SHIINA RINGO - Marunouchi Sadistic - Ryan Mear Reacts

[@realdocloco]

The "problem" with Shiina Ringo: you can watch 20 live performances and you won't recognize her (except the voice) - she's totally polymorphic, the queen of stage metamorphosis - even during one show. I have two of her best live shows on dvd and it's totally stunning. She's one of the best show woman I've seen, really.

[@RyanMear]

When looking at other videos, it was crazy how many different looks there were!

[@kairukafuka6022]

She's a genuine artist, both as a composer and a performer. I think she's the first person (from my knowledge) who sang while cutting apples on big stage wearing a nightgown and it felt there was nothing out of place.

[@realdocloco]

@@kairukafuka6022 Expo '08 right? I have the DVD, it's a work of art!

[@kairukafuka6022]

@@realdocloco Yup. That DVD live was exhilarating. I also have all her DVDs, and Tokyo Jihen's.

[@realdocloco]

@@kairukafuka6022 btw, her guitarist on expo '08 is now Aina The End's stage guitarist; and Aina recently performed Elopers with Shiina (on guitar) for a TV show

[@Ratchy]

I knew you would get to her. One of top "influencers" in J-Pop/Rock history (although she is still damn active) 4-3-6-1 chord progression is widely called "Maru-Sa progression" since this song became famous. Also repeatedly used in "Unleash!!!!!"

[@sencha77]

In addition to the Marusa Progression, there are other typical chord progressions in J-Pop/ROCK, such as the Canon Progression, the Royal Progression, and the Komuro Progression, but I have long been concerned that the achievements of Tetsuya Komuro, who developed the Komuro Progression, are not so well recognized overseas.

[@RyanMear]

That's interesting, I'm have to play around with it

[@Ratchy]

@@RyanMear Yes, It's fun. Jazz nerds (oops) love this having 2 dominant motions (3-6 ,1-4) within 2 or 4 measures for tasty jazz approaches. Jazz guys tend to keep us Rock guys away by playing in Eb (this song) or Ab ( "Just the two of us" ) lol.

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

Ahhh... you finally got here! She's a dynamic performer. Try some Tokyo Jihen too. Thanks, Ryan.

[@MrEmatthewh]

Love her voice and thank you for the reaction!

[@moonrose5944]

good selection. It is a song that is often discussed among musicians because of its good chord progression. 長く短い祭(Long and short festivals) are also good.very grooving song.

[@napodyna6981]

Rickenbacker was, as you know, the first guitar, Miku bought after Kanami-sensei urged her to get one, and Kanami apparently admired Miku's choice, but Miku might have been inspired by this song's lyrics. The lyrics are dizzying, full of metaphors, quotations, allusions, including suggestive puns, describing the various places on the Marunouchi subway line that runs through the heart of Tokyo. "Ricken 620" is mentioned in Ochanomizu (where the music store district is located).

[@guitarandy2406]

This was also the guitar Shiina bought with her first royalty cheque, a Rickenbacker 620 in the same Jetglo finish as Miku then went on to get for her first electric. As a solid body Rick it's not like it's even a particularly popular model in their range. I'm not sure it was a conscious decision on Miku's part to get the exact same spec guitar, but it may have been an unconscious bias at the back of her mind.

[@napodyna6981]

@@guitarandy2406 Yeah. That Sheena's guitar was also used in Tokyo Incidents' PV released last year. And here, which never fades away - Or (or in addition to the lyrics of Marunouchi Sadistic) maybe Miku watched "Gibbs" PV or her performance. 5th single (2000) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ3Hc4eJrZ59pqc

[@rocotocloc]

Sheena Ringo is one of the greatest artists in Japanese moder music. Her charisma and influence it is impossible to quantify, but i'm sure you already knew a lot about her thanks to Paul, the president of her fanclub on Mearcord lol

[@FauxieDaoJia]

I've never been a fan of the Sweet Love Shower performance, I must admit, but I consider her one of the most versatile composers of all time and an incredible artist among my very favourites with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Prince.

