Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat Opinion ► Pictures, Noise and Words 

30年間ブレずに自分達の音楽を突き詰めてる人間椅子は日本のロックシーンにおいて偉大だと思う。 海外でも評価される事がとても嬉しいです👍

I have been here for 4 years. Thank you for catching up with Ningen-isu 4 years ago. I hope that UK tour (European tour) will come to fruition again. May you(& me) have a good future😊

何か嬉しくて...何故かファンとして誇らしい気持ちになります 人間椅子が好きで良かった

他のリアクションでは曲の途中で止めてコメント入れたりしてますけど こちらではそういうことをせずに、最初から最後まで曲を聞き切ってからコメントしていることに 曲やアーティストに対するリスペクトを感じられ、非常に好印象でした。

お二人が 幸せそうな顔をして 聴いているのが なんだか すごく嬉しいのです。

人間椅子もグローバルになったね。海外ののみなさん、人間椅子よろしく。

They have grown up with 70's British rock⤴💀 Black Sabbath, Zep,Deep Purple,King Crimson…💕

Ningen isu’s new album reached their career highest ranking on no.14! Congrats!!

What an absolutely monster song!!! And I agree, immediately one of my favorites from them!

最高だぜ‼️日本のメタル‼️ブラックサバスだぜ

あなたたちのリアクションがいちばんすきです

最後の一音が鳴り終わるまで聴いていて好感が持てました

楽しそうですね？見ているこっちも嬉しくなります。

thank you everyone. I appreciate that their sounds are widely loved by many people across the ocean. Heartless Scat I tried to translate Google.↓ If there is an angel in this world, I want grace on my cheek Me who lives in the shade carrying heavy burden that is not rewarded I have a light of heaven, a day that can fly heaven? To Angel(Shout to an angel) shabadabadhia ... If the goddess is hiding somewhere, I want a smile on my forehead. I do not know the taste of the wine of victory. Love will not be fulfilled either. I get drunk on nectar day,Is there a day when I have love? To Goddess(Shout to goddess) shabadabadhia ... Many stars shine in the sky. Everyone, he also has a thousand wishes under the stars. rururu... If there is a Buddha somewhere, I also want mercy. I have no obvious goods at all. I'm sad and full of mistakes. Do have a satisfying day for me? Do have a dream come true? To Buddha(Shout to Buddha) shabadabadhia ... A light of blessing to my life! A light of blessing to my tomorrow! A light of blessing on all life! A light of blessing for all tomorrow!

Metallica should take these guys out on tour. These guys deserve to be heard!!!

二人の感想は、いつも好きです。今回も、ふたりが何を言っているのか知りたい、、、。junichiさん、お助け―！

Wow, simply amazing!!! And I wasnt expecting the lead singer to look like some college professor!!!

>Practice Suzuki's facial expressions everyday. >Banish ego. >Attain enlightenment.

human chair means a chair in which you can live a life. you can eat, sleep. etc. and, a beautiful woman is seated, you can feel her body through a thin leather of the chair. ningen isu is a novel by a japanese writer edogawa rampo

Thanks for reminding me how great Ningen Isu are, I'm definitely going to have to get their new album! And it was one of the best songs I've heard from them too, that intro was perfect.

