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THE CAMP BOOK" had two stages, the WEST and EAST stages, where 23 artists performed live. HOUYHNHNM editorial staff will report on the live performances that we actually saw.

The first performance on the WEST stage was an acoustic guitar performance by Yasuko Omori . Her music is filled with extraordinary determination. Her sharp reflexes to turn her emotions into expression and her music, which incorporates the essence of various pop songs, are clearly evident in her sincere attitude toward music. You can clearly feel the sincerity of her approach to music. The way she strummed her guitar and shook her throat was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.

DJ Misoshiru and MC Gohan engaged the audience with their light-hearted music focused on "food. Their live performance, which made everyone smile, fit in perfectly with the warm atmosphere of "THE CAMPBOOK.

D.A.N. presented a fantastic soundscape that was like a daydream, and the tight, strong groove had the audience undulating in unison. Although D.A.N. has a strong image as an urban live music band, it was also pleasant to dance on the grassy floor feeling the breeze.

The entire venue was sizzlingly compact, so there was a sense of unity no matter where you were, which was one of the attractions of the event. Because of this closeness and intimacy, all the artists seemed more relaxed than usual.

Kayoko Yoshizawa, who got off the stage and gave a live performance that involved the entire audience, was truly one of them. The psychedelic nuances mixed with pop music drew me in.

Their rock music, which drew the largest audience of the night, seems to get louder and louder with each passing day, but its solid core never wavers. Their rock music, which catches a variety of emotions and colors a variety of situations, will continue to grow in appeal.

Cypress Ueno and Roberto Yoshino. The MC's ability to stir up the audience was at the peak of his maturity. The addictive calls of "Saue to Rokichi (Saue and Rokichi)" stuck in my head for the rest of the day. I applauded the tremendous sense of unity that made me want to say that music is communication that involves the space.

The morning of the second day begins with a performance by the Jyoshu Keisou Sekisho Taiko drum group. The rhythms of the taiko awakened our sleepy bodies. For some reason, I felt a sense of gentleness, perhaps because this music is rooted in the roots of the Japanese people.

The urban sparkle that Keiichi Sogabe captures and the delicate emotions of the people living there had a special resonance in the ephemeral space of festivals. . Perhaps festivals are a space in which the desire of urbanites to return to nature is projected. . But still, it is impossible to escape from the city. It was as if I saw the essence of so-called "city pop.

In terms of impact, Moroha's performance stood out above the rest. They squeezed out one to ten emotions, converted them into words, and shouted them out in the expressive form of rap. Combined with the simple composition of only an acoustic guitar and MC, the music was pure and unadulterated.

Creepy Nuts (R-Designation & DJ Matsunaga), a stage presence to behold, the synapses in R-Designation's brain must be thicker than udon noodles. His precise rhymes and abundance of words are unparalleled. The "Shotoku Taishi RAP," a freestyle rap performance in which he picked up all the words specified by the audience, was a superb performance with the interactive nature that only a live show can provide.

Huinamu members enjoying themselves. Perhaps the charm of "THE CAMP BOOK" lies in the lack of barriers between the organizers, exhibitors, audience, and performers, all of whom can enjoy the event as one.

The dreamy two-day feeling came to an end in a flash. The fresh joy of the first event and the build-up that one would not expect from a first event . One cannot help but look forward to next year's event and beyond. Those who want to enjoy the festival not only as a music listening experience, but also as a comprehensive experience, should keep the name "THE CAMP BOOK" in their memory.