Ginger Root"Loneliness" is the first single off of Ginger Root's next EP, "Nisemono" out Sept 9th on Acrophase Records. The year is 1983, Ginger Root is asked to write and produce songs for up-and-coming Japanese idol, Kimiko Takeguchi. Right before Kimiko's America debut, she quits, leaving her manager to make the last minute decision of having Ginger Root perform in her place since he knows all the songs. By coincidence, a new star is born. "Nisemono" or 「偽物」means fake or fraud. The EP touches on imposter syndrome, and not feeling like yourself.
Starring Amaiwana - Kimiko Takeguchi Nanami Iwasaki - Manager Emilio Palame - Gene Everstien David Gutel - Themselves Michael Keane - Janitor Natsuko Aoike - Jun Iwasaki Richard Neal - Jacob Redlington Jimmy Hua - Engineer Dylan Hovis - Bass/Drum Tech Matt Carney - Drummer
Directed/Written by Cameron Lew
Assistant Director David Gutel
Executive Produced by Acrophase Records
Produced by David Gutel Cameron Lew Donald Nguyen
Cinematography Taylor Leach
Production Design Tayler Nicholson
Editing & Post Cameron Lew
Casting Donald Nguyen Cameron Lew
Gaffer Mike Colleary
Production Assistant Aaron Brumback Reed Sharp
GE Boys Chase Okimura Drake Konishi Jason Quan
Art PA Liz Pearlman
Sound Mixer Michael “the Janitor” Keane
Japan Second Unit Amaiwana Ayano Okamoto Kokke Nakamura Yui Namatame
Passengers Adrien Sanding Amber Lew Doris Lew Young Chang Maddie Chang Sarah Chang
Special Thanks to Matt Mckee & Air7 Denis Oliver Matilde Antonaci Julien Williams Francis Heckman Acrophase Records Dan Asip George Seay Media Pollution
Ginger Root - Loneliness (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2022-06-22 | "Loneliness" is the first single off of Ginger Root's next EP, "Nisemono" out Sept 9th on Acrophase Records. The year is 1983, Ginger Root is asked to write and produce songs for up-and-coming Japanese idol, Kimiko Takeguchi. Right before Kimiko's America debut, she quits, leaving her manager to make the last minute decision of having Ginger Root perform in her place since he knows all the songs. By coincidence, a new star is born. "Nisemono" or 「偽物」means fake or fraud. The EP touches on imposter syndrome, and not feeling like yourself.
Starring Amaiwana - Kimiko Takeguchi Nanami Iwasaki - Manager Emilio Palame - Gene Everstien David Gutel - Themselves Michael Keane - Janitor Natsuko Aoike - Jun Iwasaki Richard Neal - Jacob Redlington Jimmy Hua - Engineer Dylan Hovis - Bass/Drum Tech Matt Carney - Drummer
Directed/Written by Cameron Lew
Assistant Director David Gutel
Executive Produced by Acrophase Records
Produced by David Gutel Cameron Lew Donald Nguyen
Cinematography Taylor Leach
Production Design Tayler Nicholson
Editing & Post Cameron Lew
Casting Donald Nguyen Cameron Lew
Gaffer Mike Colleary
Production Assistant Aaron Brumback Reed Sharp
GE Boys Chase Okimura Drake Konishi Jason Quan
Art PA Liz Pearlman
Sound Mixer Michael “the Janitor” Keane
Japan Second Unit Amaiwana Ayano Okamoto Kokke Nakamura Yui Namatame
Passengers Adrien Sanding Amber Lew Doris Lew Young Chang Maddie Chang Sarah Chang
Special Thanks to Matt Mckee & Air7 Denis Oliver Matilde Antonaci Julien Williams Francis Heckman Acrophase Records Dan Asip George Seay Media Pollution
もしジンジャー•ルートが1983の昭和時代の新アイドル(竹口希美子)の曲を作ったら、どんな曲になるかなってことです。 希美子ちゃんはアメリカンテレビのデビューする前に突然辞めてしまいました。 その災厄の状況でマネージャーさんの決まりでジンジャー•ルートがアイドルの代わりになりました。 偶然に新しいスターを誕生しました!Ginger Root Year in Review 2023Ginger Root2024-01-01 | Thank you all for a crazy year. Ready to Rock n Roll in 2024. 今年ヤバっ 皆ありがとう -CamGinger Roots Nisemono on VHSGinger Root2023-12-13 | All the music videos, all the promos, all the behind the scenes! Pre-Orders happening now till end of Dec. Will ship out end of Jan. 2024. gingerrootmusic.com/merchKimiko Takeguchi - Loneliness (Live from Shiba Park)Ginger Root2023-12-01 | She sang? Ripped from a vhs tape found from different timeline. To prevent a parallel universe collapse, this will not be uploaded to spotify.
