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Alvy
Running Up That Hill
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 Posted - 04/17/2003 : 20:46:03
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Were there any Japanese New Wave?
I am sure there were, but they escape me right now....But what were some of the Japanese New Wave acts? I would like to track some down.
I am a fan of Shibuya-Kei (Jpop) music and would like to see some of the corrilations between the two genres. Maybe how some acts in the 80s influence the Shibuya-Kei acts in the 90's.
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2003 : 19:07:07
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Well...for your consideration...
YMO
The Plastics
IppuDo
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Alvy
Running Up That Hill
8 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2003 : 11:26:51
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Thanks.. I vaguely remember the Plastics, but the other two are new to me. I will have to dig some up to have a listen.
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stillcool
Take On Me
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2003 : 10:30:34
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'YMO' or 'Yellow Magic Orchestra' were huge in Japan. It is said that they were the first western sounding Japanese band and were often compared to the mighty 'Kraftwerk' in their music style. The main keyboard player was a man by the name of 'Ryuichi Sakamoto' who some may recall worked with 'David Sylvian' on the soundtrack to the film 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' plus many other projects since. 'YMO' released over a dozens albums between 1978 and 1985 and another when they reformed briefly in 1993. The best album is 'Characters : The Best Of ...' and 'Naughty Boys'.
'The Plastics' were a Tokyo based mixed gender Quintet formed in 1979 and split in 1985 and sounded not unlike 'Devo' so i've read. 1 album was pressed in America and England in the form of a best of but more were available in Japan it seems.
That's all I have on Japan new wave at the moment. If you want any other information then ask or email me.
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Jay242
Take On Me
64 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2003 : 13:15:14
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Yellow Magic Orchestra was a great band. If you like New Wave, they're an essentail addition. In many ways they were way ahead of their time.
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Alvy
Running Up That Hill
8 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2003 : 22:06:25
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I have seen Ryuichi Sakamoto turn up in a few compilation ablums ranging from Jazz to Brazillian.
I should definately check out that YMO...
I shall head over to my used cd shop and seen if they have anything... they have a huge vinyl dedicated basement.
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newwavepopman
Room at the Top
590 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2003 : 11:09:51
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oh god yes.There were Yellow Magic Orechestra the most well known of them all of the New Wave out of Japan.Also Riuchi Sakamoto was pretty popular as well.And don't forget The Plastics who were a Japanese version of The B- 52's.Then there was "Sheena And The Rockkets"
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chubbyluv
Running Up That Hill
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2003 : 19:14:19
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Even though they weren't Japanese, the band Japan was awesome!
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newwavepopman
Room at the Top
590 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 00:24:41
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Yes,but were Half Japanese, Japanese at all? I know that The Vapors weren't.Only kidding.It was supposed to be a bad joke,and it really was.
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 13:50:02
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The Plastics recorded at the same studio (Island) in the Bahamas as the B52's ,in fact I have a few promo pictures of them together.They did a cool remake of the Monkees the "last train to Clarksville" They had 3 releases altogether.Ryuichi Sakamoto ,Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi were the Original YMO Bill Nelson ,David Sylvian were both frequent guests on numerous of there releases as solo act independantly as well as on main group releases.Ryuichi "Left Handed Dream had Robin Scott,Brigit Nowack of "M" fame and Adrian Belew.Masami Tsuchiya was the Guitarist for Ippu du and had alot of Japan members gueat apear on his "Rice Music" album Excellent!!While Ryuichi did have Thomas Dolby and Bootsy Collins appear on "Musical Encyclopoedia" His main focus lately has been soundtrack which he has won alot of critical acclaim for. Haruomi is more into atmospheric but melodic instrumentation but is really Diverse.Bill Nelson actually Married Yukihiro Takahashi's ex wife and has worked with the Sadistic Huma Band.All three have appeared with Sylvian one way or another over the years Starting with Japans "Tin Drum"The Pizzicato 5 and Towa Tei are a couple more recently that's picked up where the others left off,however Pizzicato 5 are now broke up.and Towa was originaly with Dee-lite a kind of new wave of the early ninetees.
