Japanese Funk and Soul That Will Brighten Up Your Day

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @kangfukick
    @kangfukick 2 роки тому +2194

    00:15 Akiko Yano - Iroha ni Konpeitou
    03:16 Junko Yagami - yozorano earring
    06:59 Momoko Kikuchi - Ocean Side
    10:32 Yuuko Shibuya - MADE IN JAPAN
    14:12 Hatsumi Shibata - Show Me The Way
    18:07 Tome Asagami - Hot Sake
    21:26 Tatsuro Yamashita - Space Crush
    25:18 Ichiro Nitta - Cool Ga Atsui
    29:18 Nanako Sato - Powder Game
    32:53 Junko Ohashi- A Love Affair
    37:20 Aru Takamura - Koi wa saikou (I'm In Love)
    40:48 Miki Matsubara - Aoi Ballpoint Pen
    44:10 Junko Ohashi & Minoya Central Station - Yume wo Miyou yo
    Thank you for sharing.😃

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 роки тому +21

      Wow! You know how to make people happy!
      Thank YOU for sharing! 🙃🥰

    • @marcjacobscontinued9411
      @marcjacobscontinued9411 2 роки тому +6

      @@kangfukick thanks.
      And, in this case, you as well 🙂

    • @HoustonWadeCompton
      @HoustonWadeCompton 2 роки тому +3

      thank you for some reason the tracklist is never complete, would be nice if you could provide these in the description in future videos.

    • @HoustonWadeCompton
      @HoustonWadeCompton 2 роки тому +4

      @@kangfukick, you have no idea how valuable this list is; I tend to struggle to find some tracks due to the always incomplete tracklist given in the description, You have saved me a great deal of time, effort, and hassle.

    • @taka-tz1xv
      @taka-tz1xv 2 роки тому

      in fact,the japanes yongs almost know these sings😭

  • @iRywo
    @iRywo 7 місяців тому +7

    I've been grinding through these playlists while adding animations in my video's, it's a godsend for focus! Thanks for this earmagic guys!

  • @jonathanfox676
    @jonathanfox676 2 роки тому +1409

    I work in a lab with people from around the globe and I play this channel all the time cause everyone just gets down

    • @annulrsolformrkelse4023
      @annulrsolformrkelse4023 2 роки тому +17

      That's really cool! What kind of lab is it?

    • @jonathanfox676
      @jonathanfox676 2 роки тому +64

      @@annulrsolformrkelse4023 An agricultural research lab

    • @karenphillips-hinds6959
      @karenphillips-hinds6959 2 роки тому +5

      That’s awesome! 💞

    • @forevershampoo
      @forevershampoo 2 роки тому +184

      thats cool I work in a meth lab and play this all the time but my partner took apart the speakers last night so now we just play music on a phone speaker

    • @taval8389
      @taval8389 2 роки тому +5

      @@forevershampoo 😄😄

  • @misasachi
    @misasachi 2 роки тому +5

    画も素敵、何より楽しそうなのが素晴らしい。80’sは個人的には避けていたきらいがあるが2週、3週して聴けるようになったかも。大人っぽい曲が多いし聴きやすいですね。きちんと選曲すればすごくいい流れでお洒落ですね。有り難うございます。

  • @Blackmadonna.specialty.coffee
    @Blackmadonna.specialty.coffee 2 роки тому +90

    Best music to open my coffee shop every morning and set up things in the right place and attract clients btw...
    greetings from Tulum Mexico

  • @doyleeee
    @doyleeee 2 роки тому +53

    久しぶりに見に来てみたら登録者すごい増えてる!スタジオも新しくなっててかっこいい!
    自分の知らない、生まれる前のいい曲を教えてくれてありがとう!Thanks for letting me know cool songs from my country that I've never knew.

  • @AlbertJCarbajal
    @AlbertJCarbajal 2 роки тому +34

    I was drinking some wine all alone in my room, trying to search all the possibilities for a project. Saw this video uploaded, perfect pairing for my drink and emotions. All the love from Peru.

