Metal Guitarist Listens To NINGEN ISU For The First Time! (Heartless Scat Reaction)

[@平岡真奈美-d6n]

人間椅子は、日本の誇りです✨ メロディー、テクニック 最高です (｀✧∀✧´)✨✨✨

[@DF.A.B.L.E.]

From hints of black Sabbath to disturbed the amount of talent from the guitarists and the drummer and vocalist is increduble

[@しんきゆう]

たくさん趣向が盛り込まれていて楽しいバンドです。もちろん演奏は一流です。

[@rasrindothedubmaster5911]

WTF……What happened in Japan😲 This is epic!!!!Samurai, Buddhist monk and Elvis play heavy doom sound!

[@fumt5146]

たまたまKZbinで見た無情のスキャットで衝撃を受けました。それは初めてメタリカのoneを聞いた時の衝撃と同等だったと思います。人間椅子の曲の中ではこの曲が１番好きです。

[@SocialNetwooky]

I just love Ningen Isu. They obviously don't care about trends or playing "easy-listen" crowd-pleasers and just "do their thing" ... Their songs are multilayered and complex, with some really interesting lyrics. Just awesome all around. Their song "Namahage" is also super fun, if you want another one.

[@Dahvood]

"Rocks not dead, it just moved to Japan" There are subtitles by the way, might be an idea to check for your next reaction

[@ヴェルナーたかホルバイン]

僕は、" イカ天 " で初めて見て、最初は知らなかったですが、バッジーのブレッドファンのカバー曲の " 針の山 " にハマりました。

[@Brunnen_Gee]

Seeing someone hear Ningen Isu for the first time is always a great time! I think I found them a few years ago and I was blown away. This is why I love KZbin so much, I would have never found bands like this without it. And Japanese Uncle Fester is just badass. I _love_ his sound.

[@paulhammer4941]

“ Japanese Uncle Fester” is the single best description of Kenichi Suzuki I have ever heard 😂

[@an0ana]

LOL, thank you for the giggle. I'm glad I wasn't the only one....also true about this band and so many others. I play a music sharing game with some family members. I introduce them to different bands and genres and they do the same for me. The HU's 'Sad But True' led me to the original video. Kick ass Mongolian rock band that I also would not have found without youtube.

[@bridgeman11]

Suzuki sings well too. Has a style that reminds me of Kabuki.

[@susiestogsdill5075]

The drummer reminds me of Japanese Elvis. Yep, just found them recently randomly too & was instantly hooked!

[@reddbeagle0813]

Shinji Wajima = Japanese Geddy Lee ?

[@LostAgain1970]

Japanese music surprises me all the time. I found these gentlemen a while ago, through this song, and I sat there fascinated by their appearance and skill. I'm a fan!

[@johannjohann6523]

These guys have really come into their own in the last 5 years and last 2 albums writing and playing some killer hard rock and metal! Check out more Ningen Isu their latest album released about 2 months ago is a continuation of their great music. Strong consistent song writing. Ningen Isu Fuckin' Rocks! Now go crank that Shit Up!

[@wonko7the7sane]

You picked the right band! Ningen Isu is one of the greatest Japanese bands. You should look for this video with English subtitles. Their lyrics are also very good. They sound quite highly educated. Spiritual, intellectual. Perfect.

[@jeremiahmiller6431]

One day, when he was young, Death came for the guitarist. He challenged Death to a battle of guitars; if Death won, he could take his soul, but if he won, the two would go on tour. Thirty years later they are still on tour. There is also a drummer.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Great band! My grand daughter introduced me to them in '90 or '91. These days I think of them as Band Maid's grandpas. Old guys can rock on too! Even if they are youngsters like this group.

[@山笠ジョージ]

I've been a fan of Ningen-isu since 1890's. I think they should have been more evaluated.

[@icipher6730]

>1890s Heh, nice typo you've got here. :)

[@aryansigrid]

@@icipher6730 I've been following them since the 1780's!

[@icipher6730]

@@aryansigrid Truly the grandgrandgrandgrandgrandgrandgrandgrandfathers of Japanese metal scene, lol

[@genshiryoku]

気持ち良くなるメタルグルーヴは 共通なんですね。 仏様の意味が伝わるかしら。 仏陀じゃないですよ。

[@lilithjohansson953]

I have a japanese metal friend and it was him who tipped me about this band... i really think they are awesome

[@paulhammer4941]

These guys have become one of my very favorite metal bands over the past couple years I’ve been listening to them. I highly recommend listening to their latest studio album “Shin Seinen.” It’s positively full of great tracks. And if you’re interested in getting into more Japanese metal I highly recommend listening to Band-Maid, specifically the live at Shibuya versions of their songs Play, Domination, and Freedom.

