Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree cites Steve as being a huge influence on his playing in terms of rhythmical design. I was also really drawn to Steve's drumming listening to Japan as a kid and really wanted to become a drummer (ended up a guitarist, but there we are :D ).
Richard, Steve, Mick, Sylvian are the most beautiful thing for the music ever🌺! It’s like life Mother Nature and more made them to create the most beautiful thing in the world and in life!!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I LOVE YOU
Legendary Arthouse performance. You could look for a comparison...but you wont find one. Japan wiped the floor clean after themselves... nobody turned up to contend...Perfection. Should be lauded and recognised.
This song is amazing & shows what imagination Japan had as a band. RIP Mick Karn. Lord knows he was one of the best bass players in the history of the instrument. NOBODY had that guy's bass playing style, period.
Karn had to be talked into appearing here,he and sylvian had well and truly fell out and the band was finished, its amazing when you look at how good they were live
The bass in this song, even during Masami's fancier moments. *chef's kiss* Mick was fantastic at doing certain notes just before you expect them or just after. He had such fantastic timing that took things beyond the typical, while still absolutely working!
Just wish mick was still about, had so much more 2 give 2 music but what he did give 2 it, was sensational, happy in my own body, if I could b someone else would have 2 b the coolest man ever, mick KARN, RIP bro u legend
Bought both the deluxe sleeve 7'' version and 12'' of this single when first released and to this day it is a favourite song of all time especially that extended 12'' version Japan and Siouxsie and the Banshees were all that mattered to me
Just come from a video of ‘Sometimes I feel so low’. Amazing what a difference a few years makes. Everyone is doing a great job in their role, but Mick... words just aren’t enough ❤️
Their meteorical musical (and personal) evolution is pure genius. Even from their criticized early albums there's a unique sound there. They improved by leaps and bounds. RIP Mick, hugely talented, sorely missed.
@@analoguesynths While they ended in genius, I think their musical evolution was due to hard work and possibly immense competitiveness. They were so trashed early on in the UK music press...they wanted respect. They must have practiced really hard. All the time. Except Mick claimed he didn't play bass much between albums...
Mick Karn was the epitome of cool. He had to be coaxed into appearing here, because he and Sylvian had fallen out and he'd, basically, left at this stage. A lot of people claim Mick was being too precocious. He wasn't., Sylvian was being dictotorial. That's also why his own brother and Richard Barbieri left and the band fell apart days later.
'A Foreign Place' by Anthony Reynolds is an excellent book about Japan. You'll find it all in there. They were the first band I ever saw live. Liverpool 13th May 1981. The lights dimmed and they began to play Swing...such an amazing experience to see them.
Yeah, too bad Sylvian pulled the plug on the band after this album, and talks negatively about it, like WTF? Tin Drum was awarded best album in England 10 years after. "On 6 September 2011, BBC Radio 6 Music awarded Tin Drum a 'Goldie' award for the best album of 1981."
Richard Barbieri in a Italian TV program stated that Japan disbanded for saving a friendship. And the friendship in question war that between Mick Karn, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri himself.
Well we are plebians but I suppose we use the other bands comparison because Japan was so very similar to others HOWEVER they moved past it all somehow with sheer guile and talent.
I want to disagree but honestly I can't cause neither groups had that combination. Roxy had some looks and some virtuosity however DD only had one extraordinary bassist and all photogenic lads. When you have Karn as bassist and brass that takes it to another level...smart classy and controlled the media beast.
Jeez some negative comments her3 just indicate how some people can’t accept anything slightly challenging. This is 1982, played live. It’s flipping amazing. I hated japan at the time because of the “style” but later in life was utterly astounded by the musicianship. They are all young and very talented guys. If it weren’t for the image I swear that people would compare the originality to Zappa. Mind you, their earlier stuff was total wank....
@andrew morecowbells65 (loving the name!) Yes, I agree totally. Japan almost past me by (I loved rock), but Japan were a talented bunch and I loved a couple of their more minimalist tunes, it's what I love to listen to now. Sylvian was a great modern thinking writer, Karn a fabulous bassist and woodwind player, Barbieri, Jansen and Dean all very able and helped to push boundaries. Now, I love their 'dresser' style, not many dare do this anymore. The last two studio albums are really quite something!
