It is truly amazing that this "Dawn" was composed, arranged it as one song, and was able to perform it by a junior high school students of Japan who were only 14 or 15 years old. Everyone notices that they have advanced playing skills at a young age, but what really should be appreciated the most is that they have acquired compositional skills, including the ability to arrange music, at this age. Moreover, the range of emotional expression and the wide descriptive power of the composition give the impression of a genius inspiration. It's amazing that not only HAL-CA, but all three of them have the ability to compose in three different ways, and they can arranging and playing songs at the age of only teenagers. The variety of songs they compose is wide-ranging, and to us it is as diverse as if we were looking at the 70-year history of Western music. It covers all elements of the UK, US, European and Japan music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, and is integrated and played with the sensibilities of today's teenagers. How could they have done this in such a short period of time? Perhaps it all started when the three of them grew up in an environment where their parents liked Western music and listened to songs at home as a hobby, and their parents gave children musical instruments to try out. The period when they learned the instrument was probably linked to the brain growth process in the growth period from child to adult. I guess the adults around them were stunned, because they absorbed and grew at an incredible rate. However, it will be unclear whether their songwriting ability came out with because they were growing children, or whether they originally had genius songwriting ability, unless we look at them in the future.
Unfortunately, the current Japan music industry does not have an environment that genius talents like them into stars. The general public doesn't like to listen to this kind of music. If we leave them in Japan like this environment, their talent will only be crushed in minor scenes without ever seeing the light of day in the major scenes. I think "Amuse" is out of hand. They should leave early. They should move quickly to their native field, the Western music market, to meet producers and capitalists who find and interest their talent and abilities. The current Japan music industry will not be able to take advantage of their abilities
Asterism is just criminally underrated. They are incredible musicians and their music sounds like a modernized version of old-school prog rock. I think (guitarist) Hal-ca was only 16 when this was recorded.
My fav 3 piece band! This is a video recorded by fans, and with nothing post production and the sound quality is just not very good，But still amazes us, this is asterism! Please check out more of them!🔥👍
They're all stars really. Sometimes I see the bass player doing thumb sweeps. That in itself is amazing technique, I can't recall anyone else doing that on bass, but I'm sure there are a few. But they aren't 18 or 19. Once a friend of mine came in the room when I was watching them, and she said "they're just babies!" lol
Ya, frickin some of the best in the world! the last 3 minutes are the best for me! Miyu starts it off with amazing bass playing and then Hal-ca takes it home with some of the most mesmerizing finger/hand work on a guitar I have ever seen. The drummer is the fickin solid foundation for these two to rock on.
What does this song for me is that it is so emotional. U can watch people do amazing technical stuff on guitar, but way too often there is a lack of "feel" in it. This piece just is just one long feel for me.
Hal-Ca has been here for 16 years and the way she played her solo part will be the envy of many eminent musicians. She is mature beyond her years, technical and musical. Plays like a God.
“Asterism” is a band that I've been very interested in since Bootsy Collins posted that he found a great band on Facebook. They are very young, around 20 years old, so it's scary how far they will grow in the future.
A better late than never reply. Rock music evolves. In the 70s, great guitarists were great not necessarily because of their ability to shred, but rather their ability to evoke emotion through their playing. With Eddie Van Halen, that started migrating over to "shredding", where being the fastest took precedence over any attempts to evoke emotion within a song. Hal-Ca has brought that full circle in that first and foremost, she is an emotional player in that her playing evokes emotion. But she's doing it while shredding. She's taken the best of both eras and combined them into one, which makes her really special. Miyako from Lovebites is another Japanese guitarist with this ability.
"It's disrespectful to be THIS amazed and not know who the fuck they are." That just earned you a follow... I'm both laughing my ass off, AND absolutely agreeing with you. Haruka Noma is laying down a very strong claim to be the absolute best rock guitarist in the world. Yeah, I know that's a bold statement, but show me where I'm wrong. I mean, just LISTEN to her work here - it's Paganini-level perfection.
Miyu claims that listening to Jaco Pastorius changed his life, musically. I can totally see it. Not having a vocalist allows Hal-Ca's guitar to be the voice. Hard rock fusion with Mahavishnu John McLaughlin. He was the master at making a guitar speak, until now.