The clothes reflect exactly what Ningen Isu are. I don't understand Japanese but I did some research about them online. They really like to blend metal with themes related to Japanese and Chinese classical literature. The doom part of their music is also related to more recent Japanese literature in combination of Buddhist perspectives about hell and Shinto myths (themes that are both present in the Japanese classic literature). Here are some examples: 'The name of the band is taken from the 1924 short story The Human Chair by Edogawa Rampo. Edogawa Ranpo was a Japanese author and critic who played a major role in the development of Japanese mystery fiction. Ranpo was an admirer of Western mystery writers, and especially of Edgar Allan Poe. His pen name is a rendering of Poe's name.' 'Namahage in traditional Japanese folklore is a demonlike being, portrayed by men wearing hefty oni (ogre) masks and traditional straw capes (mino) during a New Year's ritual of the Oga Peninsula area of Akita Prefecture in northern Honshū, Japan. (...) The legend of the Namahage varies according to an area. An Akita legend has developed regarding the origins of namahage, that Emperor Wu of Han (d. 87 BC) from China came to Japan bringing five demonic oni to the Oga area, and the oni established quarters in the two local high peaks, Honzan and Shinzan. These oni stole crops and young women from Oga's villages. (...) An obvious purpose of the festival is to encourage young children to obey their parents and to behave, important qualities in Japan's heavily structured society. Parents know who the Namahage actors are each year and might request them to teach specific lessons to their children during their visit.' 'The Colour Out of Space' is a science fiction/horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1927. In the tale, an unnamed narrator pieces together the story of an area known by the locals as the "blasted heath" in the wild hills west of the fictional town of Arkham, Massachusetts. The narrator discovers that many years ago a meteorite crashed there, poisoning every living being nearby; vegetation grows large but foul tasting, animals are driven mad and deformed into grotesque shapes, and the people go insane or die one by one.' 'The King of Terror is a BBC Books original novel written by Keith Topping and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the Fifth Doctor, Tegan, Turlough, The Brigadier, and UNIT. The title may be a reference to a purported prophecy by Nostradamus predicting the arrival of a "King of Terror." Some scholars have argued the phrase is a misinterpretation of one French word for another, but nevertheless it remains in popular use.' Voice of nothing: ' Śūnyatā pronounced in English as /ʃuːnˈjɑː.tɑː/ (shoon-ya-ta), translated most often as emptiness and sometimes voidness - is a Buddhist concept which has multiple meanings depending on its doctrinal context. It is either an ontological feature of reality, a meditative state, or a phenomenological analysis of experience. 'The Love Suicides at Sonezaki is a love-suicide Bunraku play by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. While not his first one (which was probably the puppet play The Soga Successors in 1683) nor his most popular (which would be The Battles of Coxinga), it is probably the most popular of his "domestic tragedies" or "domestic plays" (sewamono) as Donald Keene characterizes the non-historical plays.'

Ningen Isu excellent as always. I'll definitely be picking this album up when it comes out. And yes, my head started nodding at the same time as yours.

“RU-vid next list” tells me this channel. This is interesting video and I bookmarked here your channel. I heard “Heartless Scat” last night (official channel) and it’s first time hearing “Ningen-Isu”. It’s became my favorite song. Now I try to research great songs like this.

こんなに興奮したヘッジー珍しい。

Sorry I´m late 時代が人間椅子に追い付いた

I was looking for Samurai metal and was not disappointed.

They get you used to a specific pace and tone , all just to blow you away with the switch up at the end. All masterminded

海外の人が人間椅子を聞いて、感動しています。涙が…。

I'm one of those people who have disposed of several arms and legs acquiring Ningen Isu CDs. Love 'em to bits, and this track has leapt straight to the top of the heap. So much talent and class and fun. And stonking great riffage. Great reaction, cheers!

I've probably listened to this song more than 100 times in the last 6 months and the second solo still catches me by surprise with how fucking tight it is.

New Ningen Isu!! This summer is off to a great start!

Holly cow! That was amazing! What an amazing sound from all of them. It was like a fusion of classic metal with modern stuff. And they all definitely has chops. All are great musicians. I'm impressed.

7分26秒あたりに左の人が笑ったところ、超分かるww。

Yes, that is the album cover. Released on the 5th, on the 6th they're streaming a live in studio performance on RU-vid.

Killer track.Must get the album.

🎸 Wow, my first hearing their song is 35 year ago when they got TV show. This song makes me revive !! Keep rock it ! 🏴‍☠️

These old guys never get old. 🙂✌🏼

Thanks for this and other quality reactions, one more great band to follow👍

Sorry I'm late. のシャツの人嬉しそう

10:54 ～ best reaction

Lyrics [Heartless Scat] If you, Holy Angels, do exist in this universe, Will you bless me on the cheeks? With my painful effort never paid off. I've just been standing in the shadow, Will the day come someday when I can fly high in the sky? Will the day come when I can see the sun? Tell me, Holy Angels. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa If you, Divine Goddess, are staying hidden somewhere, Why don't you smile at me on my forehead? I've never tasted the nectar of victory. I’ve never succeeded in love. Will the day come when I can get intoxicated by the victory? Will the day come when I can embrace love? Tell me, Divine Goddess. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Countless stars are twinkling in the sky. Every one of us is under them, with a thousand wishes in each heart. Lululu Lululu… If you, Lord Buddha, really exist in some place, Please have mercy on me, too. Having nothing precious in my possession, Desolated, Isolated, I've been living my life with a series of failures. Will the day come when I can totally be satisfied? Will the day come when my dreams come true? Tell me, Lord Buddha. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shine a light on my life Shine a light on my future Shine a light on every creature Shine a light on tomorrow for all