I don't think the Beeb's sound engineers did a very good mix on this - but in fairness they were probably baffled by what it was 'supposed' to sound like ;)
Steve and Mick kill on this song. Funny that one of the reasons Rob Dean left Japan was the lack of guitar. On this song and performance there is more guitar than on some of the last songs Rob played on. So much guitar here that even David is playing. LOL. Maybe Rob should've stuck it out and stayed after all. To think Sylvian walked away from the band after 1982 is heartbreaking. Another unfortunate (for Steve, Mick, Richard and Rob) thing is that all songs were written by David Sylvian throughout the band's history except for 3 co-writes on their 5th and final album Tin Drum. That means only Sylvian made money that lasted after the band broke up causing Richard Barbieri to have to move back in with his parents once the band was no more. That's just crazy. It would've been better for the band as a whole if songwriting credits had been shared equally with the band because without Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn and Rob Dean along with David Sylvian, Japan wouldn't have had their trademark sound. Each and every one of them contributed and were vital. And while I'm a true Japan fan, Tin Drum is my least favorite album of theirs because it doesn't have the Methods of Dance, Quiet Life, Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Life in Tokyo, European Son, Halloween sound I love most. David intentionally walked away from that sound, never to look back. LITERALLY. In a 2022 self interview, Sylvian said he hadn't listened to ONE NOTE of Japan's music since he imploded the band in 1982. That in itself is just unbelievably sad.
Nice. I would've said Fripp or Alomar, but Belew was first hey. I'll have to hear some of Belew's work for myself. Not that I'm not actually hearing it on any late 70s Bowie album or stuff by Eno anyway from that period. But what I mean is Adrian Belew actually playing in his own style - himself
lol, duran were part of the blitz kids club scene set but had their own club at the rum runner in Birmingham England. they certainly ripped of japans quiet life song for their debut planet earth.
Does anybody appreciate just how good the drums are on this song? Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drums are great
Jansen is a living LEGEND! 🥁
Steve was very influenced by Yukihiro Takahashi...and Paul Thompson of Roxy Music (I think). All great drummers.
Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree cites Steve as being a huge influence on his playing in terms of rhythmical design. I was also really drawn to Steve's drumming listening to Japan as a kid and really wanted to become a drummer (ended up a guitarist, but there we are :D ).
It's 2022 and I still can't gey enough Steve!
Jansen and Karn were probably the best rhythm unit EVER. Japan were, for me, ethereal, elegant and supremely talented !
And amazingly disrespected in the UK music press...and then underrated...and then lionized in their last moments as a band.
What a story. :-(
Couldn't agree with you more.
Mick Karn is a bass monster! As original as it gets.
My favourite
Just how could anyone be as cool as Mick Karn ??
Everything about Japan was breathtakingly cool.
Oddly fascinating is he.
ギターの土屋昌巳日本の誇りです。
Richard, Steve, Mick, Sylvian are the most beautiful thing for the music ever🌺! It’s like life Mother Nature and more made them to create the most beautiful thing in the world and in life!!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE YOU
いま聴いてもJAPANはカッコイイなぁ〜唯一無二のサウンドにビジュアルだよなぁ〜そして土屋昌巳のセンス♫
Legendary Arthouse performance. You could look for a comparison...but you wont find one. Japan wiped the floor clean after themselves... nobody turned up to contend...Perfection. Should be lauded and recognised.
Yes.
@@ericlindsey3069 Eric....I love you.
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The Greatest Rhythm Section Of All Time
土屋 昌巳 Tsushiya Masami's an absolute amazing musician. Playing a kind of Adrian Belew mode. Crazy energy charismatic guitar player.
He is excellent but Rob Dean was the best
This song is amazing & shows what imagination Japan had as a band. RIP Mick Karn. Lord knows he was one of the best bass players in the history of the instrument. NOBODY had that guy's bass playing style, period.
One of most original rhythm sections in music. Criminally underrated!
So very true I think so underated even now truly shocking
Karn was very influenced by Jaco Pastorious. You can hear it clearly
One of my favourite guitar riffs of all time. Seems simple but no-one else had thought of it!
@@Captain_Rhodes Actually by Percy Jones, Mick Karn had acknowledged Jones as an influence at various times during his career.
Karn had to be talked into appearing here,he and sylvian had well and truly fell out and the band was finished, its amazing when you look at how good they were live
They still had the farewell tour to do, documented on the live album and concert film _Oil on Canvas._
Mick Karn was too cool for school. 😎
that guitarist just freakin awesome
These guys were genius, all still producing and to this day creating masterpieces.
Well, except Mick is gone.
Mick Karn, legend RIP my friend
This song is something else for sure. I mean are we hearing this. AMAZING.
The bass in this song, even during Masami's fancier moments. *chef's kiss* Mick was fantastic at doing certain notes just before you expect them or just after. He had such fantastic timing that took things beyond the typical, while still absolutely working!
