Strangely I am pretty happy with my Age of 57 :) You know wiser , calmer and everytingh seems more laid back , what I enjoy :) Life was stressful enough for serveral Reincarnations :)
Remi Remi Remi! 60's/70's Psychedelic Rock THAT's Glim Spanky They are currently a 2 piece that use studio musicians to round out the band they use a Drummer,Bassist and Keyboard/Backing Vocalist. edit: some of my favs are "Circle of Time", "Jidai No Hero", "Midnight Circus, "Wild Side Wo Ike" and "Night Land dot".
Yeah some Spanky. It's just the two of them - they use pretty much the same musicians for the drums, bass, keyboards. Remi has a special, special voice and Hiroki plays the guitar with feels. It reminds me of late 60's, early 70s psychedelic rock with a modern twist. If you wanted to see the whole ensemble live - you will like Circle of Time - ruclips.net/video/ogEa9Z3V1lE/видео.html Love your Band Maid reactions aswell
It’s common in the Japanese music industry to have a core creative unit with hired studio/tour musicians (Yoasobi, Yorushika etc.) My favorite Glim Spanky song is “I Don’t Need Signal”…similar feel to this song but but with a pumping horn section. And, I will also recommend venturing into some Sheena Ringo. Stylistically (and vocally) she is hard to pin down…going from grunge to jazz to mid-century pop and beyond. Plus, Sheena was a musical inspiration for a young Kobato Miku…
Glim Spanky are Remi Matsuo on Vocals/Rythm Guitar and Hiroki Kamemoto on Lead Guitar. All other instruments are played by support members. It's like this band formed 40years too late lol but they are absolutely fantastic I put them in my personal top 5 😁I wish I'll be able to see them live during my next trip in Japan this August/September.
Glim is one of the best out there. Remi has a special voice. She is Janis Joplin but also if Janis could also sing cleaner as well. They actually have a Janis cover as well. This is one if only their punky-vibe songs. Most of their music is closer to a more classic rock.
I'm sure Remi must gargle with whisky & gravel every morning, to keep her voice like that. There are some great live recordings on their channel. And of course the brilliant cover of Joplin's 'Move Over'
I've often described Glim Spanky as if you had the Lenny Kravitz band fronted by a Japanese Janis Joplin/Carole King blend who also plays a solid rhythm guitar. It's kinda reductive as on the albums they have a wider range of influences & sounds; but they often choose to do things in a knowingly late 60s/early 70s retro fashion out of choice, whilst at the same time not abandoning more modern production techniques.
As others have said they mainly utilise support members from a small pool of the same musicians, to have a degree of consistency without making anyone else permanent. In Japan there's far less stigma with being a 'support musician' and you also get a fair few folk from mid level bands that also do this to supplement their income.
Oh yes, the great Remi Matsuo. It's worth listening to it live, believe me. On their official channel you can find several live performances. They really are a tight band. Great suggestion!
Glim Spanky are one of the best groups that play old-fashioned blues rock today. I saw in an interview where they said their influence was The Beatles, which you will see in many of their songs. They have been together since high school, which I believe was around 2006 and they've been around for quite a long time. Remi has a voice that is undefinable and extremely distinctive. There is definitely Janis Joplin style grit, but at other times I hear Grace Slick and Susanna Hoffs also. I guess you could put Amy Winehouse in there also. It's basically Remi and Hiroki, though they now have a steady drummer working with them. They use session musicians and keep pretty much to the same ones. If you want to get an idea, check out their song "Circle of Time" from their 2020 RUclips live streamed concert, it is just fire and they have a four piece string section with two violins, a viola and a cello. They always use the same keyboardist who also sings harmony with Remi and does a good job. Hiroki also chimes in on the chorus. If you want to get a sense of the variety, check out "Odd Dancer" (a very Beatles-ish song), "Lonely Boogie", "Breaking Down Blues", Remi's cover of "Move Over" by Janis, "Story No Sakini", Singin' Now" and one that will have you thinking they are a country and western group with a music video named "By Myself Again". There is also a TON of live performances that are just fantastic on YT, they have a pretty large catalogue. I went on their official channel and asked about a US Tour and they said something is in the works for late 2024 or early 2025. I'd travel to wherever I had to go to see them. And don't feel bad about referring to older styles of music, I'm old (77) and they definitely have a late 60's- early 70's psychadelic vibe as well as straight classic blues rock. They are similar to early Blood, Sweat and Tears when Al Kooper was still with the group. They also have a sound like the 1960's British blues rockers. They are just an all-around stellar group.
