Janne Da Arc’s Enchanting Selection of Masterpieces ~Melodies of a Charisma~

A beautiful witch in a picture bookJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc – child vision ~The Beautiful Witch in the Picture Book~ [Bass cover]

The song “child vision: The Beautiful Witch in the Picture Book” by Janne Da Arc is told from a toddler’s perspective.

The toddler is bullied by the father’s mistress, the parents’ relationship begins to crack, a tense atmosphere hangs over the home, and the family gradually falls apart—a frightening story.

If I turn around…Janne Da Arc

If I turn around...

Released in 2006 as Janne Da Arc’s 25th single.

The song was used as the theme for the film “HIRAKATA,” which features the band members and is based on their alma mater.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that evokes graduation and spring.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is widely regarded as a staple graduation song.

Rainy Melody of LoveJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Rainy Melodies of Love by osamu0419

A ballad by Janne Da Arc, famous as a visual kei band.

The vocalist’s unexpectedly high voice for a man is extremely captivating.

The song’s atmosphere retains a band-like feel and is really cool.

Highly recommended for its song structure and the band’s performance skills.

The HandsJanne Da Arc

Joan of Arc – The Hands

After the breakup of Chicago legends Cap’n Jazz, the band Joan of Arc was started in 1995 by the group’s central figure, Tim Kinsella.

With the exception of Tim, the lineup has essentially been fluid; within the Kinsella family, his younger brother Mike Kinsella—known for American Football and Owen—has also taken part.

If you dig into the comings and goings of the members around this circle, it starts to feel like a family tree of emo’s history, so if that interests you, definitely check it out.

Joan of Arc, however, is a band with a musical identity distinct from so-called “emo,” often discussed alongside post-rock and experimental/electro-acoustic scenes.

Their work can be challenging and, to be frank, not exactly straightforward; that tendency became more pronounced with each release.

Even so, their 1997 debut album, A Portable Model Of …, introduced here, strikes a miraculous balance between experimentation and a unique pop sensibility, making it highly recommended for first-time listeners.

Tim’s freaky melodies, floating electronic tones, and ensembles that depart from traditional rock formats weave a sonic world that, if anything, feels stylish when heard now, well into the 2020s.

It may seem hard to approach at first, but once you grasp the depth of these sounds, your world will undoubtedly expand.

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With the sky fading into haze behind (me/us)Janne Da Arc

With the misty sky at my back

A visual kei band that has enjoyed immense popularity since their indie days—even to the point where a certain music magazine ran a serialized manga about their formation.

Their appeal lies in vocalist yasu’s uniquely expressive singing style and songs that are catchy yet exude an alluring, mysterious vibe.