I am a big fan of J-pop, such as Chara, Sheena Ringo, B'Z, Love Psychedelica, and my all time favorite Cocco. One friend just intorduced me to some visual-kei bands (the classic X Japan), and I am quite impressed. Now, I want to write a paper on visual-kei and J-Rock. But I have no idea about the history of it, can someone answer my questions? And I don't know Janapnese language...forgive me if I ask some silly questions.
1. What does the term "visual-kei" mean?
2. Was visual-kei music and especially image inspired by Glamrock from the West? If so, influenced by which bands for example? Kiss? David Bowie?
3. Does visual-kei equal to J-Rock? From some of the previous discussions on J-Rock, I am confused if all Japanese rock bands have some visual or image-driven style, which is in a more flamboyant fashion. Or the term J-Rock is a more overarching label?
ok...I will stop here. Hope I am not giving you a headache. If anyone know more references or resources on J-Pop , J-Rock, and Visual-Kei, PLEASE share with me.
1. What does the term "visual-kei" mean?
2. Was visual-kei music and especially image inspired by Glamrock from the West? If so, influenced by which bands for example? Kiss? David Bowie?
3. Does visual-kei equal to J-Rock? From some of the previous discussions on J-Rock, I am confused if all Japanese rock bands have some visual or image-driven style, which is in a more flamboyant fashion. Or the term J-Rock is a more overarching label?
ok...I will stop here. Hope I am not giving you a headache. If anyone know more references or resources on J-Pop , J-Rock, and Visual-Kei, PLEASE share with me.