Yes NEMOPHILA band members are all great musicians. The drummer is one of a kind, well respected within Japanese drummers community including the legendary Miki 'mittan' Tsunoda (SHOW-YA) and Kyoko Tomita (Princess Princess), its only fitting to place her up there alongside both of them with legendary status in Japan. Despite multiple musician wants her to be part of their band, she is happy and not ready to give up the opportunity to improve herself and gain experiences through her solo works and supporting drummer for various musician covering vast genres of music... until she met her 'sisters', the NEMOPHILA. Known as the smiling drums goddess, Ai Murata (stage name: Murata Tamu, or Tamu for short) is a powerful and established professional solo drummer. She started as jazz drummer in 2007 at the early age of 15 and received guidance from a very well established session drummer, Masahiko Noguchi at Saila Drum School, Yokohama, Japan. Now she is also a lecturer/instructor at Saila. She is on top of her game as a support drummer and the most sought-after for fill-in role in Japan for many years. Tamu continue her drumming activities after graduated from high school and in 2013 she launched her own KZfaq channel Murata Tamu (by June 2022 it gained close to 65 millions views). That same year, she joined all girls rock band SORAMIMI. She graduate from university in 2015, the same year she was awarded as the best female drummer in the voting project My Goddess 2015 by BEEAST - Living with Rock, Lifestyle Support Magazine. In the same voting project, SAKI, Mary's Blood guitarist won the best female guitarist award. In 2016, SORAMIMI released an album that includes the song 'Parallel Line', the first song composed and written by Tamu. She also signed her first endorsement contract with TAMA Drums that year. SORAMIMI suspended in 2017 and from then on, her professional carrier in solo drumming started to picked-up drastically. In January 2017, she released a self-produced DVD 'Murata Tamu's Hyper Drum Training. She made her debut in solo live performance in February at TSUTAYA O-Crest live music venue (it was a sold-out venue.) In April 2017, she joined a project led by Takeshi Kuramochi and Daisuke Kurosawa for INSPION Inc., a corporate sound production company providing music for games and TV programs. Among their prominent clients are CAPCOM, Cygames, Square Enix, SEGA, Nippon Television Network Corporation, BANDAI NAMCO Studios and many more. She is still an active staff member of INSPION Inc. until now (2022). In May 2017, she held a second live solo concert at TSUTAYA O-West and invited Japan's infamous drummer, Nyango Star as her guest. She released an EP titled INNOCENT in September with four original songs, one of which she also sings. She appeared at TSUTAYA O-West again for her third live solo concert to commemorate the release of INNOCENT. In July 2017, Tamu was awarded as the best female drummer again in the voting project My Goddess 2017. She appeared in NAONのYAON, an outdoor stage festival celebrating female artists organized by legendary Japanese all-female metal band SHOW-YA, every year since 2017 and she is NAONのYAON 'house drummer'. She is one of the prominent support drummer in Guitar Girls Collection project co-organized by SAKI of Mary's Blood (NEMOPHILA guitarist now). She is also the drummer support for idol group The World Standard (WASUTA), Nanase Aikawa, Rie a.k.a Suzaku and many other successful artists. She regularly appeared on the national music information TV 'MUSIC BB'. Tamu was very active with drums seminars at vocational schools and musical instrument stores; and Drum Clinic Tour in China. In August 2017, she launched a KZfaq channel Tamu Zukan where she invite, learn and explore other drummers' skill set as well as various musical instruments. In January 2018, Tama Drumsticks H-TMTM, Murata Tamu signature model hits the market. In March, she appeared in Naka-Kon 2018 (Kansas City, USA) - an annual convention celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion and gaming. Tamu was invited as a guest drummer and performed at the event, a gesture of recognition and appreciation for her contribution to the industries under the INSPION banner. She held another live concert at TSUTAYA O-West in May 2018 to commemorate the release of her double-sided A-side single "Super D & D-Completely Lead I'm Me / D Absolutely! SAMURAI in the Rain" featuring Ladybeard - former vocalist of Deadlift Lolita and Ladybaby, now a lead vocalist of BABYBEARD. In mid 2018, she held her 5th installment of her solo live concerts at two venues, OSAKA MUSE and Shibuya WWW-X celebrating her entering into 10 