My favorite 3p band.... seriously HAL-CA....dmmmmmmm.... followed them since years...now they added the singing part...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 wanna watch them live ..thats my goal.... simply amazing band
Wow just wow. My favourite 3 piece. Hal-ca (Haruka) is amazing guitarist metal/hard rock but melodic at the same time she is shredding. So good irrepective of age (I think she would have been about 18 in this video) I have been watching clips on youtube since she was about 16 and she and the band were so good even then
I believe this is only your second reaction to Asterism, so I'm re-posting my background write-up on them. I think in terms of raw virtuosity, they are the best power trio since Cream. And I am taking into account Hendrix, Rush, the Police, Green Day, SRV and Double Trouble...all of them. Asterism are an instrumental power trio from Fukuoka, Japan. They consist of: Haruka Noma, guitars (“HAL-CA”) Miyu Yoshinaka, bass Mio Yoshinaka, drums They were formed in 2014 when Noma was 11 and the brothers were 12 and 14 respectively. They were all playing at a talent fair for young musicians in their hometown, when one of the music scouts noticed them, had a hunch and suggested they play together. Most of their current youtube catalogue is fan-made live video footage, much of it at the Hard Rock Café in Fukuoka. There are also a few clips from their one tour in the U.S., when they played Austin and Los Angeles. They are all phenomenal talents, but the big draw has been Noma, known by her first name Haruka or by her stage name Hal-Ca. She has been likened to a reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan all in one. Even in the Japanese scene, with its overload of extraordinarily technical shredders, she stands out. She also writes most of the band’s music. Miyu is a virtuoso on the bass, plays both 4-string and 7-string, and has his own shred solos in a number of their songs. Best clips to start with are: “Rising Moon” (their first professional MV): th-cam.com/video/IfxMi0Bx4x0/w-d-xo.html “Blaze” (Live): th-cam.com/video/51Pxkp8lGAs/w-d-xo.html “Light in the Darkness” (Live): th-cam.com/video/QpxNcZoNjVU/w-d-xo.html “Yunagi” (Studio live): th-cam.com/video/8Kjntjpnn7U/w-d-xo.html “Dawn” (Live): th-cam.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/w-d-xo.html To see Haruka practicing at home, these are fun: “Practice Homework”: th-cam.com/video/_Fm9BBwsihw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/KPqpt7pxCoQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/dPvCGHVc4C0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/JtP_o2bOjvA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/JiOeOw_YzMY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/6AoVTmGZAS0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Jd1dwy36poU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ptTm2KOWt_w/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jFDssmQnn3Y/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/oRGzOp-wFt4/w-d-xo.html
Always enjoy Asterism! These raw moments will be greatly appreciated in the future. They are still experimenting so it will be exciting to hear and experience them when they capture their true essence.
This is Asterism's absolute masterpiece in my opinion. This is the one I'd listen to on repeat, for such a long song it keeps you engaged all way through. I've got about 10 pieces of music by asterism on my playlist (can't beat bandmaid though) The bassist would be my favorite from Japan if there was no Misa!
In all justice, MIYU should be credited as a better bassist than MISA... and HAL-CA is a better guitarist than Kanami... but BAND-MAID is a better band than ASTERISM 😉 But I would also agree with the statement that the categories of "better" or "worse" are not applicable here. MISA and MIYU are very different, and each is a true master of the craft. They both can play anything they want... or, rather, anything which is needed.
@@VladimirChupin It was the clip you shared with Wave Potter that introduced me to Asterism. Miyu and Hal-Ca are incredible in every aspects. Not just techniques but they definitely have the artistic gift. Because their music conjures images in my mind. The three of them have a great chemistry too. When I first introduced my hubby to Asterism he was just starting to get into Band-Maid. We both agree that Asterism is one of the bests in Japan if not in the world at such young ages. Yet Band-Maid is the music we listen to everyday. Each instrument adding different elements and colors to their sound and elevating their music is just magical.
@@lurkmerchant The same for me. This is what I call "talent." They have some inner quality that allows them to create fascinating mental images in listeners. Technical prowess just "clears of the path," so to say, and lets them create more intricate and complex images. Many people mention David Gilmour as an example of a "good non-shredding guitarist." I fully agree. He's got the talent and was able to project mental images into people's minds. If he would be able to wield a guitar better, his power would increase greatly. HAL-CA and MIYU are perfect masters on their respective instruments, and they also have the talent. It's perfection upon perfection.
HaL-Ca is a deadly Shredder .In my opinion she's the fastest shredder in Japan . Bucket Head was so impressed with them that he played a couple of songs on their Album . You mentioned Three piece band , Check out VOB a Muslim girl band , they played live in Rennes France . doing a Cover of Rage against the Machine , Killing in the Name of They blew the roof Off .
This reaction was my introduction to the wonderful sound-world of Asterism. The album version is fantastic, with multiple layers of guitar and bass. But this live version absolutely smokes! Haruka is always able to distill down her parts in their live shows, with Miyu and Mio more than holding their own. The ending almost always brings tears to my eyes. I have shown this song to so many people and they all have been blown away. This year they have become one of my very favorite bands. This was great, revisiting your reaction.
@@lurkmerchant you're propably right, but I just love them for what they are now. I'm afraid that, with a singer, they'd just become a "normal" rock/metal band like others, maybe missing that little greatness they have now. But that's just me 🙂
@@lurkmerchant Check their recent songs Risky and Metal, where they are all singing. HAL-CA has got a great voice, she can belt like a true metal vocalist.
@@UltraHD.7 Rush had a vocalist, but my favorite Rush songs all seem to have this long instrumental section so they were still 'different' from normal bands. I think Asterism could do the same. But I guess the vocal melody needs to be different too in order to set themselves apart from regular J-Rock, J-Metal bands. In that sense, part of me agrees with you. I'd be very happy if they can succeed simply as an instrumental band.
Yes, finally back to ASTERISM! "DAWN" might be my favorite form their first full length album "IGNITION" (2018), the first step to their more progressive direction. Hal-ca (the pronunciation for Haruka, her real name) is one hell of a guitarist (that solo section at the end 😍) and Miyu is part of my "Mi" family bassists I adore: MISA, Michiko (Koga), Misaki (Fujiwara), MINA and Miyu. And last but not the least, Mio who is capable of amazing things behind the drum kit but he just let the other shines, like a great teammate and musician would do. ASTERISM latest album "Guerinca" is in my top 5 albums of 2021. Is there anything more this instrumental 3 piece can do to amaze me? What? They sing now?? But that is a story for another time...
@@RyanMear there’s some video on TH-cam from recent live shows and Hal-ca sings in a couple of songs. It just came like this, from nowhere. Totally unexpected. I don’t know if they are planning to add singing in their next albums, but it sounded good live. So why not?