[@satomiwa]

So Here's a thing about Shiina Ringo. Imagine spending a few hours at some American airport on a stopover, and then thinking you've seen the US. That's where you are right now on your journey. She's a deep, DEEP dive. Unfortunately, the powers that be are vigorous in taking down any unauthorized performances from youtube.

[@RyanMear]

That's what hear. I will be checking out more for sure!

[@ronfredricks6752]

I am glad your introduction to Shiina Ringo was when she still had her mole and still rolled her Rs. But Marunouchi Sadistic does not really showcase the superhuman voice Shiina possessed in her early years. Unfortunately her first 2 album masterpieces do not seem to be available in the US for streaming and except for Honnou(本能) KZbin videos from these years (which were as visually creative as the music) are blocked in the US. You can find a few low quality recordings of Japanese variety shows that give a sense of the power and emotion in her early performances such as Tsumi to Batsu (罪と罰) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaetnKCjgLd5etk or GIPs(ギブス) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXTUaJ2ffs1phKc and a club performance when she was 20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvcaWehjdCsnKs

[@kairukafuka6022]

This is during her rock star phase which she really was wild, maybe as wild as Courtney Love. By the way, this song has a lot of versions now, but the Tokyo Jihen's DVD "Just Can't Help it" version is so far my fav. Hopefully someone can request ここでキスして (Koko de Kisu Shite/Kiss me now) or Gibs.

[@RyanMear]

Yeah, so many versions! The jazzy stuff is great

[@mamiackerman_1004]

Omg!! Thank you, Ryan! I LOVE Shiina Ringo ♡ She is the Queen of Jpop. She also has her own band called Tokyo Jihen. She was supposed to direct the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, but before the Olympics there were a number of troubles such as gaffes by JOC officials, and she was disgusted and declined. I was really disappointed when I heard the news that she declined :"(

[@miqoto]

This is one of my ALL TIME favorite songs/performances by Ringo. Shes perfectly comfortable in her skin ;)

[@davidtollefson8411]

Did some recording today with a Japanese musician who is a BIG Sheena Ringo fan. Told me I had to check her out, so here I am. I know she's the queen of Japanese rock with a wild, experimental side, so I know I'm going to love this journey. I think I'm in for a wild ride.

[@ismeahlim]

I agree some ppl comment her as "last boss of jrock" Btw she has a dual cd of her and her band covering those old songs that she think has influence her

[@ezelalia5739]

I discovered Shiina Ringo some weeks ago and started to listen to all of her albums (currently listening to the fifth one) and is really cool how diverse she is in her music. She can do something like this and also something like her song Morphine wich is a really heavy rock track, or something like Stem wich is a peacefull and relaxing song Im glad you reacted to her and would love to see you react to more of her music

[@PaulEngineer]

Yeah, smitten is good. Not just a great performer and voice, but now has an extensive number and range of composition, which range through rock, pop, soundtrack and orchestral arrangements. Seems Ado has covered a few of them now too. From what I have seen, Sheena has sung in at least three languages, plays keys and guitar.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"Rick 6-2-0 chodai!" BTW, the best performance of this was from the Nagoya gig on Tokyo Juhen's Dynamite Out Tour.

[@brunobryant4846]

What great fun, so good seeing an experienced entertainer in their natural element, thanks heaps, 🤗 peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@SGlwg]

Very interesting choice of her live performances to react. She is really cool and fantastic. More reaction to her live!

[@killiansred1000]

That’s a show I would really like to see.

[@Kissthetoad321]

It's funny that we ask you to react on Ringo Shiina. I recently watched the second or third (i forget) episode of Band Maid Nippon. Miku was talking with Saiki about Ringo, artists who had strongly influenced them in their youth. She was quoting the song Gunjou Biyori with Ringo's rock band Tokyo Jihen. That Ringo inspired Miku to start a badass rock band is no surprise. Obviously, she is a great Japanese artist, unknown in the West. Thanks Ryan.