  • @せみ-t5o
    @せみ-t5o Рік тому +2

    日本の曲が全然違うテイストに聞こえる、、面白い!!😂😂たのしかった~ありがとう!!
    Japanese songs sound completely different taste with your wonderful sence!! Thank you for fun time.

  • @lauragwillim1055
    @lauragwillim1055 2 роки тому +23

    Oh wow! This came up in my recommended then I clicked on the channel! Holy moly! The variety of international music from so many decades! I can’t wait to listen my way through this! What a gem of a find!

    • @AshScottX
      @AshScottX Рік тому +1

      In total agreement with you. Oh how i concur

  • @MaxArch
    @MaxArch 2 роки тому +188

    Japanese city pop is just a rare gem!

  • @johannkeens-douglas9360
    @johannkeens-douglas9360 2 роки тому +30

    I absolutely love Japanese Funk! Ultimate feel good music! This channel is 24k Gold. Thank You!

  • @burner8959
    @burner8959 2 роки тому +37

    Sweet! Japanese funk and soul mix to make my Sunday bright! Thanks Zag and Shaqdi! Hope you both are doing well. Looks like Zag got his brace off? Congrats if it's so. Be well you fine people.

  • @きか-p7u
    @きか-p7u 2 роки тому +33

    海外の人から改めて教わることの出来る日本の音楽の素晴らしさ。
    有り難う素敵なお二人(^_^ゞ

  • @wulpeswulpes9574
    @wulpeswulpes9574 24 дні тому

    Thank you for this mix, I've listened to it so much both when I study and when I light up 🔥
    Hot sake goes so hard

  • @nonottim
    @nonottim 2 роки тому +125

    I was having a tough and slow start to my day...and this set just gave me so much life and energy. Thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @jamescarter3410
    @jamescarter3410 2 роки тому +1

    Like like.like!!! On the balcony with a pot of coffee, beautiful summers morning. Heavenly!!

  • @arianiwidowati7891
    @arianiwidowati7891 2 роки тому +10

    Much love from Bali Indonesia🥰🥰🥰 I am listening to this channel on Sunday evening waiting for sunset in Legian beach. What a great discovery , keep up the good work !

  • @charlottecato255
    @charlottecato255 Місяць тому

    I only just discovered Japanese earlier this year and this is one of my favourite sets. Just impossible to be in a bad mood listening to this. Thank you!

  • @derekhauk11
    @derekhauk11 Рік тому +7

    It's fun to get to not only enjoy the great selection but also to get to appreciate the craft that goes into making it and the fun you're having in the room!

  • @kyle108
    @kyle108 2 місяці тому

    Wow! Beautiful set & yr dual dynamic is bliss absolute.

  • @knownunknowns589
    @knownunknowns589 2 роки тому +4

    Hot sake hot looove BABY!! Thank y'all so much for all of your videos, I have discovered so much amazing music through your mixes, I relish seeing a new upload in my feed 'cause I can't wait to see what I'll discover next!

  • @元気いっぱい-m1q
    @元気いっぱい-m1q 2 роки тому +21

    素晴らしい!
    日本の若い世代の人にも聴いてほしい。

  • @brendahinojosa3736
    @brendahinojosa3736 2 роки тому +3

    wow! I'm so loving this! the play list did brighten up my day even more than it already was. Thank you! Thank you! Fantastic!!

  • @ksagosen
    @ksagosen 2 роки тому +24

    First, kudos on the music selection.
    Second, as an artist I love that you actually give credit to the artists themselves. :)

  • @baldbeardedbassist
    @baldbeardedbassist 2 роки тому +31

    The music selection and visual aesthetic are so dialed in on this channel! Upbeat music, tried-and-true sounds, that wall of plants, the rotary mixer. All things that are good can be found here! You really shot to the top of my favorite music channel, thanks for all the awesome videos!

