Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #59: The JAPANESE MUSIC That Made Me - Matt Alt Edition!
Matt Alt and Patrick Macias kick off a two-part chat about their favorite JAPANESE MUSIC that made them, including song clips, personal anecdotes, pop cultural history, and even some Battletech promos! Listen below!
BONUS! Here’s Matt’s Top Five, along with YouTube links if you’d like to watch along!
Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto (1961)
Behind the Mask - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1979)
I Love You Oh No! - The Plastics (1980)
東京は夜の七時〜the night is still young〜 - PIZZICATO FIVE (1993)
Roll Along - Vib-Ribbon OST (1999)
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All great choices, Matt. I have to admit I have had the Vib Ribbon CD for years but never fully listened to it. Going to crack it open now you recommended it. I didn't know it was same musical people as Parappa, which I also admired. I loved Vib Ribbon's computer jazz-scat song they used to explain how to play the game; that is amazing. You could also play Vib Ribbon with other music CDs; not as good, but it was a neat thing! Maybe you should try it out with Plastics?! :D