@@2abug Thanks for bringing that up. I went and looked them up singing, it's pretty good. I'm just glad they decided to do it themselves. Another member would take the highlight away from them.
@@RyanMear Maki Oyama has guest-performed with them as vocalist on occasion. I’ve seen them doing a Loudness cover with her live. I think she also did the vocals for a cover they did of RATM’s Guerilla Radio on one of their EPs. Hal-ca has a pretty decent singing voice and Miku and Miho do backing vocals. It’s interesting that Hal-ca has said that being an instrumental band means that their music can travel well - avoids the complaint that “I would like them if I could understand what they’re saying”.
@@davestafford8273 Yeah, I hoped for years that Maki Oyama would join them on a permanent basis. She is one of the greatest vocalists of our time, something like a second Janis Joplin. But now she joined Aldious, and that was a good choice as well. I wonder if she will stay with them, though. Her own band is all acoustic, which seems to me like a waste for her talent. But she likes different stuff, and it's the most important thing for anyone, to be happy, right?
Regarding your comment about backing tracks, you are right, but considering the insane talent of these three stunning world-class musicians, they probably could improvise in some ways on backing track too. Love this band A LOT! Pure gemme!
Ryan! It is still cold and snowing here! It took me a long time to come and listen to Asterism for the first time. Now it is your fault that Iam impressed! In another comment uttered a few moments ago to think of Japanese Crazyness and divide it into sub-genres, I was right, was I not? LOL To give you s small indication of the music world in Japan. I have a Japanese lady friend married to a New Zealander mate of mine and she plays the bass at almost the age of 50 i an amateur heavy metal group of her own, being the only member of the "weak sex"! And I know too well that her male band mates have no qualms whatsoever to have a kick in her company! They will never record in spite of their many gigs because they prefer to enjoy life as amateurs! You can imagine the depth of modern music and bands in Japan! Coming back to Asterism, I might as well as spare some time for them now, as I am a sucker for strong talented and legit ladies! All your fault, as I said! Looking forward to accompany you in your musical discovery trips! Best regards, RobertGilles
Treat yourself and see this high quality studio live version. And have fun spinning around the room with the 360 video th-cam.com/video/zTMwICTO5Bg/w-d-xo.html Haruka (aka Hal_Ca) was 17 at the time of this performance, and the two brothers around 17 and 19. This song is almost more of a rhapsody than just a song. I have to admit, when I first found these people around 2018, I was just almost as impressed with their swagger as with the world-class musical chops.
Ryan! Some information: HAL CA (nickname) will be 20 in November. She is from Fukuoka, Kyushu Island, an area in Japan known for strong-willed men (and women)! Myu will be 20 in March, From Saga, also in Kyushu Island. Mio will be 23 in also, from Saga. They are all from Kyushu Island which must displease the Tokyo-based music industry no end! LOL Another reason for me to concentrate more on them! Best reagards, Robert-Gilles
I've been waiting quite a while for Asterism to get the attention they deserve and it's finally starting to happen ( maybe because they got picked up by Amuse inc. who produced Babymetal). And now that Haruka has started singing... 🔥 I'm really excited for their future!
I think those who love live music are not a big fan of backing tracks in general including me, But They add components to attract broader audiences and require additional skills to execute by high skilled supporting staff and musicians for sure. I like this band performing without them. Love to see more young players cuz they’re the ones who carry legacy in the next generation.
Ryan! Blimey! I forgot to mention that Yamaha is based in my own Prefecture Shizuoka! No wonder I feel the vibes! And the piano Kawai Company is also in Shizuoka! Bliss! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
Ryan! Greetings again on an almost warm evening! I just had to watch again this reaction of yours on Asterism! I cannot (actually I can!) explain why, but I had to come and listen to them again in your company!! t took me such a long time to come an listen to them... Band Maid are going on a grand tour of the US next Fall. It is about time someone took Asterism to the States and Europe! The main reason I ma digging them is that they can keep a sweet melody along unending riffs and the more you recognize these melodies, the more you feel glued to their music! Just out of their teens, blimey! Where are they going to take us? Between you and me, I love the wild sex appeal of Hal Cal, but I am not supposed to utter that for fear of being called I really am! LOL And by the way they started singing! th-cam.com/video/YCxzzIB8JFQ/w-d-xo.html very rough recording but it shows another facet of theirs! That particular song is a bit short and leaving you wanting for more, but they are definitely going onto an interesting road! Such a fresh breath of air! Best regards, Robert-Gilles
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There are two cover versions of Rush's YYZ by ASTERISM. Both recorded at Hard Rock Cafe in Fukuoka, where they use to play once a month before covid. I tried to send you the links, but when i checked them, TH-cam said "video not available". But try ASTERISM [YYZ] ( Rush cover ) recorded by Takako
Everything you read about this band I gave you all the information pertaining to this amazing band, I gave you several links when you did Gun Fire last year, but you were stuck on the poppy music of band maid. I guess we all have our favorite bands. There are 4 amazing guitarists that I consider top-notch Hal-Ca is a beast and is my number one, then Miyako comes in second, Ayu Gusfanz is third (Indonesia guitarist) last but not least is Midori comes in in 4th place. Several come in 5th place like Mitsuru formerly with Bridear now has in between projects nowadays she is Jammin with Lisa-X and Junna, another Indonesian guitarist would be Melsickscreamoannie you gotta check out Ayu Gusfanz (Only 16 years old as of now) she is also a beast on guitar watch her do a cover of Satriani's "On Peregrine Wings" she was 14 on this video th-cam.com/video/N6xDZmFYdlY/w-d-xo.html
Well, if you look at the first videos on their channel, when HAL-CA was 12 and MIYU was 13... They have already composed their hit "155," and were performing it very well. th-cam.com/video/2gBCmUWqtJU/w-d-xo.html
People gonna kill me (sorry Vlad) but... I've had so many years of jamming, playing thousands of notes per second but not making any emotional connection or saying anything beyond "check this out" playing in front of flashing lights. I've followed the Astro kids for a few years and have really dug their attitude, energy and in-your-face performance. But I can only take a tune or two and I'm out. When I heard HAL-CA sing, I thought wow, this is great. And I'm just hoping they start writing from from the heart and less from the caffeine. I'll continue to check them out along with D_Drive and other shredding bands just for the hell of it. But I need substance now... bands like Jinjer, Band-Maid and The Warning give it to me. And if I had to bet, so will Asterism in a few years.
