+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2
1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 26

Thread: Maaya Sakamoto similar artists?

  1. #1
    Premium member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    11
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Maaya Sakamoto similar artists?

    Maaya Sakamoto is by far my favorite J-Artist, and I was wondering if there were any other singers who are similar to her. Also, if anybody knows the Mexican band, Belanova, or the Spanish band, La oreja de van Gogh, are there any Japanese bands similar to them?

    ありがとっ!

  2. #2
    Newbie member
    Reputation
    youkais's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Age
    21
    Posts
    20
    Thanks
    29
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Maybe somebody will kill me for that, but you might try Megumi Hayashibara, Minagawa Junko... and, for the bands... I don't know very well, but, maybe, "Do As Infinty" and "The Brilliant green", maybe "Every little thing" ^^U
    † Wait & Hope †

  3. #3
    N.H addict
    Reputation
    angelicdevil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    moscow
    Posts
    78
    Thanks
    31
    Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts
    when u said maaya sakamoto i would recommend shimokawa mikuni
    i think her latest album is posted here sumwhere =p

    credits: joannejt

  4. #4
    Newbie member
    Reputation
    youkais's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Age
    21
    Posts
    20
    Thanks
    29
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Ah, that's right, Shimokawa Mikuni has colaborated to some anime too, like Hunter x Hunter and Kino no tabi with really enjoyables songs, so... like angelic has said, she is a nice choice too.

    I was just wondering, have you heard something of Cowboy Bebop, where Yoko Kanno and Gabriela Robin composed the song "green bird"... Maybe you should try it (if you want, I can post it)
    † Wait & Hope †

  5. #5
    Premium member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    11
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Ahh, thanks for the replies. I totally forgot I made this thread, sorry about that. I'll check them out. I'm not really too big on anime right now (though I have a guilty pleasure which is Azumanga Daioh!!). Supposedly on one of the Escaflowne albums, Maaya had a song called Kaze ga Fuku Hi (Day the Wind Blows)... It's my ---favorite---!!

    If you want to try uploading that song, that would be nice, so I can try expanding my tastes. Go for it. Once I listen to all these artists you've suggested, I'll reply with my thoughts on them. Thanks a lot

  6. #6
    Newbie member
    Reputation
    flacunsia's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    19
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    try looking for CooRie
    has a large collection of singles, and four albums.

    I love Maaya-chan and CooRie has a beautiful voice also

  7. #7
    Premium member
    Reputation
    kumako's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Sweden
    Age
    19
    Posts
    37
    Points
    7.08
    Thanks
    2,438
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
    I actually have to recommend Rurutia. Haha.
    I love Sakamoto Maaya, and especially the song "03" (I think it's called...) reminds me of Rurutia a little. The sound.

  8. #8
    Junior Member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Panama
    Posts
    7
    Thanks
    34
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    I would recommend Mai Hoshimura and Rie fu, I think their music is quite the same. But if I had to choose I would stick to Maaya Sakamoto.

  9. #9
    Newbie member
    Reputation
    miri's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Age
    21
    Posts
    27
    Thanks
    22
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
    I'm not too sure what are similar to sakamoto's songs... but i think her soft singing style are similar to rurutia or kokia though i might be wrong

  10. #10
    Junior Member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    3
    Thanks
    5
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    How about the tune of May'n?

  11. #11
    Junior Member
    Reputation
    EbonFaerie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Baltimore, Ohio, USA
    Posts
    3
    Thanks
    5
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Maaya has great vocals but what really makes her music is Yoko Kanno's music. You should try looking for who has given voice to Yoko's music and you'll find gold. ^_^

  12. #12
    Junior Member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Posts
    3
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Ooh, I love Maaya. Hmm, have you checked out Ayaka?

  13. #13
    N.H addict
    Reputation
    konekoneko's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Middle of nowhere
    Posts
    164
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 274 Times in 37 Posts
    Try out Hirahara Ayaka, Shibata Jun, RURUTIA, Arai Akino, or Fayray.

    Shimakawa Mikuni and Hayashibara Megumi are more cutesy and not too like Maaya, imo. I guess Hoshimura Mai and Rie Fu would work as they have more upbeat songs but it's not so overpowering. Maaya's got some cute and upeat songs, but when I think of her style, I think of smooth and gorgeous.

  14. #14
    Junior Member
    Reputation

    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    id recommend mai hoshiura and rurutia also
    although you might check yuuki aira

  15. #15
    Junior Member
    Reputation
    Otaku Renan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Assis, Brazil
    Age
    22
    Posts
    4
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Jun Shibata: another dimension

    Mai Hoshimura really seems like Maaya. I like Mai, although i've listened only some 3 songs of her. But it was enough to get addicted.

    Jun Shibata can't be compared to anyone. The melody of her songs is from an outer dimension. I used to listen j-pop at bus, and when she start singing, I definitely forget where I am, who I am...

    She is unique. Like epiphany.

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2
1 2 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

     

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts