INSTRUMENTAL MASTERY! - ASTERISM - CHURCH ( STUDIO LIVE ) - REACTION

[@bandmaidfanATL]

I could listen to Hal-Ca all day.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

Two things amaze me about this piece ( and the rest of " Guernica " ) - the first is the playing ( obviously ) but the second is the fact that people SO young can compose a work that perfectly captures in music ( as does Picasso in his iconic painting ) the terrible events of the fateful day on the 26th April 1937 when the whole town was destroyed and hundreds killed during the Spanish Civil War when it was bombed at Franco's behest by the German Luftwaffe . It really is worth checking out the story if you plan to do any more from " Guernica " because although these are wonderful pieces of stand alone music the genius of them shines even brighter when they are put in context ENJOY !

[@VladimirChupin]

GUERNICA is basically a rock opera. I always listen to this album as a single piece. The names of the songs provide a hint to what we should look for when listening to these parts.

[@tonygriffin_]

Love, love, love this version of Church! What a perfect performance from this young and extremely talented trio. Thanks for reacting to this. More Asterism, please! 🤘PS I put a comment on your Band-Maid double reaction yesterday, just a copy of Kanami's post about why she wrote those songs and what they mean - but I mentioned the other social media site where she'd posted her comments so it got obliterated! I reposted without the references so it might be there now. Kanami posted about the whole album, song by song, and it's a great insight.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thanks Tony... Gonna catch up on all comments this morning! That sounds like an awesome read. I did see it and tag it to read today 😃...Hope you're doing awesome!

[@tonygriffin_]

@@TJandTheGringa Feeling even more awesome after watching your reaction to that gorgeous Asterism performance! It's a thing of beauty, a work of Art.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

A beautiful song! The talent is among the best out there today. I got to see them in a show when I went to Japan and it was even more amazing to see them in person. They are really nice as well. after the show I was standing to the side of the entrance when they came out and stood next to me. I was able to chat, using Google Translator, for a few minutes with them.

[@TJandTheGringa]

So Cool !!

[@raybl9295]

Miyu the bassist has been rocking his custom 7 string bass since he was 14. I believe it's an ESP (corrected) that was custom-made for him and is not even even in their catalog. I just found a cover of a Baby Metal that the band made about 10 years ago when they were at an average age 14. I've seen earlier practice session videos showing how dedicated these young masters were playing their instruments. They are well worth watching. I've seen them live in NY and they have as much stage presence as any seasoned pros around. Insanely talented. Ibanez Ibanez

[@jimnusbaum3589]

It's an ESP and it was custom made.

[@TehPhysics]

A spiritual experience.

[@cats-eyes]

I think they are the most amazing power trio right now. However, it's a shame that they are still not well known not only in the world but also in Japan. That's why I'm really happy and grateful that you reaction to their songs. I hope you will continue to reactin to their other songs.🤘

[@TJandTheGringa]

We definitely will!. They are magnificent!!

[@metalmark1214]

Glad you came back to Asterism. Be sure to sub to their KZbin channel. They have some really great short videos they put out on their channel. I definitely recommend Dawn next. They have a cool 360 video for it that you can pan around to watch individual players.

[@RobinC63]

That 360 video is so cool.

[@TJandTheGringa]

We gotta check that out!!

[@VladimirChupin]

Tes, Dawn 360° is amazing!

[@Intensive-Care]

Hal-Ca at the age of 21 is already an outstanding guitarist of today. She's beautiful in her playing. Vocal ASTERISM - Fiction kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn23gqahnqiapas Hal-Ca has a very pleasant voice.

[@ranger_a6953]

She does. I'm glad they went that route instead of hiring an established singer. The danger of that would be them becoming side-men. This way, they can be the stars they deserve to be.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@ranger_a6953 Well, Maki Oyama was very good when singing with them. Guerilla Radio cover they did with her is much, much better than the original, I would say. Just head and shoulders above the initial composition.

[@irenebruner6061]

Love this group❤ Smooth reminds me of my old time favorite Santana❤play more of this group❤

[@richardn8866]

It's a rare treat to listen to such a young band that is able to display so much raw emotion in their playing. There is a video out there of them playing their own composition when they were 12-13-15, and you can hear and see that they are already something special. HAL-CA「Rising Moon」9th九州・沖縄FINAL STAGE【優秀賞＆オーディエンス賞】 Copy and paste the above into search and see for yourselves. Thanks for the reaction!

[@TJandTheGringa]

Will do thank you so much!!

