These guys have been around for like 30 years, without making it big. They barely survived, living in tiny one room apartments, etc. But they kept playing their music. Now that the west has discovered Japanese metal, they are finally getting the recognition that they deserve. Couldn't be happier for them; they've certainly paid their dues.
NINGEN ISU is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hirosaki, formed in 1987 by Shinji Wajima (guitars and vocal) and Ken-ichi Suzuki (bass and vocal). They took their name from the 1924 short story of the same name by Edogawa Rampo.
I which you has turned on CC. Do that now and you will see an English translation of the wonderful lyrics about an old man’s perspective on life. The bassist is dressed like a Japanese ghost or demon, the drummer like a “Chimpira,” street-level Yakuza, and the guitarist is wearing a fine kimono like a scholar. Look for old live videos from the 80’s and 90’s. They started filing this video on an icy cold video at 4:00am. The guitarist says that his cold stiff fingers made it hard to play the solos. Try these other recent videos: Toshishun and (the) Color From Out of Space
@@oioioityan124 Just barely, from memory they're all around 59 years old. Calling it an 'old mans' perspective in the original comment is a bit extreme though.
On the look. Shinji Wajima (guitar/vox) is dressed as a meiji era (1868-1912) literary master. Kenichi Suzuki on bass is dressed as a demonic monk. Nobu Nakajima on drums is dressed in a Yakuza gangster style.. it's a bit like the "teddy boy" look They have an ocean of amazing songs! \m/
I really liked your reaction a lot! Thanks so much for checking out Ningen Isu, these guys are awesome! My suggestion for the next one is "Namahage" live. You will like. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rUvKusi05MA.html
The effect you hear on the vocal when they are in the cave, is a double or triple tracked vocal. It's to thicken it up and add color. The variance in pitch between the different takes, creates a subtle "chorus" effect which creates the color.
Been away from the internet for a couple of days so missed this reaction. A great one to be welcomed back on line with! Thought you'd love these guys. There's a few live videos of them on YT too. Their lyrics are pretty deep too.
This band has been around for a long time. They came before X-Japan. They originally had heavy metal songs similar to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, but nowadays they have a very heavy music style. up to the era
These guys were finally going to tour America after decades of playing together and then covid hit. It kind of aligns with this songs lyrics. I love these guys.
every kickass band that came before 'em.... Suzuki first exposed Wajima to the music of his favorite bands Kiss, Saxon, and Judas Priest, while Wajima shared his love of the Beatles, King Crimson, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin sounds about right
This is the first song I heard from them and I had the same face both of you had. I was confused at first. I didn't expect Mr. Miyagi, Uncle Fester, and Asian Elvis to melt my face off, but they did. Ningen Isu rocks!
I ordered the CD right after hearing this! I have seen this with lyrics...you must check them, if you havent...talking about doom.. 🙂 30 years of music...and "nobody" heard about them...kinda sad
When are you going to introduce your honey lady. To the ladies of the 5 phenomenally talented beautiful women. In The amazing Japanese rock group called The Band Maid ?
