Makoto Kitayama
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Makoto Kitayama is a Japanese musician who's been active since the late ‘60s, most notably as vocalist and songwriter for the hailed progressive rock band Shingetsu
. Since this band folded at the tail end of the seventies, Kitayama has released two solo albums: the instrumental, keyboard-dominated, "Doubutsukai No Chinou" in 1982 (re-released in 2004) and the progressive rock outing "Hikaru Sazanami" in 1998. "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" was released in 2008, and is the second part of a planned trilogy that started with his debut solo album, inspired by a book series from 1932.He's helped here by Takashi HAYASHI, the leader and guitarist of Qui.
Shingetsu
"Shingetsu" was a Japanese progressive rock band from the decade of the 70's. Seminal band with a short career, they have typically been categorised as one of the most notable exponents of Progressive Rock music.- Shingetsu :...
. Since this band folded at the tail end of the seventies, Kitayama has released two solo albums: the instrumental, keyboard-dominated, "Doubutsukai No Chinou" in 1982 (re-released in 2004) and the progressive rock outing "Hikaru Sazanami" in 1998. "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" was released in 2008, and is the second part of a planned trilogy that started with his debut solo album, inspired by a book series from 1932.He's helped here by Takashi HAYASHI, the leader and guitarist of Qui.
External links
- "Detailed review" for Kitayama's "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" album.
- "Shingetsu's" discography, mp3 and reviews.
- "Shingetsu's" official site with downloable mp3 and information.
See also
- ShingetsuShingetsu"Shingetsu" was a Japanese progressive rock band from the decade of the 70's. Seminal band with a short career, they have typically been categorised as one of the most notable exponents of Progressive Rock music.- Shingetsu :...