Koenji Hyakkei - I think Tim Smith (Cardiacs) would certainly have approved.

[musicbassman]

A new name to me, Japanese band Koenji Hyakkei playing at the Lexington. Wish I'd been there 🙂

 

 

[BassTractor]

Thanks!
Melurvesthem, and because of your post I now also know they in fact released a new album in 2018, after a 13-year hiatus.

[BassTractor]

PS, do you think Christian Vander would've approved? 😊

[Dad3353]

1 hour ago, BassTractor said:

PS, do you think Christian Vander would've approved? 😊

 

... or Zappa..?

[No lust in Jazz]

If anyone wants to play Zeuhl - Then they're ok by me - Thanks for the post I'd not heard of them.

[BassTractor]

Reportedly there are several milieus in Tokyo of musicians playing roughly these kinds of musics - in part inspired by say Canterbury, Zeuhl, Zappa, Henry Cow, Art Bears and progrock in general.

Koenjihyakkei's drummer is a driving force in Ruins, who I think are slightly more known, and in bands I know zilch about, like Korekyojinn.
Luvverly stuff and well-recommended if you're into the sources of their inspiration.
 

 

 

Edited February 15, 2024 by BassTractor

[dudewheresmybass]

Wow!!

Thanks for posting!!