Spitz is one of my all time favs! <3 And that translation brings back memories because I'm pretty sure that's my meager translation I used to sub their music videos back in the day.
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Spitz is one of my all time favs! <3 And that translation brings back memories because I'm pretty sure that's my meager translation I used to sub their music videos back in the day.
I'll look into them later, thanks!
well that's an A-Grade mindfuck.
If you're lucky enough you can find stuff on your local iTunes Store/Apple Music/Spotify.
Tbh the best way is just getting a subscription to the Japanese Apple Music, but you've got to jump through some hoops
At last, a place on the internet for me to hoot and holler about Haruka Shimotsuki and obscure doujin circles.
Can't right now, but I'll listen through the stuff everyone's linked so far and maybe post some thoughts later. Might find some new favorites!
I've only recently started poking into the whole utaite phenomenon, but Alfakyun is cool. I like her cover of Mousou Zei. Check out Luschka if you haven't.
She has some great original stuff too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWxTrD4L7iY
Cocolu is also probably up your alley. Here's her Senbonzakura:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcEcSXs4aEU
Try AYUTRICA/Eclipseed (same composer and vocalist in both) and Ariabl'eyeS. They're not as heavy as Yousei Teikoku but they've got a similar symphonic/gothic style to Asriel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tioedY0NhWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nle3gTI6wd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYvBamwhgA
You might also want to look up Denkare if you haven't heard of them before. They might as well be Yousei Teikoku, Yui is the lead singer. Unconfirmed, but it's obviously her - a lot of their music was apparently composed for some real unsavory H-games which might be why she doesn't want her name on it.
Can't right now, but I'll listen through the stuff everyone's linked so far and maybe post some thoughts later. Might find some new favorites!
I've only recently started poking into the whole utaite phenomenon, but Alfakyun is cool. I like her cover of Mousou Zei. Check out Luschka if you haven't.
She has some great original stuff too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWxTrD4L7iY
Cocolu is also probably up your alley. Here's her Senbonzakura:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcEcSXs4aEU
Try AYUTRICA/Eclipseed (same composer and vocalist in both) and Ariabl'eyeS. They're not as heavy as Yousei Teikoku but they've got a similar symphonic/gothic style to Asriel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tioedY0NhWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nle3gTI6wd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYvBamwhgA
You might also want to look up Denkare if you haven't heard of them before. They might as well be Yousei Teikoku, Yui is the lead singer. Unconfirmed, but it's obviously her - a lot of their music was apparently composed for some real unsavory H-games which might be why she doesn't want her name on it.
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Why is Hirate more handsome than anyone else (from the latest Rockin'on Japan)
That military uniform is fucking amazing, they need to reuse it someday
https://twitter.com/AlterEvolver/status/924892708472107008
That military uniform is fucking amazing, they need to reuse it someday
Hey there!
Got any love for Janne Da Arc?
Also, not so fan of the idol stuff, but I love Judy and Mary and this Sakura Gakuin cover is pretty rad:
Got any love for Janne Da Arc?
Also, not so fan of the idol stuff, but I love Judy and Mary and this Sakura Gakuin cover is pretty rad:
this is like Kurita traveled back in time and ruined my high school love of JAM
Hey now, I'm just a Keyakizaka (and BiSH) die-hard. Don't act like I'm an idol connoisseur!
Well, I found some new good songs to listen to in this thread :)
I have no idea what this is, but its glorious. It somehow makes me think of Demetori, but I doubt that's what you're looking for.
It made me think of a popular Touhou metal band that we ran into last holiday. I don't remember their name though. I mainly remember their CDs were ridiculously cheap. But let me give you Ancient Myth instead (a class better than that band I cannot remember).
Yay for obscure doujin cycles :)
I have no idea what this is, but its glorious. It somehow makes me think of Demetori, but I doubt that's what you're looking for.
It made me think of a popular Touhou metal band that we ran into last holiday. I don't remember their name though. I mainly remember their CDs were ridiculously cheap. But let me give you Ancient Myth instead (a class better than that band I cannot remember).
Yay for obscure doujin cycles :)
Depends on what you're looking for. Some stuff you can find via your local streaming service like Spotify. You can take the route Kurita suggested, which is to sign up for Japanese iTunes. If that doesn't appeal to you, I think I've heard of people having luck with buying MP3s through the Amazon.co.jp digital store, though you'll need to buy gift card credit I think.
My personal go-to is Ototoy, which is a great place to buy FLACs/ALACs/MP3s. There are no national restrictions as far as I know, so you can use your normal credit card/billing address/etc. The trouble with Ototoy is 1) it's mostly in Japanese, so it's a little difficult to navigate, and 2) the selection isn't that wide, especially when it comes to major labels. I've heard mora.jp is better for major labels but have never bought from them personally.
Depending on how indie the bands/artists you seek are, they may have a netlabel presence (think Maltine Records and the like) or be on Bandcamp, aka god's gift to music lovers. There aren't a lot of Japanese artists on Bandcamp, sadly, and the ones that are there occasionally have weird policies (tricot, for example, ONLY sells physical merch there).
That first video was the aforementioned Haruka Shimotsuki, who is not particularly obscure nowadays but is very good. I highly recommend Tindharia no Tane and Griotte no Nemurihime, the fantasy concept albums she did with Noriyuki Iwadare (composer for the Grandia series among other things). You might be able to find those on iTunes depending on where you live.
A newer (and thus not very well-known) circle going for a similar folk/fantasy style is 13endCard:
If you like that track, I can definitely recommend picking up Sound of Sugar, it's available digitally and cheap:
https://13endcard.booth.pm/items/60386
Sadly the rest of their stuff is not. Very few circles have bandcamps or booth.pm stores that sell digital music, because I suppose it would go against the doujin "indie" ethos.
