The violin being lead instrument makes sense, the violinist, Ayasha, is the band founder and leader. This was their very first song, released last August. I don't know when the 'looking elsewhere' started, but I would say it kicked into a higher gear when the world shut down, it did for me.
Rock and Metal are not dead, they live in Japan nowadays, thank god..Here in Western World we are so behind, mostly..We have our Nightwish etc but generally we are in trouble..Okey, East Of Eden, great supergroup..basist Waka is playin’ in Marty Friedman’s tour band, Loving her style. Guitarist Yuki is so underrated even in Japan, That’s maybe cause She is so shy, but she has her own instrumental band D_Drive which is phenomenal band. Thank you for your reaction 🤘🔥❤️🙏🏻🇫🇮
" Are you paying attention American music industry ? " - the answer is a resounding - " No ! " Sadly there has always been a horrendously parochial attitude to " overseas " music in America and it is a monumental task to try and break down the barriers that America has over the past 50 years built around itself musically . Hopefully in a few more years channels like yours will enable more Americans to start looking outwards at the wonderful world of music that is out there and stop thinking " Rock " consists of Mottley Crue pretending to play their instruments and reading their words off a cue card 😉 More power to your elbow Eric - keep spreading the message !
Akane, the lead singer, has a fairly long history of singing professionally. She was the co-center (with Rumina Murasaki) of the idol group Predia for about ten years before they group disbanded about a year before East of Eden formed. Also, she and Rumina were in a small acoustic group with Akane Hirose and Kanami Tono from Band-Maid before Band-Maid really began to take off.
Eric, did you mention a back and forth battle of instruments? Band-maid, "Hate?" , live at Yokohama Arena, (on their official channel) will blow your socks off, just sayin'!
She just got "married" this week. The legal papers were signed back in 2022 when Japan was still in COVID lockdowns, but she finally got to have her wedding ceremony this week. She posted about it on her Twitter feed.
This is a very talented group of ladies. All are well know outside of this "Super group" formation. The lead singer (Akane) was actually in a group with Kanami (lead guitar) and Akane (Drums) from BAND-MAID years ago. Speaking of BAND-MAID, you should give their live video "Hate?" a go. Their is another back and forth between lead guitar and bass that goes even step further than what you heard before in "Don't you tell ME". ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html
The American Music "industry" is just that--an industry with formulaic songwriting and no respect for actual virtuosity. We are in a collective daze, and the audience are as much to blame as the industry. People willingly settle for pap.
Good evening Mr Clark: A band you have yet to touch is Eleine, from Sweden. A hard working band with a heady mix of heavy music from Rickard Eckberg, Jesper Sunnhagen and sweet vocals from Madeleine Liljestam. They are listed as Symphonic Metal but I disagree with the designation. I would peg them closer to goth metal and gritty black metal. I have been a long time follower. Eleine is not a metal sounding band name originates from Madeleine's first name. I understand you are swamped with requests, but I thought I would throw my suggestion forward into the fray also. I am not sure what track to recommend, they have no live versions. Perhaps ENEMIES: ruclips.net/video/PLPxV6LLENM/видео.html
This is not for America. As much as I love Yuki and Wakazaemon(sub to them both), this will never get anywhere in the U.S. or UK markets. It is way too generic and sounds like it might be made for Japanese radio. There is no catchiness in this, no hooks. It reminds me of lonesome blue, another band I gave a couple shots and never listened to again.
Loved your question to the American music industry. “Are you paying attention?” That alone says everything to me!
The violin being lead instrument makes sense, the violinist, Ayasha, is the band founder and leader. This was their very first song, released last August.
I don't know when the 'looking elsewhere' started, but I would say it kicked into a higher gear when the world shut down, it did for me.
East of Eden is a band from the 1970s they were a one hit wonder with a rocking track called Jig a Jig (available on RUclips)
Rock and Metal are not dead, they live in Japan nowadays, thank god..Here in Western World we are so behind, mostly..We have our Nightwish etc but generally we are in trouble..Okey, East Of Eden, great supergroup..basist Waka is playin’ in Marty Friedman’s tour band, Loving her style. Guitarist Yuki is so underrated even in Japan, That’s maybe cause She is so shy, but she has her own instrumental band D_Drive which is phenomenal band.
