Besides Tomo Zo (who you can't even look at without smiling back), I really love that Hammond B3-like sound that Oreo has going. More of that, please! Love this band!
Wow, what an enjoyable song. Another reason Tomo-zo has become one of my favorite guitarists. The call-response between Yuri and Tomo-zo was an added bonus. I'll admit that I wasn't certain about the addition of Yuri when I first heard her but not only has she more than proven herself as a superb drummer, she is also a great addition to this band of talented musicians.
These are musicians of the highest caliber, right up there with Rie aka Suzaku/The Muses, Daisuke Kurosawa's various ensembles, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi et cetera. To view Gacharic Spin as merely an electronic pop group (as seems to be too often the case) is a major error. I seriously compared these ladies to early Yes the other day and feel they could just as well release a full-on Progressive Rock concept album, instrumental Fusion, probably City Pop if they wanted to do so.
I very much agree with you. In my book she shares the top spot with Kanami and M&M. Her playing complements and balances with everyone else in GS that it's easy to overlook her. No flash, all musical substance, and then she gets to shine in gems like this.
@@davidarcus5131 I think Kanami & Miyako have a leg up on her since they are composers/pianists as well. But Tomo easily fits in with Midori/ Hazuki (Nemophila).
@@yolandria Tomo-zo composes for Gacharic Spin, she wrote most of "MindSet" and "I Wish I" for example, all members compose for Gacharic Spin however, and Hana does a lot of the arrangement work. Also worth noting Tomo-zo can play piano, you can see her playing on "Peace" from their 1st Anniversary DVD from back in 2010 for example: ua-cam.com/video/OhCJ9cVx-cM/v-deo.html
@@yolandria I understand that TOMO-ZO actively participates in the music-writing for Gacharic Spin. She at least collaborated on the song "I Wish I," and the songs that make up the "Fantasy Medley," "Magic Umbrella Girl," and her instrumentals from 2018 and 2022's "I want to take a walk" are her creations. She plays digital piano on one of the songs in the first anniversary live video. So, yeah, she checks all those boxes. Truthfully, all of these guitarists earn "The Best" title in their own right. They are all phenomenal musicians and help make their bands what they are.
@@homegnome2429 Might be a contest between her and Akane Hirose from Band-Maid. Hey, I'll bet you could create a mega super star band just from Japanese women who smile infectuously!
@@Kevin6059 That's a tough call between Akane and Mizuki ( Lonesome Blue / East of Eden ) for the drummer ! And the bassist has to be Fami from Lovebites 🤩
Nice work, ladies. Love that yuri shows solo chops on this. Although I very much like the Instrumental 2018, this seems to have more transparent and better chemistry between the players. And I trust Hana is out on this number by her own volition -- that no one told her to "take a walk."
Tidak ada habisnya mereka buat aku terkagum-kagum, kretifitas tanpa batas mereka mampu membuat lagu yg berwarna,karena itu lah saya mungkin sudah hampir 9 tahun mengikuti mereka, thanks bro sudah berbagi video ini salam dari fans GS Indonesia
Ok, why am I now only finding them now??? I've been listening to female Japanese rock bands for a while now, and somehow they never came up. Added to my list for sure
I myself accidentally ran across them about a year or so ago, their song Mindset was the first tune I heard by them. For whatever reason I thought "what the hell" & clicked it, and I was blown away by the musicanship. Which meant I had to delve into their past catalog, and see all their transformations musically.
One thing I like about these girls they can go from "VH" to "B King" in 0-60 and back again I nothing flat. Such a wide range of variety. Its like a box chocolates you don't know what your going to get 😂😜😂
Question for the guitar gurus: how does TOMO-ZO turn off her octaves at the 1:05-1:06 mark when she's away from her effects box? I can't see her manipulating anything on her guitar. Just curious as to how that works?
@@nanakakitano9724 Thanks for the earlier comprehensive explanation, which I'd overlooked.. I think the closest I've come to anything like 2) is on a digital keyboard which changed sounds while I was playing without my doing anything except playing, as if the bank/tone changes had been pre-programmed; not using digital keyboard extensively I didn't explore this technology further. It was enough for me to learn how to work a preset combination sequencer on pipe organ, which is my primary instrument. That still involves activating a control handier to access than the actual preset or reversible piston. I think digital keyboards have a foot control like what Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) uses to change sounds without having to switch keyboards or being constrained by a pre-programmed sequencer. 1) puts the onus on the roadie, but I guess that's frequently one of their tasks, if they're musically astute and quick enough. 1a) would keep a bandmate on their toes, especially if they were "taking a walk" for a much-needed break in a single-act show of 2+ hours (longer than this livestream, I realize)!
