MIYAVI 雅
MIYAVI
One of my favs for sure. Just felt like postin' a few XD For anyone who happens to read this who doesn't know who Miyavi is... (I'm so, so sorry... LOL) He is a Japanese guitarist/singer/songwriter who can blow your MIND with his skill. His music ranges many genres, but he incorporates a mix of hip hop, blues, jazz, metal, rock, pop, and acoustic in his style.
He's been on the music scene since 1999 and has been known by the alternate spellings "MYV", and "Miyabi" as well.
His real name is Ishihara Takamasa.
Song Recommendations:
Honestly - any and everything the man's touched is LOVE to me, but these are some top favs XD
Selfish Love (eng subs - click to see on Youtube)
This is the FIRST music video I usually show people because it immediately showcases his INSANE skill on guitar. (but trust me - it gets even better than this!) The song itself (this version) reminds me of George Thorogood's tone/feel/style. XD
What's My Name (30th bday perf Live) click to see on Youtube
.. a little bit hip hop, a little bit rock. A lottle bit awesome XD
Selfish Love - extended version live in Korea (click to see on Youtube)
.. really one of my favourite MV songs, but this extended live version is... sexy. O.o =^.^=
Aishiteru Kara Hajimeyou (eng subbed vid, click to see on Youtube)
.. one of my top favs of his. It's a very soft acoustic-type ballad and the lyrics are just beautiful
Moon - Acoustic Live (click to see on Youtube)
.. Miyavi being his eccentric self, but still a great performance XD
Jibun Kakumei - PV w/ eng subs (click to see on Youtube)
.. entirely whacky and hectic but for some reason I love this one and the PV is awesome. XD It's an oddly soothing kind of chaos for me. hehe I've actually posted this one before - my fav. line is "and I envy dream".
Kimi Ni Negai Wo - PV no subs (click to see on Youtube)
.. another of my top favs. The orchestral parts are just gorgeous in this song. The entire arrangement is beautiful and the lyrics are as well (not in the vid but you can always look a translation of them up if you like it :P)
Papa Mama Nozemare Nu Baby - fanvid w/ eng subs (click to see on Youtube)
.. one of my favs in his harder metal songs.