(This interview was originally conducted by Kade Graves, AKA: kaveman)
Paul quickly answered for himself, but felt it was better that Bert Lams and Hideyo Moriya to answer for themselves. So with the advancement of technology and some help from Paul, I was able to get Bert and Hideyo’s answer to my question.
Here’s what they had to say:
Paul:
Musically the CGT is my main focus now. I occasionally get invited to do other things, but haven’t had much time for anything else.
Bert:
1) I am currently working on a project with Andrew Keeling. I am transcribing and Andrew is arranging our favourite Soundscapes by Robert Fripp for orchestra. We now have some 40 minutes of music ready. I am still working on more and we hope to do a recording very soon.
2) I am preparing for future music with CGT. This will probably include other musicians as well.
3) I am teaching guitar to some of my favourite students in England.
4) And of course there are the piggies in Broad Chalke! I will be working there this winter as well.
Hideyo:
In 1998 to 1999, when I was not on tour with the CGT, I played in a Japanese group. I formed this acoustic guitar trio with friends, Yuta Saito, Toshiyuki Kanda and myself. This group was called “ASTARTE” and we played small clubs and old folks homes. This group disbanded in December of 1999.
This year, Yuta Saito and myself start our next project, which is using electric guitar, electric bass, electric drum etc.
A special thanks to Paul, Bert and Hideyo for your responses! Good luck with the rest of your tour schedule!
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