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Susumu Nishikawa (guitar)
This thread is about Susumu Nishikawa (西川 進), who was responsible for pretty much all the awesome guitar work during the MM and SS era.
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According to Maou, SR's guitar playing position is influenced by Nishikawa. Looking at the video, it seems like SR's HF era hairstyle could also be influenced by Nishikawa. And something acoustic. Beautiful tune.
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A few more Nishikawa/SR connections:
- SR changed her amplifier based on Nishikawa's suggestion. - Nishikawa played all the lives with SR in 1999. He left to make way for SR's future husband. There is very noticeable difference between the two. - Many of the musicians who worked with SR during MM/SS are or were members of Nishikawa's Smash Room School.
The guy is just amazing. He's probably the most talented musician Shiina's ever worked with. Nishikawa can play pretty much any style and do so well. It's a shame SR ever let him get away. Unfortunately, it appears much of Nishikwa's solo work is only available through the Smash Room shop. No idea if they ship internationally.
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These videos are fantastic. And enlightening! I can totally hear a distinct difference with the guitar the main part of these songs. I love themm.
And I so so so want him to play acoustically like in JR's 2nd video as background for my life. |
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But I'll agree that he's one of the best musicians she ever worked with. And I miss the sound of his guitar. It was so punky, so dirty. Maou, if you're interested in buying it, why don't you check with some member that lives in Japan? If the online shop doesn't ship internationally, maybe you can see if someone can send it to you (it's just an idea)
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Nishikawa played in Hitomi Yaida's back up band after leaving SR.
I youtubed a little and it doesn't seem like his playing is quite as inspirational as it was with SR. I'd rate SR's guitarists (at least the ones I know) in this manner, from best to worst Asai Kenichi (aka Benji) Susumu Nishikawa Hirama Mikio Junji (her ex-husband) Hasegawa Kiyoshi Ukigumo
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If you were rating the guitarists based on skill, Junji would be at the bottom of the list. You seem to be ranking the guitarists based on other criteria, like the size of their balls.
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I think overall attractiveness is part of the criteria.
FYI, I've nv seen any of their balls before so you can be sure that the ranking is not based on that.
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Just so there's no confusion over which songs Nishikawa performed with Ringo...
The Susumu Nishikawa Master List Muzai Moratorium 1. Tadashii Machi 2. Kabukichou no Joou 4. Koufukuron 6. Sid to Hakuchuumu 8. Kokode Kiss Shite 10. Keikoku Shouso Strip 2. Yokushitsu 4. Gibs 5. Yami ni Furu Ame 6. Identity 8. Stoicism 10. Sakana 11. Byousho Public 13. Izonshou B-Sides Suberidai Memai Remote Controller Aozora Tokyo no Hito Can't Take My Eyes Off You 17
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