@@akaalexanderking Yeah, and it wasn't just the skills but also the tones like you said in the video, sounded so good. Only downside to discovering artists like this is they gonna make me quit guitar forever, and i just started last year!
@@JFrancoDrums Don't quit. Music can make people happy whether it is a big stadium or just a few friends together. My greatest regret in life is not learning to play an instrument.
@@maxmaidiac2237 Yes i know, i was just joking! It's just a way to praise her playing that she's so good. I've been drumming for almost 8 years, but with COVID lockdown i haven't touched the kit in a year now, and when the lockdown started i decided if im gonna be stuck at home might as well learn the guitar!! And its been really nice, im still crap but i can feel the progress and that is the best feeling! And by the way, it's never to late, if you want to learn an instrument go for it!
hmm .... Where are Ningen Isu, Undead Corporation and Brats? ;) That being said, I'm really looking forward to GG's reaction to Maximum The Hormone if he never heard them before ;)
The amazing thing about Japanese bands is there is literally something of very high quality for anyone's taste. Great point about joy. I know in watching BM and Lovebites live concerts they look like they are having a lot of fun and love what they are doing.
they are all three amazingly talented. but hal-ca stands out. besides her impeccable technique, her tone is wonderful. she is one with her instrument. and akira takasaki (loudness), who´s said to be machiyas (wagakki band, who also has this beautiful tone) teacher, is a big influence here. I hope she keeps this beautiful joy and fire. and thanks again for your reaction. since your reactions are expertly, genuine, passionate and full of love for music of several genres, you quickly became one of my favourite reactors.
Thanks, that does mean a lot to me. I'd still be doing this even if I had 2 views per video if that meant adding value to someone else's musical experience :)
Hal-Ca started with guitar at the age of 10. The interesting thing is that before she played drums since she was eight years old. So, when she was ten, she went to a live show by the Japanese metal band Loudness. Then she was completely fascinated by the guitar and started to practice. Later, she met the brothers Miyu and Mio at a festival and formed the band. On the official channel there is a cover of Megitsune (Babymetal) from the early years and they already had full mastery of the instruments.
One of the best band playing today as far as pure musicianship is concerned, and they are TEENAGERS!!!! both Hal-Ca on guitar and Miyu on bass!!! Try this version on your own as it shows the string work up close from the front row in a small venue ( ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html) you can really see the force of nature these kids are on that video. They blend Metal/Rock/Jazz into a fusion instrumental that is magic and better than any vocalist (the big complaint besides they are teens and only a trio is there is no vocalist!!), their music is their vocalist!!! The band was put together at a talent show when they were 11 and they have been together ever since. They do these studio battle session on FB for us fans who supported and help them launch their first album (Ignition-wicked good). Recently signed with a record company that has Babymetal, so we are worried that they may get saddled with a vocalist or their creative genius will be impacted by some music suits, we will have to see how that goes!!! Honestly these kids are one of my favorite bands along with The Warning and Alien Weaponry, for teens who are driving Rock/Metal since it is such a wasteland here in the States. BTW she only started the guitar at 10 so this is with 8 years playing!!! OMG, yeah the same reaction we all had first time. They, due to Child Labor Laws, have been limited to small venues and certain hours but that is now over as they just graduated High School so look out. Where will these kids be in 5 years, my bet Cream (1966-68) with Baker/drums, Bruce/bass and Clapton/guitar, the first super group torn apart by ego wars which these kids don't have.
Thanks a lot for the info! Yeah, hopefully the label won't interfere with them, even though that's usually what happens with band this young. Cross fingers 🤞🏻
Band Maid is special to me but seriously Hal-Ca is also one of the favorite Japanese female guitarists. If you see her live you won't believe how a teenage girl at her age can possess such amount of stage presence and showmanship!
Forget her age and gender. She's got the creativity, sense, feel, energy and impeccable techniques all in one. That being said, she's no Kanami, Kanami is just so.....different. Band-Maid's music gets stuck in your brain. But between my old favourites Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck and Hal-Ca, I probably will listen to Hal-ca's guitar more often.
@@akaalexanderking They're really good! Keep up the good work. I know you have a lot of requests right now, cause people want to know your thoughts on the songs they like, but I hope you can continue bringing new bands to the channel regularly.