Remi and Hiroki are magic together. They had their major label debut in 2014 but have been playing together as a duo since 2010. The band was founded in 2007. Influences include the White Stripes, The Beatles, and Zeppelin. Remi struggled with singing in primary school and junior high, but after noticing that John Lennon's voice had a rough quality to it in songs such as "Help!", she realized that her voice would suit rock music well. She actually does not like the Joplin reference ... but as you can hear, it is inevitable. They have not had a bass player since high school. They typically hire studio musicians to fill in and can be seen here on YT in several live performances .... but the band is just Remi and Hiroki.
About the band name, I heard it was vocalist Remi Matsuo that came up with it. Said something about reading in a book something about a "Goblins Glim". The Spanky is for their music style.
Remi has more grit in her voice than when they started. The band formed in 2007 in high school with drums and bass. Through different iterations over time Glim Spanky became just 2 people. Her voice is perfect for their cover of Janis Joplin’s, “Move Over.” She even picked up some subtleties Janis had. “Circle of Time,” live in a semi-formal setting, with violins, is a real treat for the ears.
One of my all time favorite band from Japan. The rooftop live mini concert 2018 " Glim Spanky at the wild flowers" made me a lifetime supporter. Thank you for your sincere reaction.
Glim Spanky is absolutely awesome stoner rock. Remi's voice is incredible, and Hiroki style is just ... **chef kiss**. If you want to hear them in a completely different setting, check "by myself again" ( ruclips.net/video/_xHZndQ1fVY/видео.html ) ... that's some of the best country you can find, thanks again to Remi's expressive vocals
YES!! This is one of my favorite Japanese bands! They have a couple amazing live video too. I hope you check out more. The other great band I want you to check out is Sokoninaru. I think you're head will explode!
They apparently started out as a 4-piece originally (I believe in school in 2007), but the 2 other members left after a couple of years (in 2010) before they even recorded anything. Their first release is from 2013 from what I can see. They are using guest/studio musicians both on their albums and live. The live musicians tend to be the same people from what I know, but on their albums they have used a couple of different bassists and drummers, even switching drummers and bassists depending on the tracks on some of the albums. The male guitar player (Hiroki) also plays bass and programs drums on some songs. Writing is mostly done by Hiroki, but Remi (the vocalist) also wrote some songs and sometimes plays guitar as well (like on this track). Their 2 newest albums are a bit more modern/electronic sounding (mainly the production) and are a bit less my thing. But they are still worth checking out, it's still very much their own sound overall. Most of their music before that has this '70's rock or blues vibe which I like a lot.
Spanky is definitely retro late sixties - early seventies rock. A big dose of late sixties west coast rock - folk rock & British rock from same period. Factor in a Japanese version of 90s west coast alternative. A good introduction is Deezer Session (live) ruclips.net/video/WbBcLSDn4T8/видео.html three songs on the clip: The Wall - The Trip - I Stand Alone
The first time I heard Remi's voice, I was like "I'm IN!" Crazy that she was worried about her timbre initially but SO awesome that she just went for it. I really need to pay more attention to Hiroki's guitar, it's really good. And they have that mastery of arrangement but still experimenting.
Great reaction and analysis. For me she sounds more like Sheena Ringo, an extremely influential singer, composer, guitarist, performer (she's the artist that made Miku decide to be a singer) and probably ADO (Ado covers her song "Crime and Punishment"). I'd also say a little like Amy (but Sheena released her first song about 5 years before Amy, so probably not any crossover).
GLIM SPANKY’s music is called, “Vintage Rock.” (Just shoot me.) The title is IKARI WO KUREYO (Gimme Rage). Here it’s performed live as a six-piece**- ruclips.net/video/noLvfB9Vo_w/видео.htmlsi=AxycfKzDRz97ZiNe In high school, Remi was playing guitar and writing songs. Experience teenage REMI’s raw power as she laments a life of suffering in this solo performance at Goose House - ruclips.net/video/XXCzJK3-iZY/видео.htmlsi=uXTsdjaUJhiKpEYl REMI recruited school mate HIROKI to form a band. I love the young duo’s acoustic version of WILD SIDE WO IKE (Go to the Wild Side) - ruclips.net/video/YbXKaNLR_qk/видео.html GLIM SPANKY recorded a cover of Janis’s “Move Over” for a Nissan commercial, which they later released as a music video - ruclips.net/video/KStAxfknmOM/видео.html **GLIM SPANKY are also a six-piece (and even a ten-piece!) band. At the opening, REMI explains that this song is in the latest One Piece anime feature, One Piece Gold.
