The Best Are in Japan! These are some of the Best Japanese Guitarists!
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- Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
- If you're a fan of Japanese rock, you probably know the musicians on this list.
When we're talking about female guitarists, I think Japan is where you'll find the best of them.
But there are so many incredible guitarists in that country that I will have to divide this video into at least 2 parts.
So, let's start the first part of our list of some of the most popular and skilled female guitarists in Japan.
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I think we have reached a point where we can drop the "female" and "in Japan" qualifiers in this discussion. These are some of the best guitarists in the world, period.
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Absolutely
Referring to them as Japanese female makes as much sense as referring to them as guitarists because they ARE Japanese female guitarists, and it's obvious this video is about them. What you're saying is equivalent to saying "Don't put the word 'frog' in the title!" when the video is literally about frogs.
I’ll bet these girls wish they could play ‘modern guitar’ like ‘ichika’(from japan). Tim Henson American.
Also everyone, and every guitarist on earth, all drop their jaws when they see ‘Marcin patrzalek’. Every guitarist wishes they could play like ‘Marcin patrzalek’
These guys are modern guitarist. Play anything on spot.
Only problem is elite guitarist fro 80s like Paul Gilbert struggle coping from these guys.
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If I had to choose between all of the extremely talented female guitarists coming from Japan I would choose Kanami above the rest. She not only is technically proficient with her instrument she is imaginatively creative. As impressive as it is to see many of these ladies flexing up and down the fretboard in an incredible display of fretboard gymnastics, and it is no doubt impressive as hell but after all is said and done it is just gymnastics, scale exercises performed with precision at records speeds.
It is one thing to have the physical prowess to command your instrument and another to use that tool in distinct and creative ways. Technique is one thing but how that technique is applied and composed is another. I feel kanami has an extensive pallet of techniques to draw from in order to create a distinct sound of her own. Like a painter who has access to a wide array of colors to draw from she is not limited by anything which allows her the freedom to express herself and her art in interesting and imaginative ways all the others have not.
Kanami may not be the flashiest or the most technical but she is the most imaginative and creative. Im sure if she wanted to she could but it does not serve the purpose of what music is in the first place. It is supposed to express and communicate something that words or pictures cannot. Music is to be experienced and felt at a direct and meaningful way and Kanami with her writing and playing is in tune with that form of expression.
If anything many of us would like to see her extended her guitar soloing. She ultimately leaves you wanting more because of how good of a taste she provides. She ultimately serves what is needed to create what best serves the song and not serving herself and her ego. She is an unselfish creative artist that sees the importance of the composition over shininess of the composition. She definitely needs to be considered in the conversation of the all-time greats male or female.
The graceful ladies from Lovebites. I will be seeing them play live in London in June.😁
i will be seeing them in bruxelles in june as well. so looking forward to it
I will be seeing them in Lindau, Germany. Miyako ist not only one of the best guitarists, she is also an incredible piano concert player. I haven't seen anyone who could play both of these instruments perfectly but her.
MY favorite is Kanami because of her versatility and uniqueness.
Hello, Kanami is one of my favorites too. Here she is in concert last summer: UA-cam video: OｰVILS Kanamiさん🎷Baritone Saxphone🎷 ：2023/6/3(土)ミス・ワールドジャパン2023 京都大会【特技審査】
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There is something special about Kanami. When she plays, it’s always melodic and not overshadowed by shredding or ambition. She loves what she plays and it translates powerfully to the listener!
My favorite are M&M..when it comes to solo guitars i love not only technical but also melodic..M&M have both of them...suit with the music too..love lovebites🔥🤘🐺
I wish I agreed with this! I find the two Lovebites guitarists to actually be a bit bland except in isolated cases. I would like to hear more interesting uses of harmonic tensions/resolutions, among other things. As it is, their playing has more of a “paint by numbers” feel to me, and I never feel emotionally engaged.
Sorry for my negative-sounding comments, that’s not my intention. I just wish I found this obviously popular band to appeal more to me, I guess.
The one who really surprised me is Yuki from D_Drive. I like her ideas and phrasing quite a lot.
@@FullmetalHotpantsI've actually seen Yuki and her band D_Drive live at NAMM and to be honest they got boring real fast. After a couple of songs, they all seemed to blur together.
@@FullmetalHotpants ちゃんとLOVEBITESを聴いていますか？miyakoの演奏は最高に感情移入できるしmidoriの演奏は気分爽快になります！
@@guitarzen5999 that’s fair!
