Fun Trivia : Japanese Music

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Japanese Music

The 5.6.7.8's have been rocking out since 1986, long before their appearance in "Kill Bill Vol.1" introduced them to a wider audience. Which song from the soundtrack to that movie was used in several advertisements as well?

Japanese Music Extremities


Woo Hoo. Even though The 5.6.7.8's and Shonen Knife have got a lot in common, it would be wrong to describe them as similar bands. OK, they both consist of three girls playing rock'n'roll, but whereas Shonen Knife are always very cute and rather nice, the 5.6.7.8's have got a nastier edge. They're more influenced by 50's delinquent rock and imagery and you won't find them singing songs about how they're trying to cheer up a sad bison in the zoo. And there's a lot more screaming involved as well.



Ni Hao! is another three-piece girl band, that was formed in Kyoto. Though they are Japanese, their name is a Chinese expression. What does it mean?

Japanese Music Extremities


Hello!. One of the members was studying the Chinese language when they started the band, so they took the Mandarin Chinese greeting as their name. They seem to be obsessed by colours, calling themselves Blue Yukari, Red Ariko and Green Reo, with each member wearing only those same colours on stage.



Another Japanese all-girl trio is eX-Girl. They've got enthusiastic supporters in Mike Patton, Jello Biafra and Siouxsie Sioux. In several of their album titles you'll find the word 'Kero'. What does it mean?

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It's the sound frogs make.. Ipecac label boss Mike Patton said the following about them: "eX-Girl are a beautiful example of information overload. Jagged 3 part vocal harmonies, adventurous arrangements, and songs that hook you like the sucker that you are. Take all of these treats, wrap it in an ultra-bright technicolor live show with surreal homemade costumes, and you've got the sensation of being strapped in on an out-of-control carnival ride that will leave you standing in line waiting for another turn."



Boris are famous for their very slow and long songs. This they have in common with the band that inspired their name. Which band is this?

Japanese Music Extremities


Melvins. 'Boris' is the opening track on the Melvins' 1991 album "Bullhead", where they discarded their earlier hardcore influences and went for 'slow' in a major way. Banzai, etc!