Playing City Slicker & Nisemono cover to cover. Q&A with cast and crew of the music videos to follow.Ginger Roots Biggest Show Thus Far (One Night Only)Ginger Root2023-06-16 | Ginger Root LIVE in Los Angeles, CA. June 30. axs.com/events/482522/ginger-root-tickets
Playing City Slicker and Nisemono cover to cover. Plus a Q&A with the cast and crew of the music videos.Ginger Root - Everythings Alright (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2023-05-12 | The final music video/chapter to Ginger Root's "Nisemono" EP. And in the end, everything's alright.
Starring: Amaiwana @Amaiwana as Kimiko Takeguchi and Akane Nanami Iwasaki as the Manager and Second Commander Michael Keane as the Engineer
Ginger Root Productions (USA Team) Directed & Edited by: Cameron Lew Assistant Director: David Gutel Cinematography: Taylor Leach Production Design: Tayler Nicholson GE Boy: Chase Okimura GE Boy: Drake Konishi Instrument and Tech: Jordan Wainwright Production Assistant: Reed Sharp
Ginger Root Productions (Japan Team) Producer: Yui Namatame Assistant Producer: Riho Imada Production Assistant: Kokke Production Assistant: Nanami Iwasaki
Special Thanks to the Juban Regional Community Orchestra: Matt Carney Albert Chang Miles Chen Natalie Do Jake Goldman Dylan Hovis Michelle Huang Kanoa Ichiyanagi Taichiroh Kanauchi Kim Levin Chang Lu Reuben Molina Jeremy Mojado Mitsuko Morikawa Cole Perez Kevin Sakai Joy Saba Ken Sithan Erik Tompkins Kelly Tran Michelle Yang Daniel Yap Karen Yeh Joanne WongGinger Root - Nisemono (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2023-03-26 | Kimiko makes a comeback? Spotify: sptfy.com/MRQ4 Apple Music: bit.ly/42nEFFj
Starring: Amaiwana @Amaiwana Nanami Iwasaki
Directed & Shot by: Cameron Lew David Gutel
Edited by: Cam
Ginger Root Productions (Japan Team) Producer: Yui Namatame Assistant Producer: Riho Imada Production Assistant: Kokke Production Assistant: Nanami Iwasaki Train Sensei: Atsumu Wonderful
Ginger Root Productions (USA Team) Additional Cinematography: Taylor Leach Production Design: Tayler Nicholson GE Boy: Chase Okimura GE Boy: Drake KonishiThe Nisemono Story Continues...Ginger Root2023-03-22 | Cam's manager gets an unexpected call from a past client... Nisemono music video out March 25Ginger Root - Over The Hill (LIVE from Tokyo 2023/01/12 HQ VHS RIP)Ginger Root2023-03-17 | HQ VHS Rip of Ginger Root LIVE in Tokyo, Japan Liquidroom 2023/01/12 Limited Vinyl Restock: shop.acrophase.com/en-jp The Nisemono story continues... The Nisemono story continues... The Nisemono story continues... The Nisemono story continues... The Nisemono story continues...The 3rd Annual Ginger Root Special Commemorative Online Internet Concert (Live from Santa Ana)Ginger Root2022-11-19 | Ending our fall tour with a livestream of our hometown show! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us. It was a crazy, fun, stressful, rewarding experience. Let's do it again sometime!
Stream Starts: 8:30pm (pst) Show starts: 9:00pm (pst)
TOKYO NIGHT 2: * LNJ Pre-sale: Oct 28 (Fri) Midday - Nov 3 (Thu) 23:59 * Others pre-sale: Nov 4 (Fri) - Nov 11 (Fri) * General on-sale: Nov 12 (Sat) 10am
Jan. 10 - Osaka - Club Quattro Jan. 11 - Nagoya - Club Quattro Jan. 12 - Tokyo - Liquid Room Jan. 13 - Tokyo - WWW X ShibuyaGinger Root Tour Testimonials (Leg 1)Ginger Root2022-10-19 | Thanks to everyone who came and saw us on leg 1 of our tour! Leg 2 tickets are still on sale: www.gingerrootmusic.com/shows
Anchor: Richard Neil Camera: David Gutel Edit/Post: CamBreaking News: Ginger Roots First Japan TourGinger Root2022-09-11 | For the first time ever, Ginger Root is coming to Japan. I can't believe it...
