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新月
506 listeners
Shingetsu (Japanese: 新月) was a Japanese progressive rock band from the 1970s. A band with a short career, they have typically been categori… read moreShingetsu (Japanese: 新月) was a Japanese progressive rock band from the 1970s. A band with a short career, they have typically been categorised as one of the most notable exponents of progressive rock music. Shingetsu ('new moon'… read moreShingetsu (Japanese: 新月) was a Japanese progressive rock band from the 1970s. A band with a short career, they have typically been categorised as one of the most notable exponents of progressive rock music. Shingetsu ('new moon') arrived in the Japanese music scene on the late 1970s. Le… read more
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NOVELA
2,253 listeners
There is more than one artist with the name NOVELA. (1) NOVELA is perhaps one of the most popular and pivotal rock bands in Japan. Between … read moreThere is more than one artist with the name NOVELA. (1) NOVELA is perhaps one of the most popular and pivotal rock bands in Japan. Between 1980 and 1987 they produced many albums. The sound on the first records was ‘heavy progressive’, t… read moreThere is more than one artist with the name NOVELA. (1) NOVELA is perhaps one of the most popular and pivotal rock bands in Japan. Between 1980 and 1987 they produced many albums. The sound on the first records was ‘heavy progressive’, though later NOVELA turned more into a harder-edged rock band… read more
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Mr. Sirius
739 listeners
MR. SIRIUS is in fact a trio masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Kazuhiro Miyatake; the trio is completed by female vocalist/keyboardist … read moreMR. SIRIUS is in fact a trio masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Kazuhiro Miyatake; the trio is completed by female vocalist/keyboardist Hiroka Nagai (ex-singer of PAGEANT) and drummer Chihiro Fujioka. Their music is a mixture of symph… read moreMR. SIRIUS is in fact a trio masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Kazuhiro Miyatake; the trio is completed by female vocalist/keyboardist Hiroka Nagai (ex-singer of PAGEANT) and drummer Chihiro Fujioka. Their music is a mixture of symphonic and Canterbury styles with a strong classical feel. The… read more
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Black Page
247 listeners
Black Page were formed in the mid 1980s as a Japanese rock quartet by Bunmei Ogawa (keyboards), Itsufumi Ogawa (guitars), Kozo Suganuma (dr… read moreBlack Page were formed in the mid 1980s as a Japanese rock quartet by Bunmei Ogawa (keyboards), Itsufumi Ogawa (guitars), Kozo Suganuma (drums), and Tsuneo Komine (bass) - already all of them had been musically professional. Regardless o… read moreBlack Page were formed in the mid 1980s as a Japanese rock quartet by Bunmei Ogawa (keyboards), Itsufumi Ogawa (guitars), Kozo Suganuma (drums), and Tsuneo Komine (bass) - already all of them had been musically professional. Regardless of their sense of humour cultivated in Osaka, they had played… read more
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Outer Limits
5,599 listeners
This is one of the most original Japanese progrock bands, they were active in the Eighties and made a serie of interesting albums. Most of … read moreThis is one of the most original Japanese progrock bands, they were active in the Eighties and made a serie of interesting albums. Most of them contain classical sounding keyboards, cheerful violin play, Japanese (and some English) vocal… read moreThis is one of the most original Japanese progrock bands, they were active in the Eighties and made a serie of interesting albums. Most of them contain classical sounding keyboards, cheerful violin play, Japanese (and some English) vocals and many waves of Mellotron. The most obvious hints are KI… read more
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Asturias
3,071 listeners
Asturias was a Japanese band formed in 1987 and dissolved in 1993. Their music can be described as a form of acoustic progressive rock. Ast… read moreAsturias was a Japanese band formed in 1987 and dissolved in 1993. Their music can be described as a form of acoustic progressive rock. Asturias leader Yoh Ohyama was born in Tokyo in 1962. Asturias became an official project in 1987, wi… read moreAsturias was a Japanese band formed in 1987 and dissolved in 1993. Their music can be described as a form of acoustic progressive rock. Asturias leader Yoh Ohyama was born in Tokyo in 1962. Asturias became an official project in 1987, with album releases of Circle in the Forest (1988), Brilliant … read more
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カルメン・マキ & OZ
935 listeners
1972年には当時18歳であったギタリストの春日博文らとともに「カルメン・マキ&OZ」を結成。メンバーは、春日博文（ギター）、鳴瀬喜博（ベース、後にカシオペア加入）、樋口晶之（ドラムス、元竜童組）。 後に絶対的な評価を受けるグループに成長していくのだが、結成当初は順風満… read more1972年には当時18歳であったギタリストの春日博文らとともに「カルメン・マキ&OZ」を結成。メンバーは、春日博文（ギター）、鳴瀬喜博（ベース、後にカシオペア加入）、樋口晶之（ドラムス、元竜童組）。 後に絶対的な評価を受けるグループに成長していくのだが、結成当初は順風満帆とは言えず、所属事務所からはキャバレー回りを強要され、時には客から「こんな曲では踊れない」とビンを投げつけられることもあったと言う。 しかし、こうした地道な活動が実を結び、1974年にポリドール… read more1972年には当時18歳であったギタリストの春日博文らとともに「カルメン・マキ&OZ」を結成。メンバーは、春日博文（ギター）、鳴瀬喜博（ベース、後にカシオペア加入）、樋口晶之（ドラムス、元竜童組）。 後に絶対的な評価を受けるグループに成長していくのだが、結成当初は順風満帆とは言えず、所属事務所からはキャバレー回りを強要され、時には客から「こんな曲では踊れない」とビンを投げつけられることもあったと言う。 しかし、こうした地道な活動が実を結び、1974年にポリドールからシングル｢午前一時のスケッチ｣でデビュー。翌1975年1月にはファーストアルバム『カルメン・マキ&OZ』をリ… read more
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Kestrel
2,812 listeners
There are at least three bands named Kestrel: 1. UK prog band with one self-titled album released in 1975 2. cryptic USBM project from CW P… read moreThere are at least three bands named Kestrel: 1. UK prog band with one self-titled album released in 1975 2. cryptic USBM project from CW Productions (Furdidurke, Cirrhus, etc) 3. An Australian melodic hardcore band that debuted in 2024.… read moreThere are at least three bands named Kestrel: 1. UK prog band with one self-titled album released in 1975 2. cryptic USBM project from CW Productions (Furdidurke, Cirrhus, etc) 3. An Australian melodic hardcore band that debuted in 2024. 1.) In the early 70's, a symphonic rock quintet were d… read more
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Teru's Symphonia
1,103 listeners
テルズ・シンフォニア (Teru's Symphonia), led by guitarist 平山照継 (Hirayama Terutsugu) (who was originally with the band Novela) has an extremely powerful symphonic sound somewhat reminiscent of mid-period Renaissance, but more extreme in every … read moreテルズ・シンフォニア (Teru's Symphonia), led by guitarist 平山照継 (Hirayama Terutsugu) (who was originally with the band Novela) has an extremely powerful symphonic sound somewhat reminiscent of mid-period Renaissance, but more extreme in every way, offers a sumptuous Progressive rock, elaborated and sop… read more
