@@gammondragon8080 there's the singles chart, but for individual tracks, you can only see them with a subscription to the site. there's no chart, but long season live is the only song with 300+ ratings that maintains a 4.8-4.9 average
@@mauryosber Lol what, you just contradicted yourself. You can't claim that he's wrong and then also say music is subjective at the same time, pick one or the other
Facts, I found them last month during isolation. It scratched a musical itch I’ve been having for so long. Their next album after long season, ( Nippon ...) is on my daily rotation.
I completely agree that this is essential. In fact, this is my 3rd favourite for a reason. Psychedelic music usually feels too meandering or unfocused or muddy for me, but Long Season just nails the out of body experience so much that I can't do anything while listening to it, I NEED to pay full attention to it. Overall one of the greatest albums!
@@parphael6435 Definitely Long Season for 1st, that shit is top 3 of all time material, but for second I will say I'm learning toward Kuchu Camp. Kuchu and Setagaya both weren't AS great but i think i had an overall more enjoyable experience with Kuchu.
@@thenyquilchannel8738 I mean, I can see greatest accordion usage, beat-drop & most 90's sounding guitar solo of all time; no contest... but best composition is tough! You should give "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven", "Perfect From Now On" and "The Lonesome Crowded West", by the way...
Long Season is a masterpiece, everything flows so great that every part has his own moment to shine and it creates an interersting atmosphere. One my of my favorite songs of all time if not my favorite
jose alberto me too but not to the point where I never go back to the studio version. Generally I prefer listening to the studio version in the morning and the live version at night
something about this band just fills me with nostalgia, melancholy and joy. It's also got super cute factor. It's hard to describe but it speaks to my inner child's soul.
I agree about the cute factor. Maybe it's the fact the band was always being a bit silly or strange on even their heaviest releases? The way Shinji solos over Hikouki on 98.12.28, the refrain "ger round in the season" (which doesn't make much sense but is perfect for Long Season), their music feels unafraid, I guess, but not in a braggadocious way, but in a much more internally content way.
I still remember the first time I heard this album, it changed my life. I was completely transfixed for the whole 30 minutes. Still one of the albums I hold closest to my heart, excellent video and made me go listen once again!
The studio version is already one of my favorite musical works of all time, but when I'm in a heavier mood, the live version hits way harder. It's the one piece of music that I can't pass without breaking to tears. The thrill in Sato's voice near the end is just indescribable
I still remember the first time I heard this record, i was just utterly blown away. I must have listened to it 7 times that night. It’s one of the most gorgeous albums ever made, and I’m just happy I’ve been able to hear it
Yes, Recently listened to this and in terms of musicality, its neck and neck with Talking Heads’s Stop Making Sense’s Live Album imo.. Long Season is psychedelically other worldly..
So sad that Shinji Sato passed just a few days after their last performance, the best performance of long season and arguably the greatest live album ever made. This band deserves every bit of attention and appreciation.
New to this channel, but thank you for talking about this masterpiece. I'm gonna listen to the live version of this soon, but it's really incredible how masterful this album is. All 5 parts blend together so smoothly and it's one of if not my favorite single-track record of all time. I hope more and more people listen to Fishmans now thanks to the internet and Sato can look down happily.
YES !!! This band in my opinion are one of the best to have ever existed, this album and the live version being their defining moments (imo again). Thank you for covering it, this channel is a blessing, keep making videos forever please !!
I just listened to Vision Creation Newsun yesterday and then thought, “Man, I should really listen to Long Season again.” Crazy coincidence we’re listening to both this week!
The first time i heard this album was just before I was going to bed and I had to get up early for work the next morning, I heard a lot about it online so I decided to put it on, after the album had finished despite the fact I had to get up early I immediately had to listen to it again. It was such a mindblowing experience and became one of my favourite albums after just 2 listens
as someone who writes about music a lot, you are someone I look up to heaps. your skill for evoking specific sounds and emotions through just words is absolutely mental. love u
Holy crap dude, I was thinking about making a really similar video essay on this song. It's been in my rotation for years, and I felt compelled recently to talk about this song. It was my soundtrack to Tokyo for many years, and I felt truly blessed by it. Thank you brother, you saved me the trouble!
