First Time Hearing INSANE TRIO Sokoninaru 'Gou Ni Moyu' | Multi-Instrumentalist Reaction + Analysis

Multi-instrumentalist reacts, analyzes and breaks down Gou Ni Moyu by Sokoninaru
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[@WavePotter]

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[@soujiroseta5708]

If you want fully enjoy this band - react to song Kyokugen ha Setsuna. It will be interesting to watch how you became shocked in good meaning. Have a nice day and hello from Russia! :)

[@geraldgetskow3420]

Their new(?) drummer also sings leads as well. The sounds they get from the bass and the guitar are incredible. I put Misaki, the bassist, in the same category as MISA and F-Chopper Koga. She's that good.

[@nondescriptcat5620]

from the moment i heard them, i knew Sokoninaru was a band i was always looking for, but didn't know i was looking for. my favorite band on the planet right now, everything they do is both utterly mind blowing and transcendentally beautiful. as others have mentioned, there's a drum cam that i highly recommend, and for other songs, Tenohira De Odoru, Complicated System, Re:Program, and Lament Moment are all masterpieces. you really can't go wrong.

[@JuanSan66]

Great!. You have found Sokoninaru!. Insane band. Criminally underrated. I hope the best for them, recognition at least

[@Shiroar]

I love Sokoninaru! 🖤 They’re up there with Maximum the Hormone as my two favourite bands. Just so mind blowing. I recommend Lament Moment and Tenohira de Odoru next 🖤 Edit: They can play all their crazy songs live. How they keep track of those pedal boards and sing at the same time is beyond me lol

[@tinyhato]

Yay, Sokoninaru! Not all their songs are like this, but all of my favourites are. I've been recommended a lot of other bands since finding you-know-who, but only Sokoninaru has really grabbed me and it's for exactly the reasons you talked about toward the end. I'm glad you got to do this band.

[@user-dokuzetsukun]

Thank you for great reaction!! Love from Japan!

[@joki5346]

It's been three years now that I've been immersed in the Japanese rock scene and Sokoninaru have been there from the beginning. Even after this time, the song still has a strong fascination for me, and seeing you react is a special joy, because somehow I see myself again in that moment. I also see the similarities to BAND-MAID. Since the song "Dilemma", which is stylistically similar to Hello Sleepwalker's "Shinwa Houkai", as well as "Different" in parts to Sokoninaru's "Tenohira De Odoru", written at the same time. Kanami seems to have found a lot to like about these two bands, in my opinion, because since that time her compositions have become more complex, which makes the analysis even more interesting for musicians in particular.

[@joki5346]

@@Sergof At that time I had no idea, that they would tour through Europe. Luckily, unlike the other Japanese bands I had discovered, I was already so crazy about BAND-MAID that I looked for tour dates and bought a ticket for Amsterdam right away. After that, there was no stopping me!

[@Beinomat]

I discovered this band just yesterday and already love it. So crazy how everytime I think I've heard all of the best Japanese bands I discover something new

[@joki5346]

@@Beinomat There are a some bands that I listen to regularly, but there are two that are particularly close to my heart besides BAND-MAID that I would like to recommend and that is ASTERISM and TRIDENT.

[@Beinomat]

@@joki5346 Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check them out! My favourite will probably always be Babymetal, because they opened me up to massive amounts of new music which I wouldn't have liked before listening to them and honestly kind of changed my life for the better (at least I am much more happy), but I'd like to recommend a band as well by the name CHAI which isn't rock but still very fun and relaxed, if you're interested in something new ;)

[@Beinomat]

@@joki5346 Asterism is cool, but man I really dig Trident, thanks for that :D

[@Ratchy]

To your question about the Japanese text, we have a mixture of; [Hiragana/ひらがな/平仮名] Pronunciation letters. I think you know about this one. [Kanji/かんじ/漢字] In this case, [鳴] is Kanji, said to be imported from China way back.(5-6th century?) [鳴] is pronounced "な=na" here. Putting "る" together, it makes a verb "鳴る=naru", which means "ring (in terms of sound)" Kanji has a meaning by the letter itself and also has 2 or more ways of pronunciation in general. Japanese have many words that are the same if written by hiragana. Can be figured out in a conversation by the context or the bends/melodies of the word, but when it comes to writing you need to choose the proper kanji for each words. [Katakana/カタカナ/片仮名] Used mostly to pronounce and writings for foreign names and foreign words that suit the way it is (like food, computer, music!! etc). Wave Potter = ウエーヴ・ポッター Hamburger = ハンバーガー Hard Rock = ハードロック Oh, I forgot the most important one. BAND-MAID = バンドメイド * Akane used to have this version on her kick drum. Have a nice day !!!

[@JuanSan66]

Great post!