WOW a "Glim Spanky" song that's not blocked!!!! Remi has a wonderfully gritty voice/range. Stay with this band they're great. They do a Janis Joplin cover "Move Over" ruclips.net/video/KStAxfknmOM/видео.html that is entirely in English, they also do a Carol King "I Feel the Earth Move" that is killer. ruclips.net/video/OCcFOSKDqSQ/видео.html They are really into the psychedelia 70's as you can see from a lot of their clothes. The song that I first listened to by Glim Spanky was Breaking Down Blues" ruclips.net/video/0g9O1m1KyCw/видео.html a studio sessions recording. They are also regulars to Budokan Music Festival. Enjoy!!! They do block some unfortunately. You're gonna really like this band.
Yes, they have a late '60's/early '70's sound. Remi does blue notes perfectly and plays a Rickenbacker 330 for the win! Hiroki has the overdriven "buzz" with a wah, and that little bit of phasing just before the last chorus is so tasty. So has anybody mentioned "Ningen Isu" yet? The Human Chair?
X Japan Endless Rain from "The Last Live" HD ruclips.net/video/7rwJIeN1M7o/видео.html X Japan "Kurenai" from The Last Live (HD) ruclips.net/video/8ArAnXLbFck/видео.html NINGEN ISU / Heartless Scat（人間椅子 / 無情のスキャット） ruclips.net/video/CbI79e5iZKs/видео.html The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu (Official Music Video) ruclips.net/video/v4xZUr0BEfE/видео.html miki matsubara-stay With Me ruclips.net/video/moR4uw-NWLY/видео.html
They have said they are going for a late 60s or early 70s rock sound (reflected in their clothing as well). In my mind, that means Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, or Fleetwood Mac. They are not exactly like any of those but fall somewhere in that vein. I would love to hear them do some Fleetwood Mac covers. Remi could totally nail the Stevie Nicks vocals. They have some regular session musicians who perform with them in live shows. In their live videos, you will normally see the same bassist, keyboardist, a couple of different drummers, and occasionally another guitarist, cellist, and/or violinists. The band officially consists of only the two you see in this video. Mayu (Nemophila) is another singer with some rasp in her voice. Not quite as much as Remi until Mayu goes into her metalcore screams/growls.
I love that you are featuring Glim Spanky--not enough people know about them. They were formed in 2007 as a quartet. The only constants since then have been Remi Matsuo (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Hiroki Kamemoto (lead guitar, multi-instrumentalist). A rotating cast of musicians have filled out the other positions in the band. Remi writes and composes most of their music. Where hard rock bands like Band-Maid are aggressively experimental, Glim Spanky are unabashedly a roots-rock band. They channel influences from blues, folk-rock, early hard rock and Southern rock. They are a perfect band for anyone who pines for those sounds. They have clearly studied the great bands of the 60s and 70s to gain inspiration. Their songs variously hint at Jefferson Airplane, the original Fleetwood Mac, Cream, Joan Jett, and the Allman Brothers, among others. It’s all done with a modern edge to the instrumentals and Remi’s unique, raspy voice. Listening to them can feel like being drug right back into 60’s and 70’s Americana. “Breaking Down Blues” The Blues were invented in America, and then abandoned. John Mayer, Gary Clarke and Kingfish Ingram are among the few who are trying to keep the Blues alive here. So this clip just about knocked me over. Remi sounds like a blues singer you’re sure you’ve heard before, but can’t quite place. The guitar tone is pure throwback, dirty and distorted, but his solo is decidedly modern, which is the main giveaway that this is recent. ruclips.net/video/0g9O1m1KyCw/видео.html 美しい棘 (Utsukushii Ibara) ("Beautiful Thorns") The first time I heard this, I imagined someone had found a previously unknown tape from around 1970. Imagine old Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era) and the Allman Brothers doing a song together, with a mysterious, raspy-voiced female singer. This is what it would sound like. ruclips.net/video/aoHztp815sw/видео.html
The Glim! LOVE this band! If I could pick any band to see live that I haven't already seen, this is the one. Awesome. Hope you check out more! Thanks NittPicc! 🕊🕊
Damn, I like this! This is the other reason I love reaction channels: they can be a great way to discover new music. Thanks, NittPicc, and double thanks to whoever recommended them!
So cool to see a new reactor going deeper into the Japanese scene. Just an amazing voice. She doesn't seem to use this much anymore. Good for her health, I'm sure she doesn't want to end up like Axl Rose. I'm sure you've got more than enough Patreon suggestions so I won't bother putting any more here, but I'm looking forward to seeing how far down the rabbit hole you go. Happy listening!
