Top 3 Artists By Distinct Sound

29 Aug

Posted by Nathalie in Lists

Here is a small list of artists that left their mark on me because their music style is so different from anything I’d ever heard before. That doesn’t mean that there truly aren’t any similar musicians, just that I know either very few or none. Some artists you should give a try if you’re looking for a fresh breeze.

3. alan

news_large_alan1 alan is a Chinese singer of Tibetan descent active in the Japanese music industry. She is a Tibetan Buddhist and aims to sing about “love and peace”.One distinctive singing style of alan’s is the so-called “Tibetan wail”, where she is able to stretch her vocals for a long period of time at very high notes.

Recommended songs:

明日への讃歌, 三生石三生路

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明日への讃歌

2. Hajime Chitose (元ちとせ)

hajime Hajime Chitose uses a particular style of singing that studies have revealed to have a relaxing effect on people’s minds. It’s very gentle and beautiful to listen to. The first song I heard by her (春のかたみ) is still by far my favorite however.

Recommended songs:

春のかたみ, 死んだ女の子

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春のかたみ

1. Malice Mizer

malice_mizer_-_au_revoir_01 Many bands are said to “not fit into a particular genre”, but I’ve never seen a combination of genres the way it was done by Malice Mizer (except for Moi dix Mois, Mana’s solo project). They bring a mix of heavy and classical music and don’t ask me how they pulled it off, but it actually works.