Top 5 musical - July, 2024
July, seventh month of the year that has concluded and that has brought us good and new surprises in this musical count; which brings us only one band belonging to the Anglo-Saxon world and the rest of the country of the rising sun. Yes, friends! From Japan itself 🇯🇵 with rock bands and a composer who has already made an appearance in previous opportunities.
Now, remember that this count is based on data from my official LastFM account. So without further ado, let's get started.
Most listened artists
1- The Pillows
We start with the first Japanese band to be mentioned being the one that occupies the number one position, which undoubtedly may be one of the most recognized for the otaku since their songs were part of the series produced by Gainax, FLCL, or better known also as Fuly Culy.
These songs have a strident sound with a unique touch that is not easily found in other bands. And to get an idea of what it's all about you can look for the third album of the FLCL soundtrack, which will appear in our most listened to albums section.
Country of origin: Japan.
2- Red Hot Chili Peppers
The previous time I didn't know how to define the sound of this band, but, paying more attention (without being a musician) I realize that they give a lot of prominence to the bass and guitar without the use of amplifiers or distorters, which makes a perfect mix to create a rhythm that can be intense and moving; melancholic and effervescent.
Country of origin: U.S.A.
3- L'ArcenCiel
This is another group that also participated in the soundtrack of an anime series, Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X in Latin America) with two songs: one for an opening in the series, and another for one of its OVA.
Among his most recognized songs and which I recommend are: "Stay Away", "Blurry Eyes", "Lies and True"...
Country of origin: Japan.
4- JUDY AND MARY
Would you like to revive the teenager that is still inside you 🤔 well, Judy and Mary will take care of that 😁 just by listening to the song of the first opening of the Rurouni Kenshin series, titled "Sobakasu"; or also, with other songs of heavier rhythm like "Music Figther", or sentimental like "Kyoto".
An album to take into account and that should be listened from beginning to end is 44982 VS 1650, which compiles their best hits played live.
Country of origin: Japan.
5- The Seatbelts
Previously I had said that a composer made an appearance in our list, and well, this is none other than Yoko Kanno; she is the one in charge of this blues/jazz band that played to give music to the Cowboy Bebop series.
Undoubtedly this woman is a genius in music, something you can corroborate with other productions such as Esclafowne, Wolf Rain, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, among others.
Country of origin: Japan.
As you can see this month was dedicated to the otaku world and Japanese rock 😁.
Now let's go with our most listened albums section.
Most listened albums
1- FLCL Season 1 Vol. 3 (Original Soundtrack) - The Pillows
2- 44982 VS 1650 - JUDY AND MARY
3- Serial Experiments Lain OST - Nakaido "Chabo" Reichi
4- Happy Bivouac - The Pillows
5- Stadium Arcadium (2cd) (Original Press) - Red Hot Chili Peppers
And clarifying what the third place as an album is all about, it's nothing more than the soundtrack of the Serial Experiments Lain series. A science fiction anime, where a student of a school is in charge of investigating the suicide of some classmates after throwing herself from the top of the building and, hours later, an email is sent to all the students of the class, saying that she had not died but that she is now living in the world of Internet.
And extra bonus I have something special for all of you 😏
EXTRA BONUS: MUSIC TO LISTEN TO
Judy and Mary
The Pillows
And without further ado, we'll meet again in the next one. Thank you for all your support, and remember to leave your comments and music recommendations at the end of this publication.
See you then, and long live the music! 😎👍
Source of the images
Screenshots from my Amazon Fire 8 tablet.