@@kanegonzoo16 I’m sorry, I would like to read and reply but UA-cam isn’t translating it for me. If you disagree, sorry for that! My intention isn’t to try to prove who is better or who is worse. It is only my personal opinion as a listener. No offense intended.
If i had to choose, it would be Kanami... Not the best technique for sure, but she is also an incredible songwriter, her guitar is talking to your soul and i love her chromatic runs.
But it is a tough choice!
I agree with this distinction. If we’re talking strictly guitar, it’s a tough choice. But if we include songwriting, Kanami is in a league of her own-one of the most phenomenal rock musicians on any continent in many decades.
And what technique is she horrible at? I'd say she has mastered just about everything you can do on a guitar and then some.
@@yolandria Dude... From not the best to horrible is an huuuuuge gap. Why just black and white? Do not put words in my mouth i did not say... WTF and end of discussion, you really need to read and UNDERSTAND before you get on your keyboard and type in stuff like this
Miyako is my favorite musician. Extremely multi-talented. I feel Miyako & Midori are the best dual lead guitarists going today, if not ever.
I love Midori she has such a great vibe. The amount of talent in Japan is insane but Miyako and Midori are 1 and 2 on my list and the fact they are in 1 band and play old school metal is the best thing ever. 🤘
All of them are World top class musicians.
at this level of talent, it's 100% a matter of personal preference, and appreciation of their attitude and personality. because, objectively, no one could declare that one of them is not a virtuoso of this instrument. It's just a matter of the heart. Mine goes to Kanami, because with every song she gives me goosebumps, which is a great indicator of whether an artist thrills us or not.
In my opinion, Kanami is the best.
All of them are highly skilled guitarists, and in terms of accuracy and clarity, Kanami might be at the bottom of the group.
However, Kanami is the only one who can make me cry or give me goosebumps.
And above all, Kanami is an outstanding songwriter, and I feel like she is on a different level from other guitarists.
The others are all very skilled and talented guitarists, and I think Kanami is an overwhelming artist.
Miyako ("The Golden Touch") & Midori ("The Crazy Shredder"), one of the best duos/twin guitarists ever !!
My favorite is definitely Kanami. There's just something about her composing that just gets to me. She truly speaks through her guitar.
M&M from Lovebites are also great.
Miyako is #1 !!! Her duo with Midori is outstanding ! Lovebites is the best metal band in the world ! 🤘🐺🎸✨💓
Saki is amazing. I am so sad she left Nemophila but they are still amazing (saw a Instagram-Live performance of them this morning)
Why she left the band?
differences in musicality.
Kanami's solos are in human form. So I love her and Band Maid.
Asking about your favorite Japanese female guitar player is going down a rabbit hole😂 the number of very skilled guitar girls in Japan is insane...
But heartwise, M&M are my goddesses followed by Chakki (Saki), Hal-Ca and Kanami. I love them all, every single guitarist has their own little charm... oh, special mention to Chizuru Segawa. Her smile can light a solar system😊
Chizuru's joy in playing is contagious and The Jazz Avengers are a phenomenal band.
I like Kanami because I can hear it is her playing. It is melodic and fun, fast and slow and space for her band maids, who are just as cool.
Miyako, Midori, Yuki, Kanami, Hazuki, Saki and Lisa X, i love them all, they are all absolutely extraordinary guitarists.
My favorite is perhaps Miyako.
I recommend a guitarist named Erika Van Halen by the band Whiskey Dust.
Great video 👏👍
Another guitarist I recommend is Chizuru Segawa from the band The Jazz Avengers, her joy in playing is contagious.
Shoka Okubo is another guitarist I recommend, she sings and also plays drums.
Great suggestion, love Erika's solos.
My favorite is Band-Maid and Kanami. They are my favorite band, period.
thank you for this great video. I love M&M from lovebites. and when it comes to skills, technique and tone, narumi has to be mentioned in the next episode.
Biggest faves: M&M + Hal-ca (she should be mentioned in the 2nd video together with Narumi)
Miyako and Midori are juste absolutely amazing together htere is so much alchemy between them that their respective talents make them shine even more brightly.
It will always be Mincho for me ❤
I'm also a big fan of Gacharic Spin's Tomo-Zo! She's not the stereotypical super shredder but very versatile and I like how she combines chords and melodies in her solos. She is also a lead singer, unfortunately not on GS's two recent releases.
