Here is another song that has grown on me from SRR, where I hope to listen to more of this group. I love the sound effects and the way the singer uses his voice. The song comes from their album, “Live from Ebisu Garden Hall 2022” and was released on 12/27/23. It’s the 6th cut on the first of two discs.
A rock band with a career of more than 30 years. Debuted in 1976. The current lineup consists of Keiichi Suzuki (Vo., Gt.), Toru Okada (Key, Cho), Masahiro Takekawa (Violin, Trumpet, Cho), Tetsuro Kashibuchi (Dr., Cho), Hirobumi Suzuki (B., Gt., Cho), and Ryoumei Shirai (Gt., Sitar, Gitagidora, Cho). The band was formed in 1975, from the early 70’s hit group “Hachimitsu Pie”. In 1976, made their major debut with “Hinotama Boy” under the name “Keiichi Suzuki and Moon Riders”. In 1977, released their first album “MOONRIDERS” under the name Moonriders, and have been releasing constantly since then. They took a break for 5 years from the year 1986, but became active again with the 1991 release album “Saigo no Bansan”. Their ambition to always incorporate new sounds has influenced many artists of all generations. Although taking a breaking since 2011, members have been active with solo works, producing, and providing songs to other artists.
According to discogs, they’ve released 42 albums, 18 singles and EPs, 14 compilations, 2 videos, and 1 “miscellaneous” which was a special sampler in 2001. From Moonriders’ website, they have released 33 albums and 18 DVDs! In addition, 6 of the band members have released solo albums. On a sadder note, one of the band members, Tetsuro Kashibuchi, passed away in 2013.
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that is a good song! I love it!
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Me too, Carol Anne!
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Very ethereal themes there. I admire your ability to find new and interesting artists!
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Thanks, Randy!
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I noticed the artists are with the Nippon Columbia label in Japan. So was Mieko Hirota that I just posted about on the song “Sunny”. Not a label we talk about very often!
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Interesting!
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Interesting band, to say the least.
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A musical gem, hidden because it isn’t promoted in the U.S. Thanks for giving them a listen.
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Happy to be introduced to them
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:)
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Intriguing music. The guy in the front of the photo reminds me of Captain Kangaroo. (The hair and the suit – since I saw the Captain in black & white, the black coat with bold stripes looks like the Captain’s coat with outlined lapels and pockets. I didn’t know it was red until just now when I looked him up to confirm my impression.)
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He certainly has the Captain’s haircut and the coat similar. Yes, intriguing is a good word for the tune.
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The music is interesting…I hate not knowing what they are saying but I do like the music!
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I know what you mean about not knowing the lyrics. If I can find a way to get to them and put them in the translator I will. The music is a synapse cleaner in the best of ways :)
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I’ve heard some other Japanese stuff I’ve liked. Also some power pop female Japanese bands.
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Very interesting pick, Lisa! To begin with, I know nothing about Japanese rock music. I like how the vocalist sounds. While the song doesn’t have changes in dynamics, I think it’s very soothing, which is a nice quality, especially for winding down.
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Good description of it, Christian. Very low key and soothing.
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It’s got a nice hypnotic buzz to it. 42 albums! It would be good background for working–not too distracting. (K)
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hypnotic buzz great way to describe it. I think it would also.
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