At last Junior and I can find common ground again:
I wasn't kidding about Elastica, Bill. As derivative as they were, I
thought they were terrific. Truly
But you did sort of imply that they were a prefab, manager-created band,
Junior, which they weren't really.
I had a great music week
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 10-Apr-99 Re: Japanese
hipsterism by Amy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
and though
they did eventually write enough songs for a second album, it has yet to
see the light of day. In fact, references to the next Elastica record are
sort of a running joke
Quite possible; a Charles Osgood segment on Japanese bluegrass aired on
2/15, but no one on bgrass-l knowledgeable enough to identify the groups
involved seems to have been awake to catch it g.
Thanks for checking Jon...I did a little checking myself on the CBS Sunday
Morning site to see if they
"The aural equavalent of a wasanabe sp? nasal inhalant"?
Sounds like a band Greil Marcus would find terribly significant. At
least they aren't working-class southerners!!! g
--junior
Oh yeah, not to mention Cibo Matto and other fundamental acts of the
90s
Grumpy cause there's probably a tornado starting up outside my
building. We seem to be starting up early this year!!
--junior
Hey there,
Oh yeah, not to mention Cibo Matto and other fundamental acts of the
90s
Just for the record, Cibo Matto kick butt and I've never met a Japanese
Band I didnt like. And I know Cibo Matto are from NYC but you get my
point. Bring on The Boredoms, bring on the 5, 6, 7, 8's bring on
Just for the record, Cibo Matto kick butt and I've never met a Japanese
Band I didnt like. And I know Cibo Matto are from NYC but you get my
point. Bring on The Boredoms, bring on the 5, 6, 7, 8's bring on The
Zoobombs, bring on Shonen Knife.
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
How about Roudness, I mean Loudness?
Tom Smith
NW wrote:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
Whoa, let's not forget about the 80's Japanese metal band Loudness.
derek
Hip as they come Chris wrote:
Just for the record, Cibo Matto kick butt and I've never met a Japanese
Band I didnt like. And I know Cibo Matto are from NYC but you get my
point. Bring on The Boredoms, bring on the 5, 6, 7, 8's bring on The
Zoobombs, bring on Shonen Knife.
Oh come on, Shonen
NW wrote:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
Well, I'll tell you who the most popular Japanese artist in US history *should*
CK said...
bring on Shonen Knife.
I said:
Preach on!
morgan
Heh, it's good to agree with Dave on *some* things. I've listened
to Shonen Knife and seen a couple of these bands live (Cibo Matto
and Pizzicatto 5 or whatever their name was) and I'll tell you,
truly, I came away with my butt completely intact
Cibo Matto was "cute," I guess (the
Dave "not a fan of Shonen Knife" Purcell
Oh come on, Shonen Knife is miserable. I'm an open-minded sort
of fellow, but they're just friggin' terrible. I mean, if you like them as
kitsch, that's one thing, butyeesh.
Morgan "goading Dave on" Keating
Now Dave, where's your sense of fun? g
Neal Weiss writes:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in
US history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by
virtue of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
Well, Pink Lady actually had a bona-fide top 40 hit circa 1979 with
Guitar Wolf? I'm afraid I missed this act...but am interested... We played with this metal act once from Japan, but I can't remember the name to save my life... They came out right around the same time as Loudness give or take a year... They had the double kick, tremendously cool big hair,
On Thu, 8 Apr 1999 14:40:15 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by
virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
The only two names I can think
Marie's right, Guitar Wolf was actually really good. I forgot about
them...
--junior
And it seems to be that Shonen Knife has probably had more success in
the US than any other Japanese band. They had a bunch of
albums out here and some hipster cred for awhile, no?
--junior
Yeah, it would be safe to say they were the most successful Japanese act
stateside, or at least one
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be?
I don't know what things are like in the UK now, but I
remember percussionist Stomu Yamashita and that
composer who played the camp commandant in "Merry
Christmas Mr Lawrence" being far more popular
Seiji (sp? I think...) Ozawa is, I believe, a Japanese native. He
gets as much work in Europe and worldwide as he does in the US, in
fact, and qualifies as one of the most successful conductors of the
last 20 years or so Not necessarily for classical (see? I'm
fine with the term g)
Morgan:
Yeah, it would be safe to say they were the most successful Japanese act
stateside, or at least one of the most successful... They were definitely
in with the orthopedic shoe set for some time... g I remember they had
these really cool buttons... Very "Powerpuff Girls"...
At 2:40 PM -0400 4/8/99, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
What about Yoko Ono?
Ross Whitwam
Morgan Keating writes:
We played with this metal act once from Japan, but I can't remember the
name to save my life... They came out right around the same time as
Loudness give or take a year...
Vow Wow or E-Z-O? They were the other two big Japanese metal bands
around that time who
M Shonen Knife is miserable. The Japanese equivalent of The Shaggs?
Iceman
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 8-Apr-99 Re: Japanese
hipsterism by Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What about Yoko Ono?
Or Ryuichi Sakamoto Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Carl Z.
What about Yoko Ono?
Ross Whitwam[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Molecular Pharmacology Therapeutics Program
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NYC
Very true...
