to shape a renewed musical identity for the space.
Built around two distinct moods, the curation begins in warmth, intimacy, and timeless nostalgia — where smooth melodies and effortless rhythm create a relaxed, sensual atmosphere, rich in feeling and quiet connection.
As the evening unfolds, the energy begins to rise. Rhythm becomes more playful, melodies more magnetic, and the room takes on a vibrant, seductive pulse — effortless, elevated, and naturally social.
Music designed not simply to accompany the space, but to shape how it is felt.
Designing a sense of place through music and sound.
#NickWoodMusic #Claridges #PaintersRoom #MusicCuration #LuxuryHospitality
In 2000, Nick Wood composed Passion as Kirin Beer’s sports anthem for the Sydney Olympics, supporting Japan’s national team through the “Kirin Loves Sport” campaign. Two years later, when Japan co-hosted the FIFA World Cup, Kirin licensed the track again to back the Samurai Blue and Passion became something more than a campaign — it became part of the country’s football identity.
The song hit No. 1 on Japan’s international charts in 2002. Kirin continued to license it for over twenty years. For a generation of Japanese football fans, it was the sound of the national team.
Now, more than two decades later, a reimagined version — Passion: Heroes Forever from the Passion EP — soundtracks The Home Depot’s FIFA World Cup Sweepstakes campaign across the United States.
A song born in Japanese football culture, now powering the biggest sporting event on the planet in America. That’s a full circle moment twenty years in the making — and one we’re proud to be part of.
Listen to the Passion EP: https://orcd.co/jo76g0m
Arranger: @rupertesmith
#FIFAWorldCup #SonicBranding #MusicSupervision #BrandMusic #thehomedepot
For 35 years, I’ve believed that sound is the art of emotion. From Tokyo, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and Dubai to the world’s most iconic brands — every project has been about one thing: making people feel. On April 1st, Nick Wood Music was born. A distillation of everything that came before. Built for what comes next. Curiosity. Care. Collaboration.
35年にわたり、私は「音とは感情を描く芸術である」と信じてきました。
東京、ロサンゼルス、ロンドン、香港、ドバイ、そして世界を代表するブランドとの数々のプロジェクトにおいて追い求めてきたのは、ただひとつ。�人の心を動かすこと。
4月1日、Nick Wood Musicが誕生しました。
これまで積み重ねてきたすべてを凝縮し、未来へと繋いでいきます。
探究心。
思いやり。
コラボレーション。
#NickWoodMusic #NWM #NewChapter #SonicBranding #DesigningHowBrandsFeel
It’s been a pleasure for Syn to curate and manage the music direction for this concept — shaping a sonic atmosphere that complements the storytelling, the elegance of the setting, and the spirit of Bowie.
A beautiful collaboration where music becomes part of the guest journey.
#Syn #MusicCuration #LuxuryHospitality #HotelCafeRoyal #DavidBowieAfternoonTea
The Holidays in Tokyo hits a little differently. Between soft lights, playful details and unexpected ornaments, even the tree feels like it’s winking at you. A festive mood that doesn’t take itself too seriously — fun and quietly magical, just like the city itself ✨🎄
東京のクリスマスは、どこか特別。
やわらかな灯り、遊び心のあるディテール、思いがけないオーナメントの間で、ツリーさえこちらにウィンクしているよう。
気取りすぎないフェスティブなムードは、楽しくて、静かに魔法のよう。まさに、この街そのもの。
#Christmas #ChristmasinTokyo #SynMusic #Tokyo #happyholidays
Tokyo eases into Christmas, as the city lights soften and everyday scenes take on a warmer, quieter glow. Reflections, movement, and small moments of wonder come together in a festive atmosphere, accompanied by a track from our catalog — a rearrangement of The Christmas Song, the perfect soundtrack for your holidays.
東京はゆっくりとクリスマスへと溶け込んでいき、街の灯りはやわらぎ、日常の風景はより温かく、静かな輝きを帯びていきます。反射や動き、ささやかな驚きの瞬間がひとつに重なり、祝祭的な空気を生み出します。私たちのカタログからの一曲――「The Christmas Song」をリアレンジした楽曲が、あなたのホリデーシーズンに寄り添う完璧なサウンドトラックです。
#synmusic #christmas #christmasintokyo #holidays
As the holiday season draws closer, we’re happy to share another beautiful campaign we created for The Home Depot: 12 Days of Christmas. Crafting the sound for this project felt like stepping into the warmth of the season itself, familiar, bright, and full of that gentle anticipation that makes this time of year so special. Grateful for the collaboration, and excited to keep shaping moments that feel like home.
Thank you to everyone that made this project happen, from our team in LA to our Spanish talent!
@bbdo@omnicom
ホリデーシーズンが近づくなか、私たちが The Home Depot のために制作したもうひとつの美しいキャンペーン「12 Days of Christmas」をご紹介できることを嬉しく思います。このプロジェクトのサウンドを作り上げる時間は、まるで季節そのものの温もりの中に足を踏み入れるような感覚でした。親しみがあり、明るく、この時期ならではのやさしい高揚感に満ちています。この素敵なコラボレーションに感謝しながら、「家」のように心地よい瞬間をこれからも形にしていけることを楽しみにしています。
このプロジェクトを実現してくれたすべての方々に感謝を込めて。LAのチームからスペインのタレントの皆さんまで、本当にありがとうございました。
So proud to have been part of this magical collaboration with Selfridges and Disney EMEA — a project that captures the wonder and beauty of the season in the most enchanting way.
Thank you to everyone involved for making the magic happen ✨
この魔法のようなコラボレーションに参加できたことを、心から誇りに思います。Selfridges と Disney EMEA が描き出す、この季節ならではの美しさと驚きを、最も魅力的な形で表現したプロジェクトです。
この魔法を実現してくださったすべての皆さまに、心より感謝します。
#Disney #Selfridges #Syn #Christmas
The holiday season has officially begun, and we’re so happy to share our latest work with @homedepot for their Christmas campaign. Collaborating with @omnicom on a moment that means so much to so many has been a true joy — and an honour to help shape the sound of the season.
ホリデーシーズンが正式に始まり、The Home Depot のクリスマスキャンペーンの最新作を皆さまにお届けできることをとても嬉しく思います。多くの人にとって大切なこの瞬間をOmnicom とともに形づくることができたのは、本当に喜びであり、この季節の響きを創り上げるお手伝いができたことを光栄に思います。
#SynMusic #Christmas #HolidaySeason
We are so happy to share our latest work for CNN’s launch — created together with our US Production Manager @paton.wav , and our in-house composer @hagiwara.bimochi , working closely with @loyalkaspar
A project that grew naturally, with a lot of warmth, care, and good energy from everyone involved.
