tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.comments2020-05-31T21:19:32.099+09:00Hikashu Appreciation Societyadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-23878201327996872522020-03-25T07:05:34.071+09:002020-03-25T07:05:34.071+09:00I really want to buy Hikashu (1979), digital or ph...I really want to buy Hikashu (1979), digital or physical. I love it. I can only find it on YouTube to listen to right now.Mike Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216669852345128298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-29748762449258420412014-10-08T08:58:17.552+09:002014-10-08T08:58:17.552+09:00Yes, it was a splendid evening. The orchestra was ...Yes, it was a splendid evening. The orchestra was extremely tight, and the audience was great too. Actually, some of the members said they are eager to perform this music outside Japan - write to your local event organizer.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-75359640437918734142014-10-03T01:57:35.719+09:002014-10-03T01:57:35.719+09:00I just hope that at some point this line-up comes ...I just hope that at some point this line-up comes to eastern Canada. Seems so fantastic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236023708952063762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-72250842591063659982014-01-23T03:15:21.396+09:002014-01-23T03:15:21.396+09:00Unfortunately, not. To be precise, there is a high...Unfortunately, not. To be precise, there is a high-resolution edition of Bankan, using a technology called DSD, being currently on sale, but that's not available outside Japan. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Stream_Digital" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Stream_Digital</a>adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-81503999451201823152014-01-21T16:10:10.220+09:002014-01-21T16:10:10.220+09:00Hi, is it available in digital format?Hi, is it available in digital format?Eyal Hareuvenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290902050677575904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-59272715004758194612013-01-25T06:12:16.510+09:002013-01-25T06:12:16.510+09:00Hi. Thanks for your comment. We'll try our bes...Hi. Thanks for your comment. We'll try our best to provide English translation, although generally Makigami's lyrics refuses to be interpreted easily. For example, we still don't know what Nikoselon actually means, and certainly it's not included in general vocabulary of Japanese. Anyway, We're glad to know it helps somewhat. That's our pleasure. Thanks again.adminhttp://hikashu-as.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-79215169136864690212013-01-22T14:39:51.692+09:002013-01-22T14:39:51.692+09:00Hey thanks so much for posting these translated ly...Hey thanks so much for posting these translated lyrics! wow nikoseron is such a great song.. glad to know what the words mean now! this band is just incredible... i'm a big fan too and I'm really glad I found your site.. thank you! <br /><br />DJ Carl Hamm https://www.blogger.com/profile/10027618884656146893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-38220494505386757302012-01-09T01:44:55.513+09:002012-01-09T01:44:55.513+09:00There are some speculations about the name. For ex...There are some speculations about the name. For example, Shu also means "a collection" so the name might mean "a collection of elegy." And there's an opinion that Hika is derived from a Takemitsu Toru's 1966 composition called "Hika" (it means sad song, or elegy).adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-31988974201689323022012-01-05T22:45:29.504+09:002012-01-05T22:45:29.504+09:00One conjecture is that 'hika' means sad so...One conjecture is that 'hika' means sad songs and 'shu' means a group of persons.<br />Another conjecture is that 'hika' means "not a song."sonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01940162007529942108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-58169026751816673162011-06-27T02:42:39.892+09:002011-06-27T02:42:39.892+09:00That was quite a nice read, I've only recently...That was quite a nice read, I've only recently discovered Hikashu (About 2 months ago) but they certainly are great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-10999679571491167122011-05-12T06:46:04.334+09:002011-05-12T06:46:04.334+09:00Appreciate your indefatigable support of Hikashu. ...Appreciate your indefatigable support of Hikashu. We share your enthusiasm for this incredible, legendary band and are very lucky to have them performing at Japan Society Friday. According to Makigami, the 2005 performance was not with regular band members, so he considers this this week's NYC performance to be the official North American debut. J-pop, electronic, world fusion, improvisational, avant noise--whatever they choose to play from their 20+ year oeuvre, it will be an incredible night!Japan Societyhttp://www.japansociety.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-20066372588666760092011-05-10T18:43:01.000+09:002011-05-10T18:43:01.000+09:00Thank you, nick. In my opinion, the first album, &...Thank you, nick. In my opinion, the first album, "Natsu" and "Hikashu Super" are only albums which I could recommend to the general techno-pop fan. "1978" has some experimental side so not "pop." <br /><br />In "Uwasa No Jinrui," they stopped being a pop act and turned themselves something different. In fact, at that time the seriousness of the album was taken as "gloomy" by some, and it's been said that the album alienated many bewildered fans. <br /><br />Also, it needs to be mentioned that the early commercial recordings of the band were thoroughly supervised by their producer, Chikada Haruo. In a sense, he made the band so pop. It was his intent and he openly said so then. And he didn't participate in recording the "Uwasa No Jinrui" album, though credited as co-producer.