[@delbomb3131]

In between the last 2 times i went to japan i learned the n5 kanji as pictographs and even though i couldn't read their pronunciations it was a lot of fun seeing 西口 in the train stations and knowing it was the west exit. Like knowing they could be used even without actually being able to read them was a huge eye opener about their usefulness.

[@user-bt8bv5cn4b]

やはり、この技術力は評価されるよね。

[@domker]

I heard the song "Tenohira De Odoru" by this band. It is worth paying attention to the text of the song, because it is translated. It's nice if they have more songs translated, because lyrically it's great.

[@2abug]

Yes! Thanks Wave to reacting to one of my favorite Japanese band! I’m going at work now but I’ll catch up your video a little later. ✌🏻

[@RahimRahmat]

Ok... I'm REALLY impressed on my first listen..... whoa.... They somehow remind me of SoaD and RHCP at the same time, yet they are distinctly unique from all other bands I have been listening to....

[@fikriharswa1429]

Finally Sokoninaru. This band is crazy good, their instrumental skill is beyond others. The structure of their song is so unique. When you listen to it for the first time, you may confused, after that you'll enjoy their song more and find something new

[@ionmyke]

Another great reaction! I've been following this band for awhile, they are truly on some next level stuff. They have tons of stuff to dig into, have fun!

[@spinnymathingy3149]

There’s more content in this song than most bands have in an entire album This band is the real deal

[@user-or5xy2mi7r]

I'm always enjoying your video from Tokyo. This band was already a genius from the time it debuted. The talent of this band is beyond God.

[@pdwilsen]

Band-Maid was my gateway drug into Japanese rock, with Sokoninaru being my next obsession (check out the play through of "kyokugen ha setsuna" to watch drummer SHIYU in all his glory). These days it's a daily fix of Memai Siren (眩暈SIREN) who are also brilliant. I may never listen to western bands again.

[@dillpereira250]

Please give some attention to Tricot, Uchu Conbini and Jyocho

[@keithsowerby8179]

Hard to realise that the youthful looking Juko and Misaki have been playing together for 10 years now, with the drummer Shinya here for half that time. They have a handful of albums, and do a lot of covers for KZbin also. Depends on the cover how mathy they get, though their own originals are very complex. Pure talent under the radar until the past three or four years. The group proper are Juko and Misaki, with the drummer being semi permanent - a few months ago Shinya left the band, with the present drummer in place being Saito.

[@Shiroar]

I thought it was Shiyu? Based on his social media tag… which btw is Syouto for the new support drummer. Wrong too? So difficult when you don’t know Japanese 😬

[@keithsowerby8179]

@@Shiroar Same here; with no Japanese I go by what others have posted in English. I have seen recent postings and they are still awesome

[@fugutamasuoable]

@@Shiroar It is Shiyu

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Wave, you mentioned a few times “is there a cam view focused on each musician “. Yes there is, on their channel there are several songs recorded with just one member viewed playing the entire song, and you can see each member doing their part

[@geraldlee2341]

This is the first I've heard of this band. Been checking them out now. Thanks! Someone mentioned some math rock. I get tired listening to most math rock but really enjoy the band Tricot. You should checkout their song named "Portage". Very melodic

[@VladimirChupin]

Well, ASTERISM suddenly decided to call themselves "math rock" recently. I think they are simply in love with Polyphia, and want to follow in their footsteps. But in fact, I can't listen to Polyphia for long, they are too... well... math 😂 Cold and formal. While ASTERISM is still their normal soulful self, as they've always been.

[@VladimirChupin]

By the way, I have never heard of SOKONINARU before, the same as you. Thanks, Wave, for discovering them and sharing your discovery with the world!

[@icipher6730]

Tricot is not math rock, it's midwest emo. The band's members never heard of the term "math rock" or listen to the bands of this subgenre before people, including journalists, started to ask them questions about "why do you like math rock, what are your influences", etc. It's just that the majority of modern Japanese musicians which play in lighter (and less sophisticated compared to something like prog rock) subgenres of rock music are not afraid of displaying their skill/technical ability (not for the sake of displaying it, but for the sake of creating unique and weird songwriting styles) compared to their Western counterparts for a bunch of different reasons.

[@keithsowerby8179]

For me reacting to Sokinanaru would lead next to 88KASYO Junrei, Tricot, or maybe the Taiwanese band Elephant Gym

[@mr559]

They have great playthrough (showing their pedalboards too) and commentary videos.

[@FunKill50]

Sokoninaru - Metalin so dope. I like all those albums.