There's a few possibilities: 1. Roadie who knows the song is doing it backstage with pedals (this is the technique Metallica use) 1a. Might be Angie doing it from backstage as she's shown she can be trusted with controlling the pedals while Tomo-zo plays (see performance of Magic Umbrella Girl) and her and Hana are offstage for this performance. 2. Tomo's Kemper amp is being controlled by a DAW sequence that they're playing along with - we know they play along with DAW audio that gives them e.g. in-ear metronomes so they can start together on time with no-cue (see performance of Reverse Psychology on this channel) and also in-ear reference notes for all coming in together singing in the correct key without a reference we can hear (see the performance of 365日 on Gacharic Spin's official channel, theoretically they could all have perfect pitch but that's unlikely, I believe Hana does though). This is the technique Meshuggah use. It could be any of those suggestion, but I don't recall Tomo-zo using DAW sequences for amp control before so I'm inclined to lean towards 1 or 1a, but there's no reason it couldn't be 2. The issue with effectively leaving a running computer program to control your amp settings is you have no room to adapt on the fly, which is a test of skill and precision, but means you can't say respond to audience interaction and loop a section out a bit longer if you feel like it. (Unless you take it to the next level and have someone backstage with the DAW open you can send commands to to edit it while it's running, potentially scary).
@@nanakakitano9724 Thanks - I'm pretty sure it is 2 in this case. When Angie was doing the pedals it was for variable expression rather than the consistent change in tone and I don't see why they wouldn't show it if it were the case. Plus they don't really go off on the fly or jam from the performances I've seen, so it being pre-programmed to a click makes most sense, especially with the number of changes.
where is electric lady land ? please don't tell me it is in the states or i may have to kill myself for not seeing them while i am still above ground ! weird seeing koga sitting down. reminds me of a live of joe satriani when he played his song 'crushing day'. he wrote it sitting down and it is so technical in the crazy part of the solo that he can't play it standing up: ua-cam.com/video/g-lT2wvJt1M/v-deo.html
Electric Lady Land is in Nagoya in Central Japan, so don't worry you didn't miss them in the states! Koga is sat down because she strained her neck a day or so before this concert and opted to play sitting down to ensure she didn't aggravate the injury.
@@nanakakitano9724 glad to hear i did not miss them. i know they are hugely popular in japan and have been for a long time. love doll$boxx as well. has GS ever been to the states ? they are big here also
@the Doc of Rock they've done mostly anime expos in the US, but nothing since the pandemic. I love GS to death, but I don't think hugely popular is how I would describe them
@@rojam8084 that surprises me - they have been around for a long time and they all have great reputations as musicians. maybe the idol groups are more popular ?
@@thedocofrock1890 They are popular in their niche and among musicians in Japan, but compared to mainstream pop acts they're miniscule. They are known though, e.g. when Saki from Mary's Blood/Nemophila etc appeared on that TV show and talked about them the host had heard of them, and when Koga went to a graphic design studio to get the cover of their 10th anniversary best of done one of the artists there turned out to be a big fan. But are they number one on the radio? No, not at all.
Besides Tomo Zo (who you can't even look at without smiling back), I really love that Hammond B3-like sound that Oreo has going. More of that, please! Love this band!
Wow, what an enjoyable song. Another reason Tomo-zo has become one of my favorite guitarists. The call-response between Yuri and Tomo-zo was an added bonus. I'll admit that I wasn't certain about the addition of Yuri when I first heard her but not only has she more than proven herself as a superb drummer, she is also a great addition to this band of talented musicians.
みんなこのいで立ちなので気づいてもらえなさそうだけどほんとに演奏がしっかりしているんですよね。こういうイントロも十分に聴かせる。
These are musicians of the highest caliber, right up there with Rie aka Suzaku/The Muses, Daisuke Kurosawa's various ensembles, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi et cetera. To view Gacharic Spin as merely an electronic pop group (as seems to be too often the case) is a major error. I seriously compared these ladies to early Yes the other day and feel they could just as well release a full-on Progressive Rock concept album, instrumental Fusion, probably City Pop if they wanted to do so.
Tomo-zo is such a fantastic guitarist! I feel she's way too overlooked!
I very much agree with you. In my book she shares the top spot with Kanami and M&M. Her playing complements and balances with everyone else in GS that it's easy to overlook her. No flash, all musical substance, and then she gets to shine in gems like this.
@@davidarcus5131 I think Kanami & Miyako have a leg up on her since they are composers/pianists as well. But Tomo easily fits in with Midori/ Hazuki (Nemophila).
@@yolandria Tomo-zo composes for Gacharic Spin, she wrote most of "MindSet" and "I Wish I" for example, all members compose for Gacharic Spin however, and Hana does a lot of the arrangement work.