[@callmewaves1160]

One day they popped up on my KZbin feeds because I watched a The Hu video clips and clicked on it not knowing what to expect and was just BLOWN AWAY. They have fast become one of my favourite bands now. So many sick grooves.

[@thaichuansaejung3096]

This band has been around for a long time. They came before X-Japan. They originally had heavy metal songs similar to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, but nowadays they have a very heavy music style. up to the era

[@faceplantor5647]

I’m a metal guitarist too. And this fookin slams👊🏽⚡️ Japanese Black Sabbath with Toni Iomi singing,

[@jaime0]

メタル好きが動画を視聴していて、ある時点でスイッチ入るの面白い笑

[@voltevpn]

確かに。初めはふ〜んみたいな感じで観ていたのに、最後には完全に楽しんでいましたね😃

[@wadeharten6600]

I can't listen to these guys without a huge grin on my face. Love it!!

[@jinggaddi]

One thing I love about it is that it didn't seem like 8.5 minutes. I enjoyed every minute of it. Cool reaction too!

[@davidornberg]

Yes this song is sort of prayer for success. Didn't see if You had english subs on... When this video got viral , after 30 years of playing they went overseas for the first time. 2 gigs in Germany, one i London. Was heading for USA but then Covid come along.... Their 30 years anniversary cd is amazing... well actually... lots of bands from Japan just now is booming... Just got Asterism latest cd and Quadratum latest... Just so amazing bands!!!!

the lyrics are just heartbreaking in this one

[@zybyz]

That was the story of my life lol. A great message, to be certain.

[@ALTheGuitarViking]

Ningen Isu is amazing. Thanks for introducing them! Great song arrangement! LOVE It!

[@Wirmish]

Ningen Isu: 23 albums...

[@hosteggaming9081]

hey nice reaction and you really listen to the music with no pause. my recommendation is they other song called "toshishun". thats they newest album. and the lyric is also good.

[@--Zook--]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for not pausing the video every 17 seconds to gab about your opinion of whatever they are doing. This is the way a reaction video should be done.

[@MattFarkas]

Thanks. I believe the flow of a song is important from a songwriter's perspective, and you lose that by stopping all the time on a first listen

[@--Zook--]

@@MattFarkas absolutely, most creators are more concerned about their perceived image than the bands and it annoys me to no end. As a fellow Greybeard, I truly appreciate you my dude.

[@williamsatnan4380]

Love these guys. The Color Out of Space is another great one from them or the live version of Namahage.

[@oliverguenther655]

I can't believe he kept a straight face ,through this video

[@louboo7192]

Ningen Isu is an amazing band. Try reacting to other songs. We would love to see em. Voice of Nothing, Namahage, Great Emperor of Terror, Colour out of Space, any of those would be great!

[@autohmae]

Namahage live is what I wanted to request as well, video to react to: Ningen Isu「Namahage」LIVE (人間椅子/なまはげ)

[@2024lucky-b8z]

In the chorus they say ”this free world' and In one bridge, they say " oh, the Venus" and in anotehr "Oh the Budda". they are clad in the buddist monk Kimono. Paradox in harmony.

[@mojodl270]

Great reaction. I have not listened to all their albums, they have too many, but I would recommend "At The Mountains of Madness". It is the last track of their third album, from 1992. Here is a live version from 2016: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epi3dn6ljs10jsk

[@davidornberg]

Most of the records are on Spotify... tons of amazing hours to listen to... *-)

[@kurtn4819]

These are also great... "Namahage", "Colour Out Of Space", "Toshishun", "Voice of Nothing" and of course "Heartless Scat"

[@twoffo]

Nice reaction. They have a ton of songs as you can imagine with a 30+ year career. Others have mentioned The Colour out of Space and Life for Sale, both of which are good. Namahage is another popular song for reactors. If you want to jump straight into the deep end you might go for At the Mountains of Madness.

[@cyberpotato63]

The MV of "Namahage" is fine, but the ultimate video has to be on the 25th Anniversary tour final concert. DVD title: This World is a Dream - Band Life 25th Anniversary -" live Shibuya Public Hall (2015) MELDAC, Tokuma Japan Communications Official link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIbZfKipnpVog6M This song was the closing encore for the final concert of the 25th Anniversary tour.