@@akaalexanderking its been such a cool journey. Mine started with Lovebites last October. Then it was band maid. But this week alone, 3 new bands to check out. So much fun..
Hal-Ca just turned 18 a few months ago (11/23) and she is the real deal! I call her the hybrid because she can incorporate many different styles into her playing! She can also slap the Bass, it’s where she strengthens her hand! Currently, my favorite guitarist!
Hey GG - thank you for having the courage to react to this amazing video as it is really quite different and definitely not mainstream. I am happy that I had scubscribed to your channel as I had not heard of Asterism before this reaction and I was really blown away by their music and instrumental talent. I went to their channel and watched a number of their older videos and they have been exceptional musicians since they were 12, 12 and 15. After watching HAL-CA play I had the feeling that she has a similar fingering style to Stevie Ray Vaughn as she rarely uses her little finger (except for chords). What do you think?
My pleasure! I'll need to see more of her playing to get a better grasp of that: here style on this song really reminded me of Jason Becker, but I'm curious to dig deeper into the SRV analogy :)
@@akaalexanderking Thanks! If you have time please have a look at the live version of this song as you can really get a close up of her playing ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html
After you said," Asterism is coming !" , it took looooong time ! I had been waiting for this video ! I prefer a real live version to this studio live version , but it's Okay , anyway you kept your promise !
I'm looking forward to this one. It's going to be sick. "Dawn" is one of their most progressive song. If you're interested in more math rock sound, please check out the japanese trio Sokoninaru. The song "Tenohira De Odoru" is a good place to start. 🙏🏻
Hal-Ca from ASTERISM is so talented young guitarist. You should check another young Japanese guitarist. I recommend Li-sa-X if you havent heard of her. Li-sa-X BAND are so good. Hazuki from Nemophila is in the band. ruclips.net/video/PzsqmnEa89c/видео.html
Hal-ca only 17 years old. She is a class 6 guitar hurricane. The trio is spectacular. 🤘🏼 Hal-ca apenas 17 anos. Ela é um furacão classe 6 da guitarra. O trio é espetácular. 🤘🏼
Nice reaction! Also thanks for pointing them out to me: Ive seen just a few songs of them before and havent checked them out for a while. They also have some nice writing skills: this was a very interesting instrumental! It was entertaining from the beginning until the end. Very different from the more showcasey song i saw before. Greetings from the Netherlands, looking forward to the Edge of the World video tomorrow!
When they composed and developed this song, they were all still teenagers. The two in front still are. Old man Mio on drums is now 20, bassist Miyu just turned 19 this month, guitarist Haruka "Hal-Ca" is still 18 and just graduated high school. They are all child prodigies. I believe they met when Haruka was 11? Y'all feel free to correct me on this if you know better. They began playing professional level gigs when Haruka was 13 and have been going stronger and stronger ever since, so, 5 years on. Buckethead was impressed and introduced them to his Tokyo music industry contacts and played on a couple of tracks on their first album. I also hear that Bootsy Collins was involved in production. Everyone who is into hard rock and metal who hears them is awed by their ability and the depth of their creativity at this age, or at any age. Miyu plays ESP basses, at least that's what I have seen, and depending on the song, Yes he plays all of it. Last I knew it was a 7 string though. Another instrumental band is D_Drive. Four people, 2 six string guitars, bass, drums. Both guitarists are excellent, but it is clear the dude typically on our right (their "stage left") is lead. Technically very good IMHO, though I have to say Asterism is another level. Fun music for a road trip.
Hal-Ca is unique. People like her are born one in millions of people. At his young age, he shows an absolutely adult, sensual game. If it does not break as it grows, a great future awaits her.
The one and only HAL-CA! It's almost unfair because Miyu and Mio are amazing too but there's few guitarists as talented as Haruna - and none at her age! (ok, maybe Lisa-X in her own style). More, as you noticed, she has the ATTITUDE! Live, she burns the stage!
Hal-ca is way too better than Lisa-X ! Hal-ca started learning to play the guitar at the age of 10, whereas Lisa-X did at the age of 2~3 , but Halc-ca's speed of progression is unbelievable ! And her stage attitude is a pro's , whereas Lisa-x's is an amateur's .