Also worth noting Tomo-zo can play piano, you can see her playing on "Peace" from their 1st Anniversary DVD from back in 2010 for example: ua-cam.com/video/OhCJ9cVx-cM/v-deo.html
@@nanakakitano9724 I was always under the impression Hana did most of the work. Glad to see the other girls adding their creative input as well.
@@yolandria I understand that TOMO-ZO actively participates in the music-writing for Gacharic Spin. She at least collaborated on the song "I Wish I," and the songs that make up the "Fantasy Medley," "Magic Umbrella Girl," and her instrumentals from 2018 and 2022's "I want to take a walk" are her creations. She plays digital piano on one of the songs in the first anniversary live video. So, yeah, she checks all those boxes. Truthfully, all of these guitarists earn "The Best" title in their own right. They are all phenomenal musicians and help make their bands what they are.
年を経る毎にみなさんどんどん可愛くなって行きますね。早くライヴに行きたい！！＾＾
Great guitar, Great bass, keys and drums too! Solid!!!
Now I want to take a walk too. I'd follow them anywhere!
They are always excellent. Tomo-zo rips Even when her guitar is often further back in the mix, it's always powerful and beautiful.
TOMO-ZO is splendid. And exquisite.
And the happiest alien on Earth 👽
@@homegnome2429 Might be a contest between her and Akane Hirose from Band-Maid. Hey, I'll bet you could create a mega super star band just from Japanese women who smile infectuously!
@@Kevin6059 That's a tough call between Akane and Mizuki ( Lonesome Blue / East of Eden ) for the drummer ! And the bassist has to be Fami from Lovebites 🤩
Tomo-zo new guitar heroine, was about time
Luar biasa menampilkan Jazz Fusion, ini titisan dari kelompok Fusion yang terkenal dari Jepang juga dekade 80an, yaitu CASIOPEA.
Tomo-Zo is the coolest lead guitarist in the world.😍👍
She's certainly the happiest! 😀
Great song.❤
Great guitar skills. 😲
Superb band.😎
Nice work, ladies. Love that yuri shows solo chops on this. Although I very much like the Instrumental 2018, this seems to have more transparent and better chemistry between the players. And I trust Hana is out on this number by her own volition -- that no one told her to "take a walk."
Yes, my favourite section is the trading between Tomo and Yuri towards the end.
みんなカワイイし演奏上手いし最高!!
はい、すべてのメンバーはとても素晴らしいです (I hope the auto-translate is ok!)
I want to take a walk, too!
Tidak ada habisnya mereka buat aku terkagum-kagum, kretifitas tanpa batas mereka mampu membuat lagu yg berwarna,karena itu lah saya mungkin sudah hampir 9 tahun mengikuti mereka, thanks bro sudah berbagi video ini salam dari fans GS Indonesia
Terima kasih - salam dari penggemar GS di Inggris
Delightful and smiley!
:)
Ok, why am I now only finding them now??? I've been listening to female Japanese rock bands for a while now, and somehow they never came up. Added to my list for sure
So great to hear this! Sadly they are not so well known or promoted it seems, so I'm trying to do my part with some of these uploads.
I myself accidentally ran across them about a year or so ago, their song Mindset was the first tune I heard by them. For whatever reason I thought "what the hell" & clicked it, and I was blown away by the musicanship. Which meant I had to delve into their past catalog, and see all their transformations musically.
i found dreamcatcher that led me too rolling quartz which let me find band-maid and now gacharic spin
what other female bands should i find?
answer: lovebites
Satu-satunya band yang bisa menyentuh jiwa saya💓
4분이 다 수준급의 연주실력
It's Tomo Oz, what else can you say!!!!!
This band and tune gets a big thumbs up from me. 👍👍
👍👍👍👍
One thing I like about these girls they can go from "VH" to "B King" in 0-60 and back again I nothing flat. Such a wide range of variety. Its like a box chocolates you don't know what your going to get 😂😜😂
Nice one HG. Many thanks.
Thank you for this.
Yez, jazz it up ladies.... I know you hade it in you❣❣❣ I realy like this🤟😎
If you like a jazzy feel then also check out Rabbit Hole by GS if you haven't already 👍
@@homegnome2429 cool will do. I'we been in to Senri and Miku and all that Jazz for some time... so Nippon girls who rock is near to My heart🤟🙏
Gitaris mana lagi yang bisa begitu ceria seperti Tomo-Zo? 💓💓💓💓💓💓
Tidak mungkin!
@@homegnome2429 saya kira juga begitu
Saya mencintai GS tetapi untuk TMZ ++❤😂
Gacharic Spinstrumental 🔥❤️
Thank you Home Gnome
Nice!
I’m surprised the guitar didn’t get red hot during some parts of the song.
すごい。
すごぃ、、シャムシェイドとコラボして欲しい😂
オレオ様すげー🤣
Oreo is my favourite member 💥💥
Question for the guitar gurus: how does TOMO-ZO turn off her octaves at the 1:05-1:06 mark when she's away from her effects box? I can't see her manipulating anything on her guitar. Just curious as to how that works?