Asterism is to me the most interesting and exciting band out of all the instrumental bands from Japan. They are versatile and not just shred fest. Onset and Dawn are my top instrumental classic. I'm sure in a few years time Asterism will start writing even more heartfelt music. Afterall they were still in teens when this came out. It takes life experience to write music from heart.
No problem, Tom. To each his own 😉 I was speaking yesterday with Alan precisely about this. There are many great bands, and if you have found a band that becomes your pillar of strength, you are a lucky guy. BAND-MAID is still unapproachable in greatness for me. But ASTERISM is growing quickly, and they also have the same rare quality in their music: it speaks to me. If you would ask me about Jinjer and The Warning, I would say that they are very good, but I don't like the message they bring. I understand what The Warning is saying, and their message is that of oppressed women who angrily pour their frustration out to the world which tries to chain and fetter them. I sympathize with it, no doubt, but I don't want to discuss reality from this point of view. Life is hard, yes, and if you oppress people, they are going to rise against you. The Warning are very angry in their attitude. But I fully understand that a lot of people love The Warning's anger. Japanese kids obviously grow in a more comfortable and friendly atmosphere than the kids in Mexico. So, they have nothing to revolt against. I like their message more. It's an amazing country where even the odd people like MISA and Kanami can still thrive without being denigrated and excluded.
@@lurkmerchant Agree, Fume Z. Although D_Drive is pretty hot, too. But for a trio, Asterism is awesome, especially their performance attitude. But you're right. I think they just need to marinate more in their music and decide what they want it too be... and what audience they want to reach (which most bands find hard to figure out because usually, it's only about the music).🤘
@@VladimirChupin Interesting take on the Warning, Vlad. Anyway, hope all is well with you and yours during these difficult political times for ours and other countries.
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The Force is with her. That shit ain't natural.
It is truly amazing that this "Dawn" was composed, arranged it as one song, and was able to perform it by a junior high school students of Japan who were only 14 or 15 years old. Everyone notices that they have advanced playing skills at a young age, but what really should be appreciated the most is that they have acquired compositional skills, including the ability to arrange music, at this age.
Moreover, the range of emotional expression and the wide descriptive power of the composition give the impression of a genius inspiration. It's amazing that not only HAL-CA, but all three of them have the ability to compose in three different ways, and they can arranging and playing songs at the age of only teenagers.
The variety of songs they compose is wide-ranging, and to us it is as diverse as if we were looking at the 70-year history of Western music. It covers all elements of the UK, US, European and Japan music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, and is integrated and played with the sensibilities of today's teenagers.
How could they have done this in such a short period of time?
Perhaps it all started when the three of them grew up in an environment where their parents liked Western music and listened to songs at home as a hobby, and their parents gave children musical instruments to try out.
The period when they learned the instrument was probably linked to the brain growth process in the growth period from child to adult. I guess the adults around them were stunned, because they absorbed and grew at an incredible rate.
However, it will be unclear whether their songwriting ability came out with because they were growing children, or whether they originally had genius songwriting ability, unless we look at them in the future.
Unfortunately, the current Japan music industry does not have an environment that genius talents like them into stars. The general public doesn't like to listen to this kind of music.
If we leave them in Japan like this environment, their talent will only be crushed in minor scenes without ever seeing the light of day in the major scenes. I think "Amuse" is out of hand. They should leave early.
They should move quickly to their native field, the Western music market, to meet producers and capitalists who find and interest their talent and abilities. The current Japan music industry will not be able to take advantage of their abilities
Halca is really cool
Asterism is just criminally underrated. They are incredible musicians and their music sounds like a modernized version of old-school prog rock. I think (guitarist) Hal-ca was only 16 when this was recorded.
I wish I would have stuck to my Guitar lessons in 68 as much as I wanted to play Baseball LOL! Dammit!
Bear in mind that this recording is 2019 so she was 17 yo at the time.
HAL-CA was 16.5 at the moment. She was born on November 23rd, 2002.
Another great Japanese band..........making me Happy 😎👌
HAL-CA ..a wonderful "demon of guitars" 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I think she was 16 when this was recorded, it would have been mind blowing if she was 36. Technical with all the feels.
My fav 3 piece band! This is a video recorded by fans, and with nothing post production and the sound quality is just not very good，But still amazes us, this is asterism! Please check out more of them!🔥👍
They're all stars really. Sometimes I see the bass player doing thumb sweeps. That in itself is amazing technique, I can't recall anyone else doing that on bass, but I'm sure there are a few. But they aren't 18 or 19. Once a friend of mine came in the room when I was watching them, and she said "they're just babies!" lol
These guys are out-playing bands twice their age, and that's awesome! I can't wait to hear what they sound like in another 8-10 years.
