The Legacy of Southern All Stars: Rock and Heartfelt Warmth in Japanese Music
I'm studying rock history and conducting research on the emergence of 'kawaii metal'.
The concept of this blog is about the encounter of 'cute' and 'hard rock/heavy metal' in Japan. The question is why this was possible in Japan.
The Legacy of Southern All Stars: Rock and Heartfelt Warmth in Japanese Music
The Legacy of Southern All Stars: Rock and Heartfelt Warmth in Japanese Music
Exploring the 12-Bar Blues: A Musical Journey
Exploring the 12-Bar Blues: A Musical Journey
Why the Blues Still Matter: A Journey Through the 12-Bar Form
12-Bar Blues Explained
Jimmy Page: The Architect of Led Zeppelin’s Sound
Jimmy Page: The Architect of Led Zeppelin’s Sound
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Jeff Beck: The Collaborator Who Pushed Guitar to New Heights
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The Unstoppable Force of LiSA: From Anime Soundtracks to Global Stardom
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Shining Through Steel: HAGANE’s Bright Rebirth
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Annabelle: Indonesian Thrash Metal Band
High Priestess: Psychedelic Doom Metal from California
High Priestess: Psychedelic Doom Metal from California
Swingin’ with the Greats: Dorsey, Shaw & Miller
Swingin’ with the Greats: Dorsey, Shaw & Miller
What Disappeared from the Necklines of Royal Women in the 1640s?
The Simplification of Women’s Fashion in the 1640s: Focus on the Neckline
Filosa: Guardians of Classic Metal from Argentina
Filosa: Guardians of Classic Metal from Argentina
Radigals: Defying Norms with Fierce Hardcore Sound
Radigals: Defying Norms with Fierce Hardcore Sound
Two Rockers Who Blended Rock with Japanese Pop Music
Two Rockers Who Blended Rock with Japanese Pop Music
Léonin’s Legacy in Early Organum: A Prelude to Pérotin
Léonin’s Legacy in Early Organum: A Prelude to Pérotin
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Eric Clapton: The Guitar Legend Who Shaped Rock and Blues
Whispers in the Wind: The Quiet Legacy of Nick Drake
Whispers in the Wind: The Quiet Legacy of Nick Drake
Slave to Sirens: Thrash/Death Metal Band from the Middle East
Slave to Sirens: Thrash/Death Metal Band from the Middle East
Early Development of Organum in Medieval Music
Early Development of Organum in Medieval Music
Meet Thundermother: Sweden’s Hard Rock Powerhouse
Meet Thundermother: Sweden’s Hard Rock Powerhouse
Echoes After Destruction: Disqualia’s Identity Beyond Destrose
Echoes After Destruction: Disqualia’s Identity Beyond Destrose
Lovebites: Soaring Power Metal with Medieval Flair and Modern Fire
Lovebites: Soaring Power Metal with Medieval Flair and Modern Fire
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Benny Goodman: The King of Swing and His Enduring Legacy
Char: The Pioneer of Fusing Rock and Kayokyoku, Shaping City Pop
Char: The Pioneer of Fusing Rock and Kayokyoku, Shaping City Pop
The Down Town Boogie Woogie Band: Blending Joy and Technical Mastery in Japanese Rock
The Down Town Boogie Woogie Band: Blending Joy and Technical Mastery in Japanese Rock
Carol: Pioneering Rock 'n' Roll's Integration into Japanese Youth Culture
Carol: Pioneering Rock 'n' Roll's Integration into Japanese Youth Culture
Four Folk Rock Artists and Bands in the UK in the 1970s:Al Stewart, Fairport Convention, Pentangle, and Gilbert O'Sullivan
Donovan: From Folk Roots to Psychedelic Icon
Donovan: From Folk Roots to Psychedelic Icon
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From Folk to Jazz: The Fingerstyle Mastery of Davey Graham
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Kyoko Koizumi: The Free-Spirited Idol Who Redefined Japanese Pop
Beneventan Chant: A Distinct Tradition of Southern Italy
Beneventan Chant: A Distinct Tradition of Southern Italy
Konvent: Death Doom Metal Band from Copenhagen
Konvent: Death Doom Metal Band from Copenhagen
Hanabie: Redefining Metalcore with a Touch of Cuteness
Hanabie: Redefining Metalcore with a Touch of Cuteness
Wayne King: Master of Waltzes and Timeless Soft Jazz
Wayne King: Master of Waltzes and Timeless Soft Jazz
Guy Lombardo: The Maestro Behind the New Year's Eve Sound
Guy Lombardo: The Maestro Behind the New Year's Eve Sound
Do you know what the precursor to the men's 3-piece suit that emerged in the late 16th century looked like?
