Masahiro Takahashi is a Toronto-based, Japanese-born musician and composer who explores a hypnotic intersection of jazz, ambient, psychedelic, and downtempo styles with an experimental chamber-pop sensibility. Co-produced by fellow Toronto musician and instrumental maverick Joseph Shabason, his sixth full-length album In Another came out March 20th via Telephone Explosion Records.
For his ephemeral, dreamy, and exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Masahiro features three tracks from his new album, a track from his excellent 2023 album Humid Sun, and pieces that inspired his new album, including tracks by The Beach Boys, Gil Evans, The Free Design, and more.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Masahiro Takahashi | Dreamies |
| The Free Design | Kites Are Fun |
| Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra | Snowfall |
| Masahiro Takahashi | No Kings |
| The High Llamas | Doo-Wop Property |
| Wunder | Brazil |
| Peter Zummo | Way Better Than I Expected |
| Masahiro Takahashi | Queen West Butterfly |
| Nobukazu Takemura | Mahou No Hiroba |
| Gil Evans | The Time of the Barracudas |
| Weekend | Nostalgia (demo version) |
| Masahiro Takahashi | Cloud Boat |
| The Beach Boys | Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) [String Overdub] |
Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP's weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ's, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a Perfect World is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.
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