Ya, frickin some of the best in the world! the last 3 minutes are the best for me! Miyu starts it off with amazing bass playing and then Hal-ca takes it home with some of the most mesmerizing finger/hand work on a guitar I have ever seen. The drummer is the fickin solid foundation for these two to rock on.
What does this song for me is that it is so emotional. U can watch people do amazing technical stuff on guitar, but way too often there is a lack of "feel" in it. This piece just is just one long feel for me.
I remember they have a 360 studio live version of this song in their channel.
She is a beast on stage.
The real metal Queen, first time listen to this song, I was literally crying
Yes, solo turns the soul inside out) Brilliant game.
Hal-Ca has been here for 16 years and the way she played her solo part will be the envy of many eminent musicians. She is mature beyond her years, technical and musical. Plays like a God.
she's going on 20 now
@@penquin2000 19.
Turns 20 November 23.
@@Intensive-Care indeed
This performance literally almost brought me to tears... BLOWN AWAY by these people!!!!
I found an Asterism video called, “Where it all began.” They’re live, on stage in 2015 and tearing it up.
I am more of a blues/rock guy, but she is one of the best guitarists I have ever heard! The whole band is great but that lead guitar is next level!
This is what I've been waiting for ryan! You reacting to my favorite 3 piece instrumental band doing my favorite song from them! 🤘🤘❤❤👌
Haruka was SIX years into playing guitar at this point. To be at this level of performance at 16 is just awe inspiring.💪🏻🤘🏻
“Asterism” is a band that I've been very interested in since Bootsy Collins posted that he found a great band on Facebook. They are very young, around 20 years old, so it's scary how far they will grow in the future.
Had to come look for more.
Hooked!!! 🤘🏻🔥
A better late than never reply. Rock music evolves. In the 70s, great guitarists were great not necessarily because of their ability to shred, but rather their ability to evoke emotion through their playing. With Eddie Van Halen, that started migrating over to "shredding", where being the fastest took precedence over any attempts to evoke emotion within a song. Hal-Ca has brought that full circle in that first and foremost, she is an emotional player in that her playing evokes emotion. But she's doing it while shredding. She's taken the best of both eras and combined them into one, which makes her really special. Miyako from Lovebites is another Japanese guitarist with this ability.
Well said
"It's disrespectful to be THIS amazed and not know who the fuck they are." That just earned you a follow... I'm both laughing my ass off, AND absolutely agreeing with you.
Haruka Noma is laying down a very strong claim to be the absolute best rock guitarist in the world. Yeah, I know that's a bold statement, but show me where I'm wrong. I mean, just LISTEN to her work here - it's Paganini-level perfection.
Absolutely, not sure what the lady guitarists are drinking in Japan but damn it tastes good.
Miyu claims that listening to Jaco Pastorius changed his life, musically. I can totally see it. Not having a vocalist allows Hal-Ca's guitar to be the voice. Hard rock fusion with Mahavishnu John McLaughlin. He was the master at making a guitar speak, until now.
Thank you for the excellent reaction, these people deserve a lot more attention than they’ve been given. I love 3 piece bands.
My favorite 3p band.... seriously HAL-CA....dmmmmmmm.... followed them since years...now they added the singing part...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 wanna watch them live ..thats my goal.... simply amazing band
Wow just wow. My favourite 3 piece. Hal-ca (Haruka) is amazing guitarist metal/hard rock but melodic at the same time she is shredding. So good irrepective of age (I think she would have been about 18 in this video) I have been watching clips on youtube since she was about 16 and she and the band were so good even then
HAL-CA was born on November 23rd, 2002.
Throwback Progressive Trio. They have a lot going on its mind blowing.
Not a Throwback but throw forward when you consider Polyphia, That's where I se the band going in the future.
I believe this is only your second reaction to Asterism, so I'm re-posting my background write-up on them. I think in terms of raw virtuosity, they are the best power trio since Cream. And I am taking into account Hendrix, Rush, the Police, Green Day, SRV and Double Trouble...all of them.
Asterism are an instrumental power trio from Fukuoka, Japan. They consist of:
Haruka Noma, guitars (“HAL-CA”)
Miyu Yoshinaka, bass
Mio Yoshinaka, drums
They were formed in 2014 when Noma was 11 and the brothers were 12 and 14 respectively. They were all playing at a talent fair for young musicians in their hometown, when one of the music scouts noticed them, had a hunch and suggested they play together. Most of their current youtube catalogue is fan-made live video footage, much of it at the Hard Rock Café in Fukuoka. There are also a few clips from their one tour in the U.S., when they played Austin and Los Angeles.
They are all phenomenal talents, but the big draw has been Noma, known by her first name Haruka or by her stage name Hal-Ca. She has been likened to a reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan all in one. Even in the Japanese scene, with its overload of extraordinarily technical shredders, she stands out. She also writes most of the band’s music. Miyu is a virtuoso on the bass, plays both 4-string and 7-string, and has his own shred solos in a number of their songs.