  • @caldeiraocarvalho
    @caldeiraocarvalho 2 роки тому +1

    So nice... Beautiful songs for as sunday evening! Thanks!

  • @danaquino7915
    @danaquino7915 2 роки тому +17

    You guys just don't know wow much I needed this today. Thank you!

  • @sibusisomavimbela6995
    @sibusisomavimbela6995 2 роки тому +1

    Just found this channel and already I'm spellbound

  • @rogerioabreu3081
    @rogerioabreu3081 2 роки тому +61

    Amazing Set! :) I love when there is Japanese music here.

  • @faterlandas
    @faterlandas 10 місяців тому +1

    the view from tOOp is awesome. can't stop WATCHING these tracks :)

  • @sasaranaer
    @sasaranaer 2 роки тому +5

    I love both this channel and Japanese City pop but the first thing that caught my eye and made me wat to click is Shaqdi in the thumbnail she is a whole vibe and I'm here for it

  • @gogogracie
    @gogogracie 2 роки тому +2

    y'all weren't playing about the 'brighten up your day' part. this is awesome. thanks gais

  • @bigear23052001
    @bigear23052001 2 роки тому +126

    Hi from Tokyo. What a great comeback!
    All tracks are well-known but some didn't sound that attracting then (for me).
    Now they all sound brilliant. Big cheers for your lovely choice and great vinyl collection!

    • @pr1me840
      @pr1me840 2 роки тому +16

      You should add your own recommendations. I would love to hear.

    • @AshScottX
      @AshScottX Рік тому +1

      Yeah upload some tracks if poss im sure you'd be appreciated. By me at least

  • @yourbuddyunit
    @yourbuddyunit Рік тому +1

    I bet those plants are so happy, getting to listen to some of the best music in the world.

  • @nonchan7416
    @nonchan7416 2 роки тому +22

    最高の選曲ですね!
    As Japanese, Your choice of music is really great and respectful to the all artists!

  • @diegofloor
    @diegofloor 2 роки тому

    Thank you, algorithm! Here's a channel I will most certainly subscribe to and listen to everything.

  • @HannoverXavi
    @HannoverXavi Рік тому +4

    Japanse City Pop is one of my favourite things in the world. I would love to see the classic "Plastic Love" on vinyl, it would be amazing. Keep on guys. Regards from Brazil!!

  • @rodrigofazenda9316
    @rodrigofazenda9316 3 місяці тому

    I love love love love love love this, thank you. I think I've listened to this more than 50 times

  • @MKL_D
    @MKL_D 2 роки тому +173

    Wow, this was awesome. Before this, I had never heard of Japanese funk. Thanks

    • @getsmartquick
      @getsmartquick 2 роки тому +4

      I also like the genre it's so uplifting full of of life full of art. Lesson learnt when you study the craft you art becomes twice as amazing

    • @brianh.000
      @brianh.000 2 роки тому

      Do yourself a favor and give a listen to
      Casiopea's Mint Jams. (1982)
      ua-cam.com/video/6GEI3PpXEAo/v-deo.html

    • @garyprater8139
      @garyprater8139 2 роки тому +2

      Only thing I knew was my brother use to go Japan with Roger & Zapp and they loved it.

  • @hakimihamizi4835
    @hakimihamizi4835 2 роки тому +1

    The only channel that exhibits the dopest carpet, amazing music, and healthy indoor plants!

  • @BGMRelaxingMusicStudio
    @BGMRelaxingMusicStudio Рік тому +3

    Every song is like a warm hug.

  • @alexacastillo3050
    @alexacastillo3050 9 місяців тому

    I love this so much, literally I listen to this every day at work, at home, in my car, EVERYWHERE

  • @user-sv6qe3jx6l
    @user-sv6qe3jx6l Рік тому +5

    I'm Japanese, and I like Japanese funk of this era, but from the first song, there was a wonderful song that I didn't know, and it was the best encounter. I like this kind of music that is gentle but fun and exciting.