years of professional drumming. By 2019, she already had 6 live solo concerts under her belt with the latest one was held in January at TSUTAYA O-West. In August 2019, she was invited to perform in Mayu Session band by vocalist, Mayu and bassist, Haraguchi-san who were high school friends and just quit their bands, LiPSTICK and HöLDERLINS respectively. Mayu contacted SAKI (MARY'S BLOOD guitarist, ex-Destrose) through mutual friend to play guitar. SAKI then introduced Hazuki (DISQUALIA guitarist) to the rest of the band since Disqualia activities was put on hold and Hazuki that time was a support guitarist for RAMI and Li-sa-X (in 2020, Li-sa-X BAND was formed with Hazuki as permanent member). Mayu Session band performed at live venue and they hits off immediately eventhough its the first time they played together on stage and some members didn't know each other before. They had lots of fun together and thought this is what they are looking for individually - technical superiority asides, a tight band and fun friends. After that one session ended they decided to stay together and make their quintet permanent, which is now known as NEMOPHILA. In September 2019, she announced in her social media "I became a drummer of NEMOPHILA. Thanking you in advance. I'm glad I met some nice friends and I'll hit them with my soul." ...and she did hit them hard as the band grew tighter every day, in line with the growth of their local and international fan base. In October 2019, Tamu signed another endorsement contract with MEINL cymbals. SAKI, the composer for Mary's Blood said that she and the composer team write songs for NEMOPHILA and pass the midi to other members for input but Tamu, being the most experienced member of the band write the drums notations by herself. Entering 2020, NEMOPHILA announced Japan tour schedule for that year but eventually cancelled due to the pandemic. They managed to perform one show in February 2020 at Shibuya REX not featuring all band members because Tamu was on maternity leave. Tamu had always been called up to fill in for drummers' absence but in her absence, NEMOPHILA called-in the legendary drummer Miki 'mittan' Tsunoda of SHOW-YA (one of the best-selling Japanese metal bands in history) who was more than happy to make an appearance that day covering for Tamu. While in lockdown, mittan also seen paying respect to Tamu during her time-off giving birth. Mittan appeared in NEMOPHILA line ups again supporting them covering two SHOW-YA songs, taking the drummer's place while honouring Tamu by wearing the frog t-shirt which is Tamu's trademark shirt. Another legendary drummer did the same was Kyoko Tomita of Princess Princess (all-female rock band, known for their 7th single 'Diamonds' - first ever single in Japan that hits over millions sales) while NEMOPHILA did their cover song. A respect from legendary Japanese drummers really shows how massive Tamu's reputation is in drummers community. She played in Roland/BOSS Players Summit 2020 to wrap up Roland's Junior Drums Competition in which she was one of the judges that time. In 2021, she took part in NAONのYAON as NEMOPHILA drummer. Gacharic Spin also took part in that event but their drummer Yuri was on maternity leave. Levin, the drummer of La'cryma Christi was covering Yuri's place that time but since NAONのYAON is dedicated to only female artists, Levin was not permitted to play. Therefore, Tamu filled in for Yuri and was seen reading the music sheets for the entire performance. That was not the first time Tamu supporting Gacharic Spin. Back in 2018 during Gacharic Spin tour, Tomo-zo (guitar) was hospitalized due to an accident so Hana (drums & vocal that time, now Hana is guitar & vocal) took over Tomo-zo's role and Tamu was called in to cover for Hana's seat. Gacharic Spin could pick any session guitarist to cover for Tomo-zo but it seemed they prefer Tamu to stepped in for Hana who was covering for Tomo-zo. That again shows how reliable Tamu's drumming skills is and how thoughtful she is for answering emergency request in such short notice. She is a humble and lovely person who always look after the band members as her own little sisters especially her rhythmic partner Haraguchi-san. However in an interview after the January 2022 show, Haraguchi-san said she looked up to Tamu as a mother figure, and Tamu amusingly accepted her role being a mother of NEMOPHILA. She is a mother of two daughters and the band members always looking up to her as their senior. Mayu during the announcement of her marriage in live streaming addressed Tamu as Mama Senpai. For her masterpiece drumming, check out HYPNOSIS, RAITEI, MONSTER and 鬼灯 (HOZUKI = DEMON'S LIGHT).
