Title: What is dempa music Author: haruka Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/S6748H4K First Edit: Thursday 19th of January 2012 05:18:03 PM CDT Last Edit: Thursday 19th of January 2012 05:18:03 PM CDT What is Denpa music? ==================== Denpa song (?????) is a Japanese slang term to describe a kind of music which often features intentionally off-key vocals, weird lyrics, and an extreme ability to get stuck in your head. It’s usually extremely up-beat, happy, cute and ocasionally fast. Please note that it’s not for everyone; it’s either love it or hate it. The term was born in the 90’s to describe people who are usually day-dreaming and living in their own fantasies, and it has grown into a subculture itself, spawning many doujin units and music artists dedicated to it.   The best source of information in English is this blog, dedicated exclusively to denpa: http://www.denpanosekai.com/   And here you can find lots of denpa albums: http://www.mediafire.com/RapeTheLolis   Some songs ========== You may want to hear what it is, in that case here are some popular denpa songs:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn2fm_3tPjo / MOSAIC.WAV - ????????.???????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvhuXrxi4Z0 / ave;new project - ????????????DAYO ?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp5MiMet-Do / ???dmp? - ???????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIY0SEcMWA / Princess Party OP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4pS4YkcpmA / ?????????????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDBOyyY1vg8 / ?????????? (DJ SHARPNEL hardrave remix) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkN3nV1Fc0M / ?????????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2FRz2I0Z9I / Happy! Lucky! Dochy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDdnF8Ciufw / Hammer's Dempa Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Uf_P91KjM / nomico - Randoseling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nvL-HRBLZ0 / ????????? OP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkPOiPWbQsU / ????????? - ?????????   There are other songs you may know like Neko Mimi Mode, Kiramekirari from IDOLM@STER, Denpa Onna's OP, Mitsudomoe OPs, Neko Kawaigari's OP, Djibril's OPs, etc. If you're interested, scroll down for recommended artists and albums that you may like.   Recommended artists/albums ========================== Group: MOSAIC.WAV ------------------ Probably the most known example, they're a band from Akihabara, producing songs for eroge since 2004, and eventually releasing full-length albums and original tracks while raising in popularity. Known for releasing full of energy, high quality works, they are a must. Known for Sumomo mo momo mo, Kyouran Kazoku Nikki and Figure@Cute.   Website: http://web.mosaicwav.com/   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6fa28aPAnI / ??????????????@??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnd7U0kUcnU / ??????   Recommended album: MOSAIC.WAV - AKIBA-POP?RECOLLECTION: http://www.mediafire.com/?xb52fvcxicg565h http://www.mediafire.com/?re2i7cidbtyy5m5   Recently released, it contains most of their best works. Best choice if you want to know them.   Singer/Composer: U (??) ------------------------ Former vocalist from the band Funta, she now composes and sings her own songs. First producing songs for eroge, she rapidly became known in the scene and started releasing full-length albums with original songs. Known for making themes for Djibril.   Website: http://manu.heavy.jp/indexU.html   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBGWD-Ef8T4 / the first the last http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIkRmxyjze4 / ??????????   Recommended album: ULTRA?U -GALAXY- http://www.mediafire.com/?6ycom4azl9q627u   Recently released, it has great new songs while compiling some other songs not released in previous full-length albums.   Group: ave;new project (???????????) ----------------------------------------- A side project from the electronic music artist ave;new. As opposed to its main counterpart, this unit focuses on cuteness, high-pitched vocals and very hyper songs. They started composing music for Makai Tenshi Twin Angel series, but ended up making tracks for eroge and releasing singles and full length albums. Also known for releasing very good quality denpa, and for the characteristic "ave;new purojekuto~!" shout they start most songs with.   Website: http://www.avenew.jp/avenewproject/main.html   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry31ot8vfKw / ???????????????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2tkznscGI / ?????????????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjSShMcHTE8 / ?????????????????!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvhuXrxi4Z0 / ????????????DAYO ??   Recommended album: ??????????? - ????????CHU: http://www.mediafire.com/?3wbau0xysva68k8   Recollection album with some of their best tracks. Very cute and hyper.   Group: IOSYS ------------ While IOSYS doesn't release many denpa tracks, when they do they tend to be of high quality. Most albums probably have 1 or 2 denpa tracks, but that number has been increasing lately.   Website: http://www.iosysos.com/   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNSbgOMp7jQ / IOSYS - ???????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFug95nEVSM / Princess Party ??????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByswULoygdQ / ???????????????????   Recommended album: IOSYS - ???? ????????? - ARM????? - http://www.mediafire.com/?k1idmzoh3yy   100% denpa album, self-remixes by ARM, considered by many as one of the best denpa albums out there. Must have.   Group: ??????? [Team Dmp] ---------------------------- Relatively new doujin duo. One of the first to proudly call themselves "100% DENPA". Composed of doujin singers mmkb and Kaorin, they focus on very cute loli styled songs. They usually upload videos to Nico nico douga of their characters dancing to their songs.   Website: http://dmp.babymilk.jp/   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp5MiMet-Do / ???????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uun2TNS3O3w / ????dmp? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hI3Orugwqc / ??????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j12ASnGKy_c / ??LOVE????????   Recommended album: ??????? - ??LOVE???????? http://www.mediafire.com/?2zsc4eg4y598fld   C80 album, compilation of very good songs.   Singer: ??? [Toromi] ---------------------- [Description here]   Website: http://toromi.ciao.jp/   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svunkp9HK1w / ????????????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkN3nV1Fc0M / ??????????   Recommended album: [Hard to choose from...]   Producer: t+pazolite / Singer: ??? ----------------------------------- While being a hardcore producer, he sometimes pairs with the singer ??? to make hard denpa music. Has released some EPs and full-length albums. Worth checking out.   Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DtPD0LDl8U / ????sometime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIC9TPhwBco / Otenba so ?te! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qa9_FWQJHY / ???????   Recommended album: [Maybe Honey I Scream!?]