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

ne mosquitoes passJanne Da Arc

joan of arc – ne mosquitoes pass

This is the band that Tim Kinsella—the more eccentric of the Kinsella brothers—has been active with for a long time after Cap’n Jazz.

Their style changes with each album, the members vary, and they do a messy mix of everything: from dissonant acoustic guitar-and-vocal pieces, to full-band tracks close to Cap’n Jazz, to minimal works with electronic sounds.

Tim Kinsella really is a weirdo.

Child Vision ~ The Beautiful Witch in the Picture BookJanne Da Arc

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

This song is about child abuse.

The lyrics are from the baby’s perspective, who thinks they are being abused by the babysitter.

But in reality, the babysitter is the father’s lover, and because the baby is in the way, she tries to kill the baby.

However, the one who ends up being killed is the mother, and the killer is arrested by the police, while the baby remains as is.

FREEDOMJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc – FREEDOM

This song, which the band tackled with their first self-produced approach since their indie days, leans into a liberating American rock vibe.

The crisp guitar sound and yasu’s soaring high-tone voice weave a melody that can only be described as breathtaking.

It conveys the protagonist’s cry to break free from tedious routines and constraints and to spread their wings as their heart desires.

Released in March 2004, the track became the band’s first to break into the Oricon Weekly Top 5, peaking at No.

4, and it’s also included on the classic album ARCADIA.

When you’re ready to shake off the status quo—or when you’re on a drive with the wind in your face—this song is guaranteed to blow away the pent-up haze.

GUILTY PAINJanne Da Arc

A rock with a thick, heavy low-end bass that hits hard! The one song that fired up the crowd the most at the men-only live show “Otokoshiri Night”! It depicts a man like a fallen little bird, struggling to spread his wings wide and take off into the vast sky.

Clench your fist with single-minded focus, thrust it high in the air, and let loose to the beat!

WingJanne Da Arc

Janne De Arc – Wing

This is a song included on their 23rd single.

It’s their first B-side to be tied in with a TV drama.

With a lively intro leading into an consistently catchy melody, it’s a track that leaves a lasting impression.

The bonus DVD included with the first-press edition features the music video for this song.

Hungry SunJanne Da Arc

Hungry Sun

This is their 16th single, released in 2003.

Starting with a sorrowful, flamenco-inspired intro, the lively Latin-style track is fused with Janne Da Arc’s brand of hard rock, resulting in a uniquely characteristic song that only they could create.

This Life CumulativeJanne Da Arc

Joan of Arc * LIVE @STINKWEEDS- Tempe, Az. 1997 This Life Cumulative

Joan of Arc was formed in 1996 around Mike and Tim Kinsella—brothers from the former Cap’n Jazz—and Sam Zurick.

However, with each subsequent release the lineup kept changing, and the sound became increasingly free, blending elements of acid folk, jazz, and electronic music into a mixed brew.