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Learn by Movies: Learn by Music: Learn Japanese: Study Abroad Tips: HostFamily Opinions: Survival Guide: Interview - Mayumi: Interview - Sachiko: Why Japanese? One of the ways I worked on my Japanese listening comprehension and vocabulary in high school and college while in the States was by listening to Japanese music. Here are some of my favorites that can be easily had in the US. Pizzicato FiveHappy Tunes, Clear Lyrics...
Pizzicato 5 is an upbeat Japanese band, with a cult-like following in various parts of the world. Most Japanese people have heard of P5, but the band is by no means mainstream. The DJ in the band, Yasuharu Konishi, however, was god-like in his prime, and he still does sets in clubs in Tokyo on a regular basis. Nomiya Maki, the lead singer, has a beautiful voice, and pronounces her lyrics clearly. P5's lyrics are usually about extremely ordinary situations and ideas. Like singing about life in Tokyo at night, and sometimes they even have interviews with Maki happen in the middle of their tracks. Kinda weird, but great for studying! Pizzicato 5 songs usually have hooks that are repeated often, and actually include useable Japanese grammar. Also, as an added bonus the P5 CD's usually come with inserts like posters or memberships cards... (I kid you not) that makes owning the album a little bit more fun. - Created 12/2003 Learn by Movies: Learn by Music: Learn Japanese: Study Abroad Tips: HostFamily Opinions: Survival Guide: Interview - Mayumi: Interview - Sachiko: Why Japanese? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