Best clips to start with are:
“Rising Moon” (their first professional MV): th-cam.com/video/IfxMi0Bx4x0/w-d-xo.html
“Blaze” (Live): th-cam.com/video/51Pxkp8lGAs/w-d-xo.html
“Light in the Darkness” (Live): th-cam.com/video/QpxNcZoNjVU/w-d-xo.html
“Yunagi” (Studio live): th-cam.com/video/8Kjntjpnn7U/w-d-xo.html
“Dawn” (Live): th-cam.com/video/buQPvINJcA0/w-d-xo.html
To see Haruka practicing at home, these are fun: “Practice Homework”:
th-cam.com/video/_Fm9BBwsihw/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/KPqpt7pxCoQ/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/dPvCGHVc4C0/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/JtP_o2bOjvA/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/JiOeOw_YzMY/w-d-xo.html
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Kudos, mate!
One ass kicking tune! I know it's cliched but Hal-Ca, at least in this tune, reminds me somewhat of Hendrix.
she kind puts robert frip to my mind
Early Crimson absolutely
Hey, nice. Glad you are back with Asterism. Hal-Ca, Miyu and Mio knocking it out of the park. Great job Ryan.
Always enjoy Asterism! These raw moments will be greatly appreciated in the future. They are still experimenting so it will be exciting to hear and experience them when they capture their true essence.
Sweet as, first time hearing this band, talk about locked and loaded, fark me !! Thanks Ryan.
Late to the party, their version of Michael Jackson’s Beat It truly highlights getting a big sound from a three piece band. 🍻 Cheers!
I just saw them at SOB’S NYC, 7/11/23. They are amazing.
This is Asterism's absolute masterpiece in my opinion. This is the one I'd listen to on repeat, for such a long song it keeps you engaged all way through. I've got about 10 pieces of music by asterism on my playlist (can't beat bandmaid though)
The bassist would be my favorite from Japan if there was no Misa!
In all justice, MIYU should be credited as a better bassist than MISA... and HAL-CA is a better guitarist than Kanami... but BAND-MAID is a better band than ASTERISM 😉
But I would also agree with the statement that the categories of "better" or "worse" are not applicable here. MISA and MIYU are very different, and each is a true master of the craft. They both can play anything they want... or, rather, anything which is needed.
@@VladimirChupin It was the clip you shared with Wave Potter that introduced me to Asterism. Miyu and Hal-Ca are incredible in every aspects. Not just techniques but they definitely have the artistic gift. Because their music conjures images in my mind. The three of them have a great chemistry too.
When I first introduced my hubby to Asterism he was just starting to get into Band-Maid. We both agree that Asterism is one of the bests in Japan if not in the world at such young ages.
Yet Band-Maid is the music we listen to everyday. Each instrument adding different elements and colors to their sound and elevating their music is just magical.
@@lurkmerchant The same for me. This is what I call "talent." They have some inner quality that allows them to create fascinating mental images in listeners. Technical prowess just "clears of the path," so to say, and lets them create more intricate and complex images.
Many people mention David Gilmour as an example of a "good non-shredding guitarist." I fully agree. He's got the talent and was able to project mental images into people's minds. If he would be able to wield a guitar better, his power would increase greatly. HAL-CA and MIYU are perfect masters on their respective instruments, and they also have the talent. It's perfection upon perfection.
HaL-Ca is a deadly Shredder .In my opinion she's the fastest shredder in Japan . Bucket Head was so impressed with them that he played a couple of songs on their Album . You mentioned Three piece band , Check out VOB a Muslim girl band , they played live in Rennes France . doing a Cover of Rage against the Machine , Killing in the Name of
They blew the roof Off .
This reaction was my introduction to the wonderful sound-world of Asterism. The album version is fantastic, with multiple layers of guitar and bass. But this live version absolutely smokes! Haruka is always able to distill down her parts in their live shows, with Miyu and Mio more than holding their own. The ending almost always brings tears to my eyes. I have shown this song to so many people and they all have been blown away. This year they have become one of my very favorite bands. This was great, revisiting your reaction.
Oh that's awesome! They are so amazing 🤩
Yes, I know this is blasphemic, but I have to say: "shut up, Haruka is speaking!"
I adore them so much, I'd wish they'd become far more recognized.
They need a singer to get more recognised, with extended instrumental part like Rush songs.
@@lurkmerchant you're propably right, but I just love them for what they are now.
I'm afraid that, with a singer, they'd just become a "normal" rock/metal band like others, maybe missing that little greatness they have now. But that's just me 🙂
@@lurkmerchant Check their recent songs Risky and Metal, where they are all singing. HAL-CA has got a great voice, she can belt like a true metal vocalist.
@@UltraHD.7 Rush had a vocalist, but my favorite Rush songs all seem to have this long instrumental section so they were still 'different' from normal bands.
I think Asterism could do the same. But I guess the vocal melody needs to be different too in order to set themselves apart from regular J-Rock, J-Metal bands. In that sense, part of me agrees with you.
I'd be very happy if they can succeed simply as an instrumental band.
LOL, good one! We are just too pampered here in Japan!
Yes, finally back to ASTERISM! "DAWN" might be my favorite form their first full length album "IGNITION" (2018), the first step to their more progressive direction.
Hal-ca (the pronunciation for Haruka, her real name) is one hell of a guitarist (that solo section at the end 😍) and Miyu is part of my "Mi" family bassists I adore: MISA, Michiko (Koga), Misaki (Fujiwara), MINA and Miyu. And last but not the least, Mio who is capable of amazing things behind the drum kit but he just let the other shines, like a great teammate and musician would do.
ASTERISM latest album "Guerinca" is in my top 5 albums of 2021. Is there anything more this instrumental 3 piece can do to amaze me? What? They sing now?? But that is a story for another time...
So they just started doing that? Singing?