Since "November rain" was mentioned I find it worth mentioning the band X Japan from the 80s. Masters of emotional live metal performance, be it ballads (Endless Rain, Say Anything, Forever Love...) or progressive metal (Art of life). Nemophila just released a translated cover of X Japan's Kurenai.
OMG, wait till you hear Hal-Ca she is amazing I totally love this trio, Miyu on the bass is phenomenal and Mio on drums is great, but the three together is outstanding for being an instrumental band, no vocals. My first time I heard these kids were when they were 13 years old with their debut son 155 here is a link to a live show three years later ruclips.net/video/CRjYtgbfQuI/видео.html
Their latest output was the "Guernica"-EP in December. Again 6 tracks of greatness. No video though. Under a new management. I hope Amuse (Babymetal) will put them more out there in the world of metal-lovers.
@@salsaucedo Me too. I ordered all the physical versions although i had the mp3s. You have to support the artist. But the rarest thing to get besides the first EP is the CD+DVD-version of ignition. I could not get it until now. On discogs it`s about 350 dollars.
@@akaalexanderking I cannot understand how you could pay 10 bucks for a mp3-Version with inferior sound and nothing in your hands. But japanese cds are very expensive. A normal album costs around 30 euros. Concert-Blurays around 50-60 euros.
I enjoyed your reaction and analysis very much. I have heard some tracks from this amazing trio but vocalless band is not really my cup of tea, so I didn't really dig deep into this band. Don't get me wrong, their talents are indeed amazing and I love listening to their compositions. Next please react to other tracks by the bands you have discovered here, like LOVEBITES, Nemophila, Band-Maid etc. But if you want another brand new band, please try Ningen Isu. It's another trio with unusual, unique traits that you'll love so much. "Heartless Scat" would be a good starter, or you can react to my fave song "The Colour out of Space". Thanks man!!
Just helping to push the Sokoninaru recommendations :D - My personal favorite is Gou Ni Moyu ruclips.net/video/Nl4Z5f4QwEY/видео.html but the others are great as well. And here's a bonus recommendation: Marty Friedman / The Perfect World ruclips.net/video/pq3MqusXS-I/видео.html Marty lives in Japan now and the singer is Japanese, so I guess it does count as Japanese recommendation ;)
Ah, Asterism. I feel like anything I say is going to be superfluous and obvious, but I'm really happy I discovered them and that you have now as well. Their bass guitarist is fantastic but seems to be willing to back Hal-Ca (I don't know if that's supposed to be all caps or not) most of the time. I've never seen a seven-string bass guitar in person, but it's neat to see someone play one so skillfully. As far as songs where he stands out go, I recommend "Stars." I'll link a version live from China where the camera is close. It's not a HUGE emphasis on the bass and drums, but the bass guitarist does great work in it and has an insane outro with Hal-Ca. ruclips.net/video/LVIJFhF68Pg/видео.html The other song I'd recommend for love for the bass guitarist is their cover of Van Halen's "Jump." The unique arrangement is killer, and the bass does more in that cover than Michael Anthony ever did in any Van Halen song. It's a one-take live performance, and it's the best bass guitar work I've seen from this young man - and he's playing a four string! ruclips.net/video/vCaQaT_PUxo/видео.html Also, I share your love for pizza. I always have homemade pizza dough and sauce in the freezer, I make my own pepperoni and grow my own veggies, and I eat pizza at least twice a week.
@@akaalexanderking, I graduated from culinary school years ago and am something of a food snob. My wife and I own 5+ acres in the country and have a large garden and a good number of fruit trees, and we do a lot of canning and pickling and fermenting of what we grow. We make our own sausages, too, and all the meat and dairy we buy is local. We're passionate about all foods, but pizza is definitely among the top things we make.
Wonderful analysis of a masterpiece. I don't know if you would consider doing a second reaction to this piece, but their live version (link follows) is sufficiently different that it would be worthwhile. She adds a lot to the studio version, especially the second part after the break, where she turns up the intensity to an unbelievable level. And the camera angle captures her hands in close-up through much of the clip. ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html
@@akaalexanderking You could start it off-screen and then pick it up as a reaction to the last two minutes, which she changed up quite a bit. Just an idea.
Somewhere on RUclips is a video of them playing while in their school uniforms. They are instrumental almost exclusively, but when they do covers they sometimes have a guest vocalist. The bassist Bootsy Collins is a big fan of theirs, helped get their 1st album, "Ignition" produced. They also had Buckethead play on a song on that album. The bass has 7-strings.
