Author Topic: Favorite japanese music? (Read 6541 times)

BoredHorror · « **on:** December 03, 2006, 10:23:57 pm »

j-pop, j-rock etc. who or what are your favorite japanese bands/groups/composers?

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2006, 10:29:53 pm »

Definitely the Pillows. I have collected a bit of j-pop, but its mostly just for the novelty value. The Pillows, otoh, are just damn good rock 'n roll!

Sinaj · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:20:45 am »

My favorite japanese band is Buck-Tick. They are such an interesting group of performers, not to mention fantastic musicians. They are hard to catagorize because they have done some different musical styles and had so many interesting looks throughout the years.

Atsushi has the most beautiful voice, one of the best I have ever heard. Sounds great recorded or live, even in monsoon-like rains.

Not only have they had song features as themes for Nightwalker, Trinity Blood and XXXoholic, but they have also done what I consider to be almost a gothic opera (!3th Floor with Moonlight)

Here are some of my favorite songs/videos in case anyone wants to check them out.

"Jupiter" written for Atsushi's mother who passed away.

"Kodou" performed at the SoYo fest in Korea. Fantastic performance is the the worst possible conditions.

"Muma - The Nightmare" from the 13th Floor with Moonlight concert. The performance is about a man turning into a demon/devil. This is my favorite part of the concert, where he is talking about tearing down heaven and ripping up hell.

superjaz · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2006, 12:53:12 pm »

GACKT!!!!!!!!!
HES MY ALL TIME FAV SINGER OF ANY TYPE
i love his music so!!!!! i have a bunch of his albums that i bought when i was in japan, my boyfriend got me a colection of his music videos for christmas prezent i love the song mirror, white eyes, and tons others
i also love l'arc'n ciel who did ready steady go fma theam, and
hyde whos the lead singer has a solo carrer is good
and judy and mary are good too and
orange range is really good i like their song kiri kiri mai
but yes gackt is a must as his music rocks very much
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbRcW0vhu1w

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2006, 08:33:00 pm »

gackt.
i'd die happy if i ever met him.

also... asian kung-fu generation, alice nine, duel jewel, no regret life and porno graffiti.

AzuKyo · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:09:32 pm »

I'm a big fan of High and Mighty Color and anything touched by Yoko Kanno.

Mizutume Ramune and Here are my favorite songs by them respectfully. HaMC's Go on Progressive is an awesome ablum I suggest every fan of Jrock listen to, and the soundtrack "23ji no Ongaku" by Yoko Kanno is amazing.

guenthar · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2006, 11:22:53 am »

I'm not sure what my most favorite J-rock, J-pop, group, band, singer is but I'll list a few.

High and Mighty Color
Every Little Thing
Flow
Cool Joke
Round Table f/ Nino
Yuria
UVERworld
Utada Hikaru
Asian Kung-Fu Generation
HYDE
Ali Project
CooRie
Snorkel
Garnet Crow
Lucifer
Move

And many more

superjaz · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2006, 11:42:55 am »

Quote from: "totemo_oishii"

gackt.
i'd die happy if i ever met him.

also... asian kung-fu generation, alice nine, duel jewel, no regret life and porno graffiti.

me too..
its funny last night my japanese teacher Sato sensei was asking what japanese music is popular with kids these days i like hmm let me list a few

RemSaverem · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2006, 04:21:38 pm »

modern electric tsugaru shamisen as played by kevin masaya kmetz, solo or in the bands "G-d of Shamisen", Estradasphere, & Secret Chiefs 3.

The Night Bringer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2006, 09:42:51 pm »

I don't know much Japanese music really but I really like Dir en Grey and most of all Malice Mizer!!!

Mana=Joygasm.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2006, 12:03:04 am »

Well, my list is not nearly as extensive as some of the others I have seen, but the artists I do enjoy, I do it with all of my strength and interest:

- Moi dix Mois
- Move
- Mr. Children
- Utada Hikaru
- Yoko Ishida
- Nobuo Uematsu

CardCaptorConnor-EX · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2006, 02:09:12 pm »

I love much J-music! I just downloaded like 10 cds with my subscription with Urge.
Just using the free trial...free CDs yeah!
High and Mighty Color, Angela Aki, Puffy AmiYumi are my faves.

Renkruia · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2006, 12:12:31 pm »

I'm a big fan of Bump of Chicken and ELLEGARDEN.

From Bump of Chicken, my favorite song is "Taiyou", "Karma" (The opening song to Tales of the Abyss), and "K". From ELLEGARDEN, I like "Jitterbug" and "Gunpowder Valentine."

JimmyDarkside · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2007, 02:55:36 pm »

ALI PROJECT (probably my favorite), Bump of Chicken, The Pillows, Yuki Kajiura (all of her bands and collabs included), Asian Kung-Fu Generation, probably some others I can't think of.

Antares · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2007, 03:05:50 pm »

I get laughed at all the time for saying this, but I like Shonen Knife and Pizzicato 5 (older bands thought to be very kitchy when they made it in the states). I have seen Shonen Knife in concert and have their set list framed (written in Japanese) and they signed my poster :-)

Would love to check out some of the other bands mentioned in this thread.. thanks for the info and links!

Vondan · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2007, 03:17:49 pm »

I want to see more of the band that was on stage at the Night Club in Blade. They are often mistakenly labeled Shonen Knife because they are on the credits but their music is only on the radio in the kitchen of the nightclub not the girls on stage. All I can find is that they were called Bang Wa Cherry and the Song was Chin Chin.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2007, 08:33:44 am »

You're not alone Antares, I dig shonen Knife as well.

Cibo Matto is OK, a little unpredictable.

I however am a sucker for anybody from the Hello! Project.

Morning Musume, Mini Moni, W, XYZ, et al.
I actually imported Mini Moni's movie, the Great Cake Adventure, even though I can't understand more than a couple of words. :oops:

the funny thing is I can't stand American pop music nowadays but the J-Pop (especially the videos) just grabs hold of my brain and won't let go.

Unfortunately I've never gotten into the j-rockers, no offense.

Lit_of_Fey · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2007, 07:54:35 pm »

Gackt, Polysics, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Nujabes, Tsuchie!!

Although I pretty much like all music I can't understand.

ESPECIALLY French rap X3...omg...it's hilarious...

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2007, 11:48:37 am »

I've just started watching a show called Kokoro Library, and I really like the opening track, which is listed as "Beagle" by Yasuko Yamano, according to the ANN encyclopedia. Unlike most anime tracks, however, this one has proven extremely difficult to locate. Any ideas/suggestions?

superjaz · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2007, 12:15:32 pm »

Quote from: "TomtheFanboy"

Unfortunately I've never gotten into the j-rockers, no offense.

non take i'd be the first to admit that j-rock is not every one bottle of ramune
tho shonen knife is listed in my book of j-rock

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Author Topic: Favorite japanese music? (Read 6541 times)