originally "ningen isu" is a title of japanese old mystery novel that written by EDOGAWA RANPO(江戸川 乱歩). yes , this pen name is influenced by Edgar Allan Poe :) likewise their band name, many ningen isu 's tunes are titled from japanese literature.

「Heartless Scat」 Publish the lyrics translated into English 「Heartless Scat」 If you, Holy Angels, do exist in this universe, Will you bless me on the cheeks? With my painful effort never paid off. I've just been standing in the shadow, Will the day come someday when I can fly high in the sky? Will the day come when I can see the sun? Tell me, Holy Angels. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa If you, Divine Goddess, are staying hidden somewhere, Why don't you smile at me on my forehead? I've never tasted the nectar of victory. I’ve never succeeded in love. Will the day come when I can get intoxicated by the victory? Will the day come when I can embrace love? Tell me, Divine Goddess. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Countless stars are twinkling in the sky. Every man is under them, with a thousand wishes in his heart Lululu Lululu… If you, Lord Buddha, really exist in some place, Please have mercy on me, too. Having nothing precious in my possession, Desolated, Isolated, I've been living my life with a series of failures. Will the day come when I can totally be satisfied? Will the day come when my dreams come true? Tell me, Lord Buddha. Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shine a light on my life Shine a light on my future Shine a light on every creature Shine a light on tomorrow for all

心持ってかれる・・

I'm really happy you guys like their new song. Thank you for sharing this on RU-vid. From Japan, cheers.

Amazon Japan has really fair shipping conditions to Europe, I order my Japanese CDs there all the time, and they're super fast as well. Usually takes 2-3 days for the CDs to arrive (Germany though, not sure how well it works to non-EU countries ;))

I love there music I'm surprised these folks even could make metal this damn good

very good reeves and arangiments ,very good compositions,i think from this song may be made 3 song,but all is good. i realy like this band ,respect. Your reaction is good 2

Thanks great stuff!

It's very hot today in Holland, but these guys managed to make it even hotter. What an arrangement and what a solo's. So much soul. And than I didn't mention yet that I actually like the vocals. Mostly the music of Japanese bands I like a lot. But many times for me some musically good songs are devaluated by some cringy vocals. This fitted all well together for me.

I really don't listen to music reviews often, prefer to form my own opinion -but- this band is so shockingly good was curious how others felt about the song. Seems to the Western reviews I've seen almost universally unknown yet have been playing together for over 30 years & have made 21 albums/disc together. I'm wagering this song in particular is going to be a springboard for Ningen Isu & best wishes to them with there new found fame. There all over 50 y/o so better late than never ;-).

Thank you for reviewing the video I introduced. I was waiting for your video. I'm glad you like this song, too.

This is the song of the year for 2019. I can't imagine anything eclipsing it.

最近人間椅子聞いてる外人さん多いね。高校生の頃によく聞いてたなあ。

That bass tone is crushing it!

Yes they are great , new fan here :)

Samurai Dave Mustaine.Awesome.

【Pleased news! 】 The official MV comment section is exploding in languages other than Japanese! ^ ^

Love the lyrics and the bass player's expressions! Oh, and how about a bigger picture of them playing and a smaller picture of you guys nodding.

Awesome song!!!

your comments 100% on the mark , i was laughing when you thought they had finished and then they went overdrive ....

Absolutely good shit! Time to use my collected points on CD-Japan, I guess...

Oh hell yeah Ningen Isu kicks ass!!

The name of the band was taken from the title of an old Japanese novel by Edogawa Rampo. It’s a weird story about a man’s soul that lives in a chair, feeling the warmth of women that sit on him.

