tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post5609441407437344610..comments2024-03-29T01:59:32.065-04:00Comments on Kayo Kyoku Plus: Top Ten Best Singers?J-Canuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09551828383307840403noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-46749773899414288972014-09-01T20:04:44.677-04:002014-09-01T20:04:44.677-04:00And very briefly, ol' Demon was a CNN announce...And very briefly, ol' Demon was a CNN announcer. The network devoted a week of coverage to Japan, and he was a guest on "Larry King Live". Just for kicks, Larry let Demon hand it over to the newscaster who was back in Atlanta. The newscaster had a nice laugh about being introduced by a fellow who claimed to be millions of years old.J-Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551828383307840403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-4613998706567487802014-09-01T12:59:44.213-04:002014-09-01T12:59:44.213-04:00Hi JTM. Very interesting topic. It's practical...Hi JTM. Very interesting topic. It's practically impossible for me to make a list of this kind. There are singers who are not particularly strong vocalists (i.e. Yumi Matsutoya), but their unique delivery and tone is irreplaceable. Shiina Ringo also has a special voice, regardless of whether you're a fan of hers or not. <br /><br />In terms of pure ability and range though, Demon Kogure (ex. Seikima II) deserves a mention. Yes, he's usually over the top and silly but the number of octaves he can hit without exhausting himself is insane. Sometimes I doubt he's even human.<br /><br />Also Hideaki Tokunaga. What a voice.nikalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03370403001114836904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-74356991771113874522014-07-30T09:23:13.653-04:002014-07-30T09:23:13.653-04:00Crystal Kay. The best ever.Crystal Kay. The best ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-10456474141759798292014-07-16T15:23:20.580-04:002014-07-16T15:23:20.580-04:00Hi JTM. Good to see you back.
Yeah, it's very...Hi JTM. Good to see you back.<br /><br />Yeah, it's very much a subjective matter when it comes to music. There may be some near-universal choices such as Koji Tamaki but even some folks back in Japan have told me that he's not their cup of tea; one young fellow even labeled him as "hammy". However, I'm definitely a fan.<br /><br />I can't even order my favourites in a Top 10 in terms of perceived ability. The folks that have been listed are fine but I would certainly include folks like Hiromi Iwasaki, Chikuzen Sato (Sing Like Talking), Misia and the late Kiyohiko Ozaki.J-Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551828383307840403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2501670448657416824.post-3904847606650890302014-07-16T08:53:47.671-04:002014-07-16T08:53:47.671-04:00Hmm, some how I thought there would be more Enka s...Hmm, some how I thought there would be more Enka singers on this. <br /><br />I definitely agree with Akira Fuse, that guy's voice is really impressive - even now! I also agree with Koji Tamaki in both your list and the list above... although I think Hiroshi Itsuki should have a higher position.<br /><br />For me, I would say Aska from Chage and Aska - don't know what position, but I think he's one of the best Japanese singers. And I would also say Kiyoshi Maekawa, as well, should be on the list. Noelle Thamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869350840856391942noreply@blogger.com