The Fukuoka Scene in the 1970s
The Fukuoka Scene in the 1970s
Tulip: A Musical Journey from Beatles-Inspired Pop to Urban Realism
Tulip: A Musical Journey from Beatles-Inspired Pop to Urban Realism
The Monkees: From TV Stardom to Music Legends
The Monkees: From TV Stardom to Music Legends
American Garage Bands in the 1960s (2)
American Garage Bands in the 1960s (2)
American Garage Bands in the 1960s (1)
Rock History, American Garage Bands in the 1960s
Understanding the Gregorian Modes: Authentic and Plagal Modes in Chant
Understanding the Gregorian Modes: Authentic and Plagal Scales in Chant
Three Types of Gregorian Chant
Types of Gregorian Chant Based on Syllable and Note Structure
Fate Gear: Redefining Japanese Metal with Steampunk Flair
Fate Gear: Redefining Japanese Metal with Steampunk Flair
Don Redman: The Father of Big Band Jazz
Don Redman: The Father of Big Band Jazz
From Flat to Emphasis: A Shift from the Late 16th to the 17th Century – Do You Know the Historical Context?
Kansai Blues Movement: Some Faces of Kansai Blues
Kansai Blues Movement: Some Faces of Kansai Blues
Griot Music: Perhaps the Oldest Ancestor of Rock Music
Griot Music: Perhaps the Oldest Ancestor of Rock Music
The Beach Boys: A Symphony of Surf and Harmony
The Beach Boys: A Symphony of Surf and Harmony
The Many Faces of Bob Dylan: Protest Songs and Poetic Meditations
The Many Faces of Bob Dylan: Protest Songs and Poetic Meditations
Classical Music History: Gregorian Chant
The History and Significance of Gregorian Chant in Catholic Worship
Miyuki Nakajima: A Voice of Encouragement for Japan
Miyuki Nakajima: A Voice of Encouragement for Japan
Fletcher Henderson: The Architect of Swing
Fletcher Henderson: The Architect of Swing
Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues
Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues
Burning Witches: Dark Fantasy Power Metal with Electrifying Vocals
Burning Witches: Dark Fantasy Power Metal with Electrifying Vocals
How did fashion regarding the décolletage differ between Italy and England in the 1560s?
Contrasting Women’s Fashions: Italy vs. England in the 1560s
The Heart of City Pop: Tin Pan Alley's Role in Shaping Japanese Music (& Yumi Matsutoya)
The Heart of City Pop: Tin Pan Alley's Role in Shaping Japanese Music (& Yumi Matsutoya)
Caramel Mama: The Roots of Japanese City Pop
Caramel Mama: The Roots of Japanese City Pop
Crafting Pop Hits: The Brill Building Era
Crafting Pop Hits: The Brill Building Era
American Idols in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
American Idols in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
Dusty Springfield: The Soulful Pioneer of the British Invasion
Dusty Springfield: The Soulful Pioneer of the British Invasion
Classical Music History: The Oldest Notated Music
The Hurrian Hymns: The Oldest Notated Music
From Frenetic Aggression to Hypnotic Majesty: Asagraum's Evolution
From Frenetic Aggression to Hypnotic Majesty: Asagraum's Evolution
Jimmy McPartland: A Bridge Between Classic and Modern Jazz
Jimmy McPartland: A Bridge Between Classic and Modern Jazz
What was the purpose of the corset when it was first created in Europe?
What was the purpose of the corset when it was first created in Europe?
Yumi Matsutoya: A Voice That Speaks to the Heart with Unspoken Honesty
A Voice That Speaks to the Heart with Unspoken Honesty
Some Key Artists associated with the Northern Soul Scene
Some Key Artists associated with the Northern Soul Scene
Polly Brown and Pickettywitch: The Sweet Sound of 1970s Pop
Polly Brown and Pickettywitch: The Sweet Sound of 1970s Pop
The Foundations: Pioneers of Soul-Pop Fusion in the UK Music Scene
The Foundations: Pioneers of Soul-Pop Fusion in the UK Music Scene
Them: The Groundbreaking Sound of Van Morrison's Early Years
Them: The Groundbreaking Sound of Van Morrison's Early Years
The Pretty Things: Pioneers of British Rock and Rhythm
The Pretty Things: Pioneers of British Rock and Rhythm
From Southern Swagger to City Serenades: The Dual Charms of The Hollies
From Southern Swagger to City Serenades: The Dual Charms of The Hollies
When Kawaii Meets Metal: An Introduction
When Kawaii Meets Metal: An Introduction
Classical Music History: Let Yourself be Blown Away by Ancient Instruments of Mesopotamia
Classical Music History: Let Yourself be Blown Away by Ancient Instruments of Mesopotamia
Sisters of Suffocation: A Fierce Critique of Patriarchy Through Brutal Metal
Sisters of Suffocation: A Fierce Critique of Patriarchy Through Brutal Metal
Lester Young: The Subtle Genius Shaping the Future of Jazz Saxophone
Lester Young: The Subtle Genius Shaping the Future of Jazz Saxophone
In the early 16th century, what was originally intended as a gift for the Spanish king's daughter but was taken by the king for himself?
Capturing Nature in a Modern Cityscape: Happy End's Vision
Capturing Nature in a Modern Cityscape: Happy End's Vision
Link Wray: The Pioneer Who Revolutionized Rock with Power Chords
Link Wray: The Pioneer Who Revolutionized Rock with Power Chords
The Kinks: Provocative Storytelling and Poetic Landscapes
The Kinks: Provocative Storytelling and Poetic Landscapes
5 Promising Underground Female Idol Groups
5 Promising Underground Female Idol Groups
Classical music: History: What does a 3,000-year-old Egyptian trumpet sound like?
What does a 3,000-year-old Egyptian trumpet sound like?
Yoasobi: Exploring Life's Depths with Music That Heals
Yoasobi: Exploring Life's Depths with Music That Heals
Voice of Baceprot: Defying Cultural Norms with Metal
Voice of Baseprot: Defying Cultural Norms with Metal
The Legacy of Frankie Trumbauer: The Cool Jazz Pioneer
The Legacy of Frankie Trumbauer: The Cool Jazz Pioneer
Why did virility become a hot issue in 15th and 16th-century fashion in Europe?
Why did virility become a hot issue in 15th and 16th-century fashion in Europe?
Yosui Inoue: Crafting Music for a Changing Japan
Inoue Yosui: Crafting Music for a Changing Japan
The Yardbirds: Pioneers of Rock’s Evolution
The Yardbirds: Pioneers of Rock’s Evolution
The Animals: Pioneers of Blues Rock and the British Invasion
The Animals: Pioneers of Blues Rock and the British Invasion
Akina Nakamori: A Journey Through Music and Style
Akina Nakamori: A Journey Through Music and Style
Classical music: History: Ancient music: Pythagoras to Perfect Fifth
Pythagorean Tuning: The Mathematical Harmony of Music
Thunderpussy: Bridging Conservatism and Radical Expression
Thunderpussy: Bridging Conservatism and Radical Expression
Bix Beiderbecke: Crafting the Future of Jazz Through Unpredictable Melodies
Bix Beiderbecke: Crafting the Future of Jazz Through Unpredictable Melodies
Why didn't people in 16th-century Europe pay attention to the cleanliness of their skin?
Why didn't people in 16th-century Europe pay attention to the cleanliness of their skin?
Takuro Yoshida: The Pioneer of Japanese Folk and J-Pop
Takuro Yoshida: The Pioneer of Japanese Folk and J-Pop
The Spencer Davis Group: Pioneers of British Rhythm and Blues
The Spencer Davis Group: Pioneers of British Rhythm and Blues
Small Faces: Mod Icons and Rock Innovators
Small Faces: Mod Icons and Rock Innovators
Embracing Diversity: AiNA THE END's Versatile Vocal Range
Embracing Diversity: AiNA THE END's Versatile Vocal Range
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The Legacy of Southern All Stars: Rock and Heartfelt Warmth in Japanese Music
Exploring the 12-Bar Blues: A Musical Journey
12-Bar Blues Explained
Jimmy Page: The Architect of Led Zeppelin’s Sound
Jeff Beck: The Collaborator Who Pushed Guitar to New Heights
The Unstoppable Force of LiSA: From Anime Soundtracks to Global Stardom
Comparison of Works Belonging to Ars Antiqua and Ars Nova
Shining Through Steel: HAGANE’s Bright Rebirth
Annabelle: Indonesian Thrash Metal Band
High Priestess: Psychedelic Doom Metal from California
Swingin’ with the Greats: Dorsey, Shaw & Miller
The Simplification of Women’s Fashion in the 1640s: Focus on the Neckline
Filosa: Guardians of Classic Metal from Argentina
Radigals: Defying Norms with Fierce Hardcore Sound
Two Rockers Who Blended Rock with Japanese Pop Music
Léonin’s Legacy in Early Organum: A Prelude to Pérotin
Eric Clapton: The Guitar Legend Who Shaped Rock and Blues
Whispers in the Wind: The Quiet Legacy of Nick Drake
Slave to Sirens: Thrash/Death Metal Band from the Middle East
Early Development of Organum in Medieval Music
Nemophilaの『雷霆』解説
ビートルズの「ラバー・ソウル」の歌詞分類
プレジャー・シーカーズ情報
ビートルズの「ラバー・ソウル」A面の歌詞のお話し
ビートルズのアルバム「ヘルプ」の歌詞のお話し
ビートルズのアルバム「ヘルプ」の歌詞分類
ビートルズ・フォー・セールの歌詞分類
An anti-pandemic treaty demonstration took place in the afternoon today in Tokyo. According to a report by a foreign media, more than 1…
ビートルス・フォー・セールA面の歌詞分類
Sakiの新たな旅たち
ア・ハード・デイズ・ナイトの歌詞分類
「ア・ハード・デイズ・ナイト」A面の歌詞レビュー
I've found a very interesting video on YouTube, posted below. I'm going to check all those bands over one by one:
ウィズ・ザ・ビートルズの歌詞の分類
マリーアントワネットの話し
I've found a very interesting video on YouTube, posted below. I'm going to check all those bands over
メタルバンド・ネモフィラの紹介
ウィズ・ザ・ビートルズA面歌詞分析
ビートルズのプリーズプリーズミーの歌詞分析
ビートルズ「プリーズプリーズ三―」の歌詞分析