Great track, great band. Very much a throwback to American rock from the '70s, so it'll be in a lot of people's comfort zones. 🙂 Japanese female vocalists tend to be clear and precise, but there are quite a few known for having lots of character in their voices. I'm sure the one who will be mentioned the most is Sheena Ringo, but the one I'll bring to your attention is a relative newcomer, AiNA THE END (アイナ・ジ・エンド). Formerly one of the six vocalists in alt-idol group BiSH, she also has a successful solo career. Two very varied albums plus a third under the name Kyrie, (a film character that saw her pick up the best new actor award in Japan a few weeks back) she has also performed guest vocals with the likes of HOTEI, MONDO GROSSO and Genie High. A track like 誰誰誰 is a nice short sharp introduction to her work, but you could easily pick something like 帆, ペチカの夜 or 虹, or even ZOKINGDOG, and they will all show something very different. A very versatile writer and performer.
So pleased you took our advice and listened to Glim Spanky, they deserve far greater recognition than they have currently. Would be great if you would react to my suggestion of their song Hero of the Times, too. I love the maids but Remi stole my heart !
Remi has such a great voice. Hiromi has great feel on the guitar. Check out Circle of Time live. They bring in string section. Violins chello. So very good. Love your channel. 😊
Sorry to be off topic. I was watching another reviewer who does a lot of Band Maid, and had the wild idea of a collab review of the two of you. I said you two would not be able to get past the first minute of a song. He has given the green light on his part. His channel is Markabusi Reactions. I suggested calling the episode " Beauty and the Beast "!
LOVE these guys. Great throwback sound without feeling like they're just aping the past. There are now seven albums worth of material to dig into, and they're all worth exploring. A couple of further recommendations that I don't think get mentioned enough would be Next One: ruclips.net/video/YZ3LBpiAqoU/видео.html and 吹き抜く風のように [Fukinuku Kaze no Youni], which has a more chilled feel, a great one take video, and might be my favourite track of theirs overall. ruclips.net/video/lu44tUj8vWY/видео.html If you're still looking for Japanese bands, can I also suggest Gordon, who are great and aren't covered enough in the reaction scene. Try Bathroom: ruclips.net/video/a0e88AyxIpw/видео.html or their latest single Loser: ruclips.net/video/eji2udbuGyc/видео.html
One of the most emotional/unhinged Vocal Performances I heard in My Life is this one : Ado Unravel Live : ruclips.net/video/khplMpm4ctc/видео.html If you don´t feel it , it is Time to consult a Doctor.
Sound punk to me Kinda B-52? This is my first time hearing this band. Maybe Surf Punk if such a thing exists. Most of the guitars have distortion, but at the 2:00 min mark, the guitar has Fuzz on the lead guitar part which sounds pretty good it is also used at several other points in the song. Distortion and Fuzz can sound similar, but Fuzz has the sound of bees in a box sound which is unique to Fuzz pedals.
If you could stay at a certain age permanently, what age would it be?
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Strangely I am pretty happy with my Age of 57 :) You know wiser , calmer and everytingh seems more laid back , what I enjoy :) Life was stressful enough for serveral Reincarnations :)
If I could keep my hard earned wisdom I'd say 25. If not, probably 50. Not joking 😄
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Remi Remi Remi! 60's/70's Psychedelic Rock THAT's Glim Spanky They are currently a 2 piece that use studio musicians to round out the band they use a Drummer,Bassist and Keyboard/Backing Vocalist. edit: some of my favs are "Circle of Time", "Jidai No Hero", "Midnight Circus, "Wild Side Wo Ike" and "Night Land dot".
She actually covers the song "Move Over" from Janis Joplin in English. She has a very distinct voice.
Yeah some Spanky. It's just the two of them - they use pretty much the same musicians for the drums, bass, keyboards.
Remi has a special, special voice and Hiroki plays the guitar with feels. It reminds me of late 60's, early 70s psychedelic rock with a modern twist. If you wanted to see the whole ensemble live - you will like Circle of Time - ruclips.net/video/ogEa9Z3V1lE/видео.html
Love your Band Maid reactions aswell
It’s common in the Japanese music industry to have a core creative unit with hired studio/tour musicians (Yoasobi, Yorushika etc.)
My favorite Glim Spanky song is “I Don’t Need Signal”…similar feel to this song but but with a pumping horn section.
And, I will also recommend venturing into some Sheena Ringo. Stylistically (and vocally) she is hard to pin down…going from grunge to jazz to mid-century pop and beyond. Plus, Sheena was a musical inspiration for a young Kobato Miku…
To me Remi's voice is more of a blend of Janis and Stevie Nicks, she is a goddess.😍
Glim Spanky are Remi Matsuo on Vocals/Rythm Guitar and Hiroki Kamemoto on Lead Guitar. All other instruments are played by support members. It's like this band formed 40years too late lol but they are absolutely fantastic I put them in my personal top 5 😁I wish I'll be able to see them live during my next trip in Japan this August/September.
