San Cancion is Yokoyama Maki and Shu Keikin on guitars, Shibata Munesumi on bass, and Mori Takaharu on drums. The band is an instrumental ensemble and its name is a wordplay on the Japanese phrase, san kan shi on, which means a cycle of three cold days followed by four warm ones. It’s also Spanish for Saint Song.
The mystery of this wordplay shines in their performance when it becomes clear that they’re not just a band, but a four-man force of nature, doing their bit to reshape reality with their brand of sonic shamanism.
Covering classic tunes, the ensemble's inspired interpretations showcase their distinctive style, culminating in electronic epiphanies, reminiscent at times of sixties progressive rock at their soul-searching, hypnotic best, and at other times, of some legendary caravan of nomads lost somewhere along the long and winding road of the storied Silk Road.
There’s no question about it. San Cancion is a metaphysical guild of sound alchemists, a living and breathing tribute to the timeless mystery of life, the universe, and everything.
Check out their music videos on Nippop. The band's official site is here.