Consider the dafodil, and while you're doing that. I'll be over her going through your stuff.
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chubbyluv
Running Up That Hill
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2003 : 16:32:38
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Even though they weren't Japanese, the band Japan was awesome! It doesn't matter if they were 0, 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 Japanese. They were still a great band!!!!
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Frayo
Room at the Top
USA
2416 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2004 : 16:55:37
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I spoke with some Japanese people who were around during the 80s.. they said that a bunch of their music in the 80s was like Americas in the 80s.
Only they dont really have popular music like we do... They dont have pop charts, which makes finding music kinda difficult.
Oh yeah.. Japan is a freaking AWESOME band.
Visions of China is one killer song :) |
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Justj0hn
The Jet Set
USA
356 Posts |
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Marcel
Running Up That Hill
Germany
7 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 05:01:11
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Does anyone know the Japanese 80s-synthpop band "HIKASHU"?
I like it a lot. They've been and still are quite popular.
They made a cover version of KRAFTWERK's "das Model". |
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LadyLazarus
Personal Jesus
104 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 16:57:33
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| Gary Numan certainly borrowed a lot from the Japanese whilst recording his Telekon album. |
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Sean
Room at the Top
2658 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 11:26:04
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Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was the coolest Japanese synth band of all times. Extremely underrated for what they composed and the time at which they composed the songs. They were really ahead of their time. Their best songs included Rydeen, Technopolis, Multiplies, Behind The Mask, Ballet, and Solid State Survivor. From YMO came a bunch of Japanese bands that were heavily influenced by their sound.
There was another band from Japan that doesn't get mentioned a lot which sounds at times like Depeche Mode or Camouflage. I'm not kidding with the comparison. The band's name is SOFT BALLET. I think the reason they never got any attention was they sung all their songs in Japanese. If they would have tried to do an English album, I'm sure that would have caught people's ears. |
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romanticide
Personal Jesus
166 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 18:57:31
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| Blue Trains are one of my favorites. Particularly cool because the lyrics are all in Japanese. |
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pilon
Personal Jesus
France
162 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2004 : 19:02:51
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One of my favorite 77 japanese band from 1977 is a one of the first japanese Punk band called Anarchy they realeased 3 or 5 Lp's in the first or the second Lp' The band covered covered in japanese the clash the name of the track is " tokio burning " and " suspect device " by stiff little fingers
On stage the band almost played dressed totally in mao chinese uniforms , thats really shocked some japanese nationalists people after a show on a national japanes television chanel
After their tird album like their first influences the english Clash
this band made more reaggae ska tracks but its good too
Another great band that's im discovered one track on a powerpearl compilation is Badge this is the first japanese Mod's power pop band the bands have existed from 82 to 85 and have realesed all this records who are actively researched by collectors worlwide
EP Futari no photograph
EP Wink wa otenomono
EP Get off the A train
EP Oh! Carol
12" London paradise
12" 99 Club
12" One boy
LP Touch Continental
bye
pilon
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golfer
Personal Jesus
Australia
242 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 01:42:25
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Don't forget Sandii & The Sunsetz.with an excellent album "Immigrants". I saw them in the Domain in Sydney, I guess it was about 1980, very good musos and Sandii was a hunny 
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 06:07:40
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| Can't forget about Masami Tsuchiya from "Ippu Du" and Had an album called Rice Music (82'). Includes a Sakamoto performed track, Kafka. also Matsutake, Toshio Nakanishi, Bill Nelson, Percy Jones, Jansen and Karn. Very impressive very hyper. The drums have a Japan sound to them (as to be expected). He seems to be wearing a stewardess outfit on the cover.Very good blend of Arto Lindsy esque squelchy guitars and Japan. |
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golfer
Personal Jesus
Australia
242 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2004 : 00:35:56
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| Hensoneno... wow..percy jones!!!!!!!!!! just the best fretless bass player ever.......a memebr of Brand X and of course was Eno's Another Green World which probably rates 11 out 10. |
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christsmasher
Personal Jesus
127 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 09:17:41
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I've got a friend visiting Japan right now and he's under orders to bring me back all the Plastics vinyl he can carry, lol.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that "I Love You, Ono" by Stereo Total is a cover of a Plastics song.