  • @masskonfuzion
    @masskonfuzion 2 роки тому +1

    I needed to watch only about 13 seconds of this video to know I liked it :D Awesome stuff!

  • @bcp5296d
    @bcp5296d 2 роки тому +45

    If I ever get married I want this team in the booth the entire time

    • @dthewave9466
      @dthewave9466 2 роки тому

      I thought this comment will end differently.
      F'cking fReuD

    • @GhostMFK-JHB
      @GhostMFK-JHB 2 роки тому +2

      Do you want Tong Po too with that request?

    • @madelinemueller3315
      @madelinemueller3315 2 роки тому +1

      now I'm thinking maybe I should get married.....

    • @MsElemenopee
      @MsElemenopee Рік тому

      Hells YEAH!!! 🎉

  • @FabsNantes
    @FabsNantes 10 місяців тому +1

    This channel is so dope! Thanx ZAG!

  • @zapfish6476
    @zapfish6476 2 роки тому +16

    Junko Ohashi's voice breathes life into me. It is so powerful.

    • @Mike-zj3zj
      @Mike-zj3zj 2 роки тому +2

      Seriously so true. One of my favorites is "惑いのWicked Woman" -- she just belts it.

  • @kevinsenecal6528
    @kevinsenecal6528 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for showing the posters and stuff inside the sleeve love those details.❤🎶❤🎶❤

  • @sergbastian5
    @sergbastian5 2 роки тому +4

    Love love love this set!! Thanks for blowing my mind! 🤯🥰

  • @orangeapple681
    @orangeapple681 2 роки тому +1

    Your video has all my favorite things. Wood & plant vibes, vinyl turntables, and Tokyo Pop. I sub'd immediately, you cool hipster couple.

  • @JCleggy
    @JCleggy 2 роки тому +499

    I love this channel. I randomly discovered your music prior to moving to Japan. Your channel is still my #1 source for great Japanese music. Thanks for what you do!

    • @edolivmo
      @edolivmo 2 роки тому +9

      Indeed, the whole concept is outstanding and great. I always imagine them DJs wandering the earth in search for the Pefect Music.

    • @Sev826
      @Sev826 2 роки тому +4

      Hi, I read your comment prior to moving to Japan.

    • @Gisbertus_Voetius
      @Gisbertus_Voetius 2 роки тому +2

      How's Japan?

  • @valeriiatkach8387
    @valeriiatkach8387 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely obsessed with your channel. Thank you for supporting my productivity level!)

  • @Zach_Bloomquist
    @Zach_Bloomquist 2 роки тому +55

    I am truly thankful for all you guys do for us by sharing this music. I have bought many vinyl albums after hearing tracks on your playlists and couldn't be happier. Always always appreciate your Japanese funk and citypop playlists. Heck anything with Japanese jazz is fire. I have the Aru Takamura album on casette and listen to it from time to time in my car. Thank you Analog Journal so much for wonderful music.

    • @AshScottX
      @AshScottX Рік тому

      Amen to that. I couldn't agree more absolutely delicious pop tunes

  • @laimaravillon895
    @laimaravillon895 Рік тому

    26:00 I have never heard something as delicious. WHAAAAT?!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @jamesk7433
    @jamesk7433 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you. There are some great tracks in this set. I didn't realize there was so much of this genre from Japan back in the 80's. Thank you.

  • @433abner
    @433abner 9 місяців тому

    Im here again, that´s sounds
    feed my soul, thanks for sharing.

  • @AfroSenpai
    @AfroSenpai Рік тому +3

    I love you and I'm proud of you both. I chose this song (Akiko Yano - Iroha ni Konpeitou @0:15) because it sounds so cool. If I never end up taking you, please visit Japan.

  • @lynnyac5664
    @lynnyac5664 2 роки тому +2

    💚💚💚 all the music and the plants!!! Gorgeous all around!

