The Return of TOKYO JIHEN!

Clip on YouTube, and the whole new track "The Unchosen People" can be streamed via the links here

I read 1 or 2 comments on 1 of the Facebook groups kind dogging this new tune. I don't love it, but find it okay.

I guess I am very happy they are back together and hope this 1st track is just a sample of what may be coming in 2020 from the return of Tokyo Jihen aka Tokyo Incident.

Shiina Ringo - 人生は夢だらけ (Life is Full of Dreams)

Oh man, this tune starts out a little slow, but about midway through the when the instrumentation kicks in, it totally rules. All major keys, but the video and tone/mood fits. It has a bit of a Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" vibe to it, which as it turns out, Shiina Ringo covered .

I haven't thought about Shiina in quite awhile, but knowing her, she's like Prince or Steven Wilson I suppose in that she always seems to be making new music, so I probably have missed a lot.

Edit: I wishlisted her album  逆輸入 ～航空局～ (Reverse import ~ Aviation station ~ which came out December 6th, but never got around to it. I suppose part of that is I don't frequent the places her music is talked about much, but that should not be an excuse.

I'll have to try and find a way to hear this record soon for sure. The ratings and comments on rym are very positive about it.

Tokyo Jihen RIP

link

the final tour.

january 13 to january 23 (ticket sale)

february 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 (shows)

fuck :(. I suppose them being in Japan, seeing them live was unlikely. There of course is Shiina Ringo's solo career still. But another talented band I get into, who will be no more soon.

At least the Color Bars Mini-Album and the compilation will be coming out shortly to enjoy.