Masami shreds! Great version of a great song.
brilliant, those guys are gods
Great
Mick Khan was possibly the coolest bastard ever.
the bass player is so cool
Japan are on another level
interesting sounds in this tune. i like this
I get goose bumps no matter how many times I listen to it. Rhythm team is the best!
Fuckin hell! Just as good as I remember it from the days...... Bought Methods of Dance in London in 1982.....
スティーブジャンセンのドラムがすごい！
ミックの首の動きが機械的で不思議な動きですね。
Unique personalities that happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Mick vibing with his sunglasses 🤣
Looking for this kind of one-of-a-kind originality in a band in 2022...
you wont find it.
Good luck..
the song - the band - that got me into new wave at 16
Tight crew this, very much of talent.
True Japan fans love tin drum
Just wish mick was still about, had so much more 2 give 2 music but what he did give 2 it, was sensational, happy in my own body, if I could b someone else would have 2 b the coolest man ever, mick KARN, RIP bro u legend
Awesome
Bought both the deluxe sleeve 7'' version and 12'' of this single when first released and to this day it is a favourite song of all time especially that extended 12'' version Japan and Siouxsie and the Banshees were all that mattered to me
Stuff of legend ❤
ありがとうございました。
2.53, love Mick's roboting.
Fantastic!
Just come from a video of ‘Sometimes I feel so low’. Amazing what a difference a few years makes. Everyone is doing a great job in their role, but Mick... words just aren’t enough ❤️
Their meteorical musical (and personal) evolution is pure genius. Even from their criticized early albums there's a unique sound there. They improved by leaps and bounds. RIP Mick, hugely talented, sorely missed.
@@analoguesynths While they ended in genius, I think their musical evolution was due to hard work and possibly immense competitiveness.
They were so trashed early on in the UK music press...they wanted respect. They must have practiced really hard. All the time. Except Mick claimed he didn't play bass much between albums...
Mick Karn was the epitome of cool. He had to be coaxed into appearing here, because he and Sylvian had fallen out and he'd, basically, left at this stage. A lot of people claim Mick was being too precocious. He wasn't., Sylvian was being dictotorial. That's also why his own brother and Richard Barbieri left and the band fell apart days later.
Where do you have this information from?
it is all on Mick Karn's autobiography @@halcyon-cg2eb
'A Foreign Place' by Anthony Reynolds is an excellent book about Japan. You'll find it all in there.
They were the first band I ever saw live. Liverpool 13th May 1981. The lights dimmed and they began to play Swing...such an amazing experience to see them.
Mick karn slick as ever.
Yeah, too bad Sylvian pulled the plug on the band after this album, and talks negatively about it, like WTF? Tin Drum was awarded best album in England 10 years after. "On 6 September 2011, BBC Radio 6 Music awarded Tin Drum a 'Goldie' award for the best album of 1981."
Richard Barbieri in a Italian TV program stated that Japan disbanded for saving a friendship. And the friendship in question war that between Mick Karn, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri himself.
Sylvian didnt just 'pull the plug' there was friction in the band being caused by their manager
Does anyone else FUCKING HATE looking at the comments and just seeing a bunch of plebs comparing bands to other bands??
Well we are plebians but I suppose we use the other bands comparison because Japan was so very similar to others HOWEVER they moved past it all somehow with sheer guile and talent.
SICK TUNE!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAY HEAD OF THERE TIME!!!!!
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big up for totally outstanding musicianship and good looks ... neither bowie nor roxy music nor duran duran come near to that
I want to disagree but honestly I can't cause neither groups had that combination. Roxy had some looks and some virtuosity however DD only had one extraordinary bassist and all photogenic lads. When you have Karn as bassist and brass that takes it to another level...smart classy and controlled the media beast.
100%
Never seen this before!!
Mick Karn so cool 😎
Jeez some negative comments her3 just indicate how some people can’t accept anything slightly challenging. This is 1982, played live. It’s flipping amazing. I hated japan at the time because of the “style” but later in life was utterly astounded by the musicianship. They are all young and very talented guys. If it weren’t for the image I swear that people would compare the originality to Zappa. Mind you, their earlier stuff was total wank....
Opinions on their early work is my litmus test for how far someone has shoved their head up their ass.
@@witchflowers6942 I love AS and OA 😍😍😍😍
@andrew morecowbells65 (loving the name!)