@@RyanMear there’s some video on TH-cam from recent live shows and Hal-ca sings in a couple of songs. It just came like this, from nowhere. Totally unexpected. I don’t know if they are planning to add singing in their next albums, but it sounded good live. So why not?
@@2abug Thanks for bringing that up. I went and looked them up singing, it's pretty good. I'm just glad they decided to do it themselves. Another member would take the highlight away from them.
@@RyanMear Maki Oyama has guest-performed with them as vocalist on occasion. I’ve seen them doing a Loudness cover with her live. I think she also did the vocals for a cover they did of RATM’s Guerilla Radio on one of their EPs. Hal-ca has a pretty decent singing voice and Miku and Miho do backing vocals. It’s interesting that Hal-ca has said that being an instrumental band means that their music can travel well - avoids the complaint that “I would like them if I could understand what they’re saying”.
@@davestafford8273 Yeah, I hoped for years that Maki Oyama would join them on a permanent basis. She is one of the greatest vocalists of our time, something like a second Janis Joplin. But now she joined Aldious, and that was a good choice as well. I wonder if she will stay with them, though. Her own band is all acoustic, which seems to me like a waste for her talent. But she likes different stuff, and it's the most important thing for anyone, to be happy, right?
Never sleep on that drummer.
Regarding your comment about backing tracks, you are right, but considering the insane talent of these three stunning world-class musicians, they probably could improvise in some ways on backing track too.
Love this band A LOT! Pure gemme!
Anybody else hear little bits of Satriani sprinkled through? Hal-Ca deserves waaaay more recognition than she gets.
I'm also a big fan of Satriani, now it makes more sense...
Ryan!
It is still cold and snowing here!
It took me a long time to come and listen to Asterism for the first time. Now it is your fault that Iam impressed!
In another comment uttered a few moments ago to think of Japanese Crazyness and divide it into sub-genres, I was right, was I not? LOL
To give you s small indication of the music world in Japan. I have a Japanese lady friend married to a New Zealander mate of mine and she plays the bass at almost the age of 50 i an amateur heavy metal group of her own, being the only member of the "weak sex"! And I know too well that her male band mates have no qualms whatsoever to have a kick in her company! They will never record in spite of their many gigs because they prefer to enjoy life as amateurs! You can imagine the depth of modern music and bands in Japan!
Coming back to Asterism, I might as well as spare some time for them now, as I am a sucker for strong talented and legit ladies! All your fault, as I said!
Looking forward to accompany you in your musical discovery trips!
Best regards,
RobertGilles
Oh wow, that's great! Your story has me grinning!
Well that kicked ass!
All you had to say was... "Hal-Ca is the most bad ASS GUITAR PLAYER EVER!"
And everyone would understand!
Treat yourself and see this high quality studio live version. And have fun spinning around the room with the 360 video
th-cam.com/video/zTMwICTO5Bg/w-d-xo.html
Haruka (aka Hal_Ca) was 17 at the time of this performance, and the two brothers around 17 and 19. This song is almost more of a rhapsody than just a song. I have to admit, when I first found these people around 2018, I was just almost as impressed with their swagger as with the world-class musical chops.
Holy crap what did I just listened too,unbelievable ,the guitarist is freaking out of this world amazing
I just saw them live in Tokyo!!
Top Talent
Ryan!
Some information:
HAL CA (nickname) will be 20 in November. She is from Fukuoka, Kyushu Island, an area in Japan known for strong-willed men (and women)!
Myu will be 20 in March, From Saga, also in Kyushu Island.
Mio will be 23 in also, from Saga.
They are all from Kyushu Island which must displease the Tokyo-based music industry no end! LOL
Another reason for me to concentrate more on them!
Best reagards,
Robert-Gilles
Thank you, again!
Nice show boss.
I've been waiting quite a while for Asterism to get the attention they deserve and it's finally starting to happen ( maybe because they got picked up by Amuse inc. who produced Babymetal).
And now that Haruka has started singing... 🔥
I'm really excited for their future!
I think those who love live music are not a big fan of backing tracks in general including me, But They add components to attract broader audiences and require additional skills to execute by high skilled supporting staff and musicians for sure. I like this band performing without them. Love to see more young players cuz they’re the ones who carry legacy in the next generation.
wow that was awesome my first time hearing this band so thank you im going to check them out i liked it c-ya
True prodigies.
Hal-Ca was 15 or 16 yrs old back then…??
Hal-Ca was 16 here, born November 23, 2002
Ryan!
Blimey!
I forgot to mention that Yamaha is based in my own Prefecture Shizuoka!
No wonder I feel the vibes!
And the piano Kawai Company is also in Shizuoka!
Bliss!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
Good morning, Robert-Gilles!
The only other 3 piece I can think of that was so loud and could fill out the space without backtrack was Nirvana
Nice!
Ouch!.....You finally found Asterism!
🤘🤘🤘. Look upon the stars.
They got a tune called Stars! Look it up please.
This band's music have lots of resemble with Joe Satriani. Love it
Ryan!
Greetings again on an almost warm evening!
I just had to watch again this reaction of yours on Asterism!
I cannot (actually I can!) explain why, but I had to come and listen to them again in your company!!
t took me such a long time to come an listen to them...
Band Maid are going on a grand tour of the US next Fall. It is about time someone took Asterism to the States and Europe!
The main reason I ma digging them is that they can keep a sweet melody along unending riffs and the more you recognize these melodies, the more you feel glued to their music!
Just out of their teens, blimey!
Where are they going to take us?