Remi's my favourite Japanese female vocalist. Please try "Breaking down blues", official RUclips live version.
Glim Spanky has done a cover of Janis Joplins - Move Over about 9 years ago
Yeah. Well worth a look NittPicc..
Glim is one of the best out there. Remi has a special voice. She is Janis Joplin but also if Janis could also sing cleaner as well. They actually have a Janis cover as well. This is one if only their punky-vibe songs. Most of their music is closer to a more classic rock.
I'm sure Remi must gargle with whisky & gravel every morning, to keep her voice like that.
There are some great live recordings on their channel.
And of course the brilliant cover of Joplin's 'Move Over'
I've often described Glim Spanky as if you had the Lenny Kravitz band fronted by a Japanese Janis Joplin/Carole King blend who also plays a solid rhythm guitar. It's kinda reductive as on the albums they have a wider range of influences & sounds; but they often choose to do things in a knowingly late 60s/early 70s retro fashion out of choice, whilst at the same time not abandoning more modern production techniques.
As others have said they mainly utilise support members from a small pool of the same musicians, to have a degree of consistency without making anyone else permanent. In Japan there's far less stigma with being a 'support musician' and you also get a fair few folk from mid level bands that also do this to supplement their income.
Glim Spanky has a Great vibe about them. Remi's Vocals are Raw and Soulfull not unlike Janis Joplin crossed with Carol King.
Love Glim Spanky. In this age of computer manipulation of voices it is awesome to hear a voice that is unique.
Oh yes, the great Remi Matsuo. It's worth listening to it live, believe me. On their official channel you can find several live performances. They really are a tight band. Great suggestion!
You just found one of my other favorite Japanese bands. Her voice is unbelievable and his guitar playing is so tasty
Remi can sing clean or put that grit on anytime she wants. Their sound is definitely 60s, 70s, and 80s, inspired !
😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Glim Spanky are one of the best groups that play old-fashioned blues rock today. I saw in an interview where they said their influence was The Beatles, which you will see in many of their songs. They have been together since high school, which I believe was around 2006 and they've been around for quite a long time. Remi has a voice that is undefinable and extremely distinctive. There is definitely Janis Joplin style grit, but at other times I hear Grace Slick and Susanna Hoffs also. I guess you could put Amy Winehouse in there also.
It's basically Remi and Hiroki, though they now have a steady drummer working with them. They use session musicians and keep pretty much to the same ones. If you want to get an idea, check out their song "Circle of Time" from their 2020 RUclips live streamed concert, it is just fire and they have a four piece string section with two violins, a viola and a cello. They always use the same keyboardist who also sings harmony with Remi and does a good job. Hiroki also chimes in on the chorus. If you want to get a sense of the variety, check out "Odd Dancer" (a very Beatles-ish song), "Lonely Boogie", "Breaking Down Blues", Remi's cover of "Move Over" by Janis, "Story No Sakini", Singin' Now" and one that will have you thinking they are a country and western group with a music video named "By Myself Again".
There is also a TON of live performances that are just fantastic on YT, they have a pretty large catalogue. I went on their official channel and asked about a US Tour and they said something is in the works for late 2024 or early 2025. I'd travel to wherever I had to go to see them. And don't feel bad about referring to older styles of music, I'm old (77) and they definitely have a late 60's- early 70's psychadelic vibe as well as straight classic blues rock. They are similar to early Blood, Sweat and Tears when Al Kooper was still with the group. They also have a sound like the 1960's British blues rockers. They are just an all-around stellar group.
Remi and Hiroki are magic together. They had their major label debut in 2014 but have been playing together as a duo since 2010. The band was founded in 2007. Influences include the White Stripes, The Beatles, and Zeppelin. Remi struggled with singing in primary school and junior high, but after noticing that John Lennon's voice had a rough quality to it in songs such as "Help!", she realized that her voice would suit rock music well. She actually does not like the Joplin reference ... but as you can hear, it is inevitable. They have not had a bass player since high school. They typically hire studio musicians to fill in and can be seen here on YT in several live performances .... but the band is just Remi and Hiroki.
Nice summary write-up Panic. Remi's voice is amazing. You know what else is amazing? They have cake in this video 🎂🤘
@@xagorvangard and donuts ... mmm ... donuts :p .
more janis than amy but i love it
Ooooh, do the swim, NittPicc !!