@OvDevilz2 жыл бұрын
And at Zepp Osaka Bayside they were given Empress dresses to try on 😅
@danielemarocco37542 жыл бұрын
🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🙏
@AngelLWJ2 жыл бұрын
Nemophila is a band formed in 2019, but actually each of their members is from a different band, And they are diverse, they not limited to one style of music, you can hear different things in every song of them.🤘🏻🌸🤘🏻
@DragonPhlyy2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the wonderful world of Nemophila and thanks for checking out my recommendation! This band only produces "Two Step" certified bangers and I highly suggest checking out Dissension and Revive next, again I'll out my own Two Step on the line that you won't be disappointed in those or any of their tracks!
@adidideen2 жыл бұрын
Now you have found Lovebites and Nemophila, don't forget Band Maid and Hanabie. They are all female bands but if you interest to heavy music with heavy riff, try react to Ningen Isu (trio male band) older but heavy or trio instrumental band, Asterism with female guitarist.
@L.A552 жыл бұрын
Nemophila are next level elite !.. I hope they expand the US appearance to a US tour !
@debbieguillory43792 жыл бұрын
Revive is badass too
@user-dd2ub5wm1l2 жыл бұрын
please next react 【MV】NEMOPHILA / DISSENSION
@kawliga48452 жыл бұрын
Nemophila is amazing and hottest band right now out of Japan IMO. Released first album back in December and their you tube channel is loaded with all their songs and many covers which they sound great on all of them. They are making their first USA appearance July 1 at the WHISKY A GO GO in LA and will be at Aftershock festival in October. These ladies are very talented musicians and Mayu the lead singer has a very cool and unique voice. It is perfect for Rock and Metal. I'm sure you will enjoy other songs of theirs like Dissension, Revive, Hypnosis. Oiran Live (NAONのYAON2021) is one of my favorite live ones from them. They have many more songs than those too.You have discovered an amazing an upcoming band here. I'm sure you will enjoy them very much.
@yakidin632 жыл бұрын
One of the best bands in the world right now. try their very first music video RAITEI then their second, DISSENSION. They also did covers for their fans during COVID and they are pretty good as well. Try their Japanese band covers as they will introduce you to some classic Japanese metal/rock bands. They also do bands like Iron Maiden as well.
@steveratcliffe21812 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Welcome to the hottest band in Japan right now. They play all styles but have their own sound. They are all top notch musicians. Drummer Tamu and guitarist Saki(no ponytail)are very well known. Everything they do is golden. Don't expect metalcore every time though. You have to watch Oiran live at Naon Yaon. It's killer!! Jump down the rabbit hole!!
@user-wz8qt1oe8n2 жыл бұрын
We will perform at \"AFTERSHOCK FETIVAL 2022\" on 7/Oct 2022.
@fleem52 жыл бұрын
Your pronunciation of the band name is fine. For “Adabana”, all the a’s have the “ah” sound in Japanese as in saying “aha” versus the short “a” sound you use. You can hear Mayu sing it fairly clearly at 3:07 and at 5:42. Though still pretty close. Nice reaction!