I got happy when I saw this video in the feed. A few months ago I listened to this album and I was impressed with how much the album is catchy even been a one song album. It's good to see that this is getting more attention.
I admittedly didn't watch the video I just went and listened and it was right what I needed right now, I have been stressed the last few months but this hit different thank you
Glad you mentioned Uchu Nippon Setagaya (my personal favorite) and the live album. Would also add Kuchu Camp as rounding out the essential Fishmans collection.
Just when I think I'm subscribed to too many music reviewers, I go through a bunch and they all fill such fun niches that it's impossible to let go. So excited to try this out based off your description and the reactions in the comments to this. Thanks very much deepcuts!
Thank you for introducing me to this incredible piece of music! You also made me check out Björk who is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists right now. Keep doing what you're doing.
Live version of Long Season is otherworldly, can't imagine how it would have been in the flesh. Looking forward to the video on the Canterbury scene- In the Land of Grey and Pink is one of my favourite albums of all time!
Hey, just wanted to thank you for introducing me for so much new artists like autechre, frusciante and autechre. They are now among my favorites of all time so cheers!
amazing record, one of my all time favourites and the one that certainly opened my eyes to the great alternative music of Japan. without this album I'm not sure if I would have listened to Boredoms (vision creation news and super roots 7 are essential listens for any music fan I believe), Boris or Les Rallizes Denudes. I do think the live version is their peak but I love both so much. now please do a guide to The Fall!!! or even a DCE considering it may have to be 3 parts long (at least one for the peel sessions). maybe stereo lab too???
Thanks for the video Oliver, I've been waiting for this one. One thing that I think was missing from this was a mention of Honzi, her musicianship on as displayed on Long Season (as you alluded to regarding the accordions in the final section), Uchu Nippon Setagaya and the live album in particular is one of the main things that set Fishmans apart from other artists imo.
I JUST relistened to this yesterday, so to see this pop up this morning made me happy. Fucking incredible piece of music. Still gotta listen to the live album tho
i`ve literally fell of my chair at the end of live version of long season. it's like from that gravity falls (lol) episode, when characters started to sing together, and it resonated with brains of zombies, so they are just blow up. my brain is literally blown up
I've been meaning to get into this band and the album for ages and put it on my wishlist from my rateyourmusic account. So thank you for that and I'll check it out after this video lol
As much as I LOVE long season the Live Rendition coupled with the Rest of 12.29.98 is an absolute masterpiece. Glad the late Fishmans are finally getting some love.
The performance of Long Season on the live record is actually the highest rated song on all of RateYourMusic
How do you view ratings by songs?
@@gammondragon8080 there's the singles chart, but for individual tracks, you can only see them with a subscription to the site. there's no chart, but long season live is the only song with 300+ ratings that maintains a 4.8-4.9 average
@@switch1e wow, I listened to it earlier for the first time. Excellent stuff
Haven't been for long. Weirdly, the band blew up late in RYM like mid 2010s
AS IT SHOULD
The 98.12.28 version of long season live is peak music. I've never had such a religious experience with any other type of artform before
@@bobsbigboy_ Spiritualized and Swans are good but Fishmans are amazing, dumbass? The music is subjective
@@bobsbigboy_ Cool Waves >>>> CSC
@@mauryosber Lol what, you just contradicted yourself. You can't claim that he's wrong and then also say music is subjective at the same time, pick one or the other
@@abcdefzhij he said he likes fishmans more than swans, isn't that what subjective means ?
@@mkalyan4289 "Spiritualized and Swans are good but Fishmans are amazing, dumbass? "
If you’re ever feeling stressed out just listen to this all the way through and you’ll probably feel better
this is what i’ve been saying
this is what i’ve been saying
Discovering this band was like finding that one thing I'd been missing all my life
Facts, I found them last month during isolation. It scratched a musical itch I’ve been having for so long. Their next album after long season, ( Nippon ...) is on my daily rotation.
same for me! discovering them last year was one of the best musical experiences of my life
i feel blessed to have finally listened to a Deep Cut essential BEFORE you've made a video on it. Happy days
Smiling days. Hell, perhaps even summer holidays
Man, probably one of the few good things in this world
"I suck at pronunciation" Oliver says while being the most eloquent human being to ever live on earth
In english, for sure
I completely agree that this is essential. In fact, this is my 3rd favourite for a reason. Psychedelic music usually feels too meandering or unfocused or muddy for me, but Long Season just nails the out of body experience so much that I can't do anything while listening to it, I NEED to pay full attention to it. Overall one of the greatest albums!
whats ur 1st and 2nd favourite?