歌詞の意味をご理解いただければ、もっと聞き惚れると思います。

Wow, first exposure to this band, and yep, I'm a fan! First thoughts out the gate were reminiscent of Rush. ;-)

NINGEN ISU! They're the trailblazers of Japanese Metal, their Black Sabbath/Led Zeppelin. They were knew by few outside and even inside Japan but are on the road for 30 years, many albums. "Guitarist Shinji "Wazzy" Wajima is dressed as a Meiji Master (a professor in late 1800's into the the early 1900's). Bassist Kenichi Suzuki is a death-touched Buddhist monk. Drummer Nobu Nakajima is dressed as a Yakuza. All three can and do sing lead as well, in fact Nobu has a really impressive set of pipes, although he sings lead pretty sparingly. Most of their songs are about traditional Japanese literature/legends, Buddhist philosophy, and classic horror like HP Lovecraft. (erumi36)".

There are more riffs, melodies, talent in this song than in MANY 2010's "artists" discography.

Wazzy looks like my old history teacher from high school. He was a great fan of Soft Machine and the Police. I used to trade all sorts of records with the guy: Uriah Heep, Black Sabbath, and many more... I miss him, Mr. Misiak was awesome, and he made studying history awesome.

海外のフェスとか出て欲しいなぁ

New video comes out! NINGEN ISU/Life for Sale ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--IGOPfDQj6o.html

You can understand them well when you find the meaning of the lyrics based on the culture of northern part of Japan. Try !

caterpillar is my fav, stargazer cover is awesome too

👍👍👍

No one ever mentions the drummer, who drives them with passion and real grunt. Love that he looks like a rocker straight out of Hawaii Five'o! (Five'0 ?)

What the hell did I just listen too?! That was frikken wild!

That was just great, but what a strange collection of guys.....??? The bass player looks like he was getting ready for a kabuki performance when they called him away, mid makeup, to film the video.

It's a shame Hedgie couldn't get Japanese subtitles for this video, with how many Japanese viewers he apparently has! I'm glad they understood at least the emotions being expressed. ヘジさんがこのビデオの日本語字幕を取得できなかったのは残念だ。 彼らが少なくとも表現されている感情を理解してくれてうれしいです。

React to Onmyouza, such an amazing band also.

They said they liked Black Sabbath a lot, and after listening to this song, it kind of makes sense. Of course the technique is good, but the lyrics are better.

Just FYI, Spotify has 271 tracks, going back to 1991...

whatever you guys came for starts from 3:40

HEARTLESS SCAT (NINGEN ISU Band) If you, Holy Angels, do exist in this universe Will you bless me on the cheeks? With my painful effort never paid off I've just been standing in the shadow Will the day come someday when I can fly high in the sky? Will the day come when I can see the Sun? Tell me, Holy Angels Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa If you, Divine Goddess, are staying hidden somewhere Why don't you smile at me on my forehead? I've never tasted the nectar of victory I’ve never succeeded in love Will the day come when I can get intoxicated by the victory? Will the day come when I can embrace love? Tell me, Divine Goddess Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Countless stars are twinkling in the sky Every one of us is under them With a thousand wishes in each heart Lululu Lululu If you, Lord Buddha, really exist in some place Please have mercy on me, too Having nothing precious in my possession Desolated Isolated I've been living my life with a series of failures Will the day come when I can totally be satisfied? Will the day come when my dreams come true? Tell me, Lord Buddha Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shabadabadia Shabadabadia Babababa Shine a light on my life Shine a light on my future Shine a light on every creature Shine a light on tomorrow for all

ARIGATOU☻

Ningen Isu has posted the English lyrics on this and 'Namehage'.

白おやじが心から嬉しそうなのが何より

Age is just a number

I agree it is a great song... but I still prefer Namahage ^_^

ひょっとして、ベースの鈴木さんがイギリスの首相に似てるって言ってます？

Voldemort is ALIVE?!

Ningen isu official channel send me here.

文芸メタルバンド

Blast hearing the solo from 7:54

いったいどんな事を語っているのか？ 英語の出来ない私には… 誰か教えてくださーい！

BAss player is like Darth Vader and Gene Simmons had a baby..... lol.... and Angus called, he wants his guitar back.

This video is freaking me out... The guy wearing the Weyland shirt is rarely showing any emotion, like an android, but the guy on the right looks like a Weyland android but shows far more emotion...

何言ってんのか知りたい。英語できる人、要約和訳よろ！

This Song is for the 99% People.

裏でリズムとるんだね。不思議

Japanese ojisan band