TRACKLISTING: 0:00 - Kimiko! 1:16 - Loneliness 4:43 - Holy Hell 8:08 - Over the Hill 10:56 - Nisemono 13:57 - Everything's Alright (Meet You in the Galaxy Ending Theme)
The year is 1983, and Ginger Root is brought in to write songs for an up and coming Japanese Idol, Kimiko Takeguchi. Due to the pressures of the spotlight, Kimiko quits and Ginger Root is thrown in as her last minute replacement. "Nisemono" roughly translates to "Fake" or "Fraud". This EP touches on themes of impostor syndrome, and the journey to overcome it. At the time of writing this description, there are still music video/chapters to tell about this EP, but I'll have to save them till after our fall tour. Thanks for listening -CamHow to Win Ginger Root MerchGinger Root2022-09-05 | A clip from the 1984 game show, "Quiz'em!". Merch pre-order happening now: http://www.acrophaserecords.com/shop "Nisemono" EP out Sept. 9thGinger Root Fall 22 Fall Tour Update 002Ginger Root2022-09-02 | Tour starts in 10 days. SOLD OUT: Toronto, Washington DC, Portland LOW TIX: Chicago, Philly, LA, San Antonio gingerrootmusic.com/showsGinger Root - Over The Hill (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2022-08-24 | After the whirlwind of being thrown into the spotlight from Kimiko absence, Ginger Root suddenly goes missing. His manager takes action. This final single "Over The Hill" is from Ginger Root's upcoming EP, "Nisemono" out Sept. 9 on Acrophase Records.
Watch the "Holy Hell" video: youtu.be/xbYRJ-05Slw Watch the "Loneliness" video: youtu.be/hMCAF8tZ7ZEGinger Root - Holy Hell (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2022-07-28 | The story continues with Ginger Root's next single: "Holy Hell". Originally written as a B-side for Kimiko, this song will be included in the EP, "Nisemono" out September 9th on Acrophase Records
Starring: Natsuko Aoike Matthew Carney Dylan Hovis Brennan Iketani Nanami Iwasaki Michael Keane Yuwi Kim Nina Lawrence
Director / Editor Cameron Lew
Assistant Director David Gutel
Cinematographer Taylor Leach
Production Design Tayler Nicholson
Production Assistant Aaron Brumback
G&E Boys Chad Corhan Brennan Iketani Drake Konishi Chase Okimura
Additional Camera Cam & David
Special Thanks Acrophase Records The Gutels Isaac Kau Doris Lew Michael Lew Donald Nguyen Adrien Sanding Reed Sharp Danny TongI get interviewed on late nightGinger Root2022-07-05 | Thanks Gene for letting me explain my situation with Kimiko! Fall Tour Tix: gingerrootmusic.com/shows Stream "Loneliness": https://spoti.fi/3y2TsYL Watch the Music Video: youtu.be/hMCAF8tZ7ZE
Starring: Richard Neal & Emilio Palame Directed & Edited: Cam Assistant Director: David Gutel Cinematography: Taylor Leach Production Design: Tayler Nicholson Sound Mixer: Michael Keane Gaffer: Mike Colleary PA: Aaron Brumback Art PA: Liz PearlmanUpdate on my New Project (Kimiko Takeguchi JOSN Interview) (竹口希美子のインタビュー)Ginger Root2022-06-18 | A lot of people think Kimiko is fake. They even took down her discogs page which was uncalled for... How can she be fake when she's been interviewed on the news? For even more proof tune in to the "Tonight's The Night Show" this Wednesday!
Discogs (Defuncted): discogs.com/artist/11350856-Kimiko-TakeguchiAnnouncing my new project on the news - 十番街ニュースGinger Root2022-06-14 | Super stoked to announce my new collaboration with Japanese idol, Kimiko Takeguchi (竹口希美子)! I've been a huge fan of her work for a while. She'll be performing the new song I wrote for her on next week's "Tonight's The Night" Show. Thanks to Juban News for talking about the project.
@gingerrootmusic www.gingerrootmusic.com/merch More on Kimiko: discogs.com/artist/11350856-Kimiko-TakeguchiGinger Root Vinyl Re-stocked!!!Ginger Root2022-05-18 | Thank you all for your patiences with this. As a thank you we also re-pressed Rikki and Mahjong Room! While supplies last: http://www.acrophaserecords.com/shopGinger Root Live at Hollywood Palladium - Juban District / A Cruel Angels Thesis (CAMERA MIC)Ginger Root2022-04-30 | Still can't believe we got to open at the historic Hollywood Palladium... Thanks to everyone who caught our set.
