HOLY CR@P!!! First time hearing Ningen Isu - Farewell to the World (人間椅子)

[@VinSkully]

Ningen Isu really deserve so much more love than they have. They only had their fist tour outside Japan a couple years ago when they played I think in Germany and the UK. I would love to see them come to the US one day. But if not, I'm gonna have to find a way to see them live in Japan.😅 If you want to keep reacting to more of their music, I would recommend: - Heartless Scat (their most viewed song on KZbin) - Namahage - Life For Sale - The Color Out of Space - Baptism - Toshishun - Great King of Terror - Ghost Train - Voice of Nothing - Love Nirvana All of these songs have MVs on that are easy to find on KZbin These songs don't have MVs but have good live performances: - At The Mountains of Madness (人間椅子 / 狂気山脈) Live 2016 - Chou-nouryoku ga Atta nara (LIVE) 人間椅子/超能力があったなら - Hell's Mountain Of Needles (live) - this is cover of Breadfan by Budgie, but with completely original lyrics - Odoru Issunboushi (Live in Tokyo 2014) 人間椅子 - 踊る一寸法師 These lists aren't in any particular order and there have plenty of other great songs, these are just my personal recommendations for stuff to star with. Great reaction! And I hope you keep enjoying Ningen Isu!

[@ThePentagenarian]

I kind of feel the same way - I may have to go to Japan to see them, but I want to see them! LOL Looks like you are a Californian? Your YT tag makes me think you may be... Possibly a Dodger's fan as well. :-)

[@MarkReed-smokindeist]

Definitely a good start listed. There is a lot to listen to from these guys with well over 20 albums out.

[@michaelthain4488]

We have Uncle Fester, a Elvis lookalike and a lead guitarist that reminds me of my grandfather. But boy do they rock, the guitarist is a monster. Loved it

[@ThePentagenarian]

LOL! We have maids (Band Maid), princesses (Lovebites), anime superheroes (BabyMetal), and a banshee (Nemophila), so why not! :-) I love this band! LOL Thank you for the laugh and the comment!

[@chriso6719]

Yeah, they are bad a$$. 🤘🤘. Formed in 1987, so you get the Sabbath and other old school influences. They've only recently started gaining popularity worldwide. Stage persona's of a Meiji-era literary master, a Buddhist Monk, and a Yakuza style gangster. Heard some songs, but not a lot yet. Only other song I know by name is "Heartless Scat".

[@tikabass]

At this time, the best metal in the world comes out of Japan.

[@Simon-jh1hf]

yupp that band rocks had

[@ThePentagenarian]

Agreed. I was pretty amazed by how hard they rock! Thank you for your comment!

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Japanese Rock has depths that Europe and America really need to explore. There's a lot going on over there. If you take the plunge, you'll find everything from the idiosyncratically oriental sounding to the brilliantly melodic that you'll find unforgettably catchy. Japanese artist really want to break through to Western Audiences and really enjoy touring outside Japan. Ningen Isu, X Japan, and Band-Maid have toured abroad. Ningen Isu has always been a power trio. Bassist Ken-ichi Suzuki, who was a theology student when Ningen Isu was formed in the '80s, has regularly costumed himself as a Buddhist Monk, while guitarist Shinji Wajima has costumed himself as a Meiji Era literary scholar. Oddly enough Wajima collects vintage Suzuki motorcycles. Newest member, drummer Nobu Nakajima who joined in 2004, dresses as a Yakuza.

[@reneedevry4361]

This song was totally amazing. 🎶💜🎶 I loved the lyrics, intrumentation and the vocalists tone and timber. I sure wish I had never seen the video because those Burning Eyeball Buddhas were very, very, creepy. Will need to work to get that image out of my psyche.🙄☹️ I was also shocked that not only have I heard nothing from this band but I have never even read a comment suggesting it.😱 I have read thousands and thousands of comments on Metal channels. 30 years😱 WoW. Great song, great band, great review. 🤘🔥🤘 🥰🥰Hugs from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦

[@Wirmish]

A monk (bass), a Yakuza (drums), and a traditional teacher (guitar).

[@Calumetto]

We're sitting at the adult table at the metal family reunion here. Please pass the biscuits. (-; ••• Bee! MUSE!!!

[@twoffo]

Thanks for finding your way to Ningen Isu. You've got good recommendations for them in other comments, but I will second the recommendation for At the Mountains of Madness. An 11-minute epic live performance. One of the songs where they take inspiration from HP Lovecraft. One other Japanese band you may want to add to your list is Onmyo-za. Been around close to 25 years, 16 albums, they take inspiration from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, among others. Their song Haou is a good start for those knowledgeable in the ways of Metal (search for 'Onmyo-za - Haou (LIVE) 1080p60" for a good video)

[@ooobydoob3786]

twoffo knows

[@robertroy8803]

Ningen Isu is great! My main suggestion would be to turn on closed caption when you can, their most popular videos have translations. Only this newer Farewell to the World has them built in to the video which is a welcome change! Their lyrics are often quite deep. I'd suggest Namahage, Colour out of Space, and Toshishun as good entry level for them.

[@robertroy8803]

Also, the bass player was a big fan of KISS and takes some of his inspiration for his expressiveness from them.

[@ThePentagenarian]

That is two Lovecraftian references seen so far... Definitely checking those out. Big Lovecraft fan here!

[@robertroy8803]

@@ThePentagenarian oh, then Hell's Mountain of Needles is for you!

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], JILUKA [Overkill, Lluvia, or Venom] _(Electro Gothic Metal Band),_ HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], and many many more...

[@ThePentagenarian]

Appreciated! Well I have listened to a few of these, I appreciate the addition of so many! Thank you for your comment and recommendations!

[@MaartenT]

Ningen Isu is pronounced with a hard g (like in "go"), like you did the second time at the end. It means Human (人間, Ningen) Chair (椅子, Isu). I have no clue where the name comes from.

[@teddyoso87]

The name is taken from a story by Ranpo Edogawa, from whom they have taken direct influence for their lyrics, in addition to other Japanese poets and novelists, or from abroad such as H.P. Lovecraft.

[@kan5372]

@@teddyoso87 Edogawa Ranpo's name comes from Edgar Allan Poe.

[@mandje2002]

Try Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down - The Source (2017) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c And Ayreon - Valley of the Queens (Anneke van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Marcela Bovio) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPIk4Jrd7-cY6s Or Star One - Fate of Man (Brittney Slayes, Michael Romeo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ-agWali7Khr9U Or Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_cnoShj62mZ80 Or Ambeon - Ashes (Simone Simons) (Electric Castle Live And Other Tales) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH21ZJSKptF1hMk Or Guilt Machine - Twisted Coil (Damian Wilson) (Electric Castle And Other Tales) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZSrn2OheMygd9U And Lucassen & Soeterboek's Plan Nine - Before The Morning Comes (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2TXqx-ltpoh7ssi=A5Auu0rhtHgEMTSX

[@ThePentagenarian]

I will indeed. Thank you for your suggestions and comment!