I am Japanese and I could find little information about him even by googling in Japanese. Just a forum of his fans from 20 years ago. How could someone find about him. It's so mind-boggling.
Tbh I would love to see you discuss more obscure or straight up weird folk music. As after only just checking out a bit of Kengo Iuchi I am absolutely loving it.
I would love to see more videos like this, Metal is such an easy target for disturbing topics, but in a more intimate genre where lyrics can be a focus, Folk can be disturbing on levels that Extreme Metal can’t reach.
very good video man, thank you so much for checking this out. kengo is one of the interesting figures in music ever and it makes me happy that his work will now be a bit more recognized.
Awesome vid, have you ever checked out the boredoms from Japan . Even John zorn has a ton of albums of noise experimental that he released from Japan , like Naked City. Awesome channel 👍
I took the time to listen to Utsu after you shared it on Instagram because the artwork really caught my eye. I loved how even the quietest moments of it sounded completely unhinged, like the musician was right at their breaking point before going into a complete meltdown in the more chaotic parts.
this seems right up my alley, i find folk/(people often ask how) realms of (screa)Emo/& Black Metal comfortable" - just a sound i am so familiar with. i never heard of this dude before and sounds like a good listen.
you bringing up sun city girls also reminds me of the 90s psychedelic garage rock scene in Japan, some of my most recent favorites come from them. Les Rallizes Denudes being the most obvious but theres also dope bands like white heaven, shizuka, high rise, LSD March, and my personal favorite Angel'in heavy syrup. Theres also the crazy experimental and improvisational stuff futshitsusha along anything Keiji Haino related and acid mothers temple. Those last two get lumped into the harsh noise scene with les rallizes denudes but ultimately overshadow an awesome subsect of comforting and "chill" music as one would put. Nothing crazy but im sure you'll like some of the recs hopefully
Hey dude (Wyatt?), you should check out Grim (Japan) if you haven't already, especially Factory Ritual LP.. On a par with Linekraft, yet totally different. On a different note, try Space Machine (aka Masonna) which is really visionary. Good luck. Good pod.
That album art for ‘Depression’ is…something else. Unsettling is an understatement. What is it with Japanese artists and their knack for crafting some of the most nightmarish and bizarre imagery you could possibly imagine?
I'm definitely up for Japanese folk music. Jazz is my music of comfort, though maybe not the jazz you might be thinking of. It's closer to Swing, but the era it was written there wasn't as much of a distinction between the two. French Jazz is kind of its own beast.
I’d say Jandek and Kengo Iuchi are really similar. I prefer Iuchi, I’ve been listening for years. Absolute masterful project. I found him through his collaborator I believe, or that split he was on with the Japanoise project. But yeah it was from Japanoise and experimental music from Japan (and I’m an extremely causal enjoyer of Japanese noise btw)
Maybe I should check him out once more. Before I heard "Anata no Kyouki no Haru ga Saku" years ago, I already knew Keiji Haino's "Watashi dake?", so this kind of music wasn't that much of a surprise.
you really should delve into john fahey's discography, as you'll find both comforting works and challenging, unsettling works along its course one of them in particular is both at once and is a record i hold very dear
Hey Wyatt, maybe check out Spires that in the Sunset Rise (whole name), in particular This is Fire or Curse the Traced Bird. Not quite as visceral as what the Japanese specialize in, but atmospheric for sure.