About the band name, I heard it was vocalist Remi Matsuo that came up with it. Said something about reading in a book something about a "Goblins Glim". The Spanky is for their music style.
Her voice is incredible.
Remi Matsuo's voice is fantastic. Immediately fell for this band the moment I first heard them. Really happy to see you react to them!
Glim Spanky just dropped a banger; Fighter
Remi has more grit in her voice than when they started. The band formed in 2007 in high school with drums and bass. Through different iterations over time Glim Spanky became just 2 people. Her voice is perfect for their cover of Janis Joplin’s, “Move Over.” She even picked up some subtleties Janis had.
“Circle of Time,” live in a semi-formal setting, with violins, is a real treat for the ears.
Here is their cover of Joplins Move Over. ruclips.net/video/KStAxfknmOM/видео.html
She kinda reminds me of Sheena Ringo. Westernly, reminds me of Joan Jett but cleaner cleans. Hint of Carole King.
One of my all time favorite band from Japan. The rooftop live mini concert 2018 " Glim Spanky at the wild flowers" made me a lifetime supporter. Thank you for your sincere reaction.
Their usual support members are:
Ohki Kurihara (栗原大) - bass
Toshiaki "J.J." Takenami (武並J.J.俊明) - drums
Shuntaro Kado (かどしゅんたろう) - drums
Yoko Fukuda (福田洋子) - drums
Yota Nakagome (中込陽大) - keyboards, backing vocals
Yusuke Kurita (栗田祐輔) - keyboards, backing vocals
Kazuya Takenouchi (竹之内一彌) - guitar
Former members:
Kazuya Ozawa (尾澤和也) - bass (2007-2010)
Taku Mishima (三島拓) - drums (2007-2010)
I really liked her voice
Glim Spanky is absolutely awesome stoner rock. Remi's voice is incredible, and Hiroki style is just ... **chef kiss**. If you want to hear them in a completely different setting, check "by myself again" ( ruclips.net/video/_xHZndQ1fVY/видео.html ) ... that's some of the best country you can find, thanks again to Remi's expressive vocals
YES!! This is one of my favorite Japanese bands! They have a couple amazing live video too. I hope you check out more. The other great band I want you to check out is Sokoninaru. I think you're head will explode!
Remi, the Japanese Janis Joplin, (I was around in the Sixties) Hiroki leans heavily into Jimmy Page, in a good way. Glim Spanky is like coming home
They apparently started out as a 4-piece originally (I believe in school in 2007), but the 2 other members left after a couple of years (in 2010) before they even recorded anything. Their first release is from 2013 from what I can see. They are using guest/studio musicians both on their albums and live. The live musicians tend to be the same people from what I know, but on their albums they have used a couple of different bassists and drummers, even switching drummers and bassists depending on the tracks on some of the albums. The male guitar player (Hiroki) also plays bass and programs drums on some songs. Writing is mostly done by Hiroki, but Remi (the vocalist) also wrote some songs and sometimes plays guitar as well (like on this track).
Their 2 newest albums are a bit more modern/electronic sounding (mainly the production) and are a bit less my thing. But they are still worth checking out, it's still very much their own sound overall. Most of their music before that has this '70's rock or blues vibe which I like a lot.
Love her voice
Spanky is definitely retro late sixties - early seventies rock. A big dose of late sixties west coast rock - folk rock & British rock from same period. Factor in a Japanese version of 90s west coast alternative.
A good introduction is Deezer Session (live) ruclips.net/video/WbBcLSDn4T8/видео.html
three songs on the clip: The Wall - The Trip - I Stand Alone
cool to se you r looking at another band i love ;)
The first time I heard Remi's voice, I was like "I'm IN!" Crazy that she was worried about her timbre initially but SO awesome that she just went for it. I really need to pay more attention to Hiroki's guitar, it's really good. And they have that mastery of arrangement but still experimenting.
The English-singing vocalists that Matsuo most reminds me of are Stevie Nicks, Kim Carnes, and Melissa Etheridge.
Great reaction and analysis. For me she sounds more like Sheena Ringo, an extremely influential singer, composer, guitarist, performer (she's the artist that made Miku decide to be a singer) and probably ADO (Ado covers her song "Crime and Punishment"). I'd also say a little like Amy (but Sheena released her first song about 5 years before Amy, so probably not any crossover).
