Search Results for “feed” – FUJIROCK EXPRESS '22 ENG Ver. | STRAIGHT OUTTA NAEBA! http://fujirockexpress.net/22e Just another WordPress site Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:43:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 NANAO TAVITO http://fujirockexpress.net/22e/p_1173 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:12:27 +0000 http://fujirockexpress.net/22e/?p=1173 Nanao Tavito is an interesting one. One one hand he is an accomplished, talented and interesting singer songwriter. On the other he has penned and performed some true jams. I suppose to appreciate his work you have to meet him somewhere in the middle between art and top 40’s, and this seems to be a place that he is comfortable staying.
His Saturday afternoon Field of Heaven set started with the extended down-tempo folk jam airplane, loaded with slide guitars and clattering percussion all building to a climax of vocals through delay and distortion pedals screaming like a wall of feedback. It was a big opening. He followed it up by relaxing a bit and getting a bit funkier and poppier for a stretch. Kimi wa Utsukushi especially had some grab to it, nice bass synths under the summer sun. Rollin’ Rollin’, one of his best known songs, was performed rearranged to sound a little more ‘city at night’, despite the previously mentioned summer sun. But infectious bass lines and dynamic movements and breaks made even this new version of the classic fresh and funky.
Throw in some rap with loop effectors on the vocals and you have made a convert of me.
He followed this up with an extended version of Circus Night, another of his most popular songs, a dreamy, sexy little jam.
Nanao Tavito, in the end, for the Field of Heaven vibe perfectly. It was music that was challenging enough to be interesting and engaging but sugar coated enough to go down easy on a relaxing afternoon.

]]> DAWES http://fujirockexpress.net/22e/p_1157 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:11:51 +0000 http://fujirockexpress.net/22e/?p=1157 Formed in North Hills, an LA suburb, Dawes is a band comprised of two brothers Taylor Goldsmith as lead vocals and guitar, brother Griffin Goldsmith on drums, Blake Mills on guitar, Wylie Gelber on bass and Lee Pardini on vocals and keyboard.

Having previously toured with legends such as Bob Dylan and John Mayer, Dawes is no stranger to the big stage. Their overall sound is very influenced by 60’s, 70’s guitar-based rock. I could hear nodes to the sounds of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell throughout their set. Through their vintage sound and aesthetic, Dawes has ramped up a loyal following from around the world.

Dawes joined the Fuji Rock stage at Field of Heaven. Despite coming on a tad bit late, Dawes got the crowd going with their smooth guitar licks and enthusiasm from each member of the band. Their excitement to be in Japan, at a stage like Fuji Rock was palpable, and their energy was infectious throughout the grounds.

The member that stood out to me the most was lead vocalist Taylor Goldsmith, who is a storyteller in his own right, while at the same time being one heck of a guitarist. Juggling both singing and strumming, Taylor brought his highly energetic stage presence and charisma to the show.

Definitely the kind of band you have to hear in person to really get the full experience.

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SOMEONE ELSE’S CAFE/DOOMSCROLLER TRIES TO RELAX
FROM A WINDOW SEAT
COMES IN WAVES
WHEN MY TIME COMES
DIDN’T FIX ME
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY
ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES
FEED THE FIRE
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU’RE TALKING TO?
WHEN THE TEQUILA RUNS OUT
IF I WANTED SOMEONE
ALL YOUR FAVORITE BANDS

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