Dear Wyatt, do you know by any chance the Chinese noise musician/guitarist Li Jianhong [ 李剑鸿 ]? I was suggested some of his works by a cultured fella, in particular San Sheng Shi [ 三生石 ] (a free impro ultra-psychedelic guitar solo album from 2008) and his latest collaborative project from 2023 歲寒三友 Les trois amis de l'hiver
Bro, i know this is not really on the topic of the video. Checking now japancese grind/noise scene. Do you have any explanation or info about Endon's "Mama". I cannot find lyrics or anything about lyrical content of the album or its purpose. I know that this is more about music, yes but still (about musical structure, production and so on i could find but nothing about their debut)
i guess it makes sense since they both come from this Japanese avant-folk tradition but tobari is more on the "indie" side of it, to put it so :). check him out, both records are great. @@wyattxhim
'Noise Folk'........jeeez..... is this where i tap out or just keep on going? I hate bbeing old. Not got much room left in the grey matter. In fact i'm losing it quicker than i can fill it
@@wyattxhim I had to cut my hair short when I got a job as an underground driller on the north of siberia so I could wear a hardhat without lots of hair getting in the way. First I had to get used to it but over some time it felt refreshing because my head became much lighter and it was easy to wash
I think my old comment got nuked... Great. I Found Tougher Than Nails - Delusional Blasphemies Destroyed, full rip. If you are still curious, let me know, I'm down to drop it via mega or dropbox to you, just tell me which way you want me to contact you. Cheers :D
I am Japanese and I could find little information about him even by googling in Japanese. Just a forum of his fans from 20 years ago. How could someone find about him. It's so mind-boggling.
when an experimental musician is from japan, you know you're gonna experience something incredible
[Hanatarash's bulldozer rumbling ominously in background]
so true jajajaj
perhaps
Tbh I would love to see you discuss more obscure or straight up weird folk music. As after only just checking out a bit of Kengo Iuchi I am absolutely loving it.
I would love to see more videos like this, Metal is such an easy target for disturbing topics, but in a more intimate genre where lyrics can be a focus, Folk can be disturbing on levels that Extreme Metal can’t reach.
very good video man, thank you so much for checking this out. kengo is one of the interesting figures in music ever and it makes me happy that his work will now be a bit more recognized.
not even a minute in and i'm jotting down bands to look up
This musician sounds very interesting. You gotta give it up for Japan for having some of the most avant-garde artists out there.
Cool stuff. Reminds me some works of Jandek.
Awesome vid, have you ever checked out the boredoms from Japan . Even John zorn has a ton of albums of noise experimental that he released from Japan , like Naked City. Awesome channel 👍
Omg this is amazing to see!! I think I discovered Kengo Iuchi a year ago. They deserve way more attention
YESSSSS, I love their first release! Wasn't expecting a video on Kengo Iuchi at all, nice work!
I love your videos man
I took the time to listen to Utsu after you shared it on Instagram because the artwork really caught my eye. I loved how even the quietest moments of it sounded completely unhinged, like the musician was right at their breaking point before going into a complete meltdown in the more chaotic parts.
very interesting video, thanks for talking about this you gave me something new to check out
love japanese culture, obscure finds like these are gold
very nice video , it would be awesome to hear you talk about any kind of folk music more often
this seems right up my alley, i find folk/(people often ask how) realms of (screa)Emo/& Black Metal comfortable" - just a sound i am so familiar with. i never heard of this dude before and sounds like a good listen.
you bringing up sun city girls also reminds me of the 90s psychedelic garage rock scene in Japan, some of my most recent favorites come from them. Les Rallizes Denudes being the most obvious but theres also dope bands like white heaven, shizuka, high rise, LSD March, and my personal favorite Angel'in heavy syrup. Theres also the crazy experimental and improvisational stuff futshitsusha along anything Keiji Haino related and acid mothers temple. Those last two get lumped into the harsh noise scene with les rallizes denudes but ultimately overshadow an awesome subsect of comforting and "chill" music as one would put. Nothing crazy but im sure you'll like some of the recs hopefully
Hey dude (Wyatt?), you should check out Grim (Japan) if you haven't already, especially Factory Ritual LP.. On a par with Linekraft, yet totally different. On a different note, try Space Machine (aka Masonna) which is really visionary. Good luck. Good pod.
It reminds me of a twisted and unsettling version of Urfaust in a way
That album art for ‘Depression’ is…something else. Unsettling is an understatement. What is it with Japanese artists and their knack for crafting some of the most nightmarish and bizarre imagery you could possibly imagine?
I'm definitely up for Japanese folk music. Jazz is my music of comfort, though maybe not the jazz you might be thinking of. It's closer to Swing, but the era it was written there wasn't as much of a distinction between the two. French Jazz is kind of its own beast.