Thank you for your reaction 🤘🔥❤️🙏🏻🇫🇮
" Are you paying attention American music industry ? " - the answer is a resounding - " No ! "
Sadly there has always been a horrendously parochial attitude to " overseas " music in America and it is a monumental task to try and break down the barriers that America has over the past 50 years built around itself musically .
Hopefully in a few more years channels like yours will enable more Americans to start looking outwards at the wonderful world of music that is out there and stop thinking " Rock " consists of Mottley Crue pretending to play their instruments and reading their words off a cue card 😉
More power to your elbow Eric - keep spreading the message !
The violinist’s instrument is custom made with an extra string so she can also access viola tones.💪🏻🤘🏻
Thank you for this video. Awesome band 🤘
Akane, the lead singer, has a fairly long history of singing professionally. She was the co-center (with Rumina Murasaki) of the idol group Predia for about ten years before they group disbanded about a year before East of Eden formed.
Also, she and Rumina were in a small acoustic group with Akane Hirose and Kanami Tono from Band-Maid before Band-Maid really began to take off.
Great reaction mate , perfect thank you . This band is awesome
"The Devil went down to Tokyo..." 😈🎻🗾
Enjoy the music, nice review as well. That's what you get when 5 master musician put in the same band together. I hope you react one more song of them
Eric, did you mention a back and forth battle of instruments?
Band-maid, "Hate?" , live at Yokohama Arena, (on their official channel) will blow your socks off, just sayin'!
for me right now, the music scene in Japan is the epicenter...
whole band is awesome. incredibly good singer and killer rhythm section
Very beautiful. The violin is an awesome addition.
Great band with excellent musicians! Yuki on guitar is phenomenal.
She just got "married" this week. The legal papers were signed back in 2022 when Japan was still in COVID lockdowns, but she finally got to have her wedding ceremony this week. She posted about it on her Twitter feed.
This is a very talented group of ladies. All are well know outside of this "Super group" formation. The lead singer (Akane) was actually in a group with Kanami (lead guitar) and Akane (Drums) from BAND-MAID years ago. Speaking of BAND-MAID, you should give their live video "Hate?" a go. Their is another back and forth between lead guitar and bass that goes even step further than what you heard before in "Don't you tell ME".
ruclips.net/video/yfORoQIqB3E/видео.html
The American Music "industry" is just that--an industry with formulaic songwriting and no respect for actual virtuosity. We are in a collective daze, and the audience are as much to blame as the industry. People willingly settle for pap.
Kind of Kansas feels just harder!🎸🤘
Agree, cord progression are very KANSASesque.
The Japanese are just doing it better. From what I understand the violinist has been collaborating with Marty Friedman on some projects.
Not sure if the violininst is, waka the bass player tours with Marty Friedman
Kanas Vibes
Good evening Mr Clark:
A band you have yet to touch is Eleine, from Sweden. A hard working band with a heady mix of heavy music from Rickard Eckberg, Jesper Sunnhagen and sweet vocals from Madeleine Liljestam. They are listed as Symphonic Metal but I disagree with the designation. I would peg them closer to goth metal and gritty black metal. I have been a long time follower. Eleine is not a metal sounding band name originates from Madeleine's first name.
I understand you are swamped with requests, but I thought I would throw my suggestion forward into the fray also.
I am not sure what track to recommend, they have no live versions. Perhaps ENEMIES:
ruclips.net/video/PLPxV6LLENM/видео.html
Maybe you should react to something different Some type of skin by Aurora
This is not for America.
As much as I love Yuki and Wakazaemon(sub to them both), this will never get anywhere in the U.S. or UK markets.
It is way too generic and sounds like it might be made for Japanese radio.
There is no catchiness in this, no hooks.
It reminds me of lonesome blue, another band I gave a couple shots and never listened to again.