???
Also check out Polysics, three piece Japanese group OBSESSED with Devo.
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phillyidol
Room at the Top
USA
7854 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2004 : 17:34:34
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| I don't even know if she is Japanese but did anyone ever hear of RITA METSUKA? I'm sure it is spelled wrong. She did a great song they played at all the clubs and on wlir. It was called Marcia Bella. Great song. |
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fritzb
Room at the Top
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2004 : 17:40:51
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| Les Rita Mitsouko was a French group, who had a few hits in Europe, including "La Jalousie" and "Marcia Baila". I have "Marcia Baila" on an import compilation - not a bad song at all. |
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phillyidol
Room at the Top
USA
7854 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2004 : 18:53:22
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quote:
[i]Originally posted by fritzb[/i]
[br]Les Rita Mitsouko was a French group, who had a few hits in Europe, including "La Jalousie" and "Marcia Baila". I have "Marcia Baila" on an import compilation - not a bad song at all.
Thanks for the info fritzb!All this time I thought it was a Jap chick. I have the song too. They played it alot in clubs in the 80's. At least now I can spell it right. |
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owenstrawn
Running Up That Hill
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2004 : 06:00:29
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Logic System: (Hideki Matsutake & Ryo Kawakami)
I got my hands on an original japanese release of Logic System's "Logic" LP in 1983 or so, and I've been looking for my own copy ever since. The easiest song to find on the file sharing networks is "Domino Dance". It could be described as "technopop" or "electronica" - I have never listend to YMO, but I am told it is similar. The rhythms are very irregular and hard to follow but compelling.
They had a second album "Venus" which is said to be "80s LA Synth" sounding, and a third "Orient Express". A "History Of Logic System" CD is also available but all of the releases seem to be very HTF. |
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2004 : 10:35:01
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| I have both logic systems, they were way ahead of the game. |
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firefall
The Jet Set
Greece
488 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2005 : 05:50:00
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| Also there were,the following;Sadistic Mika Band-pre punk art rock closer in style to YMO,The Girls-sunshine power pop,in their only album in 1978 and Rouge -glam punk similar to New York Dolls and Thunders!cheers. |
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yipyipcoyote
Room at the Top
Niue
705 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2005 : 13:44:39
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Chakra
Yapoos
Shi-Shonen
Urban Dance
P-Model
Hikashu
Portable Rock
Moonriders
In fact take a look at this site :
http://welcome.to/synths |
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knowitallrecs
Personal Jesus
USA
200 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 11:55:54
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The Philippines had a wonderful New Wave scene in the late '80s with bands like the Dawn, Deans December, the Identity Crisis, the Introvoys, Half-Life Half-Death, among numerous others. Many of them had English songs as well. Check out the Pin-Up Girls from the Philippines:
http://www.myspace.com/thepinupgirls |
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clashx
Running Up That Hill
7 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2005 : 18:28:09
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| I CANT BELIEVE I HAVN'T SEEN TWO BANDS MENTIONED ON THIS TOPIC. ALTHOUGH MORE ON THE MOD/POPPUNK SIDE : THE MODS- RELEASED SEVERAL LP'S BEGINNING IN 1980 AND ARE ARE STILL AROUND TODAY!! AND THE BADGE-- RELEASED SEVERAL SINGLES AND A "CLASSIC "LP IN THE EARLY TO MID 80'S |
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Frayo
Room at the Top
USA
2416 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2005 : 21:14:18
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Im soooo glad you mentioned Logic System.
