Casiopea are extremely talented, don’t get me wrong, but what sets them apart from other fusion bands of the time is that their skill isn’t at the forefront, the music itself is. They aren’t showing off for the sake of showing off, they’re playing catchy, funky memorable tunes. Casiopea are entertainers first, and the fact that they’re really fucking good musicians is just the cherry on top.
I was lucky enough to see Casiopea live in my hometown of Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil on 4/24 1987. It was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen. As if their virtuosity weren't enough, you could tell thy were really enjoying themselves, and it was uplifting. They would even do a little choreography on some songs! Amazing! I feel really grateful for that one fantastic evening, and I hope they are all doing great.
@@MEOWNIST Well that's fusion jazz. The point is to mix all sorts of weird and wonderful instruments & compositional styles not commonly associated with more pure jazz. Fusion jazz is a more exploratory sub-genre & has no obligation to sound pretty or pleasing.
@@MrOzzification indeed but casiopea has a catchy thing, that unexp listener can listen to it, while hancock the either way... yeah u got it if u listen to their music
All Casiopea's songs always still made me mind-blowing and relax. I'm a big fans of Casiopea from Indonesia. Casiopea always in my heart. They are live-legend fusion jazz band in the world. ♥♥♥♥♥
2:30-2:33 Somebody give Mukayia a damn microphone! He's back there singing like he actually know the words to the song. I cant read lips but I swear he's back there singing "I know how 'do it, too..."
absolute fantastic band.I remember I heared the whole concert on radio 1985 and recorded it on cassete.The band were really in topform at this concert.. so much energy. I must also say that the FM-sounds on Yamaha DX-7 really suits to this kind of music.
Gracias al internet pude descubrir esta gran banda casiopea allá por el año 2004 cuando yo tenía15 años buscando páginas de música japonesa en una página tenía sección música Jpop 2000 y 90 y música 80 y 70 de Japón ahí salían vários artistas ahí salía casiopea !
Heard this for the first time in December 2019. Safe to say that after non stop listening of their entire discography for the past months, these guys are my favorite artists by a LONG shot. Mukaiya and Sakurai are so inspiring to me I picked up playing keys and bass after YEARS. Thanks from the Netherlands, OP :)
Quanto si divertiva Minoru Mukaiya a suonare questo brano.... : D c'è da impazzire, 2020 sono ancora quì a godermi questo concerto. Greetings from Italy.
When I listen to casiopea the tears Come, because their music is so perfect and beautiful. I'm happy to know this band, probably my second favorite in general.