The philosophy of the band is a battle on every performance. HAL-CA always has a very difficult task to beat that monstrous 7-string bass, on which MIYU wants to realize his dream and become the best bassist in the world.
Asterism should be X-rated for guitarists. It's not good for your self-esteem and can course guitarists to start playing accordion instead or even taking up golf or anything since they can't call themself "guitarists" anymore.
I had seen the name Asterism before but never listened to them, well... they have a new fan right here!
Fantastic, aren't they?
@@akaalexanderking Yeah, and it wasn't just the skills but also the tones like you said in the video, sounded so good.
Only downside to discovering artists like this is they gonna make me quit guitar forever, and i just started last year!
Keep at it Jorge, is so very much worth it. Playing guitar is better than any medicine 😁
@@JFrancoDrums Don't quit. Music can make people happy whether it is a big stadium or just a few friends together. My greatest regret in life is not learning to play an instrument.
@@maxmaidiac2237 Yes i know, i was just joking! It's just a way to praise her playing that she's so good.
I've been drumming for almost 8 years, but with COVID lockdown i haven't touched the kit in a year now, and when the lockdown started i decided if im gonna be stuck at home might as well learn the guitar!! And its been really nice, im still crap but i can feel the progress and that is the best feeling!
And by the way, it's never to late, if you want to learn an instrument go for it!
My top 10 Japanese bands:
1. Band Maid - done
2. Nemophila - done
3. Sokoninaru - I'm waiting
4. Asterism - done
5. Lovebites - done
6. Maximum The Hormone - I'm waiting
7. Babymetal - I'm waiting
8. Unlucky Morpheus - done
9. TRiDENT - done
10. Wagakki Band - done
7 out of 10, great job sir!
Soon enough it's gonna be a 10/10, stay tuned ;)
BANE, awesome list!!! I haven't thought about a top 10 list yet, but it would include the bands listed but in a slightly different order!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
Nice list! Have you heard of Bridear, My First Story, Undead Corporation, まだ見たことのないセカイ and Galneryus?
Not to mention HAGANE
hmm .... Where are Ningen Isu, Undead Corporation and Brats? ;) That being said, I'm really looking forward to GG's reaction to Maximum The Hormone if he never heard them before ;)
The amazing thing about Japanese bands is there is literally something of very high quality for anyone's taste. Great point about joy. I know in watching BM and Lovebites live concerts they look like they are having a lot of fun and love what they are doing.
They really do, and that comes across to us listeners as well. It makes such a huge difference in my opinion
My RUclips identity is named after Rising Moon by ASTERISM.Dawn is a masterpiece imho.
Seems like it deserves to be the next one then :)
@@akaalexanderking FYI there's two version of that song, a Live Studio Session like this one and an MV. I reccomend you go for the MV.
Thanks!
Thanks GuitarGent for reacting to Asterism. These kids rock hard.
Thanks for watching Aren, they sure do!
@@akaalexanderking you gotta check out Galneryus as well since you play guitar. Their songs are very guitar-centric and melodious too.
Thanks Aren, will do :)
this is perfection.. heaven is here in this song
they are all three amazingly talented. but hal-ca stands out. besides her impeccable technique, her tone is wonderful. she is one with her instrument. and akira takasaki (loudness), who´s said to be machiyas (wagakki band, who also has this beautiful tone) teacher, is a big influence here. I hope she keeps this beautiful joy and fire. and thanks again for your reaction. since your reactions are expertly, genuine, passionate and full of love for music of several genres, you quickly became one of my favourite reactors.
Thanks, that does mean a lot to me. I'd still be doing this even if I had 2 views per video if that meant adding value to someone else's musical experience :)
Hal-Ca started with guitar at the age of 10. The interesting thing is that before she played drums since she was eight years old.
So, when she was ten, she went to a live show by the Japanese metal band Loudness. Then she was completely fascinated by the guitar and started to practice. Later, she met the brothers Miyu and Mio at a festival and formed the band.
On the official channel there is a cover of Megitsune (Babymetal) from the early years and they already had full mastery of the instruments.
Loudness guitar playing is phenomenal, hugely respected by guitarist even here in Europe. Not surprised!
