Fork Boy
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Thereās simply something in the keys Japanese music predominantly use that makes every Japanese (I donāt know them, but I am quite sure they are not Korean or Chinese simply from the music. I hope ā¦ 
) song so much interesting for its mid-range than western music. On the other hand I donāt like Japanese vocal writing in comparison to Anglophonic one. But the combination of famous asian work-ethic and Japanese composition makes every live performance a treat. Thanks for the post.
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Interesting, Iām kind of the opposite for the vocals. A lot of it tends to have really well crafted and complex lyrics.
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I didnāt meant lyrically. I donāt find the way how vocals are arranged and what vocal techniques and palettes Japanese music use that interesting. Lyrics are the same like everywhere elese, some ingenisous, some rubbish. But donāt get me wrong, thereāre Japanese tracks I like for the vocal performance (BABYMETAL - BxMxC (Live Mix) - YouTube ā¦ Suzuka is like a revelation for example, she is beyond cool and great.)
PS: As English is not my native tongue, sometimes I guess some meaning can be lost in translation. Sorry for that, doing my best.
Interesting. Iād say Babymetal is good primarily because Kami Band is a ridiculously talented backing band (to the point of overkill) more than the singing 
And your English is fine, youāre doing great
IMO in case of Babymetal itās a perfect storm of overkill āstealthā band (The drummer is insane.), great choreography and the fact that this whole spectacle is glued together by incredibly talented singer who can actually stay in the show physically and have stage presence of some OG (she is 20, hah). I love the band, but I actually think what Suzuka does is ridiculously hard and the most outstanding part of the whole ensemble. But overall, take one part (including backup dancers ā¦ for example look at - YouTube ) out and the whole project comes crumbling down.
Thanks.
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I have to agree I am taken with Suzuka. In person she commands the stage. Thr whole project was envisioned to be a vehicle for her voice as a matter of fact.
As to Japanese music theory, they often use a pentatonic scale called the Hira Joshi scale. That may be what appeals to you. Babymetal spends a lot of time in the Phrygian mode though.
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For this song they just asked if she could rap, and she found her flow. Such control of her vocals. You know that Suzuka directs the mix, and has since she was around 14. They say she is quite sophisticated with it.
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Well, itās actually the second time a female rapper absolutely blown me away (the fact that she is mainly a singer does a lot). Nicky Minaj Monster part MONSTER - Nicki Minaj's verse (HD) - YouTube is still absolute pinnacle of female rap and I think it will stay there for a long time.
I remember this weekend. It rained so much, when I got home everything was soaked, including my sleeping bag. Still a good time.
Les Claypool and Primus
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https://youtu.be/a7nAt1NW6JE
Itās Friday somewhere right now.
Itās basically black metal rockabilly 
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This is pretty epicā¦ I like solo type music like this that is tasteful, but sounds great and is technically impressive. Not just about playing fast.
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Iāve watched a bunch of his things. I like him because he has developed his own style, which is cool to me regardless of the music.
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Marceloās awesome. And his bass setup videos are simply the best ones out there - no BS, simple, and easy to follow.
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A beast on two instruments ā¦
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More Aussie rock.
A very under rated band
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enuf said
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There is an obscure movie soundtrack called Times Square with some really good one off tunes from loads of people. The movie was awful, but the soundtrack was and is great. The first song is Suzi.
I dig the matching bass/guitars.
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I dig that bass line and the tone is awesome
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