[@rodhamm8484]

Talent overload in this band, imagine what they will bring us in the future, amazing stuff.🎸🔥🔥

[@susanfitzsimons2384]

This is from the Prog side of the band. They have such a great command of music theory and composition. Miyu really shines here and you see why ESP made a custom made one of a kind 7 string bass just for him. Dawn LIVE will blow you away (make sure you do the LIVE version) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKa0gal_g6-Wd5I and be ready for a pair of 16 year old musicians to blow your mind. Great reaction as always.

[@Olkam-w5u]

9 string bass.

[@leekebot1802]

Dannnnnggggg.... So that one was new for me. Loved it. I haven't explored them yet, but I'm sure as heck going to now. Already threw a bunch of their songs onto the playlist for later. Love a good instrumental, and that one was top tier. The dude's bass looked like he was carrying a guzheng. That Chinese stringed instrument that looks like a small bench you plop down in front of you and play with a metal ring pick. Huge.

[@TehPhysics]

Listen to their album Guernica+a where this song is from. It's an instrumental masterpiece, from 'Church' to 'Gunfire' to 'Museum of Death' etc.

[@leekebot1802]

@@TehPhysics On it. Whole album got put in a playlist by itself for next long drive.

[@TJandTheGringa]

I know that instrument you are talking about and yes it does resemble it lol

[@MaxMaidiac-h5y]

Please try "Sokoninaru"? Lots and lots of breaks with Romeo and Juliet vocals. Kaleidoscope hard Rock trio with so many breaks it is awesome how they make the song blend together and make sense.

[@kicorse]

Church is beautiful and such a mature composition. I agree with everyone recommending Dawn next. I recommend the version on the "Takako" KZbin channel. It's a fancam so the sound isn't perfect, but it's such a special performance that it's worth it. It's actually my favourite piece of music. Plus Takako's been supporting them for a long time and will almost certainly show up in the comments to thank you for watching her channel.

[@takako1116]

Thank you 😊❤

[@TJandTheGringa]

Definitely checking that out! Thanks so much!

[@obud3777]

Haruka !!! 🎸🔥🤘

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Next Dawn, Rising Moon, Lights In The Darkness....🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TJandTheGringa]

Noted noted noted!!

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

this band is so special too, all three are so amazing. two other recommendation from them everybody should hear: "blaze - live (from welcome to the inferno which shows 16 year old hal-ca already as a stage beast, the two boys also shine. and "stardom" - a great video with many surprises (I don´t want to spoil them. best wishes from germany.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you!!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Since you mentioned Stevie, there's a live video out there where Asterism covers SRV's "Scuttle Buttin" in Dallas. I think Hal-Ca was 16 or 17 when they played it. Another cover they did is "Jump" by Van Halen; it's unreal, especially Miyu's part. Definitely put that one on the list. It's on their channel.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Def checking that out!!

[@hiawatha.g]

I think this is the most talented power trio since Cream (and yes, Rush fans, I love Rush too, but....) Thank you for checking them out again. Oh, and I love La Gringa's Gollum growls. Looking forward to "Dawn". That is their masterpiece. Oh, there are several version up. This is the one to do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKa0gal_g6-Wd5I

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you for the Link!!

[@ranger_a6953]

I hear so much Ritchie Blackmore whammy work and long slow bends in this song.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Yes!! 💯‼️‼️

[@RichZee777]

Such a fantastic song, This song brings me back to a lot of the Jimi Hendrix tracks, Jimi, has been a long time favorite of mine and this whole song has a lot of Hendrix like qualities to it, makes me think of how many similarities they have to the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

[@Chatwin78]

If you want to hear them sing, try the MV for Shooting Star or the MV for The Titan from the EP Planet of Metal project with the graphic artist Acky Bright. The Shooting Star video is a cool montage of footage from a trip to the US that shows some of their personality and includes clips of them in concert and busking on the street.

[@donbrashsux]

That was very interesting god she can get an amazing sound out of that guitar great feel 👌👍

[@TJandTheGringa]

💯‼️

[@billmcleangunsmith]

Hal-ca is like Santana in the way that the music seems to flow from the depths of their souls.

[@obud3777]

Listen to their new EP, Haruka is doing vocals while shredding the guitar 🎸🔥🤘

[@ericifune5543]

They're in LA in a few weeks.

[@VladimirChupin]

Yes, November 4th. Those who are on that side of the pond, enjoy!

[@ericifune5543]

Amazing show. Both "Church" and "Dawn." And they sounded fabulous.