Yes, I agree totally. Japan almost past me by (I loved rock), but Japan were a talented bunch and I loved a couple of their more minimalist tunes, it's what I love to listen to now. Sylvian was a great modern thinking writer, Karn a fabulous bassist and woodwind player, Barbieri, Jansen and Dean all very able and helped to push boundaries.
Now, I love their 'dresser' style, not many dare do this anymore.
The last two studio albums are really quite something!
I wouldn't say total wank, but before Quiet Life the songs weren't very interesting at all.
@@fuckamericanidiot The first two albums were odd for sure. As Sylvian said, "it's hard growing up in public."
Wherein David outdoes Eno and the Talking Heads "Remain In Light" era...
Just magical. Was lucky enough to see them live in 1981 @ Hammersmith.
Cool fank
intelligent pank
only rhythm section and vocal
カッコいい
mick karn for president
genius
Jansen thumps them tams at 3:34🥁🥁🥁
MICK KARN🎸🖤
First vocal line is VERY Bryan Ferry like.
Classic
Superb.
♡♡♡♡
I think that's just about as cool as Karn ever got, out-cooling Sylvian there. Magnificent rhythm section making it look easy, I assure you it is not.
I don't think the Beeb's sound engineers did a very good mix on this - but in fairness they were probably baffled by what it was 'supposed' to sound like ;)
The synth is way too low
Steve and Mick kill on this song. Funny that one of the reasons Rob Dean left Japan was the lack of guitar. On this song and performance there is more guitar than on some of the last songs Rob played on. So much guitar here that even David is playing. LOL. Maybe Rob should've stuck it out and stayed after all.
To think Sylvian walked away from the band after 1982 is heartbreaking. Another unfortunate (for Steve, Mick, Richard and Rob) thing is that all songs were written by David Sylvian throughout the band's history except for 3 co-writes on their 5th and final album Tin Drum. That means only Sylvian made money that lasted after the band broke up causing Richard Barbieri to have to move back in with his parents once the band was no more. That's just crazy.
It would've been better for the band as a whole if songwriting credits had been shared equally with the band because without Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn and Rob Dean along with David Sylvian, Japan wouldn't have had their trademark sound. Each and every one of them contributed and were vital. And while I'm a true Japan fan, Tin Drum is my least favorite album of theirs because it doesn't have the Methods of Dance, Quiet Life, Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Life in Tokyo, European Son, Halloween sound I love most. David intentionally walked away from that sound, never to look back. LITERALLY.
In a 2022 self interview, Sylvian said he hadn't listened to ONE NOTE of Japan's music since he imploded the band in 1982. That in itself is just unbelievably sad.
💜🤘🏿
Did'nt two member go on to be called Dolphin Brothers in late 80s,anyone know?
So now I know where Simon LeBon got it from..
Could be Fripp playing guitar Karns bassline are derivatives of Asiatic rythms but what a fuckin player superb dosnt cover it 👏
I've always thought the guitar in some of Japan's stuff sounded like Robert Fripp, or Carlos Alomar too. Never a bad thing though!
@@jasonsanders3397 totally agree 👍
Who’s doing the KILLER guitar stuff
Masami Tsuchiya.
@@analoguesynthsk
thank you. He’s clearly who influenced Adrian Belew. Withoutv the shoulder pads.
@@kirkegodfrey414 Some say that Adrian influenced Masami. They’re both great musicians.
Absolutely. Deeply inventive. 🎸
David Sylvian should have had more success
BOØWYは影響受けてますね。
特にインスタントラブやジャスト・ア・ヒ-ロ-は♪
knew was good but never realised till now just how sensational that drummer was
Adrian Belew spawned so many monsters!
Nice. I would've said Fripp or Alomar, but Belew was first hey. I'll have to hear some of Belew's work for myself. Not that I'm not actually hearing it on any late 70s Bowie album or stuff by Eno anyway from that period. But what I mean is Adrian Belew actually playing in his own style - himself
No one was as cool as mick karn mick karn invented cool
Hmm - didn't Duran Duran base their image on these boys?
Bowie x
where was Richard???
やマッピーさん
Guitarist very influenced by Adrian Belew.
What a deservedly well-celebrated and unimaginable bit of awfulness this is.
やまさん
I don't think anyone could make a worse song if they tried.....just my opinion.
You must be joking.
Some people still aren't ready to be challenged.
your opinion is fucking wank... just my opinion.
i got brain rot from reading this
Dumbass
この時の土屋昌巳好き
Hmm - didn't Duran Duran base their image on these boys?
lol, duran were part of the blitz kids club scene set but had their own club at the rum runner in Birmingham England.
they certainly ripped of japans quiet life song for their debut planet earth.