GLIM SPANKY’s music is called, “Vintage Rock.” (Just shoot me.) The title is IKARI WO KUREYO (Gimme Rage). Here it’s performed live as a six-piece**- ruclips.net/video/noLvfB9Vo_w/видео.htmlsi=AxycfKzDRz97ZiNe
In high school, Remi was playing guitar and writing songs. Experience teenage REMI’s raw power as she laments a life of suffering in this solo performance at Goose House - ruclips.net/video/XXCzJK3-iZY/видео.htmlsi=uXTsdjaUJhiKpEYl
REMI recruited school mate HIROKI to form a band. I love the young duo’s acoustic version of WILD SIDE WO IKE (Go to the Wild Side) - ruclips.net/video/YbXKaNLR_qk/видео.html
GLIM SPANKY recorded a cover of Janis’s “Move Over” for a Nissan commercial, which they later released as a music video - ruclips.net/video/KStAxfknmOM/видео.html
**GLIM SPANKY are also a six-piece (and even a ten-piece!) band. At the opening, REMI explains that this song is in the latest One Piece anime feature, One Piece Gold.
And you're dead right on the 70s sound. SO good 😎✌️☮️
Love them. Great band
WOW a "Glim Spanky" song that's not blocked!!!! Remi has a wonderfully gritty voice/range. Stay with this band they're great.
They do a Janis Joplin cover "Move Over" ruclips.net/video/KStAxfknmOM/видео.html that is entirely in English, they also do a Carol King "I Feel the Earth Move" that is killer. ruclips.net/video/OCcFOSKDqSQ/видео.html
They are really into the psychedelia 70's as you can see from a lot of their clothes. The song that I first listened to by Glim Spanky was Breaking Down Blues" ruclips.net/video/0g9O1m1KyCw/видео.html a studio sessions recording. They are also regulars to Budokan Music Festival. Enjoy!!! They do block some unfortunately. You're gonna really like this band.
Yes, they have a late '60's/early '70's sound. Remi does blue notes perfectly and plays a Rickenbacker 330 for the win! Hiroki has the overdriven "buzz" with a wah, and that little bit of phasing just before the last chorus is so tasty.
So has anybody mentioned "Ningen Isu" yet? The Human Chair?
X Japan Endless Rain from "The Last Live" HD
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X Japan "Kurenai" from The Last Live (HD)
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NINGEN ISU / Heartless Scat（人間椅子 / 無情のスキャット）
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The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu (Official Music Video)
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miki matsubara-stay With Me
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The sound “cycle of time” Remi sing as a poet
They have said they are going for a late 60s or early 70s rock sound (reflected in their clothing as well). In my mind, that means Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, or Fleetwood Mac. They are not exactly like any of those but fall somewhere in that vein. I would love to hear them do some Fleetwood Mac covers. Remi could totally nail the Stevie Nicks vocals.
They have some regular session musicians who perform with them in live shows. In their live videos, you will normally see the same bassist, keyboardist, a couple of different drummers, and occasionally another guitarist, cellist, and/or violinists. The band officially consists of only the two you see in this video.
Mayu (Nemophila) is another singer with some rasp in her voice. Not quite as much as Remi until Mayu goes into her metalcore screams/growls.
I love that you are featuring Glim Spanky--not enough people know about them.
They were formed in 2007 as a quartet. The only constants since then have been Remi Matsuo (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Hiroki Kamemoto (lead guitar, multi-instrumentalist). A rotating cast of musicians have filled out the other positions in the band. Remi writes and composes most of their music.
Where hard rock bands like Band-Maid are aggressively experimental, Glim Spanky are unabashedly a roots-rock band. They channel influences from blues, folk-rock, early hard rock and Southern rock. They are a perfect band for anyone who pines for those sounds.
They have clearly studied the great bands of the 60s and 70s to gain inspiration. Their songs variously hint at Jefferson Airplane, the original Fleetwood Mac, Cream, Joan Jett, and the Allman Brothers, among others. It’s all done with a modern edge to the instrumentals and Remi’s unique, raspy voice. Listening to them can feel like being drug right back into 60’s and 70’s Americana.
“Breaking Down Blues”
The Blues were invented in America, and then abandoned. John Mayer, Gary Clarke and Kingfish Ingram are among the few who are trying to keep the Blues alive here. So this clip just about knocked me over. Remi sounds like a blues singer you’re sure you’ve heard before, but can’t quite place. The guitar tone is pure throwback, dirty and distorted, but his solo is decidedly modern, which is the main giveaway that this is recent.
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美しい棘 (Utsukushii Ibara) ("Beautiful Thorns")
The first time I heard this, I imagined someone had found a previously unknown tape from around 1970. Imagine old Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era) and the Allman Brothers doing a song together, with a mysterious, raspy-voiced female singer. This is what it would sound like.
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The Glim! LOVE this band! If I could pick any band to see live that I haven't already seen, this is the one. Awesome. Hope you check out more! Thanks NittPicc! 🕊🕊
Damn, I like this! This is the other reason I love reaction channels: they can be a great way to discover new music. Thanks, NittPicc, and double thanks to whoever recommended them!