YMO rocks my face off...
Thats right. I no longer have a face. |
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2005 : 10:32:28
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Wow Frayo, now you and Michael Jackson have something in common. |
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2005 : 13:52:36
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quote:
Originally posted by hensoneno
Wow Frayo, now you and Michael Jackson have something in common.
Michael Jackson was into YMO, n'est-ce pas? |
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2005 : 08:27:36
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| No he wasn't in YMO, but he did a cover by them................"behind the mask"! go figure! |
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Frank_Chickens
Room at the Top
United Kingdom
1611 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2005 : 13:57:45
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Originally posted by Justj0hn
The Frank Chickens..."We Are Ninja(Not Geisha)", "Yellow Toast", "Mothra", "Do The Karaoke", etc...
http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=frank_chickens
j0hn.......
You sir, have good taste.
Also recommend S.S.T. Band, Yoko Kanno and Buffalo Daughter, all are excellent.  |
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General Boy
Take On Me
74 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2005 : 16:23:36
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I've got both of the Plastics' proper studio albums on CD.
Their third record, "Welcome Back Plastics," consisted of remakes of their songs, aimed more at the American market. I don't have much interest in that one, to be honest. They also put out a live album.
"Top Secret Man" is one of my favorite songs ever, by anyone. Did anybody see the episode of SCTV where they showed the video to this song?
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2005 : 19:00:28
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quote:
Originally posted by General Boy
I've got both of the Plastics' proper studio albums on CD.
Their third record, "Welcome Back Plastics," consisted of remakes of their songs, aimed more at the American market. I don't have much interest in that one, to be honest. They also put out a live album.
"Top Secret Man" is one of my favorite songs ever, by anyone. Did anybody see the episode of SCTV where they showed the video to this song?
I bought "Hard Copy" which is a cd/dvd of live Plastics (also included is a book), "Welcome Oregato" a 2 cd comp (with unreleased tracks?), and PlasticSexEducation, which I believe is a new recording of them, while I was in Sapporo. I am now in Narita airport, so I haven't had a chance to check these items out yet . |
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JohnPaulGeorgeRingo
Personal Jesus
Philippines
170 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2005 : 01:44:14
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quote:
Originally posted by knowitallrecs
The Philippines had a wonderful New Wave scene in the late '80s with bands like the Dawn, Deans December, the Identity Crisis, the Introvoys, Half-Life Half-Death, among numerous others. Many of them had English songs as well. Check out the Pin-Up Girls from the Philippines:
http://www.myspace.com/thepinupgirls
i agree
Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. |
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st arry
Switchin' to Glide
24 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2005 : 10:55:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Frayo
I spoke with some Japanese people who were around during the 80s.. they said that a bunch of their music in the 80s was like Americas in the 80s.
Only they dont really have popular music like we do... They dont have pop charts, which makes finding music kinda difficult.
Oh yeah.. Japan is a freaking AWESOME band.
Visions of China is one killer song :)
Japanese pop has a smooth polished sound often influenced by America. They have popular music just like us, pop charts just like us and loads of great melodies. The best period late 60s to early 80s, but even now they do the odd great song. Some may be New Wave, some may be US pop style, some disco, some beat, some ballad....but in the end New Wave was full of variety anyway (just look at British music). All that really matters is they have done great melodies. The Yellow Magic Orchestra and the few others mentioned here barely scrape the surface. |
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mare_idol
Room at the Top
801 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 08:53:55
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I LOVE Yellow Magic Orchestra and Sakamoto.
Around 1981/1982 I remember seeing a Japanese band called Earthling at the old Peppermint Lounge. They were really good ...
They asked my friend and I to be in their video. We had to stand outside of the Peppermint Lounge and cheer for them as they walked in.
I wish I could remember who they warmed up for ...
