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lmao, this shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. Like I said before, there's a reason the entire staff stayed here.

R.I.P. tainted world...

Yep my Last.fm is Suga_HOLiC

Kay

cool, I just sent you a friend request. I'm one80 there.

If you're interested in recommendations, just let me know. I like VK, but in pretty small doses. Most of the j-rock and pop I'm into is indie/alternative, sometimes experimental.

Welcome! It's great to know that you have diverse tastes! I definitely think you've come to the right place - I can positively say that our forum has one of, if not the most, diverse userbase of any J-rock forum.

I'm into a little bit of everything, so I'm always willing to give recommendations! Do you have a last.fm? It may be easier for me to get an idea of your tastes...

^ good one. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any Japanese D&B acts. Himuro Yoshiteru has some D&B flavored tracks, but his style is pretty abstract overall.

I noticed you were M.I.A in the chat lately. Best of luck! :]

^ lol, I don't know about all that. xD

The new song is actually a lot better than I expected! They have a really nice indie-tinged sound...reminds me of early SFP, mecha-nero, and early plingmin! Good stuff...now I REALLY have to try their album....which I've forgotten about. xD

lol just dig in!! ;]

^ is that Anza? I can't quite tell...

I admit, as much as I love Japanese indie, I've never actually given number girl a proper listen. I've probably just lost any credibility that I might have had with you. >_>

Seriously, what would you recommend I start with? xD

Other than Nakano Yoshie, here are a few of my other fav. Japanese female vocalists:

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中島優美 | Nakashima Yumi
(GO!GO!7188 / ??リヌルヲワカ)

I've heard a shitload of high-pitched Japanese female vocalists over the years, but there are only 2 high-pitched voices that I'd recognize anywhere. The first being Shiina Ringo and this woman being the other. Not only is her voice one-of-a-kind, but I think she's also a genius when it comes to creating unique and catchy vocal melodies - not to mention the fact that she's a badass guitarist. :]


中山??り | Nakayama Uri

I'm a huge Nakayama Uri fanboy. She makes irresistibly charming jazz-pop and has a deep, warming voice that I never tire of hearing. Seriously, even her songs that don't particularly grab me are pleasant to listen to. Plus she makes accordions look cool. ;]


大??加奈 | Otsubo Kana
(Spangle call Lilli line / NINI TOUNUMA)

Truly one of a kind. She has R&B-esque vocal sensibilities, and somehow makes it work with the indie-pop/post-rock/electronic/experimental/abstract music she creates. And makes it work beautifully!


chihiRo
(JiLL-Decoy association)

She has such a classy, yet soulful voice. Kinda sounds like Mari Mizuno of paris match, but stronger and more animated. Jill-decoy is also one of my favorite Jazz-pop bands in Japan. ;]

AZ catalpa
(associate social piano | BOWLING NO.9)

Spine-chillingly gorgeous vocals! This woman's voice seriously melts my heart. Unfortunately, she'll probably waddle in obscurity forever. She was the vocalist for an obscure jazz band called Associate Social Piano and another obscure reggae band called BOWLING NO.9, but neither band (despite being awesome) was able to make any significant waves. I believe she's currently creating music under a solo project.


扇谷一穂 | Oogiya Kazuho

Probably one of the deepest and richest Japanese female voices I've ever heard belongs to the obscure singer-songwriter/musician/artist, Kazuho Oogiya. Lovely ;]

all hail queen jellsio! (_ _)

lol, hey there! This is one80. I'm absolutely delighted to see that you signed up! Great to have an old pal here

haha, wassup, dude. This is one80 :]

I honestly didn't expect you to join up, but since we changed from TW I've been desperately trying to get people from outside of this community to visit. I think a lot of people see all the VK and turn tail =/

I personally don't mind VK, but it's unfortunate, cuz lots of awesome non-VK stuff is shared/discussed here and goes overlooked. Often stuff that not even the people at jphip or JMR are hip to. xD

At any rate, welcome! ^^

Wassup dude, glad to see you made it here! ^^

Hope you enjoy the forum!

Gnarls Barkley - Who Cares?

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Both the song and video is are so incredibly cheesy, that I can't imagine this being anything other than a farce. :]

...and unlike people here, I WOULD mind if they released some crap like this. I don't know what they're up to, but the song and video were blatant mockeries of all the vapid/down-right embarrassing mainstream Japanese music out there.

I just uploaded their new PV. Sounds nice :]

They're not selling this?

I've tried several times, but just can't really get into their albums. I would, however, be interested in seeing them live since dd11 has raved about how they're such great/fun live act.

JABBERLOOP - LowbitFUNK

looooooove this track. It's too bad that their last album sucked =(

kacica - bokujo

Hey there! Glad to see you signed up! ^_________________________^

As you can probably tell, I've got quite a predilection for female vocals too, though of course I listen to anything my ears agree with - be it male/female vocals, instrumental, whatever...

That's awesome that you're trying to promote artists in your country...Steve Tanaka has been doing the same thing in Canada and it's been costing him a small fortune. I think the first tour he organized was around $30,000!

Hope you enjoy it here and possibly discover some new stuff!

btw, who is that in your avatar? ;]

^ Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! Can't wait to hear it. ^^

From the samples, it sounds like they re-recorded the song "cry" from the "die hard" single - which was awesome.

Is she-ja still their guitarist?

Ok guys, we've succeeded in ruining the thread. I'm closing it now

Only songs from Kisou can top Lotus. It's so awesome. People start hating when Dir en grey starts making music that sounds meaningful and thought out. Instead of songs that are "ooga booga rubel rubel fuck fuck didelydoo". The only new song where Kyo doesn't sound like total crap. It makes their previous single look like total bullshit.

How does Kyo sound VK? He has the one of the most unique voices I've ever heard. His range is amazing. He makes noises I didn't even know could come out of a human being and be interpreted as singing. If VK singers decide to try to copy him, how does that affect his singing capabilities or make him a visual kei singer if the vocal style originates with him?

And if you compare his vocals now to 2005/06, he has come a long way. He has almost reinvented his vocal style. If you claim that from 1997 to 2011, he has not changed his vocal style, then you are a fucking idiot. (excuse the language)

How does Kyo sound VK? He has one of the most unique voices I've ever heard.

He has one of the most unique voices I've ever heard.

I've ever heard.

Lotus - Lolol he can try as hard as he wants, but he still sounds VK - straining to hit most notes. Wouldn't make too bad of an instrumental, the post chorus bit is nice. 6/10

Obscure - what is this shit i can't

reituki [raibu] - what is this shit i can't

^ lmao....I'm surprised you even bothered reviewing this (let alone listening to it! xD) considering your unwavering disdain for the band.

At any rate, you may have rated Lotus just a bit higher than I would have. :]

And yeah, I don't see how Kyo can ever NOT sound VK....the dude pretty much raised a whole generation of copycats and soundalikes (even molested my poor Satsuki =().

They need to do some more funky shit like "Ryoujoku no Ame"...would definitely enjoy that.