[Music story in 3 minutes] Footsteps of the Eagles [Part 2] 1982-2022

In the footsteps of the Eagles (Part 2), I will follow the footsteps of the band from 1982 to the present. A brief introduction to past hit songs and episodes related to albums. If you read this, you can know the history of the Eagles from 1982 to the present.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Footsteps of the Eagles [Part 1] 1971-1982

In the footsteps of the Eagles (Part 1), I will trace the band's footsteps from 1971-1982. A brief introduction to past hit songs and episodes related to albums. If you read this, you can know the history of the Eagles until 1982.

[Music story in 3 minutes] A shocking shout… “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin

I wrote about Led Zeppelin's 1970 hit song, "Immigrant Song." It begins with the first song of the third album "Led Zeppelin III", "Shout", which can be said to be a shout of Robert Plant. In fact, it is a song that is used in various places and in various situations.

[Music story in 3 minutes] “TO CHI KA” Kazumi Watanabe’s hit album released in 1980

About "TO CHI KA", Kazumi Watanabe's 1980 jazz fusion blockbuster album. We also introduce Hitachi's Lo-D CM video featuring Kazumi Watanabe, who was said to be a young genius guitarist at the time.

[Music story in 3 minutes] What I reflected on “listening to music”

Stance on "listening to music", Billboard Japan, "listening to anything", etc. about "listening to music".

[Music story in 3 minutes] Early Pat Metheny and Pat Metheny Group, ECM Records

All about Pat Metheny and the early work of the Pat Metheny Group. I will also briefly introduce ECM Records, which releases them. We will also introduce a YouTube channel run by KAZU, a musician who has been listening to ECM for many years.

【3分で読む音楽話】初期のPat Metheny および Pat Metheny Group ,ECM Records あれこれ

パット・メセニー、パット・メセニー・グループの初期の作品全般について。またそれらをリリースしているECM Recordsについて簡単に紹介します。またECMを何年にもわたって聴き続けている音楽家KAZUの運営するYouTube チャンネルも紹介します。

[Music story in 3 minutes] About “distortion sound” and “effector”

About the history of "distortion sound" and "distortion effector". About the BOSS effector, which is highly evaluated both inside and outside as an effector manufacturer.

[Music story in 3 minutes] “Easy Lover” 1984 smash hit

"Easy Lover" 1984 hit. A duet by two great artists, Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. Introducing the hit songs that have entered the charts around the world.

[Music story in 3 minutes] About “sound” (musical/physical considerations)

I tried to consider what "sound" is from a musical/physical point of view. What are the “three elements of sound”? What are the three elements of music?

[Music Story in 3 Minutes] Japan’s King of Rock – RC Succession

A rock band led by RC Succession and Kiyoshiro Imawano. It had a great influence on the current Japanese live stage and performance. Not only music, but also fashion, subculture, etc., mainly in the 1980s, riding the trend of the times. After 1991, the band was virtually disbanded due to the death of Imawano in 2009, while remaining in an indefinite hiatus.

[Music story in 3 minutes] I listened to YOASOBI “Blessing” (“Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury Witch” opening theme)

I listened to YOASOBI's new song, "Blessing" ("Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury no Majo" opening theme). A tie-up song with the long-running anime "Gundam". It's up-tempo, and the keyboard riff lingers in your ears.

【3分で読む音楽話】YOASOBI「祝福」(『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』オープニングテーマ) を聴いてみた

YOASOBIの新曲、「祝福」(『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』オープニングテーマ) を聴いてみました。昔から続いているアニメ「ガンダム」とのタイ・アップ曲。アップ・テンポで、鍵盤のリフが耳に残ります。

[Music story in 3 minutes] You have to listen to Van Halen’s album “1984”!

The popular American hard rock band has now disbanded, but there is no doubt that Van Halen's "1984" is one of the albums you want to listen to in the history of music.