@@akaalexanderking When you think that to be a metalhead you must take your ten-year-old daughter to a live metal show 🤘😆
That's the spirit! 😂🤘🏻
Powerful trio, they are phenomenal, the guitarist on another level.
I noticed, what a performance that was!
One of the best band playing today as far as pure musicianship is concerned, and they are TEENAGERS!!!! both Hal-Ca on guitar and Miyu on bass!!! Try this version on your own as it shows the string work up close from the front row in a small venue ( ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html) you can really see the force of nature these kids are on that video. They blend Metal/Rock/Jazz into a fusion instrumental that is magic and better than any vocalist (the big complaint besides they are teens and only a trio is there is no vocalist!!), their music is their vocalist!!! The band was put together at a talent show when they were 11 and they have been together ever since. They do these studio battle session on FB for us fans who supported and help them launch their first album (Ignition-wicked good). Recently signed with a record company that has Babymetal, so we are worried that they may get saddled with a vocalist or their creative genius will be impacted by some music suits, we will have to see how that goes!!! Honestly these kids are one of my favorite bands along with The Warning and Alien Weaponry, for teens who are driving Rock/Metal since it is such a wasteland here in the States. BTW she only started the guitar at 10 so this is with 8 years playing!!! OMG, yeah the same reaction we all had first time. They, due to Child Labor Laws, have been limited to small venues and certain hours but that is now over as they just graduated High School so look out. Where will these kids be in 5 years, my bet Cream (1966-68) with Baker/drums, Bruce/bass and Clapton/guitar, the first super group torn apart by ego wars which these kids don't have.
Thanks a lot for the info! Yeah, hopefully the label won't interfere with them, even though that's usually what happens with band this young. Cross fingers 🤞🏻
Band Maid is special to me but seriously Hal-Ca is also one of the favorite Japanese female guitarists. If you see her live you won't believe how a teenage girl at her age can possess such amount of stage presence and showmanship!
She really feels the music! So good to see Kanacho
Forget her age and gender. She's got the creativity, sense, feel, energy and impeccable techniques all in one.
That being said, she's no Kanami, Kanami is just so.....different. Band-Maid's music gets stuck in your brain.
But between my old favourites Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck and Hal-Ca, I probably will listen to Hal-ca's guitar more often.
Hal-Ca's a fantastic guitarist, I recommend following her on Instagram as she's always posting videos of ideas she's working on or covers
Hi Nanaka, I started following her a couple of days ago. Great to see close ups of her playing 🤘🏻
@@akaalexanderking Good there's a lot of content! Please do a reaction here and there of them! The world needs to see and hear this!
Agreed!
Choke-On-My-Tea level of greatness. What should be coming next? :)
Elegy by Asterism :)
Covet (Yvette Young) - Ares (Ring Road Sessions) LIVE
Thanks :)
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Thanks for the reaction! I'm loving this channel, already in my top 3 react channel right now :)
Thanks a million Leo, really glad you can find these videos insightful :)
@@akaalexanderking They're really good! Keep up the good work. I know you have a lot of requests right now, cause people want to know your thoughts on the songs they like, but I hope you can continue bringing new bands to the channel regularly.
I definitely will, that's still one of my main priorities for the channel :)
I give up. I cant keep up with all these amazing Japanese bands. This was incredible. Thank you Gent.
Thank you for watching Steve. Crazy to think that up to one month ago I had no idea about all of this!
@@akaalexanderking its been such a cool journey. Mine started with Lovebites last October. Then it was band maid. But this week alone, 3 new bands to check out. So much fun..
It never ends 😁
Hal-Ca just turned 18 a few months ago (11/23) and she is the real deal! I call her the hybrid because she can incorporate many different styles into her playing! She can also slap the Bass, it’s where she strengthens her hand! Currently, my favorite guitarist!
Honestly impressive, can't wait to see what she'll achieve in the future 🤘🏻
Hey GG - thank you for having the courage to react to this amazing video as it is really quite different and definitely not mainstream. I am happy that I had scubscribed to your channel as I had not heard of Asterism before this reaction and I was really blown away by their music and instrumental talent. I went to their channel and watched a number of their older videos and they have been exceptional musicians since they were 12, 12 and 15. After watching HAL-CA play I had the feeling that she has a similar fingering style to Stevie Ray Vaughn as she rarely uses her little finger (except for chords). What do you think?
