Draft:Far East Family Band (band)
 | Review waiting, please be patient.
This may take 8 weeks or more, since drafts are reviewed in no specific order. There are 1,862 pending submissions waiting for review.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
Reviewer tools
|
Submission declined on 19 December 2024 by Jamiebuba (talk).
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
This draft has been resubmitted and is currently awaiting re-review. |  |
Far EastFamily Band | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Space Rock |
| Years active | 1972-1978 |
| Labels | Mu Land TRC Records Columbia |
| Past members | Hirohito Fukushima Fumio Miyashita Akira Ito Masanori Takahashi aka Kitaro Akira Fukakusa Shizuo Takasaki Yujin Harada |
Far East Family Band is a pioneering Psychedelic and Space Rock band from Japan, originally formed in 1972 under the name Far Out. The group quickly became one of the most influential acts in Japan's progressive rock scene, blending cosmic soundscapes, meditative rhythms, and a distinctly Eastern musical sensibility with the expansive, experimental ethos of Western psychedelic and space rock.[1][2]
History
[edit]The band underwent a transformation in 1973, adopting the name Far East Family Band and solidifying their identity as trailblazers of the genre. Their music often explored themes of mysticism, spirituality, and the cosmos, creating immersive sonic journeys that resonated with fans both in Japan and internationally.[3][4]
Despite their relatively short lifespan, disbanding in 1978, the band left a lasting legacy. They are often credited with paving the way for Japanese artists in the global psychedelic and progressive music scenes. Their work continues to inspire a dedicated following and is celebrated as a cornerstone of Japanese space rock history.[5][6]
Musical style
[edit]Under the guidance of producer and keyboardist Kitaro, who would later achieve fame as a new-age music composer, Far East Family Band crafted an otherworldly sound that combined traditional Japanese instruments with synthesizers, Mellotrons, and lush guitar work. Albums such as "Parallel World" (produced by Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream) and "Nipponjin" showcased their ability to merge traditional Japanese influences with the progressive rock styles of the 1970s.[7][8]
Members
[edit]- Hirohito Fukushima / vocals, guitar
- Fumio Miyashita / guitar, keyboards, producer
- Masanori Takahashi aka Kitaro / keyboards, percussion
- Akira Ito / keyboards
- Akira Fukakusa / bass
- Shizuo Takasaki / drums
- Yujin Harada / drums, percussion
Discography
[edit]- The Cave Down To The Earth (1975)
- Nipponjin (1975)
- Parallel World (1976)
- Tenkujin (1977)
External links
[edit]
- Far East Family Band discography at Discogs
- Far East Family Band albums to be listened as stream at Play.Spotify.com
- Far East Family Band, on AllMusic
Category:Progressive Rock
Category:Psychedelic Rock
Category:Space Rock
Category:Far Out
Category:Japanese Progressive Rock groups
Category:Kitaro
Category:Musical groups from Japan
References
[edit]- ^ "Far East Family Band". Baby Blue Pages. Baby Blue Pages. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". ProGGnosis. ProGGnosis. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". Progarchives. Progarchives. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". Fandom. Fandom. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". Monolith Coctail. Monolith Coctail. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". Fandom. Fandom. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". AllMusic. AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Far East Family Band". Fandom. Fandom. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- in-depth (not just passing mentions about the subject)
- reliable
- secondary
- independent of the subject
Make sure you add references that meet these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.