Active Band Man Chats - Songs That Suit Brass Bands, Part 2

So, what’s the plan for today?

Brass bands!

Wait, didn’t we cover that in detail last time?

Well, new song ideas keep popping into my head! Like a flood! Just like a brass band!

That pun wasn’t great…

Anyway, let’s jump right in!

Wow, already? The intro is short this time, huh?

Last time, we focused on Western music, so today, let’s go with Japanese rock!

We did mention Group Sounds last time, but this time, it’s all about rock, huh?

Yeah. Some classic brass band picks are “Dokaan!” and “Nichiyobi yori no Shisha”.

Yeah, I’ve heard those.

But I think we need something even more intense!

More intense? Like what?

First up: “Get Up Lucy” by Thee Michelle Gun Elephant!

Michelle, huh... I mean, I love them, but... would that work?

Next, “Akai Tambourine” by Blankey Jet City!

I get what you’re going for, but...

“Tentai Kansoku” by Bump of Chicken!

This one makes sense.

“Zen Zen Zense” by Radwimps!

Oh yeah, I can see that working.

“Yoru ni Kakeru” by Yoasobi!

That’s modern! I’d love to hear how it would be arranged for brass band.

“Kimi to Iu Hana” by Asian Kung-Fu Generation!

This is starting to feel like a rock festival setlist...

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Alright! Since we’re in festival mode, we need some Ringo Sheena! “Koufukuron”!

It’s not a rock festival, though. But yeah, she has a lot of powerful songs that would fit.

Let’s bring in a legend! Barbee Boys’ “Me wo Tojite Oide yo”!

Close your eyes and... hit the ball? Wasn’t that some old trick play against a disappearing pitch?

Was it? Also, we can’t forget “Makeru Mon ka” by Barbee Boys!

Great message, but... the lyrics might be a bit much for high schoolers? Or maybe not these days?

For BOØWY, it’s gotta be “Dreamin’”!

The dreams of high school baseball players...

And “NO. N.Y.”!

Oh yeah, after practice, a quick shower...

And a splash of cologne...

That would be a weird high school player!

They’re teenage boys, you know…

Yeah, yeah.

Complex’s “Be My Baby” too!

It’s catchy and upbeat.

And Hotei’s “Poison”—the chorus is powerful, so I think it’d fit well.

You just keep coming up with more!

Speaking of powerful, TOKIO’s “Sorafune” would be great!

Johnny’s groups actually have a lot of good ones.

The Yellow Monkey’s “Taiyo ga Moeteiru” gives off that scorching summer game vibe, plus it has a Showa-era pop feel—perfect!

Just don’t forget to stay hydrated!

Right! Hydration is key!

Cheering takes a lot of energy too.

I’d also love to hear YMO songs arranged for brass band.

Like “Rydeen,” right?

Phew, I think that’s about it.

Listing all these Japanese rock songs... this feels less like baseball cheering and more like a summer festival!

You’re right. If we ended with Yosui Inoue’s “Shounen Jidai,” we’d all be in tears.

Especially the adults! That song carries so much nostalgia—I hope it resonates with today’s kids too. But really, both the players and the cheer squads should take care of themselves and give it their all.

Because everything is?

For love!