My pleasure! I'll need to see more of her playing to get a better grasp of that: here style on this song really reminded me of Jason Becker, but I'm curious to dig deeper into the SRV analogy :)
@@akaalexanderking Thanks! If you have time please have a look at the live version of this song as you can really get a close up of her playing ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html
I definitely will 👍🏻
I love this band.
If this is the level I can expect, I do to 😁
After you said," Asterism is coming !" , it took looooong time ! I had been waiting for this video ! I prefer a real live version to this studio live version , but it's Okay , anyway you kept your promise !
I try my best to ahahaha, thanks for requesting this in the first place!
Asterism is one of the best instrumental hard/blues/rock bands. So young and so incredibly talented.
Hope they'll get a lot more recognition
I'm looking forward to this one. It's going to be sick. "Dawn" is one of their most progressive song.
If you're interested in more math rock sound, please check out the japanese trio Sokoninaru. The song "Tenohira De Odoru" is a good place to start.
🙏🏻
A lot of suggestions for that are coming, looks forward to listening to that 🤘🏻
@@akaalexanderking thanks man, I’m sure you’re gonna dig them 😉
Sokoninaru fans should check out Ling Tosite Sigure. They are the band that heavily influenced the formation of Sokoninaru.
@@rickychau7687 I know about them, they’re the main Sokoninaru influence
Hal-Ca from ASTERISM is so talented young guitarist. You should check another young Japanese guitarist. I recommend Li-sa-X if you havent heard of her.
Li-sa-X BAND are so good. Hazuki from Nemophila is in the band.
ruclips.net/video/PzsqmnEa89c/видео.html
Thanks for the suggestion katsu!
Hal-ca only 17 years old.
She is a class 6 guitar hurricane.
The trio is spectacular. 🤘🏼
Hal-ca apenas 17 anos.
Ela é um furacão classe 6 da guitarra.
O trio é espetácular. 🤘🏼
Unbelievable guitarist for such a young age 👍🏻
Nice reaction! Also thanks for pointing them out to me: Ive seen just a few songs of them before and havent checked them out for a while. They also have some nice writing skills: this was a very interesting instrumental! It was entertaining from the beginning until the end. Very different from the more showcasey song i saw before.
Greetings from the Netherlands, looking forward to the Edge of the World video tomorrow!
Thanks Bob, hope you'll enjoy that one as well! Cheers from Dublin :)
When they composed and developed this song, they were all still teenagers. The two in front still are. Old man Mio on drums is now 20, bassist Miyu just turned 19 this month, guitarist Haruka "Hal-Ca" is still 18 and just graduated high school.
They are all child prodigies. I believe they met when Haruka was 11? Y'all feel free to correct me on this if you know better.
They began playing professional level gigs when Haruka was 13 and have been going stronger and stronger ever since, so, 5 years on.
Buckethead was impressed and introduced them to his Tokyo music industry contacts and played on a couple of tracks on their first album. I also hear that Bootsy Collins was involved in production. Everyone who is into hard rock and metal who hears them is awed by their ability and the depth of their creativity at this age, or at any age.
Miyu plays ESP basses, at least that's what I have seen, and depending on the song, Yes he plays all of it. Last I knew it was a 7 string though.
Another instrumental band is D_Drive. Four people, 2 six string guitars, bass, drums. Both guitarists are excellent, but it is clear the dude typically on our right (their "stage left") is lead. Technically very good IMHO, though I have to say Asterism is another level. Fun music for a road trip.
Thanks a lot Jacobus, highly appreciated these insights. What a band!
Hal-Ca is unique. People like her are born one in millions of people. At his young age, he shows an absolutely adult, sensual game. If it does not break as it grows, a great future awaits her.
As long as she enjoys the music she plays, I'm sure she's in for a fantastic future
Asterism are just EPIC - and the live version of Dawn from 2019/04/20 gives me chills every time (although the recording quality is not the best...)
I'll check that out as well, many people recommended it already 👍🏻
@@akaalexanderking You won't regret it :)
The one and only HAL-CA! It's almost unfair because Miyu and Mio are amazing too but there's few guitarists as talented as Haruna - and none at her age! (ok, maybe Lisa-X in her own style). More, as you noticed, she has the ATTITUDE! Live, she burns the stage!
