Japanese music

[greenmachine]

thanks for that. I prefer more guitar orientated stuff over electronic based music. I really enjoyed White Surf Style 5. I have just been doing some research. I think it's on Futurama. Would that be a good place to start?

[Taurus]

I think Futurama is the best place to start. I'd say it's like the midpoint of their transition from guitar to electronica. If you like guitar stuff, maybe you'll like their first album, Three Out Change. In many ways it's similar to Miki's solo albums. And Highvision is also really good, though probably a bit more electronic. I think a lot of it was used on the soundtrack of Ping Pong. But honestly, if you like her solo stuff, I think you will like something on all of Supercar's albums.

[greenmachine]

I just had a quick listen online. I think I might give Three Out Change a go first.
thanks Taurus.

[hatch_jp]

そばにいるね　by 青山テルマ
I'll be by your side by Telma Aoyama (English lyrics subtitle embedded)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JW2U0FWa7o

[greenmachine]

Linda Linda by The Blue Hearts is awesome.
enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrwbUoZsLEc

[Taurus]

I quite like Kiss Shite Hoshii, too. And, not by the Blue Hearts, this.

[MagicToaster]

Hey I'm new to this site but my favorite band is An café ^^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEgUp14A5SE

[Hatake girl]

i really like the songs GO!!(fighting dreamers) and Remember by FLOW. Bluebird, by Ikimonogakari is also one of my favorites.

http://www.imeem.com/blackproxxi/music/AKSsBgeg/flow_fighting_dreamers_naruto_flow/

http://www.imeem.com/sabertooth/music/uZYokwIw/anime_songs_remember/

http://www.imeem.com/people/0RacNU/music/CxDCwM6o/ikimono_gakari_bluebird/

[Aliceffekt Kani]

Lots of pop posted here, here is some good electronica .

You can really grap the japanese culture through music : )

FLOPPY
ニッガー DENTAKU
沢瀉 OMODAKA
核P-MODEL KAKU P-MODEL
東京事変 TOKYO JIHEN ( pop )
新宿ゲバルト SHINJUKU GEWALT
平沢進 SUSUMU HIRASAWA
害意 MALICE
妖精帝國 TEIKOKU
モトコンポ MOTOCOMPO
メトロノーム METRONOME
ピノキヲ PINOKIWO
ニウロン NEURON

[minty247_]

I've been a Hamasaki Ayumi fan for about 6 years now~
she's an amazing artist! crowned the queen of jpop. This year also marks her 10th anniversary. My favourite Ayu songs are:

MY ALL
Who...
A Song for XX
walking proud
Memorial Address
Depend on You
LIFE

Utada Hikaru, Otsuka Ai, and Koda Kumi are also really good.

[visual_gaze]

I would definatley recommened Miyavi for any visual kei lovers out there. His music is just amazing and he doesnt stick to one genre. just give him a try, i'm sure someone will find an interest in him. another is GazettE. they have realy good music too but are more on the metal side. both are amazing japanese artists.

[JohnnyPr1827x]

Mine would have to be "Closer" by Joe Inoue, he was born and raised in the US, speaks perfect english and japanese. great artist.

[Vozzy]

Here are some bands I've found over my journeys, hope you guys like them.

ACIDMAN - スロウレイン(Slow Rain)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciQ974cbo2Q

Ajico - 深緑(Dark Green)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30-aaebGNDE

ANATAKIKOU - リリー(Lily)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4hAW94K83Q

Burger Nuds - 空気清浄機(Air Cleaner)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waCFSYcBKlg

DIMENSION - se.le.ne -No lyrics but awesome band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhzvb4nUGUQ

ＲＥＤЯＵＭ - サイレント(Silent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-2wam5dv3k

SUPER BUTTER DOG - 踊る人たち(Dancing People)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpmnIUSIYMY

くるり Quruli - 東京(Tokyo), ハイウェイ(Highway)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIVI2HIpwAg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQk_bnt_E4

サカナクション Sakanaction - 「三日月サンセット」(Crescent Moon Sunset)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk6GK6x8-68

竹内電気(Takeuchi Denki) - do not disturb - These guys are funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCR8_UZVtnU

Sorry if some of the translations are wrong i just used Rikaichan.

[zakojanai]

For some reason, I just can't find very much Japanese music that interests me. I've seen the Polysics live a couple of times and even though they're great live, I can't really listen to their records. The Boredoms are a bit too noisy for me, but OOIOO has a couple of songs that I like. Boris' Pink album was great, but I'm not that into their other stuff. Shugo Tokumaru is pretty good, but it puts me to sleep sometimes. The Michelle Gun Elephant and Cornelius are good from what I've heard. I just haven't heard very much. I also really like Nagisa Ni Te, even though they're a little fond of writing very long songs. Anyone care to make some recommendations to me based on these random statements?

Here's some links to a few songs that I do really dig:

The Blue Hearts - Train Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bAjcWuIVk

L'Arc En Ciel - Driver's High
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAnlcU7OOM

Happy End - Kaze wo Atsumete
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV7LuvrZ ... re=related

[Kobukuro]

I really really love コブクロ (Kobukuro) !

Remioromen レミオロメン
Ikimono Gakari いきももがかり
Mr. Children/Bank Band
Yui
Ikue Asazaki
Asian Kung Fu Generation
... there are some more, but these are the singers I love most.