The INSANE Harmony of Japanese City Pop | Machi No Dorufin

When a TikTok trend actually exposes you to incredible music

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[CharlesCornellStudios]

I have NO idea how I didn't know about this before. What else should I check out???

[YingwuUsagiri]

Oh boy. It's time for Charles to learn about Airport Lady, Flyday Chinatown, Kimi Ha 1000%, Remember Summer Days, Shyness Boy, Stay With Me, Telephone Number and especially Summer Suspicion.

[Moodbone]

A million other people will say this, but if you’re exploring Japanese city pop, Tatsuro Yamashita and Masayoshi Takanaka are a couple artists you absolutely MUST check out. Absolute legends with impeccable discographies.

[jaxietunes]

If this guy hasn't yet had his "first time listening to CASIOPEA euphoria" moment, I'm getting the feeling he's right about to

[gavinjohnson]

He’s getting closer to CASIOPEA and T-Square!!

[colinrutkowski]

I work in a warehouse, and we are constantly blasting Japanese City Pop. It just creates such a vibe.

[Marian]

80s Japanese music is pretty great. I have heard this song a few times while listening to citypop playlists, but had no idea it was so popular. It also has a fitting name, City Dolphin.

[ZanraiKid]

I'm ready for the Charles Cornell City Pop era. Here's a list of meaty compositions from the era:

Kaoru Akimoto - Dress Down
Tatsuro Yamashita - Sparkle
Miki Matsubara - Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me
Taeko Ohnuki - 4AM
Junko Yagami - Bay City
Anri - Goodbye Boogie Dance (live)

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コメント欄を観ると日本人以外の方々が日本のCity

[chickenhawk]

We gotta get this guy on some Casiopea. Personal pick is their jazz fusion rendition of Bridge over Troubled Water!

[Outside]

American funk, jazz and boogie were a massive influence on City Pop. If you want to dive deeper into it, get ready for a whole new world of genre mixes and chord progressions. Check out Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi, the song that basically made City Pop famous in the west, or Mayonaka no Door (Stay with Me) by Miki Matsubara.

[tsuzu]

I'm Japanese and so surprised that you have picked many Japanese music, and I learn a lot from you and comments. I like seeing you are very excited about chords and rhythms lol

[FizzyK-]

Only City Pop songs can make me feel melancholic and happy at the same time, it's a pretty amazing genre. ❤

[smith]

Charles, brace yourself for when you get to japanese fusion/funk jazz.
Casiopea waiting on the corner ;)

[trumpetaceman]

I’m so glad the keyboard is there. I remember watching Charles Cornell videos upside down

[niix]

If you want to hear an amazing Japanese guitarist, listen to Masayoshi Takanaka! Everyone of his Songs sounds like a day at the Beach, "Beleza Pura" sounds kinda like "All the things you are" and everything is filled with jazz, samba, Funk and good vibes!

[amonra]

The absolute pleasure of seeing the joy on your face when you - person who already loves the magical world of music - found a new reason fall in love with music again is immeasurable. And it gets even greater because of the fact that the new reason for you is something I already love. Thank you!

[ricardogomez]

Casiopea - Galactic Funk (Live) the keyboard solo is amazing!

[trim-thefat]

I'm actually kinda shook by the fact that you're covering Japanese City Pop! Genuinely one of the best genres ever!
Edit: Curious to know what people's favourite songs / recommendations are.. Please share them!
Some of my personal favourites are Shyness Boy, You Belong to Him and I can't stop the loneliness.

[_LuxStein]

My good man, you need to check out Casiopea