最初の企画として、「Sleepless in Tokyo」と名付けました。あの有名なトム・ハンクス主演の人気映画「Sleepless in Seattle」(めぐり逢えたら)を借りて、東京にいる眠れない人たちの実態を調査するという企画でした。なぜこれかというと、様々な問題を調べていくうちに、大都市では睡眠時間が極めて短いこと、その中でも東京が世界で一番短いことを知ったからです。そして、インタビューなどの取材を通して実態調査を行う中で、深夜にも関わらず働く人や道端に臥せる人、ホームレス、残業を終えて帰るサラリーマン、街をぶらぶらしている若者を目の当たりにしました。これは元の企画より数倍面白いとメンバー全員で思って、東京で眠れない人ではなく、東京自体が眠らないという着眼点にして「Sleepless Tokyo」を決めました。
This is my first road trip with all of the exchange students. Thanks to our driver, Henrik, who made this trip possible. After 8 hours driving, we finally made it to this Mecca for every musician and every person who loves music–Memphis.
It is famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B.King, Johnny Cash, all world-famous musicians, you name it! They all started their music path in Memphis. Music is the energy of this old city.
Beale Street is in downtown Memphis, which is a significant location in the history of Blues. Blues clubs and restaurants lining the street have become major tourist attractions in Memphis.Simone Kohsel Terndrup, a Danish girl, loves any music that she can dance along with.Clara Wright, from FranceElvis on the wallWe walked inside a Blues bar where you can enjoy the best 2 things in life–music and beer.The musician can’t see but he is so enthusiastic about his life and music, and he plays the harmonica perfectly.Simone asks for one more song.Stephen Michael Fowler, born in Nashville, 1949. He has been a guitarist for 45 year.Julien is sharing his opinion and experience as a musician with Stephen.