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Inugami to Kachiku is his best album
Would love to hear you talk.a out merzbow in general
I’d say Jandek and Kengo Iuchi are really similar. I prefer Iuchi, I’ve been listening for years. Absolute masterful project. I found him through his collaborator I believe, or that split he was on with the Japanoise project. But yeah it was from Japanoise and experimental music from Japan (and I’m an extremely causal enjoyer of Japanese noise btw)
Makoto Kawabata + MSBR
Japan makes some cool shit.
Maybe I should check him out once more. Before I heard "Anata no Kyouki no Haru ga Saku" years ago, I already knew Keiji Haino's "Watashi dake?", so this kind of music wasn't that much of a surprise.
you really should delve into john fahey's discography, as you'll find both comforting works and challenging, unsettling works along its course one of them in particular is both at once and is a record i hold very dear
Hey Wyatt, maybe check out Spires that in the Sunset Rise (whole name), in particular This is Fire or Curse the Traced Bird. Not quite as visceral as what the Japanese specialize in, but atmospheric for sure.
If the thumbnail has a "Live in Japan 2007 by Genocide Organ" vibe, you know the content will be unsettling to say the least
Have you heard about Danielle Dax? Her debut album is quite unique.
It would be great if you could cover Type O Negative.
1:23 Fleurety
Check out Shikabane - Why do you live?
Time for Kan Mikami and Kazuki Tomokawa too!!!
You should check out Hinnem Nihre by Trhä
Dear Wyatt, do you know by any chance the Chinese noise musician/guitarist Li Jianhong [ 李剑鸿 ]? I was suggested some of his works by a cultured fella, in particular San Sheng Shi [ 三生石 ] (a free impro ultra-psychedelic guitar solo album from 2008) and his latest collaborative project from 2023 歲寒三友 Les trois amis de l'hiver
You forgot Death in June andCurrent 93. Apocolyptic Folk.
Have you updated your lighting recently? Looks good!
My wife got me a new camera for Christmas cause she noticed all of the comments criticizing my camera quality haha
Do you know a band called Cultus Sanguine? It will be interesting to know your opinion about them. Pretty sick stuff.
Bro, i know this is not really on the topic of the video. Checking now japancese grind/noise scene. Do you have any explanation or info about Endon's "Mama". I cannot find lyrics or anything about lyrical content of the album or its purpose. I know that this is more about music, yes but still (about musical structure, production and so on i could find but nothing about their debut)
Dax riggs
Consider doing a video on post-rock?
Yes
albert?
only japan would make something like this
I like Kengo Iuchi... kinda. What's up with your hair?
check out daisuke tobari - not really unsettling, but weird, beautiful, and low fi, similar to jandek in a way.
Funny enough I discovered him as he was a related artist to Kengo Iuchi
i guess it makes sense since they both come from this Japanese avant-folk tradition but tobari is more on the "indie" side of it, to put it so :). check him out, both records are great. @@wyattxhim
What’s up?
'Noise Folk'........jeeez..... is this where i tap out or just keep on going? I hate bbeing old. Not got much room left in the grey matter. In fact i'm losing it quicker than i can fill it
What shirt is that?
I'm wondering the same thing
The band is Triumvir Foul (:
Why do you always tell everyone to drink water?
Unrelated but, is that a Triumvir Foul shirt?
Yes
yee yee ass haircut
I haven’t cut my hair in over 5 years
@@wyattxhim I had to cut my hair short when I got a job as an underground driller on the north of siberia so I could wear a hardhat without lots of hair getting in the way. First I had to get used to it but over some time it felt refreshing because my head became much lighter and it was easy to wash
Dude 'most cringey music you listen to'. Like Cyko Sam
I think my old comment got nuked... Great. I Found Tougher Than Nails - Delusional Blasphemies Destroyed, full rip. If you are still curious, let me know, I'm down to drop it via mega or dropbox to you, just tell me which way you want me to contact you. Cheers :D