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Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa district has continually been one of the hot spots for indie rock action, and over the past several years, numerous groups sporting a laid-back style have come to the forefront of the scene. Amongst these musicians (loosely grouped under downtempo), Spangle call Lilli line has arisen as one of the flagship bands.
In keeping with Spangle call’s standard rock instrumentation, their style reaches well beyond downtempo, a relaxed and heavily electronic genre. While the band is often described as post-rock, their sound is more of a compromise between the two. Songs are not bound by verse-chorus convention, but drift lazily, guided by a light melody. The guitars and varied percussion together with numerous (and frequently spacey) electronic additions weave a sound that, while complex, flows very evenly. Otsubo Kana’s wispy vocals contribute an organic piece to the melody as well, while adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Spangle call Lilli line’s beginnings trace back to Otsubo and Fujieda, friends from art school, who began playing together in December of 1998. Sasahara and drummer Kabasawa, also friends from university, joined in 1999 and 2000, respectively. The band was christened “Spangle call” (the “Lilli Line” to come later), derived from a Japanese pronunciation of “spangle” (“supankooru,” chosen for its sound), while the “call” was a continuation from the “kooru” of “supankooru.” Their self-titled debut was issued in March of 2001 on P-Vine, a label known for electronic and jazz units including Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden and Otomo Yoshihide.
In keeping with Spangle call’s standard rock instrumentation, their style reaches well beyond downtempo, a relaxed and heavily electronic genre. While the band is often described as post-rock, their sound is more of a compromise between the two. Songs are not bound by verse-chorus convention, but drift lazily, guided by a light melody. The guitars and varied percussion together with numerous (and frequently spacey) electronic additions weave a sound that, while complex, flows very evenly. Otsubo Kana’s wispy vocals contribute an organic piece to the melody as well, while adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Spangle call Lilli line’s beginnings trace back to Otsubo and Fujieda, friends from art school, who began playing together in December of 1998. Sasahara and drummer Kabasawa, also friends from university, joined in 1999 and 2000, respectively. The band was christened “Spangle call” (the “Lilli Line” to come later), derived from a Japanese pronunciation of “spangle” (“supankooru,” chosen for its sound), while the “call” was a continuation from the “kooru” of “supankooru.” Their self-titled debut was issued in March of 2001 on P-Vine, a label known for electronic and jazz units including Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden and Otomo Yoshihide.
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Farisattamimi wrote:
love their live @ liquid room .... 1 million play gotten a little famous there...
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purplexbelle wrote:
I instantly became a fan right after hearing their 'nanae' album. I'm just hooked! They make awesome music! :)))
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Joshua_Delaney wrote:
Over a million! Right on!
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arms4wardraise wrote:
New material please!
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Jamesismynamo wrote:
This is the band I listen to when I'm marginally sad
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tacticalbread wrote:
I love this band a whole lot.
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CeramicBoy wrote:
SCLL will always stay in my heart. [2] Alwaaayssssssss.
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_felicity wrote:
SCLL will always stay in my heart.
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orerere wrote:
datCometchen Where you can listen/find "felicity" ?
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jesse1313 wrote:
seventeen PV — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2HSVfVFWUA
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PonKsX wrote:
i love new season.
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datCometchen wrote:
Felicity<3 Awesome song! And a bit Lilli Disco in it... :D
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cipherphoenix wrote:
Wow, Piano Lesson really blew me away. All the tracks are fantastic.
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CeramicBoy wrote:
auuughhh I really want to buy SCLL live2! But I'm not sure my laptop will read Region 2. :c
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jesse1313 wrote:
SCLL Live2 cover – http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/l/01/09/PEBF-1035.jpg – I've high expectations of the book that comes with it! Piano Lesson sounds nice, sugar especially
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CeramicBoy wrote:
"an" in Piano Lesson is incredible.
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DumpsterMatch wrote:
Piano Lesson is making me wish tracks could be loved more than once. Wonderful renditions.
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orerere wrote:
"Piano lesson" is beautiful! Looking forward for the next release!
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PhoenixRhythm wrote:
I've only been listening to them for about 2 months now but they're already well on their way to becoming one of my favorite bands.
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lenorasol wrote:
I think New Season might be my favorite release since their first two albums. SCLL and Nanae will always be my favorites.
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