From April 2023 The Guy Perryman Show on InterFM becomes a slightly longer flight – and now for the first time ever can be listened to anytime anywhere around the world!!
The Guy Perryman Show “GPS” – broadcast from Tokyo, takes you on a journey around the world with “Positive People and The Power of Music” – a mix of international music, entertainment news and inspiring interviews.
From April 2023 join me every weekday morning on InterFM for The Guy Perryman Mix – non-stop selection of all music genres including pop, rock, soul, jazz, electro, soundtracks and more to start your day with a smooth sunrise flight.
Listen Monday – Friday 5:30-6:52am or anytime across Japan www.interfm.co.jp
The Guy Perryman “General Purpose” GP Shirt born from Guy’s own need – not being able to find exactly what he wanted, he designed the shirt himself!!
The GP Shirt – versatile and useful – it’s smart.
With a straight cut hem wear the GP Shirt tucked out for a jacket look when you don’t want to wear a suit and all those layers – especially in hot weather.
Or wear the GP shirt tucked in just like a regular shirt.
No need to carry things – there are pockets…
Two hip pockets – no more bursting trouser pockets.
And a deep breast pocket for mobile phones or glasses hidden out of view.
Sharp tailoring silhouette – you’ll have a slim look.
Beautiful buttons inspired by Japanese pearls – four on each cuff in keeping with a suit jacket, and a formal shirt fly front with the buttons secretly concealed.
Made in Japan – the GP shirt is exquisitely crafted with high quality long lasting deep dyed 100% cotton.
Available in black and two men’s sizes:
Japan M (International S)
Japan L (International M)
Price JP¥ 15,000 (includes tax)
Approximate price guide US$135 UK£100 EU€112
Japan shipping ¥ 1,000.
International shipping ¥ 2,000.
The GP Shirt is only available directly from Guy Perryman.
For jet setters and sky watchers the Guy Perryman original designed Sky Guy T-Shirt features Guy’s photo jetting 38,000 feet from Hong Kong HKG to Tokyo HND on-board one of the last Cathay Pacific Airlines 747 flights in 2016.
Short or long sleeve, black, 100% quality cotton. Made in Japan.
Available in two sizes:
Japan M (International S)
Japan L (International M)
Price JP¥ 4,000 (includes tax)
Japan shipping ¥ 1,000.
International shipping ¥ 2,000.
The Sky Guy T-Shirt is only available directly from Guy Perryman.
On 2nd April 2022 my darling mother Josephine departed, or “went travelling”, to use her preferred term.
Born in Northern Rhodesia in 1933 she lived an incredible life.
But more than anything she was the most loving, caring, funny and inspiring mother who, from our first heart beats to her very last, unfailingly protected my two sisters and me.
Josephine often said one of the happiest days of her life was the day she married our father. How beautiful and dignified she was and shall always be. Those traits were not skin deep.
One of the last things she said to me was “Take me with you wherever you go”, well Mummy that is a promise I can keep because we continue on this journey together, you are inside my soul forever brimming with love.
Over the years Josephine had a lot of fun times with my friends around the world, moments that I am very grateful for, with many thanks to you all.
Guy Perryman is your DJ for the Park Hyatt Tokyo Peak Lounge New Year’s Eve 2022 Countdown Lounge!!
The DJ music concept is “Radio Around The World” with a selection of smooth, soul, acid jazz and electro lounge tunes inspired by global city destinations.
Philip Woo and his soul, jazz band will be performing live, plus live + DJ “jam sessions” with Guy.
The evening is socially distanced, all reserved seating only, free-flow Champagne with live kitchen and full table service in the fabulous Peak Lounge with pyramid glass ceiling, bamboo forest, stunning projections and of course the thrilling Tokyo skyline view from the 41’st floor!!
Give the gift of music for the festive season and when we can’t be together Christmas Hummingbird delivers the joy!!
Harmonious acoustic pop song by The Watanabes with melancholy lyrics, soaring strings, angelic choir and heart-warming spirit.
A new Christmas classic is here…
Christmas Hummingbird began its journey as the folk inspired song Hummingbird by The Watanabes (British brothers Duncan and Selwyn Walsh) on their 2017 EP Spoiled and Nostalgic.
Guy started spinning Hummingbird every December thinking the song had a Christmas feel and in early 2020 approached The Watanabes with the remix idea – adding festive flourishes, tweaking the lyrics and re-releasing as a Christmas season tune.
The brothers agreed and asked their regular studio collaborator and producer David Naughton to re-work the track and “Christmas Hummingbird” was on its way.
Guy brought in composer Nicholas Buc, who has conducted for many major international symphony orchestras, to write the string arrangement; Naughton recruited his three young children (locked-down at home) as the Christmas carolling choir with an arrangement by musician Matt Hogan; the final mix was mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
The result is a Christmas classic to enjoy season after season!!
数年前 The Watanabes がリリースした楽曲 “Hummingbird” を聴くたびに、いつもどこかクリスマスの雰囲気を感じていました。そこで制作チームが集結しクリスマスバージョンとしてリミックス。これからのホリデーシーズンにぴったりの “Christmas Hummingbird” として各音楽配信プラットフォームにて配信がスタートしました!!