  • @_overreaction1955
    @_overreaction1955 2 роки тому +3

    thanks for this movie, I was in a dark mood today and this music helped me smile. cheers from Poland

  • @omphemetsekolwane2450
    @omphemetsekolwane2450 Рік тому +1

    All the way in South Africa, Im discovering this today..... AMAZING Bafethu 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😘

  • @Karsap_0
    @Karsap_0 2 роки тому +20

    The new studio is so beautiful! :)
    This setlist is so good too that I think I'll listen to it often

  • @sanderwoertman
    @sanderwoertman Рік тому +1

    Love the way you consistently show the album-art :-)

  • @JustinWoo
    @JustinWoo 2 роки тому +5

    This is bloody awesome!

  • @TeamAteem
    @TeamAteem Рік тому

    Thanks to UA-cam recommend (which we rarely click on), you have a new subscriber!

  • @Supersamazing
    @Supersamazing 2 роки тому +8

    I just came across your Japanese funk playlists, they are LIT! Thanks for sharing!

  • @EddyXPAkaCOD
    @EddyXPAkaCOD Рік тому +1

    ty youtube for recomending me this beauty of a couple masterminds of old school music big love fair earned sub best vibes in this planet thank you for this peace ❤️

  • @ErikSantana
    @ErikSantana 2 роки тому +3

    Love those LP covers and inserts. You guys are awesome DJ's.

  • @philippenozko3113
    @philippenozko3113 Рік тому

    man, SOOOOO CHILL ! Just discovered by mistake... Found my music to work. Thanks !

  • @brummii
    @brummii 2 роки тому +8

    I like the new studio's vibe. Definitely GOALS!

  • @joshbolt1364
    @joshbolt1364 7 місяців тому +1

    I feel like Japanese city pop was ahead of its time.The funk and futuristic feeling of the music is still relevent today.

  • @Cyberfairy6
    @Cyberfairy6 2 роки тому +8

    This is so uplifting, thanks for sharing

  • @mugenRYU
    @mugenRYU 2 роки тому +4

    Great for a weekend while working on your computer with studio headphones, sounds just amazing! THANKS!!! subscribed and looking forward to listening more on this channel

  • @ryanvincenec3511
    @ryanvincenec3511 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for creating this portal to all of the worlds greatest music that I wouldn't be privy too, otherwise. Keep rockin

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 2 роки тому +12

    Excellent set with an abundance of sweet, flowing soul. Love it!

  • @Ebocraze
    @Ebocraze Рік тому +1

    Wow. This is mind blowingly refreshing and melodic. Japanese funk all the way . .super mellow and sweet like quality matured wine

  • @d.c.8828
    @d.c.8828 2 роки тому +80

    Man, those key changes in the first track alone were so fluid and dynamic! Good stuff!

    • @andrewalbertson1
      @andrewalbertson1 2 роки тому +1

      Added to my "KEY CHANGES OF THE WORLD" Playlist 😏
      Anyone know what that up and down slide sound was?!!

    • @raphaels2103
      @raphaels2103 2 роки тому +1

      could you indicate the exact moment?

    • @dweebofthelore4095
      @dweebofthelore4095 2 роки тому

      @@andrewalbertson1 synth or guitar can't really tell

    • @sergbastian5
      @sergbastian5 2 роки тому +1

      I was really amazed at that first key change, kept listening till I figured they used triplets to make the transition. The other key changes were all different rhythms though, soooo good

    • @Sanjuro806
      @Sanjuro806 2 роки тому

      I love that track!

  • @gus..611
    @gus..611 Рік тому

    Glad to be brought here by the algorithm! What a gem!

  • @anne203035
    @anne203035 2 роки тому +7

    I always come to this channel when I just want a solid mix, y'all never fail.

  • @gregoryk3258
    @gregoryk3258 2 роки тому

    guy!!!! need to notice, you're freaking awesome!!!! thanks

  • @itrosic
    @itrosic 2 роки тому +5

    OMG this is amazing!!!!