[@COTTERO]

They are even better live.👍

[@drogonr9318]

This is a great band, super-talented, lotta fun. Been listening to them now for a few months and something I noticed: I don't replay their songs very much for some reason. I'm initially jazzed about the insane musicianship, and the frequent arrests, but it doesn't seem like I'm feeling a lot more than this. I'm thinking because they use that arrest so much, while it def keeps the listener's attention (the analog in video would seem to be constantly clipping the camera), the songs do not seem to deliver a strong emotional component (tell a story). Their songs have a lot of wow moments at the expense of driving home a stronger emotional chord (to me). I would like to hear them write a few songs with a stronger and dominant melody, helluva lot less use of arrest, and see how it goes. If anyone knows if they have some of these, I'd love to hear them.

[@VladimirChupin]

Oh yes... That's what "math rock" is all about. Many bands actually abuse this idea of being too gimmicky in their composition. I feel the same way about Polyphia. Constant "wow, they are so amazing!", and no desire to replay any of their songs...

[@icipher6730]

Why other compositional techniques and songwriting tools aside from melodism can't be used as a vehichle for storytelling (I also don't understand why you equate "telling a story" with "emotional component", not every story has to carry some kind of an emotional charge in itself at all in order to be moving)? Does every band has go the "normie" way, i.e. heavily relying on melody and nothing else? There are tons of other ways to deliver a story in music, e.g. chord progressions (which oftentimes can have a much more apparent effect on me emotionally than the overlapping melody), tonal shifts, playing with rhythmic components, etc.

[@drogonr9318]

@@icipher6730 There are no hardwired rules in music, as in art. I used the language "telling a story" to convey the idea of "emotional component" - but it's just a phrase that can be used in many different useful ways. Linguistic quibbles aside, a minimalistic black dot on a white canvas could convey "story" and "emotion" to someone, but it would be an unusual someone. I enjoy this band for their musicianship and creativity - but most of their music does not make me laugh or cry.

[@joshi_new_wave3283]

This group is super great.

[@COTTERO]

And they have even more difficult songs!!! 😀 Misaki here... Misa, Juna Serita, F Chopper Koga... some of my favorite female bassists.💙😍💙

[@fikriharswa1429]

Misaki is my favorite because she can sing so beautifully while doing insane bass line. The other amazing also

[@COTTERO]

@@fikriharswa1429 👍😉

[@actuallyasriel]

Misaki's bass tone is so *thiccc* in this track that I had a hard time telling at first whether the bit at 6:28 was just dead notes, or if she was rapid-firing harmonics somehow.

[@hawkmoon4107]

Hi Wave. If you like a song with really different parts, I suggest you to take a look at Maximum the Hormone and their song "Yushu Fukushu" or Hannabie and the song "We love sweets". Both will surprise you.

[@starry_yui]

I know this comment is really late lol, but you mentioned wanting a drum cam, and lucky for you, a good portion of their songs have bass, guitar and drum solo cams, where the members play it with the rest of the instruments turned down.

[@unattributed1641]

So, the reason I used Unattributed in the request is because it's my KZbin handle. :) Ask for isolated videos, and you will recieve: Bass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravCiZh9jKipY6M Guitar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJPZioypntN3nKc Drums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXqzg3x7opWmfas I'm glad you looked for the live video -- they are definitely able to pull this stuff off live. I've also looked for audience shot videos, since you get to see them in situations where there is very little production, and get to hear only what's coming through the PA. It's amazing how mind-blowing they are live even in those situations. There are other songs from them you should check out: vermisst: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WQe2Wul7SKo7s kyokugen ha setsuna: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5u8aqFrf8l4itE Tenohira De Odoru: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGiwqqJ4oM5src0 re:program: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boCwZmt3p8qchKs Lament moment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPCmn6CqbeBfac And they put out playthrough / isolated videos for most of their releases... Oh, I don't believe Koga Records has anything to do with F.Choppa from Gacharic Spin.

[@K.H.D710]

"鳴る" means RING or SOUND. Sokoninaru is my #4 fav group right after Nemophila (#1 is Band-Maid😉) This is a two-piece band (the drummer is a support member). Fujiwara-san is one of my top 3 fav female bassists. Other two are MISA and Koga-chan of Gacharic Spin.

[@jaycon505]

The power trio.

[@catschoose1248]

Here's the drum play thru: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXqzg3x7opWmfas

[@imze6620]

Interesting fact: the drummer from this album is actually just a temp drummer, I wanna say last year they finally got an official drummer

[@charlesandrewnavio3429]

Can you please do a reaction to "Tatsumaite Sennou." It's by a Japanese band called "Ling tosite sigure," which is one of the major influences of sokoninaru. So, you'll hear similarities. I like both their music.