Another young-ish circle is ali-color, the vocalist has a great soprano voice and pretty convincing french and german pronunciation. The lyrics have a bunch of (purposefully) fake words in them but it sounds right, which is impressive in itself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee617CSF_yw
https://soundcloud.com/alico-315315376/schwur
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These are great, thanks. I know about Denkare and their relationship to some insane H-games, heh. And yeah, it is pretty obviously her, she even covered Vampire with Yousei Teikoku.
This is great too, thanks a lot you two.
And since I'm here, might as well post a couple more songs
a bit suprised GiANT KiLLERS will be on the new album since it was part of a mini album and not a single, but that's idol releases I guess.
this is good
also since we're posting Touhou metal
I've listened to this album way too many times
reminds me a bit of Puffy
you might like YAPOOS too
Love Utsu-P, one of my favorite vocaloid/metal artists.
My favorite however would have to be Calvi Taro/Okame-P/il cremonese
Also, what does everyone think of the new Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas album?
3 pages and no rep for Perfume? Y'all are slackin'.
I just got into this band and holy shit.
I just got into this band and holy shit.
One of their best.
My Hair is Bad about to release a classic album, god damn <3
After my last trip to Japan I've been going more heavily into Japanese music, although I'm having some difficulties finding the right niche. I don't care too much for the sugary AKB48 type stuff, and there's a lot of rock/punk that I don't really care for either. My three favourite artists so far:
Sarah Alainn. She's multilingual but based in Japan. I first discovered her through "Beyond the Sky" in Xenosaga and have now recently bought her fifth album. She composes some of her own stuff and plays the violin, but mostly her albums are covers of powerful ballads. She's also on Itunes so it's easy to have a listen.
Sarah Alainn. She's multilingual but based in Japan. I first discovered her through "Beyond the Sky" in Xenosaga and have now recently bought her fifth album. She composes some of her own stuff and plays the violin, but mostly her albums are covers of powerful ballads. She's also on Itunes so it's easy to have a listen.
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Ikimono-gakari: I found their anniversary collection last year in Tokyo. After a sample of an earlier album, I bought their entire discography. As it turns out, they just had a breakup so I don't know if they'll be making any more. I like their classic, happy pop. Sometimes the big production style reminds me of ABBA. They're not on Itunes though so I've imported them all.
Ikimono-gakari: I found their anniversary collection last year in Tokyo. After a sample of an earlier album, I bought their entire discography. As it turns out, they just had a breakup so I don't know if they'll be making any more. I like their classic, happy pop. Sometimes the big production style reminds me of ABBA. They're not on Itunes though so I've imported them all.
Especia's final show is up on Dropbox until November 30th: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vuee074n3knrdz3/SPICE TOUR FINAL.mp4?dl=0
(fin)
Then there's Leo Ieiri, who I discovered by accident looking for another artist. Her music generally reminds me of 80's pop/rock like Roxette with a modern touch.
Oh, and a bonus as it turned up on Youtube:
Sambomaster: I only know of this song, intimately, after playing Ouendan 2. it's hilarious how the video is basically a Ouendan story. Maybe I should see what else they've done...
Then there's Leo Ieiri, who I discovered by accident looking for another artist. Her music generally reminds me of 80's pop/rock like Roxette with a modern touch.
Oh, and a bonus as it turned up on Youtube:
Sambomaster: I only know of this song, intimately, after playing Ouendan 2. it's hilarious how the video is basically a Ouendan story. Maybe I should see what else they've done...
They're just on hiatus. Seems like the men are still active, so it was probably more of a break for Kiyoe.
Good gesture but they didn't think that one through, they should've put it on Mega. I'm downloading it now, if it doesn't go back up I'll try and upload it but it's 22gb so it'll take a while with my upload speed.
Edit: Nevermind, my download just stopped, the limit is 20gb so I guess nobody can get it then.
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LMAO, I love this. Only a week till their first major debut single. I am stoked, can't wait.
I discovered Sarah, with her Anima album. She probably has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Her instrumental pieces on her albums are beautiful as well.
Also, have folks seen Namie Amuro's three new PVs. Showtime was awesome, but I couldn't handle Finally. Just loving that song so much, the words are very touching.
I play 世界じゃそれを愛と呼ぶんだぜ every single time I go to karaoke
I should probably practice it at some point tho, even the random bullshit he shouts.
Tracklisting and cover art to the album releasing later this month.
M1 イミナイウタ
作詞：松隈ケンタ×竜宮寺育 / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M2 GANG PARADE
作詞：GANG PARADE!!×松隈ケンタ×JxSxK / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M3 Are you kidding?
作詞：テラシマユウカ / 作曲：oki you-oh
M4 普通の日常
作詞：竜宮寺育 / 作曲：ユメノユア
M5 FOUL
作詞：GANG PARADE!! / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M6 I need you I love you I want you
作詞：テラシマユウカ / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M7 Plastic 2 Mercy
作詞：プラニメ / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M8 TIE
作詞：ユイ・ガ・ドクソン / 作曲：some
M9 Beyond the Mountain
作詞：GANG PARADE!! ×松隈ケンタ×JxSxK / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M10 CAR RADIO
作詞：松隈ケンタ×JxSxK / 作曲：松隈ケンタ
M4 普通の日常
作詞：竜宮寺育 / 作曲：ユメノユア
wait what. Seems like Yua is making track 4. That's a first!
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I posted a bunch of Jazz recommendations last page. I don't know much Jazz fusion, though.
Although you've seen a lot of pop, this community is into Japanese music ranging from Math Rock, Noise, Black Metal, and Avante Garde stuff. It's not a derail; you can ask about any genre.