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Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - hanear21 - 2010-08-30

Hi all,

I want to listen to more Japanese music, but I only like certain kinds. I'd really like to find Japanese musicians that are similar in sound to John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Iron and Wine, and/or basically something you could call indie folk rock (though it's hard to categorize like that...) If anyone can help I'd appreciate it!

Thanks

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - jettyke - 2010-08-30

shugo tokumaru,
asian kung fu generation?
ogre you leprechaun

The last 2 arent really acoustic, your best bet would be last.fm-s similar artists. Just search and try, you will find some for sure.

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - zachandhobbes - 2010-08-30

Well, I know 'the pillows' is sometimes called the Japanese "Beatles" for their similarity in music.

Their earlier albums are very jazzy but their middle (and later) albums are more rock-ish.

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - nest0r - 2010-08-31

Not really what you want but I'll take this opportunity to plug Tetuzi Akiyama:






Get yourself a copy of Pre-Existence and Terrifying Street Trees/Don't Forget to Boogie for the complete experience.

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - howtwosavealif3 - 2010-08-31








I DON'T like yui anymore but perhaps you'll like her. i guess sshe's good if you're just beginning japanese since her lyrics are boring like that.




















アニソン



in other word smy last.fm
http://www.last.fm/user/howtwosavealif3

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - caivano - 2010-08-31

はっぴえんど



曽我部恵一



Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - rigol - 2010-08-31

Maybe not folk rock, but definitely a guitar and great too:
(Miyavi)

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - Tzadeck - 2010-08-31

rigol Wrote:Maybe not folk rock, but definitely a guitar and great too:
(Miyavi)
That guitarist is trying WAY too hard to be cool.

So old guys end up looking cooler than him.


(Skip to about 1 minute and 40 seconds into the video. He does some silly intro)

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - chamcham - 2010-08-31

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but there's a little known artist named
Aosora Ruka. She has a few albums out. You can purchase them at http://www.miracleforest.com.

Homepage:
http://aosora-ruka.miracleforest.com/

Sample mp3:
http://aosora-ruka.miracleforest.com/mp3/01_atarashisekai_s.mp3

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - iSoron - 2010-08-31

Not Folk Rock, more like Jazz/Bossa/Choro, but it's acoustic guitar.
Maybe you or someone will like it:

Choro Club:







[and, btw, if you liked the sound, you'll probably like the manga; it has the same atmosphere]

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - mentat_kgs - 2010-08-31

Talking about Iron, Iron Maiden's last album's last 3 songs are awesome.

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - hanear21 - 2010-09-01

Awesome thanks for the responses everyone!

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - nest0r - 2010-09-12

Can't believe I forgot to mention Kazuki Tomokawa, by the way.

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - chamcham - 2010-10-23

Canny Ann

I've actually met her because she knows some of my friends.
She performs at live houses in Tokyo and even did a little performance for us.

Here is her official blog:
http://ameblo.jp/canny-ann/

Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - Eikyu - 2010-10-23

友川かずき Tomokawa Kazuki






三上寛 Mikami Kan





Japanese Acoustic Guitarists - hanear21 - 2010-10-23

Found some great stuff by 山崎まさよしand 三人の侍. Lots of great live music as long as you don't mind the mediocre (youtube) sound quality.