I think they're all great musicians with their own style and technique. They fit in their groups perfectly.
as a big fan of Lovebites of course my favorite duo is Midori & Miyako.glory to Lovebites
Kanami writes the songs i want to listen to over and over, shes my choice
It is really hard to choose the favourite from them, but I would go with Hazuki, Li-sa-X and Kanami. Hazuki is hugely underrated, unfortunately. She does not seem to have the egoism of a solo guitarist when she is in a band, so in a way, I am glad with the departure of Saki as now Hazuki is "forced" to be in the spotlight.
Miyako n Madori 🙏
*Midori
Kanami has the soul of a rock guitarist. Her attitude and execution are what has always impressed me. The others in this video are kind of showy noodlers.
Kanami Tōno is an absolutely phenomenal guitarist!!!
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She is a little, sweet guitar Queen!!!
I don't understand why people always have to compare one against the other. Can't we just enjoy what each Master brings to life.
Nuffsaid🤟
The most impressing parts to me, about Midori & Miyako are:
a). that both started playing guitar relatively late, which is very unusual for pro rock/metal guitarists.
and
b). that both are so ''in tune'' live, when they play all these ''twin guitar'' harmony parts, that takes lots of practice.
They are astonishingly good at the harmony-lead thing.
SAKI is my favourite. Apart from liking her playing style, I also totally covet her signature guitar and her Marshall Custom Shop Tattoo JVM and 1960. That said, I'm still a little sulky at her right now.
All these players are great. Anyone who doesn't love Kanami is not to be trusted.
Kanami ❤
Midori💚💚💚💚💚
I know and love every single musician on your list, on every givin day, I will be listening to many of them, in many configurations, and there's so many more yet to be mentioned, I've been infatuated with all these musicians, starting in 2016 with Kanami, and I've never looked back at my former music listening since.
Gotta say, I love everyone on this list. Hard for me to pick a favorite because at any given moment they're all my favorites, and that's what's so beautiful about these ladies. Immense talents, each and every one , but if I had to pick one it would be Kanami because BAND-MAID was the first Japanese all female band I ever heard; and her writing, composing and playing skills are absolutely breathtaking 🙏🕊&❤
Wonderful vid. Amazing guitarists all. Japan seems to have the most concentrated female instrumental talent in the world, and it really doesn't seem close. My fav is Kanami of Band-Maid: her guitarwork sings to me.
Yes, guitarist, bassist, drummers, folk & classic instrumentalist, too concentrated in Japan.
There are a few very good ones too in other countries, but not as much as in Japan.
Ditto!
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Mincho...#1
☆★☆HAL-CA IS TOO FUKCING AWESOME TO B HERE💥🤟
She's the best!
@@bobkish824 U betcha🤟
they are all great but for me its miyako
Next time, I will also ask you to introduce Sakura Yoshida of HAGANE and HAL-CA of Asterism to you.
I fully support ❤
Sakura is amazing
Cheers for that. I knew of lovebites and band-maid, but had not realised the depth and breadth of rock talent amongst women in Japan. Having the history and connections laid out like this was very informative.
Kanamincho,Miyako,Madori,Saki.Thank you Venus Gaijin for your hard work in putting this together rock on brother.
Japan has so many talented young musicians. There must be something in the 水.
I bet, when they tried to lure Amaterasu out of her cave there was a metal band playing 🤘
Love Band-maid definitely the best group ever!
I wish there r more mature maniacs.
Let us not forget Chizuru who plays with Senri's fusion band.
tomo-zo (gacharic spin)
Most underrated guitarist
1 of the few who plays melodically with a singing ear.Usually the underrated ones r the best,namely Yuki D,Lisa X,Narumi,SuzakuRie,Erika van Halen n the 1 above all..HARUKA RISING MOON.
Ok, you showcased already Sakura and Hal-C. And then go on with Rie a.k.a. Suzaku, Tomo Zo, Narumi .... and more... There are so many incredibly talented female guitarist (and other rock musicians) in Japan - it would take hours and hours to present them all as you did with this really wonderful video!👍👍👍👍🤟🤟🤟😀
All the ladies are incredible but for me, it’s Kanami. She also writes and arranges all of Band Maids songs and is an accomplished pianist. ❤️
No need for arguments to justify your favorite, especially not ones that fit exactly on at least 4 others on this list lol.
I gotta say it’s going to be Kanami for me, I absolutely love the melodies she chooses the different styles that she brings to the table and her phrasing. In my opinion, she’s a one of a kind.
Great video Venus !!!! You really hit all the high points. I can't wait for the next one. One thing though, I think that Li-sa-X has the talent and ability to be the best. Her versatility is amazing and the fact that she delves into other genres like rockabilly and bluegrass shows her wide-ranging mind. I will say, with all due respect to the other guitarists on the list, that Li-sa-X has the fastest fingers in this video. I'll have to see how the next group stacks up. Have you already done, or will be doing, a list of favorite female drummers ? I think that would be interesting, lol.