@@parphael6435 Definitely Long Season for 1st, that shit is top 3 of all time material, but for second I will say I'm learning toward Kuchu Camp. Kuchu and Setagaya both weren't AS great but i think i had an overall more enjoyable experience with Kuchu.
I love how clearly I can hear each part of the song in my head as you talk about it
one of the best albums i’ve ever listened to
*checks phone and sees this notification*
*Cries a tear of joy*
This is my favorite album of all time. Thank you chief
Mine too!
i count this as a song, so it’s my favourite song ever. can i join in?
My favorite thing about this album is that it’s so original and unique but so pleasant and accessible at the same time.
Never did I think you’d cover this. The live version of Long Season has become one of my favorite pieces of music
Bruh I was just listening to the live version now and this uploads, what timing. The 98.12.28 version of this track is my favourite song of all time.
the live version is the best song ever made
It's one of them. Echoes and Starless make for tough competition.
@@cl8804 Love to see some love for Starless
@@thenyquilchannel8738 I mean, I can see greatest accordion usage, beat-drop & most 90's sounding guitar solo of all time; no contest... but best composition is tough!
You should give "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven", "Perfect From Now On" and "The Lonesome Crowded West", by the way...
@@cl8804 I have listened to all 3. Sleep off of skinny fists is probably the pinnacle of human expression
@@thenyquilchannel8738 Oh. Very well-carry on then!
Long Season is a masterpiece, everything flows so great that every part has his own moment to shine and it creates an interersting atmosphere. One my of my favorite songs of all time if not my favorite
I prefer the live version over the studio version honestly
peak music
The chimes in the live one...
That’s the most transcendent shit I’ve ever heard
I know a lot of people have this opinion, me personally I don't see a huge difference in quality between the studio and live versions, both amazing
jose alberto me too but not to the point where I never go back to the studio version. Generally I prefer listening to the studio version in the morning and the live version at night
something about this band just fills me with nostalgia, melancholy and joy. It's also got super cute factor. It's hard to describe but it speaks to my inner child's soul.
I agree about the cute factor. Maybe it's the fact the band was always being a bit silly or strange on even their heaviest releases? The way Shinji solos over Hikouki on 98.12.28, the refrain "ger round in the season" (which doesn't make much sense but is perfect for Long Season), their music feels unafraid, I guess, but not in a braggadocious way, but in a much more internally content way.
Well RIP to that "Guide to Kate Bush" video lol
fun fact: the album starts on the word "静かに" which directly translates to "be quiet"
No the first word is season
what's your favorite track off of long season
long season
yo mama
that one with like half an hour
@@jeefneef9307 thank you jeff brilliant
Gonna have to say Long Season
I still remember the first time I heard this album, it changed my life. I was completely transfixed for the whole 30 minutes. Still one of the albums I hold closest to my heart, excellent video and made me go listen once again!
The studio version is already one of my favorite musical works of all time, but when I'm in a heavier mood, the live version hits way harder. It's the one piece of music that I can't pass without breaking to tears. The thrill in Sato's voice near the end is just indescribable
OH MY GOD YOU DID LONG SEASON
I still remember the first time I heard this record, i was just utterly blown away. I must have listened to it 7 times that night. It’s one of the most gorgeous albums ever made, and I’m just happy I’ve been able to hear it
Yes, Recently listened to this and in terms of musicality, its neck and neck with Talking Heads’s Stop Making Sense’s Live Album imo..
Long Season is psychedelically other worldly..
Hope u listened to 98.12.28 Live Album all the way through, It's there with Stop Making Sense as one of the greatest live albums ever
Can't believe I discovered this now! It's such a hypnotic piece.