[@charlesharter3068]

Ningen Isu's dark side--the caterpillar

[@pattymeals2395]

'Iife for sale' turn the cc on for lyrics

[@nanakakitano9724]

This band absolutely rules. I've been into them for years and was really pleasantly surprised when a couple of years ago this track (Heartless Scat) blew up and brought them a lot more attention, I'd always wondered why they weren't more popular because they've got such a killer back catalogue and a really cool style. I don't quite understand what it is about the Heartless Scat MV that made it so popular though, you'll see them rocking the same style and equally as slamming tunes in all their other MV's. As others have said, The Colour Out of Space is an awesome one of theirs (also HP Lovecraft inspired which is always a huge bonus). I'll also recommend Great King of Terror, Voice of Nothingness, Namahage, and Lovers Suicide in Shinegawa.

[@revangerang]

I like to think that their prayer worked haha. Some god must have taken pity on them. Maybe several, considering how much it blew up?

[@---iv5gj]

Their song is a cry to the divinities for a change in their lives... and the youtube algorithm gods have answered their prayer

[@JohnFleshman]

Grandpa Miyaji really knows how to shred!

[@Hanno_Lamp]

Great reaction to a great band. Maybe have a look at "Toshishun" by them, it's great as well. I discovered Ningen Isu last year and they quickly became one of my favourite bands. Rock is definitely very much alive, if one knows where to look. Another fantastic band, though they are not metal but rather hard rock, is The Warning, a power trio of sisters from Mexico. They are at the top of my playlist since 2020. If you don't know them yet, they are really worth checking out.

[@qiyubi]

Discovered them during lockdown, I'm not into metal but I absolutely love their songs, especially Toshishun

[@evilturkey523]

Toshishun is amazing!

[@TeikaAkiura]

“Madame Edwarda” is their underrated masterpiece.

[@crswro1690]

these guys live about an hour from me in Hirosaki, Aomori Japan. their other song Namahage is based on the twin demons of Akita prefecture meant to scare kids into studying hard.

[@MaoBZW]

this wonderful piece of art has everything i like: rythm, power, drive, melody, complexity, the know what they are doing and they are doing it great!

[@changhara6706]

I really like their song "The Caterpillar" so please react that song!

[@yoichim5915]

I'm entirely with you.

[@evilturkey523]

That's definitely my favorite of their songs!

[@nickhomer6799]

They are awesome. I don't like foreign bands but I love these guys. The bass player has tons of soul. All around great trio. They complement each other so well.

[@Raiden-R]

It's a tasteful band.😆👍 Great！🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinlane7555]

Check out Toshisun from their latest album....35 years on and they're still killing it

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Reminds me of Rush...3 piece, killer changes, the robes. Come to the USA and play SummerFest in Milwaukee 2022

[@MattFarkas]

Yeah, major Rush vibes!

[@shawnsteynfeger9001]

DOOOM par excellence!! Very good band....

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

A young japanese man walked into a guitar store in 1969... I like that Gibson SG .. the rest is history.

[@supermanblue2274]

Their band name translated to English means "Human Chair".

[@renefrijhoff2484]

Though not really a die hard metal fan, I do like some metal songs/bands. Never heard Ningen Isu before, so this was interesting. I do need to hear more songs. Some other Japanese metal bands I do like (and you didn't react to yet): Yousei teikoku (Eng: Fairy kingdom founded in 1996): Disorder kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2aylqiMiNdlipY (opening of the anime Big order) Kokoro sanctuary kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGGvhWOVjJZ6iLM kuusou mesorogiwi (opening of the anime Mirai nikki) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvHhnuqhb2VjZo Fate gear: Headless goddess kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn20k6algLaBY5I The sky Pirates kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDdn5iog76er9E (with violinist Jill From Unlucky Morpheus as guest)

[@johannjohann6523]

Ningen Isu is also a perfect example of how only in music "The Sum can be Greater than the Parts"! That, or these guys are not guys at all, but aliens! LOL Rock On!

[@Wardell43]

I love this bands videos.

[@nightflyer1100]

Their lyrics are very good, too. Find out its translation what he is singing about. Some are very dark and spooky but very interesting.

[@richardschafer7858]

Loudness meets Black Sabbath. This band ROCKS!!!

[@peewee2024]

Same guitar used by ACDC and the band name in English means "Human Chair".

