Thanks for your entry. I have heard all these particular songs and performances, but it was great to be reminded of them. Apologies for the delay - my computer died early last week and it's taken some time to get setup again.
Prize: 2 staked VIBESM.
Just throwing some guesses based on their song list and my limited understanding of the language after watching anime for so many years.
Kagerou: I choose this because I like the word kage which usually means shadow. It could be a different word but that's what stands out to me and it sounds like something I would hear in a anime.
Shiromadara : I chose this one because it had shiro which usually means white to me in most animes I watched.
Ikusa: For some reason this reminded me of Shin Megami Tensei as there was a demon with it as part of their name so I choose this one.
Thanks for your entry: it got first place because I had not heard these specific performances before and 2 out of 3 songs were completely new to me. Apologies for the delay in awarding prizes - my computer died early last week and it's taken some time to get a new one setup.
Prize: 4 staked VIBESM.
This post is what will make musicforlife an outstanding blog. When you're passionate about the content, you write it in such an engaging way that traps even the most inexpert reader. Thanks, keep the good work.
Whoa, first time hearing of this band. The guitarist sounds very Iron Maiden influenced, and that's a good thing. Always love a good shamisen after following the Yoshida Brothers in the early 2000's & their collaboration with Monkey Majik. I saw them live once too, amazing. Then the vocalist, hot damn! I'm gonna ask my wife to sing one of their tunes next time we go out to karaoke lol!
Seriously, thank you for posting this. I'm blown away. I haven't heard anyone incorporate traditional Japanese instruments with modern instruments this well. Really looking forward to exploring their catalog. 🍻
I'm glad you liked the music. I'm a big fan of popfolk and hope to write a few more articles in the coming weeks. How did your wife do at karaoke? I think Yuko Suzuhana's vocal style is deceptively difficult so good on your wife for trying!
I'm not back in Tokyo yet so no karaoke. My wife took vocal lessons when she was younger, even so I'm not quite sure she can do some of that traditional nasal singing. I told her if they are playing anywhere when I get back I am going to drag her to the concert too. I'll wear my cowboy hat and rock out with the glow sticks too embarrass her.
Are you familiar with the Yoshida Brothers and their collaborations? Wicked shamisen players.
Great interesting sound!!! Thanks for sharing, i love japanese music :) and i didn´t knew this band, i´ll keep listening more of it from now on!
Lets see if I'm lucky
Even though i don't understand what they say.. The band sound amazing
Thanks for your entry. I have heard all these particular songs and performances, but it was great to be reminded of them. Apologies for the delay - my computer died early last week and it's taken some time to get setup again.
Prize: 2 staked VIBESM.
Just throwing some guesses based on their song list and my limited understanding of the language after watching anime for so many years.
Kagerou: I choose this because I like the word kage which usually means shadow. It could be a different word but that's what stands out to me and it sounds like something I would hear in a anime.
Shiromadara : I chose this one because it had shiro which usually means white to me in most animes I watched.
Ikusa: For some reason this reminded me of Shin Megami Tensei as there was a demon with it as part of their name so I choose this one.
Thanks for your entry: it got first place because I had not heard these specific performances before and 2 out of 3 songs were completely new to me. Apologies for the delay in awarding prizes - my computer died early last week and it's taken some time to get a new one setup.
Prize: 4 staked VIBESM.
Thank you and don't worry about the delay for prizes.
I am glad you found some new songs you haven't heard of. I basically pulled up the list of songs and picked three names that stood out to me.
This post is what will make musicforlife an outstanding blog. When you're passionate about the content, you write it in such an engaging way that traps even the most inexpert reader. Thanks, keep the good work.
Whoa, first time hearing of this band. The guitarist sounds very Iron Maiden influenced, and that's a good thing. Always love a good shamisen after following the Yoshida Brothers in the early 2000's & their collaboration with Monkey Majik. I saw them live once too, amazing. Then the vocalist, hot damn! I'm gonna ask my wife to sing one of their tunes next time we go out to karaoke lol!
Seriously, thank you for posting this. I'm blown away. I haven't heard anyone incorporate traditional Japanese instruments with modern instruments this well. Really looking forward to exploring their catalog. 🍻
I'm glad you liked the music. I'm a big fan of popfolk and hope to write a few more articles in the coming weeks. How did your wife do at karaoke? I think Yuko Suzuhana's vocal style is deceptively difficult so good on your wife for trying!
I'm not back in Tokyo yet so no karaoke. My wife took vocal lessons when she was younger, even so I'm not quite sure she can do some of that traditional nasal singing. I told her if they are playing anywhere when I get back I am going to drag her to the concert too. I'll wear my cowboy hat and rock out with the glow sticks too embarrass her.
Are you familiar with the Yoshida Brothers and their collaborations? Wicked shamisen players.