British brothers Duncan and Selwyn Walsh formed The Watanabes in the summer of 2005 while living in rural Ehime prefecture in Japan. Watanabe is a common family name of the region, so with a touch of whimsy they chose the name, alluding to British band The Smiths, while also being inspired by Toru Watanabe the protagonist in Haruki Murakami’s novel Norwegian Wood.
The Watanabes jangly pop sound has drawn comparison to melodious artists including Belle and Sebastian, Pale Fountains and Crowded House, while Time Out have called them “Tokyo’s answer to The Smiths”.
Other founding members of the group and a number of diverse musicians have contributed to the band’s recordings and live performances through the years.
The Watanabes have featured regularly on the BBC Introducing Series in the UK and in 2017 they performed live from Tokyo as part of BBC Introducing’s 10th Anniversary celebrations.
From Glasgow, Scotland and currently living in Japan, Naughton has worked as producer, technician, studio musician, live performer, writer or arranger for an array of artists including Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Teenage Fanclub, Belle and Sebastian, Stephen Duffy & The Lilac Time, Nick Carter, Busted, Will Young, Geri Halliwell, Rachel Goswell, Mojave 3 and many others. He has produced for The Watanabes since their second album You’re Dancing I’m Absorbed released in 2011.
The Strings Arranger: Nicholas Buc
Australian composer, conductor, arranger, violinist and pianist whose commissioned works have been premiered by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, The Australian Voices, and the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with selected works screened at festivals and theatres around Australia, Asia and the US. Buc has written for film and television; conducted live-in-concert world premieres of Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind,The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Harry Potter; worked with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Chris Botti, Amanda Palmer, Ben Folds, Tina Arena and Nick Cave; written arrangements for Missy Higgins, Passenger, Eskimo Joe and The Whitlams; and worked on five seasons of The Voice Australia.
Boston based musician, arranger and former member of The Watanabes.
The Visual Artist: Marina Elphick
The Walsh’s cousin Elphick is a professional visual artist specializing in batik art for over 30 years who’s work, including painting and drawing has been regularly commissioned for portraits and book covers. With her love of flora, fauna and mythical themes the hummingbird is a regular motif in Elphick’s work and a detail of one of her paintings was reimagined with a wintry effect for the Christmas Hummingbird artwork.
A positive song and message for the spooky season!!
Happy Halloween by Pumpkin Beings is a theatrical and celebratory Halloween pop song first released in 2020 for your stay home, stay safe or go completely bonkers Halloween party!!
The song’s lyrics encourage young people to “be who you want to be for today and for life” with a sassy attitude and defiant anti-bullying anti-trolling stance.
While DJ’ing for Halloween parties over the years Guy Perryman realised the dance floors needed more Happy Halloween music – he wrote it and here it is…
Be a Pumpkin Being too and dance to Happy Halloween in Halloween costume and share your photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #pumpkinbeings
And here are the Pumpkin Beings…
YURI – Vocals
Soul diva who was accepted to Berklee College of Music on a scholarship; is regularly in the recording studio and on the live stages of Japan and the US with artists including Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Toshinobu Kubota, AI and Dreams Come True; has sung on numerous soundtracks and TV commercials and has released her own original songs.
Swedish musician and composer who has released over 100 songs on YouTube, with over half a million subscribers and over 100,000,000 views; featured multiple times by some of the world’s biggest YouTubers including PewDiePie, DanTDM and Ninja; original music ranges from rock to electronic to full-scale big band swing.
Singer and visual artist for several bands in Sweden and Japan; has toured internationally with Japanese singers; currently active as a solo artist in Tokyo and performing with ensembles ranging from classic jazz to modern rock; collaborator with fellow Swedish musician Endigo on multiple releases and creating the artwork and animation for several hit videos on YouTube.
Enjoy a virtual Tokyo matsuri festival with this live Taiko drumming DJ jam with the hypnotic sound of cicadas, the city skyline as the backdrop and the crowd all joining in the Bon Odori dance as the scene morphs onto a nightclub dancefloor!!
The latest release from the soundtrack to Supersonic Cities: Adventure 1 – TOKYOTRONICA – Tokyo inspired musical story written by Guy Perryman.
People ask – where are you from? The Supersonic Cities Crew answer – it’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re at…
SUPERSONIC CITIES CREW are a group of musicians, singers, voice actors, track makers, producers and remixers captained by Guy Perryman creating the soundtrack to the Supersonic Cities stories, with music genres as diverse as the crew and destinations.
Remixer: K – track maker who has released music under various names, produced game music and radio jingles.
Taiko Drums: British Embassy Tokyo Taiko Team – David Mulholland and James Carter.
Yakimo Singing Vocals: Mari Stone – soulful diva.
Executive Producer: Guy Perryman MBE – radio DJ, voice actor, event producer and writer.
TOKYOTRONICA soundtrack launches the music genre Edotronica – mixing traditional Japanese instruments with electronica. Edo being the original name of Tokyo.