Saki is outstanding. She is remarkable, with a high recognition value. But I think technically Hazuki is unique.
Midori and Miyako great combo
The level of talent displayed here is phenomenal. Kanami has stolen my heart though. Some people have said that they could play her music style. I say yeah, maybe you can, but could you write it? I don't think so. Excellent video.
I'm old school dino rock and I mean old as dirt!!! For me Kanami all the way she's got the right stuff!😁 The others can play but there is just something about Kanami's style and feel when she plays that moves me the same way others like EVH, Schenker, SRV, Page, Clapton.....
Yeah , all of these Female Guitarists are awesome , I was in Japan a few times and saw some of them live ! I`ve seen Saki 8 times with MarysBlood and also the first gig of Nemophila ,
3 times Yuki with D Drive and 2 times Band Maid with Kanami and some more like Yashiro , Rie aka susaku , Eita , Bridear with Ayumi !
I forgot to list Eita, yes
What a Great Video showcasing some of the most Talented AWESOME Guitarist's in the entire world. Just always Smiles listening to their music, always.
Great list of phenomenal guitarists. Lisa-X is the best technically from this list though not my favorite (only Hal-ca from part 2 is on her level). Miyako is the best overall musician (and it’s not really close). My personal favorite guitarist is Hazuki; 7strings, humility, and for the joy she exudes while playing.
Have to agree about Miyako. As an overall talent (piano, guitar, composing, arranging, and more) there really anyone that close to he in the bigger musician picture. Its why she has became my all-time favorite musician.
A very fine list it is! Outstanding talent across the whole video.
Kanami. For the sound, inspiration & groove.
Miyako and Midori!!!
You missed one on that list.
Lisa13 from Moth in Lilac. A very special one.
Born without a right hand, she managed to play the guitar in a metal band with a prosthesis her dad made for her.
She also was part of the endceremony of 2020( or 2021) para-olympics in Tokio.
For me, Miyako is the best for her musical versatility and excellence.
Mincho❤
Your list is spot on!
For a part one, sure
Thank you for the music, Saiki-Chan…I can only hope to catch you live one of these days. Your contribution to Japanese metal is invaluable. 🔥🇯🇵🤘🍻💕
Saiki is BAND-MAID’s singer.
Fat fingers. 🤷♂️🤣
It’s great to start with piano! The student learns to read music and use music theory! However these musicians started or their ages, the musicianship they demonstrate is rock-solid!
Thank you for all the history I knew a lot of it but I love going over it. I was not aware that Yuki of "D Drive" is in a new band "East of Eden" just check them out I will be watching them. Since this is part 1 suspect we will be see Hal- Ca from Asterism in part 2
I'm currently in awe of Hal-Ca from the band Asrerism!
I hope you're going to include Gacharic Spin on the next video. Lead guitarist TOMO-ZO and bass guitarist F Chopper Koga are both amazing. They are both founding members of the band that formed 15 years ago.
Great video, thanks for that!! All very talented and hard working women and it just boils down to what style and sense of melody each person prefers! M & M consistently tick all the boxes for me!!🤘
Hazuki and Kanami for sure. Both do exactly what the song calls for and speak with their guitar without all the unneeded flash.
Tomo-Zo (Gacharic Spin).
Glad to see this video at my homepage, thanks for showing me "female band side" of Japan, I have a new joy source thanks to you :) Btw do anyone know the song 10:26? I really like Kanami and her solos.
Thank you😁🤟 I'm glad you liked the video.
First song is Band-Maid - Without Holding Back
The second song is Band-Maid - Giovanni (instrumental version)
@@venusgaijin Oh weow... These are the best things I've ever heard in a while. Thank you so much.🤩
@insomnia-drct5703 You're welcome, man👊 (I guess)
Kanami is a step above the rest. Most of the rest all sound similar, Kanami sounds like herself.
lmao
Miyako Lovebites!!😍🥰
Kanami Band-Maid, Midori Lovebites and Toki Aldious
歌波のソロは人間の形をしているから好きなの🙂😊
良い表現ですね。指板の上を平面的に走り回るのではなく、立体感があるというか全体として姿をなしている感じがします。
Toki. Don’t be forgetting Toki. Being a guitarist in a band isn’t only about being the best or the fastest, it’s also about chunpa!
