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The Rainbow Goblins – Masayoshi Takanaka
Saturday, August 1
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Saturday, August 1 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (90 mins)
sona recommends
Not-so-well-known names, but worth listening to. Sessions to discover new emotions, colors, and sounds. Come with curiosity and open ears.
Hi-Fi Stereo
We play digital audio of the highest quality through our analog system: tube amplifiers and OJAS KO-R1 speakers. Designed by Devon Turnbull, the KO-R1 creates hyper-realistic and detailed, warm and natural soundscapes. They generate absolute presence in the sound. In our space designed for deep listening, you will discover hidden details, textures, and movements impossible to feel in headphones.
why The Rainbow Goblins – Masayoshi Takanaka
In the early 1980s, while much of the world was still keeping jazz, rock, and pop separate, those boundaries were beginning to disappear in Japan. The Rainbow Goblins is one of the best examples of that moment: a conceptual album that blends jazz fusion, progressive rock, funk, orchestral music, and the narrative of an illustrated book, never losing its sense of fun. More than forty years later, it remains the best gateway to understanding why Japanese music from that era is experiencing a new wave of popularity. There’s no need to follow the story; just let the record build its own world.
curated by sona
We select albums for their cultural relevance, emotional depth, rich textures, and technical detail—to ensure they sound their absolute best in our space.
community rules
no phones: anything that produces sound must be stored in our secure lockers.
no talk: we keep the soundroom silent so everyone can focus on the music.
no late entry: once the soundroom doors close (20 minutes after the booking time), we cannot let anyone in.
FAQ
can i cancel my ticket?+
yes. cancel any booking through this website. you'll get credits for the seats you paid for if you cancel at least 24 hours before the session (12 hours if you have an active Sona Members or All Access subscription). inside that window the booking can still be cancelled, but no credits are issued and there are no cash refunds. credits work on any future session.
is there a dress code?+
no, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for sitting on the floor. because the room is very quiet, we recommend soft fabrics. try to avoid "noisy" synthetic materials like nylon or windbreakers, as the sound of moving in them can be distracting to others. also, we leave our shoes at the door, so we recommend wearing warm socks.
what if i can't sit on the floor?+
if you need a chair for medical or physical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.
can i buy a drink?+
yes, we serve a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, but all refreshments must be finished before you enter the soundroom.
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