Please see the discussion we had on @Bob Paxson's comment on this video a few weeks ago about this topic!
@@nanakakitano9724 Thanks for the earlier comprehensive explanation, which I'd overlooked.. I think the closest I've come to anything like 2) is on a digital keyboard which changed sounds while I was playing without my doing anything except playing, as if the bank/tone changes had been pre-programmed; not using digital keyboard extensively I didn't explore this technology further. It was enough for me to learn how to work a preset combination sequencer on pipe organ, which is my primary instrument. That still involves activating a control handier to access than the actual preset or reversible piston. I think digital keyboards have a foot control like what Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) uses to change sounds without having to switch keyboards or being constrained by a pre-programmed sequencer. 1) puts the onus on the roadie, but I guess that's frequently one of their tasks, if they're musically astute and quick enough. 1a) would keep a bandmate on their toes, especially if they were "taking a walk" for a much-needed break in a single-act show of 2+ hours (longer than this livestream, I realize)!
Menunggu Ryan n Wave reaction to this performance
Wave's reaction should be coming very soon. For Ryan it's on his list.....but could be a while 😉
@@homegnome2429 thanks, penampilan GS ataupun Reactions selalu saya nantikan
How does she change the tone of her guitar without stepping on pedals? Does she have a Caddie?
All programmed through the midi amp as far as I understand but I'm sure some actual guitar/musician people can correct/elaborate.
There's a few possibilities:
1. Roadie who knows the song is doing it backstage with pedals (this is the technique Metallica use)
1a. Might be Angie doing it from backstage as she's shown she can be trusted with controlling the pedals while Tomo-zo plays (see performance of Magic Umbrella Girl) and her and Hana are offstage for this performance.
2. Tomo's Kemper amp is being controlled by a DAW sequence that they're playing along with - we know they play along with DAW audio that gives them e.g. in-ear metronomes so they can start together on time with no-cue (see performance of Reverse Psychology on this channel) and also in-ear reference notes for all coming in together singing in the correct key without a reference we can hear (see the performance of 365日 on Gacharic Spin's official channel, theoretically they could all have perfect pitch but that's unlikely, I believe Hana does though). This is the technique Meshuggah use.
It could be any of those suggestion, but I don't recall Tomo-zo using DAW sequences for amp control before so I'm inclined to lean towards 1 or 1a, but there's no reason it couldn't be 2. The issue with effectively leaving a running computer program to control your amp settings is you have no room to adapt on the fly, which is a test of skill and precision, but means you can't say respond to audience interaction and loop a section out a bit longer if you feel like it. (Unless you take it to the next level and have someone backstage with the DAW open you can send commands to to edit it while it's running, potentially scary).
@@nanakakitano9724 Thanks - I'm pretty sure it is 2 in this case. When Angie was doing the pedals it was for variable expression rather than the consistent change in tone and I don't see why they wouldn't show it if it were the case. Plus they don't really go off on the fly or jam from the performances I've seen, so it being pre-programmed to a click makes most sense, especially with the number of changes.
Why Koga chan only sit on this performance?
She hurt her neck but she is ok now ☺
Throw in a singer and this would be a band. 🤣
女性版高中
where is electric lady land ? please don't tell me it is in the states or i may have to kill myself for not seeing them while i am still above ground ! weird seeing koga sitting down. reminds me of a live of joe satriani when he played his song 'crushing day'. he wrote it sitting down and it is so technical in the crazy part of the solo that he can't play it standing up: ua-cam.com/video/g-lT2wvJt1M/v-deo.html
Electric Lady Land is in Nagoya in Central Japan, so don't worry you didn't miss them in the states!
Koga is sat down because she strained her neck a day or so before this concert and opted to play sitting down to ensure she didn't aggravate the injury.
@@nanakakitano9724 glad to hear i did not miss them. i know they are hugely popular in japan and have been for a long time. love doll$boxx as well. has GS ever been to the states ? they are big here also
@the Doc of Rock they've done mostly anime expos in the US, but nothing since the pandemic. I love GS to death, but I don't think hugely popular is how I would describe them
@@rojam8084 that surprises me - they have been around for a long time and they all have great reputations as musicians. maybe the idol groups are more popular ?
@@thedocofrock1890 They are popular in their niche and among musicians in Japan, but compared to mainstream pop acts they're miniscule. They are known though, e.g. when Saki from Mary's Blood/Nemophila etc appeared on that TV show and talked about them the host had heard of them, and when Koga went to a graphic design studio to get the cover of their 10th anniversary best of done one of the artists there turned out to be a big fan. But are they number one on the radio? No, not at all.
Tomozoか、高崎か？甲乙つけがたい