You need another category of guitarist / vocalist too - Asaka and Matsuri are two to start and maybe Mayu will be in that company one day…
Kanami and Saki are my favorites.
I was thinking about this and I think I agree. Kanami is pretty inventive, and she is playing cleanly and aggressively through an Orange amp (I believe) that isn’t really saturated with distortion. It does take skill to make all that come together.
I find that while Saki has some technical difficulties with super fast picked phrases due to how she picks from the elbow at that speed, she has an excellent ear for composition. She is very good at writing solos that actually go somewhere, and knows how to avoid the vortex of mindless 16th-note phrases at 220 bpm. It’s not so easy to do but she makes it seem like it is.
Harmonic Kanami inventive? yet 2 hear in relation 2 her melodic contemporaries like the other mentioned here,Yuki d,Hal-Ca,LisaX,Narumi n the like.Correct with Saki though but I haven't scrutinise tht elbow thing but it does affect the action.
Well, I like them all. Miyako & Midori are like the perfect Yin & Yang. Yuki posesses some real elegance in her playing and personality. Hazuki is really technical, Saki is the creative, free spirit blessed with charisma (and btw she is drop dead gorgeous), Lisa-X is a super talented shredding machine, Kanami embodies fun and creativity... In the next video show some love for Narumi-san, she is a really great musician (her solo album "The Seed" is awesome, she is not the typical metal guitarist). And oh yes, the tiny but mighty genius Hal-Ca is inevitable, I really admire her passion, charisma, technique and musical maturity :)
ミンチョの奏でる音はテクニックが凄いとかじゃなく、本当にメロディアスでかっこ良いから好きです。
That Li-Sa-X clip at 25:11 is just so far beyond insane that it's almost criminal.
Hisako Tabuchi, she started with Number Girl, later was a member of the mega alternative band Bloodthirsty Butchers.
Don't forget about Natsuko Miyamoto from Mass of Fermenting Dregs, I like her voice.
Within Japanese culture and history the female offspring of a family, are expected to learn a musical instrument along side 'The tea ceremony'.
Back in history this would of been a traditional Japanese one, but in modern times piano/string/woodwind are popular choices!
Aiso meant to say Kanami is my favorite because of her talent, skill, and wonderful songwriting abilities.
Arigatou! 🤘🤘
Kanami may not be the best or most technical guitarist (how do you define best anyway), but she is (in my mind) the most impressive musician given her chops and most importantly, her song-writing skills. In the melodic hard rock world - she sits alone at the top of the heap.
Asterism のHal-ca , Hagane のSakura が私のお気に入りですね。
The reason why you can find lots of good decent musicians in Japan, it’s because they receive music classes from a very young age
Schools encourage them a lot with art
While here, at least in my country, there are no music classes at all, if you want to learn you need to look for a music teacher outside the school and pay him/her
My favourites are M & M from Lovebites and Yuki (D-Drive and EOE)
Technically, all of them are extremely proficient but, one aspect of a musician that makes them truly great is their uniqueness and individuality. Sadly, all of these ladies sound like clones of each other.
There are reasons why things are in classes, groups, genres and categories and this is no exception. That's okay, because beyond their musicality, I go by looks! 🥰🤩😍 and 😍😍
Key word "clone" is right.If I hadn't seen the video I would have thought it's coming from a single player except for YukiD.
@@7StringSweepGoddessAboveAll Exactly my thoughts.
The maker of this video downloaded the parts he liked best from each of the guitarists and then edited them. He didn't bother to show the characteristics of each of these guitarists specifically. That would have been a lot more work and would have required additional knowledge. That's why a lot sounds similar here, especially for untrained heavy metal ears. I've been studying these Japanese guitarists for 4 years and I can tell you that there are big differences and playing styles. Most people are too lazy to bother with the work of these women, but writing a precocious opinion in the UA-cam comments is always quick. 🧐
@@gitterich Well, you've definitely got the precocious comment category nailed so well done there. My opinion is based solely on the evidence from the video despite having been a watcher of most Japanese metal musicians for a while. Also, creating a video showcasing various guitarists, all of whom sound virtually identical to me would have been extremely difficult, so they may be more alike than you realise.
Great Start - I hope part 2 includes Kanon from Accent
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I can't help but get the impression that Japanese ladies also seem to have produced some wicked drummers!
Lisa X is another level. 🖖🏽🍀
1. M&M Lovebites💚💚❤❤
2. Yuki D-Drive
3. Saki ex Nemophila
4. Sakura Yoshida Hagane
5. Toki Aldious
❤ Miyako