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

I like that you have a Buddy bell. I have a Krupa bell

[@mattdhorstman]

I'm with Glen on the Music Video, that's not doing them any favors. A bit easier to see the talent in the live video. As for the music, it was interesting, but not as catchy as I'd like. I'm definitely going to check out another couple of songs though to see if they have range, because the talent seems there. Hopefully we'll get some suggestions in the comments. Thanks to the anonymous patron. And good job as always Wave :)

[@catschoose1248]

Hey Wave, one thing that always made me think when i listened to sokoninaru (esp. their covers) - as a musician, how hard is it to pick at individual notes on a guitar while singing at the same time? I can't even strum chords and sing at the same time, but at the pro level, is this something everyone can eventually achieve if they put in enough time, or is suzuki's brain just wired differently? Some of their covers, the songs are written for bands with a singer that doesnt play guitar, but he does both at the same time so effortlessly.

[@VladimirChupin]

Well, Kanami from BAND-MAID has said many times that it's extremely difficult to play the guitar and sing at the same time, and because of that, she has certain compassion for Kobato-san, who has to play the guitar and sing when doing their live shows. It's always good to have a dedicated vocalist. Suzuki is really good at this, indeed. I think after some training, it's possible to think in two parallel streams of consciousness, but still, only if you automate both singing and playing. No creativity is possible under these conditions.

[@WavePotter]

Yes what Vladimir said! When I used to play and sing in a band, I’d have to practice parts like that one section at a time at a slower tempo, really figuring out which syllables landed on which notes, then they kinda got tied together in my head into one activity. But it took a lot of practice and that was for songs like China Grove and Sweet Home Alabama. No where near as fast paced and complex!

[@catschoose1248]

@@WavePotter thanks Wave. appreciate your vids, it's interesting to see you react and breakdown the nuances that us non-musicians wouldn't pick up as you play all the instruments. looking fwd to more sokoninaru, nemophila, band maid and yoyoka vids :)

[@catschoose1248]

@@VladimirChupin thanks vlad, didn't know Kanami said that. She's another one that makes difficult things look effortless haha, def my fav member of band maid :)

[@stevekane4922]

Their Babymetal/Kamiband cover just strips out the cheese and tears the rest. They are the only band it's totally cool to two-time bandmaid with. And you can fantasise about Misaki and MISA on different nights.

[@poncedeleon759]

Thank you for reacting to Sokoninaru Super talented and deserve more recognition. Mikasi gives Misa a run for her money. They aren't for everybody. I think you either love them..... or their use of silence/abrupt jarring intervals and crazy transitions will put some people off.

[@ral8452]

elephant gym has some great bass

[@user-zs2te5ei4y]

Do you know the new song "vermisst"? Next, show us your reaction here!

[@glenkelley6799]

First time hearing this band and very impressed with their skill and composition. Reminds me of Polyphia - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5DKnKOPhLeEgrc . Have to be honest, I have to be in a certain mindset to listen to this style of music, not saying I don't like it, but it takes a lot of focused listening.

[@WavePotter]

Same Glen! And good comparison! I need more Polyphia in my life!

[@y.suzuki320]

👍👍👍 request ～ Maximum the hormone / DEVILOOF / DEXCORE 💪👍

[@yoshihironakamura242]

next METALIN！！

[@dulanjala]

I'm more leaning towards these guys rather than Band-maids... this is more of my taste...

[@Greg-om2hb]

Hiragana only represent sounds; they have no meaning. Kanji are ideographs imported from China. In Japanese, kanji always have two or more (sometimes many more) meanings/readings, and sometimes are used to represent sound. Japanese is hard.

[@agunggunawan230]

Next please reaction Aldious 😁

[@Glen.Black.]

Have to tell you not a big fan. Too much distortion and cutting in and out in the video. So much so, non-musicians will have a hard time enjoying watching the instrumentalists playing their part. But nice reaction , just the same. Part of the enjoyment of watching great musicians is watching the guitarists fingers moving up and down the neck as well as the speed of which they play certain parts or notes. Don't see that here. I was done half way through and didn't watch the rest.

[@chrisegbertky]

"It's got a good beat and it's easy to dance to. I give it a 78 Dick"

[@joki5346]

Sokoninaru are smart. If you want to watch them play and watch their fingers, they recorded a playthrough for all three instuments. It is to be seen on their YT Channel.

[@Glen.Black.]

@@joki5346 Reply. Thank you. Not saying their not smart or not good. Just don't care for them.

[@WavePotter]

Funny you say that Glen! I don’t know if you got to this part of the video, but I talked about how Rosie probably wouldn’t like this either because it’s just too wild and high energy. How BM has the perfect blend of interesting composition AND mass appeal, and how this is more of a fascinating for musicians kind of band.

[@joki5346]

@@Glen.Black. Hi Glen,If you don't care about the band, that's perfectly fine with me. I was just referring to the possibility of watching the instrumentalists play. There are many "best band in the world" I don't like to listen to.