[@egodreas]

You have to do _Dawn_ next, of course. But you should also give their cover of Stevie Ray Vaughan's _Scuttle Buttin'_ a try. Asterism has made many really great and interesting covers, adding their own flair to them all. But Scuttle Buttin' is probably my favorite. I like it even more than the original, I think. Not too fond of the drum solo, which is maybe a bit self-indulgent and uninspired, but Haruka's shreddy solo towards the end really elevates the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWlkImojrGFl68si=4Ls2vLof_FrJxxPU

[@mariocaceres5102]

Hal-ca took up guitar after seeing Loudness play live. Akira Takasaki was her inspiration. His favorite was Ritchie Blackmore. Buckethead played on two songs on their first album.

[@TJandTheGringa]

🤘🤘

[@VladimirChupin]

She has a lot of "favourite" guitarists 🙂 When I went to Fukuoka in 2020 to see them, I wore a Zakk Wylde T-Shirt because she said somewhere that he's one of her favourite guitarists 🙂

[@mariocaceres5102]

@@VladimirChupin true, but she was inspired to start playing guitar because of Akira. Watch her early 'homework' videos.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@mariocaceres5102 HAL-CA is a guitar goddess, she can play anything and cover anyone 🙂

[@Will-ug5rs]

The band is super talented. But Hal-Ca is my favorite. I've seen her do Malmsteen covers note-for-nore. Can't wait for the "Dawn" reaction.

[@TJandTheGringa]

She is truly something special No doubt!!

[@ericifune5543]

You've picked up why Hal-Ca is my favorite guitarist. She plays with such soul. You mentioned Bucket Head. He helped produce their first album.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Love Asterism!.. Love Buckethead! -- Thnx so much for Watching!

[@danerysmederos5312]

Hola por favor reacciona a Asterism con la interpretación Rissing Moon/MV vas a flipar Son lo maximo saludos a los dos❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TJandTheGringa]

Gracias Amigo!!

[@cmcknight]

So awesome might also like D_Drive another crazily talented instrumental band ( Yuki one of the guitarists is also in East of Eden ) (Unkind Rain / D_Drive」 STUDIO MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2aqZKGOf9mGsLM And as example of the crazy depth of quality Japanese bass players ( Probably not going to be your or your audiences taste though) Ainyan from Silent Siren ( also one of Misa's best friends) with Fujiyama Disco. Silent Siren :- Fujiyama Disco kzbin.info/www/bejne/apWyomeMaddri9k&pp=ygUOZnVqaXlhbWEgZGlzY28%3D

[@AngelLWJ]

🤘🏻⭐⭐⭐🤘🏻

[@RobinC63]

And thus endeth the sermon about Prog Rock/Metal by Asterism. The Gringa said it perfectly that listening and watching Miyu play is like the bass has become a different instrument. Hal-ca incorporates her whole body into her playing and that adds to the emotion one feels. With Hal-ca and Miyu it’s easy to overlook Mio, the drummer, so I’m glad you mentioned him. If you read comment sections on any of their videos or reaction to them videos he really doesn’t get mentioned enough. I know your watch list is probably growing exponentially but here’s some more Japanese groups and songs. Glim Spanky which is one of my favourite band names ever. “Breaking Down Blues” is a fave of mine. TRiDENT. “Ambivalent” or “Spoopy” (how can you not love a song name like that lol. REI. I’ve only recently been listening to her so I don’t have enough of a catalogue to recommend anything. Just a few for your ever growing list. 😊 A bassist who was at the start of extended techniques is Stanley Clarke.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much for these bands and songs we are adding them!!

[@UltraHD.7]

Church isn't just a song, it's an experience that takes you to far away places. When I heard this for the first time, I was literally in tears. They wrote this when they were 16 to 18 years old, can you imagine?

[@TJandTheGringa]

Insane!!

[@lito6242]

Another great reaction guys… i’m glad that you like Asterism… they are really a great band to listen to… there is another song that you have to react… song is called “ Blaze (Live from Welcome to Inferno vol. Max)… where the bass did a sweep on the base… here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KzqZ6mbdF6d9Usi=wPL_2HSmqx25c5eY

[@THE_JOURNEYMAN_PAN]

You ignored me. Farewell!

[@TJandTheGringa]

Ignored you? Who? Lol if its a comment we are always super behind. Not sure if you mean us but we wish you well and sorry to see you go !

[@donaldbohn3183]

She is Jeff Beck reincarnated

[@Olkam-w5u]

9 string bass.

[@rickwagner-]

This was a seven stringed bass. MIYU also plays four and five stringed basses, depending on the song.