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Further Insight

Interesting cause and effect relationship It is important to understand the extent
loops existed between western and to which the west was in uenced by
Japanese electronic music. J (Japanese) eastern thought, wisdom, poetry,
pop was based off of the 70s and 80s literature, art and storytelling. A great
electronic-based western music which example of a combination of Japanese
then in uenced K (Korean) pop. From and American blends of music
this, an apt illustration of the rebound accompanied by traditional Japanese
effect shaped the sudden resurgence of storytelling are the collection of artistic
90s western electronic music and movies by Studio Ghibli. Joe Hisashi is
brought it back into the mainstream. the genius composer who created the
score for all of the studio's movies.
As American music was largely based These movies are well-regarded in the
upon African polyrhythmic beats west partly because of the way Joe
incorporated into blues and jazz, the Hisaishi can combine the in uence of
Japanese suddenly equipped their music both cultural musical ears of traditional
with not only African in uence but also Japanese, French, English, and
classical scales such as the major and American sounds. Here is an example of
minor which Japan was deprived from the orchestral version of the main theme
prior to the Meiji Restoration. This from the movie: Spirited Away (2001)
generally came generally in the form of
American marching band tunes or in rock Joe Hisaishi's: One Summer's Day",
and roll, which was a versatile Tokyo Concert
combination of both blues and the minor
pentatonic scales, or from education of Along with the beautiful scores, the
the classical western greats. director, Hayao Miyazaki, and his
Instrumentation also became animated movies also portray a beautiful
westernized as a range of string, reed, form of Japanese storytelling which
brass, and electronic instruments conveys emotions and messages rarely
emerged into Japanese popular music. seen by western eyes. There exists a
distinct intriguing experiencing given by
Video demonstration of the contrast in Japenese culture whether it be in music,
chord progressions between traditional art, or poetry.
American and Japanese music.

Fishmans - the in uential Japanese dub band formed in Scene from, "Spirited Away" (2001).
1987. Mainly in uenced by Reggae and Dub, but also
including elements of rock, pop, and hip-hop.

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