[Music story in 3 minutes] “Sweet Child O’Mine” / Guns N’ Roses US No. 1 song

Here's Guns N' Roses' 1988 hit, "Sweet Child O'Mine." Guns' number one in the US. "Sweet Child O'Mine" is now being covered in various ways all over the world. Once you listen to it, the guitar riff will stick in your ears.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Thoughts on “You can listen to any kind of music…”

People often ask me, "What kind of music do you listen to?" How would you respond then? There are various answers, but among them, in response to the answer "I can ask you anything", there is an opinion that it is not as "anything" as the person himself says...My thoughts on that

[Music story in 3 minutes] Destroy it Sono Bad Habit by Sekai no Owari

Recently, a song called "Habit" that I often listen to on TikTok. This is Sekai no Owari's newest single. It is a song characterized by rather surreal lyrics and a rhythm that blends in with dance.

【3分で読む音楽話】壊してみせろよ そのBad Habit って by Sekai no Owari

最近、TikTokでちょくちょく聴く「Habit」という曲。Sekai no Owari のいちばん新しいシングルです。なかなかシュールな歌詞と、ダンスに馴染むリズムが特徴的な曲です。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Can we train our ears to listen to music?

I will think about whether it is possible to train "ears to listen to music". In the first place, what kind of ear is “the ear for listening to music”? I wonder if the music you hear will be different depending on how you listen to it, and how you are conscious of it.

【3分で読む音楽話】「音楽を聴く耳」は鍛えることができるのか

「音楽を聴く耳」は鍛えることができるのか、を考えてみます。そもそも「音楽を聴く耳」ってどういう耳なのでしょう。普通に聴こえる・・・のとは、ちょっと違う聴き方について、意識の仕方で聴こえてくる音楽は違ってくるのでしょうか。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Guitar, bass, let’s start with tuning (Part 2)

Start with tuning. Any performance will be lost if the tuning is not correct. Importance of tuning. Here are some tuners.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Guitar, bass, let’s start with tuning (Part 1)

Start with tuning. Any performance will be lost if the tuning is not correct. Importance of tuning. Here are some tuners.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Parachute Band of Japan’s leading musicians in the 80’s

In 1979, the band "PARACHUTE" was formed by Japan's leading studio musicians. Resuming activities after a short hiatus...

【3分で読む音楽話】Parachute 80年代の日本屈指のミュージシャン達のバンド

1979年、日本屈指のスタジオ・ミュージシャン達が結成したバンド「PARACHUTE」(パラシュート)。しばらくの休止期間を経て再度活動を・・・

[Music story in 3 minutes] BLACKPINK / Do you know “Born Pink”, old men of the Showa era?

Currently, K-POP is popular all over the world. Among them, the girl group BLACKPINK is particularly popular recently. What is the secret behind ranking high on the Billboard charts?

[Music story in 3 minutes] All-round sensitivity Herbie Hancock / “Future Shock”

Herbie Hancock, one of the great jazz pianists, released her 1983 album Future Shock. For Herbie Hancock, it is an album that contains various musical elements rather than jazz.

【3分で読む音楽話】BLACKPINK / 『Born Pink』って昭和のオッサン達、知ってるかい?

現在、世界的に人気のK-POP。そのなかでも最近特に人気のガールズ・グループBLACKPINK。ビルボードチャートでも上位にランクインしている秘密は何か・・・

【3分で読む音楽話】オールラウンドな感性 Herbie Hancock / 『Future Shock』

偉大なジャズ・ピアニストのひとり、Herbie Hancock (ハービー・ハンコック)の1983年のアルバム『Future Shock』。ハービー・ハンコックにとってはジャズというよりも、様々な音楽の要素が入ったアルバムになっている。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Legendary super band Weather Report / “Black Market”

Introducing the jazz/fusion super band "Weather Report". Although the band disbanded in 1986, their sound has definitely influenced the music of today. The sounds of the cutting edge era when synthesizers were used in music should still be fresh to listen to today. If you have the chance, please listen to it.

【3分で読む音楽話】伝説のスーパーバンドWeather Report /『Black Market』

ジャズ/フュージョンのスーパー・バンド「Weather Report」(ウェザー・リポート)を紹介します。1986年に解散しているバンドではありますが、そのサウンドは今の音楽に間違いなく影響を与えています。シンセサイザーが音楽に使われてきた時代の最先端だった頃のサウンドは今も新鮮に聴けるはずです。機会があればぜひ聴いていただきたいです。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Dire Straits The importance of being simple yet unique

Introducing the 1978 Dire Straits blockbuster song "Sultans of Swing".