Modern Japanese Music

By Erica Wykoff And Ashley Conese

Western Influence

Liked• Elvis impersonations• Beatles • Rolling Stones• American Jazz• American Pop• French Chansons• Latin Music from South America

Japanese Terms

Aidoru(Idol) word used to describe pretty young woman next door singers who were treated like a product instead of a person.

Gagaku(elegant Music) traditional court music.

Ongaku-Music

Kayokyoku- Pop music(westernized)

Bands Dir En Grey

Genre: Rock/Metal

Formed in 1997

#34 top band in Japan

Bands An Cafe

Genre:Pop/Rock 

Formed in 2003

3 Albums out so far.

J-Pop

• Influenced by traditional music and folk music• Songs sound similar to American songs.• They take music from other places and turn it into

their own.• "When you listen to some J-Pop songs, you may think

'oh, I have heard of these songs before..' And then you realized that you never listened to them before.." Quote from www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/culture/j-pop.html

• J-Pop stand for Japanese Pop

J-Rock     • One of the most

popular types of music in Japan

•  Copied Psychedelic rock style-minus the drugs

• J-Rock Stands for Japanese Rock.

• Dir En Grey is considered J-Rock

A little Sampling of their music

Band's Attire • Some males enjoy wearing clothes that in America

that would be seen for females. • Long hair is a must.• Outrageous Make-up for both boys and girls.

<-That is a band of all males.

Music Festivals

• They have music festivals similar to Warped Tour here.

• Fuji Rock Festival is the biggest one you can find in Japan.

International Music Day

• International Music Day is October 1st• It is referred to as "Tokyo Music Marathon"• Live music is performed all throughout Tokyo• Performers are called "Music Runners"• All types of music is performed • It is free for the public

Citations

22 May 2009 <http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/english/topics/2008/fti91100.htm>.

"Japan Music Festivals - Fuji Rock | Summer Sonic :: Japan Visitor." Japan travel guide hotel | flight | tourist information & resident travel guide :: Japan Visitor. 22 May 2009 <http://www.japanvisitor.com/index.php?cID=366&pID=406>.

JRock.com - info on JRock bands and news about Japanese rock music. 22 May 2009 <http://www.jrock.com>.

"Facts JPN-music." UT Asian Studies Network Information Center (ASNIC). 22 May 2009 <http://asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/japan/japmusic.html>.