The fact that during that section not only are they all playing the same notes, memorized them and did it so tightly is beyond incredible. Insane talent from every member
This one song is filled with more talent than 90% of the music in existence. It's infuriating when people talk about "the best" musicians and have absolutely no clue who these guys even are
+Mindstorm Records Because the MSM needs to keep Americans thinking that THEY have the best of everything. It's the same type of mindless mindset with the "World Series" (for example) which geographically is confined to the United States (along with a couple of Canadian locations).
That is such a narrow scope of thought. Don't get me wrong, Casiopea is one of the best fusion bands that has ever existed, love them to death. But 'the best' musician is not just the best technically. Sure, every member of Casiopea has 100 people worth of talent in them. But that alone doesn't make you a good musician, let alone the best. Subjectivity aside, what makes a musician good covers a wide range of factors, Casiopea nails a lot, because they are damn good, but I can think of other artists that nail a lot more. It's not fair to judge contemporary music just based on technical skills. Playing Paganini might make you a virtuoso, but doesn't make you a good musician
5:16-end is some of (quite possibly the) best bass playing I’ve ever heard. Edit: Tetsuo Sakurai is a bass god. He might not have the dexterity of some other players, but he produces a fantastic sound, has great touch, can cleanly leap between chords/notes, and has a very polyphonic quality to his playing. One of my favorite (electric) bassist ever for sure
Japanese bass players in general are underrated. Highly technical and skilled. Truly masters of their craft and could go toe to toe and even exceed many of the greats of America. Tetsuo is definitely one of those masters.
@@windogendoors7566totally agree! If you haven’t seen it already, check out the live version of Casiopea’s “Black Joke” from 1979. Sakurai has like a 4 minute solo that’s just awesome
@@windogendoors7566that recording of black joke also features some out of this world playing from Takashi Sasaki (also very rare to get a live recording of him!) As much as I love Akira Jimbo, Sasaki was on a completely different level
Im not sure if this is Casiopea's most tiring bass lines to play LOL. Their music is a bit different from other jazz fusion pieces I've heard. One of the best.
something really interesting from this band that I like besides the absolute mad skills they got, you can clearly hear the bass in almost evey recording, even on my cellphone, the sound of the bass, keys and guitar is very bright, but it doesn't sound bad at all, it's amazing and pleasant to listen to
When we give off good energy the musicians give it right back in such a beautiful way!!!! I don't care for the phone recording folks who don't enjoy the moment
I love Space Road song from Casiopea because the hardest and difficultly played from guitar, bass, keyboard and drum, but they're played harmonizations music together so perfectly. That was insane. What a magnificently spectacular fusion jazz song. ♥♥
I read in the comments of another video this most likely inspired "Silence", one of my favorite F-Zero soundtrack tunes so I had to hear it for myself and OH MY GOD my mind is blown watching this.
This is probably THE best and THE most talented band I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. So much raw talent and just watching them perform you can just tell they are extremely passionate in not only making music but giving the audience a true music experience that you'll never forget. I wish i could've seen them in person.
When I talked with the manager of Casiopea 30 years ago, he said, "They practice a lot, especially Noro. If you are not willing to dedicate, you cannot be Casiopea."
in the "Gentle Hearts" dvd, Tetsuo was 46yrs old at the time, but he looked to be in his early thirties, a sign that music that you enjoy playing doesn't age you.
Wonderful musicians, they deserve to be more known, this are great, to much rubbish music around, this is really the sound that i call : Future Sound !!! Listen from Casipea The Sky, wonderful, in reality ll pieces for me are wonderful!!!
"HOT SOUND ISLAND '83" in Nippon Budokan 1983.4.23. Live performance at Nippon Budokan (Tokyo Japan) 1983.6.11. TV broadcast (Fuji TV Japan,) /Performances Naomi Akimoto, Native Son CASIOPEA, Marine /CASIOPEA Set List Time Limit Space Road Swallow I Love New York Looking Up Galactic Funk ASAYAKE (Morning Sunrise) Eyes of Mind April 23, 1983 - HOT SOUNDS ISLAND '83 was held at the Nippon Budokan. The Japanese music scene at the time was in the midst of an unprecedented jazz fusion and AOR boom, so the fusion band Casiopea also participated.
