The Asian music scene is not so popular among the non-initiated. Even though the musical genres of the Far East are pretty much the same (they are people too, you know), we stumble on trivial things like unintelligibility and cultural gap. So I am going to use a music mix I am sure will work: Female Guitarists. Japanese Shredders like Miki Igarashi, Yoshi, and Rie.
~ Thanasis Karavasilis
“My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am…” -Joan Jett
The guitar.
What a wonderful instrument.
A six stringed (usually) pool of endless melodies, catchy riffs, and mesmerizing solos. The only player in a band that becomes the frontman for at least 30 seconds of each song. The hero of every beach party in the history of real beach parties.
The ultimate wingman.
The heart and soul of the rock genre.
And still, a man’s world. Yes, yes, I know what you are going to say.
But, Thanasis! There are so many great female guitarists out there!
Of course. But still, the female presence in the global rock scene is usually limited to one role: that of the vocalist. Yes, they play the guitar as well, but it is not the same as being the guitarist of a group.
And since one of the most promising rock scenes on the planet is the one coming from the country of the Rising Sun, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some of my favorite Japanese women guitarists and their bands.
What do you say? Ready for some serious shredding?
ALDIOUS [Track 05] 夜桜 (District Zero Tour Live at Shibuya O EAST)
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