[Music story in 3 minutes] The world’s only performance song using an electric drill “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy” (The Electric Drill Song) by MR.BIG

About MR.BIG's electric drill song "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy" (The Electric Drill Song). Even if it is an electric drill, the one of "Makita" is different from the one of Sonjosokora. This is a song from MR.BIG's 1991 album "Lean Into It", which exploded in popularity in Japan and gained worldwide recognition.

[Music story in 3 minutes] How cool is this!! Do you know the legendary brass rock band, Spectrum?

Introducing the legendary band "Spectrum", which was active only for two years from 1979 to 1981. Unparalleled stage performance and performance quality. It is no exaggeration to say that they represent Japan as a brass rock band.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Noise countermeasures for electric musical instruments

Not limited to electric instruments, electric guitars, and electric basses, any instrument whose sound is ultimately amplified by an amplifier. Of course, we also have to consider measures against noise. The view that "an electric guitar is not only a main body, but also an instrument including effectors, amplifiers, and shield cords." Causes of noise and countermeasures.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Trivia about the Beatles

Most of us have heard Beatles songs. British band consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. There are many little-known stories about these world-famous people. I will introduce such a story this time.

[Music story in 3 minutes] “Breakfast in America” by Supertramp

Introducing the world-famous hit album "Breakfast in America" released in 1979. Supertramp may not be doing much at the moment, but their sixth album "Breakfast in America" is a must-listen. I highly recommend giving it a listen.

[Music Story in 3 Minutes] “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones

I wrote about the popular song "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (released in 1968) by The Rolling Stones, the strongest band celebrating their 60th anniversary. There are stories behind the songwriting and composition, but what is the truth?

“The 100 Most Popular Rock Bands of All Time” by The Wall Street Journal

An article titled "The 100 Most Popular Rock Bands of All Time" was published by The Wall Street Journal in October 2018. It's very interesting that you used your own metrics to rank the popularity of rock bands in a time when the structure of society was completely different. I'm trying to find out what the rankings are.

[Music story in 3 minutes] About “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”

You may have heard of the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". But what exactly is the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"? So I decided to do a little research.

[Music Story in 3 Minutes] “Letter From Home” by Pat Metheny Group

I wrote about Pat Metheny Group's 1989 release "Letter From Home". It reached #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and won the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance.

The Voublys Challenge to the World Part 2

"The Voublys" is a band from Sapporo signed with an overseas independent label, Blue Pie Records. I tried to write an article based on interviews about the transition from the formation of their band to moving their activities overseas. This is the only information about The Voublys in Japan. There is also an album commentary of the leader TAMA.

The Voublys Challenge to the World Part 1

"The Voublys" is a band from Sapporo signed with an overseas independent label, Blue Pie Records. I tried to write an article based on interviews about the transition from the formation of their band to moving their activities overseas. This is the only information about The Voublys in Japan.

The Voublys 世界への挑戦 Part 2

海外のインディペンデントのレーベル、Blue Pie Records と契約した札幌のバンド「The Voublys」。彼らのバンドの結成から活動の場を海外に移していくまでの変遷を取材により記事にしてみました。国内唯一のThe Voublys の情報です。リーダーTAMAのアルバム解説もあります。

The Voublys 世界への挑戦 Part 1

海外のインディペンデントのレーベル、Blue Pie Records と契約した札幌のバンド「The Voublys」。彼らのバンドの結成から活動の場を海外に移していくまでの変遷を取材により記事にしてみました。国内唯一のThe Voublys の情報です。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Misunderstanding of “September”

Can you hear the English lyrics when you listen to Western music? is. A story about a misunderstanding about Earth, Wind & Fire's hit song "September"...

[Music story in 3 minutes] Speaking of summer instrumentals, “Sea Line” by Toshiki Kadomatsu

The sky is starting to feel high, and summer is about to end... If you want to listen to an instrumental song that makes you feel summer at the end of summer, Toshiki Kadomatsu "Sea Line". It's already 35 years old, but it's still a song that you can hear as BGM here and there.

[Music story in 3 minutes] About “good and bad music”

Let's think about the theme that everyone has thought about at least once, "the good and bad of music". What is good music and bad music? While there are many who say that music is all about likes and dislikes, it seems that some people are troubled by the inability to judge whether it is good or bad...

[Music Story in 3 Minutes] Who is Ado? What should I answer if I’m asked by the old men of the Showa era?

Ado made a major debut in 2020 with "Usseewa", which was a hot topic. And now in 2022, in the movie version "ONE PIECE FILM RED", he will appear in the form of singing the song in the movie that the character in the movie sings in place of the voice actor. The song in the play is monopolizing the top of the chart. I can't take my eyes off Ado's success.

[Music story in 3 minutes] Kenshi Yonezu “Kick Back” “Chainsaw Man” opening

In October 2022, Kenshi Yonezu's "Kick Back" ranked first in Billboard Japan for the first time. The song was used as the opening song for the anime "Chainsaw Man". I would like to introduce "Kick Back", a song by Kenshi Yonezu that will definitely sell if released, but it will definitely sell.

【3分で読む音楽話】米津玄師「Kick Back」『チェーンソーマン』オープニングって

2022年10月、ビルボード・ジャパン初登場で1位にランクインした米津玄師の「Kick Back」。アニメ『チェーンソーマン』のオープニング曲としての楽曲。リリースすれば間違いなく売れる米津玄師の楽曲ではあるが、間違いなく売れるだけのものであるこの「Kick Back」を紹介します。

[Music story in 3 minutes] Nirvana / “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

On Nirvana's hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their sophomore album Nevermind. Introducing Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, the band that pioneered the alternative rock and grunge movement.