@stanislavmikhailiukov10052 жыл бұрын
Not really. "NEMOPHILA" shouldn't be pronounced as "knee-mophila". The "e" letter makes the "eh" sound.
@fleem52 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I speak some Japanese but his pronunciation wasn’t crazy egregious I figured I wouldn’t quibble. Might as well leave a full pronunciation guide for him here; neh-moh-fee-lah, accent on the “fee”.
@not-so-great-oldone97802 жыл бұрын
Nemophila is amazing, the others suggested in the comments are too, all the musicians are next level but Saki and Hazuki are god-tier guitarists.
@GarageYears2 жыл бұрын
Another all female Japanese band - Band-Maid. Checkout Donination (live)
@lonniekramlich62412 жыл бұрын
Man.......all their original music is fantastical, try, " Dissension, Revive, Rollin Rollin or Hozuki " for starters !! ❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌
@DavidKAnderson2 жыл бұрын
While Nemophila are my favorite band in this niche (All-female J-metal & hard rock) and in fact my favorite band anywhere these days, there is a rich vein to be mined: Bridear, Ark Royal, Doll$Boxx, Hagane, Band-Maid, Pinkish Crown, Paradoxx, Aldious, Lonesome Blue, Moth in Lilac, Fate Gear, and the legendary Show-Ya...as well as some sadly inactive bands like TELECiDE, Galmet, Orochi/RagDollz, Mary's Blood. Some great co-ed bands, too: Unlucky Morpheus, The SheGlapes, Whiskey Dust, Saiseiga, and more. Heavy music is at its best in Japan right now.
@aaronleesgbclieutenant2 жыл бұрын
You should check out The Warning! 3 sisters from Mexico, just released their new album last friday. i highly recommend live studio versions of Evolve, Animosity, or Choke. THEY ROCK!!🤘🤘
@stanislavmikhailiukov10052 жыл бұрын
Of course Lovebites is not an only Japanese metal female band. I can name at least 10-15. But NEMOPHILA is my personal #1. And it's 5 heads above Lovebites I wouldn't ever compare them.
@phaeron2 жыл бұрын
If this is music you like, then you better fasten your seatbelts, because it feels like Nemophila have fired up the engines of a rocket that could propel them to the top of the genre in no time. :) These ladies are phenomenal. Each one of them highly talented and creative, with tons of energy and most importantly, they have fun doing what they do, which is especially evident in their live performances. I just say 'Oiran (NaonのYaon2021)'. :) Oh, and it's not just 2 all-female bands doing the rounds from Japan at the moment. Quite often there is talk of a holy trinity, completed by another group called 'Band-Maid'. While Lovebites and Nemophila are more responsible for the heavier stuff, the roots of Band-Maid are more anchored in the classic hard rock area. However, Nemophila and Band-Maid are so versatile that the boundaries tend to overlap a bit from time to time. At least when it comes to the instrumental part. As far as their singers' voices are concerned, the two couldn't be more different. :) If you want to get an idea of what Band-Maid is all about, I recommend their showcase live performance of their song 'Domination' po. :) ___________________ 「 _"完璧なんてありえない" / Perfection? No one gets there._ 」 --- from *BAND-MAID* 'Warning' 🕊
@nicholaspontuti85202 жыл бұрын
Nice nice reaction dude next band you must out check is unlucky morpheus and Their song black pentagram
@christopherjohnferrer37712 жыл бұрын
NEMOPHILA IS FOOOOIERRRR!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🌸🎌♥️
@andrewvidmar34882 жыл бұрын
and if you didnt know Saki the guitarist doing one half of the solo in all blue is one of the best guitarist in the world and hazuki and the bass player is in the top 5 in japan and the drummer Tamu and singer Mayu is always ranked near the top in japan at their respective fields please let me know what you think
@theotherbrotherguy2 жыл бұрын
This band and song is amazing! If you like all Female Japanese rock/metal bands, be sure to check out Band-Maid and Hanabie!!