Band: Cam, Dylan, Matt Front of House: Jimmy Hua Lighting Director: Matt Wookie Tour Manager: Dan Asip Camera: David Gutel Edit: Cam
Thanks to Hippo Campus and their crew for bringing us on, we had a blastBreaking News: Ginger Roots Biggest Tour Yet? Hosono Collab? Vinyl Scam? (Ginger Root Report)Ginger Root2022-03-26 | LINKS: On tour all next month: gingerrootmusic.com/shows Watch Cameron cover Yellow Magic Orchestra: youtu.be/rrmTGtUyM_A City Slicker vinyl has been such a pain to make, I'm so sorry to keep ya'll waiting. It's still in production. My guess is June now... Again this is out of my control and I appreciate your patience. Please contact Qrates directly with any major concerns. -CamA Last Minute Lunar New Year DJ SetGinger Root2022-02-02 | I finally dug through my great grandmother's record collection (after she passed from covid last year) and found some cool gems I'd love to share with ya'll for Lunar New Year. Apparently she knew some of these artists and would have them over for dinner back in the day. With a mix of vocal pop, traditional, and good ol' rock n' roll from the 50s and 60s, join me for a quick last minute celebration of the year of the tiger. I'll be hanging in the chat too! 恭喜发财! Gong hei fat choy! - CamIts Ginger Root Merch Drop!Ginger Root2021-12-09 | Finally re-stocked merch! Thanks for your patience. gingerrootmusic.com/merchGinger Root - Loretta (日本語 Ver. / Japanese Version) (Official Lyric Video)Ginger Root2021-11-09 | Loretta but in Japanese. ローレッタだけど、日本語で歌います。やっぱりちょっと不自然なところがあるんですけど(文法とか発音とか)、ほんとに楽しかった!もっと勉強しなくちゃ!これから頑張ります! Stream: open.spotify.com/album/1mQX39YPcsZOhupVQ8UJFt?si=UZEM9eeLS-aMwhHPiVyL2A Vinyl Pre-order: qrates.com/projects/25202-city-slickerGinger Roots City Slicker Vinyl Pre-order Happening Now!Ginger Root2021-11-03 | Thanks for your patience. Finally happening. Pre-order: qrates.com/projects/25202-city-slicker
A side: EP B side: karaoke versions
*production times are still impacted due to COVID 19. Estimated ship time is Feb 2022.
**Now you can stop emailing me "when are u making city slicker vinyl??"
***luv u all thxThe 2nd Annual Ginger Root Special Commemorative Online Album Release ShowGinger Root2021-11-01 | Another live stream concert! Celebrate 100,000 subs and the release of City Slicker! Music, Q+A, Special Announcements
日本語の字幕があるんだけど まだ翻訳の努力が下手くそけど がんばりましたPlaying Chicago Oct. 23rd (Empty Bottle 8pm) #shortsGinger Root2021-10-13 | First headline show in ages. Tix: gingerrootmusic.com/shows Chicago • Oct. 23rd • 8pm • 21+Behind the Scenes: Ginger Roots City Slicker Music VideoGinger Root2021-10-08 | The music video passed 100k views!! To celebrate, here's an assortment of behind the scenes footage of our delusional overnight shoot. Tour: gingerrootmusic.com/shows Watch the video: youtu.be/hk6fOF2jRS4 Stream the EP: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
BTS footage provided by: Thur Bercher Drake Konishi Taylor Leach Chase Okimura Caitlyn Phu Jason Quan Jade TrazoBreaking News: Ive been hacked (The Ginger Root Report)Ginger Root2021-09-23 | So my IG account was taken over and all my passwords were changed. If you get contacted by my Instagram account asking for money, obviously don't send him anything. Instead, drag it on and make fun of him. While I try to figuring out how to get control of my account back, look for updates via Twitter, Tik Tok, Facebook, or Youtube.
Here's the hackers phone number if you wanna try messing with him, probably a burner but txt at ur own risk: (754) - 255 - 2392
This is so annoying ya'll sorry if he already messaged any of you. A friendly reminder to updated your passwords, and turn on 2-factor authentication
-CamGinger Root - Entertainment (Official Lyric Video)Ginger Root2021-09-17 | "Entertainment" is the final song from Ginger Root's "City Slicker" EP out now on Acrophase Records. Catch Matt and Dylan saying their unexpected goodbyes to the City Slicker.