So sad that Shinji Sato passed just a few days after their last performance, the best performance of long season and arguably the greatest live album ever made. This band deserves every bit of attention and appreciation.
He actually passed a few months after, March 15 to be exact
Possibly my favourite song/album of all time. Could listen to it every day. It takes me somewhere that no other song takes me.
I always see this album's cover posted all over music communities online, guess it's time to finally check it out.
What'd you think?
How did it go?
we are still waiting Victor
Victor bro…
I love this album so much. Definitely one of the best of all time, it's such a shame that Fishmans never got famous when they were active
Long live Shinji Sato!! 💙
New to this channel, but thank you for talking about this masterpiece.
I'm gonna listen to the live version of this soon, but it's really incredible how masterful this album is. All 5 parts blend together so smoothly and it's one of if not my favorite single-track record of all time.
I hope more and more people listen to Fishmans now thanks to the internet and Sato can look down happily.
YES !!! This band in my opinion are one of the best to have ever existed, this album and the live version being their defining moments (imo again). Thank you for covering it, this channel is a blessing, keep making videos forever please !!
I’m so excited for when you get around to doing The Caretaker. That shits gonna make me emotional
Yes
Yes!
Yes!!!
The care taker?
I literally found this album today, bruh
autesla check out their other stuff if you haven’t already! Fantastic stuff
There is also a live version of the whole album in YT itself..
I just listened to Vision Creation Newsun yesterday and then thought, “Man, I should really listen to Long Season again.” Crazy coincidence we’re listening to both this week!
the idea you mentioned on the perfect addition and subtraction of the layers on the main melody, is exactly right. great video!
The first time i heard this album was just before I was going to bed and I had to get up early for work the next morning, I heard a lot about it online so I decided to put it on, after the album had finished despite the fact I had to get up early I immediately had to listen to it again. It was such a mindblowing experience and became one of my favourite albums after just 2 listens
Oli thank you for pointing me in this direction. Never heard of Fishmans and what a punch around the chops it is! 35 mins of pure bliss..
i cant wait for boredoms - vision creation newsun. It is my favourite album of all time.
as someone who writes about music a lot, you are someone I look up to heaps. your skill for evoking specific sounds and emotions through just words is absolutely mental. love u
Holy crap dude, I was thinking about making a really similar video essay on this song. It's been in my rotation for years, and I felt compelled recently to talk about this song. It was my soundtrack to Tokyo for many years, and I felt truly blessed by it. Thank you brother, you saved me the trouble!
Really excited for the NIN and Kate Bush videos man! Really happy to see how big the channel has gotten
I got happy when I saw this video in the feed.
A few months ago I listened to this album and I was impressed with how much the album is catchy even been a one song album. It's good to see that this is getting more attention.
I admittedly didn't watch the video I just went and listened and it was right what I needed right now, I have been stressed the last few months but this hit different thank you
I listened to this during my AP tests, amazing and calming stuff :))
Glad you mentioned Uchu Nippon Setagaya (my personal favorite) and the live album. Would also add Kuchu Camp as rounding out the essential Fishmans collection.
Yes!!! Been listening to this one over and over again for the last two months. Especially the live version!!!
フィッシュマンズの認知度が上がってきていて嬉しい。彼らはradioheadにも引けをとらないバンドだと思っているよ。
Amazing 35 minutes of music. Piano sound so amazing, drums are awesome and the little details in production and sound design add so much.
Just when I think I'm subscribed to too many music reviewers, I go through a bunch and they all fill such fun niches that it's impossible to let go. So excited to try this out based off your description and the reactions in the comments to this. Thanks very much deepcuts!
I cried the first time I listened to this high
Insane. Found this album only a couple of months before and loved it immediately and now you made an essentials about it!
Yes god yes, you're talking about this masterpiece ! Thank you man ! Continue your marvellous work :)
Two thumbs up! Love the live version. One of the best albums I’d ever listened to. Thank you!
Listening to this record with you guys was beautiful. Thank you!
excellent excellent record. The fact they played it in full (including the song LONG SEASON) is absolutely an incredible moment
Thank you for introducing me to this incredible piece of music! You also made me check out Björk who is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists right now. Keep doing what you're doing.