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-6816226469013433442011-05-10T17:27:36.081+09:002011-05-10T17:27:36.081+09:00Technopop was a late 70s, early 80s genre in Japan...Technopop was a late 70s, early 80s genre in Japanese music that described a technology driven New Wave style with Kraftwerk being the archetype. To me it's fair to say there was a synchronicity with the genre and their 1978 demo as well as their self-titled major label album and "Natsu" with that synchronicity wearing off with subsequent albums. <br /><br /> So it's definitely fair to say for the majority of their career they weren't / aren't techno pop. But then again, it is an easy to understand term already in English and their best known and "popular" songs were from that era and continue to be performed with differing interpretations. They are also always on just about anyone's short list of key technopop bands.<br /><br />It's also significant in the case of the specific concert that collaborator/guest Tomoe Shinohara was literally a child of that original technopop era and then came to pop cultural attention as a teen in the 90s singing pop vocals with atypical faster harder electronic music than her contemporaries.nickhttp://technopop.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-19203159740809757152011-04-19T05:36:26.125+09:002011-04-19T05:36:26.125+09:00details online, tickets on sale
http://t.co/w3j1d...details online, tickets on sale <br />http://t.co/w3j1dU7technopop.infohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10267771205310897280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-19797786473259229822011-01-11T17:09:32.028+09:002011-01-11T17:09:32.028+09:00Just go and see them!Just go and see them!adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-19890139938289840562011-01-11T08:41:14.087+09:002011-01-11T08:41:14.087+09:00I need to find a way to get there!I need to find a way to get there!mechanicoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04195775010693835032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-16727903658322676522011-01-05T00:51:11.503+09:002011-01-05T00:51:11.503+09:00Je vous en prie. Actually, Makigami is already awa...Je vous en prie. Actually, Makigami is already aware of your listing and he's very glad about it.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-89001018737709036652011-01-04T23:21:45.341+09:002011-01-04T23:21:45.341+09:00Hey, thanks for the Délire actuel mention!Hey, thanks for the Délire actuel mention!Monsieur Délirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03753216952194868887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-54841734396738489722010-07-01T12:31:43.162+09:002010-07-01T12:31:43.162+09:00Hi. Gracias por sus comentarios.
Actually you kno...Hi. Gracias por sus comentarios.<br /><br />Actually you know a lot about the scene, far better than I. So I have nothing to say, except giving my gratitude for so much interest in Japanese indies. Thank you and keep digging the scene.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-42080086613799724032010-07-01T12:07:14.900+09:002010-07-01T12:07:14.900+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-53045163700042736582010-07-01T07:08:07.757+09:002010-07-01T07:08:07.757+09:00Hi! Thanks for this blog. It's very interestin...Hi! Thanks for this blog. It's very interesting for those of us who are into Japanese indies. <br /><br />I'd like to know more about the history of punk/new wave in Japan. Do you know any good websites/books with bios etc? Thanks!Jaimehttp://www.akaneindie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-58199029833143466592010-06-25T11:18:08.785+09:002010-06-25T11:18:08.785+09:00I'm very glad of your decision, SWhite. The ba...I'm very glad of your decision, SWhite. The band recognizes the importance of the very chance and I believe they shall play great. Certainly the Fuji Rock 2010 will be one of the crucial moments of the band's history.<br /><br />Hikashu is basically a live band, first and foremost. The CDs are great but they shine the most when playing live. And I really want people from overseas to experience the band's performance for themselves. Unfortunately, chances are very slim that they will be doing any foreign tour in foreseeable future, so right now the Fuji Rock is the best opportunity. Because, other than Hikashu, the festival has various acts of interest and offers a lot of non-musical attractions. And services in English for foreigners is readily available (unfortunately, it is not common in Japan), as I have already said.<br /><br />And I'd like to say it again: do not be late. The timetable is still not available but the band said they'll play very early, so I suspect their appearance will be around noon (Please be sure to confirm the timetable when available). Therefore, be in mind to come early. Bon Voyage!adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-33971857761379664422010-06-24T04:59:43.610+09:002010-06-24T04:59:43.610+09:00Thank you for the information. I've purchased ...Thank you for the information. I've purchased my tickets and will be heading to the Fuji Rock Festival, mainly to see Hikashu. Maybe I'll see you there!SWhitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-22885382873959533612010-04-30T07:34:48.057+09:002010-04-30T07:34:48.057+09:00the last comment mistakenly deleted. I re-post it ...the last comment mistakenly deleted. I re-post it as follows:<br /><br />I think it is worth serious consideration. Hikashu will probably be playing front of the biggest crowd they ever face and I'm very curious how they perform. Besides, the line-up is quite attractive.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655895829131053133.post-79583627031809940472010-04-30T05:37:03.801+09:002010-04-30T05:37:03.801+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566023105948082356noreply@blogger.com