[@cepho8349]

She might not be well-known outside of Japan, but she has a cult following among Western music enthusiasts.

[@Kissthetoad321]

@@cepho8349 I noted that. Sorry for my ignorance. Maybe one day Ringo will tour the West. Please don't tell me she already did.😳

[@terani_ya]

If you want to hear a little more straight, hard rock by her, this is the place to go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpmXq4qDjM5jY5I

[@RyanMear]

COOL!

[@socrateos]

Wow, you are doing Shiina Ringo!

[@Cristian-hn2ey]

how young shiina looks in that concert, she must be about 20 years old.

[@mohdazmin0417]

Sheena Ringo is love.!!

[@powbobs]

Cool, Sheena Ringo, she’s amazing. She’s Miku’s inspiration

[@kentamanekineko4339]

椎名林檎さんまで来ましたか… みんな知られちゃうんだなぁ… でも　ありがとうございます〜♪

[@donutman1127]

Love Shiina!!! Edit: I have listened to her since the mid 90's. I fell in love with her style first time I heard her myself.

[@Filmoon_0]

Oh may god...She just brought me back the all my high school memories... Thanks for choosing this song Ryan!! Her song never gets old!!

[@dearkazuscorner2549]

You're reaching the big leagues now, Shiina Ringo is the Queen Bee! You should check out a newer somg though! "Nippon", which was the official song for the Soccer World Cup is pretty good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl61fXZvj8ydnrs

[@natasha8302]

I love her!

[@ethangospodareck]

Great reaction bud. Keep it up. Just a heads up, Band-Maid's new single drops at 11 on YT.

[@RyanMear]

Yeah... I'm WELL aware! GAIJIN GUYS will be live at the premiere!

[@kurolikesmusic]

If anyone finds the link for this PLEASE SHARE

[@dudleysmith4394]

Good reaction! She is the rock goddess of Japan, she has another band, Tokyo Jihen (Tokyo Incident). I recommend you the song called "Gunjo Biyori": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXWVnpuAaKesfbM

[@micaminmin]

where can i find this video performance its so good

[@dorianlollobrigida360]

I have been a Sheena Ringo fan for many years. I started out thinking I was looking at Chrissie Hynde. Then I moved on to Joe Strummer. Then David Bowie. Lately, it feels more like Rogers and Hammerstein----or possibly Brecht and Weill. Perhaps it is time to give up on the analogy game and just say it: the female GOAT of 21st century popular music. Anyone who wants to dispute this claim must spend some time with a vast songbook before I will listen. Given the large number of songs she has written in English and French, it is extremely odd that he has only had a single concert outside of the Japan in all these years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goDXgJKKrbZpn68

[@GG-do1ee]

nice select👍

[@ivrogggg]

you must try the jazz version

[@BradEnquist]

Dude where did you find this recording??? i stumbled on it years ago and downloaded it on KZbin because i couldn't find it on KZbin anymore and thought others nigh enjoy it. Sony came down on me like a hammer.

[@RyanMear]

It was shared to me...I don't know

[@BradEnquist]

@@RyanMear thanks for getting back to me

[@IVAN.E626]

please! react to crime and punishment live 2015

[@yujitanaka5223]

よく、この画像探しだいたな。Good

[@tedtosterone2262]

Have you checked rock and metal bands from Zimbabwe yet?🧟‍♂

[@RyanMear]

No I haven't

[@the.variable.japanese]

懐かしい！　;)

[@bryandevito5120]

The Japanese Amy Winehouse. That is a compliment in some ways. Best I could muster. Never been a fan…..of either.

[@ゆきちゃん-b]

3:41「now on sale　無罪モラトリアム」って言ってるから１９９９年かな

[@アスパラベーコン-i1d]

東京事変/「群青日和」reaction please

[@ckiemnstr345]

You would think with how much she walks backwards she would learn to use shoes that secure to her heel instead of just her toes. 🤭

[@guitarandy2406]

Tbf most of her latter day heels for live performances after she formed the Jihen have transparent straps on them for just such a purpose.