Between you and me, I love the wild sex appeal of Hal Cal, but I am not supposed to utter that for fear of being called I really am! LOL
And by the way they started singing!
th-cam.com/video/YCxzzIB8JFQ/w-d-xo.html
very rough recording but it shows another facet of theirs!
That particular song is a bit short and leaving you wanting for more, but they are definitely going onto an interesting road!
Such a fresh breath of air!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
I always look at Buckethead’s face during his solos for the derp…..but I just can’t tell 🤷♂️
He is a smart guy. He simply did not want people spreading memes with him holding a snail, that's why 🤷♂️
🤘💿CD IGNITION : Blaze - Light in the darkness - Midnight Hunter - Warning - *Dawn* - Up the Horns - Stand up and Shout - Helter Skelter - Overdrive - God Speed you ! - Disperse✨
There are two cover versions of Rush's YYZ by ASTERISM. Both recorded at Hard Rock Cafe in Fukuoka, where they use to play once a month before covid. I tried to send you the links, but when i checked them, TH-cam said "video not available". But try ASTERISM [YYZ] ( Rush cover ) recorded by Takako
Pure fire
Excellent! it reminds me of "Set the controls for the heart of the sun" by Pink Floyd.
I don't know, i think she's the best guitar that i've ever seen. She had her style when she destroy the guitar.
Three piece metal band...................................PRONG!!!! PROVE YOU, PROVE YOU WRONG(song title; and pun)
Snap your Fingers Snap your Neck!
have you checked out KINGDOM by DEVIN TOWNSEND live at EMG TV STUDIOS. GREATEST GUITAR SOLO EVER C-YA
Everything you read about this band I gave you all the information pertaining to this amazing band, I gave you several links when you did Gun Fire last year, but you were stuck on the poppy music of band maid. I guess we all have our favorite bands. There are 4 amazing guitarists that I consider top-notch Hal-Ca is a beast and is my number one, then Miyako comes in second, Ayu Gusfanz is third (Indonesia guitarist) last but not least is Midori comes in in 4th place. Several come in 5th place like Mitsuru formerly with Bridear now has in between projects nowadays she is Jammin with Lisa-X and Junna, another Indonesian guitarist would be Melsickscreamoannie you gotta check out Ayu Gusfanz (Only 16 years old as of now) she is also a beast on guitar watch her do a cover of Satriani's "On Peregrine Wings" she was 14 on this video th-cam.com/video/N6xDZmFYdlY/w-d-xo.html
Royal Blood is a two piece band. Out of the Black is a really good song.
I'll take Triumph over Rush any day.
Never boring to hear every songs from them, Hal-ca just show how to play guitar and use pick up .
Rush spend 40+ years getting a "big sound" out of a 3-piece band without backing tracks.
This is me "fighting you in the comments", Ryan. Ha.
Asterism had had, what, 5?
Well, if you look at the first videos on their channel, when HAL-CA was 12 and MIYU was 13... They have already composed their hit "155," and were performing it very well. th-cam.com/video/2gBCmUWqtJU/w-d-xo.html
People gonna kill me (sorry Vlad) but... I've had so many years of jamming, playing thousands of notes per second but not making any emotional connection or saying anything beyond "check this out" playing in front of flashing lights. I've followed the Astro kids for a few years and have really dug their attitude, energy and in-your-face performance. But I can only take a tune or two and I'm out.
When I heard HAL-CA sing, I thought wow, this is great. And I'm just hoping they start writing from from the heart and less from the caffeine. I'll continue to check them out along with D_Drive and other shredding bands just for the hell of it. But I need substance now... bands like Jinjer, Band-Maid and The Warning give it to me. And if I had to bet, so will Asterism in a few years.
Asterism is to me the most interesting and exciting band out of all the instrumental bands from Japan. They are versatile and not just shred fest.
Onset and Dawn are my top instrumental classic. I'm sure in a few years time Asterism will start writing even more heartfelt music. Afterall they were still in teens when this came out. It takes life experience to write music from heart.
No problem, Tom. To each his own 😉
I was speaking yesterday with Alan precisely about this. There are many great bands, and if you have found a band that becomes your pillar of strength, you are a lucky guy.
BAND-MAID is still unapproachable in greatness for me. But ASTERISM is growing quickly, and they also have the same rare quality in their music: it speaks to me. If you would ask me about Jinjer and The Warning, I would say that they are very good, but I don't like the message they bring. I understand what The Warning is saying, and their message is that of oppressed women who angrily pour their frustration out to the world which tries to chain and fetter them. I sympathize with it, no doubt, but I don't want to discuss reality from this point of view. Life is hard, yes, and if you oppress people, they are going to rise against you. The Warning are very angry in their attitude. But I fully understand that a lot of people love The Warning's anger.
Japanese kids obviously grow in a more comfortable and friendly atmosphere than the kids in Mexico. So, they have nothing to revolt against. I like their message more. It's an amazing country where even the odd people like MISA and Kanami can still thrive without being denigrated and excluded.
@@lurkmerchant Agree, Fume Z. Although D_Drive is pretty hot, too. But for a trio, Asterism is awesome, especially their performance attitude. But you're right. I think they just need to marinate more in their music and decide what they want it too be... and what audience they want to reach (which most bands find hard to figure out because usually, it's only about the music).🤘
@@VladimirChupin Interesting take on the Warning, Vlad. Anyway, hope all is well with you and yours during these difficult political times for ours and other countries.
@@TomClark-Futoura My hubby went through D-drive phase before Band-Maid and Asterism. They're great.
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