Comments on: Japan – Ariola Hansa Records – 1978 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/ fanzine archive and place to discuss and listen to anarcho punk and related musical downloads form the early eighties Tue, 21 May 2013 18:41:38 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Robert Marles http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84983 Robert Marles Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:56:21 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84983 What a sad loss, R.I.P Mr Karn. I know everyone always says it, but Japan were a truly under rated band and what an amazing player Mick Karn was. Never saw Japan live but did have the pleasure of seeing him live with Jansen, Barbieri and David Torn on guitar at the Jazz cafe in Camden, really great gig, thanks for the memories Mick, your music will live on.

]]> By: Mystic lady http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84950 Mystic lady Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:15:10 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84950 We came across Japan when I was 13,and I swiftly became fanatical about Mick, I knew immediately he was the Van Gogh of bass players.
I was very lucky to get a mail from him last July, thanking me for my well wishes, Mick was a true gent, and a real “punk ” artist, not selling his soul or work for fame fortune or conformity, all he did was full of emotion truth and grace. His work has never aged due to its classical yet creative nature.
He has left a deep impression on my life, he was a true role model.

]]> By: Chris L http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84767 Chris L Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:54:29 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84767 Absolutely fantastic band, still listen to them a lot. Karn’s playing was absolutely peerless. A great loss. His solo work and recordings as Dali’s Car had some glorious moments too.
Incidentally, David Sylvian is still recording some sublime music. His album “Nine Norses, Snow Borne Sorrow” is one of the most chillingly beautiful works I have ever heard.
My fave track from it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbEwXoLpiew

]]> By: pinkie http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84739 pinkie Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:35:41 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84739 Beautiful,beautiful boys – and the music? Out there on its own – always will be.

]]> By: DJ PIGG http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84716 DJ PIGG Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:09:01 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84716 Gutted… while the ‘world’ is mourning Gerry Rafferty, I’ll be mourning Mick.

Japan were the one of the first bands I REALLY got into in a big way. I had always hoped that they might play together again because I never got to see them live.

]]> By: AL Puppy http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/japan-ariola-hansa-records-1978/comment-page-1/#comment-84714 AL Puppy Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:57:38 +0000 http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/?p=4931#comment-84714 This is sad. I remember hearing a lot of Japan played at Puppy Mansions (Westbere Road) and Julien (who lived near by) was a big Japan fan.

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