Dir & Edit: Cam Starring: Matt & Dylan Cinematography: David Gutel Drone Operator: CamGinger Root - City Slicker (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2021-09-10 | The title track from Ginger Root's new EP "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records. Stream: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
Starring Matt Carney, Dylan Hovis, Cameron Lew Featuring Michael (the Janitor) Keane, Jimmy Hua, Brennan Iketani, Donald Nguyen, Frank Truong Directed: Cameron Lew Produced: David Gutel Cinematography: Taylor Leach G&E: Drake Konishi, Chase Okimura, Jason Quan Art Dept: Thuy Bercher, Caitlyn Phu, Jade Trazo Instrument Tech: Matt Carney, Dylan Hovis Special Thx: Acrophase RecordsThe Season Finale of City SlickerGinger Root2021-09-08 | Tune in friday to see how the team tackles their final task... Set a reminder: youtu.be/hk6fOF2jRS4
Stream the EP: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
VHS Pre-orders ends Sept 13. Don't miss out: acrophaserecords.com/city-slickerGinger Root - Fly Too (Official Lyric Video)Ginger Root2021-08-20 | "Fly Too" is the first track from Ginger Root's new EP "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records. Stream: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
Directed & Edited by: Cam Cinematography: David Gutel Light: Michael Keane Helicopter: Lite Flight HelicoptersIm releasing my album on VHS (I made new merch)Ginger Root2021-08-16 | Vinyl turnaround times are a nightmare now. So instead I'm release the EP on VHS. I made shirts and cassettes too. Pre-order here: acrophaserecords.com/city-slicker
Ginger Root's EP "City Slicker" is out Aug. 20 on Acrophase Records.Ginger Root - Juban District (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2021-07-21 | "Juban District" is the final single from the upcoming EP "City Slicker" out now on Acrophase Records. Stream: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
Director : Cameron Lew Featuring : Michael Keane Assistant Director : David Gutel Cinematographer : Taylor Leach Camera Team: Chase Okimura / Drake Konoshi Edit & VFX : Cameron Lew Additional Photography : David Gutel / Michael Keane / Cameron Lew Special Thanks : Acrophase Records / Lite Flights HelicoptersHappy Birthday Mahjong RoomGinger Root2021-06-30 | Today Mahjong Room turns 3 years old. That album will always hold a special place in my heart. It was an album of many firsts. And it was all thanks to ya’ll.
It’s weird writing this knowing that the room I based the album name and title track on, is now officially gone. My great grandmother passed away from Covid and we had to sell her house. The album has taken on a whole new sentential meaning as I celebrate its 3rd birthday.
Thanks to everyone who listened to it, thanks to everyone who watched the videos. Listening back to those songs feel like snapshot. A snapshot of where I was at the time. I hate listening back to old songs but it’s really cool to see how far GR has come. And the journey ain’t over anytime soon. Acrophase Records found the last few copies on vinyl, so if you wanna grab one, now’s the time! We wanna do a re-press but vinyl production everywhere is basically impossible with the current state of the world. So hopefully one day! Happy birthday Mahjong Room. Thanks again everyone!
-Cam 🀄️
http://www.acrophaserecords.com/shop/mahjongroom3Ginger Root - Loretta (Official Music Video)Ginger Root2021-06-16 | "Loretta" is track #2 from Ginger Root's EP "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records. Stream now: https://album.link/us/i/1564305258
Director : Cameron Lew Assistant Director : David Gutel Cinematographer : Taylor Leach Production Designer : Tayler Nicholson Edit & VFX : Cameron Lew Produced by : Donald Nguyen Stage Technicians : Victor Amaya, Adam Critchlow, Ryan Patterson Spotlight : Will Harney Assistant Camera : Drake Konoshi, Holly Olmos Production Assistants : Eden Hawes, Caitlyn Phu Instrument Techs : Matt Carney, Dylan Hovis Translation: キャメロン•ルー Special Thanks : Dr. Greg Schulz, Fullerton College, Acrophase Records, Big Reel Studios, Dan MarquezGinger Root - Neighbor (Official Lyric Video)Ginger Root2021-05-19 | I'm back with new music. "Neighbor" is the first single from Ginger Root's next EP, "City Slicker". Out now on Acrophase Records. The year is 1981, and Ginger Root is asked to make the soundtrack to the American adaptation to the fictitious Japanese film “街のやつ” (Machi No Yatsu).
Video by Cameron Lew and Matt CarneyGoodbye Toaster™Ginger Root2021-04-19 | Sadly The Toaster™ is no more. Some idiot ran a red light and totalled the car while my mom was driving it (she is amazing uninjured). This car took me everywhere. I drove it to high school, I drove it to college, it helped me on film sets, it helped me with gigs pre and during Ginger Root. I recorded 3 albums in it. The last thing it did at 319,000mi was protect my mom which I thank it for. RIP Toaster™ 2004-2021. (anyone at honda wanna help me get a new one?)