Замечательный альбом, дождливым весенним днём слушал его и это было изумительно.
I just listened to this album for the first time about 2 days ago so this was a nice to see in my inbox.
Live version of Long Season is otherworldly, can't imagine how it would have been in the flesh. Looking forward to the video on the Canterbury scene- In the Land of Grey and Pink is one of my favourite albums of all time!
This came at the perfect time, im just starting to get into fishmans!
I love how you are choosing words to describe sounds in every review
Been actually getting really into Fishmans lately, great sound that's infectious.
Hey, just wanted to thank you for introducing me for so much new artists like autechre, frusciante and autechre. They are now among my favorites of all time so cheers!
Love fishmans, your Tom Waits video is great too - excited to see more.
I think you can find a LOT of good music in my favs 5 and 4 - 2 playlists
What kind of
coincidence is this, I listened this album after a long time just 3 hours ago, then you uploaded this video :O
I’m so happy to hear Oliver talk about Shibuya-kei
amazing record, one of my all time favourites and the one that certainly opened my eyes to the great alternative music of Japan. without this album I'm not sure if I would have listened to Boredoms (vision creation news and super roots 7 are essential listens for any music fan I believe), Boris or Les Rallizes Denudes. I do think the live version is their peak but I love both so much.
now please do a guide to The Fall!!! or even a DCE considering it may have to be 3 parts long (at least one for the peel sessions). maybe stereo lab too???
I just listened to it for the first time. Shit you were right Oliver, when that hook comes back in at the end... Goosebumps
One of the best songs of all time
one of my all time favourites
Just made a playlist with all the essentials so far. I haven't listen to any of them and I'm exited
I do prefer the live version, just because of the climax alone, but the studio version is absolutely essential, and a classic album.
happy you’re talking about this record, it’s always great to see more people being exposed to fishmans
Thanks for the recommendation, Just listened to it and Loved it and feeling cleansing
yes!! long season is one of my favorites and fishmans are one of my favorite acts
my life goal is just to vibe to long season with you oliver. would be such a hoot
I’m so fucking happy Deep Cuts is back
What an amazing album
H mop
What the hell. I found and listened to this album just yesterday
thank you thank you so much, you made my day with this discovery.
My favourite song of all time, covered by my favourite music youtuber. :)
Thanks for the video Oliver, I've been waiting for this one. One thing that I think was missing from this was a mention of Honzi, her musicianship on as displayed on Long Season (as you alluded to regarding the accordions in the final section), Uchu Nippon Setagaya and the live album in particular is one of the main things that set Fishmans apart from other artists imo.
her violin parts add so much to so many fishmans songs, it's an absolutely key part of their sound
dude this blew my mind when i was going through my dream pop stage
I JUST relistened to this yesterday, so to see this pop up this morning made me happy. Fucking incredible piece of music.
Still gotta listen to the live album tho
i`ve literally fell of my chair at the end of live version of long season. it's like from that gravity falls (lol) episode, when characters started to sing together, and it resonated with brains of zombies, so they are just blow up. my brain is literally blown up
A trio of excellent albums that weren't properly recognised until years after the artist's death, kind of reminds me of Nick Drake...
What a fantastic review!
Glad u finally talked about fishmans
The live record is so much more raw and emotive
I've been meaning to get into this band and the album for ages and put it on my wishlist from my rateyourmusic account. So thank you for that and I'll check it out after this video lol
Looking forward to that post metal list! I’m a big fan of some of it and I hope to discover more.
As much as I LOVE long season the Live Rendition coupled with the Rest of 12.29.98 is an absolute masterpiece. Glad the late Fishmans are finally getting some love.
Thank you for the video I'm excited for the coming uploads
Excited to give this a listen now.
listened to this for the first time recently :D
Spotify recommended it to me about a year or two ago and I've been hooked to it since!
Excellent review as always love it
Thanks for introducing me to so much music! Btw i really needed a light sunny album. To much Swans in the last week it is good but it can drain you.
Hahahahah yea yea!!