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fortheo
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 Message 1 of 9
10 December 2011 at 10:05am | IP Logged 
Anyone know some good Japanese acoustic artists?

the styles of music I enjoy are indie, folk, alternative, rock. So if you know any Japanese singer/song writers that play mainly acoustic I would be very grateful if you shared!! thanks


*edit * Thought maybe if i listed some English artists that it might help with finding something in japanese I like.


Ben harper
Jack johnson
Damien rice
Dallas green
kings of convenience
elliott smith
Tallest man on earth
radiohead
modest mouse
bon iver

yeah, you get the gist lol. I really hope somebody can help!!
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lastlife
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05 January 2012 at 4:46am | IP Logged 
Morita Douji
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H5555py7OA
Asakawa Maki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkzb5wBj3RU
The Elephant Kashimashi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XIcLDdjYx4
Hiroya Komeiji
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYjnMgDWuKQ
sleepy.ab
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgidIXOiJWA

Hope there's something you like here.

Edited by lastlife on 05 January 2012 at 4:46am

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TixhiiDon
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 Message 3 of 9
05 January 2012 at 7:12am | IP Logged 
Not so much acoustic, but if you're into alternative stuff you should check out Supercar and their new spin-off
band Lama. Supercar kind of have a reputation as the Japanese Radiohead.

Shiina Ringo is also very cool, but her new stuff is moving steadily further toward jazz and big band music.

There's a massive indie scene in Japan once you manage to get past the nonsense that is J-Pop. I'm old
and wizened now so I don't know many new names, but you might also check out Shonen Knife and Seagull
Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, who also get the prize for the greatest band name ever in the history of band
names.
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haad666
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 Message 4 of 9
15 March 2012 at 12:12pm | IP Logged 
morita douji is excellent. japan has a great acoustic/freak/folk/indie/whatever scene and there are some really amazing bands and performers. my recommendations:

tama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdHBJrrmvD4

fuchigami to funato
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2aB6nLbp2g

the kokkeshies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp41vqifS3I

kenichi fumoto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzRe0qt74uY

ichiko aoba
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB-__OVKVL8
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sickalb3rt
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 Message 5 of 9
25 May 2012 at 2:05pm | IP Logged 
It´s not an acustic band but this acustic version is sick

LOSTAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dvy--W8MTk
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fortheo
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14 June 2012 at 9:53am | IP Logged 
Quote:
It´s not an acustic band but this acustic version is sick

LOSTAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dvy--W8MTk



Loved that, and thanks everyone else for the help :)


Lastlife, everything you posted was great too!

keep em coming!

Edited by fortheo on 14 June 2012 at 9:58am

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bluejay390
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 Message 7 of 9
14 June 2012 at 11:04am | IP Logged 
Maybe some YUI?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbp_1FypUWg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-f6C54KESs

Miyavi doesn't normally sing acoustic music, but this song is nice and might fit what
you're looking for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iUxdLh2VFQ
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lastlife
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 Message 8 of 9
16 June 2012 at 12:45am | IP Logged 
Here's a track I've been obsessed with lately. From Shintaro Sakamoto of Yura Yura Teikoku fame.君はそう決めた ( You Just Decided )

Polaris, one of the many independent greats from the 90's has a lot sweet tunes written with that special summer vibe. Their bassist used to be in a legendary reggae/dub band by the name of Fishmans who soared to extraordinary heights in the 90's indie scene. Be sure to look up these guys when you get the chance.

Polaris / 光と影
Polaris - 流星


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