Anyone into Japanese Music?

Im not really into Japanese music but i've maned to see MUCC & Babymetal live before....

But i dont think thats what you mean or like haha.

 

I'm really into Japanese video game music (Nobuo Uematsu, Kenji Ito,...) if that counts.

I'm not sure if BEGIN is an obscure band or not but they're amazing. They're the original artists for the famous song Nada Sou Sou.

[youtube]AsNOFBkl_pA[/youtube]

 

I listen to a ton of Japanese music, like JAM Project, Joe Inoue, Nobodyknows+, Kiryuu, Anthem, Loudness, Onmyou-Za, Lightning, D, Biosphia, Psychic Lover, Born, Ichiro Mizuki, Exist Trace, and Danger Gang.

 

Hi kosmusurfer, and all,

I recall this song from the TV series 'Monkey', have always liked it:

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pfbMLo6aBE[/YOUTUBE]

Damien

 

I love it. I think the Japanese know how to arrange a song. The way they bring together different instruments and make them sound so pleasing to the ears is just amazing. The instrumentation of Japanese songs is one of a kind.

 

I'd like to explore Japanese Music more because I do think they have a lot to offer but I've only gotten to a few songs that I really do enjoy such as:
[YOUTUBE]B9UrspUaWJM[/YOUTUBE]
[YOUTUBE]5WNm-CQF8ds[/YOUTUBE]
[YOUTUBE]vm_gCBsyFQ8[/YOUTUBE]

I'm a big fan of Sōtaisei Riron and I even downloaded their Town Age album. Do you know any other bands that sounds just like them?

 

Probably not into Japanese music in the way you mean, but I do like the oriental sound in some songs, like this one : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SybKSpvRAOY

 

I listen to it a little bit Except vocaloids which i listen to all the time but are they classed as JMusic? ^^

 

Thanks for introducing me to Sakanaction!

 

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0jm5IZHAUQ[/YOUTUBE]
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWRN2pN0IFk[/YOUTUBE]

 

I think it's purely narrow minded to dislike music for being in a different language. Alot of my favorite music ever is technically Japanese since I watch alot of anime which the Japanese compose the soundtracks for. Admittedly much of the J-pop and rock I listen to I found from anime but I'm always open to anything and love discovering new stuff from all kinds of different cultures. There's less exposure to it over here so finding the really good stuff takes a bit more work. It's worth it when you find something really awesome though. My favorite japanese artists at the moment are probably the Yoshida Brothers, particularly this song by them. I just love the sound of traditional Japanese instruments and percussion, especially Shamisen which these 2 are both amazing on:

[youtube]yIFtMuRfT90[/youtube]

 

JAM Project - Break Out - YouTube

 

Yes I'm also into I listen to koda kumi too I'm also into Jrock and heavy metal bands it's one of best . I was introduced to japanese music by my teacher who told me if I listened to it , it will help my listening skills .

 

I wouldn't say I'm "into" Japanese music, but I've heard both traditional flute and taiko pieces and they are incredible.

 

I love Japanese culture, fashion, anime and food. As for music, I'm more into traditional pieces. There's nothing more beautiful than the sound of a koto. I may not be a great fan of newer Japanese music but I am a huge fan of Japanese Horror and Asian Horror films in general. Oh, and of course anime. But! If anyone wants to discuss horror films, I am your gal

 

First 5 seconds and I'm already in love. Do you know what the instrument is used here? Is it Koto?