I can imagine, if she already goes this mad in a studio! Fantastic
Hal-ca is way too better than Lisa-X ! Hal-ca started learning to play the guitar at the age of 10, whereas Lisa-X did at the age of 2~3 , but Halc-ca's speed of progression is unbelievable ! And her stage attitude is a pro's , whereas Lisa-x's is an amateur's .
WOW! And they are so young ... 3 prodigies for sure 👏👏👏
Right? Can't wait to see what the future has in store for them!
Tremendously talented youth
Great to see!
I saw your Lovebites reactions and now you react to Asterism ! I clicked subscribe 😊
Thanks a lot for the support Stephane, means a lot!
Yeah..... Asterism!!!!
They are so damn awsome !!!!
What a song!
That's not a Bass - that's a sub-sonic weapon!
Steve Vai is watching this young woman and sobbing quietly to himself.
It is a monster of a bass, isn't it? 😂
remember ... no matter how good you think you are, there's a 18 year old japanese girl somewhere being much better ;)
After this, I won't argue with it 😂
@@akaalexanderking In most cases they are younger than 18.
Even better ahahaha
17 🤘🏼😎
Since "November rain" was mentioned I find it worth mentioning the band X Japan from the 80s. Masters of emotional live metal performance, be it ballads (Endless Rain, Say Anything, Forever Love...) or progressive metal (Art of life). Nemophila just released a translated cover of X Japan's Kurenai.
Legendary band, one of those that are well respected (especially by musicians) all over the world 👍🏻
I have heard Hal-Ca described as Steve Vai's long lost japanese grand daughter.
Phenomenal guitarist 👍🏻
OMG, wait till you hear Hal-Ca she is amazing I totally love this trio, Miyu on the bass is phenomenal and Mio on drums is great, but the three together is outstanding for being an instrumental band, no vocals. My first time I heard these kids were when they were 13 years old with their debut son 155 here is a link to a live show three years later ruclips.net/video/CRjYtgbfQuI/видео.html
Crazy how young they are, unbelievable
Their latest output was the "Guernica"-EP in December. Again 6 tracks of greatness. No video though. Under a new management. I hope Amuse (Babymetal) will put them more out there in the world of metal-lovers.
Let's hope so, the about of skills here I'd unbelievable!
I have it and it is amazing I actually bought everything except the first EP have to order overseas
Love how you guys still support physical music 👍🏻
@@salsaucedo Me too. I ordered all the physical versions although i had the mp3s. You have to support the artist. But the rarest thing to get besides the first EP is the CD+DVD-version of ignition. I could not get it until now. On discogs it`s about 350 dollars.
@@akaalexanderking I cannot understand how you could pay 10 bucks for a mp3-Version with inferior sound and nothing in your hands. But japanese cds are very expensive. A normal album costs around 30 euros. Concert-Blurays around 50-60 euros.
她們絕對是金屬界的未來 They Shred
They sure do!
I enjoyed your reaction and analysis very much. I have heard some tracks from this amazing trio but vocalless band is not really my cup of tea, so I didn't really dig deep into this band. Don't get me wrong, their talents are indeed amazing and I love listening to their compositions.
Next please react to other tracks by the bands you have discovered here, like LOVEBITES, Nemophila, Band-Maid etc. But if you want another brand new band, please try Ningen Isu. It's another trio with unusual, unique traits that you'll love so much. "Heartless Scat" would be a good starter, or you can react to my fave song "The Colour out of Space". Thanks man!!
Thanks man, tomorrow we have a new Lovebites reaction ;) but I'll try to keep on adding new band as well 👍🏻
@@akaalexanderking thank you!!
Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat: ruclips.net/video/CbI79e5iZKs/видео.html (a classic of reactions)
thanks Juan :)
Haruka! 🤟
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ever hear the old fashion term about how to make a guitar sing? well, that's it!
Couldn't agree more 🤘🏻
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Just helping to push the Sokoninaru recommendations :D - My personal favorite is Gou Ni Moyu ruclips.net/video/Nl4Z5f4QwEY/видео.html but the others are great as well.