Morgan
Actually the look was fine, I kinda dug it. Always wished the
Muffs dressed more like that! The music, alas, was the issue with me
g.
as it should be... g
morgan
Vow Wow or E-Z-O? They were the other two big Japanese metal bands
around that time who had contracts in the US.
--Jon Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wollaston, Massachusetts
YES!!! E-Z-O!
Now Iceman, come on "My Pal Foote Foote"? A "gem" by any standard...
*wink wink nudge nudge*
Morgan
At 12:32 PM 4/8/99 -0700, you wrote:
M Shonen Knife is miserable. The Japanese equivalent of The Shaggs?
Iceman
The most unpopular artist, but certainly the most famous, would have to be Yoko Ono.
There's a good list of famous Japanese at this URL:
http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/famous/nns.html
np: Sukiyaki
Never heard of Petty Booka? Good?
At 03:57 PM 4/8/99 -0400, you wrote:
Petty Booka!
-Original Message-
From: Carl Abraham Zimring [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, April 08, 1999 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: Japanese hipsterism
Excerpts from
morgan:Guitar Wolf? I'm afraid I missed this act...but am
interested... Weplayed with this metal act once from Japan, but I
can't remember the nameto save my life... They came out right
around the same time as Loudnessgive or take a year... They had
the double kick, tremendously cool
I'd have to go with Ross and Yoko Ono as most popular, but I'll tell you
what, Shoji Tabuchi has got to be right up there in the top 5.
The Japanese bluegrass band that makes a brief appearance in High Lonesome
was Train 45; they did two tours of the US before breaking up. I believe
their
Guitar Wolf are a garage punk trio. They wear all leather and have cool DAs. It's evident that these guys listened to the Ramones - a lot. They also have really bad attitudes. They won me over immediately. g> I saw them open up for the Cramps in late '97. Haven't heard much from them
There's also a family bluegrass band fronted by a
couple or three sisters that's toured here once or twice, and showcased at
the IBMA's trade show a couple of years ago.
I believe this may be the same family that they did a segment about on CBS
Sunday Morning, say about 3 or 4 months ago? They
Good lord! That's the *last* time I mention any Japanese bands on this
list.g--don
that'll learn ya'. g
morgan
At 01:17 PM 4/8/99 -0700, you wrote:
Good lord! That's the *last* time I mention any Japanese bands on this
list.g--don
Hey there,
Neal, closer to Japan than I am...
Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US
history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by
virtue
of being on a major label, might win this pony race.
Well, Pink Lady did have their own TV show in
Hey there,
Dave...
Oh come on, Shonen Knife is miserable. I'm an open-minded sort of
fellow, but they're just friggin' terrible. I mean, if you like them as
kitsch, that's one thing, butyeesh.
Junior...
Heh, it's good to agree with Dave on *some* things. I've listened to
Shonen Knife and
There's also a family bluegrass band fronted by a
couple or three sisters that's toured here once or twice, and
showcased at
the IBMA's trade show a couple of years ago.
I believe this may be the same family that they did a segment about on CBS
Sunday Morning, say about 3 or 4 months
Gnip Gnop Knaus:
Oh come one, Shonen Knife aren't stellar players, especially on
their early stuff, but The Shaggs couldn't find down beat with a
map. Shonen Knife play HAPPY FUN music and are damn endearing. And
they have some FANTASIC pop songs, even if they stumble every once
in a while
Years ago, there was a band I played on my
college radio show (Humpe Humpe?) that had a
GREAT song called "Yama-ha", with a
chorus like -
"Yamaha, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Suzuki, Sony,
Minolta, Kawasaki, Sanyo, Casio, Toshiba"
Very catchy, for just parading brandnames.
Chris
"Red Car Go Fast
Buford said:
I work with a couple of Japanese gals who are just as cute and
botch the English language just as badly. I think I'll round them up,
pull a Malcolm McLaren, and get them to sing my new hit songs
"My Dog Like Vanilla Ice Cream" and "Red Car Go Fast Ha! Ha!
Ha!"
No, you're
Junior quips:
Buford said:
I work with a couple of Japanese gals who are just as cute and
botch the English language just as badly. I think I'll round them up,
pull a Malcolm McLaren, and get them to sing my new hit songs
"My Dog Like Vanilla Ice Cream" and "Red Car Go Fast Ha! Ha!
I wasn't kidding about Elastica, Bill. As derivative as they were, I
thought they were terrific. Truly
I had a great music week in 96, or whenever it was they toured, when
I saw them on a Thursday night in the Union ballroom here at the
University of Kansas, then two nights later in
Ph. Barnard wrote:
I wasn't kidding about Elastica, Bill. As derivative as they were, I
thought they were terrific. Truly
Oops.
I had a great music week in 96, or whenever it was they toured, when
I saw them on a Thursday night in the Union ballroom here at the
University of
On Thu, 08 Apr 1999 14:40:48 +, Ph. Barnard wrote:
Seiji (sp? I think...) Ozawa is, I believe, a Japanese native. He
gets as much work in Europe and worldwide as he does in the US, in
fact, and qualifies as one of the most successful conductors of the
last 20 years or so Not
Yes, Bill: the Metropole. That was the name of the club in Pittsburgh
where I saw Justine and her pals g. They were something, no doubt about
it. If they ever get back out on tour, I'll certainly be there
--junior
49 matches
Mail list logo
