1991年、ニューヨーク旅行中に80年代伝説のClub「THE SAINT」オーガナイズによるパーティーを体験。その照明の技術、センス、美しさを知り、クラブライティングエンジニアを目指す。その後、'96年より麻布MISSIONでライティングエンジニアとして経験と実績を重ね、2000年4月、渋谷クラブ「WOMB」のオープニングより専属照明オペレーター担当として起用される。WOMBならではのハイエンドな機材環境を生かし、ムービングライト、フルカラーレーザー、窒素ガス等を巧みに操りハイスペックな空間を創り出し共演した海外のトップDJたちからも高い技術を認められる。現在はフリーランスとして活躍中。
WOMB ”06S”、”SESSION” “TROUBLEHOUSE”、ageHa “ULTRA MUSIC”などのレギュラーパーティの他、数々のファッション・クラブイベントでの、照明＆Laserシステム構築や構成デザイン、データプログラミングから照明＆Laser構成、設置、オペレーションまでを手がけ、ライティングエンジニアとしても高い評価を得ている。
In 1991’ , Aiba experienced the party that organized by legendary 80’s club called “The Saint” during his NYC staying.
“The Saint” had amazing technique , sense , systems of lightings.
He was impressed that the state of art of lightings at “The Saint”.
Then Aiba decided to be as lighting artist/lighting engineer since then.
After that magical moment , he started his carrier as “ Lighting Artists/Lighting Engineer” at night club called “Azabu-Mission”
in Azabu/Tokyo.
In April/2000’ , he started work at night club called “WOMB” in Shibuya/Tokyo as chief lighting operator/lighting artist from very beginning of “WOMB” history.
“WOMB” having massive latest lighting systems.
Such as…”Moving Light” , “Full Color Laser” , “Nitrogen Gas”.
He created “Hyper Cosmic Space World” with that “WOMB” lighting systems.
His works of lighting was recognized by DJs from all over the world. Now he is working as independent and keep lighting up dance floor!!
Aiba has regular parties at “WOMB” , “ageHa” in Tokyo/Japan now. Also he is doing lighting at Fashion Show and other night club events.
His genius is not only for lighting operation.
He can create/design systems of light&laser , data programming , installation and operations too.
He is well known as genius lighting engineer all over the world.
His cosmic light journey is continuing…….
EVENT HISTORY
DUBFIRE(WOMB)
W(WOMB)
DIESEL XXX 08(Makuhari Messe)
CONNECT 07(Ryougoku Kokugikan)
CLUB PHAZON(Ebisu Garden Hall)
TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION
WOMB ADVENTURE
SHANGRI-LA
COCOON HEROES TOKYO
MOTHER
TIME WARP(Germany)
ZOUK OUT(Singapore)
CLIENT PARTY
CHRISTIAN DIOR , GUCCI , NIKE , A BATHING APE , CLUB MAGO , PRADA , ageHa Taipei(Opening Lighting plan & installation)
UNDERLOUNGE SEOUL(Opening Lighting plan & installation)
VISION(Opening Lighting plan & installation)
Timewarp 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2qRXrFiCMs
Timewarp2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ27jfU6nFs
Timewarp2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaKDp55FYf4
AIBA 20th anniversary special interview video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG50sm4_ASM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js40AWL7_9Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX9ePA-bp3U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7WH28r08Ec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaMjRm4hql8
