Both are really good band. Although i prefer X Japan songs. X Japan didnt successfully breakthrough the American market because of Toshi bad English and Loudness only Successfully breakthrough after Akira kick Minohara (Vocalist) because of his bad English and get Mike Vescera.
Loudness or X Japan ?
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Loudness with Minoru Niihara on vox , always brings out the best in that band. X-Japan would pay tribute n respects to Loudness for paving the path in Heavy Metal music for Japan, since 1981. We can learn lots from both these 2 bands instead of choosing.
Akira Takasaki's backhand tapping technique [ala piano] is unique.
Akira Takasaki's backhand tapping technique [ala piano] is unique.
i agree to the second post. Minoru Nahara (their first vocalist) really rocks. I like their first vocal. When Mike Vescera joined, yes they get attention but i dont really quite like.
Still i prefer X Japan. Haha. Anyone heard of X Japan covering the song IN THE MIRROR in 1983? I got it .. the guitarist really play exactly.
Still i prefer X Japan. Haha. Anyone heard of X Japan covering the song IN THE MIRROR in 1983? I got it .. the guitarist really play exactly.
fibredrive
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sounds like i need to expand my listening repertoire. where to get X Japan? or no more in production? would like to give em a listen. cheers
Cavett
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I think its not really fair to compare both bands as they kinda play diff genre of rock/metal. As Loudness is leaning more to Heavy Metal whereas X Japan is more of Rock sounding band with pinch of Power Metal to it. But one things for sure both bands sure kick ass. :twisted:
X Japan's I Kill U is still one of the best song to jam if you wanna test a band's tightness :wink:
X Japan's I Kill U is still one of the best song to jam if you wanna test a band's tightness :wink:
[start scene] lord of the rings grand scale fight scene humans versus Orcs
[play power metal] fight scene close up
[sad guitar solo ] humans losing..women and children dying...
[song picks up again ] calvary flanks the orcs killing many..humans winning
[etheral keyboard solo ] slow motion scene of humans kicking orc butt...
[final chorus] scene of children smiling.. man thrusting sword into the air and sea of people rejoice in their victory..
[ end scene ]
I think CD Rama stocks X JAPAN - The Last Live. Although X was around for 15 years they only released 4 albums in their entire career. You can get them from HMV or order if they're out of stock. Alternatively, try downloading from Bit Torrent, but such a great band is worthy of support...
songwriting talent win over skill.
in my opinion i dont find that skill is something that only people with special ability can do, who cannot play akira takasaki? who cannot play like michael angelo? paul girbert? steve vai? jimi hendrix? everyone can provided that you put up extra practice!
songwriting is different, you cannot write a song like beethoven does!
yoshiki is a good drummer, nobody played like "the way" he play, but i think most drummer out there can play like yoshiki, some are better. but yoshiki songwriting is incredible! he use a simple chords and note, but the way he arrange make it a very very incredible song to play.
maybe i am contradicting, but thats what i think.
in my opinion i dont find that skill is something that only people with special ability can do, who cannot play akira takasaki? who cannot play like michael angelo? paul girbert? steve vai? jimi hendrix? everyone can provided that you put up extra practice!
songwriting is different, you cannot write a song like beethoven does!
yoshiki is a good drummer, nobody played like "the way" he play, but i think most drummer out there can play like yoshiki, some are better. but yoshiki songwriting is incredible! he use a simple chords and note, but the way he arrange make it a very very incredible song to play.
maybe i am contradicting, but thats what i think.
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