So cool to see a new reactor going deeper into the Japanese scene.
Just an amazing voice. She doesn't seem to use this much anymore. Good for her health, I'm sure she doesn't want to end up like Axl Rose.
I'm sure you've got more than enough Patreon suggestions so I won't bother putting any more here, but I'm looking forward to seeing how far down the rabbit hole you go.
Happy listening!
Great track, great band. Very much a throwback to American rock from the '70s, so it'll be in a lot of people's comfort zones. 🙂
Japanese female vocalists tend to be clear and precise, but there are quite a few known for having lots of character in their voices. I'm sure the one who will be mentioned the most is Sheena Ringo, but the one I'll bring to your attention is a relative newcomer, AiNA THE END (アイナ・ジ・エンド). Formerly one of the six vocalists in alt-idol group BiSH, she also has a successful solo career. Two very varied albums plus a third under the name Kyrie, (a film character that saw her pick up the best new actor award in Japan a few weeks back) she has also performed guest vocals with the likes of HOTEI, MONDO GROSSO and Genie High. A track like 誰誰誰 is a nice short sharp introduction to her work, but you could easily pick something like 帆, ペチカの夜 or 虹, or even ZOKINGDOG, and they will all show something very different. A very versatile writer and performer.
That live Sunshower(?) studio concert of Aina's is legendary for me not just because of the songs and her performance but that of the musicians.
70's style!
Buena selección . Échale un ojo al grupo Gordon o Tricot (Rock progresivo)
Gracias :)
So pleased you took our advice and listened to Glim Spanky, they deserve far greater recognition than they have currently. Would be great if you would react to my suggestion of their song Hero of the Times, too. I love the maids but Remi stole my heart !
Remi has such a great voice. Hiromi has great feel on the guitar. Check out Circle of Time live. They bring in string section. Violins chello. So very good. Love your channel. 😊
Sorry to be off topic. I was watching another reviewer who does a lot of Band Maid, and had the wild idea of a collab review of the two of you. I said you two would not be able to get past the first minute of a song. He has given the green light on his part. His channel is Markabusi Reactions. I suggested calling the episode " Beauty and the Beast "!
I'm glad you are expanding to other Japanese bands. You should check out Mutant Monsters, Kaneko Ayano, MUCC, The Molice, Cinq Element. to name a few.
Sugoi! Nice reaction. In the last video, you asked about our favorite pastries and BOOM! Pastries appear in the GS video. Spooky.
Arigatou! 🤘🤘
LOVE these guys. Great throwback sound without feeling like they're just aping the past. There are now seven albums worth of material to dig into, and they're all worth exploring. A couple of further recommendations that I don't think get mentioned enough would be Next One: ruclips.net/video/YZ3LBpiAqoU/видео.html and 吹き抜く風のように [Fukinuku Kaze no Youni], which has a more chilled feel, a great one take video, and might be my favourite track of theirs overall. ruclips.net/video/lu44tUj8vWY/видео.html
If you're still looking for Japanese bands, can I also suggest Gordon, who are great and aren't covered enough in the reaction scene. Try Bathroom: ruclips.net/video/a0e88AyxIpw/видео.html or their latest single Loser: ruclips.net/video/eji2udbuGyc/видео.html
One of the most emotional/unhinged Vocal Performances I heard in My Life is this one : Ado Unravel Live : ruclips.net/video/khplMpm4ctc/видео.html If you don´t feel it , it is Time to consult a Doctor.
Their song Circle of Time. With strings! This one!!! -> ruclips.net/video/ogEa9Z3V1lE/видео.html Do it!!!!!
BTW, it's live so you'll see the band.
Second that. Reminds me of a certain mid-70s Zeppelin song.
Sound punk to me Kinda B-52? This is my first time hearing this band. Maybe Surf Punk if such a thing exists. Most of the guitars have distortion, but at the 2:00 min mark, the guitar has Fuzz on the lead guitar part which sounds pretty good it is also used at several other points in the song. Distortion and Fuzz can sound similar, but Fuzz has the sound of bees in a box sound which is unique to Fuzz pedals.
You really need to try some...
Apple Meets Bazooka - Polite
The best voice in Japan! You should listen to their cover of Janis Joplins Move over.
My go to chill music.
Please reaction voice of baceprot - not public property
Check Sokoninaru, mind blowing stuff!
I"m here first... AGAIN!
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Please do it ... i love your reacts 🔥🔥
She sounds like a B 52's backup singer with a rasp.