  • @__artiginal__
    @__artiginal__ Рік тому

    日本の歌が世界の人に聴いていただけてとっても嬉しいです❤知らない曲もあって…出会えてよかった〜。ありがとうございます🙏✨😊

  • @CarlyWaarly
    @CarlyWaarly 2 роки тому +3

    Refreshing! Lovin the Technics and the Japanese approach!

  • @talkbangtan
    @talkbangtan 3 місяці тому

    just joined your patreon, thank you for making my days better.

    • @MyAnalogJournal
      @MyAnalogJournal  3 місяці тому +1

      @@talkbangtan thank you so much, that means a lot 🧡

  • @ainunzulfikar
    @ainunzulfikar Рік тому +3

    what a beautiful set list !!!!! will be my study playlist !

  • @benedictpayot9527
    @benedictpayot9527 Рік тому +1

    Damn, subscribed right away after hearing the first note. Didn't know that Japanese funk is a banger!

  • @CyborgGaming99
    @CyborgGaming99 2 роки тому +3

    Such a nice video/mix, thank you for this!

  • @akirafudou4322
    @akirafudou4322 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the great playlist!! From Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🔥🔥

  • @sergiusava9151
    @sergiusava9151 2 роки тому +22

    There are good reasons why this is probably the most viewed video on the channel.

  • @monaanusornthanawat1509
    @monaanusornthanawat1509 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice mix, I wish I found this gems sooner. Big thanks to you!

  • @DXMetalThai
    @DXMetalThai 2 роки тому +3

    My ears is already flow into the heaven after listen to all of this. Love it!

  • @alexand909
    @alexand909 2 роки тому +2

    best playlist for the last 6 month

  • @jeremyiberti782
    @jeremyiberti782 2 роки тому +4

    So nice to ear ! I was searching for that kind of mix for a long time, thank you guys !

  • @NIKIMBO
    @NIKIMBO 2 роки тому

    Simply perfect to start the week. Keep it up #MAJ# 80svibes 🔌🔌🎧🎧📀🤙

  • @yulia6354
    @yulia6354 2 роки тому +15

    guys, great job! I just love it! Though it makes me feel like it's Friday even though it's just Tuesday:D

  • @joseloro
    @joseloro 2 роки тому

    How AWESOME IS THIS? It made my morning better! Thank you! どうもありがとうございます

  • @nelliabubakirova7020
    @nelliabubakirova7020 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love your channel and these Japanese complications in particular! Thank you for hundreds of productive and happy hours I've spent with your music

  • @99Gara99
    @99Gara99 2 роки тому +2

    I logged in just to like and to express my appreciation that you are displaying such beautiful ecosystem. I'm building my own at home too 🌱🌿🌵

  • @KM-nt6vf
    @KM-nt6vf Рік тому +7

    Wow. it is interesting to me, as Japanese that a lot of non Japanese people found the old Japanese Funk and Soul good. Perhaps you guys do not know the meaning of Lyrics but you guys are enjoying it as the music. Great!

    • @Hadri_ART
      @Hadri_ART Рік тому +1

      we do :)

    • @marektengler6033
      @marektengler6033 Рік тому +1

      I have feeling that one of the reason why, at least I, enjoying the music so much is exactly because I don't understand lyrics :D

    • @Error_-qz2zr
      @Error_-qz2zr Рік тому +1

      I think understanding the lyrics would give more dimension and character to a song, I wish I could but some songs you can see the lyrics on English, when you understand it it's more like the song is telling you a story

  • @dereksimmons8327
    @dereksimmons8327 2 роки тому +1

    Brightened my day, thank you very much! Loving that Tatsuro Yamashita!

  • @mistyleo
    @mistyleo 2 роки тому +7

    of all the the japanese funk mixes ive heard, this has got be my favorite. the vibe from the background too, everything about this video, so good. so glad i got recommended this channel ^_^