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 09:29:20
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quote:
Originally posted by mare_idol
I LOVE Yellow Magic Orchestra and Sakamoto.
Around 1981/1982 I remember seeing a Japanese band called Earthling at the old Peppermint Lounge. They were really good ...
They asked my friend and I to be in their video. We had to stand outside of the Peppermint Lounge and cheer for them as they walked in.
I wish I could remember who they warmed up for ...
I don't have an answer, but here is a link to some pics of Nina Hagen in 1982 at the PL
http://www.geocities.com/~tiere/peppermint.htm |
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mare_idol
Room at the Top
801 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 09:52:55
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Thanks, she looks great!
Did you ever see her?
She's one that unfortunately slipped by me ... one of these days, she's still touring. |
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spicytaco
Running Up That Hill
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2005 : 22:29:03
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| the japanese pop artist Tommy February VERY much sounds like old madonna stuff. it's pretty awesome! i'm a big fan and i have some videos to share whenever i am able to get on the new wave hub. |
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2005 : 05:58:00
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quote:
Originally posted by spicytaco
the japanese pop artist Tommy February VERY much sounds like old madonna stuff. it's pretty awesome! i'm a big fan and i have some videos to share whenever i am able to get on the new wave hub.
Agreed! I believe it's Tommy February 6.
They seem to have changed to Tommy Heavenly 6 now. |
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Ape Module
Personal Jesus
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2005 : 22:32:22
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The Plastics and YMO are great. I liked Frank Chickens too. Used to have an LP by them, but my memories of it are fading.
Elsewhere I mentioned Polysics who are a great current Japanese band heavy on the NW (Devo in particular) influence. Also cool are Spoozys. Similar to Polysics but poppier, less frenetic. Maybe a bit more synth-heavy too.
I am a big fan of early Boredoms stuff and there are two similar bands that mined a little closer to NW territory: Space Streakings and UFO Or Die.
Someone way back on this thread mentioned Buffalo Daughter. I've always wanted to check them out. What do they sound like?
Oh yeah-- NW fans should give 00I00 a listen. It's one of the members of Boredoms and it's quite synthy and cool. |
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2005 : 10:09:45
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For cool weird japanese new wave esque try the Doopies. They were the brainchild of Japanese eccentic experimentalist Yann Tomita, who used to be in the group Melon.
They record all over the place, full of wild samples and chipmunk like female vocals. It might be a bit much for the pop purists on the list, but for those with adventurous taste, it's well worth checking out. The title track is comprised of samples from the theme's of "I Love Lucy" and "I Dream Of Jeannie." "Love Songs Is A Very Razor Bladed Thing" splices countless snippets of love songs, before settling into a monologue about love songs over a loop of the drums from the Yardbirds "For Your Love." Fun, wild stuff.
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schwenko
Room at the Top
USA
4508 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2005 : 11:17:43
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quote:
Originally posted by oneno
For cool weird japanese new wave esque try the Doopies. They were the brainchild of Japanese eccentic experimentalist Yann Tomita, who used to be in the group Melon.
They record all over the place, full of wild samples and chipmunk like female vocals. It might be a bit much for the pop purists on the list, but for those with adventurous taste, it's well worth checking out. The title track is comprised of samples from the theme's of "I Love Lucy" and "I Dream Of Jeannie." "Love Songs Is A Very Razor Bladed Thing" splices countless snippets of love songs, before settling into a monologue about love songs over a loop of the drums from the Yardbirds "For Your Love." Fun, wild stuff.
chuck
Melon is a descendant of The Plastics de shoo ka? |
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oneno
Room at the Top
USA
1704 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2005 : 11:27:42
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yes toshi & chica
chuck |
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firefall
The Jet Set
Greece
488 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2005 : 11:44:30
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Vodka Collins,half american-half japanese band,try''Tokyo-New York'' album.
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Were there any Japanese New Wave?