And here's a bonus recommendation:
Marty Friedman / The Perfect World ruclips.net/video/pq3MqusXS-I/видео.html
Marty lives in Japan now and the singer is Japanese, so I guess it does count as Japanese recommendation ;)
Ah, Asterism. I feel like anything I say is going to be superfluous and obvious, but I'm really happy I discovered them and that you have now as well. Their bass guitarist is fantastic but seems to be willing to back Hal-Ca (I don't know if that's supposed to be all caps or not) most of the time. I've never seen a seven-string bass guitar in person, but it's neat to see someone play one so skillfully.
As far as songs where he stands out go, I recommend "Stars." I'll link a version live from China where the camera is close. It's not a HUGE emphasis on the bass and drums, but the bass guitarist does great work in it and has an insane outro with Hal-Ca.
ruclips.net/video/LVIJFhF68Pg/видео.html
The other song I'd recommend for love for the bass guitarist is their cover of Van Halen's "Jump." The unique arrangement is killer, and the bass does more in that cover than Michael Anthony ever did in any Van Halen song. It's a one-take live performance, and it's the best bass guitar work I've seen from this young man - and he's playing a four string!
ruclips.net/video/vCaQaT_PUxo/видео.html
Also, I share your love for pizza. I always have homemade pizza dough and sauce in the freezer, I make my own pepperoni and grow my own veggies, and I eat pizza at least twice a week.
I really admire these musicians already, but I admire even more someone who's so committed about pizza! 😁
@@akaalexanderking, I graduated from culinary school years ago and am something of a food snob. My wife and I own 5+ acres in the country and have a large garden and a good number of fruit trees, and we do a lot of canning and pickling and fermenting of what we grow. We make our own sausages, too, and all the meat and dairy we buy is local. We're passionate about all foods, but pizza is definitely among the top things we make.
How wonderful! What we get in our body affects us deeply, getting so much control over that is one of my goals for the future 👍🏻
Hal-Ca is Micheal Schenker, Pat Travers, John Petrucci, Steve Via, and Joe Satriani all put together
I hear a lot of Jason Becker as well ;)
ok giovanotto! pizza-guitara per tu e pizza-baterria per me! (me dispiace spelling, troppo tempo in stupido America)
I like the idea man 😂
Wonderful analysis of a masterpiece. I don't know if you would consider doing a second reaction to this piece, but their live version (link follows) is sufficiently different that it would be worthwhile. She adds a lot to the studio version, especially the second part after the break, where she turns up the intensity to an unbelievable level. And the camera angle captures her hands in close-up through much of the clip. ruclips.net/video/buQPvINJcA0/видео.html
Thanks a lot! If not for a whole reaction, I'll definitely use that to understand more about her guitar chops privately 🤘🏻
@@akaalexanderking You could start it off-screen and then pick it up as a reaction to the last two minutes, which she changed up quite a bit. Just an idea.
Hal-ca is amazing and she is only 18 years old
And in this video she was 16!
@@hiawatha.g yes
Absolutely crazy, how can you be that good at that age
As another reactor pointed out if any of us stopped doing everything in our lives right now and played for 16 years we would probably not be that good
That's a possibility ahahah
Checkout Madcap Laughs with Kiyoshi
Thanks :)
Somewhere on RUclips is a video of them playing while in their school uniforms. They are instrumental almost exclusively, but when they do covers they sometimes have a guest vocalist. The bassist Bootsy Collins is a big fan of theirs, helped get their 1st album, "Ignition" produced. They also had Buckethead play on a song on that album. The bass has 7-strings.
Thanks for the info! Hopefully that will help to spread the word and help them grow
While this is a fantastic song I also really recommend checking the FB live version of Disperse by these guys.
Thanks Ron :)
female "joe Satriani" in speed metal style
She's amazing
OMG. She is a Beast................................. yes, SHE
Fantastic guitarist, bright future ahead of her 🤘🏻
Bass?... try maybe BLAZE
Noted, thanks!
The philosophy of the band is a battle on every performance. HAL-CA always has a very difficult task to beat that monstrous 7-string bass, on which MIYU wants to realize his dream and become the best bassist in the world.
That thing enormous! Biggest bass I've ever seen actually played in a band ahahah
Asterism should be X-rated for guitarists. It's not good for your self-esteem and can course guitarists to start playing accordion instead or even taking up golf or anything since they can't call themself "guitarists" anymore.
😂😂😂 I actually found it motivating. But I can't deny the accordion is calling for me ahahah