So I've noticed that in general, the vast majority of users on this forum detest Asian music with a passion (with rare exceptions like X-Japan, etc).
As an avid Asian music listener (Korean music since 1997, Japanese since 2002, and most recently Chinese) I intend to change people's perspectives, by uploading sampler tracks
Keep in mind that I listen to a WIDE variety of music (pop, rock, rap, ballad, techno, electronica, etc), so don't disregard all of the songs based off of the first one you hear. Each upload with contain 3 songs.
Enjoy!
Songs: F.I.R - Revolution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.i.r Chinese band, very interesting sound. This song is haunting, yet catchy. The lead vocalist is female.
MC the MAX - RETURNS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_The_Max Atypical of this band, they recently released a single with a definite rock edge as opposed to their typical rock-ballad. I haven't heard anyone say negative things about it so far.
Clazziquai - Cry Out Loud http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clazziquai This is probably the song that the least people will like, but I find this kind of music enjoyable to listen to at night time in my dorm.
i listen to Galneryus, X Japan....oh, and me and my buddy were dancing and singing drunk to that Korean pop star Rain @ a Korean Karaoke...Honestly..apparently the funniest thing in the world for koreans is listening to white guys singing Rain.
Maybe its like philipino karoke bars with the terrible pronounciation
I used to listen to a lot of Korean music back in the day but they really don't make them like they used to. They're still stuck in the boyband phase and while I have nothing against that, it's really the same generic beats over and over again. The post-Brown Eyes wave of popular ballad songs was very refreshing and gave me something to look forward to in korean music as I got older, but even that's being recycled over and over (think of all the copy cat singers/groups since SG WannaBe's induction). I don't listen to much Korean music anymore.
I'm more into assorted japanese and chinese music now. Namely Jay Chou, Mayday, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR, m-flo, etc.
Since i don't know Japanese or Korean it makes it harder for me to like the Asian artists and group (knowing the lyrics is important to me )
However there are a few that i really like.
Electric Eel Shock rock/metal with English lyrics, they are cool as hell, scream for me is probably my favorite track.
Yuki Pop i believe, i have no idea what she's singing except for the occasional english thrown in from time to time, i just love her voice.
Susumu Hirasawa this is one of my favorite artists overall, Calm rock music with fantastic guitars, perfect when you want to relax, ユーラシア21℃ (don't know what it means or if it's the real name) is probably my absolute favorite, one of the best songs i've ever heard.
Also i used to listen to a rock/punk band from Korea a couple of years ago, but i lost all their music in a HDD crash and now i can't remember what they're called =/
Susumu Hirasawa this is one of my favorite artists overall, Calm rock music with fantastic guitars, perfect when you want to relax, ユーラシア21℃ (don't know what it means or if it's the real name) is probably my absolute favorite, one of the best songs i've ever heard. /
Yes Yes Yes!!!! One of the great artists of our time. He does mainly electronic music though, although now he seems to use a lot of orchestral elements as well. His style is so unique, I doubt anyone can make any music like his if they tried.
Here is one from the Paprika soundtrack, this is like his newer stuff (He has been around for around 30 years now).
Much love if u can upload Clazziquai's Color Your Soul album. That song Cry Out Loud was great! *EDIT* Just finished listening to all 3 songs and they were very good.. Wondering if you're willing to upload all 3 or only 1 if possible, thanks.
Man i never knew jap/kor/chinese music sounded so good. I (from a chinese background) always hated asian music until i heard these songs.
Anyone know where you can download asian music? Maybe programs or something? Because i use Limewire, the best english music downloader =), i cant seem to find any songs by asian artists like Freestyle.
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