[@charlesballiet7074]

was hoping for more of a musical breakdown but goot take either way

[@omoteura1122]

next　time　please 【高画質PV】人間椅子 夜叉ヶ池【音ズレ無】

[@Wirmish]

Should have activated the subtitles.

[@大家武雄]

ありがとうございました。

[@bridgeman11]

If you also like a more melodic metal, check out Onmyouza, also Japanese. They're a more Judas Priest sound and excellent musicians with two great guitarists who trade the lead back and forth. You won't be disappointed!

[@CyclopsTyphoon]

Life for Sale by them is another banger.

[@moamlbeastineast772]

Listen to colour out of space by them

[@callmewaves1160]

I love Ningen Isu! The only thing I an fault them on is how long their videos are 😅

[@andrevandervlies5700]

Hi, I just found your channel. Loved the reaction and you seem to be a chill dude. I subbed. Also, I like the mini nuke, I have one too.

[@MattFarkas]

Good to see another Fallout fan in the comments section!

[@MattFarkas]

And thank you!

[@firststrike6546]

兀突骨も聴いて欲しいな。どんな反応か気になる

[@ablazesyba3675]

Mixing Crimson with Sabbath, and putting some Japanese own flavor is the authenticity of Japan since 1971 I mean you better try Flower Travellin' Band, one of the founder of Metal!

[@mikeperkins3469]

The lyrics, CC is half the fun. Check out Ghost Train by Ningen Isu on KZbin.

[@jessica19141]

Nevermind ...just enjoy the music

[@หัตถ์สดายุทธวัยวัตถา-ท6ณ]

ที่เมืองไทยก็มีวงที่เล่นดนตรีแนวนี้ พวกเขาคือวง ดอน ผีบิน

[@kevinhiggins7838]

I’m guessing you’re a genesis fan… me too. Don’t listen to them much anymore, but going to give Foxtrot a spin after this. Love Ningen Isu too…don’t mean to detract from them, they’re great… the pictures on the wall caught my attention though.

[@MattFarkas]

Huge fan!! Haha

[@kevinhiggins7838]

@@MattFarkas just finished Get em out by Friday…unique as can be.

[@ringo-ringo8901]

Please react broo BURGERKILL KILLCHESTRA - AN ELEGY metal band from Indonesia :)

[@jerryrockpunk]

10:00 I'm interested in what you wanted to say after "But…"

[@MattFarkas]

That was me getting on track with the review and not getting into personal shit. 😂

[@99blues24]

Thank-you for reacting to the Ningenisu. Please try to 88kasyo junrei song to "kyoukan dekinai" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfdZ2Z6drGEj68 Focus on the fantastic bassline.

[@fatcoyote2]

A whole lot of technical expertise in this song, maybe stemming from the fact that they're all older guys who have been doing this a while.

[@stephielulu9096]

Just a little nugget, you don't pronounce the U in Isu 😜 Japanese thing. Also you should listen to more of their stuff, its excellent! Try Inju, lot's of waah waah waaah (you'll see) Loved the reaction 🤘

[@domeniclocalzo9498]

Samurai metal

[@AF-kj2zl]

Color out of space, Namahage, they have a lot og good ones.

[@ubayunyu2]

Awesome Matt.. welcome back Would u please doing reaction for new Alip_Ba_Ta's original composition titled 'Infected'.. it was a crazynice and soulful.. thanks Matt 👍❤️😘🇮🇩

[@TrojanSalesmen1]

caterpillar is just

[@user-tv5fp5yu9x]

Why no cc? The lyric is really doom.

[@alecbarnett2759]

The caterpillar

[@privatename5788]

Their music is amazing, but let's face it, the best thing about this band is Bass Ghost and his magnificent constipation faces.

[@MattFarkas]

😂😂😂

[@Wasaaabi78]

Dimebag Darrel's soul wasn't far...

[@2thethcman191]

ありがとう！

[@hiroesetesta5410]

Like METARICA but I feel more Japanese METARICA...

[@高橋由美子-d4j]

日本の田舎津軽のサウンドだ！

[@ysformen]

歌詞の中身が宗教を横断する感じで、そこはとても日本的なのだけれど、そのあたりはどう感じられているんだろう？

[@dokapin100]

Sing old-fashioned Japanese.

[@azkapratama1853]

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[@michaelschafer6379]

Aren't they great?

[@MattFarkas]

Amazing!